I grew up and lived in the New York City area from 1941 until early 1975 when I moved my young…read morefamily to the Northwest. My wife and I had attended many Broadway, Off Broadway and Summer Stock shows before arriving in Issaquah in 1978. During the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s, we went to music venues in Greenwich Village at the south end of Fifth Avenue, near New York University and Washington Square. Places we heard jazz, folk music and more included Village Gate, Village Vanguard, Fillmore East and Cafe Wha'. More about that later. The Village Theater started producing shows in 1979. Boy, were we lucky! We attended their shows in an early 20th Century converted movie theater with many mismatched types of seating. We followed them to their state-of-the-art Frances Gaudette Theater in 1994, just up Front Street. More recently, they started to put on their shows in Everett, as well as Issaquah. Village Theater puts on classic Broadway/West End shows (mainly musicals but not always) and new shows created/produced locally. Over the years, those local shows included Pulitzer Prize winning NEXT TO NORMAL, Tony Award winner MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The old theater now houses their new musicals (VILLAGE ORIGINALS) and is the venue for their children's education program called KIDSTAGE. For the last two decades, usually in August, the VT has put on a weekend of new shows open to the public for commentary. It was at one of these previews in 2024 that we first saw WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP. At that presentation, it was Gregg Hammer and Louis Pardo (writers and actors), two chairs and a guitar or two. No sets, no costumes, no orchestra. Last night, we saw the final version of the show on the third day of performances with sets, costumes, props and still no orchestra. It helped that we grew up and saw performances in the 1960s in New York at Village Gate and Cafe Wha'. It helped that saw live, the folk singers whom Pardo and Hammer emulate in their show. We lived the history as well such as Woodstock and Vietnam. However, it is not necessary to have lived it to enjoy the show. The guys are great singers, actors and musicians. The soundtrack is wonderful. The set is spectacular. It is a snapshot of a part of US music and history from the early 1960s to the mid1990s. It is fun. It is 100 minutes that flies by (no intermission so plan for that). Folk legend Bob Dylan, record producer Sam Phillips (Sun Records in Memphis) and pop/rock hero Neil Diamond make brief guest appearances. On a scale of one to five stars (five being the best), this gets 7.5 stars. Go see it in Issaquah or later in Everett.

Came here with friends to see 9 to 5 - the show itself was wonderful, the cast are fantastic, and…read morewe commented how well done the staging and costumes were for the show. The building itself has a great theatre vibe, which there should be I guess, it's also very clean, and the seats are comfy. There did seem to be a small counter to buy food and/or drink items but we didn't use that. There was a small water fountain available for water which I found very helpful. Would certainly go back and support this small local theatre. We were able to find parking on a side street nearby which was convenient.

I do not recommend this place. This is a very high priced dance school in the area and there are…read moresome hidden costs. And they tell you all new rules when you want to quit the class in the end. They make you pay additional fees for dress rental and concert tickets( very high priced). The teacher is not so friendly. She always rushes to start the class. They try to grab as much money as possible before you leave them.

From the owner: My Dance World Academy offers dance classes in Bollywood, Tollywood, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Kathak,…read moreLyrical, Bhangra, Ballet, and Contemporary. Competition classes are available. MDWA also will travel to your party venue to teach a dance class for ages 2+.

This is a great way to introduce young children to dance. The teachers are patient and kind. There…read moreare optional recitals which allow the kids to be on stage in a low-pressure environment.

We love tutu school! We had been to another one in California and this one is just as great. Miss…read moreLiberty is an amazing teacher and is great with the kids. The class teaches but also allows the kids to have fun. As a parent I like that it's not too serious at my daughters age. I highly recommend TuTu school to anyone. The owner also has been great communicator if something comes up or when I've had questions.

Highly recommend this place. Teacher Ju graduated from Beijing Dance Academy, the top dance school…read morein China. He is professional and experienced in Chinese class dance and Ballet area.

The teacher is very professional and has a sense of humor while he was teaching. The students could…read moreget detailed instruction from him. I got improved a lot since I took the class half years ago. I highly recommend this dance studio to everyone who is interested in dancing.

This studio left a lasting impression on me. I had gotten some free classes that brought me in to…read moretry them once, but then I got hooked and became a (non-regular) paying customer (this location was too far from me for it to be regular, but I liked this location more than other ones I had tried, so mentally I would've been a regular there if I could've). I have gone to countless different gyms and boutique fitness businesses but this one hit a little differently. Maybe the extra light in the studio helps, maybe it is their fantastic staff - from the door to the floor - but it all made me happy and feel more content with my day once I went. Its been a little minute since I've been, but just wanted to randomly drop by this review in case anyone has been wondering whether to check it out or not. The instructors are amazing and so bada**, I wish I could have their endurance to talk and workout so hard at the same time! Having tried many other classes, no one has beaten my experience with them because they are so in tune with their clients and knowledgeable in helping you find the adjustments you need if you want them, which other places lack. It all helped me strengthen things I didn't know I needed to strengthen. Keep it up, Barre3 Issy. (And take a class with Trina if she's still there - she'll kick your booty.)

Workouts can sometimes become mundane and routine. Barre3 showed me that physical fitness involves…read moremore than just weights and cardio. This class challenged me to work on muscle groups outside of my normal CrossFit WODS. The class started with an introduction to the equipments, and class expectations. Barre3 is a combination of ballet, yoga, Pilates, dance, and functional training. The workout is done barefoot. We completed some stretching movements as a warm up to our hour long rou. The soundtrack slowly sped up in tempo signaling the transition to more challenging movements. This was a full body workout. The moves included slight modifications depending on personal dexterity and fitness level. The entire workout centered on engaging the muscles while slightly shifting positions. What I liked about the experience was the dynamics of class. It invoked a feeling of community and a sense belonging. The instructor was encouraging and the music selection was perfect. I'll definitely look into incorporating more of Barre3 into my workout. This location was clean and organized. There is available lot and street parking. I would absolutely recommend this workout to anyone looking to change up their routine.

Dave was a fantastic teacher. We booked 5 lessons with him for our wedding first dance and it was…read moreperfect by the time we finished! He took me from unable to pick up a beat to at least a competent dance partner for my wife. Highly recommend working the Rockin Horse!

Excellent instruction for beginner and more experienced line dancers. Learn the basic steps that…read moreapply to all dance. Dave Serfling is the best instructor I have found! Jimmi Serfling has helped extend the social aspects of line dancers creating with Dave and Terry, a camaraderie that is enjoyable and last for years. Friday night dances withhevery type of dance great people!

This place is phenomenal! Our daughter has danced here for about 12 years. I can't say enough good…read morethings about this studio. Our daughter has flourished here with dance training, friendships, many, many performances, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. I would not trade this experience for anything!

Daughter attended Blue Dog for the last annual season. She performed in the Polar Express…read moreChristmas Pageant and the Spring Recital. One of her teachers were wonderful, but her other teacher who was still a high school student seemed to lack the patience to work with her kindergarten energy level. This is our 3rd year in dance, our other 2 years were at a studio in Florida before we moved, and we found the choreography here to not be at the same level as our previous studio. Front desk workers are super friendly and overall we were happy, just a little disappointed with the ease of the choreography.