Category Archives: On Stage

Skyline’s SkyOpera’s wonderful opening night – a huge success

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

What a treat is was to have live first class opera singers at Skyline supported by generous gifts from residents. It was produced by the amazing Cornelius Rosse. Above are the SkyOpera’s performers from last Thursday’s live performance. Don’t miss … Continue reading →

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Show Divine – free singalong at the Paramount on May 21st

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

STG Presents Show Divine at 9th & Pine at The Paramount Theatre on Monday, May 21, 2018. FREE EVENT. Doors at 6:00 pm – Event at 7:00 pm SHOW DIVINE AT 9TH & PINE (original billing used March 1, 1928) celebrates … Continue reading →

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Crosscut Festival nearby, Feb. 2 & 3.

Posted on December 21, 2017 by William Calvin

“The Crosscut Festival will bring together some of the boldest thought leaders in politics, business and social justice activism to be interviewed live on stage by some of the finest journalists in the Pacific Northwest. Organized by the news outlet … Continue reading →

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Candice Bergen talks about her father

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Deadline Hollywood: “Before she was Murphy Brown and the star of such films as Carnal Knowledge, Candice Bergen grew up watching her father Edgar Bergen scratch his way to stardom with his arm up the back of the wooden puppet Charlie McCarthy. She has teamed with James … Continue reading →

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“Hamilton” cast delivers a message to V.P. Pence

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Jim deMaine

In a remarkable performance of “Hamilton” the cast made a dramatic statement to the Vice President elect who attended the performance. Trump has taken offense on Twitter and demanded an apology. A taste of things to come it appears. Click here … Continue reading →

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“Election Fever” – another chance to view the performance

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Jim deMaine

  From Ann Milam: A number of you have enquired about a repeat performance of “Election Fever,” which we enjoyed here on August 19. This was the world premiere of Linda Kitchen’s hilarious creation, also known as “Trump It,” a pastiche … Continue reading →

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A magical time at “Hamilton”

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Jim deMaine

My son-in-law recently  flew off for a weekend in New York, just to see Hamilton, with our 14 year old granddaughter and her friend. “I may not live to see our glory (I may not live to see our glory) But … Continue reading →

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‘Sylvia’ for the Dog Lovers

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jim deMaine

Annaleigh Ashford plays a stray dog with Matthew Broderick as her new owner in A.R. Gurney’s comedy “Sylvia,” on Broadway at the Cort Theater.  It has been at the Rep here in Seattle before – a couple of times.  If … Continue reading →

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“Hold These Truths” at ACT Theater

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Jim deMaine

There’s lots going on with excellent coverage by Crosscut, Seattle’s on-line news source. At ACT theater – 90 minutes, no intermission:  “Jeanne Sakata’s one-man show is inspired by the true story of University of Washington student Gordon Hirabayashi. Gordon agonizes … Continue reading →

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