Bad news for lovers of bad musicals--Playbill reports that noted author-composer-librettist Leslie Bricusse has dropped out of the creative team working to bring a musical version of the 1993 Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan vehicle to the stage. Whether this will delay the musical's release is unknown; the original film featured numerous Seattle location shots, including Alki, Lake Union, and a luxury suite at the historic Sorrento Hotel. more ›

Has the failing economy not touched you? The housing crunch not gotten you down? Would you enjoy tourists taking photos of your home or even planning sight-seeing trips to see it? Then do we have the home for you! The South Lake Union houseboat made famous by Sleepless in Seattle, is on the market. It could be yours for just $2.5 million. more ›

We know that if you had any intention of seeing the Da Vinci Code you’ve probably gone already, but just in case you still care, we saw it opening weekend at a packed-to-the-gills Pacific Place (we knew it’d be popular, but we didn’t expect to see a line waiting for the theater when the film ended) (also, we didn’t expect such an Old Navy-clad crowd, or that anyone would think it was an appropriate movie to bring a 3-year-old to see, but then even now we’re not sure what kind of crowd we did expect), and there are a few things about it we’d like to get off our chest, if you’ll indulge us. more ›

Sixteen years ago today Randy Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners history. The 6'10'' lefthander scattered 6 walks in the 2-0 victory over Detroit. more ›

In which Seattlest contributors divulge their weekend plans and disclose their favorite things to BBQ. more ›

There is a film by which the love all Seattleites have for the Emerald City can be measured. Can you stomach the whole movie; Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks and a cute kid for 105 minutes? Doubtful. But how long will you watch this TBS mainstay while waiting for the scene where he rows a boat from Lake Union to Alki or just one more shot of The Houseboat's exterior? Five minutes? One commercial break? Two? Up until the movie moves to Manhattan? That's very near the end and your iron constitution and love for the city far exceeds Seattlest's. more ›

Everyone's taking their sig other out to some restaurant tonight (where they'll be ordering off of the Valentine's Day Special $20 for three courses menu instead of the real deal). If you don't already have reservations you're not going to get in anywhere good anyway. Be different. We offer you a few last-minute Valentine's Day alternatives. more ›