The Wiz at The 5th Avenue Theatre

Video: Watch the Trailer for INTO THE WOODS at The 5th Avenue Theatre

February 21, 2023

Watch the trailer for The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, now playing through March 5, 2023. 

SEATTLE CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARDS (JAY'S PICKS) 2022

January 06, 2023

Dear Readers, I don’t need to tell you, it’s been a crazy year. Many theaters just coming back to life or ramping up again post pandemic. But even with all the chaos, Seattle still comes up with some amazing shows from theaters large and small. Here’s a list of my personal picks for outstanding shows and performers from the past year, 2022.

Cast Announced For The 5th Avenue Theatre's Educational Touring Company's NORTHWEST BOOKSHELF

December 05, 2022

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced casting for Northwest Bookshelf, this season's Educational Touring Company show, which will tour to schools and community centers across Washington state from February to May 2023.

Cast Announced For Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS At 5th Avenue Theatre

November 28, 2022

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced casting for its upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, playing this winter from February 10 to March 5, 2023.

Review: THE WIZ at The 5th Avenue Theatre

November 28, 2022

L. Frank Baum’s classic fantasy “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is the gift that just keeps on giving. From its 1901 origins to the 1939 iconic film to any number of sequels, movies, and even a Broadway musical or two, we always seem to want to hear more and more about the magical land of Oz. And no small part of those tales is the fabulous William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls, Tony Award winning musical, “The Wiz” from 1974. And now the 5th Avenue Theatre has brought this green gem to vivid life with their current delightful production.

Spend The Holidays At The 5th Avenue Theatre With THE WIZ Next Month

October 20, 2022

Performances of The 5th Avenue Theatre's original staging of The Wiz, the beloved reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that celebrates and centers Black joy, starts one month from today on Saturday, November 19, running through December 23, 2022.

Cast Announced For THE WIZ at the 5th Avenue Theatre

September 07, 2022

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the cast for its new original staging of The Wiz, playing this holiday season from November 19 - December 23, 2022.

Special Offer: You Belong at The 5th Avenue Theatre

July 21, 2022

Special Offer: You Belong at The 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2022/23 Season

April 11, 2022

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced its 2022/23 Season. The 2022/23 Season features a dynamic lineup of musical theater magic that includes a world premiere, a co-production with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, and more. Check out the fill season

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces Second Cycle of New Musical Commissions for FIRST DRAFT: RAISE YOUR VOICE

July 28, 2021

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced today the five writing teams representing BIPOC writers of all gender identities, women writers, transgender writers, gender non-conforming writers, and non-binary writers that have been selected to receive a First Draft Commission in the second cycle of its new musical development program, First Draft: Raise Your Voice.

Initial Casting Announced For 5th Ave's WEST SIDE STORY

April 17, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced initial casting for West Side Story, the sweeping tale of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in what is one of the most important and powerful musicals of all time.