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Tacoma Arts Live is a non-profit arts organization deeply connected to the community and recognized for presenting-world class artists, events, exhibitions, and cultural celebrations. We are leading arts access and education programs that support the development of thoughtful, balanced, and engaged citizens. Located at the historic Tacoma Armory, an innovative cultural hub, Tacoma Arts Live delive

rs vibrant arts, culture, and community gatherings that are transforming live performing arts and elevating the artistic caliber of the South Sound.

🚨Just a little reminder 🚨The venue for Sphinx Virtuosi has been changed from the Rialto Theater to the Tacoma Armory ✨Ma...
02/17/2025

🚨Just a little reminder 🚨
The venue for Sphinx Virtuosi has been changed from the Rialto Theater to the Tacoma Armory ✨
March 2, 2025 at 3:00pm. Don’t miss your chance to see this powerfully diverse chamber orchestra, LIVE!

Get your tickets at the link in our bio, or at TacomaArtsLive.org 🎟️

5 Playwrights. 5 Directors. 15Actors. 24 Hours. 5 Brand New Works. 1 Weekend of Theater Magic.🎭✨Ready for something bold...
02/16/2025

5 Playwrights. 5 Directors. 15
Actors. 24 Hours. 5 Brand New Works. 1 Weekend of Theater Magic.🎭✨

Ready for something bold, fresh, and totally original?
Tacoma’s Double Shot Theater Festival is back, a fast paced, high energy theatrical experience where creativity knows no limits!
In just 24 hours, teams of playwrights, directors, and actors will create, rehearse, and perform 5 brand new short plays and you get to be the first to see them! It’s live theater at its most raw, daring, and exciting.

🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 PM
& Sunday Feb. 23 at 3:00 PM

📍Tacoma Armory

Come witness the magic of theater in the making unfiltered, unexpected, and entirely original. Whether you’re a theater lover, a creative spirit, or someone who just loves a great story, Double Shot is an experience you don’t want to miss.

Get your tickets now and support local artists
pushing their creative limits!


Happy Valentine’s Day from Tacoma Arts Live! Today we celebrate the love that inspires every brushstroke, every melody, ...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from Tacoma Arts Live! Today we celebrate the love that inspires every brushstroke, every melody, and every moment on stage. May your day be as vibrant and beautiful as the art that surrounds us. 💕

Didn’t catch last week’s deals? We got you! 💕💋Last chance to save big on tickets for you and your Valentine! For 2 days ...
02/11/2025

Didn’t catch last week’s deals? We got you! 💕💋
Last chance to save big on tickets for you and your Valentine!

For 2 days only—February 12 and 13 – all shows are discounted by 30%
The last deal of the month starts tomorrow, 2/12 and ends midnight on 2/13 🎟️

✨ Imagine this: An elegant dinner party. The Tacoma Armory transformed into a blank canvas of endless possibilities. The...
02/10/2025

✨ Imagine this: An elegant dinner party. The Tacoma Armory transformed into a blank canvas of endless possibilities. The Tacoma arts community gathered, reflecting on our vibrant, creative future.

Join us for a sparkling technicolor evening where the arts take center stage, igniting the night with hope, color, and creativity. 🎨✨

🍴 Indulge in gourmet appetizers during an art-filled cocktail hour.

🎭 Enjoy dinner, an auction, and a live program supporting Tacoma Arts Live.

💃 Dance the night away as we raise funds to light up the South Sound with meaningful, accessible art experiences.

This isn’t just a party, it’s a celebration of the arts as the heartbeat of our community. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

🎟️ Reserve your spot now and be part of the magic! Tickets available at link in our bio!

And a big thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting the Arts!!






