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July 2019
2019 CENTER Stage Awards & Gala
oooly The Washington Center celebrates arts and culture in our community with a premiere fundraising event on Thursday, July 25. This elegant evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5:30 pm and includes dinner,…
August 2019
Menopause The Musical®
Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set…
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Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set…
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An Evening with Los Lobos – 45th Anniversary Show
A night no Los Lobos fan will want to miss! The band's wordsmith Louie Perez once called their powerhouse mix of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music “the soundtrack…
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
This nostalgic and immersive concert-style theater show with full live band chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings to their…
Che Apalache
From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Che Apalache is bringing their Latingrass style to Olympia. Blending South American music with Bluegrass, Che's repertoire ranges from vivid Latin rhythms to a capella mountain gospel songs. This is part…
California Guitar Trio + Montreal Guitar Trio
The universe of guitar knows no boundaries! The two hottest guitar trios in America meet on stage for a unique six-by-6-string ‘phenomensemble’ of original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz, and classical…
November 2019
Black Box Jazz: LaVon Hardison
LaVon Hardison sings jazz standards, originals, and her own eclectic and compelling arrangements of popular songs. Equally at home at jazz clubs, corporate events, private parties, and sacred settings, LaVon uses her background in musical…
National Geographic Live: Social by Nature: Ronan Donovan
Chimpanzees, wolves, and gorillas are among the most charismatic of the social mammals we know—besides ourselves. They’re also under threat. Join biologist turned photographer Ronan Donovan as he talks about the incredible similarities we humans…
Pilobolus – Come to Your Senses
Pilobolus invites you to Come to Your Senses! Engage with childlike wonder in the miracle of your senses through both classic and brand new repertory that begins by examining our biology and ends by utilizing…
Taj Mahal Quartet
Taj Mahal brings his heart and soul to the stage with traditional country blues and Afrocentric roots music. He takes a global fusion approach to his sound, weaving in reggae, R&B, gospel, and Hawaiian slack…
Seattle International Comedy Competition
Laugh your night away with the 40th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition! For one night only, Olympia will play host to the semi-finalists who have survived the preliminary rounds as they face off in an…
December 2019
Derik Nelson & Family – Home for the Holidays
U.S. Cultural Ambassadors and sibling trio Derik Nelson & Family returns to their hometown for a very special mainstage debut at the Washington Center. Derik Nelson & Family's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS concert features the…
January 2020
Comedy in the Box: January
Set aside the cares of the week and enjoy the best evening of comedy Olympia has to offer. Washington Center’s Comedy in the Box brings regional and national comedians to our Black Box theater—a unique,…
Black Box Jazz: Greg Williamson
Greg Williamson is a jazz drummer, percussionist, composer, musical instigator, and keeper of the jazz flame. Become a season subscriber today to receive up to 20% off this show! Click here to choose your discount.…
Mavis Staples
Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” soul/gospel legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and civil rights icon Mavis Staples continues to be a vocal diva of…
Dan + Claudia Zanes
GRAMMY Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform Dan’s greatest hits as well as folk and blues classics from their popular new songbook, Dan Zanes’ House Party! A Family Roots Music…
An American in Paris
Winner of four Tony Awards and inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, this exquisite fresh-from-Broadway production features your favorite Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “'S Wonderful,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” ROMANCE! ADVENTURE! GERSHWIN! WHO…
Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-Along
Join us for our annual sing-along and costume contest! Witness the Oscar winning movie on our big screen while belting out Queen's hits with your friends and family. Featuring Olympia's favorite and outrageous emcee Lauren…
February 2020
The Naked Magicians
AGES 18+ Good magicians don't need sleeves and great magicians don't need pants. This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away the top hats and capes to bring the world's funniest and naughtiest Aussie duo to…
Comedy in the Box: February
Set aside the cares of the week and enjoy the best evening of comedy Olympia has to offer. Washington Center’s Comedy in the Box brings regional and national comedians to our Black Box theater—a unique,…
