"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.
"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.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Ballyhoo Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, Edmonds
Ever-hopeful, Charlie Brown searches for what it means to be a good person, finding unexpected answers from his friends Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally and Snoopy. Visit with the gang as they set out to discover how happiness in life is made up of all the little moments we often take for granted. This bright and sunny show is packed with upbeat songs, funny comics and the creative genius of Charles M. Schultz, with a book by Clark Gesner and Michael Mayer, and music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and Andrew Lippa.
Pick Your Price tickets available starting at $4. Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.
"The Importance of Being Earnest," Emerald Theatre, Various Locations, South King County
Emerald Theatre’s The Importance of Being Earnest will be performed in local gardens and parks in July and August, The Importance of Being Earnest follows the hilarious escapades of two charming bachelors: Jack Worthing, who invents a fictional alter ego named "Ernest" to escape social obligations and and Algernon Moncrieff, who also uses the name "Ernest," as they both woo their respective love interests, Gwendolen and Cecily. Their deceptions lead to a whirlwind of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and laugh-out-loud chaos, all while Wilde skewers the superficiality and hypocrisy of the upper class with his signature wit and razor-sharp social commentary.
Performances at Lake Wilderness Arboretum and Covington Community Park are Pay What You Can. Click here for showtimes and more info.
"Jettison to Europa," Annex Theatre, Capitol Hill
Jettison to Europa follows an astronaut, Carey, as she pioneers the inaugural expedition to Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. Confined to her shuttle’s cockpit during this years-long mission, she is drawn in by the small satellite’s allure as it pulls her away from home. The journey puts both Carey and her relationships back on Earth on an arduous trajectory. Will Carey’s obsession with reaching Europa cost her everything?
Sliding Scale Tickets available starting at $5 for all performances. Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.
"Three Penny Opera," Theatre Battery, Kent Station, Kent
DIE DREIGROSCHENOPER or THE THREEPENNY OPERA is a musical spectacle that tells the story of the notorious serial killer Macheath and his marriage to Polly Peachum, a woman whose family makes their living exploiting the poorest of the poor. Theatre Battery's new production explores a world of desperate beggars, ruthless thieves, and proud sex workers - and they all sing.
All tickets are free. Click here for tickets and more info.