Opening Night Alert! ✨Dear Evan Hansen takes the stage TONIGHT at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts! It’s no...
02/05/2025

Opening Night Alert! ✨

Dear Evan Hansen takes the stage TONIGHT at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts! It’s not too late to grab your tickets for this unforgettable show, here for 2 nights only February 5 & 6.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the music, the story, the magic.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at tacomaartslive.org








Roses wilt. Chocolates disappear. But memories? They last. 💕 Give the gift of an unforgettable experience this Valentine...
02/04/2025

Roses wilt. Chocolates disappear. But memories? They last. 💕
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience this Valentine’s Day with our BOGO ticket deal February 5th & 6th.
Check out all of our eligible shows at
TacomaArtsLive.org

Experience the magic of 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, and a Soul Train Award all in one unforgettable evening! 🎶 Tak...
01/28/2025

Experience the magic of 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, and a Soul Train Award all in one unforgettable evening! 🎶 Take 6, the legendary a ca****la group blending gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop, is bringing their unparalleled harmonies to the Pantages Theater in Tacoma on January 31st at 7:30 PM.

Heralded as “the quintessential a ca****la group,” their smooth, soulful sound has captivated audiences worldwide for over three decades. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, this is your chance to witness greatness live.

✨ Don’t miss out on a night of vocal brilliance that will leave you in awe. Tickets are selling fast! Get yours now at TacomaArtsLive.org! ✨

Art has the power to spark change. Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering fight...
01/20/2025

Art has the power to spark change. Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering fight for justice.

Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the South Sound! Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by...
01/20/2025

Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the South Sound! Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look - from the point of view of both the parents and young people - at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for
—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other-and ourselves-along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including
“You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN
HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony, Grammy, and Oscar winning team behind The Greatest Showman, La La Land, and “Only Murders in the Building” Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of su***de.

🗓️February 5 & 6

⏰7:00 PM

📍Washington Center for the Performing Arts
(Olympia)
Get your tickets at the link in our bio or at tacomaartslive.org

🎶 The countdown is on, Tacoma! The Pack Drumline is coming to the Pantages Theater TOMORROW! 🥁✨ Don’t miss your chance t...
01/16/2025

🎶 The countdown is on, Tacoma! The Pack Drumline is coming to the Pantages Theater TOMORROW! 🥁✨ Don’t miss your chance to experience this electrifying performance full of high energy beats, jaw dropping precision, and unforgettable fun.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio!

🎻 Don’t miss an unforgettable afternoon with Sphinx Virtuosi, the dynamic chamber orchestra that’s redefining classical ...
01/15/2025

🎻 Don’t miss an unforgettable afternoon with Sphinx Virtuosi, the dynamic chamber orchestra that’s redefining classical music. Join us on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. for an awe-inspiring performance at Tacoma Arts Live.

🌟 Composed of 18 Black and Latinx artists, this self-conducted powerhouse is more than an orchestra—it’s a movement. As cultural ambassadors of the Sphinx Organization, the nation’s leading arts nonprofit championing diversity, they deliver artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement.

✨ Critics rave:
“The Sphinx Virtuosi is ‘top-notch…more essential at this moment than ever…a vibrant, assured performance,’” – The New York Times.
“Their command and soulful beauty are unmatched.” – The Washington Post.

🎼 Experience the bold sounds of their critically acclaimed album, Songs for Our Times, which celebrates extraordinary composers and artistic visionaries of color. This is classical music like you’ve never heard before—powerful, transformative, and alive with passion.

📍Tickets are selling fast! Reserve your seats now to witness the future of classical music.

Ready to fill your calendar with unforgettable performances? 🎭 Swipe through to see what’s coming up with Tacoma Arts Li...
01/14/2025

Ready to fill your calendar with unforgettable performances? 🎭 Swipe through to see what’s coming up with Tacoma Arts Live!

Varsity Vocals Presents:2025 International Championship of Collegiate A Ca****la West Quarterfinal 2Saturday, February 1...
01/10/2025

Varsity Vocals Presents:
2025 International Championship of Collegiate A Ca****la West Quarterfinal 2

Saturday, February 1, 2025
7:00 p.m. at the Rialto Theater

The International Championship of Collegiate A Ca****la (ICCA), brought to you by Varsity Vocals, is the largest international a ca****la tournament exclusive to universities around the world. Varsity Vocals gives young singers the opportunity to interact, compete, learn from each other, get feedback from the pros, and perform in fantastic venues around the globe.

