Shows I've Seen

ArtsWest & Yun #Theatre 's "The #Chinese Lady" #play. Searing look at the zoo-like exoticism & carnival-like otherism (dare I say "fetishization") forced upon #Asian Americans. What else gets lost in translation as a specimen? Neat veil curtain design. #asians artswest.org/events/the-chinese-lady/

Unexpectedly impressed by the "Water for Elephants" #musical at Paramount #Theatre. Packed w/ magical transformations, death-defying #circus feats of physicality, realistic #puppetry, & unexpected twists. This national tour spectacle is in Seattle till 10/11/26. showsiveseen.com/16082

Happy #openingWeekend 2 the Sound Theatre Company production of José Rivera’s "References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot" #play. Novel intersection of the #army & #surrealism. Dreamlike symbolism & sexual references ... just like Dalí. Closes 10/17/26. #theatre soundtheatrecompany.org/2026-season/...

Reboot #Theatre sold-out run of #Pippin at 12th Ave Arts. Novel #tentRevival concept breathes fresh life into the #musical. Elevated by well-crafted scenic/lighting design. 🎭 Only 2 shows left to get on the waitlist this closing wknd! reboottheatre.org/pippin-2026 #musicaltheatre #stephenSchwartz

#Conscience #play at Taproot Theatre draws uncanny, chilling parallels between #McCarthyism & today. Delicious measured verbal cat fights. Classical DC-meets-Greek architectural facade. Sharply written & urgently relevant. See it before it closes 10/17! #theatre taproottheatre.org/2026/conscie...

Happy #opening weekend to Village Theatre's production of #Ragtime! 🎭 Full review dropping soon. Stay tuned for my take on this classic #musical. Catch the show live at Issaquah through Oct 18 then Everett through Nov 15. villagetheatre.org/mainstage/ra... #theatre #showsiveseen #musicaltheatre

Happy opening night yesterday to The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of "A Chorus Line!" 🎭This iconic #musical runs through September 27. Full review drops soon to let you know if it’s one singular sensation! www.5thavenue.org/shows/2026-2... #AChorusLine #MusicalTheatre #theatre #audition

Caught "Love is Dead" staged reading #musical by Brett Ryback & Jeff Luppino-Esposito at Village #Theatre’s 23rd Festival of New Musicals! 🎭 #RomCom served up funny randomness. Intriguing preview of what’s coming to their mainstage season. I wanna know more about the knife! #ghost #MusicalTheatre

First-ever public staged reading of #Widows #musical at Village Theatre. Dark-humor twist on the sisterhood of traditional 1950s suburban #housewives. Fierce, attitude-filled diva anthems, sung with on-point voices. Opening reading in The 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals. #musicaltheatre

Alicia Keys "Hell’s Kitchen" jukebox #musical at the Paramount Theatre Captured the infectious pulse of '90s Manhattan w/ urban choreography, a sick beat, & spot-on costumes/wigs. Closes 7/26! showsiveseen.com/15788 #theatre #musicaltheatre #hellskitchen #aliciakeys @hellskitchenbway.bsky.social

@taproottheatre.bsky.social family-friendly "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice. Well-cast narrator. Novel take on pharaoh. Eclectic #musical styles. Surprising roles played by kids. Closing 8/29. #MusicalTheatre #theatre taproottheatre.org/2026/joseph-...

Seattle Rep #Theatre “The #Play That Goes Wrong." Taking “the show must go on” to literal chaotic extremes. Stage mechanics were a marvel to watch. Loved Chris Murray's flamboyant gesticulations. This absolute riot closes 6/28. #whodunit #comedy Review: showsiveseen.com/15670 Photo: Bronwen Houck

Sanaz Toossi’s "Wish You Were Here" #play by ArtsWest & Seda #Iranian #Theatre! 🎭 Unexpected sex humor contrast w/ #Iran’s restrictive politics. Synergistic scene transitions. Reminder not to take our pax americana stability and privileges for granted. Closes 7/5. www.artswest.org/events/wish-...

