Stage

Openings & Events

The Atomic Bombshells “J’Adore: A Burlesque Valentine” is this troupe’s annual lovefest. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333, thetripledoor.net. $20–$45. 7 & 10 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12–Sat., Feb. 15.

Boeing, Boeing Marc Camoletti’s jet-age farce about a playboy and his three stewardess girlfriends. Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St., Renton, 425-226-5529, renton
civictheater.org. $17–$21. Opens Feb. 14. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 1.

Doubt Well, not every show opening this weekend has to be about romance. In John Patrick Shanley’s play, a nun and a priest clash over some disturbing rumors. Stone Soup Theatre, 4035 Stone Way N.E., stonesouptheatre.com. $14–$25. Previews Feb. 12–13, opens Feb. 14. 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 4 p.m. Sun. Ends March 1.

Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus David Quicksall’s new stage version of Mary Shelley’s classic. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center, 216-0833. Previews Feb. 12–14, opens Feb. 15. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see book–it.org for exact schedule. Ends March 9.

Genre Bender SEE SPRING ARTS CALENDAR, PAGE 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, cityartsonline.com. $20–$30. 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16.

Letters Aloud Theatrical readings of missives by artists from Beethoven to Kahlo to Slash. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., 292-7676, acttheatre.org. $10–$20. 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16.

Private Eyes Twelfth Night Productions’ thriller about tangled relationships. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $15–$18. Opens Feb. 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Ends Feb. 22.

Unexpected Productions Saluting V-Day the improv way with Comedy of Love at 7 p.m. and Bubbles in the Wine (their Lawrence Welk sendup) at 8:30. Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 800-838-3006, unexpected
productions.org. $12–$15. Fri., Feb. 14–Sat., Feb. 15.

Venus in Fur David Ives’ kinky Tony-winning comedy. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $12–$80. Opens Feb. 12. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sun. plus 2 p.m. some Wed., Sat., & Sun.; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 9.

Current Runs

American Wee-Pie Lisa Dillman’s comedy, set in a cupcake boutique. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., 524-1300, seattlepublic
theater.org. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Feb. 16.

Black Like Us SEE REVIEW, PAGE 45.

Cornish Winter New Works Festival Readings of new plays by seniors Grace Carmack (Feb. 14–15), and Xochitl Portillo-Moody (Feb. 21–22). Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, cornish.edu. Free. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat.

Ed, Downloaded More a sketch than a fully realized play, with some Bertha-sized credibility gaps. Terminally ill geologist Ed (Noah Benezra) will have his mind stored in a box, and after his death it’ll relive a loop of 10 favorite memories—courtesy of his controlling girlfriend Selene (Gin Hammond), who works for a biotech company. Problem is, Ed’s been falling for the pixie-like Ruby (Adria LaMorticella). So which of his memories should be preserved—those of Ruby or Selene? Playwright Michael Mitnick sets up a clash of heroines, then shrinks from its resolution. KEVIN PHINNEY Washington Ensemble Theatre, 608 19th Ave. E., 325-5105, washingtonensemble.org. $15–$20. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Mon. Ends Feb. 24.

The Equation Charles S. Waxberg’s “examination of a capitalistic economy and what it does to humanity.” Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., 332-7908. Pay what you can. 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., plus some weekend matinees; see theatre912.com for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 15.

The Foreigner A waste of a reliably risible text and a capable cast. In Larry Shue’s 1984 comedy, meek Britisher Charlie pretends not to speak English while vacationing in Georgia, then wacky complications ensue among the red-staters. Brian Yorkey’s half-dozen players are directed at less-than-farcical speed; the prolonged, stagy silences are more suited to Pinter. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, 425-392-2202, villagetheatre.org. $34–$65. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Thurs. (plus some Tues.); 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 & 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends March 2. (Plays in Everett March 7–30.)

A Great Wilderness In Samuel D. Hunter’s uncomfortable work, Walt (Michael Winters), an aging “conversion therapist,” is contracted to cure a gay high schooler of homosexuality through Scripture and friendly bonding at his Idaho camp. Within a few minutes Daniel (Jack Taylor) is gone. Who is this crumbling, frustrated guy, and what did he do with Daniel? MARGARET FRIEDMAN Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $12–$65. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 16.

