Showing posts with label musicals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label musicals. Show all posts

$15 tickets to Sunday matinee of A Christmas Carol at SMT

Sunday, December 22, 2013



The final performance of A Christmas Carol at Seattle Musical Theatre is at 2pm, Sunday, December 22, 2013 and they are selling all the remaining tickets for $15!

Come see a fun holiday show and kick Christmas off right. 

Purchase your ticket online at BrownPaperTickets.

SMT is located at Magnusen Park in North Seattle.


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Last weekend for A Christmas Carol at Seattle Musical Theatre

Thursday, December 19, 2013



A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adapted by Mark Chenovick
Music Direction and Arrangements by Terence Alaric Levitt
Directed by Rick Wright

This original adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is rich with traditional carols, alive with color and movement, and is created to tell this enduring tale in a fashion that will appeal to people of all ages. Join the SMT family and celebrate this timeless seasonal classic.

Purchase your ticket online at BrownPaperTickets

  • December 20, 2013 at 7:30pm
  • December 21, 2013 at 2:00pm
  • December 21, 2013 at 7:30pm
  • December 22, 2013 at 2:00pm


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EDGE Performing Arts & Dance and Macy's present: Yes, Virginia the Musical!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013



Yes, Virginia is the story about a little girl that asked the question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” Join Virginia as she searches for answers and teaches the world to believe in the magic of the Holiday season!

A family friendly story, with a special guest … SANTA!

Run time is 50 minutes, perfect for young audience members. With ticket purchase, all members of the family are invited to sit on Santa’s lap to share a holiday wish and have their picture taken.

December 20th and 21st at 7:00pm
Sunset Hill Community Center in Ballard
3003 NW 66th St
Seattle, WA 98117

COST: $12 for adults, $10 for children. Children that will not take up a chair are free. Ticket price includes Santa picture. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door before each show. Ticket proceeds help student scholarships at The Edge studio in North City.

Contact Edge Arts and Dance Studio for more information, 206-747-7380.


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Auditions for "Yes, Virginia! the Musical" at the EDGE

Sunday, September 29, 2013



EDGE Performing Arts and Dance audition announcement for: "Yes, Virigina! the Musical" sponsored by Macy's Make-a-Wish foundation!

Does Santa Claus really exist? That's a question kids have been asking for generations. In 1897, one precocious girl named Virginia O'Hanlon was determined to find an answer. Her letter to The New York Sun prompted one of the most famous newspaper editorials of all time, and inspired future generations to believe in the holiday spirit.

Who can audition: Anyone 8+ (7 and under with prior approval) who is looking for some stage experience and holiday fun! This is meant to be an education program for children, though adults (18+) are encouraged to participate. This is the perfect show for beginners, children and families. Great lead roles and an active chorus; fun, up-lifting music and colorful characters! For those not wishing to audition, chorus roles are walk-on, students just need to register online.

How to audition or register: Visit the website and click on the 'musicals and auditions' tab. Here you will find contact information for setting up auditions and registering as a chorus member. Call 206-747-7380 for more information.

Other details: Students 17 and under are enrolling in an education program, that will provide them with learning tools, experience and acting education; tuition for the program is $100. Adults may participate without paying the tuition fee. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, starting October 16th. There will be one or two Saturday rehearsals. Rehearsals in Shoreline at the North City Theatre. Shows are December 20th and 21st, times TBD.


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Sondheim musical in its last weekend at Shoreline CC

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber,
and Mrs. Lovett, the pie-maker
are the main characters in Sweeney Todd at Shoreline CC

Sweeney Todd is one of the most demanding shows regularly performed by professional theaters and opera houses throughout the world, and you can see it right here in Shoreline, this weekend.

Performances Friday through Sunday - see details in previous article

Charles Enlow, the producer and music director, says, "The music is rich and complex, the libretto brilliantly written, and, although the story is dark, it has important lessons to impart to the audience."

Shoreline Community College is in their forty-third year of producing quality musical theater at the college. This production is the third Sondheim show at Shoreline.

Over a hundred people are involved in the production

There are over 100 people involved in the various phases of this production (crew, builders, welders, painters, designers, production directors and crew, orchestra members, conductor), many of them students at Shoreline, Edmonds CC, Everett CC, and surrounding schools.

