Grey skies, cozy flannel and pumpkin spice. Fall has truly returned to the Pacific Northwest. But while some might be mourning the end of summer, there is a bright spot on the cloudy horizon: live theater has returned. After a long hiatus thanks to the pandemic, touring shows, concerts and live performances of all kinds are finally resuming. Read on for a glimpse of the shows opening in the city in the coming weeks.
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This classic and campy rock musical follows the last days of Jesus Christ. Complete with iconic melodies and melodrama, the show — composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice — is certainly worth a watch. The Broadway tour will run at the Paramount Theater from October 5 – 10, with tickets starting at $35. To purchase tickets or learn more, click here.
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Above illustration by Jake Fruend, courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre
For those not quite ready to return to in-person events, this upcoming audio drama may be just the thing. ‘Zen and the Art of an Android Beatdown’ is a new audio play produced by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Based on a short story of the same name by Tochi Onyebuchi, the play follows the story of a boxing android and his mechanic as she repairs him between matches. The play will be available starting October 12, tickets will go on sale September 28.
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There’s nothing quite like a night at the ballet. The superb Pacific Northwest Ballet will be making its return to in-person performances with a debut show in September: Singularly Cerrudo. The performance will showcase the work of the PNB’s resident choreographer, Alejandro Cerrudo and will run from September 24 – 26. After that, the PNB will explore all forms of dance with a show called Beyond Ballet, running from November 5 – 7, before opening The Nutcracker in late November. Information for the season and tickets can be found here.