WITCHES
Studio X, 1300 E Olive St, Seattle
Saturday, November 8 at 6:00 & 9:00 p.m.
$20.00
Seattle, prepare for a night of cackling, camp, and cauldrons. Tim Murray — the irrepressible mind behind the viral sensation Witches — is flying in for a one-night-only performance that promises to enchant, provoke, and leave you howling for more.
If Murray looks familiar, that’s because he is. You’ve seen him on NBC’s The Other Two, heard the unhinged sleepover energy on his Slumber Party podcast, and spotted him across indie films and off-Broadway. In 2025, he appeared on the Tony Awards.
But Witches is the crown jewel: part stand-up, part musical, part glitter-soaked fever dream. Think Elvira emceeing a Drag Race maxi-challenge after one too many potions — smarter, Gayer, and gloriously unhinged.
On November 8 at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., Studio X will transform into a lair when Witches lands for a live taping. Expect sharp stand-up, musical numbers, and a little audience mischief, all brewed from Murray’s obsession with pop-culture witches — Hocus Pocus, The Craft, and Wicked — plus surprise guests and costuming choices that likely qualify as sorcery.
I caught up with Murray to talk about the show’s heart, the high-wire thrill of live performance, and the spell he’d cast if he could. Here are his responses, setting the stage for a wickedly fun night.
Frank Gaimari: In your own words, what is Witches about?
Tim Murray: Witches is my hourlong stand-up and musical comedy about growing up Gay and stepping into your Queer powers once you find your coven of friends. It’s a celebration of queerness, pop culture, stupidity, community, and most importantly… wigs.
FG: Do you prefer the thrill of live stand-up over making a film or TV special?
TM: Performing live is certainly a rush, but I really enjoy all ways of getting paid. LOL, kidding. I have done everything in this business, from script writing to film acting to live stand-up and improv, and I really love a little bit of everything. But the feeling of performing live is incredible, and I’m so excited to capture that with an audience in Seattle.
FG: For first-timers, what makes Witches a must-see in person?
TM: Witches really must be seen to be believed. I do a lot of crowd work, and the 11 o’clock number is a song I improvise based on the show each night. People have come back six or seven times, because there is something different every time. I promise to make you laugh your booty off, and then the last song will likely make you cry. So… come have the catharsis we all need right now.
FG: How has your identity shaped your voice on stage?
TM: Being Queer has totally shaped my point of view, which is the entire essence of what makes a comedian. Most people have the capacity to be funny, so to be the person in the room with the microphone asking everyone to listen, you must have a unique perspective and something to say. And most of what I want to say is about how we navigate through the world as Queers. I want to celebrate it, poke fun at it, pay attention to it, and roast those who have burned us.
FG: What has been the biggest hurdle in breaking into the industry?
TM: The tumultuous break-up I had with Jessica Alba. Joking again. I think the hardest thing for me has been stepping into the power of what makes me unique and special, which is what this show is finally doing for me. When I was in college, my professor told me not to come out, because it would be harder to find work. When I first moved to NYC, an agent refused to take a meeting with me because he knew me socially and said I was “too gGay.” But funnily enough, leaning into that is what has made my voice sharper and funnier. So, the real hurdle is learning not to take other people’s opinions too seriously. Listen to the voice inside you. Angela Lansbury voices mine.
FG: If you could cast one real spell, what would you do first?
TM: I’d give everyone in America free healthcare. Or get us a sequel to the Britney Spears film Crossroads. Both would be healing.
Grab your friends, dust off your pointiest hat, and join the coven. Witches at Studio X is the most fun you’ll have outside a midnight séance — and at $20, it’s a steal. See you on November 8 at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. May your eyeliner be sharp and your laugh cackly!
Tickets: https://timmurraycomedian.com/products/tim-murray-is-witches-live-special-taping
Frank Gaimari is an author and film reviewer in Seattle. He lives with his husband and their two golden retrievers. You can learn more about his work at www.FrankGaimari.com.
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