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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, April 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 Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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, April 15, 2015, 8:30pm

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Complex Movements: Beware of the Dandelions An interactive “pod” performance in which small audiences (limit 35) become survivors in a post-apocalyptic community. Runs Thurs.-Sun. April 16-19 & May 7-10; see ontheboards.org for exact schedule. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 16, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 16, 2015

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

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 16, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm

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, April 16, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

The Clown Show Physical theater from Cornish students. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends April 24. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Friday, April 17, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Friday, April 17, 2015

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 17, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Friday, April 17, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 17, 2015

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

Complex Movements: Beware of the Dandelions An interactive “pod” performance in which small audiences (limit 35) become survivors in a post-apocalyptic community. Runs Thurs.-Sun. April 16-19 & May 7-10; see ontheboards.org for exact schedule. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Friday, April 17, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Friday, April 17, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Friday, April 17, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 17, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, April 17, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 17, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 17, 2015

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

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The artist meets Einstein in Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW $15-$18 Friday, April 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? Opens April 16. 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, April 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 Friday, April 17, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 17, 2015

Twelfth Night Cornish juniors take on Shakespeare. Opens April 17. 2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 2pm

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, April 17, 2015, 7pm

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

Yer Cheatin’ Heart Theater/burlesque troupe the Libertinis take us to the dusty, dying hamlet of Hope Springs, where it decidedly doesn’t. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 $20-$30 Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

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, April 17, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

The Clown Show Physical theater from Cornish students. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends April 24. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 10pm

Yer Cheatin’ Heart Theater/burlesque troupe the Libertinis take us to the dusty, dying hamlet of Hope Springs, where it decidedly doesn’t. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 $20-$30 Friday, April 17, 2015, 10pm

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, April 17, 2015, 10:30pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 18, 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, April 18, 2015

Complex Movements: Beware of the Dandelions An interactive “pod” performance in which small audiences (limit 35) become survivors in a post-apocalyptic community. Runs Thurs.-Sun. April 16-19 & May 7-10; see ontheboards.org for exact schedule. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 18, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Saturday, April 18, 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, April 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 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 18, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The artist meets Einstein in Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW $15-$18 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 18, 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? Opens April 16. 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, April 18, 2015

SecondStory Originals Three plays from three local writers are staged over three weekends. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details. Saturday, April 18, 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, April 18, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Saturday Morning Cartoons Kids’ play ideas are brought to life by adult playwrights and actors in this omnibus. Opens April 18. 10:30 a.m. Sat. Ends May 9. Pocket Theater, 8312 Greenwood Ave. N. $5-$14 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10:30am

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 1pm

Twelfth Night Cornish juniors take on Shakespeare. Opens April 17. 2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2pm

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 3pm

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Ten-Minute Play Festival Original works by Cornish students. Opens April 18. 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Yer Cheatin’ Heart Theater/burlesque troupe the Libertinis take us to the dusty, dying hamlet of Hope Springs, where it decidedly doesn’t. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 $20-$30 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

Billy Gardell The lesser half of the CBS hit Mike & Molly. Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 $25 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8:30pm

Dave Attell His expansive resume includes SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Louie.

Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10pm

Yer Cheatin’ Heart Theater/burlesque troupe the Libertinis take us to the dusty, dying hamlet of Hope Springs, where it decidedly doesn’t. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 $20-$30 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10pm

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, April 18, 2015, 10:30pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Complex Movements: Beware of the Dandelions An interactive “pod” performance in which small audiences (limit 35) become survivors in a post-apocalyptic community. Runs Thurs.-Sun. April 16-19 & May 7-10; see ontheboards.org for exact schedule. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 19, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Sunday, April 19, 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, April 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 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 19, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The artist meets Einstein in Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW $15-$18 Sunday, April 19, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, April 19, 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? Opens April 16. 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, April 19, 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, April 19, 2015

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1pm

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, April 19, 2015, 1pm

Twelfth Night Cornish juniors take on Shakespeare. Opens April 17. 2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 19, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7:30pm

