Tacoma Arts Live facts for kids
Tacoma Arts Live is a special organization in downtown Tacoma, Washington, that brings plays, concerts, and other fun shows to the city. It's a non-profit group, which means its main goal is to serve the community, not to make money. It is located at the historic Tacoma Armory.
One of its most important jobs is teaching. The Tacoma Arts Live education program is one of the biggest in all of Washington state, helping many students learn about acting, music, and dance.
From 1979 to 2021, the group also managed three famous local venues: the Pantages Theater, the Rialto Theater, and the Theatre on the Square.
A Stage for Stars
Over the years, Tacoma Arts Live has welcomed many famous and talented people to its stages. Audiences have enjoyed everything from comedy shows and magic tricks to world-class music and classic plays.
Famous Performers and Shows
Many well-known artists have performed here. The list includes comedians, musicians, actors, and dancers from around the world.
Some of the famous faces who have appeared include:
- Comedians: Martin Short, Queen Latifah, Joan Rivers, Wanda Sykes, and Bob Newhart.
- Musicians: Victor Borge, Wynton Marsalis, Itzhak Perlman, Queen Latifah, Joan Baez, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
- Actors: Hal Holbrook, Debbie Reynolds, and Gregory Peck.
- Unique Shows: The amazing Peking Acrobats, the exciting dance group Tap Dogs, and live video game music with Video Games Live.
Many popular musicals and plays have also been performed, such as:
The stages have also hosted shows based on beloved children's books, like The Magic School Bus, James & The Giant Peach, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
