Category: Puget Sound (Seattle & Beyond)

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery – Play – Review – Village Theatre

Happy opening night in Everett (and closing in Issaquah) to Village Theatre's production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. Richard Nguyen Sloniker and Avery Clark lead a sharp ensemble through a madcap British comedy mystery, with strong doubling work from the full cast.... Click to read more

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

Till We Have Faces – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Till We Have Faces play at Taproot Theatre for Valentines Day. The myth of Psyche & Cupid retold through lens of Orual, her sister. Impressive memorization from narrator/star Candace Vance. Well-crafted costume repertoire from Sarah Burch Gordon. Smart use of mirror blocking and reverb. Interesting themes of escapism, faith, and psychosis. Written by CS Lewis and adapted by Karen Lund. ... 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

The Wiz – Musical – Review – Paramount Theatre

The Wiz musical national Tour at Paramount Theatre (Broadway at The Paramount / Seattle Theatre Group). Starring Dana Cimone (understudied by Cyniah Elise) as Dorothy. Delightful standout Elijah Ahmad Lewis as Scarecrow. Powerhouse vocals often felt like a hoppin' Black church service, full of spirit and rhythm. "Ease on down the road" to see this modernized production before closing 2/15/26. ... Click to read more