Home of the classic American art form, the musical, Broadway was dubbed “The Great White Way” at the turn of the 20th century for its bright white lights that illuminated the streets, primarily for safety reasons.
Asian American theater company featured by UW
On Feb. 8, the Northwest Asian American Theatre (NWAAT) was honored by the University of Washington School of Drama during part of their 75th anniversary celebration, Seattle Theatres Lost and […]
“Impenetrable” dissects beauty
By Irfan Shariff Northwest Asian Weekly In SIS Productions’ West Coast premiere of Chicago playwright Mia McCullough’s “Impenetrable,” we are forced to examine the notion of feminine beauty. We come […]
‘In Search of Bruce Lee’ explores Chinatown as theatrical space — Production showcases ideas inspired by Bruce Lee in a walking tour
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly If you’re wondering what a walking tour of the Chinatown/International District, theater arts, street performance, conceptual arts and snacks, can have in common … […]
The “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”
By Samantha Pak NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Growing up in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District during World War II, Henry Lee has experienced his fair share of problems.
Kathy Hsieh named Seattle’s cultural partnerships and grants director
Kathy Hsieh Last month, Kathy Hsieh was named director of the City of Seattle’s cultural partnerships and grants program. Hsieh has worked with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural […]
‘Sex in Seattle’ nears its end with the penultimate episode
Kathy Hsieh’s writing career began in the ninth grade when her language arts teacher asked students to write a script for a class assignment. Hsieh wrote a comedic retelling
Instant Gratification — Play brings sexy back to Seattle
There is nothing like sex in Seattle on a Friday night: especially when you’re watching it live on stage.