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Tonight: Two “Almost Live!” alums return to Seattle, bring comedy to the Triple Door

Chris Burlingame — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:00:32 +0000

I grew up revering the local sketch comedy show “Almost Live!” It was my Seattle education before I moved into the city, and still informs much of how I view the city (for better or worse). Two of the show’s former cast members, Joel McHale and Brooks McBeth, are returning to the Emerald City for … Continue reading →

Day 1 Comedy: Bumbershoot 2013

Audrey — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:30:53 +0000

Or if you can’t resist your cattle inclinations, walk down towards the stage and then over to the left. Whatever you do, DO NOT suddenly stop walking and hold up the entire line behind you or change seats four times. The selection of seats at Bumbershoot comedy shows is not like being gay--it doesn't get any better. So just sit down.

Bumbershoot 2013 Pro-Tips

Audrey — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 01:00:24 +0000

"I find it mentally healthiest to pick 2 to 4 must-see things per day, get there with time to spare, and then just browse around in between. Sprinting through crowds and zombies to stick to a rigorous schedule of seeing absolutely everything gets exhausting too fast and robs the festival of surprise discoveries."

In “The Gondoliers,” Gilbert & Sullivan Patter Song Visits Venice

Philippa Kiraly — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:00:57 +0000

The Gondoliers (July 12 to 27 at the Bagley Wright Theatre) calls for 17 principal roles and no less than three prominent young couples, but Seattle G & S, now in its 59th season, has had no trouble finding singers for all those roles.

SIFF 2013: What We Saw (Part 2)

Audrey — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:00:22 +0000

Josh: I often think that documentaries have a bit of a leg-up in the festival circuit. I'm pretty bad about seeing them during the year, so that's a novelty in and of itself. And it's usually a lot easier to tell whether the topic (if not the execution) will be interesting from the capsule description. But More than Honey exceeded expectations on both fronts -- it was both fascinating and beautifully executed.

Jet City Improv Ventures into Gilbert & Sullivan Giddiness

Margaret Higginson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:30:54 +0000

Add in improvised music, as Jet City Improv’s latest venture does, and you've got two things -- comedy and music -- where timing is of utmost importance, and if it doesn’t come together, it’s hard to salvage. For the most part, The Adventures of Gilbert & Sullivan! holds together.