Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer at Pacific Northwest Ballet, will play Albrecht, the male lead, in the romantic—and choreographically complex—classic Giselle (Apr 10–19): “Dancing Albrecht comes with its own technical challenges, especially all the consecutive leaps when he’s forced to dance to his death, but what I find most rewarding is lifting my partner with such precision that together we cast a magic spell of weightlessness.”

Dámaso Rodríguez, artistic director of the Tony Award–winning Seattle Rep, the Pacific Northwest’s largest nonprofit resident theater: “Our 2025/26 season is almost entirely built and brought to life by incredible local artists, from the set and costume artisans to the actors and designers. I’m particularly thrilled for the reimagined staging of the beloved international Broadway hit (with Seattle Rep origins) Come From Away to return to our stage over the holidays (Nov 28–Dec 28)—it’s the perfect outing for families and friends!”

Anisa Ishida, director of marketing and communications at Union Arts Center, the new organization formed by a merger between ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company: “This season at Union Arts Center has been about transformation—personal, political, and theatrical. From the love-struck chaos of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Feb 14–Mar 1) to the surreal beauty of the aves (Apr 18–May 3), each play asks: Who are we becoming, and what are we willing to risk to get there?”

Josh LaBelle, executive director of Seattle Theatre Group, which operates the historic Paramount Theatre along with three other venues: “Every year we’re committed to curating a Broadway lineup that features new and innovative productions alongside standout legacy favorites. This spring we’re excited to welcome back the hit sensations Les Misérables (Apr 7–19) and The Phantom of the Opera (May 13–24) and to present the Seattle premieres of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Jan 13–18) and The Notebook (Mar 3–8).”

Jay Santos, senior director of artistic programming at The 5th Avenue Theatre, which offers up original works, revivals of classic shows, and touring musicals. This season brings five productions. “Two shows this season, Elf–the Musical (Nov 28–Dec 28) and Monty Python’s Spamalot (Feb 4–15)—celebrate joy, laughter, and the magic of live performance in completely different but equally delightful ways. Whether it’s the heartwarming holiday spirit of Elf or the outrageous comedy of Spamalot, there’s something for everyone to love.”