Stage Openings & Events Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember

By By Gavin Borchert • February 24, 2015 1:30 pm

Stage

Openings & Events

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. Opens March 6. 7 p.m., Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22.

Book-It’s Silver Jubilee Gala Celebrating 25 years of putting literature onstage with a dinner, performance, auction, and dancing. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., 216-0833, book-it.org. $150. 7 p.m. Sat., March 7.

Chinglish Cross-cultural miscommunication wreaks havoc in David Henry Hwang’s comedy. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., 938-0339, artswest.org. $15–$34.50. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29.

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $17–$102. Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29.

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Adam Devine Best known as a co-creator/writer/star of Comedy Central’s Workaholics, he is quickly becoming a highly sought-after comic actor. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 877-784-4849, stgpresents.org. $28. 8 p.m. Wed., March 4.

The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, 842-8569, theedgeimprov.com. $12–$16. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March. 7.

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. The Mainstage at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave., wearenctc.org. $15–$35. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4.

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Judah Friedlander

30 Rock’s man of a thousand trucker hats. Parlor Live Comedy Club, 1522 Sixth Ave., 602-1441, parlorlive.com. $25–$30. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 5, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Fri., March 6–Sat., March 7.

Genre Bender Artists in different media are paired—photographer Steven Miller + actress Sarah Rudinoff and vocalist okanomode SoulChilde + aerialist Lara Paxton, to name just a couple of examples—and we’ll all see what they come up with at Cornish Playhouse, Seattle Center, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $20–$30. 8 p.m. Fri., March 6–Sat., March 7.

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. Opens March 5. 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.–Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26.

The Greater Good Viennese anti-semitism comes under Amlin Gray’s microscope in this play adapted from Schnitzler. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, act
theatre.org. $10–$15. 7 p.m. Mon., March 9.

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E., 543-4880, drama.washington.edu. $10–$18. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15.

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. Previews March 7–11, 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.

Kevin McDonald See the results of an improv/sketch comedy workshop taught by this Kids in the Hall alum. Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, unexpectedproductions.org. $15. 7 p.m. Sat., March 7.

Parameter Space A reading of Jim Jewell’s play about science and faith, presented by the Infinity Box Theatre Project. Room 160, Sutdent Union Building, Seattle Unversity, infinitybox.org. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., March 4.

Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., 728-0933, annex
theatre.org. $5–$10. 11 p.m. Fri., March. 6.

Young Playwrights Festival Work by eight writers, ages 13–18, is launched via staged readings. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, acttheatre.org. $5–$10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 5–Fri., March 6, 1 & 4 p.m. Sat., March 7.

CURRENT RUNS

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S., 800-838-3006, lgtheater.org. $15–$22. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14.

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.

Dear Elizabeth Sarah Ruhl’s portrait of Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is built on their letters. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $17–$67. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8.

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The Dog of the South Judd Parkin’s adaptation of Charles Portis’ 1979 novel makes for a classic road-trip story. Ray Midge (Christopher Morson) explains how his wife Norma (Shannon Loys) has run off with her ex-husband, Dupree (Joshua C. Williamson), who also happens to be Midge’s childhood friend. Told in flashbacks as they’re enacted onstage, these picaresque vignettes are kept short and sweet under the direction of Jane Jones. What ensues is a sort of comedy of errors, laced with magical realism. IRFAN SHARIFF Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center, 216-0833. $25. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8.

The Explorers Club This pleasing production of Nell Benjamin’s 2013 comedy is no stodgy period piece, though set in 1879 London. There the male adventurers of the Explorers Club argue about adding the assertive anthropologist Phyllida Spotte-Hume (Hana Lass) as their first female member. Under Karen Lund’s direction, this ensemble expertly executes goofy gags. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., 781-9707, taproottheatre.org. $15–$40. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Thurs., 
8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends March 7.

The God of Hell SEE REVIEW, PAGE 21.

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.

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., 800-838-3006, arouet.us. $12–$40. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends March 14.

Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. SecondStory Rep, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond, 425-881-6777, secondstoryrep.org. $27. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15.

Seven Ways to Get There SEE REVIEW, PAGE 22.

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return to 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.

Voyage for Madmen Not Don Draper and company, but the voyage of Seattle’s ill-fated, real-life Ardeo Theatre Project. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., the1448projects.org. $20. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 7. Ends March 7.

Dance

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Kyle Abraham Plenty of interesting dances aren’t about anything in particular, but they aren’t by Abraham. With his company, ABRAHAM.IN.MOTION, he’s created a body of work that examines big, controversial issues and small, human-scale ideas, usually at the same time. When the Wolves Came In focuses on two anniversaries: the 150th of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 20th of the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa, both filtered through the music of Max Roach. SANDRA KURTZ The Moore, Second Ave., 888-STG-4TIX, stgpresents.org. $32.50–$52.50. 8 p.m. Wed., March 4–Thurs., March 5.