The Icelandic Illumination Rangers To find the missing Aurora Borealis, the Rangers must “navigate the Reykjavik synth-pop scene, and learn what it really means to be friends.” (An adults-only “blue” performance is 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21.) WET, 608 19th Ave. E., 325-5105, washington
ensemble.org. $5–$10. 10 a.m. Sat.–Sun. Ends Feb. 23.

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The Little Dog Laughed In Douglas Carter Beane’s 2006 play, well directed by Annie Lareau, Mitchell (Alex Garnett) is a movie star with the problem of keeping his “slightly recurring case of homosexuality under wraps.” He develops tender feelings for rent boy Alex (Jeff Orton), much to the chagrin of Diane (Heather Hawkins), his domineering Hollywood agent; Mitchell’s honesty would threaten both their careers. As a dialogue junkie, I want to mainline Beane’s script. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., 938-0339, artswest.org. $15–$34.50. 7:30 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 3 p.m. Sun.

Marisol Jose Rivera’s surreal comedy. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S., collisiontheater.org. $20–$25 ($10 Mon.) 
8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. & Mon. Ends Feb. 22.

Mr. Pim Passes By SEE REVIEW, PAGE 45.

The Normal Heart Larry Kramer’s groundbreaking 1985 AIDS drama. Erickson Theatre Off Broadway, 1524 Harvard Ave., 800-838-3006, strawshop.org. $18–$36. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat. Ends Feb. 15.

Spamalot SEE REVIEW, PAGE 45.

Story & Song Bret Fetzer’s fairy tales get choral backing. Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., 728-0933, annex
theatre.org. $5–$10. 8 p.m. Tues.–Wed. Ends Feb. 26.

Teatro ZinZanni: On the Air SEE STORY, PAGE 10.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The little musical that could, about an unlikely subject. Seattle Musical Theatre, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. # 101N, 800-838-3006, seattlemusicaltheatre.org. $24–$40. 7:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 20. Ends Feb. 23.

Upside Downton Jet City Improv’s sendup of a certain PBS costume drama. Wing-It Productions, 5510 University Way N.E., 781-3879, wingitproductions.com. $12–$15. 
8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri. Ends Feb. 14.

For more Current Runs, see seattleweekly.com.

Dance

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Kate Wallich + The YC Wallich has been doing her homework, experimenting in the studio while working on choreography for her first full program. Her style has an inner motor that drives the movement along through a series of moments both lovely and strange. For Super Eagle, she’s been working with Andrew Bartee, who’s branching out from his work with Pacific Northwest Ballet to explore some other options. SANDRA KURTZ Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., 325-8773, velocitydance
center.org. $15–$25. 8 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13–Sun., Feb. 16.

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Mark Morris Dance Group SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 43.

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Chop Shop: Bodies of Work For this annual showcase’s seventh year, producer Eva Stone has snagged a great mix of local talent and artists from elsewhere. This edition adds ballet to the contemporary dance that has been its main focus, including a visit by the Grand Rapids Ballet, directed by former PNB dancer Patricia Barker. SANDRA KURTZ Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, 425-637-1020, chopshopdance.org. $23–$28. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16.

Fisher Ensemble Indian classical dance, L.A’s Reflective Collective, and more. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., 800-838-3006, fisherensemble.org. 
8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15.

Classical, Etc.

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Seattle Symphony Inspired by a romantic obsession gone wrong: Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19–$117. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15.

Northwest Sinfonietta Nature-inspired works by Beethoven, Honegger, and others. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 866-833-4747, nwsinfonietta.org. $27–$55. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14.

UW Symphony Ludovic Morlot guest-conducts tonight; also, student soloists play concertos by Brahms and Franck. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.
washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14.

The King’s Singers Music by, and in homage to, 15th-century composer Josquin des Prez. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 325-7066, earlymusicguild.org. $20–$42. 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15.

Octava Chamber Orchestra Mozart and Rossini from this lively ensemble. Maple Park Church, 17620 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood, octavachamberorchestra.com. $5–$15. 6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16.

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Philharmonia Northwest SEE ARTICLE, PAGE 17.

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Seattle Chamber Players SEE EAR SUPPLY, BELOW.

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Simphonie Nouvelle C.P.E. Bach’s tricentennial had escaped my notice until now—the exact date is March 8. Here are a few of his concertos to celebrate. Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave., 633-1611, salish
seafestival.org. $15–$20. 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17.