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The plot’s thick in ‘The Best Laid Plans’
Are you a fan of “007” or “Get Smart?” If so, “Best Laid Plans” is the play for you. It’s a satirical spy story with a confounding plot that would make Bond himself... — Updated 4/10/2014
‘Foreigner’ is hilariously clever | Theater review
“The Foreigner” is one of the funniest, wittiest and strangely uplifting comedies I’ve seen in a long time. The Village Theatre production opened March 7. The story centers... — Updated 3/19/2014 Full story
"Grease" is the word at 'cool' Mariner High School | Theater Review
Mariner High School is one cool school these days. And what makes them so cool? One word; “Grease.” Yeah, Mariner has chosen to do that musical. Just about everyone knows the... — Updated 3/12/2014 Full story
‘Steel Magnolias’ populated with delightful characters
The Driftwood Players are back with a ladies choice. It’s a funny, delightful play filled with southern comfort. It’s called “Steel Magnolias.” All of the play takes place at a beauty salon in the South. In four extended... — Updated 2/27/2014
‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ will delight all ages
It’s only a couple of weeks old, but already The Village Theatre is having a very good new year. Last week they opened “Les Misérables,” and this week, their Kidstage... — Updated 1/16/2014
Village Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ a hit
“Les Misérables” is one of the most beautiful and sad musicals ever written. It is also the Village Theatre’s production to launch the New Year. Adapted from Victor Hugo’s... — Updated 1/16/2014
Prescribe yourself a laugh with ‘A Doctor’ | Theater Review
Kamiak High School is starting the new year of theater off by performing a forgotten play of yesteryear. The little known gem is called “A Doctor In Spite of Himself.” Just beca... — Updated 1/15/2014
‘Same Time, Next Year’ looks at love, infidelity | Theater Review
Infidelity is messy, but it seems to work itself out in movies and plays. “Same Time, Next Year” by Canadian playwright Bernard Slade is a romantic comedy about a man and a... — Updated 1/15/2014 Full story
Phoenix Theatre is having ‘A Nice Family Gathering’
Is there ever a relative that you wish wouldn’t show up for holiday gatherings? That’s the problem that Carl Lundeen Jr. faces this Thanksgiving in the Phoenix Theatre’s... — Updated 12/12/2013
A kid-friendly ‘Christmas Carol’ | Theater Reviewer
It really is remarkable how well the Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” holds up after all these years. So many film-makers have provided their own take on it. And... — Updated 12/11/2013
Driftwood brings wonder of Oz to Edmonds
We’re off to see the wizard. The wonderful wizard of Oz. And do you know where you have go to see him? The Wade James Theatre in Edmonds. That’s right. The Driftwood players... — Updated 11/25/2013 Full story
Mariner presents comedy ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ | Theater Review
Mariner High School presents George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, “You Can't Take It with You,” which opens Nov. 14. The 1936 play “You... — Updated 11/13/2013 Full story
‘Xanadu’ is a Greek mythology, disco ball of fun | Theater Review
There are some plays that defy description. “Cats,” and “The Rocky Horror Show,” are two of them. “Xanadu” is definitely a third one. All of these plays are quite... — Updated 10/30/2013 Full story
‘Christmas Belles’ fun in October | Theater Review
‘Tis the season’ to be... Trick-or-Treating. But if you’re a little impatient to start celebrating the more festive holidays, here’s a good diversion. It’s called... — Updated 10/23/2013
‘Making God Laugh’ is a riot | Theater Review
“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans” Woody Allen Families make plans. We map out our lives, though seldom do we become who we intended to, or who our parents... — Updated 10/16/2013
‘The Hollow’ is a good scare
October is almost here, and with it comes spooky theater. Agatha Christie is a favorite for the stage this time of year. Curtain Call Theatre is performing Agatha Christie’s... — Updated 9/25/2013 Full story
‘An Unexpected Guest’ mesmerizes
Most murder mysteries aren’t suspenseful. We get used to the patterns and are rarely surprised by the end. But Agatha Christie’s work always shocks everyone in the last five minutes. The Driftwood Players are artfully bringing... — Updated 9/19/2013
A double date with 'Odd Couple'
“The Odd Couple” is one of the funniest and most beloved of any of Neil Simon’s plays. The Outcast Players have taken it upon themselves to present both of Simon’s versions... — Updated 8/21/2013
And all that jazz!
The Village Theatre concludes another fantastic season with “Chicago,” a story of corruption, lying, cheating and the lure of celebrity. The Broadway musical, of course, came... — Updated 7/10/2013 Full story
‘Senior Prom’ is improv magic
The last day of school is near. It is a busy time for high school seniors: They are applying to colleges, taking a lot of final tests and trying to get a date for prom. The play “Senior Prom” is a funny and delightful... — Updated 6/5/2013 Full story
Kamiak’s “Sweeney Todd” is to die for
Kamiak High School’s “Sweeney Todd” pushes the envelope of acceptability when it comes to musicals. But for those who don’t mind the twisted morality and morbidity of the... — Updated 5/1/2013
‘Spinoff’ is a clever heist
“Spinoff” is a comedy with a screw loose. This Reunion Theatre Group’s production will have you rolling on the floor as the illogic of the plots spins off into a whirling... — Updated 4/17/2013 Full story
Mariner presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’
The great thing about timeless stories is that they can be retold in various styles, and it doesn’t take away from the original. “Alice in Wonderland” is a classic that can... — Updated 3/20/2013
‘The Mousetrap’: Who will be next?
Murder mysteries don’t get any better than those written by Agatha Christie. When she sold the rights to turn her book “The Mousetrap” into a play, she said she wouldn’t all... — Updated 3/6/2013
Check in to ‘Murder Inn’ for suspense, laughter
Ah, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. Time to take your sweetheart to something gooey. Or if you could use a little time off from the mushy stuff, how about something funny and... — Updated 2/13/2013
