Patsy Cline and the Spirit of Country on Stage
Dive into one of country music’s most beloved performers before seeing her come alive on stage at Taproot. Plus, see what is on stage this week along with special events.
One of the most popular female country singers in recording history, Patsy Cline achieved icon status as the first solo female artist elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. She helped break down the gender barrier in this musical genre, thanks in large part to her smooth-sounding, emotive voice. During her brief singing career, she produced the #1 jukebox hit of all time, the country music standard, “Crazy.”
Born on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia, Cline’s birth name was Virginia Patterson Hensley. At the age of eight she taught herself how to play the piano and later found her passion for singing. Cline dropped out of school when she was 16 and went to work because her family desperately needed the money. She found jobs wherever she could, including at a poultry plant and a local soda shop. In her free time, Cline started her singing career, performing on local radio stations and entering several singing contests.
On the Stage
This week arts organizations are ready to take you away to Hawaii, Ancient Persia, 19th-century Italy, and more. Travel through time and space with the power of performance.
The Pa‘akai We Bring
Theatre | Seattle Children’s Theatre
Now – June 1 | Tickets
The Pa’akai We Bring follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kaua‘i, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
More Events
- Tosca | Seattle Opera | Now – May 17 | View the Program
- Open Captioned: May 16–17
- Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North | Meany Center for the Performing Arts | May 17
- Jersey Boys | Village Theatre Everett | Now – May 25 | View the Program
- Captioned: May 24
- Pay What You Will: May 24
- Always...Patsy Cline | Taproot Theatre Company | Now – June 14 | View the Program
- Pay What You Can: May 21
Next Line
Take a lesson in Gospel music at Intiman Theatre and get your tickets to a flowing musical experience with Seattle Symphony.
- Intiman Theatre invites community members to take part in a free choral workshop led by Black Nativity Music Director Sam Townsend, Jr. Hosted as part of Intiman’s Night School series, the workshop offers an introduction to Gospel music and a chance to sing selections from the production in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Open to all skill levels and backgrounds, it’s a space to learn, share, and connect through music. The workshop takes place June 28, from 2–5 p.m. at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and registration is now open.
- Seattle Symphony announces the world premiere of Flow in concert at the Benaroya Hall. On September 10, the Oscar-winning animated film will play on the big screen with the Seattle Symphony playing alongside this beautiful adventure story of a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. Tickets are now on sale.
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