I've come here several times now! I like this place. Note to people who are stuck in long bathroom lines: the one on the second floor is usually much, much emptier, so it's worth a check! I haven't really tried parking at the venue, instead opting to walk half a mile from the nearest Amazon garage (and since I was coming on weekends/ weekdays after hours, it's free!), but there is a paid garage that's pretty close by. Personally haven't really used the concessions stand (and find it expensive like most of these kinds of places), but I did notice they were kind of long :) They also sell merch! to support the Seattle Rep. I've sat in the far back corners (cheaper/est seats) and the show was still enjoyable! In case you wanted to visit but was worried about nosebleeds, the balcony seats really aren't bad at all. I watched The Play That Went Wrong and I have to admit that the balcony/far seats had a much better view of the whole stage and could capture more of the silly side stuff than when I watched it on the ground floor at a closer seat. read more

What a nice venue! Right in the Seattle Center- I've walked by it so many times but this was the first time seeing a show. The venue was super clean, loved the bar and snack area with lots of seating. Bathrooms were well maintained and lots of staff around to help and answer any questions. The show we saw was very good. The cast were so talented and to be honest I'm not a huge play person but I really enjoyed this show! Would love to come back and see what else they have. read more

I LOVE when there is a play that I want to see and it is at Seattle Rep. The whole place is just divine. The workers and volunteers here are top notch. Super helpful, and you can tell they are choosing to be there. I feel like they are always excited to answer my questions and bursting with energy and enthusiasm about the current production. This last time I went, Theresa helped me find my seats and the last thing she said to me was "you are going to love this, you are so lucky!" It just made me feel so good about the whole experience. They usually have a cocktail and mocktail that are themed after the show, which I think is so cute. This last time I was there, they were offering mini Molly Moons ice creams and chocolate covered oreos from Seatown Sweets. Love that they incorporate local offerings. This is a really special place filled with special people and I love coming here. read more

I never would've known this place existed if my friend hadn't invited me to see The Second City comedy show in Seattle. I literally walk by this spot daily with my dog and had no idea how massive it is or that it hosts performances like this. The show was hilarious and for those that don't know The Second City is the group that's produced so many SNL comedians over the years. Turns out, there are two theaters here for live shows, and my friend got our group seats dead center in the first two row, though the box seats higher up would be a great option as well, and would have saved us from being roasted by the comedians. The venue has a couple of full bars (you can bring your drinks into the performance) and plenty of food during intermission, which was a nice surprise. There's also tons of comfy seating in the lobby area with board games and Jenga to enjoy before or after the show. The space is huge, clean, and really well maintained. I'll definitely be back to check out more productions, but the only downside is the parking, it's challenging, especially if there's a Kraken game at Climate Pledge, plus the ballet, opera, and all the restaurants nearby. Ubering might be the easiest option. read more

We saw "Come From Away". Excellent production. Absolutely stellar cast and musicians. The lobby staff needed thrice the number to serve the long lines at the three bars they had set up. read more

Wow! This is my first time seeing a show at the Rep. We saw The Play That Goes Wrong. It was totally pee your pants hilarious!!! It was a wonderful production. I can't wait to see the next featured play. The good news about the Rep is that all seats have full views. There seems no viewing obstruction like many other theaters. All seats seem to have a great view of the state. Another thing you can do at the Rep is to pre-order snacks and drinks for the intermission. You can do this by going to any one of the snack bars and preorder. read more

Saw Blithe Spirit easily accessible by Link (Lynnwood) and monorail . The theatre itself was clean, with ample room with concession and a bar area. We saw the performance at the Bagley Theater and anywhere you sat, you have a perfect view of the stage. read more

We came for a theater performance which was entertaining. The venue is nice and clean and the staff professional. Plan for parking though and give yourself some extra time. read more

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Just perfect for a close up and personal experience. Great Theatre. Saw Come From Away. Performance was top notch.

