Culture For ‘Tristan and Isolde,’ Seattle Opera brings back a star soprano Longtime local favorite Mary Elizabeth Williams sheds light on why ‘unhinged’ characters are so compelling. by Gavin Borchert / October 21, 2022
Culture How can Seattle retain artists? Local arts leaders weigh in Six recently appointed cultural directors make a case for affordable housing and better wages, and tell patrons: Please show up. by Margo Vansynghel / October 19, 2022
Culture Spanish captions, now on Seattle stages near you Local theaters are trying to make plays more accessible to Spanish-speaking audiences. by Margo Vansynghel / October 12, 2022
Culture Subtítulos en español, ahora en un escenario de Seattle cerca de usted Teatros locales tratan de mejorar el acceso a ciertas obras para audiencias de habla hispana. by Margo Vansynghel / October 12, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this October Four film festivals (queer, Latino, doc, and horror), plus romantic opera, Sorkin’s take on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ a Chihuly tour, and much more. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert / September 30, 2022
Culture Nicholas Japaul Bernard harmonizes reality and role in ‘Choir Boy’ The Seattle actor leads the Tony-nominated play about a gay student in an upscale Black prep school. by Misha Berson / September 20, 2022
Culture Seattle arts events are back, but audiences are hesitant Attendance numbers across Seattle venues hover well below pre-pandemic levels, a Crosscut survey found. by Margo Vansynghel / September 12, 2022
Culture Four rising Seattle artists to watch Moses Sun, Angelique Poteat, Ana María Campoy and Luther Hughes will be making a splash in the city’s arts scene this fall. by Margo Vansynghel / September 8, 2022
Culture Must-see Seattle art shows and festivals this fall Save the dates for these September, October and November shows, from an Alanis Morrisette-inspired Broadway hit to a brand-new literary festival. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel / September 7, 2022
Culture Grant delays leave King County arts organizations in monthslong limbo Administrative lags keep more than 80 small organizations waiting on $2.2 million in federal funding from American Rescue Plan Act programs. by Margo Vansynghel / September 6, 2022 / Updated Sep. 8 at 12:20 p.m.
Culture Things to do in Seattle this September Jazz on Jackson Street, riot grrrl power at Marymoor Park, Indigenous futurism in movement, and more. by Margo Vansynghel / September 1, 2022
Culture Skid Road Theatre show ponders Pioneer Square’s past and present Staged inside a historic building, the new musical ‘People in the Square’ shares the booms and busts of the neighborhood. by Misha Berson / August 19, 2022
Culture Report: Puget Sound’s arts and culture sector in danger of exodus A new survey found that a third of workers in the industry — especially younger workers — are considering leaving the sector. by Margo Vansynghel / August 8, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this August Hamilton returns. Art of the African diaspora shines. Outdoor dance and music performances abound. by Margo Vansynghel / August 1, 2022
Culture Seattle’s ‘Titanic’ spoof has songs and satire on deck ‘Titanish,’ a local, theatrical take on the blockbuster movie, brings escapist fun to the Green Lake Bathhouse. by Misha Berson / July 14, 2022