Stage
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, March 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 Monday, March 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 Monday, March 30, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, March 30, 2015
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Monday, March 30, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, March 31, 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, March 31, 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, March 31, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 1, 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 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 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 1, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 1, 2015
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Wednesday, April 1, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 7:30pm
Three Ring Circus A new stand-up/improv/sketch comedy show, every first Wednesday. The Grotto at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. $5 Wednesday, April 1, 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 1, 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 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 Thursday, April 2, 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 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 Thursday, April 2, 2015
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Splurge Land investigates the post-Internet generation through an uber-contemporary lens. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$23 Thursday, April 2 – Sunday, April 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 Thursday, April 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 2, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Thursday, April 2, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 2, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 2, 2015
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Thursday, April 2, 2015
The Mark of Immediacy Nathan Jeffrey’s theatrical take on the Gospel of Mark. Opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends April 4. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $12-$15 Thursday, April 2, 2015
Spotlight Night: Jasper in Deadland A preview of Ryan Scott Oliver’s new myth-based pop/rock musical, to premiere April 30-May 24. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 2, 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. 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 Thursday, April 2, 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 2, 2015, 8pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 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 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 3, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, April 3, 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 3, 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 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 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 3, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 3, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Friday, April 3, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 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 Friday, April 3, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 3, 2015
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Friday, April 3, 2015
The Mark of Immediacy Nathan Jeffrey’s theatrical take on the Gospel of Mark. Opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends April 4. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $12-$15 Friday, April 3, 2015
The Rainmaker He arrives to transform a drought-stricken farm and its denizens in N. Richard Nash’s 1954 play. Presented by Local Jewell Productions. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 4. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $15-$20 Friday, April 3, 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, April 3, 2015, 7pm
Vernae What is it? Better to ask what isn’t it: “Equal parts live performance, sculptural/sound installation, and film screening,” it’s inspired by The Rite of Spring. 7 p.m. Fri., April 3-Sat., April 4. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $12-$15 Friday, April 3, 2015, 7pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Friday, April 3, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Friday, April 3, 2015, 7:30pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 3, 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. 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 Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Friday, April 3, 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 3, 2015, 8pm
Triple Threat With Kimball Allen On hand to launch his variety talk show are Dan Savage, Prom Queen, Mama Tits, magician Ace Carter, and more. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$30 Friday, April 3, 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 3, 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, April 3, 2015, 11pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 4, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 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 Saturday, April 4, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 4, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Saturday, April 4, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, April 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 Saturday, April 4, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, April 4, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 4, 2015
The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a fading movie theater. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957337-129/the-flick-a-long-wait-for” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Saturday, April 4, 2015
The Mark of Immediacy Nathan Jeffrey’s theatrical take on the Gospel of Mark. Opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends April 4. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $12-$15 Saturday, April 4, 2015
The Rainmaker He arrives to transform a drought-stricken farm and its denizens in N. Richard Nash’s 1954 play. Presented by Local Jewell Productions. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 4. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $15-$20 Saturday, April 4, 2015
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 1pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 4, 2015, 2pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Saturday, April 4, 2015, 2pm
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 3pm
TRIBE-olution Explore the roots of hip hop dance through African, Brazilian-Capoeira, and Asian Kung Fu though cross-cultural dance. Ensemble members include b-boys from Massive Monkees, Dogg Pound, and more. Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW
Vashon, Wa 98070 $15-$20 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Saturday, April 4, 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, April 4, 2015, 7:30pm
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 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 4, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 8pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Saturday, April 4, 2015, 8pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Saturday, April 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2015, 10:30pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 5, 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 5, 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 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 Sunday, April 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 Sunday, April 5, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 5, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Sunday, April 5, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 5, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, April 5, 2015
Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, April 5, 2015
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 5, 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 5, 2015, 1pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 5, 2015, 2pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Sunday, April 5, 2015, 2pm
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 5, 2015, 3pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 5, 2015, 7pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Sunday, April 5, 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, April 5, 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 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 Monday, April 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 Monday, April 6, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, April 6, 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, April 6, 2015, 8pm
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Belle and Sebastian The Glasgow indie-pop band emerged in the ‘90s and founder Stuart Murdoch recently made a movie, God Help the Girl. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 8, 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 8, 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 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 Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 8, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Wednesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 8, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 8, 2015
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Through the Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderlan Lewis Carroll’s adventurous stories for his young Victorian friend are almost too perfect a fit for burlesque artist Lily Verlaine. From the Queen of Hearts to Alice herself, they barely need any translation to serve as a framework for her saucy choreography. SK The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $35-$50 Wednesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 11, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Wednesday, April 8, 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 8, 2015, 8:30pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 9, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, April 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 Thursday, April 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, April 9, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 9, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Thursday, April 9, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 9, 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 9, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 9, 2015
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015, 2pm
Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour Dan Frigolette (Boardwalk Empire, Totally Biased, Artie Lange Show) and Erik Anker (SXSW, LA Comedy Festival, Road Hard Movie) are up-and-coming comedians taking a road trip from New York to Alaska and performing everywhere in between. The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 $10 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 9, 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. 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 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Thursday, April 9, 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 9, 2015, 8pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 10, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, April 10, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, April 10, 2015
ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, April 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, April 10, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 10, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Friday, April 10, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 10, 2015
Stars on Ice Olympic gold-medal ice dancers show off their moves on this Dancing for Joy tour. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Friday, April 10, 2015
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Swan Lake Kent Stowell’s thoughtful staging of this classic is always worth seeing, but this time the prize ticket will be for any performance with Carla Korbes, who’s retiring at the end of the season. Her approach to the double role of Odette/Odile is highly naturalistic and detailed-qualities that will be intensified by her imminent departure. SK McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Friday, April 10 – 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 Friday, April 10, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 10, 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, April 10, 2015, 7pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Friday, April 10, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Friday, April 10, 2015, 7:30pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 10, 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. 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 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Friday, April 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2015, 10:30pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 11, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, April 11, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, April 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2015
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Ira Glass & Monica Bill Barnes When you think of Glass and his radio show This American Life, dance is not the first thing that jumps to mind. Yet Barnes’ eccentric choreography, which has been described in The New York Times as “Buster Keaton in Vegas,” seems to fit well with Glass’ quirky narrative style. SK The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 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 11, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, April 11, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 11, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Saturday, April 11, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, April 11, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, April 11, 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 11, 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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 11, 2015
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 1pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 2pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 2pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 2pm
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 3pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 7:30pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 7:30pm
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 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Saturday, April 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2015, 10:30pm
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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 Sunday, April 12, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, April 12, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, April 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, April 12, 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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 12, 2015
Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Sunday, April 12, 2015
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, April 12, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, April 12, 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 12, 2015
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 12, 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 12, 2015, 1pm
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 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 2pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015, 2pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015, 2pm
Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. Preview March 26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015, 2pm
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 3pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015, 7pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015, 7pm
Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Sunday, April 12, 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 13, 2015
Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, April 13, 2015
Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, April 13, 2015
Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, April 13, 2015
Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website 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
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. 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
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up 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. Opens April 3. 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
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
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
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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$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
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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 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? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 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. 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 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 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 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
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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
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
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
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
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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$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
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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 17, 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, April 17, 2015, 7pm
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? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 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
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm
Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 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. 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 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 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 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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up 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
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
Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 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
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
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
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
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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$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
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
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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 18, 2015
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 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
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2pm
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? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2pm
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 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
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? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 5:30pm
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, 7:30pm
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up 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. 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 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm
SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 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 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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up 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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$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
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
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
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? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 11am
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 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
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it??s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm
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? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2:30pm
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. Opens March 28. 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
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7pm
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
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
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
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
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Tuesday, April 21, 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 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
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. Previews begin March 27, opens April 1. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$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. Previews March 25-26, opens March 27. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 2pm
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30pm
No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30pm
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. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $25 and up Wednesday, April 22, 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 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
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
