February is packed with performances designed for everyone to enjoy in Seattle
This week we’ve got February’s accessible performances, “Blues for an Alabama Sky” opens at Seattle Rep, and ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare announce a visionary new merger.
February is filled with performances that welcome and inspire everyone. Seattle’s arts scene is offering a fantastic lineup of accessible and inclusive shows, including ASL interpretation, audio description, and sensory-friendly options. Whether you’re drawn to a gripping play, a lively musical, or a stunning dance performance, these events ensure that all audiences can experience the magic of live performance.
Dial M for Murder
- ASL Interpreted: February 8 at 2 p.m.
- Captioned: February 22 at 2 p.m.
Murder has a familiar ring. Tony married his wife for her money, and now he plans to murder her for it. But when his perfect plans go awry, he has to improvise — and now his wife’s former lover Maxine and a wily inspector from Scotland Yard must race against the clock to unravel his schemes.
Village Theatre Issaquah
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On the Stage
This week you can take a step into the Harlem Renaissance, experience a taiko ensemble, join a conversation between two renowned authors, solve a murder mystery, and take part in a revolution.
Blues for an Alabama Sky
Theatre | Seattle Rep
Now – February 23 | Tickets
Lyrical and deeply moving, Pearl Cleage’s classic drama will immerse you in the joy, sorrow, and resilience of a society on the brink of change.
More Events
- Kodō | Meany Center for the Performing Arts | Now – February 1
- Lewis and Tolkien | Taproot Theatre Company | Now – February 22 | View the Program
- Dial M for Murder | Village Theatre Issaquah | Now – February 23 | View the Program
- Hamilton | Broadway at The Paramount | February 4 – March 5 | View the Program
Next Line
Two outstanding theatres announce their merger, go behind the scenes of an opera with a podcast, and enter to win tickets to a show.
- ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company have announced their merger, effective July 1, 2025. This union transforms ACT’s home into a hub for Shakespeare, classic and contemporary plays, and theatre education in the Pacific Northwest, strengthening artistic reach and community collaboration. By combining resources, the newly merged company is set to grow with greater resilience and impact.
- Get ready for The Magic Flute at Seattle Opera with their latest podcast with Dramaturg Jonathan Dean. Learn how the opera conquered the world before the invention of supertitles through its musical story telling.
- As a subscriber to Encore+, you are eligible to enter to win two tickets to an upcoming performance of Sara Bareilles’s pop-rock musical Waitress at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Share this newsletter with your friends and family, ask them to subscribe, and they’ll be entered to win as well!