Ten-Minute Play Festival Original works by Cornish students. Opens April 18. 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, April 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 Monday, April 20, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Monday, April 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 Monday, April 20, 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, April 20, 2015

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Monday, April 20, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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

Cradle Will Rock Marc Blitzstein’s political musical made waves in the ‘30s when the Federal Theater Project backed it. Raisbeck Performance Hall. Cornish College, 1001 Lenora St., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 22, 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 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, April 23, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 23, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, April 23, 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 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 23, 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? Opens April 16. 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 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 23, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 23, 2015

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:30pm

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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:30pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:30pm

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, April 23, 2015, 8pm

Cradle Will Rock Marc Blitzstein’s political musical made waves in the ‘30s when the Federal Theater Project backed it. Raisbeck Performance Hall. Cornish College, 1001 Lenora St., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm

The Clown Show Physical theater from Cornish students. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends April 24. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Friday, April 24, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 24, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Friday, April 24, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 24, 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, April 24, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Friday, April 24, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Friday, April 24, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 24, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, April 24, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Friday, April 24, 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, April 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 Friday, April 24, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 24, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 24, 2015

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The artist meets Einstein in Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW $15-$18 Friday, April 24, 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? Opens April 16. 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, April 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 Friday, April 24, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 24, 2015

Twelfth Night Cornish juniors take on Shakespeare. Opens April 17. 2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Friday, April 24, 2015, 2pm

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, April 24, 2015, 7pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Friday, April 24, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Friday, April 24, 2015, 7:30pm

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, April 24, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, April 24, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Friday, April 24, 2015, 8pm

The Clown Show Physical theater from Cornish students. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends April 24. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Friday, April 24, 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, April 24, 2015, 10:30pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 25, 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, April 25, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 25, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, April 25, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Saturday, April 25, 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, April 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 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 25, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The artist meets Einstein in Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW $15-$18 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 25, 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? Opens April 16. 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, April 25, 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, April 25, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957785-129/the-best-of-enemies-a-real-life” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Saturday Morning Cartoons Kids’ play ideas are brought to life by adult playwrights and actors in this omnibus. Opens April 18. 10:30 a.m. Sat. Ends May 9. Pocket Theater, 8312 Greenwood Ave. N. $5-$14 Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:30am

Twelfth Night Cornish juniors take on Shakespeare. Opens April 17. 2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Saturday, April 25, 2015, 2pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:30pm

Ten-Minute Play Festival Original works by Cornish students. Opens April 18. 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:30pm

Cradle Will Rock Marc Blitzstein’s political musical made waves in the ‘30s when the Federal Theater Project backed it. Raisbeck Performance Hall. Cornish College, 1001 Lenora St., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Saturday, April 25, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, April 25, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Saturday, April 25, 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, April 25, 2015, 10:30pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 26, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, April 26, 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, April 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 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 26, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 26, 2015

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The artist meets Einstein in Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW $15-$18 Sunday, April 26, 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, April 26, 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? Opens April 16. 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, April 26, 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, April 26, 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, April 26, 2015, 1pm

Cradle Will Rock Marc Blitzstein’s political musical made waves in the ‘30s when the Federal Theater Project backed it. Raisbeck Performance Hall. Cornish College, 1001 Lenora St., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2pm

Twelfth Night Cornish juniors take on Shakespeare. Opens April 17. 2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2pm

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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, April 26, 2015, 7:30pm

Ten-Minute Play Festival Original works by Cornish students. Opens April 18. 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 26. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center Free Sunday, April 26, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, April 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 Monday, April 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 Monday, April 27, 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, April 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 28, 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 Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 29, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 29, 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 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 29, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 29, 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, April 29, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, April 30, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Thursday, April 30, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 30, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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, April 30, 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 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 30, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 30, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 30, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 30, 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? Opens April 16. 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 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 30, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7:30pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7:30pm

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, April 30, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Thursday, April 30, 2015, 8pm

