Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

cinema + theatre theatre AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCES heatre is alive in Pierce County. Experience award-winning plays at two fabulous, highly acclaimed theatres that produce knockout hits year-round. Lakewood Playhouse is celebrating 70 years of theatrical success! Not only is the theatre a great place to catch local performances, it’s also a fun place to volunteer. Have you ever dreamed of being on stage or seeing what’s behind the red curtain? Well now you can! Get a feel for running a box office, build sets, hang lights or even be an usher for a night! You name it, you can do it. There’s something fun for everyone. Tacoma Musical Playhouse features the highest attended art form in the US and is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary! The season is packed with possibilities that will entertain and enlighten. From broadway-style musical theatre to children’s musical theatre, the lineup satisfies fans of all ages. Also centered in Tacoma is the Theatre district, anchored by three superb theatres: Pantages, Rialto and the Theatre on the Square. Catch a number of popular performances at the cultural heart of the region. Choose from a variety of performing arts including: ballet, live comedy, the symphony and more! Remember to enjoy dinner at one of the many downtown restaurants before the show for the perfect date night with a new flame, an old love or a good friend. EXPERIENCE [ART + THEATRE] [CREATIVE EXPERIENCES] BroadwayCenter.org T season lineup Lakewood Playhouse LakewoodPlayhouse.org Lucky Stiff, MacBeth, A Christmas Carol, Greater Tuna, Absent Friends, Into the Woods, Once in a Lifetime. Tacoma Musical Playhouse TMP.org South Pacific, The Slipper + The Rose, Glorious!, Footloose, The Producers, Wizard of Oz. cinema TWO THUMBS UP D id you know that you can see all your favorite Hollywood celebrities right here in Pierce County? You can! Just catch a flick at one of the local cinemas. Enjoy a major motion picture or independent film. Either way— you’re sure to see stars. The Grand Cinema is a non-profit art-house theatre featuring unique and unusual titles. For the latest in big screen entertainment, check out the Regal Cinemas in South Hill Mall. The Grand Cinema | Tacoma [253] 593–4474 GrandCinema.org Regal Cinemas | Puyallup [253] 445–8801 http://www.BroadwayCenter.org http://www.LakewoodPlayhouse.org http://www.TMP.org http://www.GrandCinema.com

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Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009 Contents Unique Finds Caught on Camera Tacoma Puyallup Fife Gig Harbor Lakewood Waterfront Getaways Mountain Getaways Mount Ranier Festivals + Events Cinema + Theatre Art Scene Nature [Water + Land] Outdoor Adventure Golf Food [Wine + Beer] Peaceful Escape Travel Planner Where to Stay / What to Do Attractions Dining + Nightlife Who to Call Recreation Shops + Spas Where to Go Services Visitor Information Tours + Transportation Maps Travel Green Child's Play

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