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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Monday, December 22, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, December 22, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, December 22, 2014

Homo for the Holidays This burlesque ex-drag-aganza stars BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover, and plenty more. (Idea for a nom de burlesque: Plenty Moore!) Runs practically daily; see strangertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. $25-$35 Monday, December 22, 2014

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann return for the ninth annual staging of this festive and titillating tradition. Opens Dec. 11. Runs practically daily; see thetripledoor.net for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $40-$65 Monday, December 22, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, December 22, 2014

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, December 22, 2014

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The 14th annual production by Seattle Public Theater. Opens Dec. 13. 2 & 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. plus Dec. 22-24. Ends Dec. 24. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Monday, December 22, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Monday, December 22, 2014

A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Tuesday, December 23, 2014

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Tuesday, December 23, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Homo for the Holidays This burlesque ex-drag-aganza stars BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover, and plenty more. (Idea for a nom de burlesque: Plenty Moore!) Runs practically daily; see strangertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. $25-$35 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann return for the ninth annual staging of this festive and titillating tradition. Opens Dec. 11. Runs practically daily; see thetripledoor.net for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $40-$65 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The 14th annual production by Seattle Public Theater. Opens Dec. 13. 2 & 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. plus Dec. 22-24. Ends Dec. 24. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 7:30pm

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.) Opens Dec. 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 23 & 5 p.m. Wed., Dec. 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 7:30pm

A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Wednesday, December 24, 2014

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., plus some weekday matinees; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Homo for the Holidays This burlesque ex-drag-aganza stars BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover, and plenty more. (Idea for a nom de burlesque: Plenty Moore!) Runs practically daily; see strangertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. $25-$35 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.)  7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus Dec. 23 & 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann return for the ninth annual staging of this festive and titillating tradition. Opens Dec. 11. Runs practically daily; see thetripledoor.net for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $40-$65 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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Pride and Prejudice Richard Nguyen Sloniker, the Darcy in Book-It’s brisk and bubbling adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, must balance likability (so we root for him and heroine Elizabeth Bennet to fall for each other) and imperiousness (to give that inevitable attraction a plausible obstacle to overcome). Sloniker masters just that balance, and carries off some splendid scenes with the sharp, subtle Elizabeth of Jen Taylor. As their passions rise, their diction gets crisper, their consonants sparking like clashing swords. The casting is just as ideal all the way through, the 15 actors-nine of whom take more than one role-adept at weighting and coloring every laugh line to make it land and deftly avoiding caricature even where it’s most tempting. Especially marvelous are those actresses in smaller roles who in memorableness surpass even what Austen put on the page: Jesica Avellone and Kate Sumpter become the Charlotte Lucas and Miss Bingley to beat, casting themselves in my brain-movie each time I pick up the novel from now on. Marcus Goodwin ably directs his Austen adaptation, previoussly staged in 2000 and 2004. (Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28.) GAVIN BORCHERT [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955569-129/book-it-goes-back-to-the-well” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The 14th annual production by Seattle Public Theater. Opens Dec. 13. 2 & 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. plus Dec. 22-24. Ends Dec. 24. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Wonderland The Can Can’s fantastical winter cabaret. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle $40-$100 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.) Opens Dec. 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 23 & 5 p.m. Wed., Dec. 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 5pm

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 8:30pm

A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Thursday, December 25, 2014

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Thursday, December 25, 2014

A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 28. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5-$15 Thursday, December 25, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., plus some weekday matinees; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, December 25, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Homo for the Holidays This burlesque ex-drag-aganza stars BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover, and plenty more. (Idea for a nom de burlesque: Plenty Moore!) Runs practically daily; see strangertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. $25-$35 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.)  7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus Dec. 23 & 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann return for the ninth annual staging of this festive and titillating tradition. Opens Dec. 11. Runs practically daily; see thetripledoor.net for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $40-$65 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, December 25, 2014