Silent Movie: My Best Girl
Mary Pickford's last silent film co-stars her future husband, Buddy Rogers, in this crowd-pleasing romantic comedy about a five-and-dime shopgirl who falls for the boss' son. World-class theater organist Dennis James brings the film to…
The Good Humor Men
Three of America’s funniest stand-up comedians (with numerous appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and The Daily Show) join forces to showcase their original brand of humor in an evening packed with punch…
Looking for Tiger Lily
Portland drag performer Anthony Hudson / Carla Rossi brings a queer spin on the ancestral tradition of storytelling, drawing from Disney’s “Pocahontas” to Cher’s “Half-Breed” through song, dance, and video. This is truly a unique…
March 2020
Ladies of Laughter
LOL is returning to the Washington Center after rave reviews! If you missed this all-female stand-up tour last season, now is your chance to get on board with this highly entertaining comedic experience. Expect big…
Silent Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The film that vaulted Lon Chaney into stardom for his portrayal of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell ringer living in the towers of Notre Dame. World-class theater organist Dennis James brings the film to life on…
Comedy in the Box: March
Set aside the cares of the week and enjoy the best evening of comedy Olympia has to offer. Washington Center’s Comedy in the Box brings regional and national comedians to our Black Box theater—a unique,…
Black Box Jazz: Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis is a well-traveled alto saxophonist and flutist who has created a vast and intensely stimulating body of music over the past four decades, and enlivened jazz scenes from Seattle and San Francisco to…
The Center Salon
This popular event is like nothing else in Olympia and will sell out fast! Our 5th annual Salon draws you in to an inner circle of poets, authors, musicians, and artists. 2020 features Jim Lynch,…
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, and athletic feats with high energy excitement from beginning to end! It’s not just a show, it’s an interactive experience for animal lovers of all ages! All the…
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, and athletic feats with high energy excitement from beginning to end! It’s not just a show, it’s an interactive experience for animal lovers of all ages! All the…
Koresh Dance Company – La Danse
Koresh Dance Company was founded by Israeli-born choreographer and artistic director Roni Koresh. Known for its engaging performance and technically superb dancers, Koresh has been hailed internationally. This production is a tender, joyful, passionate and…
April 2020
Meow Meow
Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow has hypnotized, inspired, and terrified audiences globally with unique and outrageous creations. A modern-day cabaret songstress, the spectacular crowd-surfing tragi-comedienne has been called nothing short of "sensational." Become a season…
Boogie From the Bayou
A double bill featuring the best in Cajun & Zydeco music! BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience bring the sounds of New Orleans to Olympia. "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!"…
“Perk up, pianist!”
Award-winning concert pianist Sarah Hagen changes gears in this stand-up (or rather, sit-down!) piano-filled comedy. “Perk up, pianist!” is a uniquely charming music and storytelling experience that takes you deep inside the world of a…
Derina Harvey Band
This Celtic rock group has a rocky, rhythmic undertow layered with guitars, fiddle, and topped with powerful vocals and storytelling. This high-energy live show offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as…
May 2020
Comedy in the Box: May
Set aside the cares of the week and enjoy the best evening of comedy Olympia has to offer. Washington Center’s Comedy in the Box brings regional and national comedians to our Black Box theater—a unique,…
Black Box Jazz: Kareem Kandi
Kareem is a versatile saxophonist and composer with strong roots in the traditions of jazz, blues, classical and funk, and has been performing throughout the U.S. and abroad for years, gaining attention from critics and…
National Geographic Live: Pink Boots and a Machete: Mireya Mayor
A former Miami Dolphins cheerleader, Fulbright scholar, television correspondent, and field biologist who discovered a new species of lemur in Madagascar, Mireya Mayor energizes audiences everywhere. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the hardships and…
June 2020
The Temptations
The Temptations started serving up soul hits in the 1960s and founding member Otis Williams is still going strong on stage with singers Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Larry Braggs and Willie Greene Jr. The Temptations'…
Comedy in the Box: June
Set aside the cares of the week and enjoy the best evening of comedy Olympia has to offer. Washington Center’s Comedy in the Box brings regional and national comedians to our Black Box theater—a unique,…