Life of Pi at Paramount Theatre Seattle

They say this is a theatrical event unlike anything you have seen! Well, it’s riveting production is likened to a grand standing high budget musical! Life of Pi, based on the award-winning novel of Yan Martell, is given the live theater treatment! This play features the riveting storyline that has blown away readers and film viewers! This time, theater fanatics will find out what the fuss is all about as the touring production hits Seattle, Washington for a limited time! Get set as the award-winning epic brings audiences on a fantastic journey across the Pacific Ocean right at the comforts of the legendary Paramount Theatre Seattle! It’s a tale like no other and it’s  guaranteed to have you at the edge of your seat! So if you’re looking for the next best thing in theater, this is definitely right up your alley! Life of Pi is a three-time Tony Award-winning play that features the work of West End’s top designers! So hurry and secure your access now!

Life of Pi Tickets

“Glorious! A dazzling marvel of stagecraft. This production sparks to stunning life” – Entertainment Weekly

A young man named Pi Patel experiences a shipwreck. His father’s ship contains animals supposed to accompany them to Canada for a new start. But fate had other plans. In the midst of this great disaster, Pi managed to escape to a lifeboat but he’s not alone. The boat contains a few wild animals, and the most dangeous of them all is the Bengal tiger, which Pi calls Richard Parker. The tiger saves Pi’s life by killing the spotted hyena that was about to eat Pi. However, in order not to stir the large beast, Pi decides to find refuge on a raft tethered to the boat. Meanwhile, the tiger accidentally jumps into the water to catch a fish. Will Pi let the dangerous animal drown? Find out by catching Life of Pi at the Paramount Theatre Seattle!

It’s a fantastic story that tackles many subjects – from religion, to faith, courage, and perseverance. Life of Pi takes audiences on an amazing journey through the pacific ocean, but also shows a glimpse of life as Pi Patel. The play features the book by Lolita Chakrabarti and direction by award-winning theater director Max Webster. The play also showcases amazing work by puppet designers and director Tim Hately, Nick Barnes, and Finn Caldwell. Meanwhile, let’s not forget the amazing stagecraft by Tont Award winning sound designer Carolyn Downing, and Tony Award winning lighting designer Tim Lutkin. Lastly, the play features a fantastic score by Andrew McKay.

Opening in Sheffield 2019, Life of Pi made its grand debut in London’s West End in 2021. The production featured Laurence Olivier winning Sri Lankan actor Hiran Abeysekera, who later reprised the role of Pi for the Broadway Production. This winter of 2024, the play will finally embark on a North American tour! The trek spreads out all the way to 2025, covering over 20 major cities, including a coveted stop in Seattle during spring. 

Revered as one of the greatest plays to hit Broadway in recent years, Life of Pi has easily secured a staggering amount of prestigious nominations and awards. In London, the play won five Laurence Olivier Awards (including Best New Play) out of nine nominations. Over in New York, Life of Pi won three Tony Awards for Best Scenic, Best Lighting, and Best Sound Design of a Play. Moreover, the production also secured four Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, and two Outer Critics Circle Award.

“An exhilarating evening of theater!” – The Wallstreet Journal

“Life of Pi creates moment after moment of magic!” – The New York Post

A true testament that a show is worth it is the amount of great reviews it gets. In Life of Pi’s case, the articles from professional critics are practically glowing. The New York Times calls the play a wonder. “​​Human ingenuity and animal grace course through this rich, inventive play about difficult choices and the stories we tell to make sense of them.” The publication didn’t stop there in terms of compliments, “Life of Pi delivers magic. The roaring you hear at the show’s end is the sound of a standing ovation. Over at Entertainment Weekly, the play was lauded for its brilliant production, “A dazzling marvel of stagecraft. This production sparks to stunning life.”

The Guardian can’t help but be captivated by the play’s visuals and stagecraft, “The magic here lies firmly in aesthetics, from the teeming menagerie of large-scale puppets, exquisitely designed by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, to visual effects that surge, dazzle and undulate like ocean wave.”

Besides professional critics, this showcase was a phenomenal hit for regular theater attendees, “This is the best play I’ve ever seen. I was immersed in the production for the entire duration and by the time it was over I had tears streaming down my face,” said Christopher Stevens. Meanwhile, Emma Black completely agreed on how fantastic the story is, “Great story and delivered on stage with deep emotion and a few comical moments thrown in. You’ll laugh and cry.”

This spring, Life of Pi takes over the legendary Paramount Theatre Seattle. This historic venue has provided some of the most exhilarating entertainment to the city for almost a century! The theater has been around since 1928 and it has been a benchmark in Seattle’s bustling entertainment scene. From movies, to live concerts, and finally a state-of-the-art facility that can house a major Broadway production like Life of Pi. Audiences can look forward to a terrific experience as a visit to this iconic venue means you’ll be basking in top calibre sound and lights, excellent acoustics, and a stunning ambiance. 

Don’t miss out on this fantastic play that has everyone scrambling for tickets. Luckily, we’ve got some great access for you right here! When you click on the Get Tickets link, the user-friendly and safe platform lets you easily choose the best seats in the house. Hurry and don’t miss Life of Pi this spring as it conquers the Paramount Theatre Seattle!

“Life of Pi delivers magic. The roaring you hear at the show’s end is the sound of a standing ovation!” – The New York Times