Art - A & E: COMMUNITY DAY AT THE 5TH
It’s a day of fun for the whole family. And it’s FREE!
In celebration of our production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s groundbreaking musical Oklahoma!, we are hosting the first ever 5th Avenue Theatre Community Day! ...Proudly co-hosted by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Community Day will give adults and children alike the opportunity to “jump right in” to the musical theater experience.
Watch the Lions Dance
The festivities will kick off with a traditional Lion Dance! The Lieu Quan Lion Dance Team will perform a cai qing ceremony blessing the theatre, celebrating the Year of the Dragon, and honoring the Chinese-inspired heritage of our historic theater.
Preview KLONDIKE with Adventure Musical Theatre
AMT will travel the state bringing Klondike to schools all spring. On Community Day, see Klondike here first!
Sing a Song from Oklahoma!
Experience the joy of singing the amazing music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Everyone is welcome!
Tour The Theatre
Built in 1926, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a living piece of Seattle history. The glorious theater, whose interior design is inspired by royal sites in China, will be open for morning tours.
Try a Country Line Dance
In Oklahoma!, dancing brings the community together. Learn a country line dance in the very room where the cast rehearsed their choreography.
See the Oklahoma! Designs
See the models and drawings for the sets and costumes for Oklahoma!
Design Your Own Bandana!
Be a Farmer or a Cowman for the day! We’ll have the supplies so you can create and wear your own Oklahoma! bandana.
Discover the World of Musical Theater
Students from The Oklahoma! Project and experts from our community talk about the entertaining history of this American art form.