Amazing little theatre, doesn't matter what seat you get- you have a great view. All the employees were helpful and kind and it was so well kept. Easy to find parking and to locate the entrances. Loved the performance we saw too! read more

Great spot to catch a stage performance. Highly recommend their Public Works shows, which feature cast members from the general public, very cool. Most plays at the Rep have a contemporary twist of some kind. They always do a great job with casting, set, and movement. Seems a shame not to go and partake if there is a show that piques your interest in any way. read more

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Came here to see "The Woman in Black". Before I talk a little about the play and performance, the Seattle Repertory Theater is a great place to watch a play/performance. It's located in LQA(lower queen anne) off Mercer about a block from Met Market. Just google it, you'll find it easily. Friendly and helpful greetings by the staff and nice looking as you enter the building. There's a rotunda in the back where they serve alcohol and another concession stand that serve beer, non alcoholic drinks, snacks, coffee & tea etc. Restrooms are good size for you to go #1 and god forbid if you have to go #2. There's also a souvenir shop to buy some gifts and things. Inside the theater, it was bigger than I thought, but it also looks small. There's balcony seats, and 3 sections at stage level. Be sure to look at your ticket to find your section then your row then your seat #. A lot of people seem to try to find their seats in wrong sections. Stage was fine, great views from where we sat in section 3 near the stage. The "Woman in Black" play was wonderful, it's kind of spooky, eerie, and very entertaining with good amount of humor. Only 3 actors perform this play, mainly it's only 2 actors, their performance was wonderful! I enjoyed this very much, there are some loud noises that may startle you and some dry ice special effects, so hopefully that doesn't bother you. About 1 hour per Act, with about a 15 min intermission. Total time is just under 2.5 hours for this play. I believe this play ends at the end of March 24 2019, so there's not much time left to get tickets. Glad I got a chance to see this, glad to have come to watch a performance at Seattle Rep, I plan on coming by more often. The area is busy with the weekend crowd, a lot of traffic, parking madness, I saw a Limebike outside, I jumped on and rode off into the sunset. read more

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Seattle Rep is almost a hidden gem in the community that not enough people know how superb it is. Some seriously top notch plays and musicals have played here. "Come From Away" had its world premiere here before heading to Broadway and was nominated for best new show. The Hershey Felder musical series are amazing! I found each production in both theatres to be very well produced even if I may not fully appreciate the content itself (they can't all be gems!). Because the theatres are modest seats, there are (almost) no bad seats. I do much prefer the orchestra seats in both the theatres here. Speaking of which, there are two theatres, make sure you go to the correct one. Bagley Wright is the bigger one and closest to the box office. Leo K. is the smaller one; definitely no bad seats at the Leo K. The real big secret that no one knows about - is the price! 1. Day-of rush tickets - 50% off ticket prices. Score! 2. Pay-what-you-want - This made my jaw drop. It's a minimum of $1 when you pay in cash or a minimum of $5 with card. I can't believe I'm sharing this secret with you all!!! read more

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Watched The Woman in Black here. The place is pretty small compared to paramount theatre and Seattle opera. Doesn't have the machinery or advanced set pieces like the above. But I thoroughly enjoyed the show nonetheless. Big points for seating. Since it's a relatively small space, most seats are good. I also like their seating style, with the elevation, in this way no one's head blocks you. The actual show was amazing. Great use of lighting and sound system. Pro grade stuff! Bottled water is just 2 bucks. Usually other places try to gouge you by charging way higher. Overall concessions seemed reasonably priced. Excited to try other shows here. New location to the list along with paramount and opera. read more

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This theater is great! I came here from out of town last weekend to see "Two Trains Running". The performance, sound, lighting, and excellent set design were well worth the trip! I found it interesting that there was a young lady sitting next to the stage with the play on a stand with a light. The lady next to me also asked what that was about. Then, at one point in the performance, one of the actors forgot his line. She read his line and he quickly got back on track. Despite that particular actor flubbing a few lines and character names, the performance (including his own) was excellent! The direction and acting were great! I also liked the August Wilson Door that's a block behind the main entrance of the theater. I highly recommend this theater to all Seattlelites, Seattlons, (I don't know what you guys are called, but you should go there!) read more

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I had high expectations for a professional performance of Little Women, but I could not have been more disappointed. Honestly, if it was in a differenct venue, I would have mistaken it for a high school production. Not only did the characters (with the exception of Amy) fail to deliver a connection with the audience or with each other, but the original beloved story of the March family was overshadowed by a promotion of a non-binary agenda. Understandably a playwright takes some liberties with a book, but the "distinctively modern spin" (a quote on the website from the Star Tribune) was not at all true to the characters in Alcott's book. If I had not paid $80 for the performance, I would have left at intermission. read more

