Stage
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Saturday, November 29, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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, November 29, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 28. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5-$15 Saturday, November 29, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, November 29, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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, November 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 Saturday, November 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 Saturday, November 29, 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, November 29, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, November 29, 2014
Fangs The premiere of Jim Moran’s dark comedy about an anti-abortion senator. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 6. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $20-$25 Saturday, November 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 Saturday, November 29, 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, November 29, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, November 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 Saturday, November 29, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Saturday, November 29, 2014
Seattle International Comedy Competition 34 aspiring stand-ups go into a comedy club; one comes out. Various area venues through Nov. 30; see seattlecomedycompetition.org for full info. Various locations, Price varies Saturday, November 29, 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, November 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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, November 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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, November 29, 2014
The Habit 14 The sketch-comedy quintet’s new show. Runs Fri.-Sun.; see thehabitcomedy.com for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 30. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955364-129/opening-nights-the-habit-14” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $19 Saturday, November 29, 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, November 29, 2014
Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $20 Saturday, November 29, 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 Saturday, November 29, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, November 29, 2014, 8pm
Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $20 Saturday, November 29, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Saturday, November 29, 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 Saturday, November 29, 2014, 10:30pm
Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas Relive your worst family holiday traumas in this improv show. Opens Nov. 29. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Ends Dec. 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Saturday, November 29, 2014, 10:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $27 and up Sunday, November 30, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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, November 30, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 28. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5-$15 Sunday, November 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, November 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 Sunday, November 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 Sunday, November 30, 2014
Fangs The premiere of Jim Moran’s dark comedy about an anti-abortion senator. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 6. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $20-$25 Sunday, November 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 Sunday, November 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 Sunday, November 30, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, November 30, 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, November 30, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Sunday, November 30, 2014
Seattle International Comedy Competition 34 aspiring stand-ups go into a comedy club; one comes out. Various area venues through Nov. 30; see seattlecomedycompetition.org for full info. Various locations, Price varies Sunday, November 30, 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, November 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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, November 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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, November 30, 2014
The Habit 14 The sketch-comedy quintet’s new show. Runs Fri.-Sun.; see thehabitcomedy.com for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 30. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955364-129/opening-nights-the-habit-14” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $19 Sunday, November 30, 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, November 30, 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, November 30, 2014, 1pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, November 30, 2014, 2pm
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, November 30, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Monday, December 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 1, 2014
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, December 1, 2014, 8pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 2, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 2, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2014
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical Based on the original animated special? Or the Jim Carrey vulgarization? Guess we’ll find out. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2-Thurs., Dec. 4; 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2, 5, & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Tuesday, December 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 2, 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 2, 2014, 7:30pm
UW Choirs The University Chorale and Chamber Singers perform. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, UW Campus, Seattle, WA 98105 $10-$15 Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 3, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 3, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2014
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical Based on the original animated special? Or the Jim Carrey vulgarization? Guess we’ll find out. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2-Thurs., Dec. 4; 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2, 5, & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Wednesday, December 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Wednesday, December 3, 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 3, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2014, 8:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 4, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 4, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 4, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, December 4, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, December 4, 2014
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical Based on the original animated special? Or the Jim Carrey vulgarization? Guess we’ll find out. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2-Thurs., Dec. 4; 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2, 5, & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Thursday, December 4, 2014
Fangs The premiere of Jim Moran’s dark comedy about an anti-abortion senator. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 6. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $20-$25 Thursday, December 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, December 4, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Thursday, December 4, 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 4, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 4, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2014, 7:30pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Thursday, December 4, 2014, 8pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 5, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 5, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 5, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, December 5, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, December 5, 2014
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical Based on the original animated special? Or the Jim Carrey vulgarization? Guess we’ll find out. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2-Thurs., Dec. 4; 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2, 5, & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Friday, December 5, 2014
Fangs The premiere of Jim Moran’s dark comedy about an anti-abortion senator. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 6. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $20-$25 Friday, December 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, December 5, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Friday, December 5, 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 5, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 5, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, December 5, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Friday, December 5, 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 5, 2014, 10:30pm
Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, December 5, 2014, 11pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 6, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 6, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 6, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, December 6, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, December 6, 2014
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical Based on the original animated special? Or the Jim Carrey vulgarization? Guess we’ll find out. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2-Thurs., Dec. 4; 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2, 5, & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Saturday, December 6, 2014
Fangs The premiere of Jim Moran’s dark comedy about an anti-abortion senator. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 6. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $20-$25 Saturday, December 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, December 6, 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 6, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Saturday, December 6, 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 6, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 6, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 6, 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 6, 2014
Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $20 Saturday, December 6, 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 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 7:30pm
The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 8pm
Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $20 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Saturday, December 6, 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 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10:30pm
Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas Relive your worst family holiday traumas in this improv show. Opens Nov. 29. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Ends Dec. 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 7, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 7, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 7, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, December 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2014
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical Based on the original animated special? Or the Jim Carrey vulgarization? Guess we’ll find out. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2-Thurs., Dec. 4; 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2, 5, & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Sunday, December 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, December 7, 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 7, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Sunday, December 7, 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 7, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 7, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2014, 1pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 2pm
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 7, 2014, 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, December 7, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Monday, December 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 8, 2014
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 9, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 9, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 9, 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 9, 2014, 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 10, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 10, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Wednesday, December 10, 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 10, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2014, 8:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 11, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 11, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 11, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, December 11, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, December 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, December 11, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Thursday, December 11, 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 11, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 11, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2014, 7:30pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Thursday, December 11, 2014, 8pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 12, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 12, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 12, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, December 12, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, December 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, December 12, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Friday, December 12, 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 12, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 12, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, December 12, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Friday, December 12, 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 12, 2014, 10:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 13, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 13, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 13, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, December 13, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2014
Dick Whittington and His Cat An orphan finds himself in the big city of London, where he meets a remarkable cat. Runs Thurs.-Sat., see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 21. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, December 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, December 13, 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 13, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Saturday, December 13, 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 13, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 13, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 13, 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 13, 2014
Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $20 Saturday, December 13, 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 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 8pm
Split Second Improv Second Story’s improv competition. Two shows each Sat.: 7 p.m. for families, 8 p.m. could get naughtier. Ends Dec. 13. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $20 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Saturday, December 13, 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 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 10:30pm
Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas Relive your worst family holiday traumas in this improv show. Opens Nov. 29. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Ends Dec. 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 10:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 14, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 14, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 14, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, December 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, December 14, 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 14, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Sunday, December 14, 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 14, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 14, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2014, 1pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, December 14, 2014, 2pm
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 14, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Monday, December 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 15, 2014
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 16, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 16, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Tuesday, December 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 16, 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 16, 2014, 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 17, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 17, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Wednesday, December 17, 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 17, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2014, 7:30pm
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, December 17, 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 17, 2014, 8:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 18, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 18, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 18, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Thursday, December 18, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, December 18, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Thursday, December 18, 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 18, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2014, 7:30pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Thursday, December 18, 2014, 8pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 19, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 19, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 19, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Friday, December 19, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, December 19, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Friday, December 19, 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 19, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, December 19, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Friday, December 19, 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 19, 2014, 10:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 20, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 20, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 20, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Saturday, December 20, 2014
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming Tales of three generations, with lots of live roots music, for the holidays. Previews Nov. 21-22 & 26, opens Nov. 28. 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, December 20, 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 20, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Saturday, December 20, 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 20, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2014, 7:30pm
Bob’s Holiday Office Party Comic havoc is wrought at an Iowa insurance agent’s bash. Opens Nov. 28. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 21. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, December 20, 2014, 8pm
The Twilight Zone: Live! Three episodes from the cult TV series adapted for the stage. Preview Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $18-$25. Ends Dec. 20. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $18-$25 Saturday, December 20, 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 Saturday, December 20, 2014, 10:30pm
Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas Relive your worst family holiday traumas in this improv show. Opens Nov. 29. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Ends Dec. 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Saturday, December 20, 2014, 10:30pm
A Christmas Carol He may be a miser onstage, but Scrooge’s been very generous to ACT over the years. Previews Nov. 28-29, opens Nov. 30. 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 21, 2014
A Christmas Story This year instead of catching it on TBS’ 24-hour broadcast, see the musical version onstage! Previews Nov. 25-Dec. 3, opens Thurs., Dec. 4. 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 21, 2014
A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol Dickens, rewritten by you. Opens Nov. 28. 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 21, 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 Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$150 Sunday, December 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, December 21, 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 21, 2014
Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Preview Nov. 25-26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$60 Sunday, December 21, 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 21, 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. Opens Nov. 28. 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 21, 2014
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