A Special Conversation with Lyricist Tim Rice on Disneys Beauty and the Beast 5thAvenueTheatre 2026-09-23 | A Special Conversation with Lyricist Tim Rice on Disneys Beauty and the Beast
Show Talks with Albert Evans: The Mind of Stephen Sondheim, Part II 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-04-13 | Dramaturg Albert Evans dives back inside the mind of Stephen Sondheim with an in-depth look at the demon barber's literary origins from the dark slums of London to one of Sondheim's most acclaimed musicals.-----------------------April 21 - May 14, 2023Tickets and more information: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/sweeney-todd-----------------------Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, continues our celebration of the titan of musical theater: Stephen Sondheim.After 15 years in exile, Sweeney Todd, an unsettling man with a mysterious past, arrives in a dark and gritty London, hungry for vengeance against the judge who destroyed his life. Todd joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, the unhinged proprietress of a failing pie shop, and together they develop a spinetingling plot to exact revenge. When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, you won’t dare look away.
Sneak peek of Sweeney Todd rehearsal at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-04-12 | Step inside the rehearsal room to see clips of The 5th's upcoming original staging of Stephen Sondheim's chilling Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.-----------------------April 21 - May 14, 2023Tickets and more information: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/sweeney-todd-----------------------Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, continues our celebration of the titan of musical theater: Stephen Sondheim.After 15 years in exile, Sweeney Todd, an unsettling man with a mysterious past, arrives in a dark and gritty London, hungry for vengeance against the judge who destroyed his life. Todd joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, the unhinged proprietress of a failing pie shop, and together they develop a spinetingling plot to exact revenge. When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, you won’t dare look away.
Les Misérables is still the worlds most popular musical 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-04-08 | Watch the all-new interview with Cameron Mackintosh, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, and other creative team members behind the massive international hit: Les Misérables.. . .Playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, WA May 24 - June 17, 2023.Tickets available at 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/les-miserables/.. . .Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Sweeney Todd comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre - Official Teaser Trailer 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-03-22 | Playing April 21 - May 14, 2023Tickets and more information at 5thavenue.orgSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, continues our celebration of the titan of musical theater: Stephen Sondheim.After 15 years in exile, Sweeney Todd, an unsettling man with a mysterious past, arrives in a dark and gritty London, hungry for vengeance against the judge who destroyed his life. Todd joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, the unhinged proprietress of a failing pie shop, and together they develop a spinetingling plot to exact revenge. When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, you won’t dare look away.Where Into the Woods is a tangled musical web about what can be accomplished when we come together, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a piercing investigation of a society tearing itself apart.
Last Midnight from Into the Woods at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-02-28 | Porscha Shaw (Witch) performs "Last Midnight" from Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at The 5th Avenue Theatre.February 10 - March 5, 2023Learn more at 5thavenue.org"Happily Ever After" has never been so complicated. That's what Little Red, a Witch, Cinderella, the Baker, and his wife discover as they invade one another's stories and find themselves tangled in a web of unexpected consequences. They quickly find this web is too big to untangle on their own and that they must work together to set everything right in the kingdom. Into the Woods reminds us that only together can we defeat the wolves and giants of the world. With a stunning, unforgettable score featuring "No One is Alone," "Children Will Listen," and "Giants in the Sky," this iconic show will enchant, entrance, and delight.
It Takes Two from Into the Woods at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-02-28 | Eric Ankrim (Baker) and Cayman Ilika (Baker's Wife) perform "It Takes Two" from Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at The 5th Avenue Theatre.February 10 - March 5, 2023Learn more at 5thavenue.org"Happily Ever After" has never been so complicated. That's what Little Red, a Witch, Cinderella, the Baker, and his wife discover as they invade one another's stories and find themselves tangled in a web of unexpected consequences. They quickly find this web is too big to untangle on their own and that they must work together to set everything right in the kingdom. Into the Woods reminds us that only together can we defeat the wolves and giants of the world. With a stunning, unforgettable score featuring "No One is Alone," "Children Will Listen," and "Giants in the Sky," this iconic show will enchant, entrance, and delight.
