Best Upcoming Musicals In Seattle
Musical theater in Seattle is great anytime, but even better during the winter. Audiences don't seem to mind dressing up since there is a chill in the air anyway. The red velvet curtains are pulled back, the seats are packed and the shows are especially festive. For some, live theater is a holiday tradition; for others, it is just a night out to enjoy the performing arts. Whatever the case may be, here is what you can be looking forward to this season.
"In the Heights"
Village Theatre (Everett)
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 257-8600
www.villagetheatre.org
Date: Oct. 31 – Nov. 23, 2014
Up north, Village Theater's Everett location will feature "In the Heights" by Lin-Manuel . It is being described as a "Hip hop musical with a salsa beat" that brings the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan to the Everett stage. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, "Heights" will share the residents' hopes, fears and how a winning lottery ticket might change everything. Though not a winter musical, the summer theme should warm you up anyway.
"Mary Poppins"
Village Theatre (Issaquah)
Francis Gaudette Theatre
303 Front St. N.
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 392-2202
www.villagetheatre.org
Date: Nov. 13, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015
Santa is not the only one who flies. Walt Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's "Mary Poppins" will arrive for the holiday festivities too. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film, Mary is considered to be "practically perfect in every way." Featuring all of the favorite songs from the film, plus some new ones, this show features a nanny that will amaze and amuse your family.
"A Christmas Story"
The 5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 625-1900
www.5thavenue.org
Date: Nov. 25 – Dec. 30, 2014
"A Christmas Story" is a musical based on the beloved 1983 film of the same name. The story takes place in the year of 1939 in Indiana. While other children have dreams of sugarplums dancing in their heads, little Ralphie dreams of owning a Red Ryder BB Gun while his mother warns that he'll just shoot his eye out. Ralphie's father is the holiday "winner" of a tacky leg lamp, the neighborhood kids triple-dog-dare each other to stick their tongues on freezing flagpoles and the department store Santa is rather cranky. It is a musical comedy that the whole family can appreciate.
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"Appalachian Christmas Homecoming"
Taproot Theatre
204 N. 85th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 781-9707
www.taproottheatre.org
Date: Nov. 21 – Dec. 27, 2014
Three generations of love stories from Mossy Rock are told through music in "Appalachian Christmas Homecoming." Written by Phillip Depoy, the stories are told in flashback and the show is filled with traditional Christmas carols and American folk songs. It has been a favorite production in years past for Taproot and is back for more fans.
"Dick Whittington and His Cat"
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 441-3322
www.sct.org
Date: Nov. 13 – Dec. 21, 2014
Seattle Children's Theatre is bringing Jeff Church's story of "Dick Whittington and His Cat" to life. The new musical takes place in London during the holidays with Dick Whittington as an orphan with big dreams. As he journeys through life, he is accompanied by an incredible cat that helps him battle rats, pirates and more. The program is geared for all ages.
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