Culture 5 ways to keep the curtain from falling on Seattle’s theater scene With regional stages closing across the country, local leaders weigh in on post-pandemic challenges and offer strategies for survival. by Misha Berson / August 15, 2023
Culture 7 theater events to ensure a play-full Seattle summer From a Vietnamese American teenager to Henry VIII’s ex-wives, local stages are presenting an array of voices this season. by Misha Berson / June 7, 2023
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
Inside Cascade PBS Following up on Crosscut's biggest stories of 2022 What happened with the missing Indigenous persons alert system that launched in July? The praying Bremerton coach? Washington’s dud crop season? by Ana Sofia Knauf / 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