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SUMMARY:She Loves Me
DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\nDirected by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling European city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash more often than not; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! …Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Join Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the secret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/she-loves-me/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Barefoot in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word: he’s a straight‑laced lawyer; she’s a free spirit chasing her next thrill. Their sixth‑floor Manhattan walk‑up is riddled with leaks\, bad plumbing\, and a paint job long overdue. After a six‑day honeymoon\, Corie’s eccentric mother crashes the party\, and their quirky attic neighbor\, Velasco\, drops in—literally—turning domestic bliss into comic mayhem. As Paul’s pragmatism clashes with Corie’s spontaneity\, only a barefoot sprint through Washington Square can save their marriage. Smart\, snappy\, and full of heart\, Tony Award-winning Barefoot in the Park opened on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 1\,530 performances\, becoming Neil Simon’s first smash hit and one of the ten longest‑running plays in Broadway history. Today\, Simon’s landmark comedy remains an American stage treasure\, its sparkling wit and heartfelt charm as irresistible as ever.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/barefoot-in-the-park/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T155615Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:The Lord Franzannian Royal Olympia Spectacular Vaudeville show is seeking new original acts for its 20th anniversary show!\nNOW is the time to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER in preparation for the September auditions.\nWe are seeking dancers\, singers\, clowns\, puppeteers\, comics\, sketch artists\, strongmen/women\, freaks\, burlesque performers\, acrobats\, and ___________ plus anything else you can think of!\nCome be part of Olympia history and perform in Olympia’s best community variety show! All performers are paid.\nAll talents considered: traditional performance genres to modern bizarre concepts. We want your weird talent. What can you do?\n\nAuditions\nSeptember 13\, 2026\n2-5 pm\nWild Child performance space\n414 4th Ave E. Downtown Olympia\n\nDetails:\nShow Runs Oct 9\,10\,11\, and 16\,17\,18\, and 23\,24\, 2026\nTwo required rehearsals Oct 7 and 8.\nActs should be 2-5 minutes in duration.\nVirtual/video auditions also accepted\nGo to www.professionaltalker.com/vaudvilleshow to submit video auditions and to get more information.\nDirected by Elizabeth Lord\nMore info and questions 360-250-2721
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/auditions-for-variety-show/
LOCATION:Wild Child\, 414 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, Olympia\, 89501
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="BigShowCity":MAILTO:elizabeth-lord@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:StoryOly Grand Slam
DESCRIPTION:What: The 11th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam\nWhen: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\nTime:     Door at 6pm\n               Show at 7pm\nWhere: Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA\nTickets: $23.25 (includes OFS service fee of $3.25) in Advance at https://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/movie/storyoly-grandslam or at OFS Box Office.\nYou Can at the DOOR\, no one turned away night of event!\n\n STORYOLY GRAND SLAM\n\nDetails:\nThis is the culminating event of StoryOly\, the season finale!\nEvery month (Nov- Aug) people gather and listen to personal stories\, true stories from life\, told by their fellow community members at the monthly StoryOly Storytelling Slam. At each storytelling slam (contest) a winner is chosen based on their excellent storytelling skills. Now – those selected monthly winners will compete with each other for the StoryOly Grand Slam Title! And a sizeable Cash Prize!\n\nHosted by local storyteller Elizabeth Lord.\nThree local celebrity judges will choose the Grand Slam Champion. This year’s judges are former Olympia mayor Cheryl Selby\, Oly Arts publisher/actor John Serembe\, and Window Seat Media folklorist/oral historian Elaine Vradenburgh.\nLive music opens and closes the night with Moon Scooter (A local four-piece funk combo).\nIf you are a fan of The Moth Radio Show this is the event for you!\n\nA portion of the Door proceeds will benefit The Downtown Olympia Creative District. DOCD | Downtown Olympia Creative District\n\nCash Only bar upstairs provided by Olympia Film Society.\nThe best of the Olympia best will tell stories this night! Join Us!\n\nMore info:\nContact Elizabeth Lord\, 360-250-2721\nwww.storyoly.com
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/storyoly-grand-slam/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="StoryOly":MAILTO:amyorca@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T190000
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SUMMARY:Staged reading of “Brighton Beach Memoirs”
DESCRIPTION:Support local families at a staged reading of Neil Simon’s classic play about immigrants\, “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/staged-reading-of-brighton-beach-memoirs/
LOCATION:Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 2315 Division St. NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T180000
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SUMMARY:Gandhi's wife tells her side of the story
DESCRIPTION:Who was Kasturba Gandhi? As Mahatma Gandhi’s wife\, Kasturba Gandhi was an activist\, a freedom fighter in her own right\, and an inspiration to many in India’s struggle for independence. \n\nSouth Sound Story Guild zooms in storyteller Roopa Mohan\, a native of India\, now from San Francisco\, California. Roopa takes on the persona of Kasturba Gandhi\, Gandhi’s wife\, and tells her side of the story. \n\nOn Wednesday\, October 7\, at Traditions Cafe\, at 6 pm\, South Sound Story Guild zooms in two storytellers from out of town. At 7 pm\, we open Story Swap\, where audience members may tell a story\, personal or folktale\, about 8 minutes in length. So come to sit back and listen or to tell your own story.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/gandhis-wife-tells-her-side-of-the-story/