"#Frida... A Self-Portrait" one-person #play at @acttheatreseattle.bsky.social. Beautifully executed poses & graceful movements. Genius multiuse of clothesline for props, characters, costumes, & scenic design. Closes 6/28. www.unionartscenter.org/frida-a-self... #saudade #theatre #FridaKahlo

#WorldPremiere #musical Aviatrix by Seattle Public #Theater & Macha Theatre Works. Rare unexpected worthy gem. Solidly written eclectic score. Run, don't walk, 2 snag rush/waitlist tickets to this sold-out runaway hit show before closing 6/7! showsiveseen.com/15596 #musicaltheatre #pilot #airplane

"Barefoot in the Park" #play at @taproottheatre.bsky.social. Charming ode to young #love, compromise, & opposites that attract then attack! Alexandra Tavares steals scenes as the elegant overbearing mother. Closes 6/20! 🎭 taproottheatre.org/2026/barefoo... #marriage #romcom #theatre #newlyweds

"that drive through monterey" #worldPremiere #play at Houston Stages #Theatre. Sweet love story between 2 square awkward nerds while sneaking in commentary on #machismo. Lighting design used floor trims to seamlessly simulate driving & scene changes. Closes 6/7. stageshouston.com/event/that-d...

#Grease #musical by Village Theatre. Signature top-tier choreo, vocals, & band of the #theatre. Ben Dow's "Those Magic Changes" was pure magic. Retro doo-wop score & squeaky-clean 1950s harmonies/setting. In Everett till 6/7! #musicaltheatre #showsiveseen showsiveseen.com/15518

Happy #openingWeekend to the #worldPremiere of " #Chicken Tinders: A #Musical Fable" from Copious Love & Gaisma Theatre. Cartoonish, absurd, cacophonous romp serving up fowl puns. Unforgettable education on the cloacal kiss. Closes 5/31. 💋🍑🥚🐔🎭 #theatre #musicaltheatre copiouslove.org/chickentinders

Bess Wohl’s "Continuity: A #Play in 6 Takes" by Blue Hour Theatre at 12th Ave Arts. Sharply written/executed dialogue melted away my initial skepticism. Meta #theatre of the #filmmaking process in a live stage medium. 2 chances left tomorrow before they close. www.bluehourtheatre.com/continuity

#WorldPremiere of @lizduffyadams.bsky.social’s "Dear Alien" at Houston’s Alley Theatre. Epistolary #play of columnist letters. Anchored by Dylan Godwin's impressive memorization of massive monologue-like passages. Closes 5/31. 👽🎭 www.alleytheatre.org/plays/dear-a... #theatre #showsiveseen

“Who All Over There?” #play at The Ensemble Theatre. Commentary on #interracial romance. Nifty sitcom-style intro. Endearingly awkward meet-cute & 1st date. Surprising use of AI. Curious how a gender-flipped version would hit. ensemblehouston.com/2025-26-seas... #race #theatre #showsiveseen

"You Will Get Sick" #play by Sound Theatre Company at Center #Theatre. Sobering, random, symbolic preview of our inevitable #mortality. Critique on healthcare's transactional nature. Unique closed captioning integration. soundtheatrecompany.org/2026-season/... #illness #sickness #disease #health

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's "#Jesus Christ Superstar" #rock #musical at The 5th Ave #Theatre. This brutalist dystopian rebel-themed production outshined the national tour. Stunning lighting design. #JesusChristSuperstar showsiveseen.com/15328 Photos: Michael B Maine

The Devil Wears Prada #musical at Dominion Theatre. Playlist-worthy score, glorious sound, flashy lighting, enchanting costumes, modern sets, & leggy choreo. High-octane production that deserves Broadway. #TheDevilWearsPrada #DevilWearsPrada #theatre #musicaltheatre #westend showsiveseen.com/14347

