Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Politics In first debate for US Senate, Hutchison jabs, Cantwell parries The Democratic incumbent emerged largely unscathed. So did President Trump. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2018
Why 'Billy Elliot' was better as a film Lex Ishimoto performs 'Angry Dance' in 'Billy Elliot.' by jeanlenihan / March 25, 2011
Culture True joy with PNB at the Opera House this week PNB principal dancers Karel Cruz and Carla Körbes in 'Concerto DSCH,' part of 'Contemporary 4.' by jeanlenihan / March 19, 2011
'Black Swan' gets its history right Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" by jeanlenihan / February 26, 2011
Dreamy costumes, strong dancing carry PNB's 'Cinderella' The perfect tulle skirt, as virtuous as Cinderella herself. Above, PNB corps de ballet dancer Stacy Lowenberg in Kent Stowell's 'Cinderella.' by jeanlenihan / February 10, 2011
Entranced by the spell of 'Dancing at Lughnasa' Linda K. Morris as Agnes and Cheyenne Casebier as Rose by jeanlenihan / November 20, 2010
'Stomp' still delivers smiles, 15 years after its first U.S. tour But the show could be more relevant if it tapped into the digital tools of the 21st Century. Maybe even cellphones, seeing as they were ringing in the audience anyway. by jeanlenihan / November 11, 2010
A well-acted but perplexing 'God of Carnage' Denis Arndt as Alan and Bhama Roget as Annette in 'God of Carnage' by jeanlenihan / October 9, 2010