Shoreline CC has an active opera and musical theater program, and produces two full productions every school year (Opera Workshop and Musical), fully staged, costumed, with full sets, and accompanied by orchestra.

It is all about the students, says Enlow. "We simply give students the opportunity to learn and perform in theatrical roles that they would not receive anywhere else at this stage of their learning process. 
Many of our graduates have gone on to prestigious music and theater programs, such as Peabody Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, and Carnegie-Mellon, and have enjoyed active careers in music, performing with Seattle Opera, LA Opera, San Francisco Opera, regional professional theaters and programs."

The program is funded in large part through the Student Body Government at Shoreline Community College.


The production of Sweeney Todd began a year ago and has been in the planning and development process for some time.

"We've been hard at work since, and I believe we have an outstanding show as a result. We are fortunate in the Seattle area to be able to stage and produce such a complex piece of theater, drawing on many musical and dramatic resources that result in a rich theatrical experience."


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Annie Jr being staged at Ridgecrest Elementary

Sunday, May 19, 2013

The cast of Annie Jr at Ridgecrest Elementary

The year is 1933 and eleven-year-old Annie is in the Municipal Girls Orphanage. She decides to escape to find her parents, but winds up back at the orphanage with luck on her side: she gets to stay with Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks for the holidays!

Annie
This lively musical will have you humming and tapping your toes! The songs "Tomorrow" and "Hard-Knock Life" are among its most popular musical numbers.

Mark your calendars for 7pm on Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31 to see the show as performed by students at Ridgecrest Elementary, 16516 10th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. Both shows are on stage at Ridgecrest’s cafeteria. Tickets are $6.00 at the door.
One of the orphans

The cast size and age range of the parts are flexible and the bright, tuneful score is easy to sing and filled with familiar numbers. It's a fun family evening.




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Theatre review: Sweeney Todd at Shoreline CC

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Sweeney Todd has a 3pm matinee on Sunday, May 19th, and performances next weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opened Friday, March 17th at the Shoreline Community College Theater to a moderately sized, but appreciative audience. All in all, it was an entertaining performance of what is a very difficult work to stage and perform. However, having said that, I’d be remiss in not making a few comments about the specifics of this opening performance.

The action seemed to begin when the performers began milling about the stage. The set was well designed and appeared to fit with the period and the space allowed for it. The costuming was well done. Then, suddenly people in street clothes appeared and began to introduce themselves and make various comments about how glad they were that we were attending. The actors on stage froze (most of them). The mood was interrupted.

(Is it just me, or are other people put off by this phenomenon of unnecessary people wanting to share the stage with the actors? I’m there to see the performance and am put off by what I see as an unwanted intrusion into the action. Now, in this age of electronics, I see the need to ask the audience to turn off their beeps, bells, and whistles since many of us seem to forget that we are not in our living rooms watching a screen that won’t be bothered by the noise, but can’t we leave it at that?)

The music and action began and despite a few opening night technical glitches with lighting, sound, and follow spots, the audience was moved along through the plot without too much further distraction.

An outstanding performance by Macall Gordon as Mrs. Lovett really made the show and was helped by the supporting roll of Tobias Ragg played by Justin Johns. In sharp contrast, Mark Abel as Judge Turpin was a weak link and poor Katie Poor was unconvincing as the Beggar Woman. An outstanding performance was delivered by the barber chair in the second act.

Music direction by Charles Enlow seemed up to the task as was the orchestral accompaniment conducted by Bruce Monroe. Stage direction by Teresa Thuman was quite entertaining, but I wish that during a freeze, ALL of the performers on the stage would freeze. And why did it seem that in the second act the ensemble was watching the action in the basement bake shop when they could not have been present?

Oh, and about that set; what a wonderful central pivoting piece that allowed for very quick and effective scene changes. But why was it only sometimes turned by performers in costume? And who were those people in black street clothes that occasionally showed up on stage to do the moving? I’m fine with a tech crew moving the set during a black out, but come on, during action? Get them some costumes too!

Theater is magical, intended to take us to a different place.  Sweeney Todd, while dark and a reflection of some of the worst in us, is magical in its own somewhat perverse way. If it weren’t for the distractions that I mentioned, I think this performance could have taken me away with it.


