“Duel Reality” Brings Acrobatics and Shakespeare to Seattle Rep
A review of the “Romeo and Juliet” inspired acrobatic show, “Duel Reality,” now playing at Seattle Rep. Plus, we take a trip through the ’60s with this week’s performances.
While reimaginations of Romeo and Juliet are nothing new, The 7 Fingers, a theatrical circus collective from Quebec, brings a fresh perspective to the classic tale of doomed lovers. Through acrobatics, music, and storytelling, these performers immerse audience members directly into the epic tale of two dueling houses through participation that makes the audience complicit in the drama.
Through competing acrobatics, where each performer is able to exhibit their particular specialty, the houses of Capulet and Montague replace sword fights with gravity-defying acts that will make you cheer, scream, and gasp. While a competition takes place, we are reminded of the union that is at the center of the story and a poignant moment comes when the referee has to redraw the line separating the two houses, after Romeo and Juliet had erased it through their dual performance.
On the Stage
This week, take a trip in time to the ’60s and ’70s with the music from ABBA in Mamma Mia!, the story of country music icon Patsy Cline, and a musical about a ’60s teen icon being shipped to war (sound familiar?).
Mamma Mia!
Musical Theatre | Broadway at The Paramount
Now – June 15 | Tickets
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
ASL Interpreted: June 14 | Audio Described & Open Captioned: June 15
More Events
- Always...Patsy Cline | Taproot Theatre Company | Now – June 21 | View the Program
- Duel Reality | Seattle Rep | Now – June 22 | View the Program
- Pay What You Can: June 15
- ASL & Audio Described: June 21
- Bye Bye Birdie | 5th Avenue Theatre | Now – June 29 | View the Program
- ASL Interpreted: June 20
- Audio Described: June 21
- Open Captioned: June 22
Next Line
Tickets for Broadway’s biggest Disney show go on sale next week. Plus, you have a chance to join professional actors on stage in a Seattle Rep production.
- Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, June 17 when tickets for The Lion King go on sale. Playing from December 4, 2025 through January 4, 2026, Disney’s The Lion King will take the stage at The Paramount Theatre for the holiday season. Perfect for families and Disney adults alike, this six-time Tony Award winner is part of Broadway at The Paramount’s touring season.
- Are you a guitar or fiddle player? Seattle Rep is holding open auditions for Come from Away, their winter performance in the 2025/26 season. Seattle Rep is seeking advanced guitar and fiddle players that are Seattle locals. Take a video of yourself playing and submit online by June 26 for a chance to take the stage!
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