WEST OF LENIN

by Jay Irwin - September 20, 2024

Dear Readers, it looks like we have a new show topic trend hitting us square in our CPU, artificial intelligence and how it’s becoming more and more a part of our world. There’s a new musical about robots falling in love about to start on Broadway. And in the last week I’ve seen two shows in this ve...

by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2024

After more than 20 years performing at planetariums around the world, John Kaufmann and Dan Dennis are once again bringing, “Starball: A Dreamy Musical Astronomy Show” home to Seattle!  ...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024

Blue Hour Theatre Group will present the world premiere of THE PLAGUE MASTER GENERAL (A BUBONIC COMEDY). Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

by Blair Ingenthron - March 02, 2024

West of Lenin & The Panel Jumper will present The Panel Jumper **LIVE** on Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 8:00pm PST, celebrating the magic of Nerd Culture in its myriad forms....

by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2023

Join The Stay Up Late Show and Theatre off Jackson for FRIED GREEN BEACHES, a hilarious comedy about friendship, womanhood, and growing up. Featuring sketches, songs, and stories, this pop culture spectacle pays homage to iconic movies and media. Don't miss this 80-minute nostalgic journey. Ages 18+...

by Blair Ingenthron - June 11, 2023

General Gabler's Theatre (GGT)-a new Seattle-based theatre company specializing in the works of Henrik Ibsen-has announced its inaugural production. GGT will present Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Eva Le Gallienne. The play runs from August 4-12, 2023 at West of Lenin in the Fremont nei...

by Jay Irwin - December 04, 2022

Dear Readers, we all know that travelling during the holidays can be a nightmare. Delayed flights, family drama, not to mention dealing with others attempting their own travels. But as frustrating as it can be, what’s not frustrating is the delightful cast of characters created by Maggie Lee in her ...

by Jay Irwin - October 16, 2022

A world premiere play, set in the 1650’s, that resonates so much with today? That’s what we currently have from Macha Theatre Works with their production of “La Tofana’s Poison Emporium”. While this piece presents an actual murderess/savior from history, it also, deftly correlates to the woes of tod...