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AND THE WINNERS ARE ... |
 After days of deliberation, and even some argument, Seattle Theater Writers, a group of 11 local theater writers and reviewers, today announce the 2011 winners of the first annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards, a new set of theater awards devoted to recognizing excellence across the Equity and non-Equity spectrum. 2011 marks the 100th year of Ms. Lee’s birth in Seattle.
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Saturday, January 21 2012
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A CHORUS LINE |
 "One Singular Sensation..." No musical has quite demonstrated the power of the human dream or captivated audiences like A Chorus Line. Nine Tony Awards and a Pulitzer indicate that this show is truly amazing. This story of seventeen dancers auditioning for a new Broadway show strips away the facade from the stage and invites the audience into each individual life, to experience their joys, difficulties and vision for making it on Broadway in the 1970s.
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Saturday, January 21 2012
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MCDANIEL AND HOLSWORTH TO JOIN SSR TEAM |
 SecondStory Repertory's Executive Director, Mark Chenovick announced today that he is appointing two new members to his creative team. Corey McDaniel will take the helm as Artistic Director while also overseeing marketing and public relations. Samantha Holsworth will step into the role of Director of Education. McDaniel has been working as Interim Education Director since August of 2011. Both McDaniel and Holsworth will work together towards the development of the education department and outreach programs, strengthening community and industry relationships, and continuing SSR's twelve year tradition of bringing quality live theater to Redmond.
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Wednesday, January 18 2012
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THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA |
 Pulitzer Prizewinning "The Young Man From Atlanta" from the Academy award winning screen writer (Tender Mercies, To Kill a Mockingbird) proves why Horton Foote has been dubbed “The American Voice….a rural Chekhov, simple but deep.” (Robert Duvall)
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Saturday, January 07 2012
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THEBES: A DARK COMEDY WORLD PREMIER |
 Mary Johnston’s campaign for mayor gets derailed when her daughter, Erica, returns home from war unexpectedly. How does a family deal with the battles Erica drags back with her to her small town? THEBES is a world premiere dark comedy by Macha Monkey artistic director Kristina Sutherland (author of Franklin and Figaro and co-author of Nancy, Frank and Joe, a 2010 American Theatre Critics nominated play) about returning to your roots when you and everyone else has changed.
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Saturday, January 07 2012
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SONGS, SWEETS, & SPIRITS |
SMT is hosting Songs, Sweets & Spirits on Saturday, December 17th at 7pm. Join some of our favorite performers for a fun-filled evening of Carols, Show Tunes & Live Karaoke! Desserts and holiday drinks galore! Call the box office at 206-363-2809 or online at www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org. Only $10 for house seating or VIP table seating on the stage for $25.
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Sunday, December 11 2011
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FREE RADIO-SHOW-STYLE READINGS OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL COMEDY |
 As a holiday gift to the audience, Burien Little Theatre will be hosting free radio-show-style staged readings of the popular family-friendly comedy "A Christmas Story," written by Philip Grecian. Performances will be at 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. The story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case to his mother, his teacher and even the Santa Claus at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All of the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more.
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Saturday, December 03 2011
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KEEFEE'S HOUSE OF CARDS |
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Keefee’s House of Cards- A One Night Stand is the third incarnation of this improvisational, interactive, blackjack theater experience. Walking into the Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater you enter Shenanigans, a casino located off-off-off the Las Vegas Strip. Four lucky audience members will have the opportunity to come on stage and play blackjack live with Keefee, their sassy, unpredictable and often intoxicated dealer. You can choose to play or lounge with a cocktail in your booth and just enjoy the action. Keefee’s always happy to lend an ear and you can bet good money that he’s got some stories of his own to tell.
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Saturday, November 26 2011
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ARTIST TRUST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES MOVE TO THE SEATTLE FOUNDATION |
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Artist Trust Executive Director Fidelma McGinn announced today her resignation to assume the position of Vice President of Philanthropic Services at The Seattle Foundation. She will remain at Artist Trust through mid-January 2012 to support its search for a new executive director.
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Wednesday, November 23 2011
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY |
 Twelfth Night Productions' It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show is back for another holiday season, playing this December at Kenyon Hall. Based the classic 1946 Frank Capra film, playwright Joe Landry's take on “It's a Wonderful Life”, comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
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Monday, November 21 2011
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INSPECTING CAROL |
Burien Little Theatre presents the hilarious holiday comedy "Inspecting Carol," written by Daniel J. Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, opening Nov. 25. "Inspecting Carol" will be performed at Burien Little Theatre from opening night on Nov. 25 through Dec. 18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets or information, go online to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.
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Monday, November 21 2011
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28TH SCHOOL SEASON |
 Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) proudly commences its 28th School Season in October of 2011, presenting another extraordinary season of exuberant and youthful storytelling. Since 1984, Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) has been one of the region’s premier youth arts organizations, providing a wide range of dynamic programming for thousands of children and families. Each year, YTN presents professional theatrical productions and special events, offers year-round classes and provides outreach programs for diverse communities throughout the region. Our 28th season of plays will lift your spirits and send children on one fantastic journey after another. “Theatre by kids and for kids” blends dynamic storytelling with high-quality productions to launch a child’s imagination to new heights.
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Monday, November 21 2011
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY WITH PAT CASHMAN |
 Pat Cashman joins Evergreen Family Theatre's production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. This beloved Frank Capra favorite is presented as though it is a live 1940’s radio broadcast. See Pat perform as George Bailey on December 3 at 3 PM and December 8 at 7:30 PM.
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Tuesday, November 15 2011
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ONE NIGHT ONLY |
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The Matt Baker Comedy Variety Show: Saturday November 5, 2011.
The Matt Baker Comedy Variety Show brings you three great performers for all ages this weekend. For over 10 years Matt has been headlining venues all over North America. His young, hip style of stand up comedy has made people roar with laughter from Prince George to Puerto Rico. He has performed shows in all 50 states, was featured at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and has been seen on numerous television shows including Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent.
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Friday, November 04 2011
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THE RETURN OF EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL |
 Opening Wednesday, October 19, and playing through November 12th, ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery is re-animating, er remounting EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL. Winner of 12 BroadwayWorld Awards, including Best Musical, Direction and Choreography; nominated for Gregory Awards for Direction and Lighting, and ArtsWest’s most popular show in history, EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL makes its triumphant and bloody return.
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Friday, November 04 2011
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