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See Sweeney Todd at Shoreline CC this weekend - a musical thriller

Friday, May 17, 2013



Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Friday, May 17 - Sunday May 19
Friday, May 24 – Sunday May 26
Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM

Shoreline Community College Campus Theater
1600 Building
16161 Greenwood Ave N


Tickets:
General Admission: $18
Students, Shoreline Community College Faculty/Staff: $12
Shoreline Community College Students & children: $10

Buy online or at the theater box office

Friday and Saturday performances for Sweeney Todd are ASSIGNED SEATING. 
For best seating, reserve your seats before the evening’s performance. 
Sunday performances are general festival seating.



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Shorecrest drama to present "The Music Man"

Saturday, April 27, 2013




Shorecrest High School drama will present "The Music Man" beginning May 2 in the school's renovated Performing Arts Center. 

In Meredith Willson's classic, con man Harold Hill travels to the small town of River City, Iowa to earn his fortune. He decides to convince the town that they need a boys' band and then plans to run away once the boys have paid for instruments and uniforms. He even claims to be a professor of music. His scheme is moving along perfectly until Harold falls in love with the town piano teacher, Marian.

Showtimes:  May 2 to 4 and 8 to 11 at 7:30pm, May 5 and 12 at 2pm.

Tickets:  Available at Shorecrest High School, Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, or pick your own seats online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline.


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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

  • Friday, May 17 - Sunday May 19
  • Friday, May 24 – Sunday May 26
  • Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM

Shoreline Community College Campus Theater
1600 Building
16161 Greenwood Ave N

Sure to be Shoreline Community College's biggest production to date, Sweeney slashes his way on to the college campus theater stage!  With music and lyrics by that master of American musical theater - Stephen Sondheim.

After hard years spent in exile for a crime he didn't commit, Benjamin Barker, who now goes by the name of Sweeney Todd, returns to London to find his wife dead and his daughter in the hands of the lecherous Judge Turpin. In his anger, Sweeney goes on a murderous rampage throughout London. Joining forces with the indomitable pie-maker, Mrs. Lovett, he opens a barbershop in which he lures his victims with a charming smile before casually ending their lives with a flick of his razor. Not one man nor ten thousand killed can satisfy Sweeney's lust for vengeance on those who've caused his years of pain. Never forgive . . . Never forget! You won't want to miss this musical thriller!

Producer/Musical Director - Charles Enlow
Director - Teresa Thuman
Pianist - Charles Enlow
Conductor - Bruce Monroe

Tickets:

  • General Admission: $18
  • Students, Shoreline Community College Faculty/Staff: $12
  • Shoreline Community College Students & children: $10

Buy online or at the theater box office

Friday and Saturday performances for Sweeney Todd are ASSIGNED SEATING.  For best seating, please reserve your seats before the evening’s performance. Sunday performances are general festival seating.


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Curtain Up! Light the lights! Gypsy plays at Seattle Musical Theatre

Monday, April 15, 2013

Cast members of Gypsy
at Seattle Musical Theatre
Seattle Musical Theatre wraps up their 35th anniversary season with the musical masterpiece, Gypsy, performing April 26 through May 19, 2013.

Clearly on the top of almost every best musical list, this gem shares the intense tale of Seattle’s own Gypsy Rose Lee's younger years with her larger than life stage mom, Rose. Gypsy follows Rose’s incessant drive to push her daughters, Louise (who would later become Gypsy Rose Lee) and June to the big time on the vaudeville circuit in the 1920’s. While often hysterically funny, Gypsy also shows the raw side of dramatic ambition and the emptiness that both success and failure can bring.

This self described musical fable is an adaptation of Gypsy: A Memoir, the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, who began performing in the vaudeville houses in Seattle as a young child. While June became the distinguished motion-picture star June Havoc, Louise had a rich career as an actress, author and playwright while starring in burlesque, theatre, movies and her own talk show. However, she was best known for emphasizing the “tease” in striptease. As her son Eric Preminger states, “not bad for a poor girl from Seattle whose mother insisted had no talent.”

