Get to know seattles first established neighborhood, pioneer square, by walking its underground pathways as they existed in the 1890s in the company of a guide. The neptune theatre was the vision of brother and sisters dr. Online sales to this event are restricted to residents of washington, oregon, idaho, alaska, and british columbia. Opened in 1921, the 800seat venue hosts a variety of events, including dance and music performances, film screenings, and arts education. To develop a historic theatre library for the paramount, moore and neptune. Find broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts and buy tickets with us now. Future plans include giving similar attention to the historic moore and neptune theaters.
The neptune was built around 1921 and served as a singlescreen movie house until 2011, when the seattle theatre group assumed management of the venue and turned it into a live performance hall. Archive and gallery history theatres paramount theatre. The neptune is one of seattle s oldest theaters, but was not always the multiuse venue it is today. The may 1931 engagement of the book of mormon is postponed. List of all upcoming concerts, gigs and tour dates that are taking place in 2020 at neptune theatre, seattle. The awardwinning free app that helps you find the cheapest and closest parking around. Neptune theatre parking parking near neptune theatre spothero. The concert history of neptune theatre seattle, wa concert.
Neptune theater seattle all you need to know before. Neptune theatre parking find reserved parking near neptune. Seattle theater is your guide to shows in seattle s theaters. We visited the neptune theater i seattle for a concert. Winner of the pulitzer prize for drama, 11 tony awards and seven olivier awards. Main2 reported on the nomination in an earlier post. Maple valley darling and fivetime grammy winner brandi carlile announced via instagram on saturday that she would open for fourtime grammy nominee yola at the neptune theatre. May 31, 2012 seattle theatre groups historic theatres library, seattle, may 21, 2012. Landmark theatres operated it from 1981 to 2011, when it was refurbished by seattle theatre group for live events. Stuff you missed in history class at neptune theatre in seattle, wa. Welcome to neptune theatre s online box office we recommend you log in or create an account before selecting your tickets. Moore theatre is a 1,800seat performing arts venue located at the corner of 2nd avenue and virginia street, two blocks from pike place market in seattle, washington. We pride ourselves on having navigated many storms in the world of.
Before we get there, i have to give some background to stg and their approach to pushing for a vibrant art scene in seattle. The board also voted to nominate the chiarellidore house, a modernist residential gem in the maple leaf neighborhood designed by architect james chiarelli. The neptune theater is a popular spot in seattle to see a show, especially with students at the university of washington as the theater is close to campus. All tickets purchased for a neptune theatre production can be exchanged for a different date and time of the same production except extensions 48 hours prior to your scheduled performance for a. Save time, save money, and keep your vehicle safe by reserving your spot with spothero today. Buy tickets for an upcoming concert at neptune theatre. The neptune theatre closed as a singlescreen movie house in january 2011 and is now operated by seattle theatre group stg, the nonprofit operators of the historic paramount and moore theatres. It originally opened on november 16, 1921, as a movie house during the silent film era. Seattle theatre group proclaims to be the peoples theatre, a place where all are welcomed, and all are represented. May 24, 2001 seattles large downtown venues and neighborhood theaters continued to play to capacity audiences until changing economics forced the demise of many. They still occasionally screen films at the neptune, but it is. In chosen ones, her first novel for adults, she upends the trope by following a group of five people ten years after they saved the world as teenagers. A quick scroll through the neptune theatre calendar definitely reflects that. Restaurants near neptune theater, seattle, washington.
The neptune theatre, formerly known as uneptune theatre, is a performing arts venue in the. The neptune theatre, formerly known as u neptune theatre, is a performing arts venue in the university district neighborhood of seattle, in the u. Im visiting seattle for the week for work and thought id catch a show. See nearby listings and book your stay at one of hiltons 5,500 properties. Not sure when the theatre was built but it is aging. Since the max capacity is 900, its pretty intimate for a concert venue. Oct 21, 2015 todays astro biz is the historic neptune theatre in seattles university district. In fact, the transition from movie theater to a multiuse venue only took place in january 2011. List of all concerts taking place in 2020 at neptune theatre in seattle.
The uneptune theatre was a magnificent playhouse located in the university district designed for motion picture entertainment when it opened in 1921. The concert history of neptune theatre seattle, wa. The seattle theatre group also operates the paramount theatre and the moore theatre. Neptune theatre archive and gallery history theatres. Neptune theatre seattle tickets, schedule, seating. The neptune theatre tickets and event calendar seattle, wa axs. We appreciate the leadership of our public officials and will continue to. A threemanual kimball theatre organ opus 6622 was installed in 1921. The uneptune theatre was opened by the puritan theatre company on november 16, 1921, featuring the silent movie serenade and seating an audience of 1,000 people. Each tour is unique to seattle, something you wont find anywhere else. Several events in seattle have been canceled already, so its a good idea to doublecheck event websites for cancellations or postponements before leaving the house. All about the neptune theatre in seattle tripsavvy. Located near the university of washington for over 90 years, the neptune theatre has served as a backdrop in the everchanging urban landscape of seattles university district.
Apr 02, 2020 thurs april 2, 2020 neptune theatre seattle. There is a main floor section and a balcony section. Hotels near neptune theater, seattle on tripadvisor. Seattle tourism seattle hotels seattle bed and breakfast. The place is a little tired and the acoustics werent fantastic but the history and funkiness made it really enjoyable. The neptune theatre is the largest professional theatre company in atlantic canada with a capacity of 458 and is located in downtown halifax, nova scotia, canada.
