Culture Seattle’s Black dance history gets the spotlight in a new show Drawing upon archival photos and old films, Black Collectivity presents an original performance rooted in little-known legacies. by Marcie Sillman / April 5, 2023
Culture ZinZanni puts on its best cabaret yet before pulling down the current Seattle tent The current home of Teatro Zinzanni, in a former Cadillac dealership, and Liliane Montevecchi, the Parisian star of the last show at this location. (Top: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli. Bottom: William... by Arne Zaslove / July 1, 2007
Tech They shoot mid-sized theaters around these parts Seattle Repertory Theatre. by Arne Zaslove / May 2, 2007
Culture Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new guard brings diversity center stage Seattle’s largest dance company is at a turning point with a fall roster that’s younger and 50 percent BIPOC. by Marcie Sillman / September 13, 2023
A charming rarity, a Baroque puppet opera The mermaid and the princess in <i>The Liberation of Ruggiero from the Island of Alcina</i>. by Arne Zaslove / April 21, 2007
Inside Crosscut Why Crosscut is sunsetting its opinion section Crosscut isn't abandoning opinions, just finding a new way for you to hear them. by M. David Lee III / December 3, 2021
Inside Crosscut Meet Crosscut's new executive editor This is M. David Lee III's second move to Seattle. Since his last stay, the city has changed a lot — and so has he. by M. David Lee III / November 16, 2021
Culture UW dance pivots toward a more accessible, diverse curriculum The department is deprioritizing Eurocentric dance forms and opening courses to a wider array of students — no experience necessary. by Marcie Sillman / January 20, 2023
Culture Seattle dance company buys a church on Queen Anne Thanks to a generous patron and pastor, local company Whim W’Him will have its own space for rehearsals and a school. by Marcie Sillman / December 12, 2022
Culture Cancer doesn’t keep this Seattle dance teacher from her mission As she approaches 80, the founder of Ewajo Dance Studio believes dance is the key to health and longevity. by Marcie Sillman / March 8, 2022