On the Steps of the Palace from Into the Woods at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-02-28 | Sarah Russell (Cinderella) performs 'On the Steps of the Palace" from Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at The 5th Avenue Theatre.February 10 - March 5, 2023Learn more at 5thavenue.org"Happily Ever After" has never been so complicated. That's what Little Red, a Witch, Cinderella, the Baker, and his wife discover as they invade one another's stories and find themselves tangled in a web of unexpected consequences. They quickly find this web is too big to untangle on their own and that they must work together to set everything right in the kingdom. Into the Woods reminds us that only together can we defeat the wolves and giants of the world. With a stunning, unforgettable score featuring "No One is Alone," "Children Will Listen," and "Giants in the Sky," this iconic show will enchant, entrance, and delight
Into the Woods Official Trailer at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-02-21 | Stephen Sondheim's beloved Into the Woods is playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre now through March 5, 2023. Watch the official trailer now!"Happily Ever After" has never been so complicated.That's what Little Red, a Witch, Cinderella, the Baker, and his wife discover as they invade one another's stories and find themselves tangled in a web of unexpected consequences. They quickly find this web is too big to untangle on their own and that they must work together to set everything right in the kingdom. INTO THE WOODS reminds us that only together can we defeat the wolves and giants of the world. With a stunning, unforgettable score featuring "No One is Alone," "Children Will Listen," and "Giants in the Sky," this iconic show will enchant, entrance, and delight! A Tony Award®-winning Broadway hit and feature film sensation, INTO THE WOODS continues to enthrall theater lovers more than three decades after its creation. This is the first of a rare and remarkable two-show celebration and exploration of the theatrical genius of Stephen Sondheim.Tickets and more information: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/into-the-woodsMusic and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIMBook by JAMES LAPINEMusic Directed by R.J. TANCIOCO and MATT PERRIChoregraphed by CY PAOLANTONIODirected by BILL BERRY#stephensondheim #intothewoods #musical #fairytales #broadway #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #the5thavenuetheatre #seattle #seattletheatre
Show Talks with Albert Evans: The Mind of Stephen Sondheim, Part I 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-01-26 | Dramaturg Albert Evans dives into the life and career of Broadway legend, Stephen Sondheim, for The 5th Avenue Theatre's rare and remarkable two-show celebration and exploration of the theatrical genius. In Part I, Evans explores the childhood and influences that led to the writing of "Into the Woods." Get tickets for "Into the Woods" at The 5th Avenue Theatre February 10 - March 5, 2023. Tickets are available at 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/into-the-woods/.
Spotlight On: Educational Touring Company 2023 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-01-26 | Our Spotlight On video series shines a light on a new musical in development. The 5th's Associate Director of New Works, Nina (Neen) Williams-Teramachi (they/them), sits down with the 2023 Educational Touring Company's Director, Jimmy Shields (he/him), to talk about Northwest Bookshelf.The 5th Avenue Theatre is excited to re-launch our educational touring shows and get back to schools with our Northwest Bookshelf series, available to tour in schools, community centers, and more! Learn more about booking the Educational Touring Company here: 5thavenue.org/education/schools/educational-touring-company/.ABOUT THE SHOWNorthwest Bookshelf brings stories of the Pacific Northwest and the magic of musical theater to every student!When you open a book, you start an adventure! In the musical review Northwest Bookshelf, four children visit their school library searching for the perfect book to read. What they discover are shelves filled with books written by authors from the Pacific Northwest. With witty lyrics and enchanting music, each story comes to life in delightfully entertaining musicals. Your students will take a musical journey, exploring the world from new points of view and discovering the ripe history and cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest.
