Stage
Openings & Events
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, 425-226-5529, rentoncivictheatre.org. $17–$22. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18.
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E., jetcityimprov.org. $12–$15. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri. Ends May 22.
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Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes in Samuel Beckett’s work are explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, umo.org. $30. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26.
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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. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), 443-2222. $17–$67. Opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2.
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond, 425-881-6777, secondstoryrep.org. $15. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends April 18.
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, 1100 E. Pike St., 728-0933, annextheatre.org. $5–$10. 11 p.m. Fri., April 3.
Spotlight Night: Jasper in Deadland A preview of Ryan Scott Oliver’s new myth-based pop/rock musical, to run April 30–May 24. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., 5thavenue.org. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 2.
Through the Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderland 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. SANDRA KURTZ The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333, thetripledoor.net. $35–$50. 7 & 10 p.m. Wed., April 8–Thurs., April 9; 7 & 10:30 p.m. Fri., April 10–Sat., April 11.
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., 838-4333, thetripledoor.net. 25–$30. 8 p.m. Fri., April 3.
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Vernae SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 18.
CURRENT RUNS
The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., 781-9707, taproottheatre.org. $20–$40. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25.
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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. 8 p.m. Fri–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26.
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer winner takes chances that this 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, and keenly conveys the universal experiences—and rants—of peons in the service industry. Worthwhile for both ardent theater lovers and those theater-averse members of Generation Me, who so seldom find themselves 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.
Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book, this musical debuted here in 2007. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $20 and up. Runs Thurs.–Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26.
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris The 1968 off-Broadway revue made the Belgian crooner Jacques Brel briefly famous in the U.S. His songs were a touchstone for postwar Europe, their fragililty and terror, beauty and hopefulness a reflection of the world around him. It’s not a bad fit in our current world, either, and this production, directed by the 5th Avenue Theatre’s artistic director David Armstrong, tries hard to make that point. Not every tune works, but Brel’s genius carries the night. His musical punch lines are crisp, his desperation real, his anger frightening—and the cast does a fine job of bringing these songs to life. MARK BAUMGARTEN ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, acttheatre.org. $15–$49. 7:30 p.m. Tues.–Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17.
Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave., 800-838-3006, theatre22.org. $14–$25. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18.
The Mark of Immediacy Nathan Jeffrey’s theatrical take on the Gospel of Mark. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St., 781-9707, taproottheatre.org. $12–$15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends April 4.
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Moisture Festival Comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all descriptions. Runs Wed.–Sun. through April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W. with “Libertease Burlesque” shows through April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other special events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7–8. See moisturefestival.org for full 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. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends April 18.
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No Way to Treat a Lady Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother, failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics and the ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N. (Issaquah), 425-392-2202. $35–$67. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1–24 in Everett.)
The Rainmaker arrives to transform a drought-stricken farm in N. Richard Nash’s 1954 play. Presented by Local Jewell Productions. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $15–$20. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 4.
Slowgirl SEE REVIEW, PAGE 19.
Tartuffe SEE REVIEW, PAGE 19.
For more Current Runs, see seattleweekly.com.
Dance
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Kate Wallich/The YC SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 17.
Relay Dance Collective The local troupe’s third showcase features choregraphy by Eva Stone, Alana O Rogers, and many others. Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., relaydance.org. $15–$20. 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 3–Sun., April 5.
Classical, Etc.
Baroque at Cornish Vocal and instrumental music from Byron Schenkman, Ingrid Matthews, and Cornish students. PONCHO Recital Hall, Cornish College, 710 E. Roy St., cornish.edu. Free. 12:30 p.m. Wed., April 1.
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London Symphony On his 70th-birthday tour of the West Coast, Michael Tilson Thomas conducts favorites by Britten, Gershwin, and Sibelius. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. Call for ticket prices. 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 1.
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Inverted Space, UW’s new-music ensemble presents a “Long Piece Fest”—works that might be a bit unwieldy for a regular concert, like, tonight, Sciarrino’s 75-minute L’Opera per Flauto, played by Daria Binkowski. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., inverted spaceensemble.com. $5–$15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 2.
Seattle Symphony Chopin, Szymanowski, and Prokofiev’s Fifth. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $20–$120. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 2; 7 p.m. Fri., April 3 (a one-hour “Untuxed” concert; no Prokofiev), 8 p.m. Sat., April 4.
Marc Seales The UW faculty jazz pianist performs. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 3.
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Robin Holcomb & Peggy Lee New music in various styles for piano and cello. Seattle Public Library, West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., spl.org. Free. 3 p.m. Sun., April 5.
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Club Shostakovich Inching near the finish line of their exploration of all 15 of Dmitri Shostakovich’s string quartets, Trio Pardalote plays the 13th (a single-movement work that showcases the viola), plus other Russian chamber works. The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S., trio pardalote.com. Donation. 7:30 p.m. Sun., April 5.
