"The Grown-Ups," Dacha Theatre, Various Locations, King County
Welcome to Camp Indigo Woods! (The alumni aren’t thrilled about the name change, but it’s really way more ~ inclusive ~ this way!) The campers are all finally asleep, and the lake is getting quiet. Crack a cold one, make a s'more, tell a scary story. Figure out what you're going to have to do in the morning to keep camp fun and safe without letting the kids find out about... well, you've seen the news.
Following a group of camp counselors trying to mold the leaders of tomorrow when tomorrow is looking bleaker and bleaker, The Grown-Ups explores the traditions that change us, what it takes for us to change them, and how to change yourself when you're hopelessly, tragically not prepared for this.
Touring parks and secret pop-up locations in the Puget Sound area, choose between real-fire and theatrical-fire options and bring a blanket or camp chair.
Pay What You Choose tickets available online starting at $0.00. Click here for locations, showtimes, and tickets.
"Summer Festival," Seattle Chamber Music Society, Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle
Join the World’s Largest Chamber Music Party, June 20–August 1, at Nordstrom Recital Hall, online, and throughout the Seattle area.
A limited number of Pay What You Can tickets are available for all ticketed concerts, online or by calling the box office, starting at $5. Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
"Much Ado About Nothing" and "Anima (her soul)," Island Shakespeare Festival, Whidbey Island
"Much Ado About Nothing" - In a world where words are weapons and wit is a shield, Beatrice refuses to be anything but fiercely independent—until she finds herself caught in a battle of the heart with the equally sharp-tongued Benedick. Meanwhile, her gentle cousin Hero faces a trial of public shame and betrayal, testing the strength of her quiet resolve. Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a sparkling comedy of deception, honor, and unexpected love, where women must carve their own paths amid a society eager to define them.
This season, fearless women defy the status quo, rewrite the rules, and prove that love and selfhood are not a choice—they’re a revolution.
"Anima (her soul)" - The art world is rarely considered the intersection of passion and propriety. But painter Olga de Velaris finds herself at just that crossroads, testing the limits of how much she can express. In 1890’s Rome, she is surrounded by women who must navigate the tightrope of reputation, desire, and survival. Anima is a powerful, rarely staged drama that lays bare the tension between self-determination and the longing for connection, revealing that love—when truly seen—does not have to mean surrender. Step into this quirky, disarming, and award-winning play for an examination of who we’re really seeking.
This season, fearless women defy the status quo, rewrite the rules, and prove that love and selfhood are not a choice—they’re a revolution.
Pay What You Will tickets available at the door for all performances. Click here for showtimes and more info.
"Much Ado About Nothing,""Richard III," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "The Taming of the Shrew," GreenStage, Various Locations, Throughout King County
Since 1989 GreenStage has brought free Shakespeare in the park to Seattle area audiences. Our mission is to foster an appreciation for live theater by eliminating geographical and financial barriers that impede access to the arts. Our shows tour to over 20 parks, large and small in and around Seattle. Attending is easy – just show up, grab a spot on the grass and enjoy. No tickets or reservations are required. Our shows are focused on the text, story, and character relationships in Shakespeare’s plays, with a goal of making the plays fun and easy to understand. See past shows from 36 seasons of GreenStage’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Thank you for joining us in the parks last summer, you paid it forward for our 37th season!
On the 2025 mainstage tour we will be presenting one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and fan favorite Much Ado About Nothing directed by Daniel Wood. We are closing out Shakespeare’s 8 part history epic that we began all the way back in 2017 with Richard III directed by Erin Day. Backyard Bard will be touring abbreviated productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew directed by Nicole Vernon. Performances will run from July 11 – August 16.
All performances are fee, though donations are welcome. Click here for the schedule and more info.
"Dance With Me," DareI to Dance, Theatre Off Jackson, International District
WORLD PREMIERE! Following the genre-defying success of our first dancical in 2024 — which garnered rave reviews, three Gregory Awards nominations, and a BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards nomination for Best Dance Production — Dare to Dance Seattle returns with another groundbreaking new play.
What if everything you thought you knew about your childhood was wrong? Helix needs to return to their childhood home and sort through their late mother’s belongings, right when their dance team is gearing up for a major competition. Torn between the past and the present, Helix embarks on an emotional journey of discovery, healing, and unexpected romance. Watch this intimate story unfold over powerful dance numbers set to a mix of classical pieces and pop hits.
Limited $10 need-based tickets available for all shows. Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.
"The Guardsman," Burien Actor's Theatre, Various Locations, South King County
BAT takes it to the Parks in the Summer of 2025. A popular actor suspects his new actress wife is getting restless, so he takes on his most daring role yet—disguising himself as a dashing guardsman—to test his wife and win her love. The actor sweeps his wife off her feet, creates romance and drama, and nearly torpedoes their marriage in the process.
The Guardsman ultimately asks the question: “Where does the acting end and true emotion begin?”
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Click here for schedule, locations, and more information.
"Shadows Under the Market," Seattle Public Theatre, Green Lake
trange, mysterious entities have always lurked below the streets of Pike Place Market, but they usually keep to the shadows, just out of sight…until now. Something is causing the malevolent energy to spiral out of control, and it’s up to a ragtag group of teen summer employees to stop it. On top of that, the bumbling paranormal agency sent to eradicate the problem only keeps making things worse! They’ll need to figure out how to deal with these dark apparitions (and each other) before the Market is swallowed in shadows forever. A new original horror comedy written for actors ages 14-18.
