﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2014v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2016-06-08T16:21:30-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2015-07-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>911194016</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CLARK NUBER PS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>10900 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 1700</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BELLEVUE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98004</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2014-08-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>911087612</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>5THA</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2066251418</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1308 5TH AVENUE NO 735</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98101</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BERNADINE C GRIFFIN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>MANAGING DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2066251418</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2016-06-01</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JANE M SEARING</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00000565</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4254544919</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2016-06-01</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2014</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2016-08-17 19:52:53Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>DAVID ARMSTRONG</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1308 5TH AVENUE NO 735</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98101</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>25724179</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1979</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO NURTURE, ADVANCE AND PRESERVE ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICA'S GREAT INDIGENOUS ART-FORM: THE MUSICAL.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>32</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>32</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>659</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>156</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>3494198</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>5729767</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>21051492</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>18878113</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>42758</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>40629</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>359721</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>699452</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>24948169</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>25347961</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>12666506</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>11784468</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>1040781</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>12556902</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>12286260</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>25223408</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>24070728</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-275239</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1277233</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>13562928</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>15622234</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>10438807</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>11220880</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>3124121</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>4401354</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>SEE SCHEDULE O.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>21241880</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>19282545</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>SEE SCHEDULE O.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>21241880</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">1</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>66</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>1</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>659</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>32</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>32</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>1</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>1</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd>0</WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DEAN FRERKER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2066251418</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1308 FIFTH AVENUE 735</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98101</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WANDA HERNDON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEPHEN REYNOLDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARGARET INOUYE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STERLING WILSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KENNETH ALHADEFF</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANN ARDIZZONE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CLODAGH ASH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LES BILLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT BRAUN JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARGARET CLAPP</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BARBARA CROWE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LARRY ESTRADA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARIA FERRER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 07/15</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GARY FULLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARAH NASH GATES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CYRUS HABIB</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS HEMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 07/15</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RANDY HODGINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER FROM 09/14</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICHARD KAGAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SASA KIRKPATRICK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WILLIAM KRIPPAEHNE JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 12/14</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELIZABETH LUND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER FROM 09/14</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM NORWALK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 09/14</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN OPPENHEIMER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER FROM 09/14</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LLEWELYN PRITCHARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GORDON PROUTY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 06/15</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID QUINN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANN RAMSAY-JENKINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NORMAN RICE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROB SEXTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELLIOT SILVERS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIRK SODERQUIST</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 05/15</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HEATHER SULLIVAN MCKAY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BONNIE TOWNE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIC TROTT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM WALSH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACY WELLENS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KENNETH WILLMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL ZYSKOWSKI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER THRU 09/14</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID ARMSTRONG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXEC. PRODUCER &amp; ARTISTIC DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>312038</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>11189</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BILL BERRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>178712</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>9563</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BERNADINE GRIFFIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MANAGING DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>208192</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>9999</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELLE MOGA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP OF PHILANTHROPY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>156077</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>9111</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEAN FRERKER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP OF FINANCE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>123035</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>8491</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PATRICK HARRISON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>104154</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>7567</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SEAN CALLAHAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>HEAD ELECTRICIAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>103348</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>20670</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>1185556</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>76590</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>7</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DCG ONE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>4700 9TH AVE NW</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>98107</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>PRINTING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>512488</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SEATTLE OPERA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1020 JOHN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>98109</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>SET CONSTRUCTION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>391469</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SEATTE TIMES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX C34805</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>98124</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ADVERTISING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>204600</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MOGO MARKETING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>21 TAMAL VISTA BLVD SUITE 207</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CORTE MADERA</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>94925</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ADVERTISING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>196520</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ADMARK</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2107 ELLIOTT AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>98121</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ADVERTISING BROKER</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>186160</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>12</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FederatedCampaignsAmt>271325</FederatedCampaignsAmt>
      <FundraisingAmt>485400</FundraisingAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>162863</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>4810179</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>425842</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>5729767</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>THEATRE TICKET REV</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>17454380</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>17454380</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>FACILITIES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1231498</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1231498</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CO-PRODUCTION INC.</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>127617</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>127617</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SCHOOL/CAMP REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>64618</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>64618</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>18878113</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>37933</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>37933</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>378425</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>378425</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>1306</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>143852</PersonalAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <LessRentalExpensesGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>77843</PersonalAmt>
