True to it’s usual holiday musical schedule, The 5th Avenue Theatre production of Oliver! is absolutely delightful! It is so much fun to see a classic production at this time of year, and Dickens always provides a redemptive conclusion that satisfies. The cast, which has 48 children in it, is astounding. Oliver Twist is played by […]
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Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre completes season with Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance is one of the silliest and most musically demanding musicals of all time. Vocally it requires the chops of opera and the dexterity of an auctioneer. Comically it requires split-second timing and delivery. I have seen the production three or four times and this month’s run at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre […]
Jersey Boys will make you dance at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
I saw the opening of Jersey Boys last week at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre and the show lived up to its reputation. The music is dynamic and lots of fun. I had no idea that many of the songs I danced to in high school and college were originally performed by Frankie Valli and […]