(cut and pasted from Bagley Wright Theater) Seattle has so many venues and festivals that celebrate the arts. I happen to read about about the Seattle Reperatory at Bagley Wright Theater completing a major overhaul for a new show. Literally, that evening I bought tickets online for the 2pm show for "Here Lies Love". Missed out on getting U2 tickets, so this is a spontaneous splurge. Scored on street parking diagonal from the venue on 4/16/17, which was sheer luck since our tickets were held at will call and no late seating. Darn Seattle traffic! Lots of anticipation leaning against the stage and loved the huge sparkly disco ball. Photography was strictly prohibited, so couldn't get a snap to share. The show presented the life of Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines. Being of Filipino descent, this intrigued me. My lone trip to the PI in 1978 brought back some of the imagery of that era. Nasty, corrupt, excessive political times, but also the love of all things beautiful. Parts had me conflicted because this was based on actual history. But like living under today's administration, hope and happiness can happen from living in the moment. I thoroughly enjoyed being on the main floor (versus the balcony and reserved seating) and having the production in one's face. I even held hands with the actor who performed as Ninoy Aquino. Music, bright costumes, lights, glitz, videography, amazing stage, and lots of dancing! Reminded me of carefree nights of going to clubs from another lifetime. A major gamble for this venue to take this on, but kudos for bringing this innovative production to Seattle. Totally different, energetic, and loved that the entire ensemble were people of color. Talented people that looked like me! This was also a first theatrical musical that I brought The Homie. He enjoyed attending and wasn't even embarassed that his mom was shaking and shimmying wholeheartedly. The 90 minutes flew by! Fun times created by David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim. read more

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Somehow my review of years ago got taken down (for what?), so maybe it IS time to write a new review. I am pleased to report that Seattle Rep continues to do fine work, especially after a trying two years during which Covid-19 shut down theatres everywhere. It was great being able to exchange, without much ado, a last-minute ticket purchase at the box-office. The Rep hires the right sort of people for the box-office. I wish I could say that for the concessions stand. The Rep has an ace in its hole with its current production of Ibsen's "Ghosts," a production which originated in the illustrious Williamstown Theater in Massachusetts and has some very well known actors in its cast, including David Strathairn and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. When I saw the production on April 15, Ms. Mastrantonio gave what is one of the finest performances I have ever seen on the stage, clearly holding the emotional and thematic center of the action of Ibsen's play, which close to a century and a half later still sends shivers up one's spine. The decor of the Rep looks like it has seen better days. In fact, I would hazard a guess that it has not undergone renovation since the last time I was here (7-8 years ago?). read more

We were given tickets to see In The Heights and truly lived our experience here! Everything from parking - amazingly easy to find - to the short lines, the ease of obtaining our will call tickets and seamless entry into the theater made for a great evening out. The shows are wonderfully thoughtful, beautifully portrayed and masterfully crafted for a diverse and varied audience. This particular show is well worth the time (2 hours 35 minutes, including a 20+ minute intermission). read more

Gilbert & Sullivan's Princess Ida was not one of my favorites but the company does a decent job each year. We miss Dave Ross and hope he'll come back, but understand that the show must go on. However this is supposed to be a review of the theater and not the production. We've been to the Rep for other occasions. It's a good venue for smaller shows. We come here maybe once or twice a year. It is not quite up to par with MOM, but it is run by the Seattle Center and so the food & drinks are over priced. The venue is always clean and like every place, there's not enough stalls in the women's restroom. read more

An excellent theater to take your friends and family. This theater may be small compared to the 5th Avenue or Paramount however makes up with their innovative staging and overall customer service experience. I have been here twice and both times saw the musical Here Lies Love. The stage design was phenomenal. There are moving platforms and intricate lighting sequences enough to dazzle and captivate audiences. The view from the balcony was unobstructed thanks in part to the stadium style seating. There are 2 drink concession stands offering beverages including wine and beer. I ordered a People's Power Punch which was a tasty concoction of absolut ruby red vodka, pamplemousse liquer, pink grapefruit juice and soda. Drinks are allowed in the lobby area however not in the theater. I recommend checking out the Rotunda and enjoying a couple of cocktails before the show. The staff was friendly and restroom facilities were stocked and clean. Parking is a difficult situation which is understandable in the Seattle Center area. I recommend taking public transportation or a Lyft. read more

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I've been at the Rep as a volunteer as well as a patron and I just can't say anything bad about this place. It has great connections to public transport (multiple bus lines, the monorail) and it's conveniently surrounded by bars and restaurants, as well as other sights of Seattle (ahem Space Needle, ahem). The theatre has 2 stages, both of them offer great views from every seat! They sell snacks and drinks and sometimes even have a little gift shop open. Everything I've seen here so far was brilliant, so applause to the whole production team and the actors for making things come true on stage! It's definitely not popular enough, so spread the word and get yourself some culture time. read more

