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5th Avenue Theatre

1308 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 625-1900
5thavenuetheatre.org
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Opened as a vaudeville theater in 1926, this shortly became a movie house. Closed in 1978, it was restored and reopened in 1980. The ornate interior of deep red, blue and gold is modeled after decor from Imperial China. The theater averages 175 shows a year, mostly musicals, including classics like The King and I and Les Miserables . The long, narrow theater seats 2,100 with the back seats far ... more
Posted by wcities on June 09, 2008

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Once a vaudeville and silent picture palace, the 5th Avenue Theatre has a gorgeous, ornate Chinese interior inspired by the Forbidden City in Beijing. When you enter the hall, look for the golden dragons and phoenixes on the ceiling. Now home to The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company, a non-profit producer and presenter of musical theatre, the 5th Avenue also hosts concerts, lectures, and films. The ... more
Posted by gocitykids on June 25, 2007

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Expect to pay, but metered spots can sometimes be found around 8th and 9th between Pine and Stewart if you don't mind a walk.
Posted by Citysearch on April 03, 2008

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In Short Symbolic of its theatrical roots, the 5th Avenue Theatre has changed its face many times. Opened in 1926 as a vaudeville house and silent-picture palace, its exquisite interior was inspired by ancient Chinese architecture. With a 1989 renovation, the theater became a haven for Broadway musicals. It also hosts a variety of music events, lectures, readings, dance performances and ... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 03, 2008, (Edited June 02, 2006)

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As host to the city's more popular, mainstream musicals, the 5th Avenue Theatre sometimes gets bad press about the bland, mass mediocrity of the shows like Hairspray, Shrek, or The Wedding Singer. But aren't these shows that people want to see? And take their kids on a Sunday afternoon? Yes, the 5th Avenue Theatre is a little kitchy, and dated, and touristy, but for an opulent theatre experience, ... more
Posted by Shilo Urban on April 22, 2006
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