Stage

Openings & Events

The Atomic Bombshells Miss Indigo Blue emcees this burlesque troupe’s “Fall Fling!” Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., TheAtomicBombshells.com. $22–$25. 9 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17 & 24.

Beauty and the Beast Disney’s animated classic-turned-hit musical comes to Seattle. The Paramount, 911 Pine St., 877-STG-4TIX, stgpresents.org. $25 and up. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 21–Thurs., Oct. 23; 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 24; 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 26.

The Cherdonna Show: Worth My Salt The LGBTQ, burlesque, and drag icon’s first evening-length solo show is inspired by “Carl Sagan’s series Cosmos and female icons Kate Bush, Diane Keaton, and Marie Antoinette.” Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., velocitydancecenter.org. $15–$20. Opens Oct. 17. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

Cold Empty Terrible This student-devised work is “a resuscitation of a theatrical debacle embedded inside Anton Chekhov’s 1896 masterpiece, The Seagull.” Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E., 543-4880, drama.uw.edu. $10–$20. Previews Oct. 15–16, opens Oct. 17. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

Disaster Movie An improv take on one of Hollywood’s most spoofable genres. Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, unexpectedproductions.org. $7. Opens Oct. 19. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends Nov. 23.

The Fantasticks Try to remember what a hit this was when the musicals-in-concert troupe Showtunes Theatre Company revives it. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, showtunestheatre.org. $21–$46. 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “sick, hilarious, and ultimately relatable” cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox/Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., jenniferjasper
performs.com. $10. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15.

Hamlet Mary Ewald plays the Danish prince in New City’s intimate production. New City Theater, 1406 18th Ave., brownpapertickets.com. $15–$20. Pay-what-you can preview Oct. 15, opens Oct. 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends Nov. 8.

Horror Double Feature Blood Squad and Annex team up for improvised Halloween tales: a “Victorian Ripper Slasher” at 7:30 p.m. and “Deep Space Terror” at 10:30 p.m. Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., bloodsquad.org. $10 for one show, $17 for both. Fri., Oct. 17.

The Mutant Diaries: Unzipping My Genes Eva Moon’s solo musical about cancer. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N., 633-1883, stonesouptheatre.org. $15–$40. 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17–Sat., Oct. 18, 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

New Play Festival Seattle Rep’s showcase of new work by Denis O’Hare, Lisa Peterson, Cheryl L. West, and Arlitia Jones. PONCHO Theater, seattlerep.org, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $15 (festival pass $40). Opens Oct. 17. See seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 26.

Night of the Living Dead Lori Allen Ohm’s stage adaptation of the classic zombie shocker, performed outside. BY KIDS!!!! Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, 232-4145, youththeatre.org. $15. Opens Oct. 17. 7, 8, & 9:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Oct. 25.

Poor Again… Dagnabbit! Patrick F. McManus’ solo show about the recession. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd N.E., Bothell, 425-984-2471, npacf.org. $10–$25. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18.

The Rocky Horror Show The musical that launched a thousand handfuls of rice. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, 425-226-5529, rentoncivictheatre.org. $20–$25. Opens Oct. 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 
2 p.m. Sun., plus 11:45 p.m. Oct. 25 & 31. Ends Nov. 1.

Second Story Cabaret In the lineup: a magician, a vocal/ukulele duo, and a burlesque performer. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond, 425-881-6777, secondstoryrep.org. $20. 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17.

Nick Swardson Known for Reno 911! and Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., 877-STG-4TIX, stgpresents.org. $39.50. 8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 16.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 24.

Wind in the Willows Oh, Mr. Toad! Will you ever learn to exercise restraint behind the wheel? Seattle Public Theater, 7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N., 524-1300, seattle
publictheater.org. Donation. 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17, 2 & 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

CURRENT RUNS

Afterlife An improv look at The Big Question. Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, unexpected
productions.org. $12–$15. 8:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Nov. 22.

Campfire Improv based on ghost stories. Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, unexpected
productions.org. $10. 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Ends Oct. 30.

Clues A board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E., 352-8291, jetcity
improv.org. $12–$15. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri. Ends Nov. 21.

The Fabulous Lipitones When one member of a barbershop quartet drops dead (I love it already!), they have to scramble for a replacement in John Markus and Mark St. Germain’s comedy with music. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., 781-9707. $15–$40. Runs Wed.–Sat; see taproot
theatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 18.

The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $15–$36. Runs Thurs.–Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9.

Go, Dog. Go! A musical version of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book. Second Story Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond, 425-881-6777, secondstoryrep.org. $5–$10. 
1 & 3 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Ends Oct. 19.

