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At Seattle Opera, ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ burns brightly
Directed by Roya Sadat, the world premiere tells a story of women’s resilience, love and friendship amid dire social circumstances in Afghanistan.
Misha Berson
Misha Berson was the chief theatre critic for The Seattle Times for 25 years. Now a freelance writer and teacher, her work appears in The Seattle Times, American Theatre and other publications, and sh
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Teatro ZinZanni searches for a new spot to pitch its 29-foot-tall tent
The cabaret-dinner-cirque extravaganza is currently camping out in SODO — but still on the hunt for a permanent Seattle home.
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After 20 years, Braden Abraham takes his final bow at Seattle Rep
The artistic director’s legacy closes with a twist on a holiday classic, the world premiere of ‘Mr. Dickens and His Carol.’
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James Baldwin’s ‘The Amen Corner’ gets its Seattle premiere
The Williams Project showcases the celebrated author’s 1954 play on a local stage for the first time, with live gospel music and questions of compassion.
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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.