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Friday, May 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 Friday, May 1, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Friday, May 1, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Friday, May 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 Friday, May 1, 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 1, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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 1, 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 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 Friday, May 1, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, May 1, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 1, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 1, 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? Opens April 16. 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2015, 7pm

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Friday, May 1, 2015, 7:30pm

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 1, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 1, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Friday, May 1, 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 1, 2015, 10:30pm

Spin the Bottle The April edition of Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show promises “exquisite and intricate music,” “theatrical commentary on corporate-ness,” and much more. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, May 1, 2015, 11pm

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Saturday, May 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 Saturday, May 2, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Saturday, May 2, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Saturday, May 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 Saturday, May 2, 2015

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

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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 2, 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 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 Saturday, May 2, 2015

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends May 2. [See Gavin Borchert’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957786-129/lizard-boy-growing-up-gay-again” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, May 2, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, May 2, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, May 2, 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 2, 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? Opens April 16. 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 2, 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 2, 2015

Saturday Morning Cartoons Kids’ play ideas are brought to life by adult playwrights and actors in this omnibus. Opens April 18. 10:30 a.m. Sat. Ends May 9. Pocket Theater, 8312 Greenwood Ave. N. $5-$14 Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10:30am

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht’s political allegory. (I know, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down.) Opens April 17. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.; also 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 20 and 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Ends May 2. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Saturday, May 2, 2015, 7:30pm

The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe.  Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, May 2, 2015, 7:30pm

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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, May 2, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Saturday, May 2, 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 2, 2015, 10:30pm

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Sunday, May 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 Sunday, May 3, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Sunday, May 3, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Sunday, May 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 Sunday, May 3, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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 3, 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 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 Sunday, May 3, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, May 3, 2015

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

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, May 3, 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? Opens April 16. 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 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 Sunday, May 3, 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 3, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, May 3, 2015, 7:30pm

Weird and Awesome With Emmett Montgomery “A monthly parade [every first Sunday] of wonder and awkward sharing hosted and curated by mustache wizard Emmett Montgomery. 7:30 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Sunday, May 3, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, May 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 Monday, May 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 Monday, May 4, 2015

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

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Tuesday, May 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 Tuesday, May 5, 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 5, 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 Tuesday, May 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 Tuesday, May 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Wednesday, May 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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 6, 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 Wednesday, May 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 Wednesday, May 6, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, May 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 Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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 6, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, May 7, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Thursday, May 7, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Thursday, May 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 Thursday, May 7, 2015

Complex Movements: Beware of the Dandelions An interactive “pod” performance in which small audiences (limit 35) become survivors in a post-apocalyptic community. Runs Thurs.-Sun. April 16-19 & May 7-10; see ontheboards.org for exact schedule. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Thursday, May 7, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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 7, 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 Thursday, May 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 Thursday, May 7, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, May 7, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, May 7, 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? Opens April 16. 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 Thursday, May 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 Thursday, May 7, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, May 7, 2015, 7:30pm

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 7, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Thursday, May 7, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, May 8, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Friday, May 8, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Friday, May 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 Friday, May 8, 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 8, 2015

Complex Movements: Beware of the Dandelions An interactive “pod” performance in which small audiences (limit 35) become survivors in a post-apocalyptic community. Runs Thurs.-Sun. April 16-19 & May 7-10; see ontheboards.org for exact schedule. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Friday, May 8, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. Preview April 16, opens April 17. $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 8, 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 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 Friday, May 8, 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 April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 8, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 8, 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? Opens April 16. 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2015, 7pm

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 8, 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. Opens Thurs., April 16. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 8, 2015, 8pm

Openly We Carry/Carry We Openly Paul Mullin and Nick Stokes explore American gun culture in this double bill. Opens April 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends May 9. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $14-$16 Friday, May 8, 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 8, 2015, 10:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, May 9, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ dysfunctional-family classic. Kurt Beattie directs. Previews begin April 17, opens April 23. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$44 Saturday, May 9, 2015

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Saturday, May 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 Saturday, May 9, 2015

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