Arts & Life Drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and Ben DeLaCreme hit the Seattle stage for the holidays Two of the most famous drag queens in the world are in Seattle to perform their annual holiday show. Angela King Play AudioListen 6 mins
Arts & Life Renton Civic Theatre recasts leadership following revelations of child sex abuse convictions Diana Opong
Arts & Life As theaters scramble to reach new audiences, three get $1 million each The Mellon Foundation announced grants of $1 million to three theaters: Actors Theatre of Louisville, Long Wharf in New Haven and Portland Center Stage. Elizabeth Blair
Arts & Life Seattle Opera brings the 'uncomfortable truth' of Malcolm X to the stage "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X," premiers on the West Coast at the Seattle Opera this month. Originally staged in 1985, the production was revitalized by a new production by the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 2023. Opening night is Saturday, Feb. 24. Mike Davis Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 20 mins
Arts & Life Too soon! Arts and culture reporter Mike Davis leaves KUOW for WBEZ in Chicago Mike shares arts picks and reflections before his move east. Kim Malcolm Mike Davis Play AudioListen 8 mins
Arts & Life Friends, family, and legacy. 'The Book of Will' teaches Seattle the meaning of life In the wake of William Shakespeare’s death, two actors embark on an improbable journey to publish his complete works and ensure the playwright’s legacy lives on. Laughter ensues. Mike Davis
Arts & Life 'Beat it' to the Paramount for MJ the Musical. It's Dangerously good! “MJ the Musical” is the latest biographical Broadway touring play highlighting the lives and careers of culture shifting musicians to reach Seattle. And similar to the shows featuring the Temptations and Tina Turner, this production about the King of Pop had many moments when audience members left their seats to sing and dance to popular tunes. Mike Davis
Arts & Life Top 3 Seattle holiday shows for kids, adults, and families in 2023 Whether you’re into theater, ballet, burlesque, or just looking for an enjoyable holiday-themed experience, there is a show in the Seattle area for you. Mike Davis
Arts & Life Mike's arts picks cover adult, kid, and family-friendly Christmas theater bases KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis shares his bountiful wish list with Kim Malcolm. Mike Davis Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Could a streetcar be the key to reviving downtown Seattle's arts and entertainment scene? Downtown Seattle has the Seattle Art Museum, the Paramount, the symphony, and some other theaters and galleries. But it hasn’t been the center of Seattle’s arts scene for a long time. Now, with downtown struggling economically, Mayor Bruce Harrell has been talking about a new arts and entertainment district downtown. He says he wants to put a streetcar right down the middle of it. The city has even branded the proposed streetcar line as the “Culture Connector.” So, you can’t talk about the streetcar now without thinking about the arts. This raises a question: What do streetcars have to do with art? More than you’d think. Joshua McNichols Mike Davis Play AudioListen 16 mins