2023 MLK Day Rally 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-01-25 | 2023 marks The 5th’s seventh year of proudly supporting the Kent School District’s Rally for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, the rally is led by a team of passionate teen leaders and features musical performances, community speakers, and student reflections on the life, work, and legacy of Dr. King. This was also the first year students were able to gather for the rally in-person since 2020.
INTO THE WOODS is coming to The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2023-01-17 | "Happily Ever After" has never been so complicated.That's what Little Red, a Witch, Cinderella, the Baker, and his wife discover as they invade one another's stories and find themselves tangled in a web of unexpected consequences. They quickly find this web is too big to untangle on their own and that they must work together to set everything right in the kingdom. INTO THE WOODS reminds us that only together can we defeat the wolves and giants of the world. With a stunning, unforgettable score featuring "No One is Alone," "Children Will Listen," and "Giants in the Sky," this iconic show will enchant, entrance, and delight! A Tony Award®-winning Broadway hit and feature film sensation, INTO THE WOODS continues to enthrall theater lovers more than three decades after its creation. This is the first of a rare and remarkable two-show celebration and exploration of the theatrical genius of Stephen Sondheim.Playing February 10 - March 5, 2023Tickets and more information: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/into-the-woodsMusic and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIMBook by JAMES LAPINEMusic Directed by R.J. TANCIOCO and MATT PERRIChoregraphed by CY PAOLANTONIODirected by BILL BERRY#stephensondheim #intothewoods #musical #fairytales #broadway #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #the5thavenuetheatre #seattle #seattletheatre
Show Talks with The 5th: Afrofuturism in the Emerald City 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-12-21 | The 5th Avenue Theatre, in partnership with Seattle Public Library, MoPOP, and Converge Media, facilitated this panel discussion with Afrofuturist artists from different avenues of artistic expressions, including TraeAnne Holiday (Converge Media), Isis Asare (Sistah Scifi), Moses Sun, Donald King (University of Washington), Isabella Price (Langston), Jarrod Barnes (Costume Coordinator on The Wiz), and Kelley Jordan (Hair/Wig & Makeup Designer on The Wiz).
Back by Popular Demand! Les Misérables Returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre, May 24 - June 17, 2023 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-12-14 | The National Tour of Les Misérables returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre May 24 - June 17, 2023. Get tickets today at 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/les-miserablesCameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Show Talks featuring Kelli Foster Warder and Nikki Long: The Wiz 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-12-06 | In this special Show Talk, we sat down with director and choreographer Kelli Foster Warder, and associate choreographer Nikki Long about their relationship and history with The Wiz and its impact on their lives and the Seattle community.Get your tickets to see The Wiz from now to December 23, 2022 at5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-wizRead The Wiz's Inside the Musical Guide at5thavenue.org/media/1ebip4id/the_wiz_musical_guide.pdf
Dont Miss The 5th Avenue Theatres Brand New Production of THE WIZ! 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-10-13 | Feel the power of love overflowing at this dazzling reimagining of The Wizard of Oz! With a soaring soul, R&B, and gospel score featuring hit songs “Brand New Day,” “Ease on Down the Road,” and “Home,” this fun, fresh 5th Avenue Theatre production is a hit the whole family will enjoy.Playing November 19 - December 23, 2022Tickets and more information: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-wizWhen Dorothy finds herself in the fantastical world of Oz, she sets out to seek the aid of the mysterious Wiz, forging powerful new friendships with a Scarecrow, a Tinman, and a Lion along her way down the yellow brick road. But when she battles the devious Evillene to save her new friends, she learns that no matter where you’re from, home isn’t really where you live; it’s who you love.Winner of seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, The Wiz is an effervescent explosion of music, dance, magic, and delight. Don’t miss this 5th Avenue Theatre original staging!Book by William F. BrownMusic and Lyrics by Charlie SmallsFrom the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumDirected and Choreographed by Kelli Foster Warder#thewiz #broadway #broadwaymusical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #musicals #easeondowntheroad #brandnewday #the5thavenuetheatre #seattletheatre
The Battle of Ellen Hill from The Griswolds Broadway Vacation 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-29 | Alan H. Green (Naked Commando) and company perform "The Battle of Ellen Hill" from the world premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation at The 5th Avenue Theatre.September 13 - October 2, 2022Learn more at www.5thavenue.orgThey’ve been to Wally World, they’ve been to Vegas, and now the Griswolds are going to… Broadway! Yes, the characters you know and love from the hit Warner Bros. Vacation movies are back—and they’re taking their biggest vacation yet. So, get in your family truckster and join Clark, Ellen, Audrey, and Rusty on their big New York City adventure—where of course, everything goes exactly according to plan.
