Stage Openings & Events All Hallows’ Cleave Blood Squad and Balagan’s

By By Gavin Borchert • October 22, 2013 3:08 pm

Stage

Openings & Events

All Hallows’ Cleave Blood Squad and Balagan’s improvised horror show. Erickson Theatre Off Broadway, 1524 Harvard Ave., 587-5400. $10. 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26.

And Then There Were None Agatha Christie’s thriller about gradually, mysteriously dying houseguests. Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St., Renton, 425-226-5529, rentoncivictheater.org. $17–$22. Opens Oct. 25. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Nov. 9.

Bo-Nita Hannah Mootz stars in Elizabeth Heffron’s solo show, which explores Midwest working-class life with a touch of magical realism. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $12–$65. Opens Oct. 23. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sun., plus some matinees 2 p.m. Wed., Sat., & Sun.; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 17.

Carnevolar IV: The Haunting A cirque-arts journey into the underworld. 8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24: all ages, $20–$35. 9 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25–Sat., Oct. 26: 21 and over, $38–$70. Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 Sixth Ave. S., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com.

Friday the 13th Ian Bell’s Brown Derby series stages, and usually gender-fucks, cult classics. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St., rebarseattle.com. $18. 8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24–Sat., Oct. 26.

The Gregory Awards Seattle’s Tonys, honoring the year’s best theater. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., gregoryawards.org. $35–$125. 7:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 28.

The Luxuria Cycle Jimmie Galaites’ exploration of modern romance “satirizes not only our society’s obsession with finding the perfect partner, but also the way personal information is used as currency.” Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., 728-0933, annextheatre.org. $5–$10. Opens Oct. 22. 8 p.m. Tues.–Wed. Ends Nov. 13.

Merrily We Roll Along Sondheim onscreen from the West End’s Harold Pinter Theatre. See fathomevents.com for participating theaters. 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 23.

Moisture Festival’s Haunted Halloween Cabaret A fundraiser/costume party/auction to benefit the spring show, with emcee Kevin Joyce. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., moisturefestival.org. $40. 6 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25.

Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare’s opposites-attract romantic comedy. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center, 733-8222. Previews Oct. 23–24, opens Oct. 25. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., plus some Sat.–Sun. matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 17.

Red Light Winter & 25 Saints Tim Gouran and Richard Nguyen Sloniker star in both these dramas, alternating in repertory. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, azotheatre.org. $25–$30. Previews Oct. 23–24, openings Oct. 26. Runs Thurs.–Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule for both. Ends Nov. 24.

This Is Halloween A cabaret/burlesque spectacular based on The Nightmare Before Christmas, starring Armitage Shanks, Jed Dunkerley, Orkestar Zirconium, and many more. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333. $20–$40. Opens Oct. 24. Daily except Mon.; see thetripledoor.net for showtimes. Ends Oct. 31.

A Wrinkle in Time SPT’s Youth Program presents Madeline L’Engle’s YA sci-fi classic.Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., 524-1300, seattlepublictheater.org, Donation. 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25, 2 & 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.

Current Runs

Animal Cruelty Scot Augustson’s “shadow puppet noir” tells of Chicken Jenny’s brush with the law. Theater Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S., 800-838-3006, printers
devil.org. $15–$18. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends Nov. 9.

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Anything Goes SEE REVIEW, PAGE 24.

The Bacchae GreenStage’s “Hard Bard” series (classics with the gore turned up to 11) presents Euripides’ tragedy. Stage One Theater, 9600 College Way N., 800-838-3006, greenstage.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sun. Ends Nov. 2..

Cafe Nordo SEE REVIEW, PAGE 24.

Cannibal! The Musical! The tale of Alferd Packer, written by those South Park guys. Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 800-838-3006, unexpectedproductions.org. $12–$15. 8:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Nov. 2.

Carrie: The Musical A notorious 1988 Broadway flop, this show still has an adolescent urgency, if not self-awareness. Here, Tony-winning Alice Ripley plays mom to Keaton Whittaker’s Carrie; Ripley can really tear it up in the right role. STEVE WIECKING The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., 877-784-4849, stgpresents.org. $17.50–$50. 8 pm. Thurs.–Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

An Evening of Christopher Durang Four short plays. JewelBox/Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., 800-838-3006, fantasticz.org. $15–$20. 7 p.m. Wed. Ends Oct. 30.

5th of July Lanford Wilson’s play about a post-Vietnam reunion of Berkeley alums. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., theatre22.org. $10–$20. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends Oct. 26.

Flame in the Mirror John Ruoff’s exploration of the Irish experience in America. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., S., 800-838-3006, eclectictheatercompany.org. $12–$25. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Nov. 3.

Hello Darlin’s: Mom’s Got Something to Tell You! Josephine Howell channels comedian “Moms” Mabley. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., 800-838-3006, langstoninstitute.org. $10–$25. 7 p.m. Thurs.–Sun., 2 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

The Matchmaker The aims of Thornton Wilder’s classic 1954 farce are embodied by widowed marriage broker Dolly Levi Gallagher, played boldly and joyfully by Pam Nolte with a thick Irish brogue and twinkling eye. Wilder peppers his hit play with expertly crafted dialogue, but the cast generally fails to deliver; thankfully, the laughs land consistently. MARK BAUMGARTEN Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., 781-9707, taproottheatre.org. $15–$40. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends Oct. 26.

Mirror Images The premiere of Scott Timmons’ mother/daughter drama. DownStage Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N., 800-838-3006, playwrights-theatre.org. $16. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

Night of the Living Dead One of the creepiest movies ever becomes children’s theater. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island, 232-4145 x109, youth
theatre.org. $15. 7, 8, & 9:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Nov. 2.

