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Channeling Nina Simone's daring spirit at Seattle Rep
When Nina Simone broke through the music scene in 1959, the lanky African American singer looked like no other star.
Misha Berson
Misha Berson was the chief theatre critic for The Seattle Times for 25 years. Now a freelance writer and teacher, her work appears in The Seattle Times, American Theatre and other publications, and sh
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From Parks and Rec to A Doll's House
Actress Pamela Reed takes on a sequel to the classic Ibsen play at Seattle Rep.
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A tale of punk rock, addiction and recovery on stage in Seattle
Book-It Repertory Theatre is adapting local writer and punk rocker Tom Hansen’s memoir, ‘American Junkie.’
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Why we can't get enough of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë
It’s not Darcy and Lizzy. Jane Austen and her readers are the true timeless love story.
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Cover story: a play explores the complicated decisions behind wearing a veil
Whether to cover the head or entire body with a scarf or draped clothing is a crucial decision many young