Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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The 5th Avenue Theatre
“The venerable 5th puts on traveling Broadway shows (Jersey Boys) and produces in-house shows that have gone on to Broadway (Hairspray).—Chris Clayton, arts and culture editor, Seattle Magazine. Musicals in an ornate 1926 theater; located downtown. Tickets from $20. 1308 Fifth Avenue; tel. +1 206 625 1900. www.5thavenue.org
Seattle Opera
“Full-blown productions of classic and newer works, with internationally respected singers.”—Misha Berson, theater and arts critic, Seattle Times. Performances in the 2003 Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. Tickets from $25. 321 Mercer Street; tel. +1 206 389 7676. www.seattleopera.org
Pacific Northwest Ballet
“The forward-thinking director, Peter Boal, does a masterful job.”—Chris Clayton. Classic and contemporary ballet, from the annual Nutcracker to works by George Balanchine; performances in Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Tickets from $20. 321 Mercer Street; tel. +1 206 441 2424. www.pnb.org
Seattle Symphony
“A highly regarded symphony orchestra under the baton of Gerard Schwarz.”—Misha Berson. Performs a wide range of works in the acoustically excellent Benaroya Hall. Tickets from $20. 200 University Street; tel. +1 206 215 4747. www.seattlesymphony.org
INTIMAN Theatre
Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, “led by hot Broadway directing veteran Bartlett Sher.”—Misha Berson. Presents classics and premieres, including the award-winning The Light in the Piazza. Performances at the INTIMAN Playhouse at Seattle Center. Tickets from $10. 201 Mercer Street; tel. +1 206 269 1900. www.intiman.org
On the Boards
“Experimental dance, theater, music, and performance art from the Pacific Northwest and around the world.”—Misha Berson. Shows at the Merrill Wright Mainstage Theater; located in lower Queen Anne. Tickets from $18. 100 W. Roy Street; tel. +1 206 217 9888. www.ontheboards.org
