Live Musical Theatre Returns to CWU with ‘Theory of Relativity’

Central Washington University's acclaimed Central Theatre Ensemble is celebrating a return to live performing on May 20 -23 with The Theory of Relativity, a song cycle that examines our interconnectedness through life's shared experiences - from the hilarious to the heartbreaking.

The moving and unconventional musical comes from Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill (The Story of My Life).

The work has been applauded by theatre critics across the country, including Live Like Tom, which said: "Take a Physics manual, blend it with the sound of The Book of Mormon, the hilariously nerdy references of The Big Bang Theory, a sprinkle of Chicago, few drops of Glee, bake it in a Broadway bowl, use all the originality you can have....That's the successful recipe for the spectacular song cycle, The Theory of Relativity."

Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical.

Central Ensemble members in the cast include: Alana Glaser (Kailua, O'ahu, HI), Sydney Safford (Port Orchard, WA), Jacob Vallie (The Dalles, OR), Alex Splattstoesser (Richland, WA), Olivia Webb (Gig Harbor, WA), Reese Sigman (Olympia, WA), Brad Alemao (Port Angeles, WA), Marcus Wolf (Duvall, WA), Mason Atwood (Wenatchee, WA), Savannah Popp (Mukilteo, WA), Annabelle Brasch (Spokane, WA), Claire Bowder (Tacoma, WA), Maverick McCarl (Puyallup, WA).

Sarah Sweet (Puyallup, WA) is stage manager, and Frank Procella (Woodinville, WA) is assistant stage manager.

This show is rated PG. Facial coverings are required on campus.

Limited reserved seats are available singly or in groups up to six people to enjoy the performance at CWU's McConnell Auditorium May 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and May 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are also available to enjoy a livestreaming option from home. All options can be found at showtix4u.com/events/theory.