Theatres

Since 1979 the Village Theatre has been a producer of musical theatre in Everett and Issaquah. Four main components include: Mainstage, Village Originals, and the Youth Education Program including KIDSTAGE and Pied Piper.

The Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is a non-profit arts organization that features shows at the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle. They operate 365 days a year presenting more than 370 shows annually.

This is the contemporary theatre for arts in greater Seattle. They engage audiences in thought-provoking issues in a humorous light. It was founded in 1965.

The largest theater complex in the Seattle-Tacoma area, encompassing three theaters in downtown Tacoma--Pantages, Rialto, and Theatre on the Square.

The Rialto Theater in Tacoma is one of the two largest theaters in the Theater District, and hosts many musical performances, shows, and comedians.

From September to June the Seattle Children’s Theatre performs at the Charlotte Marting and Eve Alvord Theatres.

Theatre on the Square is the most modern of the three venues in the Broadway Center in Tacoma. It is the home of the Tacoma Actors Guild as well and features lots of unique performances and films.

The Pantages Theater in Tacoma is the oldest theater in town. Its ornate decor and array of shows make it a great spot to enjoy a night out.

Tacoma's best indie theater, The Grand shows art-house, independent, foreign, and other types of film not given their due attention at your average theater.

The Seattle Repertory Theatre was founded in 1963 and produces a mix of classic comedies, Broadway hits, and new dramas in two theatre spaces. They also won the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

Tacoma Musical Playhouse is a smaller, community theater, but one with staying power. This theater in Tacoma features only musicals and each season has a number of great and well-known shows.

The theatre was founded in 1972 by Margaret Booker who named her company Intiman (meaning “the intimate” in Swedish) after a small theatre in Stockholm. The theatre produces dramatic, yet engaging plays that celebrate the intimate relationships among artists and their audience.

The Lakewood Playhouse is a community theater located in the Lakewood Towne Center that shows both plays and musicals.

The Seattle Symphony performs at Benaroya Hall and presents nearly 220 performances annually. The Orchestra opened Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center, where people of all ages explore the world of symphonic music through exhibits, classes, and live music presentations.

The King Cat Theater has been updated keeping it’s old world historic charm and combining it with a new age interior with state of the art sound and lighting. It’s a popular concert hall and also offers community events, film festivals, live theatre, and comedy shows.

AEG Live and Seattle’s First & Goal Inc. joined forces to create WaMu Theater. It is dedicated to all aspects of live entertainment including concerts and special promotions.

The Tacoma Little Theater is a community theater located in the Stadium District with six excellent shows each season.

A popular, intimate venue for live music and featured artists.

The Blue Mouse Theatre is one of the oldest theaters in Tacoma, but uniquely was built as a movie theater from the start. It is located in the Proctor District and shows a new movie each week as well as the Rocky Horror Picture Show twice a month.

Best Movie Theaters in Seattle

The 5th Avenue Theatre is both a great place to see current musicals and plays and a historical attraction in Seattle.

The Paramount Theatre Seattle is one of the cities oldest and most historic theatres. Today, it offers a cool mix of shows, musicals, concerts, and other performances.

The Moore Theatre Seattle is Seattle's oldest theatre. With a rich history, this theatre today hosts many alternative performances both local and international.

A list of theatres located in Seattle and Tacoma, including both major theatres such as the 5th Avenue and smaller venues like Lakewood Musical Playhouse.