Audiences are Loving The Griswolds Broadway Vacation at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-23 | You heard it here first—audiences are LOVING the Griswolds' newest vacation! 🗽🚕🥨🎫 The world premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from September 13 - October 2, 2022. For tickets and more information visit 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation/.
Show Talks featuring Brodrick Ryans with Special Guest Nicholas Japaul Bernard: Choir Boy PART 2 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-21 | Watch Part 1: youtu.be/9T8YkgG0p-8Fellow theater artist and assistant company manager, Brodrick Ryans sits down with Nicholas Japaul Bernard.Transcript: 5thavenue.org/media/0syecunr/show-talks-choir-boy-part-2.pdfPurchase tickets for Choir Boy: acttheatre.org/2023-season/choir-boy
Show Talks featuring Brodrick Ryans with Special Guest Nicholas Japaul Bernard: Choir Boy PART 1 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-21 | Watch Part 2: youtu.be/6JBagsO5NSgFellow theater artist and assistant company manager, Brodrick Ryans sits down with Nicholas Japaul Bernard.Transcript: 5thavenue.org/media/wtib5yka/show-talks-choir-boy-part-1.pdfPurchase tickets for Choir Boy: acttheatre.org/2023-season/choir-boy
Teaser for the World Premiere of The Griswolds Broadway Vacation at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-21 | They’ve been to Wally World, they’ve been to Vegas, and now the Griswolds are going to… Broadway! Yes, the characters you know and love from the hit Warner Bros. Vacation movies are back—and they’re taking their biggest vacation yet. So, get in your family truckster and join Clark, Ellen, Audrey, and Rusty on their big New York City adventure—where of course, everything goes exactly according to plan. Hysterically funny with miles of heart, this laugh-out-loud new musical comedy is a 5th Avenue Theatre world premiere your whole family will love.Book, Music and Lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve RosenDirected and Choreographed by Donna FeoreThe Griswolds' Broadway Vacation plays September 13 - October 2, 2022 at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, WA.For tickets and more information visit 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation
Keep Your Eyes On The Prize from Choir Boy—a Co-Production by The 5th Avenue Theatre & ACT Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-15 | Nicholas Japaul Bernard (Pharus), Brandon G. Stalling (David), Kyle Ward (AJ), and Jarron A. Williams (Bobby) perform "Keep Your Eyes On The Prize" from Choir Boy, a co-production by The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT Theatre.Playing September 11 to October 23, 2022 at ACT Theatre.For tickets and information visit 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/choir-boyA riveting coming-of-age tale from Tarell Alvin McCraney, the Academy Award®-winning writer of Moonlight, Choir Boy is a masterful story about honor, legacy, and dignity filled with electrifying gospel, spiritual, and R&B performances. The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT – A Contemporary Theatre join forces to bring this recent Broadway sensation to life in an exhilarating production for Seattle.Choir Boy follows a group of students at a prestigious prep school for young Black men as they struggle with issues of identity, sexuality, and manhood. When the leader of the school’s legendary gospel choir, Pharus Young’s pride is sullied by one of his fellow students, we are sent on an electrifying voyage through the growing pains of humanity.
