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Through June 1: "Gloucester Blue"

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Through June 1: "Gloucester Blue"

If you've never been to a show at Harlequin Productions in Olympia, Gloucester Blue by the prolific and celebrated American dramatist, Israel Horovitz, would be an amazing initiation. Horovitz has written more than 70 plays, won numerous awards for his work, founded the Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester Mass. and

Class, desire and crime collide in "Gloucester Blue"

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Class, desire and crime collide in "Gloucester Blue"

If you've never been to a show at Harlequin Productions in Olympia, Gloucester Blue by the prolific and celebrated American dramatist, Israel Horovitz, would be an amazing initiation. Horovitz has written more than 70 plays, won numerous awards for his work, founded the Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester Mass. and

Through May 26: "Little Shop of Horrors"

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Through May 26: "Little Shop of Horrors"

Whether you've seen Little Shop of Horrors or not, it is so much a part of our pop culture that it is difficult not to have some preconceived ideas when you hear the title. Thankfully, Tacoma Little Theatre's production of the musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken

Tacoma Little Theatre stages "Little Shop of Horrors"

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Tacoma Little Theatre stages "Little Shop of Horrors"

Whether you've seen Little Shop of Horrors or not, it is so much a part of our pop culture that it is difficult not to have some preconceived ideas when you hear the title. Thankfully, Tacoma Little Theatre's production of the musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken lives up

"Legally Blonde": Pretty in pink at Tacoma Musical Playhouse

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"Legally Blonde": Pretty in pink at Tacoma Musical Playhouse

Oh my gosh, you guys! Tacoma Musical Playhouse's version of Legally Blonde the Musical totally hits their stage with mixed success. Amidst the humor there are some (preferably) forgettable tunes and themes in this vapid tale of Elle Woods' pursuit to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner. The original production of

Through April 14: "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood"

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Through April 14: "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood"

It's difficult to say which members of the audience had a better time at Olympia Family Theater's production of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. Written by Mary Lynn Dobson, the play follows the basic Robin Hood plot but with the addition of some creative license has

"The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" delights all ages

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"The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" delights all ages

It's difficult to say which members of the audience had a better time at Olympia Family Theater's production of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. Written by Mary Lynn Dobson, the play follows the basic Robin Hood plot but with the addition of some creative license has been described

Tacoma Little Theatre adapts "Joy Luck Club" for the stage

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Tacoma Little Theatre adapts "Joy Luck Club" for the stage

Families are complicated. Many times we are closest to those we choose to share our burdens rather than the people biology have given us for family. The bonds between parent and child are influenced by so much more than the desire to be close. The Joy Luck Club at Tacoma

Through March 3: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged (Revised)"

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Through March 3: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged (Revised)"

Many theater companies search for the perfect formula to fill their seats and ensure a successful season. Often this leads to the overproduction of a few staple scripts. Thankfully, Tacoma Little Theatre's Second Stage goes a different route. If they were using a formula, this is what

"Complete Shakespeare, Abridged (Revised)" - sublimely silly, but satisfying

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"Complete Shakespeare, Abridged (Revised)" - sublimely silly, but satisfying

Many theater companies search for the perfect formula to fill their seats and ensure a successful season. Often this leads to the overproduction of a few staple scripts. Thankfully, Tacoma Little Theatre's Second Stage goes a different route. If they were using a formula, this is what it would be:

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Preview: Tacoma Musical Playhouse 2012-13 season

APPLAUSE >>> After reviewing the majority of shows at Tacoma Musical Playhouse this season, I wasn't sure I would be interested in taking on quite as many during the 2012-2013 season. That was until I got the list of their upcoming shows. While I probably won't end up at all of

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TONIGHT: Occupy Neverland

TACOMA STAGE FLIES HIGH WITH PETER PAN >>> Piers Chater Robinson's Peter Pan is adapted from the play by J.M. Barrie. The story strikes a chord with kids who don't want to grow up, as well as adults who wish they were responsibility-free like children. Or people who

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THEATER REVIEW: “Always, Patsy Cline”

ONE OF TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE'S BEST PRODUCTIONS OF THE YEAR >>>   Always, Patsy Cline is a musical for people that love music but are not particularly fond of musicals. It's more like a concert with a play interspersed between the songs. The story is about the beginning of the six-year friendship

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