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In The Heights Village Theatre’s percolating production of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes’ musical about the changes that beset residents of NYC’s Washington Heights during two sultry summer days. From one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy—but nobody misses a beat, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N. Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $35–$67. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 26 (then moves to Everett Oct. 31–Nov. 23). GAVIN BORCHERT

Inheritance: Maiden, Mother, Crone Sinner Saint Burlesque brings you “burlesque, modern dance, music, theatre, and performance art with feminist activism, intergenerational dialogue, community-building, and sensory spectacle” in this full-length show. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S., 800-838-3006, inheritancemmc.com. $22–$40. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sun. Ends Oct. 19.

Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., 625-1900, 5thavenue.org. $45.25 and up. 7:30 p.m. Tues.–Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Isaac Studio Theatre at Taproot Theatre, 208 N. 85th St., 781-9707, thaliasumbrella.org. $20–$40. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., 842-8569, bainbridgeperformingarts.org. $19–$27. 7:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

Out of Sterno It’s not about a camping cookout mishap; Sterno is where the heroine escapes from in Deborah Zoe Laufer’s absurdist tale. 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 Oct. 19.

The Pillowman An author’s short stories contain creepy resemblances to a series of child murders in this edgy drama. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond, 425-881-6777, secondstoryrep.org. $27. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends Oct. 18.

The Rocky Horror Show Don’t dream it, be it! Seattle Musical Theatre, Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. N.E., 800-838-3006, seattlemusicaltheatre.org. $25. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends Oct. 18.

Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond, 425-881-6777, secondstoryrep.org. $20. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13.

Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. seattle
immersivetheatre.org. $50. 7:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Nov. 1.

Teatro ZinZanni SEE REVIEW, PAGE 25.

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The Vaudevillians SEE REVIEW, PAGE 25.

Dance

Manon The Abbe Prevost’s tale of innocence corrupted comes from the Royal Opera House Ballet to a theater near you; see fathomevents.com for participating 
theaters. 7 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 16.

Waking Persephone 3 A festival of “Gothic, Steampunk, Ritual, Theatrical, and Dark Fusion Bellydance enthusiasts from around the world.” Friday’s a party, Saturday’s a performance, Sunday’s a ball. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E. See waking
persephone.com for full details.

Carmona Flamenco Traditional music and dance. Café Solstice, 4116 University Way N.E., 932-4067. $15–$20. 8 & 9:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18.

DASSdance

Lights Camera . . . ACTION!, the new show from Daniel Wilkins’ troupe, includes LED lights attached to the dancers, green screen, and other film effects. Martin Luther King F.A.M.E. Community Center, 3201 E. Republican St., 800-838-3006, dassdance.org. Donation. 
8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

Classical, Etc.

Marc seales The chair of UW’s Jazz Studies program performs. (On piano.) Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17.

Inverted Space UW’s new-music ensemble plays music by students, plus Seattle’s third hearing in eight days of Part’s Fratres. (I’m not complaining.) Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., music.washington.edu. $5–$15. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17.

Seattle Women’s Chorus Moon songs, and lots of ’em, in “Hallows in the Cathedral.” St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., 388-1400, seattlewomenschorus.org. $25–$45. Opens Oct. 17. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18. Ends Oct. 25.

Seattle Symphony Free community concerts (the first two of six this season): Mozart and Schubert at Chief Sealth High School, 2600 S.W. Thistle St., 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17; and Mozart and Corigliano at Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St., 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18. seattle
symphony.org.

Seattle Symphony: [untitled] SEE EAR SUPPLY, BELOW.

The Met: Live in HD Opera from NYC at a moviehouse near you. James Levine conducts Mozart’s sparlking and moving The Marriage of Figaro. See fathomevents.com for participating theaters. 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 18.

Ensign Symphony & Chorus A rousing dose of joy with Beethoven’s Ninth. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattleensign.org. $16–$36. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18.

Seattle Opera SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 24.

Bach Sonatas & Partitas Three on Saturday, three on Sunday, tag-teamed by violinists Ingrid Matthews, Emma McGrath, and Tekla Cunningham. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., 726-6088, gallery
concerts.org. $15–$30 ($24–$57 for both). 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18, 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

Dave Wickerham Pops favorites on the theater organ at Calvary Christian Assembly, 6801 Roosevelt Way N.E., ccassembly.org. $20–$25. 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

Barry Lieberman and Friends Double-bass solos from the Tacoma Symphony’s Chris Burns. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

Seattle Sings Mozart Join in on the Requiem. Or just listen. University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. N.E. $5. 7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19.

Seattle Philharmonic An all-American program with music by Gail Kubik, Bernard Herrmann, and others. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., seattlephil.org. $20–$30. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 22.