Show Talks with Guest Brian Dang: The Griswolds Broadway Vacation 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-09 | Show Talks welcomes guest artist Brian Dang who takes you through the Hero’s Journey and explores how it connects to The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation.Buy tickets to The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacationVideo Transcript: 5thavenue.org/media/ezhjyoln/st_gbv_transcript-final.pdfAccess The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Show Talks Vault: 5thavenue.org/education/community/show-talks
Intimacy Direction for Choir Boy: A Conversation with Kaja Dunn and Jamil Jude 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-09 | ...
A Second Look at Rehearsals for The Griswolds Broadway Vacation at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-06 | Here's a second look at rehearsals for The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation! Watch Alan H. Green (The Naked Commando) and company perform "The Battle of Ellen Hill" and hear from writers Steve Rosen and David Rossmer and The 5th's executive team Bill Berry and Bernie Griffin. We can't wait to welcome you to our 2022/23 season with this amazing new musical! Performances start September 13.
The 2022 5th Avenue Theatre Awards Honoring High School Musical Theatre—Our 20th Anniversary! 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-09-06 | 2021/22: OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY! On June 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM, The 5th Avenue Theatre presented our virtual ceremony to celebrate the musical theater accomplishments of our students in the 2021/22 school year—and what an amazing year it was. We saw a return to the stages at high school across Washington State and the energy and joy was palpable! It is our honor to recognize the accomplishments of our participant high schools, each and every one of which brought incredible musical theatre to their school communities. WE APPLAUD YOU ALL!
Rehearsal Sneak Peek of THE GRISWOLDS BROADWAY VACATION—a World Premiere at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-08-25 | Watch the cast of the laugh-out-loud new musical comedy THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION perform "Vacation!" and "Doofus" at a recent rehearsal and hear from producer Ken Davenport, director Donna Feore, and cast members Kate Rockwell and Hunter Foster (Ellen and Clark Griswold). Catch the world premiere playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from September 13 - October 2, 2022. Learn more and get tickets at 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacationThe Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation features a book, music, and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen (The Other Josh Cohen), and is directed and choreographed by Donna Feore (Seattle Rep’s Bruce, Stratford Festival’s Chicago). The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation is produced in association with Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran, TBD Theatricals, Jonathan and Rae Corr, Adam Riemer, and Scott Abrams.Broadway’s Kate Rockwell (Mean Girls, Bring it On: The Musical, Legally Blonde) and Hunter Foster (Little Shop of Horrors, The Producers, The Bridges of Madison County) will star as Ellen and Clark Griswold and features Megan Reinking as Ellen Griswold Alternate, Jay Klaitz as Cousin Eddie, Livvy Marcus as Audrey, Alan H. Green as Naked Commando, and Nathan Levy as Rusty. The cast also includes Carol Angeli, Sydni Beaudoin, Sarah Bishop, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Jen Cody, Merritt David Janes, Julian Marcus DeGuzman, Rohit Gopal, Olivia Griffin, Garett Hawe, Jaygee Macapugay, Heather Makalani, Jennifer Noble, Michael Olaribigbe, Julio Rey, Jody Reynard, Connor Russell, Matthew Sims, Jr., Brenna Mikale Wagner, Jonathan Wagner, and Brandon L. Whitmore.#broadway #griswolds #broadwaymusical #the5thavenuetheatre #hunterfoster #katerockwell #kendavenport #donnafeore #musicals #musicaltheatre #nationalampoon #vacationmovies #broadwaymusicals #seattletheatre
Spotlight On The Griswolds Broadway Vacation 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-08-23 | Each month in “Spotlight On,” The 5th Avenue Theatre shines a light on a new musical in development. This month, New Musical Producing Associate Nina Williams-Teramachi (they/them) chats with David Rossmer and Steve Rosen, the writers, composers, and lyricists of the new musical comedy The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation. This world premiere musical kicks off our 2022/23 Season! For tickets and more information visit 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation ABOUT THE SHOWThey’ve been to Wally World, they’ve been to Vegas, and now the Griswolds are going to… Broadway! Yes, the characters you know and love from the hit Warner Bros. Vacation movies are back—and they’re taking their biggest vacation yet. So, get in your family truckster and join Clark, Ellen, Audrey, and Rusty on their big New York City adventure—where of course, everything goes exactly according to plan. Hysterically funny with miles of heart, this laugh-out-loud new musical comedy is a 5th Avenue Theatre world premiere your whole family will love.
