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
Environment Human Elements: When giraffes speak, this scientist listens Animal welfare scientist Dr. Bonnie Baird helps zookeepers by using numbers and graphs to learn what animals are trying say. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 10, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 6 - 12 Seattle Asian Art Museum’s grand reopening, Diane Rehm on a "good death," in praise of Kubota Gardens and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Misha Berson / February 6, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 'Fleabag' presented live, Oscar-nominated shorts on the big screen, a revealing exhibit of tattoos and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Misha Berson & Margo Vansynghel & Agueda Pacheco Flores / January 30, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 23-29 Lunar New Year celebrations, a sci-fi take on reparations, a hip-hop orchestra and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Misha Berson / January 23, 2020
Culture ‘Terrifying to do, and so much fun’: Teen angst is for all ages in the new play ‘Dance Nation’ The Seattle production casts grown women to play girls, revealing how youthful anxieties linger. by Misha Berson / January 17, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 16 - 22 Short films from Sundance, photos from the Black diaspora, creative ways to celebrate MLK Day and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson / January 16, 2020