What is Village Theatre Presents?
A new program through which Village Theatre hosts exciting performances we don’t produce ourselves — touring acts, regional favorites, comedy, cabaret, and more — for limited engagements on our stages.
How is this different from Village’s regular season?
Our Mainstage season features productions we create ourselves: we cast, direct, design, and build them in-house. VT Presents events are ones we host — complete works brought to us by visiting artists and companies for a limited run.
What can I expect from these shows?
Something different from a Village Mainstage production. VT Presents events are created by visiting artists and companies, so they’re generally more stripped-down — simpler staging, lighter design — with the focus squarely on the performers. Come for the talent, the laughs, and the night out rather than big-scale spectacle.
Do I need to be a subscriber? Is it part of my season package?
No. VT Presents events are single-ticket-only and are not included in a Mainstage season subscription. Anyone can buy a ticket to any VT Presents event.
Are these shows family-friendly?
It varies, so once tickets go on sale September 9, please check each show page before you bring the kids. The My Funny Valentine cabaret is broadly appealing. A Very Die Hard Christmas, Titanish and An Improvised Musical! are pitched at teens and up (expect some language and grown-up humor). Oy Vey in a Manger contains references even Santa would find inappropriate — and he’s seen some things. Bring your teens or your mother-in-law at your own risk. Individual show pages will note specific guidance.
Where do these events happen?
Most of the inaugural season takes place at the Everett Performing Arts Center. The My Funny Valentine cabaret plays at the Hunt Family Theatre (HFT) in Issaquah. An Improvised Musical! plays in either HFT or the Cope Gillette Theatre in Everett throughout the season.
Why don’t you bring more of these to Issaquah?
If we could, we would! Because it is where we build and rehearse our shows and because our productions run longer in Issaquah, the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre already has a jam-packed calendar. We simply cannot find a weekend, let alone a series of weeks, that isn’t already booked with performances, rehearsals, or scenic work.
When do VT Presents events take place?
Throughout our regular season! Tickets go on sale later this summer. Please visit each show page for locations and specific performance dates/times.
- A Very Die Hard Christmas · November 21-29, 2026
- Oy Vey in a Manger · December 16-20, 2026
- Titanish · April 16-25, 2027
- An Improved Musical! · October 9, 2026 | February 5, May 21 & June 26, 2027
- My Funny Valentine cabaret · February 13, 2027
How do I get tickets?
Tickets go on sale to Village Theatre donors and subscribers on Wednesday, August 26, and to the general public on Wednesday, September 9, right here at VillageTheatre.org or through the Village Theatre box office.
Will there be more VT Presents events after this season?
This is just the beginning. We’re launching with four shows we’re thrilled
e’re launching with four shows we’re thrilled about, and we’ll keep curating nights worth showing up for.
