Stage Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live

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Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, March 30, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, March 30, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, March 30, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, March 30, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Monday, March 30, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, April 1, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 1, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 7:30pm

Three Ring Circus A new stand-up/improv/sketch comedy show, every first Wednesday. The Grotto at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. $5 Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 8:30pm

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, April 2, 2015

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Splurge Land investigates the post-Internet generation through an uber-contemporary lens. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Thursday, April 2 – Sunday, April 5, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Mark of Immediacy Nathan Jeffrey’s theatrical take on the Gospel of Mark. Opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends April 4. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $12-$15 Thursday, April 2, 2015

Spotlight Night: Jasper in Deadland A preview of Ryan Scott Oliver’s new myth-based pop/rock musical, to premiere April 30-May 24. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7pm

Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 8pm

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Friday, April 3, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, April 3, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Friday, April 3, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 3, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ??s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, April 3, 2015

The Rainmaker He arrives to transform a drought-stricken farm and its denizens in N. Richard Nash’s 1954 play. Presented by Local Jewell Productions. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 4. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $15-$20 Friday, April 3, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, April 3, 2015, 7pm

Vernae What is it? Better to ask what isn’t it: “Equal parts live performance, sculptural/sound installation, and film screening,” it’s inspired by The Rite of Spring. 7 p.m. Fri., April 3-Sat., April 4. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $12-$15 Friday, April 3, 2015, 7pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm

Triple Threat With Kimball Allen On hand to launch his variety talk show are Dan Savage, Prom Queen, Mama Tits, magician Ace Carter, and more. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$30 Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, April 3, 2015, 10:30pm

Spin the Bottle The April edition of Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show promises “exquisite and intricate music,” “theatrical commentary on corporate-ness,” and much more. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, April 3, 2015, 11pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, April 4, 2015

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 1pm

TRIBE-olution Explore the roots of hip hop dance through African, Brazilian-Capoeira, and Asian Kung Fu though cross-cultural dance. Ensemble members include b-boys from Massive Monkees, Dogg Pound, and more.  Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW

Vashon, Wa 98070 $15-$20 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7pm

The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe.  Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7:30pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 5, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, April 5, 2015, 1pm

Weird and Awesome With Emmett Montgomery “A monthly parade [every first Sunday] of wonder and awkward sharing hosted and curated by mustache wizard Emmett Montgomery. 7:30 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Sunday, April 5, 2015, 7:30pm

Pagliacci Comedy Night Local and national comics, every first Monday. Beer and wine will be available with ID. 8 p.m., first Monday of every month. Pagliacci Pizza, 426 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 Free Monday, April 6, 2015, 8pm

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Belle and Sebastian The Glasgow indie-pop band emerged in the ‘90s and founder Stuart Murdoch recently made a movie, God Help the Girl. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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Through the Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderlan Lewis Carroll’s adventurous stories for his young Victorian friend are almost too perfect a fit for burlesque artist Lily Verlaine. From the Queen of Hearts to Alice herself, they barely need any translation to serve as a framework for her saucy choreography. SK The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $35-$50 Wednesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 11, 2015

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 8:30pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 9, 2015

Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour Dan Frigolette (Boardwalk Empire, Totally Biased, Artie Lange Show) and Erik Anker (SXSW, LA Comedy Festival, Road Hard Movie) are up-and-coming comedians taking a road trip from New York to Alaska and performing everywhere in between.  The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 $10 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 10, 2015

Stars on Ice Olympic gold-medal ice dancers show off their moves on this Dancing for Joy tour. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Friday, April 10, 2015

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Swan Lake Kent Stowell’s thoughtful staging of this classic is always worth seeing, but this time the prize ticket will be for any performance with Carla Korbes, who’s retiring at the end of the season. Her approach to the double role of Odette/Odile is highly naturalistic and detailed-qualities that will be intensified by her imminent departure. SK McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 19, 2015

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm

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Ira Glass & Monica Bill Barnes When you think of Glass and his radio show This American Life, dance is not the first thing that jumps to mind. Yet Barnes’ eccentric choreography, which has been described in The New York Times as “Buster Keaton in Vegas,” seems to fit well with Glass’ quirky narrative style. SK The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1pm

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 8:30pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 17, 2015

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 10pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, April 18, 2015

SecondStory Originals Three plays from three local writers are staged over three weekends. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details. Saturday, April 18, 2015

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Billy Gardell The lesser half of the CBS hit Mike & Molly. Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 $25 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8:30pm

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10pm

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it??s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 8:30pm

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