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Although the bohemian residents of Avenue A proclaim they're not going to pay "Rent," we would happily pay to hear them sing it again after Tuesday’s solid opening night. Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal are reprising their original 1996 Broadway roles as Mark and Roger in the famed rock opera... continue reading on Seattlest

SANDSTROMMOVEMENT's "the arrival/RISE" at On the Boards last weekend. Photo by Tim Summers. On Monday, we reviewed last weekend's Studio Showcase; here's a glimpse of last weekend's Mainstage Showcase. The Northwest New Works Festival closes this weekend at On the Boards with another round of entirely new works. Tickets... continue reading on Seattlest

Eric Schneider as Danny and Emily Padgett as Sandy disappoint in "Grease" at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Photo by Joan Marcus. If you just want a sing-along, Grease (at 5th Avenue Theatre through May 30, Tickets $22-83) will suit you fine. However, if you're looking for the character development... continue reading on Seattlest

Gutenberg, Johann. "German printer born around the year 1400. Detailed records of his life and work are scant." Or so the audience is told by the fictional playwrights Doug Simon and Bud Davenport, based on their internet research. With what little info they do know about the inventor of the... continue reading on Seattlest

A hit on the London and Broadway stage, as well as a 2006 movie, Alan Bennett's The History Boys (ArtsWest, Wed.-Sat., 7:30, Sat., Sun. 3 p.m. through March 29, Tix $10-$32) is making its Seattle premiere at West Seattle's favorite playhouse, ArtsWest. Christopher Zinovitch directs this nearly three-hour play. Alex... continue reading on Seattlest