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May
6
Sat
Get Smart by Lynden High Schools @ Judson Hall at Lynden Middle School
May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Get Smart by Lynden High Schools @ Judson Hall at Lynden Middle School | Lynden | Washington | United States

Come enjoy this satirical comedy and entertaining spoof of a secret agent thriller inspired by the popular television series from the 1960’s by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. Blundering Maxwell Smart and the beautiful Agent 99 somehow manage to save the Statue of Liberty from KAOS. The quirky characters, timeless cliches and impossible gadgets make this corny but timeless tribute to the classic series a performance to remember.

SHOWTIMES:
Friday, May 5 at 7pm
Saturday, May 6 at 3pm & 7pm

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Jun
30
Fri
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jun 30 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
1
Sat
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 1 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
7
Fri
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 7 @ 7:00 pm
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

A lion, a giraffe, a zebra, a hippopotamus and a waddle of penguins walk into… Madagascar the Musical! Curiosity leads them to escape the Central Park Zoo to explore the world. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, this show guarantees fun for the whole family. Maddy Hamilton directs, Lisa Markowitz choreographs and Evan Ingalls music directs this talented cast of students ages 9-14. Watch the adventure unfold in the unique costume designs of the BAAY student costuming club. Performances July 7-9 at the BAAY Theatre, and tickets and more information available at baay.org.

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An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 7 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
8
Sat
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

A lion, a giraffe, a zebra, a hippopotamus and a waddle of penguins walk into… Madagascar the Musical! Curiosity leads them to escape the Central Park Zoo to explore the world. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, this show guarantees fun for the whole family. Maddy Hamilton directs, Lisa Markowitz choreographs, and Evan Ingalls music directs this talented cast of students ages 9-14. Watch the adventure unfold in the unique costume designs of the BAAY student costuming club. Performances July 7-9 at the BAAY Theatre, and tickets and more information available at baay.org.

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BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

A lion, a giraffe, a zebra, a hippopotamus and a waddle of penguins walk into… Madagascar the Musical! Curiosity leads them to escape the Central Park Zoo to explore the world. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, this show guarantees fun for the whole family. Maddy Hamilton directs, Lisa Markowitz choreographs, and Evan Ingalls music directs this talented cast of students ages 9-14. Watch the adventure unfold in the unique costume designs of the BAAY student costuming club. Performances July 7-9 at the BAAY Theatre, and tickets and more information available at baay.org.

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An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 8 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
9
Sun
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 9 @ 2:00 pm
BAAY Presents: Madagascar the Musical @ BAAY Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

A lion, a giraffe, a zebra, a hippopotamus and a waddle of penguins walk into… Madagascar the Musical! Curiosity leads them to escape the Central Park Zoo to explore the world. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, this show guarantees fun for the whole family. Maddy Hamilton directs, Lisa Markowitz choreographs, and Evan Ingalls music directs this talented cast of students ages 9-14. Watch the adventure unfold in the unique costume designs of the BAAY student costuming club. Performances July 7-9 at the BAAY Theatre, and tickets and more information available at baay.org.

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Jul
14
Fri
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 14 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
15
Sat
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 15 @ 2:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 15 @ 7:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 15 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
16
Sun
BAAY’s “Almost” Dinner Theatre @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 16 @ 5:00 pm
BAAY's "Almost" Dinner Theatre @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

On July 16, the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone will give a special performance for BAAY’s “Almost” Dinner Theatre fundraiser. This roaring 20’s themed evening will also include food donated by local restaurants, beer and wine, specialty cocktails, and dancing. All proceeds for the event will benefit future BAAY programs, facility upgrades, and student scholarships. Seating is limited for the “Almost” Dinner Theatre, so reserve your tickets now at ?baay.org.

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Jul
21
Fri
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 21 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
22
Sat
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 22 @ 7:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 22 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
23
Sun
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 23 @ 2:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone @ BAAY Theatre |  |  |

After a celebrated theatre career at Bellingham High School, Teri Grimes is teaming up with choreographer Tabetha Clark and musical director Steve Barnes to direct the 5 Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at BAAY! A meta-musical about musicals, the comedy harps on the hype and turns tropes on their heads. Don’t miss this talented cast of BAAY Pro students ages 14-17 perform July 14-16 and 21-13. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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Jul
28
Fri
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 28 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Jul
29
Sat
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre
Jul 29 @ 9:00 pm
An Improvised Musical @ The Upfront Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Broadway style returns to Bellingham

The Upfront Theatre has tackled many different styles of improvised comedy over the years. From murder mysteries, space adventures, the old west and even warm and fuzzy holiday formats. Now they’re taking on the magical world of musicals with a full month run of An Improvised Musical. Each night the ensemble will debut a fully improvised musical including the plot, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy. All will be combined to make an epic improvised production worthy of Broadway. There is no script, no lyrics to follow and no sheet music to play, it is all made up on the spot. This is improv like you’ve never seen or heard it before!

An Improvised Musical runs June 30th – July 29th every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at theupfront.com or the night of show at the theatre (if available). Doors open forty-five minutes before show time for walk-up sales.

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Mar
10
Sat
Mount Baker Theatre Presents: GOBSMACKED! @ Mount Baker Theatre
Mar 10 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Mount Baker Theatre Presents: GOBSMACKED! @ Mount Baker Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

MOUNT BAKER THEATRE PRESENTS:
GOBSMACKED!

A Cappella Spectacular: From Doo-Wop to Drum & Bass

Direct from sold-out seasons in London, Hong Kong and Edinburgh comes the mind-blowing vocal sensation GOBSMACKED! This next-generation a cappella show redefines the limits of the human voice. Featuring reigning world champion beatboxer Ball-Zee and an international cast of world-class vocalists, GOBSMACKED! weaves stories through all forms of a cappella—it’s funny, joyful and uplifts the spirits of all ages!

Shoot the spectrum from doo-wop to drum and bass, and from street corner harmonies to cutting-edge, multi-track live looping as Gobsmacked! pushes musical boundaries without a single musical instrument to be seen. Delight at this slick, technically incredible, high energy a cappella spectacular.

Premier – $55.50
Section A – $47.50
Section B – $39.50
Value – $27.50
plus applicable fees – Group discounts available – call 360-734-6080

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Mar
24
Sat
Legally Blond The Musical @ Mount Baker Theatre
Mar 24 @ 3:00 pm

This fabulously fun and international award-winning musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. Driven by memorable songs and explosive dances, Legally Blonde – The Musical is a joyous journey of self-discovery.

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