Author: Allan

Pippin – Musical – Mini Review – Reboot Theatre

Congrats to Reboot Theatre on their sold-out run of Pippin at 12th Ave Arts. Novel tent revival concept breathes fresh life into the musical. Elevated by well-crafted scenic/lighting design from Jeff Church & Eldon Tam. 🎭 Standout performances from Cynthia Dario-Good, Jacqueline Tardanico, and Katie Dressel. Only 2 shows left to get on the waitlist this closing weekend!... Click to read more

Conscience – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Joe DiPietro’s Conscience play at Taproot Theatre draws uncanny, chilling parallels between McCarthyism and today’s politics. Jonathan Swindle delivers a wonderfully unhinged performance. Brilliantly met by Alyssa Keene’s elegant, pearl-draped Transatlantic conservative idealism and her well-cast sidekick-w/-a-secret Christopher Clark. The measured verbal cat fights w/ Kelly Karther were delicious. Framed by Mark Lund’s classical DC-meets-Greek architectural facade. Sharply written & urgently relevant. See it before it closes 10/17! ... Click to read more

A Chorus Line – Musical – Review – The 5th Avenue Theatre

A Chorus Line at The 5th Avenue Theatre is a love letter to the ensemble, the grueling beauty of the audition, and the performers who give it their all. A sleek minimalist mirror design offers brilliant new vantage points, paired perfectly with Heidi Zamora & Jason Goldsberry’s spot-on '70s hair and costume design. Flawless high dance kicks ... guys included! Closes 9/27. 🎭✨... Click to read more

Blood/Sucker – Play – Mini Review – Washington Ensemble Theatre

Washington Ensemble Theatre’s world premiere of Blood/Sucker by Anamaria Guerzon at 12th Ave Arts cleverly blends campy Filipino aswang horror w/ commentary on culture wars, doxing, cyberbullying, & CRT. Boosted by retro high school projections, a hilarious portrayal by Mario Orallo-Molinaro, and a riveting transformation by Peggy Gannon.... Click to read more

Preview Post – Ragtime – Musical – Village Theatre

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, 2026 then Everett through Nov 15, 2026.... Click to read more