      </LessRentalExpensesGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>1306</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>66009</PersonalAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>67315</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>67315</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>2696</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>0</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>2696</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2696</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2696</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>210277</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>485400</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>247979</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-37702</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-37702</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>47900</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <GamingDirectExpensesAmt>19319</GamingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>28581</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>28581</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>45069</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>31077</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>13992</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>13992</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>CONCESSIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>722310</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>137240</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>137240</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>SPECIAL PROJECT REIMB.</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>95594</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>95594</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>ARTIST MEET &amp; GREET</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12015</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>12015</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <MiscellaneousRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3992</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>3992</ExclusionAmt>
      </MiscellaneousRevenueGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>248841</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>25347961</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>19282545</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>335649</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>744732</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>453751</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>179720</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>111261</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8479397</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7163631</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>695127</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>620639</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>340213</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>334820</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2269</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3124</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1016068</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>895314</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>69401</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>51353</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1204058</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1030727</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>116547</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>56784</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>73164</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>73164</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>29036</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8976</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20060</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19948</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19948</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>674787</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>674787</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2831360</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2830086</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1274</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>694293</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>534485</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>90262</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>69546</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>417851</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>417851</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <RoyaltiesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3453844</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3453844</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </RoyaltiesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1205014</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1135281</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>52535</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>17198</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>359319</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>349347</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3240</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6732</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24463</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>19305</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1660</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3498</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>303865</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>289337</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10945</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3583</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>107506</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>63695</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33006</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>10805</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROPS/SCENERY/COSTUMES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1565936</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1565936</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EDUCATION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>254886</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>254795</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>91</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ARTISTIC PRODUCTION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>83516</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>83516</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ADMINISTRATIVE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>16029</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>14765</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>967</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>297</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>171443</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>85482</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>85961</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24070728</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>21241880</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1788067</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1040781</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>44234</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>49963</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6869456</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8443489</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>715065</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>811101</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>287915</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>328785</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1481793</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1912183</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>12882970</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>9063822</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3909321</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3819148</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
        <BOYAmt>233023</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>235385</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22121</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>22180</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>13562928</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15622234</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1324044</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1514408</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7921092</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8485886</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1193671</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1220586</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10438807</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>11220880</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2740734</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3395337</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>383387</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1006017</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3124121</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4401354</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>13562928</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15622234</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1277233</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>75340</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3165023</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3347295</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>3494198</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5697642</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>15779498</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5159432</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>22598693</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>21934655</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>21244376</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>19301607</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>90238763</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>23629</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>114694</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>134592</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>113967</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>137240</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>524122</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5258401</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>25878410</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>25416542</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>24852541</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>25136489</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>106542383</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1226412</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>711816</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>871213</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1195521</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4004962</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1226412</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>711816</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>871213</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1195521</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4004962</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>102537421</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>-1327</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>103891</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>155452</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>101145</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>183091</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>542252</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>-1327</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>103891</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>155452</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>101145</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>183091</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>542252</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>596</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6886</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7482</TotalAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
