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.

Came here for "The Jury Experience" because they changed the location to hear as there was damage…read morefrom recent flooding in Carco Theater nearby. Plenty of parking. Comfortable enough seats. Bathroom has many stalls. I just wish that there was more lighting for making ways to the seats because you could easily trip with the steps up ... so watch out!

The theater staff did a fantastic job! They were professional, courteous, helpful and did…read moreeverything they could to solve all of the issues that arose (issues were of our own making, not the theater). They were all super easy to work with and if I ever have the opportunity to do so again it would be a pleasure. I would definitely recommend your theater to others should anyone ask me for a great place to put on a show. Beautiful theater, great stage and back of house amenities. The dressing rooms are some of the nicest I've experienced in 30 + years of events. Great Green Room. Tech, set up & tear down were efficient and quick. And multiple restrooms for back of house use!

We love to visit here and see what's next for this very capable staff and actors! Recently saw The…read moreMousetrap and we all loved it. Can't wait to see the next Pemberly episode, as we really enjoyed last year's take on Jane Austen's characters. It's so nice to have a local theater and see live performances right here! Bravo! Gerri and Dean Tyler

"Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie was full house and younger crowd, too…read more This was one of the best in this season and I cannot wait for the next one.

My son is been attending Sammamish Dance Mantra for a while now, and I can honestly say it just…read morekeeps getting better! Over the past two years, Ms. Samiksha has built such a fun, welcoming, and energetic environment for dancers of all levels. The classes are well-structured, easy to follow, and always a great workout. Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this class will challenge and inspire you. The progress my son have made and the confidence he gained have been incredible. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn, grow, and have a great time dancing!

From the owner: Sammamish Dance Mantra is Dance for all ages. Provides Free Trial Class. Learn In person or online…read morewith a Professional Teacher with 15+years of teaching. Small groups that allows more personal Attention. Master the art of dancing with simple, easy to learn choreography in the most fun way. Dance Styles: Bollywood, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Indian semi classical, Indian Folk All students will get a chance to explore different dance forms.

Not a bad seat in the house !!!!!!! First time in the venue ......I saw the Fabulous thunderbirds…read more,front row tickets at the end seats ....still a great view of the band ,great sound !!!!!!

Watched a comedy performance tonight, great venue. All the seats are good, comfortable. Wish they…read morehad beverage holders but other than that, no complaints. The bar hostess was fantastic. A+++++

Great academy to get kids in acting, singing and theater! The teacher Kelly was high energy and…read moremanaged kids really well. My daughter was always excited to go there. Total value for money! I will enroll my kids for next batch most likely (schedule permitting)

I arrived on the scene not knowing what to expect. I am a huge theater fan, a huge frozen fan and I…read morelove seeing how different places handle their birthday party offerings. The Scene I was a guest here for a five year old girls birthday from 1-3 PM. The child's class was invited and it was a mix of girls and boys. The format was, sit in a circle, introduce each other, start practicing lyrics and gestures to a song. Kids all go to the bathroom as a group. Eat Pizza / Fruit / Cake. Parents stand in a line behind a table. Performance of two songs. Some observations: Some kids were warmer uppers, like mine. They suggested I could sit in the circle with my kiddo to help her get acclimated. We were 6 minutes late. I did sit for a bit, but had to move to a chair. I did suggest my kid go and talk to a teacher and that seemed to help. There were two boys who kept playing outside the circle and not paying attention and following the rules. I was a bit bothered by this and am not sure what should have happened. 1. I wondered why the parents weren't encouraging their kids to participate. Was it because they were boys? And boys don't need to participate and follow instructions? 2. Why weren't the teachers trying to encourage the boys to participate? Were they assuming that because this was Disney princesses they wouldn't want to? All in all, I can't see everyone ignoring two girls not paying attention and doing their own thing and distracting the group. I feel like boys should be looked after and encouraged just as much as girls. While yes, the parents should have maybe done something, in situations like this, I try not to jump in, and assume the people who are being paid to run a two our event can work to include everyone. Loved that they had all of the kids go to the bathroom. Smart. One of the teachers seemed new, and didn't quite know the songs, she was looking at the more experienced teacher most of the time for guidance. I could see this made the students not know if they should look at her, or look at the obvious leader. Thought they could have done one dress rehearsal before showing the parents. Only one boy participated out of a group of aprox 25. 5-6 boys stood there. To me, this is a failure of inclusion.

The 2025 Redmond Lights was spectacular! A vast array of lights, luminaries, musical performances,…read moremarching band, booths, games for children, delicious food, yummy ice cream, and so much more!! I love our community!! To the City of Redmond and all of the amazing City Lights volunteers, thank you and job well done!! We had so much fun...it was magnificent!!!

The lights are so pretty and beautiful and the lighting colors are amazing too look at and it makes…read morefor a great night out with the kids and our friends

I almost don't want to write a review but Linda is amazing and I can't believe this place isn't…read moreflooded with kids. She made my family feel so welcome on our private tour and my 2 year old is in love with the baby goats. Linda was patient, kind, and informative and we've already been back twice (highly recommend the easter egg hunt/other special events too!) one small note: if you're visiting in winter/summer make sure you wear the appropriate shoes/drive appropriately it can get a little muddy but that's totally the charm of this place. the farm itself is very clean and the animals feel so at home and comfortable. it's certainly not a place for appearances. linda loves the animals and the animals are well cared for! we'll be back!! my daughter asks non stop to see the farm thank you linda!

The owner of this place is an amazing woman. She loves all her animals and it shows. They have room…read morefor crafts for kids and hosting birthdays. They had some goats, lambs, llamas, rooster and a very gentle dog. There is a small lake and stream on the property as well.

Not good at all. What a waste of time and money! The auditions were truly for nothing, since the…read moretheatre chooses roles based on how long you've been there. Very good for people who want to do acting as the most random and easy hobby, that could be easily abandoned. Truly trash, and my kids hated it.

What a cute little fun place. They have different shows for kids. On this day they had a Japan…read morepuppet show, all the kids loved it. It's very clean on the inside and full of information. I I found the natural lighting to be extremely cool. There's a park in the same location as the building which helps it be a fun day full of activities.

We had a great time on a beautiful Washington warm evening. The theater is in a nice wild area…read moresurrounded by trees and plants all around. It is showing its age and could use some TLC on the seats but they do provide you with cushions. Also they have bug spray you can spray on for free. There is a small stand selling candy, popcorn and other items. Also they have a "mist sprayer" you can walk through to keep cool. One thing for older people is there is a steep winding hill you need to go down to get to the theater (not that long but still difficult for older folks - and you have to go back up at the end.) BUT they do provide a Courteous van that will take you down. They are next to impossible to get in contact with. Their phone is disconnected and they apparently can not access their Facebook page to respond to inquires. Found that very concerning since sort of looks like they are out of business. The scenery and customs for the play are simple but fun and the actors put their hearts in to it. For a inexpensive fun evening to take the kids to - and to see a good play - I would definitely recommend it. We took our 12 year old granddaughter and she enjoyed it.

I love the location but the organization is not that organized. They don't respond to multiple…read moreemails, there's no phone number to call, everyone seems to be indifferent to their members. I once thought of volunteering since I have an extensive theatrical background...and the free time. But, this haphazard way of dealing with the public has soured me on the idea.