I came very close to loving Village Theatre's original musical "Trails."

I loved the music which had all the serenity and majesty of a forest trail. The score combined soaring and melodic tunes with music by Jeff Thomson and lyrics by Jordan Mann, and musical direction by R.J. Tancioco.

My favorite was the beautiful "Miles of Time," delivered flawlessly by Kirsten deLohr Helland.

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Over the weekend, my family went with some friends – we both have 9 year old boys – to see The Kaddywompas Radio Show at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater. I had been to The Thumb before but never for a radio show performance.

When one takes kids to live theater shows, it's always a leap of faith. Will they be absorbed or will I regret the whole experience.

Well, these boys sat together and were absorbed...

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Not only is Village Theatre announcing its new 2013-2014 season, that includes "Les Miserables," the theater company is announcing a couple of other new changes as well to further accommodate audiences.

Performances will have earlier start times on Wednesdays and Thursdays; so instead of the curtain going up at 8 p.m. it will go up at 7:30 p.m. Also, Village is adding a 2 p.m. matinee option to Thursday for its subscription series.

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Back by popular demand, "The Book of Mormon" returns to The Paramount Theatre next July, it was announced Tuesday.

Performances are July 22 through Aug. 10, 2014. The blockbuster musical played a...

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I recommend seeing "Wild Dust" during its last weekend at the Phoenix Theatre and, like watching a good storm, you'll see a tempest of a story on stage.

I was a little surprised by the show because I went expecting a rip-roaring comedy but instead went away really enjoying the well-written characters and the involved plot that unfolded naturally and with lots of powerful revelations.

Sure there were funny parts,...

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Seattle Opera's new production of Puccini's "La Boheme" features sepia-toned photographs of turn-of-the-century Paris.

Before the curtain rises on the famous quartet of the rough-living friends – including Rodolfo, the poet, and Marcello, the painter – the audience is invited to travel across the Atlantic and back in time through the lens of an old camera.

During Saturday's opening night, the use of...

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This weekend is your last chance to catch Red Curtain Productions' whodunit, "Laura."

I thought it was one of the best dramas I've seen at Historic Everett Theatre in quite a while and the show does prove what good stuff local community theatre has to offer.

I'm terrible at guessing the "who" in any whodunit – even with all the crime shows I watch. So having never seen the movie version of this show, I was...

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Classical KING FM 98 radio station announced today the 2013 Young Artist Awards Competition, created by Classical KING and the Seattle Chamber Music Society.

Entries are being accepted online at KING.org Feb. 4 through April 5.

This competition provides a platform for young artists while also including listener's in the competition – everyone is invited to vote for their favorite young musician online at...

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What more can be said that hasn't already about the musical “The Book of Mormon.”?“Best musical of the century.” Check"The perfect Broadway musical.” Check“History is made. The new gold standard for Broadway.” Check.And here's the awkward part for me: the show playing at The Paramount until Jan. 20 is sold out.

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This media alert just came into my in box. The event is Thursday but if you've got talent, go for it.Here's the media alert: 'America's Got Talent' is in Seattle Thursday, Nov. 29 for an open talent casting call.WHAT: Do you have what it takes to win $1 million?

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