As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, South Sound stages are heating up with an eclectic mix of performances that promise thrills, laughs, music, and a healthy dose of mystery. The fall performing arts season offers something for every theatergoer— from classic whodunits to mariachi magic and musical nostalgia.
At the Washington Center, audiences can kick off the season with a screening of Chaplin’s The Gold Rush set to live Wurlitzer organ music, or take a darker turn with true crime expert Dr. Scott Bonn’s spine-chilling lecture on serial killers. Between those extremes, there’s the eye-popping photography of Inside WonderLab and the hilarious return of God Is a Scottish Drag Queen, this time in Halloween mode.
Comedy reigns supreme in The Capitol Fools, a politically sharp musical parody from the creators of Capitol Steps, while Harlequin’s POTUS dives into high-stakes White House chaos with a feminist twist. For fans of mystery, the season delivers with Murder on the Orient Express and The Da Vinci Code live on stage.
Musical offerings include the GRAMMY®-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México, along with tribute shows like ABRA Cadabra (ABBA) and The Rocket Man (Elton John). If you’re craving something more intimate, An Evening with Celtic Thunder promises stirring vocals and Irish pride.
At Tacoma Arts Live, don’t miss LP & the Vinyl, blending jazz with pop legends, or Can I Kick It?, a martial arts film experience remixed live with hip hop and soul.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, chills, or toe-tapping tunes, this fall’s theatrical lineup is bursting with creativity and heart. Grab your calendar, gather your friends, and get ready for a season of unforgettable performances.
For Additional Information
washingtoncenter.org
harlequinproductions.org
tacomaartslive.org
BY HILLARY RYAN