Plenty of time to enjoy the sandy beaches and trails. It remains an example of the classic suburban theatre architecture from a bygone era. If the current trend holds, the number of books written about nirvanaand especially kurt cobainwill eventually match those about bob dylan. In january 2020, the historic theatres library changed its name to the seattle theatre group archive and gallery. Free summer shows at neptune theater in seattle greater seattle. Seattle theatre groups historic theatres library is. Neptune theatre in seattle, wa past concerts this year.
Brandi carlile surprises fans by opening for yola at the. Reserve your guaranteed neptune theatre parking in seattle. When the neptune theatre reopened as a concert venue last summer, renovated by the seattle theatre group, the rock community hailed it as a beautiful venue that felt both nostalgic and new. See nearby listings and book your stay at one of hiltons 5,500 properties worldwide. And, no, this isnt likely going to be where you go see ariana grande, but instead youll find an array of talent from hip hop and pop to cultural performances to comedians.
Neptune theatre seattle tickets, schedule, seating chart. The project began early in december 2010 in conjunction with the writing of the book entitled seattles paramount theatre, from birth to rebirth and beyond. Restaurants near burke museum of natural history and culture. The paramount theatre is a 2,807seat performing arts venue located at 9th avenue and pine street in seattle, washington. Neptune theatre seattle wikimili, the free encyclopedia. To develop a historic theatre library for the paramount, moore and neptune theatres was the vision of seattle theatre group. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected.
Volunteers marian thrasher seated, charlotte sherry, seattle theatre groups historic theatres library, seattle, may 21, 2102. Enjoy exclusive discounts at parking garages and private spaces near the neptune theatre, and book early to ensure you have a guaranteed reserved parking space for your next visit. As we continue to monitor the updates and advice from our government and public health authorities, and given the rapidly changing developments regarding covid19, we have made the decision to reschedule billy elliot the musical. Clock in the library, paramount theatre, seattle, september 20. The dave hollis book tour at neptune theatre in seattle. Neptune theatre seattle calendar, concerts 2020, music. Patrons outside of those areas can purchase by phone during the public onsale period by speaking to a live agent at 18009822787.
Neptune apartments in seattle, washington feature spacious studio, one, and twobedroom apartment homes with sleek urban interiors, breathtaking views of lake union, the cityscape, and the space needle from your private deck, or the rooftop terrace. The neptune theatre, which presented movies in seattle s university district starting in 1921, closed this year for renovations, after being leased by the nonprofit seattle theatre group. We appreciate the leadership of our public officials and will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves to ensure the health and wellbeing of. Stuff you missed in history class at neptune theatre in. Like most theatres, neptune theatre does not offer refunds on tickets. The theatres artistic taupe and blue nautical decor depicted many sea scenes reflecting its namesake, king neptune. Sabrina carpenter summer detour live concert in seattle at the neptune theater 7112017 duration. Arrive anytime, and your space will be waiting for you. View neptune theatre s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. Tickets are 100% guaranteed to be legitimate and delivered in time for the event, or well find you better ones. Restaurants near neptune theater, seattle on tripadvisor. Millions of the same tickets found on other sites, minus the hidden, excessive service fees.
Trace the citys history, from an indigenous dwelling to its gold rush days and up through its current state as a thriving modern neighborhood on this walking tour. Seattle theatre group executive director and selfconfessed historic theater geek josh labelle says he is particularly excited about the. The coronavirus crisis in seattle is a major threat to the strangers ability to keep the city informed. Wilson unearth historical events that have been unjustly neglected in the books, like the decadeslong dispute.
View neptune theatres concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. Mar 25, 2019 before we get there, i have to give some background to stg and their approach to pushing for a vibrant art scene in seattle. Nov 12, 2012 but next week, a city board will decide if the neptune, known for its sconces with the lightup, seagod eyes, should be one more thing. The neptune theatre, seattle, wa booking information. Neptune theatre long beach 2020 all you need to know. Veronica roth is taking the narrative of the chosen one and catapulting it into the future. This book release event will feature live music and poetry by.
Seattle theatre group, operators of the paramount, moore and neptune theatres, will immediately be following this order. Neptune theatre 3 ne 45th st seattle, wa movie theatres. Trace the citys history, from an indigenous dwelling to its gold rush days and up through its. The theater was built with a kimball orchestral theater organ, which was removed in 1943. Aug 21, 2016 shawn colvin and steve earle, singersongwriters of the first order, performed together at the neptune theatre on sunday, aug. In its 90th year of operation, the historic neptune theatre circa 1921 has been. In 1991, the theater set a record by playing the rocky horror picture show every week. Seattle theatre groups historic theatres library is dedicated on.
The dedication coincided with the initial opening of seattles paramount theatre on march 1, 1928. The interior of the neptune theatre features a nautical theme, with a central concession stand shaped like a boat, marble finishes, and statues of neptune. A complete history of the neptune theatre can be found in seattle theatre group s archive and gallery, located on the 4th floor of the paramount theatre tower at 911 pine street in seattle, open tuesdays and thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Find upcoming events, shows tonight, show schedules, event schedules, box office info, venue directions, parking. These free tours include guided and selfguided itineraries on many interesting topics, to many unique locations. The theater originally opened march 1, 1928 as the seattle theatre 2 with 3,000 seats, and was placed on the national register of historic places on october 9, 1974. As a notforprofit theatre, we ask for your support during this time of crisis and that you consider donating the value of your tickets back to the theatre for a charitable donation receipt. Neptune theatre seattle calendar, concerts 2020, music events. Neptune theater seattle 2020 all you need to know before. Best hotels near neptune theater, seattle tripadvisor.