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Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Friday, May 15, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 15, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, May 15, 2015
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958154-129/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Friday, May 15, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, May 15, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, May 15, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, May 15, 2015
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, May 15, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Friday, May 15, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, May 15, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, May 15, 2015
Little Bee Chris Cleave’s novel explores “’the mutual incomprehension of the developing world and the developed world.” Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958155-129/little-bee-when-africas-problems-land” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Friday, May 15, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Friday, May 15, 2015
Outside Mullingar Lovelorn and single, Anthony and Rosemary are forced to let go of a longtime land feud, and romantic hesitancy, to find happiness in John Patrick Shanley’s recent Tony winner. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958288-129/outside-mullingar-a-winning-irish-rom-com” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Friday, May 15, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 15, 2015
Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Friday, May 15, 2015
Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 2 & 5:30 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, May 15, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Friday, May 15, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, May 15, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, May 15, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Friday, May 15, 2015
Tilt Angel Dan Dietz’s play “about a ghost-mom, an outsized agoraphobic son, a third-generation auto-repair dad and a heavenly messenger with unfinished business.” And live blues. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103 $15-$25 Friday, May 15, 2015
PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by. The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, May 15, 2015, 7pm
Strangers Inspired by Italo Calvino’s “Invisible Cities” and Richard Renaldi’s “Touching Strangers,” “Strangers” explores the mystery of the people we do not know that fill the world around us through stories of new, old, and even potential relationships. Pocket Theater, 8312 Greenwood Ave. N. $10-$14 Friday, May 15, 2015, 7pm
Othello Again with the Moor, the jealousy, the murder, and Iago whispering in our ears. Runs 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees and Sun. evenings; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958315-129/othello-the-old-classic-gets-an” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $25-$48 Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:30pm
Tape Gilmore Acting Studio gives Stephen Belber’s 1999 play perhaps the least informative but nevertheless intriguing plot description ever: “It follows classical unities of action, time, and space, featuring three characters in a single plot narrative regarding their differing perspectives of past events, in one unbroken period of real time, in a single motel-room set.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 23. Gilmore Acting Studio, 2220 N.W. Market St. $24 Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:30pm
The Tall Girls Young women seek to escape the Dust Bowl via basketball in WET’s presentation of a new play by Meg Miroshnik. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Ends May 18. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958289-129/the-tall-girls-hoop-dreams-partly” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:30pm
and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Friday, May 15, 2015, 8pm
Bunnies Inspired by the true events of the Woodland Park bunny infestation is Keiko Green’s tale of revenge and cannibalism, based on The Bacchae. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 16. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958287-129/bunnies-a-failed-pairing-of-greek” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$20 Friday, May 15, 2015, 8pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, May 15, 2015, 8pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 15, 2015, 8pm
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Seacats Terminal goofballs Seacats are trying their hand at being highbrow. The boys have written a play called Seacats Forever. It’s an evolution many comic actors have attempted, but the outcome is uncertain. It could fall in the wonderful space between funny and dramatic (Jim Carrey in The Truman Show), or it could be a straight-up masterpiece (Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). It could also totally suck (Jim Carrey in The Number 23). With Elch, Sun Dummy. All ages. DML Hollow Earth Radio, 2018 E. Union St., #A, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, May 15, 2015, 8pm
The Feast When the world’s meat disappears and everyone’s an involuntary vegetarian, one particular dinner party doesn’t end well in Celine Song’s satire. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 16. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. Name your own price Friday, May 15, 2015, 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, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, May 15, 2015, 10:30pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Saturday, May 16, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, May 16, 2015
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958154-129/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, May 16, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Saturday, May 16, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Little Bee Chris Cleave’s novel explores “’the mutual incomprehension of the developing world and the developed world.” Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958155-129/little-bee-when-africas-problems-land” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Saturday, May 16, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Outside Mullingar Lovelorn and single, Anthony and Rosemary are forced to let go of a longtime land feud, and romantic hesitancy, to find happiness in John Patrick Shanley’s recent Tony winner. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958288-129/outside-mullingar-a-winning-irish-rom-com” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, May 16, 2015
Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 2 & 5:30 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, May 16, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, May 16, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, May 16, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Tilt Angel Dan Dietz’s play “about a ghost-mom, an outsized agoraphobic son, a third-generation auto-repair dad and a heavenly messenger with unfinished business.” And live blues. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103 $15-$25 Saturday, May 16, 2015
R.A.F.T. That stands for Rabbits Afloat From Thuringia in Jonah Von Spreecken and Ali el-Gasseir’s all-ages live-action cartoon series about two bunnies’ seagoing adventures (with special adult performances 10:30 p.m. Fri., May 8 & 22). 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 24. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 11am
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 1pm
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 3pm
Strangers Inspired by Italo Calvino’s “Invisible Cities” and Richard Renaldi’s “Touching Strangers,” “Strangers” explores the mystery of the people we do not know that fill the world around us through stories of new, old, and even potential relationships. Pocket Theater, 8312 Greenwood Ave. N. $10-$14 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7pm
Othello Again with the Moor, the jealousy, the murder, and Iago whispering in our ears. Runs 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees and Sun. evenings; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958315-129/othello-the-old-classic-gets-an” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $25-$48 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7:30pm
Tape Gilmore Acting Studio gives Stephen Belber’s 1999 play perhaps the least informative but nevertheless intriguing plot description ever: “It follows classical unities of action, time, and space, featuring three characters in a single plot narrative regarding their differing perspectives of past events, in one unbroken period of real time, in a single motel-room set.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 23. Gilmore Acting Studio, 2220 N.W. Market St. $24 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7:30pm
The Tall Girls Young women seek to escape the Dust Bowl via basketball in WET’s presentation of a new play by Meg Miroshnik. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Ends May 18. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958289-129/the-tall-girls-hoop-dreams-partly” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7:30pm
and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 8pm
Bunnies Inspired by the true events of the Woodland Park bunny infestation is Keiko Green’s tale of revenge and cannibalism, based on The Bacchae. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 16. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958287-129/bunnies-a-failed-pairing-of-greek” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$20 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 8pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, May 16, 2015, 8pm