The collegiate competition includes more than 400 groups across the world with over 50 events. This event will include 10 college a ca****la groups from Washington and British Columbia. The groups placing first and second in this event will move on to the Western Semifinals in Redwood City, CA (SF Bay Area) at the Fox Theatre on Sat. March 22, 2025, where they will face off against 8 other regional qualifying groups for the title of ICCA West Champion with one group moving on to the International Finals.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio!

Ruby Bridges: A Civil Rights Journey•Saturday, January 25th •3:00pm Mount Tahoma High School•FREE Admission with Pre-reg...
01/08/2025

Ruby Bridges: A Civil Rights Journey

•Saturday, January 25th
•3:00pm Mount Tahoma High School
•FREE Admission with Pre-registration required

Join us for a powerful afternoon of storytelling with Ruby Bridges: A Civil Rights Journey an original theatrical production that brings one of America’s most pivotal moments to life.

Written by Milo Mowery
Directed by Jimmy Shields

The year is 1960 and six-year old Ruby is braving hate and racism as she becomes the first child to integrate into a public school. This play explores what Ruby’s first days would have been like as the only student in the classroom because the white families would not let their children attend class with her. Follow Ruby’s journey as she develops a special bond with her teacher Mrs. Henry and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s grows in intensity from the experience of Ruby, to Rosa Parks, and lunch counter sit-ins.

Presented by Tacoma Arts Live, this public performance is part of a long-standing series that has reached over 150,000 youth across the region. Together, we honor the legacy of civil rights leaders and inspire new generations to keep moving forward.

Reserve your spot today at the link in bio!

Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the South Sound! Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by...
01/05/2025

Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the South Sound! Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.

Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other—and ourselves—along the way.

Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony, Grammy, and Oscar winning team behind The Greatest Showman, La La Land, and “Only Murders in the Building” Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of su***de.

🗓️ February 5 & 6
🕐 7:00 PM
📍 Washington Center for the Performing Arts (Olympia)
🎫 at tacomaartslive.org

If you know Take 6 then you know they're real ones. Take 6 has been heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats ...
01/04/2025

If you know Take 6 then you know they're real ones. Take 6 has been heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a ca****la group and the model for vocal genius. If you know, you know...

With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and they as Members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, this musical phenomenon has six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop.

Take 6 is (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley)

🗓️ January 31st
🕐 7:30 PM
📍 Pantages Theater
🎫 Tickets at our website tacomaartslive.org

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🚨VENUE CHANGE UPDATE🚨 ✨New Stage, Same Magic✨ The Sphinx Virtuosi performance on March 2nd has a new home at The Tacoma Armory! This critically acclaimed chamber orchestra continues to break barriers and inspire audiences, don’t miss your chance to experience their artistry up close. 🎟️Tickets on sale now at TacomaArtsLive.org or click the link in our bio. . . . . . #tacomawa #tacomaartslive #piercecounty #livemusic #arts #liveperformance #tacomacreates #tacomaevents #orchestra #classicalmusic

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Energizing community through live performance

Tacoma Arts Live is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is recognized for leadership in presenting world-class performing artists, providing one of the largest arts education programs in the nation, and preserving and activating Tacoma’s historic theaters. The organization manages the largest complex of theaters between Seattle and Portland: Pantages Theater (seating 1272, built in 1918, and renovated in 2018); the Rialto Theater (seating 739, also built in 1918, and restored 1991); and Theater on the Square (seating 302, built in 1993). Its mission is to "energize community through live performance." Tacoma Arts Live believes in the power of bringing people together – physically in a theater, intellectually through ideas, and emotionally through sharing great stories. Attending live entertainment reminds us to be open to feel, to learn, and to appreciate humanity.

With over 40 presenting shows in the 2019-2020 season, an arts education program that serves over 55,000 students, teachers, and families throughout the South Sound, and a newly launched professional regional theater program providing northwest artists with paid opportunities, Tacoma Arts Live is committed to using the performing arts as a platform to build a more resilient, dynamic and connected community.