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The 5th Avenue Theatre

1308 5th Ave · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

Modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City, the 5th Avenue Theatre opened in 1926 as a movie palace and now stages Broadway musicals, including several that have gone on to Broadway itself. The restored Chinese-inspired interior is a production in its own right.

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  • #downtown

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

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