As one of America’s major cultural hubs, Seattle offers its residents consistent entertainment nearly every weekend with a plethora of shows and events to explore. From dazzling plays and musicals to roaring acts from classic bands, Seattle provides options for any taste. Here are a few selections from upcoming Seattle shows that span the range of the city’s great offerings.
Seattle Shows: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A celebrated adaptation of the classic story by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brings to the stage the magic of the original with evocative song, dance and costuming. Between the elaborate stage design and almost psychedelic lighting, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an experience that Seattle residents of any age won’t want to miss.
Seattle Shows: The Rolling Stones
For those looking to relive the glory days of classic rock, The Rolling Stones will play a Seattle show on August 14th, allowing die-hard fans or nostalgia chasers the chance to see them live in concert. While tickets run the gamut from expensive to relatively cheap, a visit from The Rolling Stones to Seattle is not an opportunity that comes by very often, so it may be best to jump while they’re still touring.
Seattle Shows: The B-52s
Whereas The Rolling Stones may appeal to fans of music from by-gone eras, The B-52s are another iconic band that cuts across an entirely different swath of tastes with their upbeat, funky style and eccentric, kitschy lyrics. Now The B-52s will grace Seattle with their unique rhythm, playing on August 7th at Woodland Park Zoo. Tickets will run a few hundred dollars as of right now, but The B-52s are another band that won’t be on tour forever, making this Seattle show worthwhile for any dedicated fans out there.
Seattle Music Tribute: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden & Nirvana
What better place to celebrate legends of 90s alternative music than Seattle, the birthplace of grunge rock? Towards the end of August on the 23rd, Seattle’s Hard Rock Cafe will host a comprehensive homage to the titans of Seattle’s 90s rock and roll scene, as hits from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Nirvana are performed by a host of tribute acts. Whether you lived those wild, early years of grunge or simply explored the world of bands like Nirvana later in life, this tribute to signature Seattle acts will hit the spot.
Seattle Shows: Mean Girls
Delivered to the oeuvre of Seattle shows straight from Broadway, Mean Girls is the smash-hit adaptation of the movie that became a pop culture phenomenon. Playing for one week in the beginning of August at Seattle’s Paramount Theater, Mean Girls is an experience highly recommended for fans of the movie or simply those who want to have a hilarious night out at the theater. Incorporating a bubbly repertoire of songs into the otherwise faithful recreation, Mean Girls is assuredly a unique experience among musicals based on movies.
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