Teaser for Choir Boy, a Co-Production by The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-08-23 | A riveting coming-of-age tale from Tarell Alvin McCraney, the Academy Award®-winning writer of Moonlight, Choir Boy is a masterful story about honor, legacy, and dignity filled with electrifying gospel, spiritual, and R&B performances. The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT – A Contemporary Theatre join forces to bring this recent Broadway sensation to life in an exhilarating production for Seattle. Tickets on sale now! Playing September 9 - October 23, 2022 at ACT.Buy tickets today at order.acttheatre.org/events/choir-boy
Kate Rockwell and Hunter Foster Hope to See you at The 5th for The Griswolds Broadway Vacation! 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-08-18 | Get tickets to The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation at The 5th Avenue Theatre here: 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacationPlaying September 10 - October 2, 2022.
The World Premiere of The Griswolds Broadway Vacation at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-08-10 | They’ve been to Wally World, they’ve been to Vegas, and now the Griswolds are going to… Broadway! Yes, the characters you know and love from the hit Warner Bros. Vacation movies are back—and they’re taking their biggest vacation yet. So, get in your family truckster and join Clark, Ellen, Audrey, and Rusty on their big New York City adventure—where of course, everything goes exactly according to plan. Hysterically funny with miles of heart, this laugh-out-loud new musical comedy is a 5th Avenue Theatre world premiere your whole family will love. A strictly limited-run production. Don’t miss it!Playing September 10 - October 2, 2022For tickets and more information visit 5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation
Show Talks with Albert Evans: Come From Away [Audio] 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-07-28 | Listen as Albert Evans dives into the making of Come From Away.Buy tickets to Come from Away: 5thavenue.org/shows/2021-2022/come-from-awayDigital Show Talks vault: 5thavenue.org/education/community/show-talks
Show Talks with Guest Mo Chapman: Come From Away 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-07-19 | Join us for this special digital edition of Show Talks: Come from Away! The 5th’s Education & Community Engagement staff member, Aviona Rodriguez-Brown, steps in as a guest moderator for Show Talks while Albert is out for the summer and invites The 5th’s Production Logistics Coordinator, Mo Chapman, to share her special connection to the show and story of Come from Away. Mo Chapman has worked at The 5th for 16 years and was on one of the planes on September 11, 2001 that was diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. Hear Mo share about her experiences and memories for that time, what it’s like to work on the production of Come from Away, and why we should never underestimate the power of small acts of kindness. Buy tickets to Come from Away: 5thavenue.org/shows/2021-2022/come-from-away Digital Show Talks vault: 5thavenue.org/education/community/show-talks
Your 2022/23 Season at The 5th Avenue Theatre 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-07-13 | The curtain is rising, and we are holding a spot for you!As one of America's leading musical theater companies, we are a guiding voice for the power of this art form to uplift the human spirit, and each and every patron of The 5th is integral to this mission. No other art form has the full-on, visceral power to sweep audiences away like a great musical does. From the page to the stage, no one creates that magical journey quite like us—but we can't go on that journey without you.There has never been a better time to be a part of our subscriber community. Join us for all six shows in our amazing 2022/23 Season and go on an incredible journey with us. You belong here, at The 5th! Subscribe today at 5thavenue.org/subscribeBeginning the season is the world premiere of the new musical The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation. Next is a co-production of Choir Boy with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, performed in the Allen Theatre at ACT. The 5th will create an original staging of The Wiz during the holidays, and celebrate the life and work of Stephen Sondheim with an unusual back-to-back staging of two of his greatest works: Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd. The season will end with the acclaimed national touring production of Les Misérables.When you subscribe to our full season at The 5th, not only do you get to experience this journey of six amazing musicals at the best prices, you receive a host of other benefits including:FREE PARKINGSpecial discounts on merchandise, concessions, and at area restaurantsDiscounts on additional tickets including exclusive presale access
