Musicals – Page 36 – Shows I've Seen

Black and Tan – Musical – Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Black & Tan musical at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. BiPOC perspectives on Seattle’s history centered around a famous interracial jazz nightclub. Promising dancers w/ graceful silhouettes & moves. #black #POC Type: Musical-ish Show Other Rant(s) Needs better lighting placement and timing. Awkward scene transition pauses. Vocals and music were recorded … Continue reading... Click to read more

SHe Said – Musical – Broadway Performance Hall

Elevator Pitch/Thoughts/Tweet: “SHe Said” world premiere show by Jen Ayers at Broadway Performance Hall. Mashup between a concert & “one-ish” person musical. Reminiscent of a gentler “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” show. Very Seattle. Fascinating wife’s perspective as her husband transitions to a trans woman. Cool background videos. Packed audience! Lots of love & support. … Continue reading... Click to read more

Avenue Q – Musical – Renton Civic Theatre

Elevator Pitch/Thoughts/Tweet: “Avenue Q” musical at Renton Civic Theatre. Puppets in “adult Sesame Street” teaching so many important life lessons. Compared to the professional tour, this production was actually pretty good. Best show out of the 3 I’ve seen at this theatre. Great band. #puppet #puppetry #AvenueQ Type: Musical Recommendation: See it especially if you … Continue reading... Click to read more

The Griswold’s Broadway Vacation – Musical – 5th Avenue Theatre

Elevator Pitch/Thoughts/Tweet: “The Griswold’s Broadway Vacation” mmusical at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Pleasantly surprised it featured Hunter Foster. Fantastic bright sets, props, & costumes. New York tourist trap haven. Easy 1980s sitcom-like conflict resolutions. Basic all-American themes, heart, & family. Loved the hick chic fashion montage. #theatre #NYC #Manhattan Type: Musical Recommendation: See it! Even … Continue reading... Click to read more

Choir Boy – Musical Play – ACT Theatre

Type: Play with Music Recommendation: See it! Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4 stars Theater Company: ACT Theatre and 5th Avenue Theatre Venue: ACT Theatre Price: $$ (Medium) Dates: September 11, 2022 – October 23, 2022 Seating: Assigned Link: https://order.acttheatre.org/choir-boy @showsiveseen “#Choir Boy” #musical #play at #ACTTheatre w/ #5thAveTheatre. Tight #accapella harmonies like #Take6 or @boyziimenofficial. … Continue reading... Click to read more