Arts

Applaud the Arts

>>> Seattle’s art scene is large and diverse. The following list is only an introduction.

ACT THEATRE Since 1965 ACT has featured the best in new and contemporary dramas and comedies. (206) 292-7676, www.acttheatre.org.

5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre produces quality musical revivals, premieres of bound-for-Broadway shows, and touring Broadway musicals in the beautifully restored 1926 Vaudeville House. (206) 6251900, www.5thavenue.org.

INTIMAN THEATRE The Tony Award winning Intiman Theatre produces a summer festival of relevant and diverse plays featuring a repertory company of actors. (206) 441-7178, www.intiman.org. ORCHESTRA SEATTLE/SEATTLE CHAMBER SINGERS From classic masterpieces to new compositions, performances are featured October through May at several Seattle concert venues. (206) 682-5208, www. osscs.org.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PNB, one of the nation’s largest and most acclaimed ballet companies, presents over 100 performances yearly, September through June at McCaw Hall. (206) 4412424, www.pnb.org.

SEATTLE ARTS & LECTURES World renowned writers, thinkers and poets discuss their work and contemporary issues from September through June at various venues. (206) 621-2230, www.lectures.org.

SEATTLE OPERA Nationally and internationally acclaimed Seattle Opera presents both European classics and new works of American opera. (206) 389-7676, www.seattleopera.org.

SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE One of the country’s largest and most renowned regional theatres, the “Rep” produces classic comedies, recent Broadway hits and cutting-edge new dramas at Bagley Other Area Theaters Annex Theatre: Original musicals, off-beat dramas. (206) 728-0933, www.annextheatre.org. Book-It Repertory Theatre: Great literary works as theatre. (206) 216-0833, www.book-it.org. Kirkland Performance Center: Theatre, Dance, Music, Comedy. (425) 893-9900, www.kpcenter.org. Knutzen Family Theatre: Centerstage presents dramas and musicals. (253) 661-1444, www.centerstagetheatre.com. Moore Theatre: Headliners, off-Broadway theatre, dance, comedy. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org. Neptune Theatre Seattle’s newest live performance venue. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org. Paramount Theatre: Broadway musicals, plays, headline concerts. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org. Seattle Musical Theatre: The best in live musical theatre. (206) 363-2809, www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org. Taproot Theatre Co.: Meaningful theater. (206) 781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org. Tulalip Amphitheatre: Intimate outdoor venue. (360) 716-6000, www.tulalipamphitheatre.com. VillageTheatre: Musical Theater. (Two locales) Issaquah: (425) 3922202. Everett: (425) 257-8600, www.villagetheatre.org. White River Amphitheater: Open-air concert venue near Auburn. (360) 825-6200, www.whiteriverconcerts.com. Wright and Leo K. Theatres at Seattle Center. (206) 443-2222, www.seattlerep.org.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY The Grammy nominated Seattle Symphony performs September through June at Benaroya Hall. Programming ranges from favorite classics to innovative works by talented new composers. (206) 215-4747, (866) 833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

The Seattle Scene

Sample some of the city’s hot spots!

Cha Cha Lounge: Up and coming local bands, karaoke, bar, happy hour. (206) 322-0703, www.chachalounge.com

The Crocodile: Cutting edge local, national, international talent. (206) 441-4618, www.thecrocodile.com

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley: Jazz, premier concert nightclub (206) 441-9729, www.jazzalley.com

Neumo’s: Indie, Hip Hop, Punk, Rock and more. (206) 709-9442, www.neumos.com

QLounge: Dance club with state of the art sound & light systems. (206) 432-9306, www.qnightclub.com

Showbox: Headline bands at various venues (206) 628-3151, www.showboxpresents.com

Tractor Tavern: Local & national acts of every genre. (206) 789-3599, www.tractortavern.com

Triple Door: Live music, dining, full bar (206) 838-4333, www.tripledoor.com

Comedy

Comedy Underground, (206) 628-0303, www.comedyunderground.com

Laughs Comedy Spot, (425) 823-6306, www.laughscomedy.com

Jet City Improv, (206) 352-8291, www.jetcityimprov.com