Jiehae Park's "the aves" what-if dialogue #play at @acttheatreseattle.bsky.social. Robbie Matos's lighting design was the star of the show! Complemented by LB Morse's scenic design. Closes 5/3/26. showsiveseen.com/15232 #theatre #showsiveseen #pigeon

"Walden" #play at ArtsWest. Futuristic, dystopian, post-apocalyptic world in the middle of nowhere w/ lush green foliage. Questions abt Earth's environmental trajectory. Themes of want, lost/changed dreams, duty, and listening to yourself. #astronaut #nasa #theatre artswest.org/events/walden/

Happy #openingNight (last nite) to Seattle Rep's production of "Appropriate" #play. An absolute triumph! Full review coming soon. Buy your tickets before May 10 closing. www.seattlerep.org/plays/202526... #family #theatre #showsiveseen

"The Best Damn Thing" random #AvrilLavigne #musical-ish show at 12th Ave Arts by Dacha Theatre. Ode to personal masterpieces & angsty 2000s #theatre teen friendship that Gen Z & Millennials would appreciate. Clever mic work. Capitol Hill chaos! #musicaltheatre dachatheatre.com/bestdamnthing.html

"Mary Jane" at Seattle Rep #Theatre. Devastating #play abt the weight on long-term caregiving family. Story of resilience/connection for those dealt an impossible hand. Timely reminder we need universal healthcare. Neat set transition from dirty apartment to sterile hospital. showsiveseen.com/15125

"Les Misérables" #musical 🎭 national tour at Paramount Theatre. Golden voices. Glorious ensemble. Seamless scene transitions. Judicious use of projections & spotlights. Even the guy behind me barely contained his excitement. showsiveseen.com/15056 #LesMiserables #theatre #musicaltheatre #lesmis

Just caught "Robin Hood" at Seattle Children's #Theatre! Realistic fight choreography from Ian Bond. Kids even asked the actors if they got hurt. The #play pulled the audience in the action w/ pantomime energy. Free lemonade! Timely story. Closes 5/10. #RobinHood #Nottingham #sherwood #showsiveseen

Closing wknd of "Young Dragon: A #BruceLee Story" #play at Seattle Children's #Theatre. Keiko Green's charming, hopeful, & relatable script abt the #AsianAmerican experience. ⭐-ing the toned charismatic Michelangelo Hyeon. Mortal Combat-like fight choreo by Jen Pan. Neat water portrayals. #kungFu

Opening weekend is here for Seattle Rep's production of MARY JANE #play. My full review is on the way. Performing through 4/19/26. www.seattlerep.org/plays/202526... #caretaker #theatre #showsiveseen #openingNight

Happy #openingNight last night to Village Theatre's #GREASE the #musical. Full review coming soon ... but I'll say it now, this is a must-see classic! Performing at Issaquah till 5/3/26 and at Everett till 6/7/26 villagetheatre.org/see-a-show/g... #theatre #musicaltheatre #showsiveseen

Opening wknd 2 @taproottheatre.bsky.social's "Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller #Musical Show." Intimate cabaret-style #revue w/ nightclub tables. If you ❤️ 5th Ave #Theatre ’s "After Midnight," this is 4 you. Closes 4/25. #jazz #Harlem #swing #musicaltheatre taproottheatre.org/2026/aint-misbehavin/

"The #Notebook" #musical at Paramount #Theatre. Chemistry between all 3 lead versions felt like 1 continuous soul. #Alzheimers was woven into the non-plot portions. Intentional inclusive casting. Real water on-stage for the iconic rain kiss scene! #TheNotebook #MusicalTheatre showsiveseen.com/14880

Happy #openingWeekend to Thalia's Umbrella's "A Mirror" at 12th Ave Arts. Timely play w/i a play w/i a play. Unexpected twists at the beginning/end. What great art never reaches the public because of compromise, influence, mentorship/censorship, or money? Closes 3/14. thaliasumbrella.org #theatre

