ArtsWest continues 2026-2027 Season in West Seattle with holiday musical, dramas, and gallery art
Snowed In is a joyful holiday musical that has become a Seattle theater tradition. Inspired by classic holiday TV specials and musicals about putting on a musical, Snowed In takes you on a journey of song, dance, friendship, family, and the true meaning of the holidays November 28 through December 20.
Sun, 11/15/2026
ArtsWest is moving forward with its 2026-2027 season, titled "A Visible Existence," offering four mainstage theatrical productions alongside rotating lobby art exhibitions.
Upcoming Stage Productions and Showtimes
Regular performances at ArtsWest generally run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m. During the holiday run of Snowed In, the theater also adds Saturday matinee performances at 3:00 p.m.
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Snowed In (November 28 - December 20, 2026) Written by Corinne Park-Buffelen and Mathew Wright with music by Alma David Taylor, this returning holiday musical follows four theater artists stranded on a cozy retreat during a blizzard as they scramble to write the "perfect holiday show." The 2026 cast features Danny Kam, Sophie Kashman, Pilar O'Connell, and Kaden Stanford, with Aaron Jin on piano. Single tickets range from $44 to $55 and can be purchased online through the ArtsWest Snowed In event page.
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Red (February 4 - February 28, 2027) John Logan's Tony Award-winning drama centers on abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko and his young assistant, Ken, as they debate artistic purpose, ambition, and legacy while creating Rothko's famous Seagram murals live onstage.
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anthropology (April 8 - May 2, 2027) Written by Lauren Gunderson, this contemporary sci-fi thriller follows a woman named Merril who uses artificial intelligence to recreate a digital version of her missing sister, Angie, only for the evolving program to uncover unexpected truths.
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P.Y.G. or The Mis-Edumacation of Dorian Belle (June 10 - July 3, 2027) Inspired by Pygmalion, Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's sharp comedy follows a Canadian pop star who hires a Chicago hip-hop group to overhaul his image for a reality television show, sparking a clash over authenticity and cultural appropriation.
Single tickets and season passes, including a 4-Show Traditional Subscription ($200 for adults, $180 for seniors 65 and older) covering the remaining productions, are available on the ArtsWest Events Page and the ArtsWest Subscriptions Page. Patrons can also reach the box office directly at (206) 938-0339.
Lobby Gallery Exhibitions
Alongside its stage lineup, ArtsWest hosts free public art exhibitions in its lobby gallery. Currently on view is Sincerity is my only qualification by artist Julius Bush, running November 11, 2026 through January 16, 2027. The exhibition explores themes of transformation, moral tension, and internal reflection. Additional visual art shows will rotate into the gallery throughout the spring and summer of 2027 in coordination with the theater's mainstage runs and the West Seattle Art Walk.
Gallery and box office hours are Thursday through Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as well as one hour prior to all scheduled performances.
Location and Parking Information
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Address: 4711 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction).
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Lot Parking: Parking is available in the adjacent lots located directly behind the ArtsWest building. Accessible parking is also available behind the building with access via a lighted, wheelchair-accessible alleyway.
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Street Parking: Street parking is available along surrounding neighborhood streets within walking distance of the theater.