The Real Inspector Hound Tom Stoppard’s murder-mystery parody. Jones Playhouse Theatre, 4045 University Way N.E., 543-4880, depts.washington.edu/uwdrama. $10–$20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 27.

Rewired The Phoenix and The Frog present an “immersive performance project” on the theme of “mental health and life on the periphery.” Teatro de la Psychomachia, 1534 First Ave. S., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $18. 
8 p.m Fri.–Sat. plus Thurs., Oct. 31. Ends Nov. 2.

Sugar Daddies Sir Alan Ayckbourn comes to Seattle to direct this production of his 2003 dark comedy, which takes a familiar premise—a Faustian bargain between a worldly, wealthy older man with a shady past and a provincial, susceptible young woman—and rides it, well, nowhere terribly interesting. Ayckbourn systemically saps potential menaces as soon as they appear, yet Sugar Daddies scores its laughs, even while paddling in place. MARGARET FRIEDMAN ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676. $41 and up. Runs Tues.–Sun.; see acttheatre.org for schedule. Ends Nov. 3.

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The Taming Riffing on Shakespeare, Lauren Gunderson has created a rare specimen: a political comedy that’s fair-handed and funny. When Republican senate staffer Patricia wakes up in a hotel room with Bianca, a liberal blogger, we expect a familiar hostage plot. But both have been captured by Miss Georgia contestant Katherine, whose aspirations go way beyond shaking her peaches. MARGARET FRIEDMAN ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., 938-0339, artswest.org. $15–$34. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26.

10 Days to Happiness Donna Rae Davidson’s play/memoir about “one woman’s hilariously tortured search for enlightenment.” Amazing Grace Spiritual Center, 2007 N.W. 61st St., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $15–$20, 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Oct. 26.

The Underneath Kelleen Conway Blanchard’s horror-movie sendup is set in a seaside town. Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., annextheatre.org. $5–$20. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. plus Mon., Nov. 4. Ends Nov. 16.

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The Walworth Farce In a distressed London flat, Dinny (Peter Crook) and his adult sons Sean (Darragh Kennan) and Blake (Peter Dylan O’Connor) are engaged in their daily performance of the titular farce—a zany comedy of errors, triggered by the wake of a family matriarch. The laughs are uneasy; there’s an ominous undercurrent to this 2006 work by Irish playwright Enda Walsh. During each interruption, we gradually learn why Sean and Blake have been kept close to the nest. Expertly directed by John Kazanjian, the cast lands every beat. MARK BAUMGARTEN New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., wearenctc.org. $20–$30. 8 p.m. Wed.–Sun. Ends Oct. 27.

For more Current Runs, see seattleweekly.com.

Dance

3rd Shift Dance/Expose the Eastside Dance Collective A split bill of contemporary jazz dance. Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., 800-838-3006, 3rdshiftdance.org. $8–$10. 10 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25.

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VUYANI DANCE COLLECTIVE SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 19.

Ghost Game VII: The Wild Hunt The Cabiri’s Halloween dessert-theater cabaret brings creepy folk tales to life. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W., 800-838-3006, cabiri.org. $40–$70. Opens Oct. 25. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sun. Ends Nov. 3.

Classical, Etc.

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Lori Goldston New works from this composer/cellist, including music from her recent album, Film Scores. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., 
waywardmusic.blogspot.com. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Wed., Oct. 23.

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Seattle Opera SEE REVIEW, PAGE 24.

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Seattle Symphony Music by Elgar, Tchaikovsky, and the brothers Haydn. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19 and up. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.

UW Symphony Beethoven’s Seventh plus a Hindemith ballet. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24.

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Inverted Space The UW’s modern-music ensemble plays Cage, Rzewski, and works by UW composers.Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., music.washington.edu. $5–$15. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25.

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Lake Union Chamber Orchestra SEE EAR SUPPLY, THIS PAGE.

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Northwest Symphony SEE EAR SUPPLY.

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Pacific MusicWorks SEE EAR SUPPLY.

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Seattle Symphony With Broadway diva Bernadette Peters. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, 
seattlesymphony.org. $52 and up. 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25.

Seattle Women’s Chorus On their Halloween concert, music from Bach and Wicked. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Ave. E., flyinghouse.org. $25–$45. 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26.

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The Met: Live in HD Shostakovich’s surreally irreverent The Nose, in William Kentridge’s imaginative and acclaimed production. See metopera.org for participating theaters. 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 30.

James Reid From this guitarist, a miscellany of Spanish music. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., 365-0845, frye
museum.org. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra Berlioz and Stravinsky. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., 800-838-3006, seattlemetropolitan
chamberorchestra.com. $10–$15. 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26.

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Seattle Philharmonic SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 22.

Tudor Choir English church music from across the centuries. Blessed Sacrament Church, 5050 Eighth Ave. N.E., 323-9415, tudorchoir.org. $20–$30. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26.

UW Halloween Organ Concert Owning the organ’s spooky connotations in this annual event. Kane Hall, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26.

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McCaw Hall Day of Celebration Has it been 10 years already? Celebrate with performances by tenants Seattle Opera and PNB, plus the Cornish Latin Ensemble, SANCA, and much more. McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, mccawhall.com. Free. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.

UW Chamber Winds Music by Joseph Schwantner, Michael Daugherty, and others. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $5. 1:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.

Michael Carroll Debussy, Schubert, and more from this pianist. Haller Lake United Methodist Church, 13055 First Ave. N.E. Donation. 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.

SEATTLE PRO MUSICA SEE EAR SUPPLY.

Seattle Festival Orchestra Anna Edwards conducts Brahms and more. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., seattlefestivalorchestra.org. $12–$20. 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.

Total Experience Gospel Choir Celebrating 40 years! Patrinell Wright conducts. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard St., totalexperiencegospelchoir.org. Donation. 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27.