The Feast When the world’s meat disappears and everyone’s an involuntary vegetarian, one particular dinner party doesn’t end well in Celine Song’s satire. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 16. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. Name your own price Saturday, May 16, 2015, 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, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10:30pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Sunday, May 17, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, May 17, 2015
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958154-129/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Sunday, May 17, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Little Bee Chris Cleave’s novel explores “’the mutual incomprehension of the developing world and the developed world.” Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958155-129/little-bee-when-africas-problems-land” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Sunday, May 17, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Outside Mullingar Lovelorn and single, Anthony and Rosemary are forced to let go of a longtime land feud, and romantic hesitancy, to find happiness in John Patrick Shanley’s recent Tony winner. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958288-129/outside-mullingar-a-winning-irish-rom-com” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, May 17, 2015
Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 2 & 5:30 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, May 17, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, May 17, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, May 17, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Tilt Angel Dan Dietz’s play “about a ghost-mom, an outsized agoraphobic son, a third-generation auto-repair dad and a heavenly messenger with unfinished business.” And live blues. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103 $15-$25 Sunday, May 17, 2015
Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 1pm
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 1pm
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 3pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, May 17, 2015, 7:30pm
Othello Again with the Moor, the jealousy, the murder, and Iago whispering in our ears. Runs 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees and Sun. evenings; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958315-129/othello-the-old-classic-gets-an” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $25-$48 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 7:30pm
The Tall Girls Young women seek to escape the Dust Bowl via basketball in WET’s presentation of a new play by Meg Miroshnik. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Ends May 18. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958289-129/the-tall-girls-hoop-dreams-partly” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 7:30pm
Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, May 17, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, May 18, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, May 18, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, May 18, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, May 18, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, May 18, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. Preview May 7, opens May 8. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Monday, May 18, 2015, 7:30pm
The Tall Girls Young women seek to escape the Dust Bowl via basketball in WET’s presentation of a new play by Meg Miroshnik. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Ends May 18. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958289-129/the-tall-girls-hoop-dreams-partly” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Monday, May 18, 2015, 7:30pm
and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. Opens May 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Monday, May 18, 2015, 8pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:30pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7:30pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8pm
Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:30pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Thursday, May 21, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, May 21, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Thursday, May 21, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, May 21, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, May 21, 2015
The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber’s touring musical features all the hit songs, plus revamped stagecraft. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., plus 1 p.m. May 7. Ends May 24. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $30 and up Thursday, May 21, 2015
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:30pm
and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Friday, May 22, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 22, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, May 22, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, May 22, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, May 22, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, May 22, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Friday, May 22, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, May 22, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, May 22, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Friday, May 22, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 22, 2015
Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Friday, May 22, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Friday, May 22, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, May 22, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, May 22, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Friday, May 22, 2015
PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by. The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, May 22, 2015, 7pm
Tape Gilmore Acting Studio gives Stephen Belber’s 1999 play perhaps the least informative but nevertheless intriguing plot description ever: “It follows classical unities of action, time, and space, featuring three characters in a single plot narrative regarding their differing perspectives of past events, in one unbroken period of real time, in a single motel-room set.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 23. Gilmore Acting Studio, 2220 N.W. Market St. $24 Friday, May 22, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, May 22, 2015, 7:30pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm
and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:30pm
R.A.F.T. That stands for Rabbits Afloat From Thuringia in Jonah Von Spreecken and Ali el-Gasseir’s all-ages live-action cartoon series about two bunnies’ seagoing adventures (with special adult performances 10:30 p.m. Fri., May 8 & 22). Opens May 2. 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 24. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:30pm
TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:30pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Saturday, May 23, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, May 23, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, May 23, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Saturday, May 23, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, May 23, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, May 23, 2015
Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Saturday, May 23, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, May 23, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, May 23, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Saturday, May 23, 2015
R.A.F.T. That stands for Rabbits Afloat From Thuringia in Jonah Von Spreecken and Ali el-Gasseir’s all-ages live-action cartoon series about two bunnies’ seagoing adventures (with special adult performances 10:30 p.m. Fri., May 8 & 22). 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 24. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 11am
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1pm
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 3pm
Tape Gilmore Acting Studio gives Stephen Belber’s 1999 play perhaps the least informative but nevertheless intriguing plot description ever: “It follows classical unities of action, time, and space, featuring three characters in a single plot narrative regarding their differing perspectives of past events, in one unbroken period of real time, in a single motel-room set.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 23. Gilmore Acting Studio, 2220 N.W. Market St. $24 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 7:30pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:30pm
TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:30pm
Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Sunday, May 24, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, May 24, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Sunday, May 24, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, May 24, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, May 24, 2015
Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, May 24, 2015
The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, May 24, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Sunday, May 24, 2015
Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 1pm
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 1pm
Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 3pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, May 24, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 7:30pm
Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, May 25, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, May 25, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, May 25, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, May 25, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, May 25, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, May 26, 2015