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Mark Morris Dance Group SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 18.

KATY HAGELIN dance project Hagelin is a young choreographer working on the border of ballet and contemporary dance, finding her own approach to the art form. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, 800-838-3006, katyhagelindanceproject.org. $20–$28. 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 6–Sat., March 7.

AJnC Dance Amy Johnson has a quirky sense of humor—her new Believe Me or Not should give her plenty of scope for silliness. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $15. Opens March 6. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sun. Ends March 14.

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The Dance Cartel SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 19.

Bolshoi in Cinema: Romeo and Juliet The Bolshoi Ballet’s production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, with choreography by Yuri Grigorovitch, is like the company itself—big, virtuosic, and full of drama. Thornton Place, 301 N.E. 103rd St.; see fathomevents.com for other participating theaters. $15–$18. 12:55 p.m. Sun., March 8.

Seattle Early Dance Many of the works in the Early Music Guild’s repertory were composed for dance—here’s an opportunity to see those rhythms made visible. Anna Mansbridge and colleagues will perform a courtly masque in period style; swooning will be encouraged. Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., seattle
earlydance.org. $10–$25. 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 10.

Classical, Etc.

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Seattle Opera SEE REVIEW, PAGE 21.

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Seattle Composers Salon A new-music open-mike night, with music by Ann Cummings, Jeremiah Lawson, Jeremy Shaskus & Nadya Kadrevis, and Clement Reid. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., composersalon.com. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Fri., March 6.

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The Esoterics This chorus honors the centennial of Rachmaninoff’s popular and gorgeous All-Night Vigil. At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 N.E. 45th St., 8 p.m. Fri., March 6, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4142 42nd Ave, S.W., 8 p.m. Sat., March 7. $15–$25. theesoterics.org.

Seattle Symphony A Rodgers & Hammerstein celebration. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $41–$102. 8 p.m. Fri., March 6–Sat., March 7, 2 p.m. Sun., March 8.

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Music of Remembrance Chamber music by Lori Laitman, David Stock, and others on MOR’s “Sparks of Glory” series. Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., 
musicofremembrance.org. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., March 7.

Jack Straw Artist Showcase Music and readings by Jack Straw-granted musicians and writers. Hear what they did with their $. Jack Straw Studios, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., jackstraw.org. Donation. 2 p.m. Sat., March 7.

Amadeus Guitar Duo Music by Handel, Rodrigo, and more for two guitars. (Not two guitarists on one guitar.) Sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 297-8788, seattleguitar.org. $28–$38. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 7.

Musica Ficta This Spanish ensemble explores that region’s role as a crossroads of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim culture. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 325-7066, 
earlymusicguild.org. $20–$45. 8 p.m. Sat., March 7.

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Seattle Pro Musica Sacred music by women covering nearly a millennium, from Hildegard of Bingen to a premiere by director Karen P. Thomas. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., 800-838-3006, seattlepromusica.org. $12–$35. 8 p.m. Sat., March 7–Sun., March 8.

Lake Washington Symphony Michael Miropolsky conducts Bruch, Mussorgsky, and Weber. Kirkland Performance Cemter, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, 425-893-9900, lwso.org. $15–$30. 3 p.m. Sun., March 8.

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Music From the War to End All Wars WWI, that is, with works by Bartok, Prokofiev, and Ravel. Brech-emin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $10. 4 p.m. Sun., March 8.

Mostly Nordic Music + smorgasbord: The Northwoods Wind Quintet plays Nielsen. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., 789-5707, nordicmuseum.org. $47–$55 (concert only $22–$27). 4 p.m. Sun., March 8.

Onyx Chamber Players Music of Beethoven: a violin sonata and some rarities for piano trio. First Church Seattle, 180 Denny Way, 800-838-3006, onyxchamber
players.com. $10–$25. 5 p.m. Sun., March 8.

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Byron Schenkman & Friends Chamber music by Clara Schumann, finally in the spotlight equally with husband Robert. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, byronschenkman.com. $42. 7 p.m. Sun., March 8.

UW Jazz Standards and originals from two ensembles. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 9.

Opera on Tap Operatic (and operrettic) favorites + beer. Blue Moon Tavern, 712 N.E. 45th St., operaontap.org. $5. 
7 p.m. Tues., March 10.

UW Bands Playing Colgrass, Harbison, and more. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 10.

UW Ethnomusicology Visiting artist Srivani Jade and students present music of North India. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $5. 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 10.