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| The puppets of Faerystruck at Annex Theatre (Brett Love) |
Somehow, November is full of musicals! Five big musicals are
opening in our area, including world premieres. Since Mrs. Doubtfire is
already slated for a Broadway opening, Seattle has the opportunity to see the
Broadway cast, first. We’ve had that chance for shows like Shrek, Young
Frankenstein, Catch Me If You Can. Get your calendars ready…
Faeriestruck, Annex Theatre, through 11/23/19 (world
premiere)
A fantastical show written by Kyleigh Archer about a young
runaway who sells their family out to a changeling in exchange for an adventure
in Faerieland. Featuring puppetry designed by Kyleigh Archer with found and
recycled materials, it is a touching and simple tale with bigger environmental
ramifications. Faeriestruck is a bizarre spectacle for adults and children
alike.
Guys & Dolls, Village Theatre, Issaquah:
11/7/19-12/29/19, Everett: 1/3/20-2/2/20
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, this
brassy and colorful musical has been an iconic crowd-pleaser since it first hit
Broadway in 1950. Infamous gamblers, woebegone yet determined missionaries, a
troop of dancing showgirls, and one momentous craps game come together on the streets
(and in the sewers) of New York City. This beloved multi-award-winner is a
non-stop treat full of romance, hilarity, and irresistible charm.
My Name is Asher Lev, Penguin Productions,
11/7-10/19 (at University Heights)
A stage adaptation of the bestselling novel by Chaim Potok.
A young Orthodox Jewish painter is drawn by his muse to places that put him in
direct conflict with his family and his faith. It is a story of profound
passion and inspiration.
Shout Sister Shout!, Seattle Repertory Theatre,
11/8/19-12/22/19 (world premiere) (opens 11/13)
Playwright Cheryl L. West’s newest creation. Inspired by
Gayle F. Wald's book, Shout, Sister, Shout!, this new theatrical work
tells "The Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll" – Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s – incredible
story. Ambitious, courageous, and uncompromisingly public, Tharpe became a
legend who redefined the national and international music scene in the 1930s
and ‘40s. Experience this rousing musical portrait.
Frost/Nixon, SecondStory Repertory, 11/8-24/19
British talk-show host David Frost has become a lowbrow
laughingstock. Richard M. Nixon has just resigned the United States presidency
in total disgrace over Vietnam and the Watergate scandal. Determined to
resurrect their career, Frost risks everything on a series of in-depth
interviews in order to extract an apology from Nixon. The cagey Nixon, however,
is equally bent on redemption in the nation's eyes. The result is the interview
that sealed a president's legacy.
Head Over Heels, Artswest, 11/21/19-12/29/19
With songs by The GoGo's, this exuberant musical will get
you grooving in your seat. Head Over Heels follows a royal family on an
outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction-only to
discover the revolution they need is within their own hearts. Includes the hit
songs "We Got the Beat" and "Our Lips Are Sealed," in a
spirited and sexy celebration of love in all its infinite varieties.
Corduroy, Seattle Children’s Theatre,
11/21/19-12/29/19
Late at night while the world sleeps, a curious bear named
Corduroy searches every inch of a department store in pursuit of his missing
button. Leaving behind delightful messes, a Night Watchman is on the case to
discover the origin of this playful destruction. All the while, a young girl
dreams of bringing Corduroy home as a new cuddle companion. Recommended for
patrons 3 years and older.
Pride and PrejuDICE, Dacha Theatre, 11/22/19-12/8/19
(at Crown Hill Center)
Previously named Shakespeare Dice, this ambitious
format seeks to playfully examine the way we approach and perform classic work.
By randomizing the cast every night, the audience makes real-time discoveries
with the actors as the play unfolds. In Dacha’s raucous adaptation of Jane
Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, audiences are invited to a Regency England
houseparty with modern sensibilities — complete with party games, a live band
with an irresistible beat, and plenty of snacks. Tickets always
pay-what-you-can.
Mrs. Doubtfire, 5th Avenue Theatre,
11/26/19-1/4/20 (world premiere) (opens 12/13)
The musical features book, music and lyrics by the team
behind Something Rotten! Based on
the beloved 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film, Mrs. Doubtfire is the story of
newly divorced and out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard. After losing custody of his children, Daniel
disguises himself as Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire and takes a job in his
ex-wife’s home in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As he gets lost in his new persona and grows
closer to his kids, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for
about how to be a father. (This musical is already slated to move from Seattle
to Broadway.)
Christmastown, Seattle Public Theater,
11/27/19-12/24/19
Wayne Rawley has written a holiday tradition in this film
noir-inspired thriller. Hard-boiled detective Nick Holiday investigates some
un-holiday-like shenanigans taking place in Christmastown that sends him on a
search for the truth about Big Red. Add a glamorous elf, a used-Christmas-tree
salesman, a muckraking reporter, and a quick-thinking cab driver for something
different.
Howl’s Moving Castle, Book-It Repertory Theatre,
11/27/19-12/29/19 (opens 11/30)
Crafted by Myra Platt and Justin Huertas, this production
reprises this favorite story, with updated songs and a tightened script. The Witch
of the Waste’s curse turns Sophie into an old woman. Sophie must find a way to
fix this. Seeking refuge in the dread Howl’s castle, she finds unlikely allies,
and friends, in the sorcerer, his fire demon and a lovesick apprentice, who
help Sophie realize she has the power to decide her own fate. A show full of magic
and music.
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