Came here to see Familiar. It's a cozy theater. I don't think there were any bad seats in the house. Plenty of bathrooms and stalls. There's a concession area as you walk thru and also a bar area in the Rotunda. Staff were very nice and helpful. Lots of parking options around the area, but we got lucky and parked on the street and had a nice little walk. Was a Sunday, so parking on street was free! I loved that they allow you to bring your drinks into the theater. Not like other places where you feel like you have to guzzle it before going in. They also have a nice little shop with lots of cool, hand-crafted things; jewelry, art, purses, clothing pieces... Can't wait to check out other shows here! read more

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This is a small theater that shows plays with wonderful, helpful, and friendly staff. The last show I came here to watch "Here Lies Love" which is a out-of-broadway musical. The stage was redone into a 360 stage. There was a stage in the front, the back, on both sides, and in the middle. The middle stage was re-positioned every so often throughout the show. The ushers and the behind-the-scenes crew were amazing and quite organized. I was impressed with it all. The cast and crew were amazing! Since I had purchased floor tickets and it was a very interactive show, it was required to check-in all coats and purses. The staff was very accommodating. It's a free service and tips are optional. I didn't worry about safety regarding my belongings. There is a snack /drink bar in the lobby area and a lounge area to relax in before the show started. The bathrooms had several stalls and were decent. Parking is your usual downtown Seattle parking. However there are so many parking garages in the area. You just take your pick. I highly recommend this theater! Check out their upcoming plays! read more

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We have been so impressed with all the shows we have seen here. Top quality actors and productions. The variety has been great too. Until the lock down we bought a season of tickets. It gets you out of the house and we've never been disappointed. I look forward to when we can go again. It's a shame that more young people aren't in the audience. They are really missing out. read more

Amazing theatre to be experienced here. I have now been here twice...the first time was to see a play and the second to see the musical "Here Lies Love." Both times I was enamored with the modern staging, and on the most recent visit I was especially impressed with the lighting, technology, and sound systems. If you haven't been here before or recently, I highly recommend coming here to see "Here Lies Love." I enjoyed it so much I plan on seeing it again. I really like that the theatre is on the backside of the Seattle Center and has windows throughout the lobby. There's nothing like exiting a show for intermission and being claustrophobic for ten minutes until the show starts back up again. This theatre has ample restrooms for patrons and a good selection of intermission treats. I am slowly but surely making my rounds to all of the theatres in town, but this one has held my attention. Looking forward to seeing this show again before the run is over. Keep up the great work, SRT! read more

I've been coming to plays here for 20 years, and rarely been disappointed. It's the biggest theater in town that's a full-time working theater company (i.e., doesn't book concerts and other performing arts, all they do is plays). They're a serious artistic troupe that has sent many productions to New York in recent years. Even a production of Shakespeare's Cymbeline that I couldn't stand made it to New York and got rave reviews in the New York Times. These guys know how to produce theater. They're one of the big three equity houses in town, meaning that all cast and crew get paid living wages for their work here. The sets and lighting and sound can be spectacular when the play calls for it. When you see a performance here, you see it presented to the fullest extent of the production values inherent in theater. Tickets run in the $40-50 range, but you can get amazing seats at that price, and you can usually get better prices if you buy more tickets at once. Parking is a breeze, with hundreds of (pay) spots available right across the street. There's coffee and cookies and whatnot in the lobby, and I believe you can have a glass of wine or a bottle of beer as well. The lobby is spacious, staff are excited to be there, and the main auditorium (the Bagley Wright Theater) is huge--seats several hundred. The Leo K Theater at the other end of the lobby is smaller, seating maybe a couple hundred, but gets sets every bit as spectacular as the main auditorium (just smaller). Seats are comfortable, sign language interpreters are graciously accommodated, and many performances feature Q&As afterward with cast, crew, playwrights, and public figures knowledgable about issues discussed in the play. Some past favorite productions: Sunday in the Park with George. I was obsessed with Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte for many years. Yes, this started after seeing it in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The Rep put good singers on stage for it, and the set unfolded gradually until the actors were all walking around in a gigantic 3-D version of the painting. The Seafarer. A newer play by Conor McPherson, about old drunks coming to terms with their life's mistakes. Very dramatic ending that shows even the weakest among us will shout in the devil's face if the devil thinks human weaknesses are reason enough to damn us. Moved slowly at first but left me shaken for a long time after. London Suite. World premiere of a play by Neil Simon. Some of the lines still make me chuckle almost 20 years later. Cider House Rules. World premiere in the Leo K. Now a respected part of the theater canon. Tom Hulce (who played Amadeus in that film) adapted it with Jane Jones from Book-It Repertory Theater (also a great company), and they were in attendance while they workshopped the text. Cool to see them in the crowd. From the very good John Irving novel. The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Lily Tomlin's one-woman play, written with Jane Wagner. Seeing Lily Tomlin performing something she believed in so deeply is one of the coolest things I've ever seen on a stage, and the memories have stuck with me ever since. We read this play in college, but I never even hoped I'd get to see it live. Wishful Drinking. Carrie Fisher one-woman play. I'm adding this because Carrie Fisher's great, but the Rep didn't do anything in particular here. She just came out with her props and did her thing. I was sitting in the 2nd row, and she reached over at one point and rubbed the top of my head. Having Princess Leia rub your head is a great way to permanently fuse your childhood self and your adult self into one human being who has lived a complete life. read more

