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Pacific Northwest

Theater entertainment in Pacific Northwest

  1. A

    5th Avenue Theater

    Built in 1926 with an opulent Asian motif, the 5th Avenue opened as a vaudeville house; it was later turned into a movie theater and closed in 1979. An influx of funding and a heritage award saved it in 1980, and now it’s Seattle’s premier theater for Broadway musical revivals. It’s worth going just for a look at the architecture. Tickets are available by phone or at the box office at the theater.

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  2. B

    Intiman Playhouse

    The Intiman Theatre Company, Seattle's oldest, takes the stage at this playhouse.

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  3. C

    Seattle Repertory Theater

    The Seattle Repertory Theater (the Rep) won a Tony Award in 1990 for Outstanding Regional Theater. The largest nonprofit resident theater outfit in the Pacific Northwest, it’s known for elaborate productions of big-name dramas and second-run Broadway hits.

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  4. D

    A Contemporary Theatre

    One of the three big companies in the city, fills its $30-million home at Kreielsheimer Place with performances by Seattle's best thespians and occasional big-name actors.

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  5. E

    Market Theater

    The Market Theater hosts improvisational comedy, called Theatersports, on Friday and Saturday night at 10:30pm. Weekday shows are varied and usually start around 8:30pm. Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800-838-3006.

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  6. F

    Portland Center Stage

    The city's main theater company now performs in the Portland Armory – a newly renovated Pearl District landmark with state-of-the-art features.

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  7. G

    Artists Repertory Theatre

    Some of Portland's best plays, including regional premieres, are performed in two intimate theaters.

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  8. H

    Keller Auditorium

    The Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theatre and Oregon Children's Theatre all stage performances here.

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