Stage

Openings & Events

Broadway Babes This “burlesque tribute to the Great White Way” stars Bunny Von Bunsmore, Crystal Tassels, Verity Germaine, and many others. Annex Theater, 1122 E. Pike St., songbirdandraven.com. $20–$35. 8 p.m. Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21.

Dina Martina—Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $20–$25. Opens March 20. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26.

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., jenniferjasperperforms.com. $10. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 18.

Felt-a-Thon Rachel Jackson and Chad Allers’ “24-hour puppet video-making marathon” culminates in this live public performance. The Pocket Theater, 8312 Greenwood Ave. N., feltathon.com. $10–$14. 8:30 p.m. Sat., March 21.

Jen Kober launches Parlor Live’s “Pride Comedy Series.” Parlor Live Comedy Club, 1522 Sixth Ave., 602-1441, parlor
live.com. $20–$25. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 19, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21.

Mamma Mia! A woman’s desire to find her father brings three men from her mother’s past into their lives. With the music of ABBA, as if you didn’t know. The Paramount, 911 Pine St., 877-­STG-­4TIX, stgpresents.org. $25 and up. Runs March 24–29: 7:30 p.m. Tues.–Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun.

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.

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave., 324-5801, schmeater.org. $22–$29. Preview March 19, opens March 20. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends April 18.

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s novel is now a musical. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $35–$67. Preview March 18, opens March 19. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Runs May 1–24 in Everett.)

The Rainmaker arrives to transform a drought-stricken farm and its denizens in N. Richard Nash’s 1954 play. Presented by Local Jewell Productions. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., 800-838-3006, brown
papertickets.com. $15–$20. Opens March 20. 8 p.m. Fri., 
2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 4.

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Amy Schumer SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 17.

Tartuffe Seattle Shakes is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center Armory, ­733-­8222. $25–$48. Previews March 18–19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. 
Wed.–Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattle
shakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12.

CURRENT RUNS

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Youth Theatre Northwest, TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory, 232-4145 x109, youththeatre.org. $10–$17. 7 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 
2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22.

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Chinglish Trying to sell bilingual signage in the fast-growing China of David Henry Hwang’s 2011 comedy, Daniel (Evan Whitfield) is pegged as a rube by Xi Yan (Kathy Hsieh), vice minister of a small city. Daniel hires English tutor-cum-consultant Peter (Guy Nelson) to broker a deal between his firm and the city boss (Hing Lam). But, as we and Daniel will learn, everyone in Guiyang is bound by a complex web of web of guanxi, a uniquely Chinese notion of mutual responsibility owed between two people or groups. Directed by Annie Lareau, Chinglish is quick-paced, quick-witted, and brimming with humor—the mistranslations and communication breakdowns among Hwang’s characters. IRFAN SHARIFF ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., 938-0339, artswest.org. $15–$34.50. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29.

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS—Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. N.E., Redmond, 800-450-1480, cirquedusoleil.com/kurios. $35–$156. 8 p.m. Tues.–Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22.

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The Comparables SEE REVIEW, PAGE 18.

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer winner is a magical mingling of Pinter pauses, Ibsenesque naturalism, and flashes of Pirandello. Brevity is not one of its selling points, but the script takes chances that this New Century Theatre Company production, directed by MJ Sieber, does finally redeem. Working in a dilapidated old single-screen movie theater, ushers Sam (Sam Hagen) and Avery (Tyler Trerise) and projectionist Rose (Emily Chisholm) discuss film, the transition from 35 millimeter to digital, and life 
in general. A millennial David Mamet, Baker captures, like, the speech patterns of Generations X and Y; keenly conveys the universal experiences and rants of peons in the service industry; and beautifully depicts the human condition through her trio of underachievers. Worthwhile for both ardent theater lovers and those theater-averse members of Generation Me, so seldom represented onstage. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE The Mainstage at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave., wearenctc.org. $15–$35. 
8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4.

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. 5510 University Way N.E., jetcityimprov.org. $12–$15. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri. Ends March 20.

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. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $20 and up. Runs Thurs.–Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien, 242-­5180, burienactorstheatre.org­. $7–$20. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22.

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, acttheatre.org. $15–$49. Preview March 11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.–Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17.

March Is Cabaret Month Classic cabaret from a variety of artists; see ballardjamhouse.com for lineup. Egan’s Ballard Jam House, 1707 N.W. Market St., 789-1621. $15 for one show, $25 for both (+ $10 food/drink min.). 7 & 9 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends March 28.

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, 842-8569, bainbridgeperformingarts.org. $19–$27. 7:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29.

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber make “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., 802-0015. $99 and up. Runs Thurs.–Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7.

Dance

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PNB: The Vertiginous Thrill of Forsythe 
SEE REVIEW, PAGE 18.

Zulaika Tour the vibrant traditions of the Middle East through dance. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., townhall
seattle.org. $5. 11 a.m. Sat., March 21.

Classical, Etc.

Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion The renowned tabla virtuoso performs. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., 877-­STG-­4TIX, stgpresents.org. $35–$42.50. 8 p.m. Thurs., March 20.

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Catalyst Quartet SEE EAR SUPPLY, PAGE 19.

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Seattle Symphony Their Sibelius cycle continues with the Symphonies #3 and 4 and the Violin Concerto. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattle
symphony.org. $20–$120. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 19; 8 p.m. Sat., March 21; 2 p.m. Sun., March 22.

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Seattle Chamber Players A premiere by Juan Pampin, written to interact with the exhibit the common S E N S E at Henry Art Gallery, UW campus, henryart.org. Free w/museum admission. 7 p.m. Fri., March 20.

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The Map Scenes from a new opera by Jay Hamilton based on the writings of Ninon de l’Enclos, ancien regime arts patroness and salon habitue. PONCHO Concert Hall, Cornish College of the Arts, 710 E. Roy St., cornish.edu. Donation. 3:30 p.m. Sat., March 21.

Northwest Chamber Choir/Concord Chamber Choir Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir, plus Gorecki, Messiaen, and more. Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, northwest
chamberchorus.org. $12–$22. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 21.

Northwest Boychoir Durufle’s beloved Requiem, plus music by Mozart and Randall Thompson. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 N.E. 45th St., nwboychoir.org. $5–$25. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 21.

Seattle Choral Company Music from Sweden, traversing the wide gap from Alfven to ABBA. St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., 363-1100, seattlechoral
company.org. $25. 8 p.m. Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21.

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Pacific MusicWorks This early-music group turns its attention to America—where “early” can include the mid-1800s, namely the music of Stephen Foster. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, pacificmusic
works.org. $10–$40. 8 p.m. Sat., March 21.

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Deviant Septet Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale and other works for the same grouping. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., townhallseattle.org. $10–$25. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 25.