Culture Famed ballerina Patricia Barker returns to Seattle A scene from Olivier Wevers' "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with the Nick Bottom character in the center. by Leslie Holleran / October 1, 2015
PNB starts to show a little of its 'Nutcracker' changes Ian Falconer at work by Leslie Holleran / September 20, 2015
Culture Female playwrights take center stage in Seattle Local productions include “Familiar” by Danai Gurira and Martyna Majok’s “Ironbound.” by Misha Berson / April 12, 2018
Culture ‘Merchant of Venice’: A bigoted play? Or a play about bigots? With anti-Semitsm on the rise, Seattle Shakespeare Company leans into a controversial classic with 'Merchant of Venice.' by Misha Berson / April 6, 2018
Culture A Grammy and big donation from Taylor Swift mark a banner year for Seattle Symphony Bill Frisell and Shaprece perform with the Seattle Symphony at a Sonic Evolution show at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA by Leslie Holleran / January 2, 2016
Getting to The Nutcracker's Land of Sweets, together Pacific Northwest Ballet corps de ballet dancer Angeli Mamon (center) and company dancers in the snow scene from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, choreography by George Balanchine © The George... by Leslie Holleran / November 25, 2015
Culture Why we can't get enough of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë Plays, musicals and merchandise demonstrate the lasting popularity of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. by Misha Berson / December 4, 2018 / Updated Dec. 4 at 9:41 a.m.
Culture Cover story: a play explores the complicated decisions behind wearing a veil The PNW premiere of Veils looks at the decision two women face on whether or not to wear a hijab. by Misha Berson / November 27, 2018
Culture A tale of punk rock, addiction and recovery on stage in Seattle Book-It has adapted Tom Hansen's memoir, American Junkie. by Misha Berson / February 4, 2019 / Updated Aug. 25, 2023
Culture From Parks and Rec to A Doll's House Actress Pamela Reed takes on a sequel to the classic Henrik Ibsen play at Seattle Rep. by Misha Berson / April 10, 2019