LOCATION:Traditions Fair Trade Cafe\, 300 5th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSoundStoryGuild":MAILTO:mlott1256@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T154000
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SUMMARY:FDR’s Very Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House\, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis\, laugh\, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging times\, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this tradition for our era\, asking how the 32nd President’s triumphs and failures might illuminate our own civic health. As FDR invites us to ponder life\, a complicated legacy\, and the pursuit of community\, strangers become friends—and perhaps\, together\, we can find ways to talk with our neighbors again. This project prioritizes exploring the creation of an accessible experience for the fullest human spectrum possible. Captioning\, ASL Interpretation\, and design of the physical space for wheelchair access are part of the show. (FDR used a wheelchair\, after all.)\n\nThere are four performances of this production:\n\nThursday\, Nov. 5 at 7:30 pm\n\nFriday\, Nov. 6 at 7:30 pm\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 7 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm\n\nTickets available at washingtoncenter.org or by calling the Box Office at 3360-753-8586.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/fdrs-very-happy-hour/2026-11-07/1/
LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box\, 512 Washington Street SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Film,Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261228T210000
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SUMMARY:A Magical Cirque Christmas
DESCRIPTION:For more than five spectacular holiday seasons\, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families\, making it part of their seasonal celebrations. Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry\, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics\, awe-inspiring displays of strength and agility\, laugh-out-loud comedy\, and heartwarming magic. Set to a lively soundtrack of modern holiday hits\, each act delivers a fresh and unforgettable Christmastime experience.\n\nBeloved by audiences of all ages\, A Magical Cirque Christmas is a joyful way to celebrate the season together.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/a-magical-cirque-christmas/
LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T201534Z
CREATED:20260825T134409Z
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SUMMARY:Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
DESCRIPTION:You know how the race ended — but the story was just beginning. Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen picks up a decade after the finish line\, where Old Man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare are now fathers navigating a world of smartphones and video games. When Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare disappear into unexpected territory\, their fathers must set aside a lifetime of rivalry and join forces. Told through Lightwire Theater’s signature electroluminescent puppetry and a soundtrack ranging from classical to pop\, this visually stunning production transforms a timeless fable into a poignant reflection on connection\, parenthood\, and what it really means to win. A spectacular family experience you won’t want to miss.\n\nThere will be a post-show Q&A and behind the scene’s look at the L-wire technology used by the performers.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/lightwire-theaters-the-adventures-of-tortoise-and-hare/
LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Comedy,Dance,Film,Music,Theater,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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SUMMARY:Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:COME FROM AWAY\n\n“Suddenly everything’s high. Suddenly there’s nothing in between me and the sky.”\n\nIn the face of unimaginable tragedy\, ordinary people chose extraordinary kindness. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of Gander\, Newfoundland\, where a small town opened its doors to thousands of stranded travelers on September 11\, 2001. As cultures collided and uncertainty loomed\, the people of Gander responded not with fear\, but with generosity – offering food\, shelter\, music\, and a powerful reminder of our shared humanity.\n\nThis acclaimed musical celebrates the heroic acts found in compassion\, hospitality\, and connection. Come From Away reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, the simple choice to care for one another can be the most profound act of all – and that heroism often lives in the everyday goodness of people willing to say\, “You are not alone.”\n\n“…a gently miraculous masterpiece…” – Time Out\n\n“…takes a true story that began on September 11th\, 2001\, and tells it in an exhilarating fashion that celebrates decency and human kindness.” – Broadway World\n\nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein\n\nOriginal Broadway production produced by Junkyard Dog Productions\nOrchestrations by August Eriksmoen\nArrangements by Ian Eisendrath\n\nDirected by TBA\n\nJune 4th-20th\, 2027\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm\nSundays at 2:00pm\n\nASL Interpreted Performance: June 12th\, 7:30pm\nPay What You Can/Industry Night: June 13th\, 7:30pm\n\nwww.lakewoodplayhouse.org
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/come-from-away/2027-06-04/2/
LOCATION:Lakewood Playhouse\, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW\, Lakewood\, WA\, 98499\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@lakewoodplayhouse.org
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