Winter in the City

Seattle Holiday Event Guide 2013

A roundup of the city's festive concerts, theater, dance, and more.

11/20/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Performance

Jérôme Bel's Portrait of a Dancer Quietly Shines

The esoteric choreographer reflects on the extraordinary life of Cèdric Andrieux through movement and stories.

11/15/2013 By Jeremy G. Novak

Theater

New Century Theatre Company Fosters Community at Pipeline Readings

Pipeline readings are a hidden gem in the Seattle theater community.

11/14/2013 By Jessie Beebe

Ticket Alert

Seattle Rep Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary with $5 Tickets

Top-notch theater in 2013 at 1963 prices.

11/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Darragh Kennan

The actor and New Century Theater Co. artistic director discusses playing Sherlock Holmes in Seattle Rep's The Hound of the Baskervilles and the show's impressive design.

11/12/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

The Glitzy Glamour of 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'

The Tony-winning costumes steal the show in Broadway's biggest drag queen musical.

11/06/2013 By Genie Leslie

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Benjamin Schrader

The Issaquah native returns to the Seattle stage in the Peter Pan prequel Peter and the Starcatcher.

10/29/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Azeotrope's Desdemona Chiang

The co-founder and director of the edgy theater company talks about Red Light Winter and 25 Saints at ACT and embracing ugly theater.

10/23/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

Divergent Musical Theater: 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Carrie: The Musical'

The two productions that Seattle Theatre Group hosts this week couldn't be more different.

10/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

‘The Servant of Two Masters’ Delivers 18th Century Italian Comedy with a Modern Twist

Seattle Rep's latest revival mixes classic style with current pop culture irreverence.

09/25/2013 By Angela Qian

Theater

Robots and Retreats: Icicle Creek Theater Festival

Leavenworth's new-play fest brings A Perfect Robot and The Private Sector to ACT Theatre.

08/14/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

Don't Miss: Intiman's 'Trouble in Mind'

Alice Childress's 1957 satirical drama about race still rings true today.

07/25/2013 By Laura Dannen

Theater

Seattle-Born 'First Date' Opening on Broadway

We chat with composers Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary about their big debut.

07/12/2013 By Laura Dannen

Theater

Um, There's a Bunny on the Stage: Fond Memories from Shakespeare in the Park

Wooden O actors recall their favorite moments from 20 years of outdoor performances.

07/09/2013 By Laura Dannen

Post

Patriot Act

07/01/2013 By Laura Dannen

Theater Recap

The Best Smack Talk in 'Other Desert Cities'

You thought Lucille Bluth was nasty in Arrested Development. You haven't met Polly Wyeth.

06/21/2013 By Laura Dannen

Theater

Don't Miss: 'The Financial Lives of the Poets' at Jones Playhouse

Jess Walter's novel is that much funnier on stage.

06/19/2013 By Laura Dannen

Theater

Retro Style Meets Modern Socializing at Seattle Rep's "Party in the Wings"

Club 20/30's post-show event gives young theatre-goers insider access to 'Boeing, Boeing.'

05/23/2013 By Brianna Lantz

Post

The Story of Stu Rasmussen, America’s First Openly Transgender Mayor, Now a Musical

Intiman Theatre debuts Stu for Silverton as part of its summer theater festival.

05/22/2013 By Laura Dannen

Be Bold

Chaos in Bloom: Saint Genet's New Performance Art

Warning: It's not for the faint of heart.

05/13/2013 By Laura Dannen