Club

Openings & Events

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper hosts this monthly performance-art cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox/Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., 441-5823, jewelboxtheater.com. $10. 7:30 p.m. Wed., June 19.

Hairspray: In Concert The Seattle Men’s Chorus presents the Broadway lollipop, starring award-winning drag queen Jinkx Monsoon. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., 625-1900, flyinghouse.org. $23–$73. 8 p.m. Thurs., June 20–Fri., June 21; 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., June 22; 
2 & 7:30 p.m. Sun., June 23.

The Importance of Being Earnest Actors from SPT’s Summer Youth Program take on Wilde’s exquisite farce. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., 524-1300, seattlepublictheater.org. Free. Opens June 22. 7 p.m. Fri.–Sat.; also 2 p.m. Sun., June 23 & Sat., June 29. Ends June 29.

International Festival of Improv A showcase of troupes from Australia to Slovenia. See unexpected
productions.org for exact lineup. Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 587-2414. $15/$30 pass. 8:30 p.m. Wed., June 19–Sat., June 22.

Intiman Theatre Festival Four shows in repertory, including Stu for Silverton, a new musical about a small Oregon town’s transgender mayor. Intiman Theatre, Seattle Center. $70–$250. Opens June 21. See intiman.org for full lineup and schedule details. Ends Sept. 15.

Lotus Eaters EP Reggie Watts wrote the music for this “video-heavy multimedia piece,” with text by Tommy Smith and vocal work by author Neil Gaiman. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., 352-1777, westoflenin.com. $15. 
8 p.m. Wed., June 19–Thurs., June 20.

Bill Maher SEE THE WIRE, PAGE 15.

Out & In: A Pride Comedy Showcase Queer (and “queer-affiliated,” whatever that means) stand-up. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 877-STG-4TIX, stgpresents.org. Free. 8 p.m. Tues., June 25.

Teatro ZinZanni: Let’s Hear It for the Boys A boylesque revue to celebrate Pride. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., 802-0015, dreams.zinzanni.org. $45–$55. Doors 10:30 p.m., show 11:15, Sat., June 22.

Worlds’ End Burlesque Revue Inspired by the works of sci-fi writer Neil Gaiman. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $20–$75. Opens June 21. 7:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends June 29.

Current Runs

All in the Timing Experimental productions of David Ives’ short plays. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., 800-838-3006, seattlestageright.org. $15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends June 29.

An Evening With Groucho Actor/comedian Frank Ferrante reprises his popular partly scripted, partly improvised tribute show to Groucho Marx. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676. $25–$35. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see 
acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends June 30.

Cafe Nordo: SMOKED! Their new culinary/theater experience “channels the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone and the oppression of Monsanto-style agribusiness.” The Kitchen by Delicatus, 309 First Ave. S., cafenordo.com. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sat. ($70), 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. ($80). Extended through June 23.

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Chicago Desiree Davar makes an excellent Velma Kelly, one of the two bombshells in Kander and Ebb’s musical

She leads a fine cast: As Roxie Hart, Taryn Darr balances trashy and adorable as adroitly as she handles Kristin Holland’s razzmatazz choreography; Timothy McCuen Piggee has serpentine moves to match his portrayal of snake-in-the-grass lawyer Billy Flynn; and Shaunyce Omar brings a dazzling vocal versatility to Mama Morton, from puma-in-heat growls to a full-on Jennifer Hudson. GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $24–$63. Runs Tues.–Sun.; see 
villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends July 28.

Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth Shakespeare reimagined by Tom Stoppard in a British school and Cold War Czechoslovakia. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center, 800-838-3006, soundtheatrecompany.org. $5–$25. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends June 23.

The Financial Lives of the Poets In Jess Walter’s comic novel, adapted and directed by Myra Platt, a man struggles to stay afloat. Jones Playhouse Theatre, 4045 University Way N.E., 216-0833. $25–$45. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends June 30.

Homebody SEE REVIEW, PAGE 17.

The Horrible Lamb SEE REVIEW, PAGE 17.

Other Desert Cities At the Palm Springs home of proud GOPers Lyman and Polly Wyeth (Kevin Tighe and