Category: Review

Fellow Travelers – Opera – Review – Seattle Opera

Happy opening night to Fellow Travelers by Seattle Opera & Seattle Symphony. Refreshing to see a gay romantic love story at the center of the stage. For an industry so famously queer-friendly, narratives like this are still rarer than they should be. Starring Jarrett Ott / Joseph Lattanzi and Colin Aikins / Andy Acosta.... Click to read more

Here There Are Blueberries – Play – Review – Seattle Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, and Tectonic Theatre Project

Happy closing weekend to Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries play from Seattle Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, and Tectonic Theater Project. Thoughtful scenic design, projection design, and sound design by Derek McLane, Bobby McElver, and David Bengali respectively. Well-executed, riveting, and chillingly relevant.... Click to read more

Spamalot – Musical – Review – The 5th Ave Theatre

Monty Python’s Spamalot musical national tour at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Silly, corny, and fully self-aware, with lyrics and jokes updated for the modern age. The tap numbers absolutely deliver. Starring Major Attaway as King Arthur. See it before it closes 2/15/26.... Click to read more

A Beautiful Noise: The Niel Diamond Musical – Review – Paramount Theatre

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical national tour at the Paramount Theatre from Seattle Theatre Group and Broadway Seattle. Starring Robert Westenberg and the smooth-voiced American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Unexpectedly thoughtful exploration of mental health beneath the glittering jukebox exterior. ... Click to read more

Elf – Musical – Review – The 5th Avenue Theatre

Elf: The Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre is pure holiday cheer. A swinging live orchestra delivering that classic big-band Broadway showbiz sound and all the sparkle of an NYC Christmas. A joyful, festive escape starring Eric Ankrim.... Click to read more