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Pride and Prejudice Richard Nguyen Sloniker, the Darcy in Book-It’s brisk and bubbling adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, must balance likability (so we root for him and heroine Elizabeth Bennet to fall for each other) and imperiousness (to give that inevitable attraction a plausible obstacle to overcome). Sloniker masters just that balance, and carries off some splendid scenes with the sharp, subtle Elizabeth of Jen Taylor. As their passions rise, their diction gets crisper, their consonants sparking like clashing swords. The casting is just as ideal all the way through, the 15 actors-nine of whom take more than one role-adept at weighting and coloring every laugh line to make it land and deftly avoiding caricature even where it’s most tempting. Especially marvelous are those actresses in smaller roles who in memorableness surpass even what Austen put on the page: Jesica Avellone and Kate Sumpter become the Charlotte Lucas and Miss Bingley to beat, casting themselves in my brain-movie each time I pick up the novel from now on. Marcus Goodwin ably directs his Austen adaptation, previoussly staged in 2000 and 2004. (Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28.) GAVIN BORCHERT [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955569-129/book-it-goes-back-to-the-well” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, December 25, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Thursday, December 25, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, December 25, 2014

Wonderland The Can Can’s fantastical winter cabaret. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle $40-$100 Thursday, December 25, 2014

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, December 25, 2014, 7:30pm

A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Friday, December 26, 2014

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Friday, December 26, 2014

A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 28. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5-$15 Friday, December 26, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, December 26, 2014

Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., plus some weekday matinees; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, December 26, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, December 26, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, December 26, 2014

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, December 26, 2014

Homo for the Holidays This burlesque ex-drag-aganza stars BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover, and plenty more. (Idea for a nom de burlesque: Plenty Moore!) Runs practically daily; see strangertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. $25-$35 Friday, December 26, 2014

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.)  7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus Dec. 23 & 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Friday, December 26, 2014

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann return for the ninth annual staging of this festive and titillating tradition. Opens Dec. 11. Runs practically daily; see thetripledoor.net for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $40-$65 Friday, December 26, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, December 26, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Friday, December 26, 2014

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, December 26, 2014

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Pride and Prejudice Richard Nguyen Sloniker, the Darcy in Book-It’s brisk and bubbling adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, must balance likability (so we root for him and heroine Elizabeth Bennet to fall for each other) and imperiousness (to give that inevitable attraction a plausible obstacle to overcome). Sloniker masters just that balance, and carries off some splendid scenes with the sharp, subtle Elizabeth of Jen Taylor. As their passions rise, their diction gets crisper, their consonants sparking like clashing swords. The casting is just as ideal all the way through, the 15 actors-nine of whom take more than one role-adept at weighting and coloring every laugh line to make it land and deftly avoiding caricature even where it’s most tempting. Especially marvelous are those actresses in smaller roles who in memorableness surpass even what Austen put on the page: Jesica Avellone and Kate Sumpter become the Charlotte Lucas and Miss Bingley to beat, casting themselves in my brain-movie each time I pick up the novel from now on. Marcus Goodwin ably directs his Austen adaptation, previoussly staged in 2000 and 2004. (Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28.) GAVIN BORCHERT [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955569-129/book-it-goes-back-to-the-well” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Friday, December 26, 2014

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, December 26, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Friday, December 26, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, December 26, 2014

Wonderland The Can Can’s fantastical winter cabaret. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle $40-$100 Friday, December 26, 2014

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, December 26, 2014, 7pm

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, December 26, 2014, 7:30pm

He Sees You When You’re Sleeping… Horror-improv troupe Blood Squad tells the truth about the fat guy who slips into your house on Xmas eve. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $10 Friday, December 26, 2014, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Friday, December 26, 2014, 10:30pm

A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Saturday, December 27, 2014

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Saturday, December 27, 2014

A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 28. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5-$15 Saturday, December 27, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., plus some weekday matinees; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, December 27, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, December 27, 2014

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Homo for the Holidays This burlesque ex-drag-aganza stars BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover, and plenty more. (Idea for a nom de burlesque: Plenty Moore!) Runs practically daily; see strangertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. $25-$35 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.)  7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus Dec. 23 & 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann return for the ninth annual staging of this festive and titillating tradition. Opens Dec. 11. Runs practically daily; see thetripledoor.net for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 27. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $40-$65 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, December 27, 2014

