Culture Seattle singers survive ‘Sweeney Todd’ through razor-sharp vocals Sondheim is known for packing lyrics into tricky tempos. Local leads at The 5th Avenue Theatre say the key is finding a moment to breathe. by Misha Berson / April 19, 2023
Culture Six spring theater shows in Seattle, from Hairspray to Wolf Play Adoption, integration and turmoil among a Shaker sect are some of the complicated topics taking center stage this season. by Misha Berson / March 23, 2023
Culture At Seattle Opera, ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ burns brightly Directed by Roya Sadat, the world premiere tells a story of women’s resilience, love and friendship amid dire social circumstances in Afghanistan. by Misha Berson / March 1, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 25-31 Up-and-coming Seattle bands, Temptations: the musical and the PNW's first-ever disability-focused comedy festival. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Brangien Davis & Misha Berson / January 25, 2023
Culture Teatro ZinZanni searches for a new spot to pitch its 29-foot-tall tent The cabaret-dinner-cirque extravaganza is currently camping out in SODO — but still on the hunt for a permanent Seattle home. by Misha Berson / January 3, 2023
Culture After 20 years, Braden Abraham takes his final bow at Seattle Rep The artistic director’s legacy closes with a twist on a holiday classic, the world premiere of ‘Mr. Dickens and His Carol.’ by Misha Berson / December 5, 2022
Culture James Baldwin’s ‘The Amen Corner’ gets its Seattle premiere The Williams Project showcases the celebrated author’s 1954 play on a local stage for the first time, with live gospel music and questions of compassion. by Misha Berson / November 3, 2022
Culture Nicholas Japaul Bernard harmonizes reality and role in ‘Choir Boy’ The Seattle actor leads the Tony-nominated play about a gay student in an upscale Black prep school. by Misha Berson / September 20, 2022
Culture Skid Road Theatre show ponders Pioneer Square’s past and present Staged inside a historic building, the new musical ‘People in the Square’ shares the booms and busts of the neighborhood. by Misha Berson / August 19, 2022
Culture Seattle’s ‘Titanic’ spoof has songs and satire on deck ‘Titanish,’ a local, theatrical take on the blockbuster movie, brings escapist fun to the Green Lake Bathhouse. by Misha Berson / July 14, 2022