A year ago, when Seattlest's Amy Mikel and Allecia Vermillion pulled me back into writing about theater after a decade's absence, I was uncertain what I could possibly do to help things. I am now no longer uncertain. more ›

In 1941, two of the time's most loved comedy stars, Cary Grant and Irene Dunne, were united in Penny Serenade, a three-hankie picture in which they played a couple who lose their little daughter. more ›

One of the funny things about theatre is that it's usually better when it's accidentally relevant; if it's served up on a plate, it's like seeing the wild animals at NW Trek from the tram. Not the same as happening across a wild animal on foot. more ›

Intiman's All the King’s Men (through November 8; tickets: $10 to $50) is one of those rare instances where everything that's needed comes together: cast, script, direction, intention. The close of Intiman's American Cycle, a celebration of great American plays, it's a grand Southern epic (18 actors play 50 parts) dotted with moments as personal as a phone call home. more ›

From the real-life inspiration of Seattle-based writer and performer Joanna Horowitz comes 100 Heartbreaks, a story about country singer hopeful Charlane Tucker. Tucker, a self-proclaimed expert at hook-ups, break-ups and hangovers, is a regular girl who desperately wants to "make it" in the country music world. Her genius plan to get to Nashville: Find 100 men who will love and leave her. more ›

We were planning to write some posts this week on Pair (we love it) and Columbia City (we really love it). But then our car burned up, so we thought we'd put that at the head of the line. more ›