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Thu., Feb. 20, 2020
100 years ago in the Inland Northwest: Theater troupe plans performances at logging camps
The Little Theater Company of Spokane was making plans to fan out into the woods to entertain the lumberjacks in the region’s logging camps.
Thu., Feb. 6, 2020
Aspire Community Theatre brings strife of working ‘9 to 5’ to Kroc Center stage
“9 to 5,” directed by Trigger Weddle, opens Friday and continues through Feb. 16.
UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 30, 2020
Theater review: Don’t miss Civic’s take on Tony-winning ‘Murder’
Despite “murder” already being in the title, the musical dark comedy “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” opens with “Prologue: A Warning to the Audience” – meaning that if …
UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 21, 2020
Review: CdA Playhouse cast brings heart to thought-provoking ‘Fun Home’
As I walked out of Lake City Playhouse in Coeur d’Alene on Saturday night, I read a text from a friend. He’d always wanted to see “Fun Home,” the Tony-winning …
Fri., Jan. 17, 2020
Plenty of laughs found in Spokane Civic Theatre’s ‘Present Laughter’
The play opened on Jan. 17 and runs through Feb. 2.
Thu., Jan. 16, 2020
Transported to the tropics: Jimmy Buffett-inspired musical will warm Spokane theatergoers
After this week’s cold snap in Spokane, it might actually be a perfect time to “Escape to Margaritaville.” The Jimmy Buffett-inspired Broadway musical is making a swing through Spokane next …
Thu., Jan. 16, 2020
Lake City Playhouse production marks regional premiere of ‘Fun Home’
“Fun Home” opens today and continues through Feb. 2. The musical is directed by Brooke Wood, with musical direction by Heather Brown and choreography by Crystal Bain.
UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 16, 2020
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live’ rescheduled to Feb. 6
Due to weather conditions preventing the “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live” show from arriving in Spokane in time for tonight’s performance at the First Interstate Center for the Arts, the …
UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 3, 2020
A winter of comedy, dance, theater: Tom Segura, Broad Comedy, ‘An American in Paris,’ ‘Jay and Silent Bob’
Spokane is kicking off 2020 on a high note with plenty of theater, comedy and dance shows happening in the coming months.
Thu., Dec. 19, 2019
Christmas shows are plentiful through the weekend
The countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest, but the area’s lively entertainment scene offers plenty of glittering gifts to unwrap before Santa’s arrival. Here are some holiday highlights.
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 14, 2019
‘Traditions of Christmas’ keeps Broadway producer Laura Little coming back to Coeur d’Alene
Since 2011, Laura Little’s name has been synonymous with Christmas in Coeur d’Alene thanks to “Traditions of Christmas,” a Radio City Music Hall-style show she brought to the city from …
Thu., Nov. 28, 2019
Holiday highlights include ‘A Christmas Story,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘The Nutcracker’
Holiday lights are strung up all over the city, and Christmas shows are lighting up local stages. Just this week, the offerings run the gamut from the circus and ballet …
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 21, 2019
Kenneth Lonergan’s ‘This Is Our Youth’ is as relevant as ever
Andrew Start is no stranger to working in minimalism. Having previously directed “The Flick” for Spokane Civic Theatre, Start again brings his audience an intimate portrayal of humanity, this time …
Thu., Nov. 14, 2019
Director Andrew Start highlights nostalgia in Civic’s ‘This Is Our Youth’
“This Is Our Youth” opens Friday and runs through Dec. 8 in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre.
Thu., Oct. 10, 2019
Actor Mike Wiley singlehandedly brings story of Emmett Till to life in ‘Dar He’
Actor Mike Wiley will make his West Coast debut with a production of “Dar He” at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University.
UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 21, 2019
Review: Elizabeth Caballero, cast mates soar in INO’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ at the Fox
Inland Northwest Opera’s current gift to our region is a production of Giacomo Puccini’s durable masterpiece “Madame Butterfly” (1906), which is being presented in two performances this weekend at Martin …
Fri., Sept. 20, 2019
Review: Civic’s ‘Matilda: The Musical’ as charming as beloved book and movie
“Matilda: The Musical,” reviewed Sept. 14, continues through Oct. 13 at Spokane Civic Theatre.
Thu., Sept. 19, 2019
On velvet wings: Elizabeth Caballero as Cio-Cio San leads ‘Madame Butterfly’ at the Fox
Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Madame Butterfly” is the story of Cio-Cio San, a geisha known as Madame Butterfly, and Lt. Pinkerton, a U.S. Naval officer with whom Butterfly has a contracted …
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 19, 2019
Paper by design: ‘Madame Butterfly’ stage director Fenlon Lamb is familiar with many aspects of opera, including design
One of the fascinating aspects of Inland Northwest Opera’s “Madame Butterfly,” at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Friday and Sunday, is that the set is made of paper. …
Thu., Sept. 12, 2019
Falls Arts Preview: A season full of comedy, dance and theater
Comedy, dance, theater – no matter your interest, or age, there is plenty to take in in the coming months. Read on to learn more about what’s coming to town …
Fri., Aug. 16, 2019
Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ ends season on high, fabulous note
If you’ve never understood why every energetic theater kid fawns over “Mamma Mia!,” you’ll get it after this production. It’s inspiring to see the direction of Yvonne A.K. Johnson fleshed …
Thu., Aug. 8, 2019
Emma Larson reunites with Spokane Valley Summer Theatre in ‘Mamma Mia!’
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” opens Friday and runs through Aug. 18.
UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 8, 2019
GU’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center announces 2019-20 season
Tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 21 through the box office, 211 E. Desmet Ave. and (509) 313-2787.
Wed., Aug. 7, 2019
‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ celebrates nostalgic work of Leiber, Stoller
The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will close its 2019 season with a production of “Smokey Joe’s Café,” which opens Aug. 8 and runs through Aug. 25.
Wed., Aug. 7, 2019
Review: ‘Les Misérables’ at the FICA tells a story that still rings true
“Les Misérables,” based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel, dives into big themes – crime and justice, love and forgiveness, life and death. The beloved musical, now playing in Spokane as …
Thu., Aug. 1, 2019
Dreaming a dream as national tour of ‘Les Miserables’ begins Tuesday at the FICA
The touring production of the iconic musical lands in Spokane on Tuesday for an eight-show run.
UPDATED: Tue., July 30, 2019
Single tickets on sale Friday for STCU Best of Broadway and National Geographic Live
Tickets are available at
Thu., July 25, 2019
Spokane native Cherie Price returns home with ‘Menopause the Musical’
“Menopause the Musical” will be performed Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bing Crosby Theater in downtown Spokane.
Thu., July 18, 2019
Laura Little’s ‘Cabaret’ supports performers on and off stage
A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Northwest Theatre Arts and Education Foundation.
Wed., July 17, 2019
Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ is a classic for modern audiences
For the modern American masses, a play like “Oklahoma!” might not hold wide appeal without promises of stark, modernizing changes. That was the route taken with its recent Broadway revival, …