The National Tour of COME FROM AWAY Returns to The 5th! 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-07-05 | Playing July 20 - August 7, 2022 at The 5th Avenue Theatre in SeattleFor tickets and more information visit 5thavenue.org/shows/2021-2022/come-from-awayBroadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! Don’t miss the return engagement of this breathtaking new musical Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
Amazing musical theater is waiting for you! Subscribe to The 5th Avenue Theatres 2022/23 Season. 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-06-21 | The curtain is rising, and we are holding a spot for you! As one of America's leading musical theater companies, we are a guiding voice for the power of this art form to uplift the human spirit, and each and every patron of The 5th is integral to this mission. No other art form has the full-on, visceral power to sweep audiences away like a great musical does. From the page to the stage, no one creates that magical journey quite like us—but we can't go on that journey without you."There has never been a better time to be a part of our subscriber community. Join us for all six shows in this amazing season and go on an incredible journey with us. You belong here, at The 5th. Subscribe to our 2022/23 Season at 5thavenue.org/subscribe/.
Show Talks with Albert Evans: And So That Happened... 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-05-27 | Albert Evans interviews Steven Tran, the music director, arranger, and orchestrator of And So That Happened... Buy tickets to see And So That Happened... through June 19, 2022: 5thavenue.org/shows/2021-2022/and-so-that-happened Adventure Musical Theatre Digital Presentation Series: 5thavenue.org/education/schools/amt/amt-digitalMarvel's Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show!: marvel.com/articles/podcasts/marvels-squirrel-girl-the-unbeatable-radio-show-marvel-entertainment-and-siriusxm-podcast-announcement
Meet the Writers of AND SO THAT HAPPENED... Dedra D. Woods, Porscha Shaw, and Aaron M. Davis Norman 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-05-05 | ...
Meet the Writers of AND SO THAT HAPPENED... Maggie Lee & Lauren Freman 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-05-05 | ...
Fridays @ The 5th: Long Distance! Episode 22 – Revolutionary Changes in Theater Auditioning 5thAvenueTheatre 2022-05-04 | Fridays @ The 5th: Long Distance, Episode 22 – Revolutionary Changes in Theater Auditioning with Afterwords Cast Member, Kataka Corn! This episode originally aired on Friday, April 29, 2022. We met with cast member Kataka Corn (they/them) to learn about conveying emotions through a song, choosing the right audition piece for you, and how there are multiple paths and ways to define success as an actor. Learn more about Fridays @ The 5th and register for upcoming sessions here: 5thavenue.org/education/classes/fridays-the-5th Learn more about the musical Afterwords and access the “Inside the Musical” Guide here: 5thavenue.org/education/classes/inside-the-musical #sharethemusicals #Fridaysatthe5th #LongDistance ABOUT KATAKA CORN:Kataka "Kat" Corn (They/Them/Theirs) is a musical theatre performer/teaching artist in the Seattle area. They have previously been seen in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s DSA Pop-up concerts, The 5th Avenue 2021 Gala, Adventure Musical Theatre 2021 “A Normal Turtle” (Fox), Village Theatre’s “Welcome Home - A Holiday Concert”, and ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery’s 2019 production of “Head Over Heels” (Mopsa), Cancellations: The 5th Avenue Theatre’s “Shrek The Musical” (Dragon) and Village Theatre’s 2020 Beta Series show “Homefront” (Maya). Kataka is grateful for the endless support.