Originally opening in 1959, Gypsy was the collaboration of all the genius minds of Broadway’s golden era. Coming off their success with West Side Story, lyricist Steven Sondheim, choreographer Jerome Robbins and writer Arthur Laurents joined forces with Jule Styne to write the music.

Nominated for eight Tony Awards during its original run, Gypsy went on to win multiple Tonys, Drama Desk and Critic’s Circle Awards in revivals from 1973 to 2008. The musical features a little bit of everything, including both intense dramatic and comedic scenes exploring varied topics such as child abuse, early love and mental illness, to classic soft shoe and tap numbers and burlesque spectacles.

Audiences will surely recognize some of the biggest show tunes of all time including, “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” “Together,” “Wherever We Go,”  “Rose’s Turn,” and “Let Me Entertain You.”

The Atomic Bombshells and the Basics of Burlesque
In tribute to the burlesque history of the story, Seattle Musical Theatre welcomes Seattle’s internationally celebrated, polished and perfectly-choreographed, professional burlesque troupe The Atomic Bombshells, for a one night only performance on Wednesday night May 1st for those 18 and older. "Get ready to have your socks knocked off as they present a show that celebrates the feminine form with good humor and style."

We are also hosting a Basics of Burlesque class on Saturday May 4th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm taught by The Atomic Bombshells.  Tap into your inner diva (or divo) and pick up a few burlesque tricks for the home or stage.  This class is open to all levels, ages and genders. 

Seattle Musical Theatre (formerly Civic Light Opera) is conveniently located in Magnuson Park, at 7120 62nd Ave NE . Parking is plentiful and free. Tickets for Gypsy are priced at $35-$40. Performances are from April 26th through May 19th Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, with one additional show on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30pm.

Tickets for the Atomic Bombshells are $20 for the performance on May 1st at 8:00pm.  Registration for the burlesque class on May 4th is $35.00. For ticket and class registration purchases or information call 206-363-2809 or visit the website.


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Kellogg romps through Seussical the Musical Jr.

Sunday, March 31, 2013




Join us for a madcap romp in the Kellogg Middle School production of Seussical the Musical Jr., where anything is possible! 

The cherished Dr. Seuss books have been turned into a fantastical and magical music extravaganza. A treat for the whole family!

Tickets available at the door are $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for students.

Showtimes are:

  • Thursday, April 4th @ 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 5th @ 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 6th @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 7th @ 2 p.m.

Kellogg Middle School, 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155


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Willy Wonka Junior production by Meridian Park Elementary

Monday, March 25, 2013


Thursday Mar 28, 7pm and Saturday Mar 30, 7pm.
Tickets $7 adults, $5 children
Performances at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

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King's Players present Annie, opening March 2 in Shoreline

Saturday, February 16, 2013


The King's Players Theater is presenting the musical "Annie" at the Shorecrest High School Performing Arts Center March 2-10, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
The musical classic is fun for all ages - kids are in the show too - even a couple 6 years olds! Presented at the wonderful new Shoreline School District Shorecrest Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are available by phone 425-442-6778 or email.
  • Adults $22
  • Students/Seniors/Military $17
Performances
  • Saturday, March 02, 2013  @ 8PM
  • Sunday, March 03, 2013 @ 2PM
  • Friday, March 08, 2013 @ 8PM
  • Saturday, March 09, 2013 @ 8PM
  • Sunday, March 10, 2013 @ 2PM

King'sPlayers Theater is a Community Performing Arts Organization


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Altar Boyz opens at Seattle Musical Theatre Feb 15

Thursday, January 17, 2013



Altar Boyz
February 15 –March 10, 2013

Seattle Musical Theatre
7120 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle Musical Theatre Presents Altar Boyz February 15 –March 10, 2013 at Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park. Tickets are on sale! 

Join the popular boy band, the Altar Boyz, for the final night of the national “Raise the Praise” tour! Follow their journey as they save the souls of the wicked through awesome dance moves, sweet vocals, and killer good looks. Along the way the “boyz” reveal some of their own confessions. Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, Altar Boyz leaves no one safe from the wrath of satire.