      <OtherIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>61487</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>95594</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>157081</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome509Grp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5257670</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>25982301</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>25571994</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>25015173</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>25422060</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>107249198</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.95610</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.96170</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00510</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00540</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SPECIAL PROJECTS - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 61,487. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 95,594.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>9090038</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>5522811</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>3567227</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>3402787</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>3210744</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>192043</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>390145</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>330267</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>59878</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>3819148</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED RENT</Desc>
        <Amt>1220586</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>1220586</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>25820070</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>314394</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>66539</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>380933</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>25439137</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>-91176</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>-91176</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>25347961</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>24538896</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>314394</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>239735</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>554129</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>23984767</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>85961</OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>85961</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>24070728</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AFFILIATE REVENUE 152,500. SPECIAL EVENT DEDUCTIONS -85,961.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RENTAL EXPENSE -77,843. GAMING EXPENSE -13,333.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AFFILIATE EXPENSE 148,559. GAMING EXPENSE 13,333. RENTAL EXPENSE 77,843.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SPECIAL EVENT DEDUCTIONS 85,961.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>695677</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>485400</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>210277</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>53049</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent1Amt>5362</EntertainmentEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>189568</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>695677</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>485400</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>210277</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>53049</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>5362</EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>189568</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>247979</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-37702</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
      <GamingInformationGrp>
        <GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>47900</GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>13333</NonCashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt>5986</OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>0</VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>
        <GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>47900</GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>13333</NonCashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt>5986</OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>19319</DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>
        <NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>28581</NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </GamingInformationGrp>
      <StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>WA</StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>
      <LicensedInd>1</LicensedInd>
      <LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>0</LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>
      <GamingWithNonmembersInd>1</GamingWithNonmembersInd>
      <MemberOfOtherEntityInd>0</MemberOfOtherEntityInd>
      <GamingOwnFacilityPct>1.00000</GamingOwnFacilityPct>
      <PersonsWithBooksName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PersonsWithBooksName>
      <PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1308 5TH AVENUE 735</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98101</ZIPCd>
      </PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
      <CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>0</CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>
      <GamingManagerPersonNm>MADISON MURPHY</GamingManagerPersonNm>
      <GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>GAMING MANAGEMENT</GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>
      <GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>X</GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>
      <CharitableDistributionRqrInd>0</CharitableDistributionRqrInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <CompensationCommitteeInd>X</CompensationCommitteeInd>
      <WrittenEmploymentContractInd>X</WrittenEmploymentContractInd>
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID ARMSTRONG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXEC. PRODUCER &amp; ARTISTIC DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>312038</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>5200</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>5989</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>323227</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>BILL BERRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>178712</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>3574</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>5989</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>188275</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>BERNADINE GRIFFIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MANAGING DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>208192</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>4010</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>5989</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>218191</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELLE MOGA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP OF PHILANTHROPY</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>156077</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>3122</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>5989</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>165188</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc1042800001">
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DCG ONE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>512488</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>PRINTING SERVICES</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>14</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>275628</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>AUCTION ITEMS</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>222</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>146697</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>GOODS</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>7</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>3517</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <Form8283ReceivedCnt>0</Form8283ReceivedCnt>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, COLUMN (B):</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE NUMBER IN COLUMN B IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED FOR AUCTION ITEMS AND THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS FOR OTHER DONATED GOODS AND PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THESE VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE BOTH BOARD MEMBERS (39) AND GENERAL VOLUNTEERS (117) WHO CONTRIBUTED ABOUT 8,000 HOURS OF TIME DURING THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD ENDED ON JULY 31, 2015.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: WE CREATE EXTRAORDINARY THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH, ENTERTAIN, AND INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE AUDIENCES EVERYWHERE. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE PREEMINENT MUSICAL THEATER COMPANY IN THE WORLD - ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT, PRODUCTION QUALITY, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORIC 5TH AVENUE THEATRE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING CONSISTENTLY HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE BY SHOWCASING WORLD-CLASS PERFORMERS AND CREATIVE ARTISTS, FULL LIVE ORCHESTRAS, AND EXCEPTIONAL AND IMAGINATIVE PRODUCTIONS. WE PROGRAM A VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC MIX OF PRODUCTIONS THAT ATTRACT, DELIGHT, AND RETAIN A LARGE, DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND REFLECT THE BROAD SCOPE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL - PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. WE SERVE AS A CREATIVE INCUBATOR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NEW WORKS, ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH CALIBER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND MAINTAIN EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE IS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THAT PRODUCES OUR OWN BROADWAY-CALIBER MUSICALS THAT PROMINENTLY SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING JOBS TO NEARLY 800 LOCAL THEATER ARTISTS ANNUALLY, GENERATING SIGNIFICANT REVENUE FOR THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR CITY, AND ENTERTAINING OVER 370,000 PEOPLE WITH OUR WORLD-CLASS MAIN SERIES PRODUCTIONS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE MUSICAL THEATER AVAILABLE FOR ALL TO ENJOY THROUGH DEEPLY DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND YOUNG ADULTS; COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SERVING DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS, ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH MOBILITY, VISION, AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS; AND OUR FREE CURTAIN UP! COMMUNITY EVENT. WE SERVED OVER 74,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN 2015 THROUGH OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SHARE THE MAGIC OF THEATER, TEACH ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONS ON OUR STAGE AND NURTURE THE AUDIENCE AND PERFORMERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. WE PARTNER WITH HIGH-NEED PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FREE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT OUR THEATRE. WE SERVE THE ART FORM THROUGH OUR HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTIONS THAT REFLECT THE BROAD SCOPE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL - ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. OUR REVIVALS OF GOLDEN AGE CLASSICS BRING FRESH INSIGHT TO THESE GREAT MUSICALS WHILE HONORING THE INTENT OF THE ORIGINAL, WITH FULL-SIZE CASTS AND ORCHESTRAS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE A ROBUST PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF NEW WORKS. SINCE 2001, WE HAVE PRODUCED 17 NEW MUSICALS, SENT NINE TO BROADWAY. FIVE OF THESE SHOWS HAVE GARNERED A TOTAL OF 47 TONY NOMINATIONS AND 15 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL FOR HAIRSPRAY AND MEMPHIS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DAVID ARMSTRONG AND KENNETH ALHADEFF HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DAVID ARMSTRONG AND BILL BERRY HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MEMBERS PRIOR TO BEING REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DRAFT. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. SUBSEQUENT TO PROVIDING THE RETURN TO THE BOARD, FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE A BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT MIGHT EXIST. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRES AND NOTIFIES THE FULL BOARD OF ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL EVALUATE EACH DISCLOSURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT DOES CONSTITUTE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND TO EXIST, SAID BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER WILL RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM VOTING ON ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH HE/SHE HAS A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT AND HE/SHE SHALL NOT BE PRESENT WHEN ANY SUCH VOTE IS TAKEN.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD COLLECTS DATA FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL PEER ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM INCLUDING OFFICERS. OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM'S CONTRACTS RENEW ON A ROLLING SCHEDULE, WITH ONE RENEWAL EACH YEAR. COMPENSATION REVIEWS OCCUR AS EACH CONTRACT IS RENEWED. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED JUNE OF 2015.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>