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Pride and Prejudice Richard Nguyen Sloniker, the Darcy in Book-It’s brisk and bubbling adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, must balance likability (so we root for him and heroine Elizabeth Bennet to fall for each other) and imperiousness (to give that inevitable attraction a plausible obstacle to overcome). Sloniker masters just that balance, and carries off some splendid scenes with the sharp, subtle Elizabeth of Jen Taylor. As their passions rise, their diction gets crisper, their consonants sparking like clashing swords. The casting is just as ideal all the way through, the 15 actors-nine of whom take more than one role-adept at weighting and coloring every laugh line to make it land and deftly avoiding caricature even where it’s most tempting. Especially marvelous are those actresses in smaller roles who in memorableness surpass even what Austen put on the page: Jesica Avellone and Kate Sumpter become the Charlotte Lucas and Miss Bingley to beat, casting themselves in my brain-movie each time I pick up the novel from now on. Marcus Goodwin ably directs his Austen adaptation, previoussly staged in 2000 and 2004. (Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28.) GAVIN BORCHERT [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955569-129/book-it-goes-back-to-the-well” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, December 27, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Saturday, December 27, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, December 27, 2014

Wonderland The Can Can’s fantastical winter cabaret. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle $40-$100 Saturday, December 27, 2014

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, December 27, 2014, 7:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Saturday, December 27, 2014, 10:30pm

A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Sunday, December 28, 2014

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Sunday, December 28, 2014

A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 28. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5-$15 Sunday, December 28, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, December 28, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Judy’s Scary Little Christmas In this musical fantasy, Judy invites her Hollywood friends-from Lillian Hellman to Liberace- for a holiday TV special. (If you have to ask which Judy, this show is so not for you.)  7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus Dec. 23 & 24. Ends Dec. 28. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, December 28, 2014

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Pride and Prejudice Richard Nguyen Sloniker, the Darcy in Book-It’s brisk and bubbling adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, must balance likability (so we root for him and heroine Elizabeth Bennet to fall for each other) and imperiousness (to give that inevitable attraction a plausible obstacle to overcome). Sloniker masters just that balance, and carries off some splendid scenes with the sharp, subtle Elizabeth of Jen Taylor. As their passions rise, their diction gets crisper, their consonants sparking like clashing swords. The casting is just as ideal all the way through, the 15 actors-nine of whom take more than one role-adept at weighting and coloring every laugh line to make it land and deftly avoiding caricature even where it’s most tempting. Especially marvelous are those actresses in smaller roles who in memorableness surpass even what Austen put on the page: Jesica Avellone and Kate Sumpter become the Charlotte Lucas and Miss Bingley to beat, casting themselves in my brain-movie each time I pick up the novel from now on. Marcus Goodwin ably directs his Austen adaptation, previoussly staged in 2000 and 2004. (Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28.) GAVIN BORCHERT [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955569-129/book-it-goes-back-to-the-well” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, December 28, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Sunday, December 28, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Wonderland The Can Can’s fantastical winter cabaret. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle $40-$100 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, December 28, 2014, 1pm

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, December 28, 2014, 7:30pm

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Monday, December 29, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, December 29, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, December 29, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, December 29, 2014

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, December 29, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Monday, December 29, 2014

Epiphany Leslie Law and Richard Ziman curated this radio-theater/variety show. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$20 Monday, December 29, 2014, 8pm

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Tuesday, December 30, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 30, 2014

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 7:30pm

A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 31. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Dina Martina Christmas Show An all-new show from the adored, tireless, must-be-seen-to-be-believed entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. Runs weekends only at first (incl. selected Sunday “Mimosa Matinees”), then practically daily starting Dec. 17; see brownpapertickets.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 31. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $22-$25 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 31, 2014

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 7:30pm

Jay Hollingsworth’s True Story Hollingsworth asks visiting and local comics to actually explain the stories behind their supposedly true stories. 7:30 p.m., last Wednesday of every month.  The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue see website Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 8:30pm

