ASL interpreted musicals, audio described ballet and more await you this month

Seattle’s April lineup features a diverse array of accessible performances, including ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and open-captioned options. This month includes the National tour of Parade at The 5th Avenue Theatre, a best-selling book in musical form with Life of Pi at The Paramount Theatre, Jean-Christophe Maillot’s adaptation of Roméo et Juliette at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the true story of Jersey Boys at Village Theatre. Comedy fans can catch Whitney Cummings, while music lovers can experience Mandy Patinkin in concert. Silent Movie Mondays also returns with the silent German film The Last Laugh shown on the big screen while Donna Parker plays live on the Mighty Wurlitzer. And finally,  Ken Ludwig’s farce Lend Me a Tenor plays in Marysville.

On the Stage

This week we’ve got an eclectic mix of Communist comedy, pie baking, Lorraine Hansberry’s American classic, an origin to the boy band, and a distinguished dance company.

Mother Russia

Theatre | Seattle Rep
Now – April 13 | Tickets

Evgeny and Dmitri are just two average guys who dream of cushy government jobs—but when the fall of the Soviet Union puts hiring on hold, they find work surveilling a former pop star instead.

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More Events

• Waitress | 5th Avenue Theatre | Now – March 30 | View the Program
• A Raisin in the Sun | Taproot Theatre Company | Now – April 19 | View the Program
• Jersey Boys | Village Theatre Issaquah | Now – April 27 | View the Program
• Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Meany Center for the Performing Arts | April 3–5

Next Line

Content advisories aren’t just for films anymore and two great arts organization undertake a new alliance.

• The Seattle Times explores the importance of content advisories in live performances, highlighting how these notices help audiences make informed decisions and create safer, more inclusive spaces. Writer Gemma Wilson discusses the growing practice of providing detailed advisories that address sensitive themes and potentially triggering content, benefiting a diverse range of theatregoers.
• The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group (STG) have formed a strategic alliance to preserve and expand local theatre productions. Through this new alliance, STG will manage the historic venue, which is owned by the University of Washington, while The 5th Avenue Theatre Company will continue to produce its shows throughout its regular season. The other half of the year, STG will program additional events in the theatre. The partnership ensures that The 5th Avenue Theatre remains a cultural hub, strengthens downtown Seattle’s economy, and supports local arts professionals.