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'Sweeney Todd' audition notice

Saturday, January 5, 2013



AUDITION NOTICE 
Shoreline Community College's production of "Sweeney Todd"

Brief synopsis: The action happens in England, when barber Benjamin Barker – after being unjustly banished from London and watching his wife and daughter fall into disgrace – returns using the pseudonym of Sweeney Todd to enact his revenge. At his side is the baker Mrs. Lovett, and together they make an evil plan: the chair of the barber kills his clients, while Mrs. Lovett uses the mortal remains to bake pies that become the sensation of London. 

AUDITION TIMES
Thursday, Jan 10,  4pm – 6:30pm
Friday, Jan 11, 4pm – 7pm
Saturday, Jan 12,  10am – 12pm

CALLBACKS
Saturday, Jan 12, 1pm – 4pm


Or go to this website and click on lower left link "AUDITION"

Come prepared with a SHORT monologue and a SHORT vocal musical performance piece. (A combined 5 minute audition.)  Bring your piano sheet music for the accompanist. 
"We appreciate it when you supply us with a biography and head shot, however this is NOT required."

AUDITION LOCATION:
Shoreline Community College Theater
16101 Greenwood Ave. N., 1600 Bldg.
Shoreline WA,  98133

For more information, email John Nold or call 206-546-4728.


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Seattle Musical Theatre celebrates Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday with Scrooge: The Musical!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Scrooge and Tiny Tim in SMT's production of Scrooge, The Musical!
Stegar Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge and
Kitana Turnbull.as Tiny Tim

Seattle Musical Theatre dives into the holiday spirit early this year to celebrate Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday with their production of Scrooge: The Musical from November 16th through December 9th, including shows on Thanksgiving weekend!

Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, leaps from the pages in this melodic revamp of the yuletide classic. Scrooge: The Musical follows grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge through a revealing night of ghostly visits from his late business partner, and Christmas Past, Present and Future.  Ultimately the ghosts lead Scrooge to redemption through the rediscovery of the love, truth and happiness found in Christmas. Leslie Bricusse adapted the script in 1992 from his own celebrated film starring Albert Finney, with the festive tunes “Father Christmas” and “December the Twenty-Fifth” showcasing the songwriting prowess that earned him a Grammy and two Academy Awards throughout his career.

“What I enjoy about the transformation of the original story into this musical is that is allows us to go deeper into the feelings of the characters,” says director Steven Fogell. “The music can transport us emotionally into the heart of the story; greed, misunderstanding, redemption, and love.”

Listed in the songwriter Hall of Fame, Bricusse brings new life to this classic that has been a part of all of our holidays since we were as small as Tiny Tim.  Other Bricusse favorites include the films  Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Victor/Victoria and Doctor Doolittle, all of which earned him multiple Academy Award nominations and awards.  Bricusse also received Tony Award nominations for his Broadway musicals Jekyll & Hyde, and Stop the World – I Want to Get Off.

Steven Fogell is heading the artistic team as Director and Scenic Designer. He comes to Seattle Musical Theatre after seventeen years as Bainbridge Performing Arts’ Education Director and then later Artistic Director. He has also recently taken on the position of Seattle Musical Theatre’s growing youth and adult education program as Education Director.

Tickets for Scrooge: The Musical are priced at $35-$40. Performances run from November 16th through December 9th, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, and an extra show on Thursday, December 6th at 7:30pm. For tickets, call 206-363-2809 or go online 


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Volunteer to usher and see Legally Blonde for free

Wednesday, October 3, 2012


Tickets: www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org
Usher: smtoffice@seattlemusicaltheatre.org


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Middle school stages Annie Jr. at Shoreline Community College Theater

Thursday, September 20, 2012



The Middle School students of CKS (Christ The King School in north Seattle) will perform Annie Jr. at the Shoreline Community College Theater. This show is suitable for all ages. Make it a part of your holiday plans!  Showtimes are:

  • Thursday, December 12th – 7pm
  • Friday, December 13th – 7pm
  • Saturday, December 14th – 2pm and 7pm


Tickets can be purchased online

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Still time to see Charlie Brown this weekend

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown".

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is your last chance to see this fun-loving, incredibly cute musical that will leave you with a skip in your step and a song in your heart.

The show starts at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday.

Come see us at Shorewood High School Theater (around the back next to the gymnasium) located at 17300 Fremont Avenue in Shoreline.



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