Always a fun and inexpensive date with your spouse. (nosebleeds $17 ea) We've seen two Sherlock Holmes...nicely done! The cast is very entertaining, downright funny sometimes. Sometimes they'll have times to ask the cast questions afterward. The writers do some good originals that we get to see first before they get picked up by bigger producers. They have amazing set design!! We love how they change scenes and have video playing on the set pieces to show movement. Very smooth. There is a little cafe/eatery in the lobby for before the play. Self-pay drip coffee and cookies....take $1 bills. They begin seating 30 minutes before curtain. read more

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Nice theater in Seattle Center. For some reasons I rarely pay attention to this theater even though I walk pass by this place all the time. I like the exterior and interior designs. I watched I Am My Own Wife here days ago. It was brilliant. I particularly like the stage and light effects, probably one of the best theater stage effects I have ever seen being created on stage. Its snacks and beverages are definitely overpriced. read more

What a great venue and friendly staff. 'Sherlock Holmes and the American problem' was a great play. read more

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Saw a play here and was happy to see they allow drinks in the theatre if you switch to a plastic disposable cup (which is not the case at the opera). We were able to find metered street parking without much trouble (for a weeknight show). The play was interesting - I learned a lot about a subject I knew just about nothing about before. The main male performer in the show was excellent. One of the performers was off-key; my husband thought that may have been on purpose to add to the authenticity, regardless, it was distracting. The carpet, seats, and restrooms were all clean. read more

I watched A Thousand Splendid Suns at this theater. It was the first time I had heard of the Seattle Repertory Theatre. I wasn't really sure what to expect. However, as soon as the show started I was just overcome with how beautiful is the set was. The rest of the show was just phenomenal as well. The quality of the productions at the theater are incredibly high and I would definitely recommend going. I also love that they have discounts for students and often do pay as you please performances. read more

This theatre is so beautiful! I watched Here Lies Love and my god, how they manage to get the staging done is amazing. On top of that, they really did a wonderful job in the sound system where if an actor was singing behind you, the voice would be projected from behind you and you knew to turn to look. The lighting is wonderful too. This musical was everything and more than what I expected; it left me speechless. I love the idea of the musical portraying a club where the audience is on the dance floor moving around with the stage as they watch the story unfold. Of course, they also have balcony seats which give you a view of all of "Club Millennium", but the true experience is on the dance floor. The musical runs for 90 minutes which means comfortable shoes are a MUST, but even if you feel any pain after it's all over, it is TOTALLY WORTH IT! I should also add that the crew that work at this theatre are incredibly sweet people who don't give you attitude like staff members at other theatres I've been to and they speak with a friendly smile on their face. Not to mention the crew who work DURING the run of the show, they are there for you if you're short and are standing behind super tall people; they will literally ask you if you can see and then move you to a spot where you have a better view of what's going on on the stage! I love this musical so much and I don't know how I'll be able to enjoy watching a typical seated musical again. read more

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I was reminded of how much live theatre means to me when Mark Z started taking me to performances with him. The caliber of actors, actresses, and musicians who perform at The Rep continuously amaze me as does the writing, direction, and stage settings. I sit in my chair, the lights go down, and in the intimate theatre spaces I'm fully transported into another life ... another experience. I laugh, I cry, I whistle, I holler, I cheer, I think, I appreciate. So happy to have this level of the arts in Seattle. At some point I'll become a season ticket subscriber. Bravo, man, Bravo! "25 and under? Always pay $10". read more

