Culture Channeling Nina Simone's daring spirit at Seattle Rep Nina Simone: Four Women isn’t so much a play as a rhetorical conversation about Black womanhood. by Misha Berson / May 8, 2019
Culture Things to do in Seattle Bellevue's bodacious ARTSfair, movies at the Mural Amphitheatre, surreal ecological landscapes and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Misha Berson / July 25, 2019
Culture Seattle singers survive ‘Sweeney Todd’ through razor-sharp vocals Sondheim is known for packing lyrics into tricky tempos. Local leads at The 5th Avenue Theatre say the key is finding a moment to breathe. by Misha Berson / April 19, 2023
Culture Six spring theater shows in Seattle, from Hairspray to Wolf Play Adoption, integration and turmoil among a Shaker sect are some of the complicated topics taking center stage this season. by Misha Berson / March 23, 2023
Culture 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. by Misha Berson / March 1, 2023
Culture 7 theater events to ensure a play-full Seattle summer From a Vietnamese American teenager to Henry VIII’s ex-wives, local stages are presenting an array of voices this season. by Misha Berson / June 7, 2023