Last February Seattle Theatre Group (STG) added a new venue to their stable, the University District’s Neptune Theater. STG is breathing new life into the venue, expanding the venue into a multi-use space suitable for live music, comedy, dance as well as film. To kick-off the new chapter in the wonderful venue, and to show off the restorative work that has been done, STG has announced five days of free community events and their inaugural 2011-2012 season. more ›

Watch out for the Poppins! It's coming to Seattle, and you won't want to miss it. Start brushing up on your cockney accent now. more ›

Spent some time reading up on the art of taiko this morning in preparation for Friday’s TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming show at the Moore Theater. We learned that traditional Japanese drums - ranging in size and shape - are referred to as “taiko”, with the word literally meaning “fat drum” in Japanese. In modern terminology, however, taiko is most commonly used in reference to the art form of ensemble Japanese drumming, a performance concept that has exploded in popularity since its inception in 1951. more ›

Brian Miller over at the Weekly is covering the contretemps between organist Dennis James and the Seattle Theatre Group over who'll be helming the Mighty Wurlitzer during silent movie nights. STG has told James they won't need his services to fill out the rest of the current series; they're bringing in a San Francisco ringer named Jim Riggs to accompany 1927's Seventh Heaven on Monday, June 29. more ›

Thanks to the Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle is among a handful of U.S. cities (including Boston and New York) that have had the chance to see Compagnie Heddy Maalem's interpretation of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. The company was in town for a one-night-stand on Saturday at the Moore Theatre, which is building a reputation for bringing contemporary dance downtown. more ›