I haven't been here for years but we wanted to see What the Constitution Means To Me and we bought tickets on a whim. The play was great. We knew it would be. We've heard so much about it (and it's over, so if you missed it, it's too late.) But surprisingly. I was really impressed with the theater. The staff was super nice. Everybody was friendly and helpful and it felt like a really warm place to be. Clearly they work hard to make people feel very welcome there. It was very much appreciated. We'll be back. read more

This might be my favorite theatre in Seattle! I have only been here twice, but I have enjoyed both shows. The venue itself is great. There are lots of seating options in the lobby. Also, there are lots of snack and drink options. I really like the seating inside the most, mainly because I can actually see the stage entirely there! If you choose an aisle seat, which I did, you have a straight shot to the stage with no heads blocking your view. That never happens!!! I will say the visitors also seem to be a little better than at other venues. I haven't noticed any obnoxiously loud talkers, chewers, laughers, etc...which I seem to always get lucky enough to sit next to at other places :( Also, prices are pretty reasonable compared to other venues in Seattle, and they offer lots of discount options (i.e. student pricing and day-of discounts). Definitely inquire. I am only giving 4 stars mainly because the show selection isn't always my favorite. In 2 years, I have only seen 2 shows there, and I typically go to 10+ shows per year. I would attend more frequently if they had different options. read more

I've seen a handful of shows here over the years- most recently The Hound of the Baskervilles and Venus in Fur. Both were excellent. The actors are extremely talented. The staff is always cheery and helpful. You can get wonderful seats here for $50 which is a great value. The last two shows I've managed to get 2nd row seats for $50 each. Can't beat that anywhere! Parking is reasonable- $12 across the street in the garage or you have several lots to choose from. Seattle Rep is one of my favorite theaters in the city. I love that you can see a play here for a reasonable price and the productions are top tier. I feel good spending my money at a smaller playhouse. I highly recommend Seattle Rep! read more

As a member of the Seattle Rep Crew, I've seen three or four shows here now. The first was spectacular: The Three Musketeers. Sword fighting, great use of set, amazing costumes, wonderful performances. This has been followed up with a couple others, including "You Can't Take It With You," which included moments of comedy that had me crying with laughter, and "The Road to Mecca," which I saw in preview and still needed some tightening, but nonetheless was still good. The Rep is located in busy lower Queen Anne. Bring cash to park in one of the structures, otherwise find parking in one of the pay-for lots and don't stress over finding free parking. It will be next to impossible. The building itself is a pretty neat. I've sat anywhere from the back row to a far side, and haven't felt like I'm missing anything. Of course super tall people sitting in front of you are going to ruin any view in any venue, but I've seen people be nice enough to swap seats or shuffle over into an unused seat to accommodate another person. There is a wine and beer bar in the lobby, as well as an espresso and baked goods stand. I've stood chatting with the baristas about the shows a couple times, and they're always friendly. However, my favorite is the on-your-honor coffee table; drop a couple bucks in and grab a cup of coffee. I've not had enough change before, and still grabbed a cup of coffee, making sure that I evened up next time I was there. I appreciate that kind of flexibility. I'm also super honest, apparently. Heading out of town and can't use your ticket? With enough notice, you can exchange the day. I've had to do this, and I like that I can still come and see the show, not get deprived for my last minute vacation plans. All in all, the Rep puts on great shows in a great theater. read more

I've been here for probably 5 shows in the past dozen years and it's always a nice experience. Easy places to park nearby, tickets are always at will call, the lobby is large enough to mill around and get a drink if you have time. The seats are pretty comfortable (not nearly as tight as the 5th Avenue) and the sight lines are all good - crucial for live theater. The last show we saw was a performance of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" which was well done, if predictable (can't really do anything new with this, but that's ok). The stage was done up well and like I said, the seats we had (Section 1, Row G, Seats 1 & 2) were just about perfect - close but not insanely so. A good place to see shows that they don't put on most other places, and a fitting place for my 250th review! read more

My wife and I attended Seattle Reps Clybourne Park last night, and we really enjoyed it. This was the Pulitzer Prize winning show that is the prologue and epilogue to A Raisin in the Sun. I was impressed by the way that the play links past racism to contemporary race relations, and the 8 actors really showed their versatility in a show that is also on Broadway right now. We sat in the second row, and the tickets were only $24. I can see why this place fills up their shows by addressing relevant contemporary themes and having some excellent talent as well. With shows like this one here and PNBs Carmina Burana next door (Im not sure when that one has its last show), the arts scene near the Seattle Center continues to deliver something for everyone... read more