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 7:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Jay Hollingsworth’s True Story Hollingsworth asks visiting and local comics to actually explain the stories behind their supposedly true stories. 7:30 p.m., last Wednesday of every month. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue see website Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:30pm
Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, May 28, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Thursday, May 28, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, May 28, 2015
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, May 28, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Thursday, May 28, 2015, 7:30pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 29, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, May 29, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, May 29, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, May 29, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, May 29, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, May 29, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, May 29, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 29, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Friday, May 29, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, May 29, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Friday, May 29, 2015
PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by. The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, May 29, 2015, 7pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, May 29, 2015, 7:30pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 29, 2015, 8pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 29, 2015, 8pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes?? play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, May 29, 2015, 8pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 29, 2015, 10:30pm
TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, May 29, 2015, 10:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, May 30, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, May 30, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, May 30, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Saturday, May 30, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, May 30, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Saturday, May 30, 2015
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8pm
14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:30pm
TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, May 31, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, May 31, 2015
Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, May 31, 2015
The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, May 31, 2015, 1pm
Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, May 31, 2015, 7:30pm
The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Sunday, May 31, 2015, 7:30pm
Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, May 31, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 1, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, June 1, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, June 1, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, June 1, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, June 1, 2015
Pagliacci Comedy Night Local and national comics, every first Monday. Beer and wine will be available with ID. 8 p.m., first Monday of every month. Pagliacci Pizza, 426 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 Free Monday, June 1, 2015, 8pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Three Ring Circus A new stand-up/improv/sketch comedy show, every first Wednesday. The Grotto at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. $5 Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 7:30pm
Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, June 4, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, June 4, 2015
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, June 4, 2015, 8pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, June 5, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, June 5, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, June 5, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, June 5, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, June 5, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, June 5, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, June 5, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, June 5, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, June 5, 2015
PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by. The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, June 5, 2015, 7pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, June 5, 2015, 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, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, June 5, 2015, 10:30pm
Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, June 5, 2015, 11pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, June 6, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, June 6, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, June 6, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, June 6, 2015
The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, June 6, 2015, 7:30pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, June 6, 2015, 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, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, June 7, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, June 7, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, June 7, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, June 7, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, June 7, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, June 7, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, June 7, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, June 7, 2015
Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, June 7, 2015, 1pm
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, June 7, 2015, 7:30pm
Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, June 7, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 8, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, June 8, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, June 8, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, June 8, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, June 8, 2015
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Monday, June 8, 2015, 8pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 9, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 11, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, June 11, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 11, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 11, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, June 11, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, June 11, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, June 11, 2015
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, June 11, 2015, 8pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, June 12, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, June 12, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, June 12, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, June 12, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, June 12, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, June 12, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, June 12, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, June 12, 2015
PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by. The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, June 12, 2015, 7pm
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, June 12, 2015, 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, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, June 12, 2015, 10:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, June 13, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, June 13, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, June 13, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, June 13, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, June 13, 2015
Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, June 13, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, June 13, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, June 13, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, June 13, 2015
Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, June 13, 2015, 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, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, June 14, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, June 14, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, June 14, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, June 14, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, June 14, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, June 14, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, June 14, 2015
Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, June 14, 2015, 1pm
Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, June 14, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 15, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, June 15, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, June 15, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, June 15, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, June 15, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 16, 2015
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 7:30pm
Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 8:30pm
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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.) GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 18, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, June 18, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 18, 2015
Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 18, 2015
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