Performing Arts

Seattle's Chekhov-Only Theater Company Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

Seattle’s Chekhov-Only Theater Company Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

In its rigorous approach to Chekhov, The Seagull Project applies the work of the famous Russian playwright and physician as a salve for modern times

PLAYWRIGHT PRACTITIONERS: Members of The Seagull Project include, from left: Sunam Ellis, Julie Briskman, Gavin Reub, Alexandra Tavares, John Langs, Sylvester Kamara and Peter Crook (title role, Uncle Vanya) This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. There’s no easy prescription for moving forward in these divisive times, although the members of Seattle…

'Rock of Ages' at 5th Avenue Theatre Hits a Timely, Local Note

‘Rock of Ages’ at 5th Avenue Theatre Hits a Timely, Local Note

With its cast of local rockers and a club on the line, 'Rock of Ages' hits home

WE’RE WITH THE BAND: From left: Rock of Ages local performers include Pickwick’s Galen Disston, Black Stax’s Felicia Loud, bassist Andy Stoller, and actors Nick DeSantis and Sara Porkalob

The All New Teatro ZinZanni: New Home, New Cast, New Show

The All New Teatro ZinZanni: New Home, New Cast, New Show

The troupe has found a permanent home on the grounds of the former Redhook Brewery in Woodinville

RED HOT: Members of Teatro ZinZanni’s new production include, clockwise from left, Ariana Lallone, Ben Wendel, Jen Ayers and Mick Holsbeke

"Porgy and Bess" Returns to Seattle Opera With Two Beloved Cast Members

“Porgy and Bess” Returns to Seattle Opera With Two Beloved Cast Members

It opens August 11

Opera Man: Tenor Jermaine Smith returns to McCaw Hall to reprise his role as Sportin’ Life for Seattle Opera’s 2018 production of “Porgy and Bess”

Bring on the Bard: 30+ Seattle Arts Groups Will Be Celebrating Shakespeare

Bring on the Bard: 30+ Seattle Arts Groups Will Be Celebrating Shakespeare

Seattle Celebrates Shakespeare honors the world’s most famous dramatist with concerts, plays, musicals and more

This article appears in print in the March 2018 issue, as part of the Spring Arts Preview. Click here to subscribe. Before he leaves the 5th Avenue Theatre after the 2018 season, artistic director David Armstrong has a parting gift for Seattle: a citywide, season- and genre-spanning festival about the world’s most famous playwright. It’s called Seattle…

'The Little Prince' Set Designer Pulls Back the Curtain on His Craft

‘The Little Prince’ Set Designer Pulls Back the Curtain on His Craft

For the past 30 years, Carey Wong has been the mastermind behind many a Seattle theater production.

Carey wong is a multitasking master. Just take the wildly disparate scenarios competing for the freelance scenic designer’s brain time this past fall: this month’s production of the sweetly solemn The Little Prince at Seattle Children’s Theatre; a resplendently theatrical exhibit, Beyond the Gate, about Portland’s two Chinatowns, slated to be the permanent installation at…

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