Early Giving is Open for GiveBIG
It’s time to get that giving feeling with GiveBIG, a poignant comedy takes the stage at Seattle Rep, and a new feature from Seattle Opera delves into their next production.
GiveBIG is Washington’s biggest fundraising event of the year—and your chance to make a powerful impact is coming up on May 6–7. For 48 hours, people across the state will come together to support the nonprofits that make our communities stronger, kinder, and more connected. From arts and education to health, housing, and the environment, every donation fuels the vital work happening all around us. With many gifts matched by generous sponsors, your support can go even further.
Now’s the time to get that giving feeling. Set a reminder, make your gift early, or better yet—start a personal fundraising page and rally your network around the causes you love. Whether you give $10 or $1,000, you’ll be part of a statewide movement rooted in generosity and hope. Don’t wait on the sidelines—join the momentum, lift up the work that inspires you, and help make GiveBIG a celebration to remember. Early giving is now open, so don’t wait, make your donation today.
As a subscriber to Encore+, you are eligible to enter to win two tickets to an upcoming performance of 100 Years of Epic Film Scores at Seattle Symphony on May 31. Share this newsletter with your friends and family, ask them to subscribe, and they’ll be entered to win as well!
On the Stage
This week you can travel around the country without leaving Seattle: join an artist in Miami, a group of singers from New Jersey, and a newlywed couple in Georgia.
Laughs in Spanish
Theatre | Seattle Rep
Now – May 11 | Tickets
Mari is about to open a career-defining show in her Miami art gallery, but when the paintings are stolen the day of the event, all hell breaks loose. Her movie star mother sweeps into town under suspicious pretenses, the intern picks up the wrong catering order, and her high school crush arrives in a most unexpected manner.
More Events
- The Things Around Us | Intiman Theatre | Now – May 4
- Jersey Boys | Village Theatre Issaquah | Now – April 27 | View the Program
- Parade | The 5th Avenue Theatre | Now – May 4 | View the Program
- Augustin Hadelich Plays Prokofiev | Seattle Symphony | Now – April 26
Next Line
Dive deep into the upcoming performance of Tosca and check out what to expect from Seattle Rep in their 2025/26 season.
- Seattle Opera’s upcoming Tosca brings with it more than soaring arias and high drama—it carries the weight of tradition, craftsmanship, and a legacy that spans decades. A new piece from Seattle Opera’s dramaturg Jonathan Dean traces the story behind the production’s hand-painted sets, their journey from Milan to McCaw Hall, and the enduring vision that continues to shape how this beloved opera is brought to life.
- Seattle Rep has announced its 2025/26 season, featuring seven powerful productions that explore resilience in the face of life’s challenges. The season includes a highly anticipated tenth-anniversary staging of Come From Away, set to be a major hit this holiday season. With a mix of new and familiar titles, these plays highlight some of the most significant works of the 21st century. Six out of the seven productions will be #BuiltBySeattleRep in the company’s own workshops, showcasing the immense talent of local actors, directors, designers, and artisans.
