Category Archives: theater

Book-It’s THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO: Beyond the Theatre

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

Book-It Repertory Theatre presents THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO by Junot Díaz, adapted and directed by Elise Thoron, from April 19 to May 6, 2018. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this resource list of books, music and … Continue reading →

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Le Guin, Allende, Bradbury & More, This Spring at Thrilling Tales!

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

This Spring Thrilling Tales, the library’s popular story time for grown ups, is branching out with new monthly evening events in addition to our regular lunch hour gatherings. Now in its 15th year, the program celebrates the joy of story with … Continue reading →

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Seattle Rep’s THE GREAT LEAP: Beyond the Theater

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Diplomatic tensions between American and China, played out in the sports arena. How the passions and actions of one person can make a difference in the world. The themes of Lauren Yee’s play The Great Leap – which opens its … Continue reading →

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Seattle Rep’s HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN: Beyond the Theatre

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

Seattle Repertory Theatre presents HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN from February 23 to March 18, 2018. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this resource list of books, CDs, DVDs and musical scores to enhance your experience of the show. “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” … Continue reading →

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Seattle Rep’s TWO TRAINS RUNNING: Beyond the Theatre

Posted on January 5, 2018 by

Here in Seattle we claim playwright August Wilson as one of our own, even though he was born in Pittsburgh and spent only 15 years (from 1990 until his death in 2005) here. But it was here, in the basement … Continue reading →

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Never mind Hallowe’en: Christmas is the Original Haunted Holiday.

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

It’s that time of year again – a time of ghosts and goblins, of sudden chills and flickering candle flames at the stroke of midnight, of frights and haunts and things that go bump in the night. No, this isn’t … Continue reading →

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Burlesque 101

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

Join us November 18th at Timbre Room, 7-8:30pm, for Carnal Knowledge, a burlesque show designed to educate and entertain. Performances featuring Miss Kitty Baby, The Marquis Façade, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty and more! Hosted by Donatella Howe this show will explore the … Continue reading →

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