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, January 1, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 1, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, January 1, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, January 1, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Thursday, January 1, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, January 1, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 1, 2015

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, January 1, 2015

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, January 1, 2015, 7:30pm

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, January 2, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 2, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, January 2, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, January 2, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, January 2, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Friday, January 2, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, January 2, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, January 2, 2015

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, January 2, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, January 2, 2015, 7pm

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, January 2, 2015, 7:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Friday, January 2, 2015, 10:30pm

Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, January 2, 2015, 11pm

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, January 3, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, January 3, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, January 3, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, January 3, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, January 3, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Saturday, January 3, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, January 3, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, January 3, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, January 3, 2015

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, January 3, 2015

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, January 3, 2015, 7:30pm

The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe.  Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, January 3, 2015, 7:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Saturday, January 3, 2015, 10:30pm

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All the Way Seattle playwright Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed drama about LBJ’s passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 earned Tony Awards for Best Drama and its star, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, after reaching Broadway last year. Now Seattle audiences can finally see the work, with Jack Willis assuming the title role. (Kenajuan Bentley plays MLK, who lobbies for speedier progress on civil rights; Richard Elmore portrays J. Edgar Hoover-and we know which side he’s on.) In this, the 50th-anniversary year of the Civil Rights Act, with an African-American president in the White House, All the Way is automatically the biggest stage event of the season. Bill Rauch directs both this play and Schenkkan’s new companion piece about LBJ’s struggles from 1965-68 (chiefly Vietnam), The Great Society, which opens December 5 and alternates with All the Way (sharing the same cast) through January 4. (See seattlerep.org for schedule.) BRIAN MILLER [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, January 4, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, January 4, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, January 4, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, January 4, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Sunday, January 4, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, January 4, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, January 4, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, January 4, 2015

The Great Society A look into LBJ’s life and political fall from grace-the sequel to (and running concurrently with) local playwright Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way.  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. [<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955746-129/the-great-society-we-watch-in” target=”_blank”>See Margaret Friedman’s review.</a>] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, January 4, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, January 4, 2015, 1pm

All the Way Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning chronicle of LBJ’s tumultuous first year in office. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., plus Wed. and weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 4. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, January 4, 2015, 7:30pm

Weird and Awesome With Emmett Montgomery “A monthly parade [every first Sunday] of wonder and awkward sharing hosted and curated by mustache wizard Emmett Montgomery. 7:30 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Sunday, January 4, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, January 5, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, January 5, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, January 5, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, January 5, 2015

Pagliacci Comedy Night Local and national comics, every first Monday. Beer and wine will be available with ID. 8 p.m., first Monday of every month. Pagliacci Pizza, 426 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 Free Monday, January 5, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 8, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, January 8, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, January 8, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Thursday, January 8, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, January 8, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 8, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 9, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, January 9, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, January 9, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, January 9, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Friday, January 9, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, January 9, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, January 9, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, January 9, 2015, 7pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Friday, January 9, 2015, 10:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, January 10, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, January 10, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, January 10, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, January 10, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Saturday, January 10, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, January 10, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, January 10, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, January 10, 2015

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Saturday, January 10, 2015, 10:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, January 11, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, January 11, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, January 11, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Sunday, January 11, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, January 11, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, January 11, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, January 11, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, January 11, 2015, 1pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, January 12, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, January 12, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, January 12, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, January 12, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 15, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, January 15, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, January 15, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Thursday, January 15, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, January 15, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 15, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 16, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, January 16, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, January 16, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, January 16, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Friday, January 16, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, January 16, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, January 16, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, January 16, 2015, 7pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Friday, January 16, 2015, 10:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, January 17, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, January 17, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, January 17, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, January 17, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Saturday, January 17, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, January 17, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, January 17, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, January 17, 2015

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 10:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, January 18, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, January 18, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, January 18, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, January 18, 2015, 1pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, January 19, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, January 19, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, January 19, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, January 19, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 22, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Jan 4. (Runs at the Everett PAC Jan. 9-Feb. 8.) See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $40-$72 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 22, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 23, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, January 23, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, January 23, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, January 23, 2015