Happy #openingNight in Everett to Village #Theatre 's Baskerville: A #SherlockHolmes Mystery. @rnsloniker.bsky.social led a sharp ensemble through a madcap British-style comedy #mystery, w/ strong doubling work from the cast. showsiveseen.com/14828 Photos: Rosemary Dai Ross #Sherlock #detective

Happy #openingNight to "Fellow Travelers" by @seattleopera.bsky.social. Refreshing to see a #gay romantic love story at the center of the stage. Narratives like this are still rarer than they should be. Closes 3/1/26. Review: showsiveseen.com/14787 #FellowTravelers #Opera #showsiveseen #LGBT

"Till We Have Faces" #play at @taproottheatre.bsky.social for #ValentinesDay. Myth of #Psyche & #Cupid retold by Orual, her sister. Impressive memorization. Well-crafted costume repertoire. Smart use of mirror blocking & reverb. Interesting themes of escapism, faith, & psychosis. #theatre #cslewis

Happy closing wknd to the "Here There Are Blueberries" #play production from Seattle Rep, @lajollaplayhouse.bsky.social, & Tectonic #Theater Project. Thoughtful scenic/projection/sound design. Well-executed, riveting, & chillingly relevant. showsiveseen.com/14604 #Photographs: Kevin Parry

Monty Python’s #Spamalot #musical at The 5th Ave Theatre. Silly, corny, and fully self-aware, with lyrics and jokes updated for the modern age. The tap numbers absolutely deliver. See it before it closes 2/15/26. showsiveseen.com/14645 #Camelot #theatre #musicaltheatre #broadway #KingArthur

“The Wiz” #musical at Paramount Theatre. Delightful standout Elijah Ahmad Lewis as Scarecrow. Powerhouse vocals felt like a hoppin' #Black church service. "Ease on down the road" & see this modernized show before closing 2/15. showsiveseen.com/14669 #WizardofOz #theatre #musicalTheatre #broadway

Sound Theatre Company's “The Wild Party” #musical at Center Theatre. Bursting w/ big-band showstoppers. Each character delivered electric stage presence + powerhouse vocals backed by a glorious ensemble/band. 2 shows left till close. soundtheatrecompany.org/2026-season/... #theatre #musicaltheatre

Congrats to Village Theatre on #openingNight of their "Baskerville: A #Sherlock Holmes #Mystery" #play production. 🔍🎭 Catch it in Issaquah till February 22, then in Everett till March 22. Stay tuned for my full review! villagetheatre.org/see-a-show/b... #SherlockHolmes #theatre #showsiveseen

Happy #openingNight to the "Here There Are Blueberries" #play production from Seattle Rep, @lajollaplayhouse.bsky.social, and Tectonic Theatre Project. Playing through February 15, 2026. Stay tuned for my full review! 🎭 www.seattlerep.org/plays/202526... #photo #photographs #theatre #showsiveseen

"The Heart Sellers" #play at Seattle Rep #Theatre. Beautiful story about 2 #Filipino / #Korean #immigrants who transverse language/cultural barriers to form a connection in an unfamiliar land. Reminder of the sacrifices my 1st-gen parents made. Closes 2/1. www.seattlerep.org/plays/202526...

A Beautiful Noise: The #NeilDiamond #Musical at the Paramount Theatre. ⭐-Ing Robert Westenberg & smooth-voiced American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Unexpectedly thoughtful exploration of mental health beneath glittering jukebox exterior. Closes 1/18! showsiveseen.com/14520 #theatre #musicaltheatre

"Come From Away" #musical returns to its second home at Seattle Rep (original co-producing #theatre company). Performing through 1/4/26. seattlerep.org/plays/202526-season/come-from-away #Newfoundland #September11 #nineEleven #sept11 #comefromaway #musicalTheatre #showsiveseen