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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, May 18, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, May 18, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, May 18, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, May 18, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, May 18, 2015

The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. Preview May 7, opens May 8. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Monday, May 18, 2015, 7:30pm

The Tall Girls Young women seek to escape the Dust Bowl via basketball in WET’s presentation of a new play by Meg Miroshnik. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Ends May 18. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958289-129/the-tall-girls-hoop-dreams-partly” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Monday, May 18, 2015, 7:30pm

and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. Opens May 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Monday, May 18, 2015, 8pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, May 19, 2015

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:30pm

Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

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

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7:30pm

Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:30pm

Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, May 21, 2015

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

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, May 21, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, May 21, 2015

Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Thursday, May 21, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, May 21, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, May 21, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Thursday, May 21, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, May 21, 2015

Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Thursday, May 21, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber’s touring musical features all the hit songs, plus revamped stagecraft. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun., plus 1 p.m. May 7. Ends May 24. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $30 and up Thursday, May 21, 2015

Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:30pm

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:30pm

and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8pm

Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8pm

Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Friday, May 22, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 22, 2015

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

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, May 22, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, May 22, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, May 22, 2015

Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Friday, May 22, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, May 22, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, May 22, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Friday, May 22, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 22, 2015

Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Friday, May 22, 2015

Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Friday, May 22, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, May 22, 2015

The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, May 22, 2015

The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Friday, May 22, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, May 22, 2015, 7pm

Tape Gilmore Acting Studio gives Stephen Belber’s 1999 play perhaps the least informative but nevertheless intriguing plot description ever: “It follows classical unities of action, time, and space, featuring three characters in a single plot narrative regarding their differing perspectives of past events, in one unbroken period of real time, in a single motel-room set.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 23. Gilmore Acting Studio, 2220 N.W. Market St. $24 Friday, May 22, 2015, 7:30pm

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, May 22, 2015, 7:30pm

14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm

and, and, and, Isabella Bootlegs In Samantha Cooper’s play, 17-year-old Brooklyn has to deal with a paranoid, isolated mother. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., May 18. Ends May 22. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $18-$20 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm

Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm

Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, May 22, 2015, 8pm

14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:30pm

R.A.F.T. That stands for Rabbits Afloat From Thuringia in Jonah Von Spreecken and Ali el-Gasseir’s all-ages live-action cartoon series about two bunnies’ seagoing adventures (with special adult performances 10:30 p.m. Fri., May 8 & 22). Opens May 2. 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 24. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:30pm

Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Saturday, May 23, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, May 23, 2015

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

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, May 23, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Saturday, May 23, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, May 23, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, May 23, 2015

Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Saturday, May 23, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Saturday, May 23, 2015

R.A.F.T. That stands for Rabbits Afloat From Thuringia in Jonah Von Spreecken and Ali el-Gasseir’s all-ages live-action cartoon series about two bunnies’ seagoing adventures (with special adult performances 10:30 p.m. Fri., May 8 & 22). 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 24. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 11am

Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1pm

Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 3pm

Tape Gilmore Acting Studio gives Stephen Belber’s 1999 play perhaps the least informative but nevertheless intriguing plot description ever: “It follows classical unities of action, time, and space, featuring three characters in a single plot narrative regarding their differing perspectives of past events, in one unbroken period of real time, in a single motel-room set.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 23. Gilmore Acting Studio, 2220 N.W. Market St. $24 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 7:30pm

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 7:30pm

14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8pm

Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8pm

Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8pm

14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:30pm

Angry Housewives They deal with it by forming a punk band in this musical, which ran in Seattle for most of the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. EXTENDED through May 31. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958153-129/angry-housewives-the-80s-stage-hit” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $17-$36.50 Sunday, May 24, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, May 24, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, May 24, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, May 24, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, May 24, 2015

Jasper in Deadland The title musician embarks on underworld adventures to seek his true love in this brand-new rock musical. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. [See preview <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/958317-129/hell-and-high-water-brandon-ivies” target=”_blank”>article</a>.] 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $29 and up Sunday, May 24, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, May 24, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends May 24. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Sunday, May 24, 2015

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

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, May 24, 2015

Playwrights Festival Premieres of one-acts and full-lengths; see burienactorstheatre.org for lineup and schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 24. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $10 Sunday, May 24, 2015

Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Sunday, May 24, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, May 24, 2015

The Drowsy Chaperone A sendup/homage to high-stepping ‘20s musicals. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 18. Ends May 24. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, May 24, 2015

The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Sunday, May 24, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 1pm

Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 1pm

Pinkalicious the Musical Eating too many cupcakes can have unforessen consequences! 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (except May 3). Ends May 24. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $16 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 3pm

Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, May 24, 2015, 7:30pm

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 7:30pm

Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, May 24, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, May 25, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, May 25, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, May 25, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, May 25, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, May 25, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 7:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Jay Hollingsworth’s True Story Hollingsworth asks visiting and local comics to actually explain the stories behind their supposedly true stories. 7:30 p.m., last Wednesday of every month.  The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue see website Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, May 28, 2015

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

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, May 28, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, May 28, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, May 28, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, May 28, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, May 28, 2015

Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Thursday, May 28, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, May 28, 2015

Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Thursday, May 28, 2015, 7:30pm

The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Thursday, May 28, 2015, 7:30pm

Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 29, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, May 29, 2015

Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, May 29, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, May 29, 2015

Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, May 29, 2015

Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, May 29, 2015

Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, May 29, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, May 29, 2015

Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Friday, May 29, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, May 29, 2015

The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Friday, May 29, 2015

> PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, May 29, 2015, 7pm

> The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, May 29, 2015, 7:30pm

> 14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 29, 2015, 8pm

> Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Friday, May 29, 2015, 8pm

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, May 29, 2015, 8pm

> 14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Friday, May 29, 2015, 10:30pm

> TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, May 29, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, May 30, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, May 30, 2015

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

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, May 30, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, May 30, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, May 30, 2015

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

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, May 30, 2015

> Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Saturday, May 30, 2015

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, May 30, 2015

> The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Saturday, May 30, 2015

> The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30pm

> 14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8pm

> Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8pm

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8pm

> 14/48: MixTape Favorite short plays from the instant-theater festival’s 17 years, in four batches of seven each. Opens May 22. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 30. 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $20-$25 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:30pm

> TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Talley’s Folly Lanford Wilson’s 1980 Pulitzer winner features interfaith romance, rural poverty, racism, and war. Did we mention it’s a comedy? Preview May 14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 31. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $5-$32 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, May 31, 2015

> The Princess and the Frog Princess Minerva learns how the other half lives (in a swamp, for one thing) in this fable. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 31. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island $13-$15 Sunday, May 31, 2015

> Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, May 31, 2015, 1pm

> Don Nordo del Midwest The “deconstructionist dinner theatre” finally takes residence with a new show in the long-vacant former Elliott Bay Book Co. space in Pioneer Square. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends May 31. [See Nicole Sprinkle’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/958076-129/cafe-nordos-first-production-in-its” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Nordo’s Culinarium, 109 S. Main St. $75 ($100 w/wine flight) Sunday, May 31, 2015, 7:30pm

> The Children’s Hour Lillian Hellman’s period piece form the bad old days when a rumor of lesbianism could end careers and lives. Opens May 14. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some Tues., Thurs., & Sun; see arouet.us for exact schedule. Ends May 31. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$40 Sunday, May 31, 2015, 7:30pm

> Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, May 31, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 1, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Monday, June 1, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, June 1, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, June 1, 2015

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, June 1, 2015

> Pagliacci Comedy Night Local and national comics, every first Monday. Beer and wine will be available with ID. 8 p.m., first Monday of every month. Pagliacci Pizza, 426 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 Free Monday, June 1, 2015, 8pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 2, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, June 2, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, June 2, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 2, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 2, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, June 3, 2015

> Three Ring Circus A new stand-­up/improv/sketch comedy show, every first Wednesday. The Grotto at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. $5 Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 7:30pm

> Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 4, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 4, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 4, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, June 4, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, June 4, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, June 4, 2015

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, June 4, 2015

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, June 4, 2015, 8pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, June 5, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, June 5, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, June 5, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, June 5, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, June 5, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, June 5, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, June 5, 2015

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, June 5, 2015

> PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, June 5, 2015, 7pm

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, June 5, 2015, 8pm

> TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, June 5, 2015, 10:30pm

> Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, June 5, 2015, 11pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, June 6, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, June 6, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, June 6, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, June 6, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, June 6, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, June 6, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, June 6, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, June 6, 2015

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

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, June 6, 2015

> The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe.  Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, June 6, 2015, 7:30pm

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, June 6, 2015, 8pm

> TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, June 7, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, June 7, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, June 7, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, June 7, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, June 7, 2015

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, June 7, 2015

> Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, June 7, 2015

> Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, June 7, 2015, 1pm

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

> Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, June 7, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 8, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, June 8, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, June 8, 2015

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

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Monday, June 8, 2015, 8pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, June 9, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 9, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 10, 2015

> Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, June 11, 2015

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Thursday, June 11, 2015, 8pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, June 12, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, June 12, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, June 12, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, June 12, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, June 12, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, June 12, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Friday, June 12, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, June 12, 2015

> PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, June 12, 2015, 7pm

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Friday, June 12, 2015, 8pm

> TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, June 12, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Jeeves Intervenes That paragon of butlers, creation of P.G. Wodehouse, lives again. Previews May 13-14, opens May 15. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 13. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Saturday, June 13, 2015

> Mud Maria Irene Fornes’ play is “a delicate jewel of a play about passion and yearning; a distillation of lives mired in poverty; a balance of domestic and erotic conflict, cruelty and wit; imbued with a feminism of the most subtle order.” Preview May 20, opens May 21. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., June 8. Ends June 13. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$20 Saturday, June 13, 2015, 8pm

> TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, June 14, 2015

> Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, June 14, 2015, 1pm

> Hot Tin Streetcar Unexpected Productions’ improvised Tennessee Williams sendup. 8:30 p.m. Sun. Ends June 14. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley $10 Sunday, June 14, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 15, 2015

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

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Monday, June 15, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Monday, June 15, 2015

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

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 16, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Tuesday, June 16, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Tuesday, June 16, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 16, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 16, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 17, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 17, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 17, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 17, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 17, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 17, 2015

> Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 7:30pm

> Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 18, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, June 18, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 18, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 18, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, June 18, 2015

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

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, June 19, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, June 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 Friday, June 19, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, June 19, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, June 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 Friday, June 19, 2015

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

> PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, June 19, 2015, 7pm

> Norm MacDonald Norm MacDonald’s best known for being fired from SNL, but he’s an able Canadian comic. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $25 and up Friday, June 19, 2015, 7:30pm

> Norm MacDonald Norm MacDonald’s best known for being fired from SNL, but he’s an able Canadian comic. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $25 and up Friday, June 19, 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, June 19, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, June 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 Saturday, June 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 Saturday, June 20, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, June 20, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Saturday, June 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 Saturday, June 20, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, June 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 Saturday, June 20, 2015

> Norm MacDonald Norm MacDonald’s best known for being fired from SNL, but he’s an able Canadian comic. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $25 and up Saturday, June 20, 2015, 7:30pm

> Norm MacDonald Norm MacDonald’s best known for being fired from SNL, but he’s an able Canadian comic. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $25 and up Saturday, June 20, 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, June 20, 2015, 10:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, June 21, 2015

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

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Sunday, June 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 Sunday, June 21, 2015

> Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, June 21, 2015

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, June 21, 2015

> Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, June 21, 2015, 1pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Monday, June 22, 2015

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

> Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, June 22, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Tuesday, June 23, 2015

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

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, June 23, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Tuesday, June 23, 2015

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, June 24, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Wednesday, June 24, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Wednesday, June 24, 2015

> Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, June 24, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Wednesday, June 24, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Wednesday, June 24, 2015

> Jay Hollingsworth’s True Story Hollingsworth asks visiting and local comics to actually explain the stories behind their supposedly true stories. 7:30 p.m., last Wednesday of every month.  The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue see website Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 7:30pm

> Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 8:30pm

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, June 25, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Thursday, June 25, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Thursday, June 25, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Thursday, June 25, 2015

> Laughs Stand-up and other comedy. See laughscomedy.com for complete schedule, including open-mike night, 8 p.m. Wed. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 $10-$20 Thursday, June 25, 2015

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

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Cabaret Here’s a Broadway trivia question to separate the brown-shirted men from the mascaraed chorus boys: Who created the role of Sally Bowles in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret? Why, English actress Jill Haworth, of course-but you’re forgiven if Liza Minnelli was the first name/face to pop into your head; she made the role forever hers in the 1972 film adaptation. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s recollections of his life in Berlin just before World War II, the show takes us to the divey Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star attraction and Cliff (Isherwood’s stand-in) the expatriate writer who falls for her as German civilization slowly crumbles atop them. I can’t wait to see how far Village Theatre-known for excellence, but not so much for edginess-pushes the sex and the Nazi imagery. Some other recent productions have pretty overtly depicted what happens to all those louche cabaret artistes once the Third Reich takes power. (Through July 3; moves to Everett July 10-Aug. 2.)  GAVIN BORCHERT Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, June 26, 2015

> Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 see website Friday, June 26, 2015

> Comedy Underground See comedyunderground.com for complete schedule, including their “Monday Madness” open-mike night, 8 p.m. Comedy Underground, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 $6 Friday, June 26, 2015

> ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, June 26, 2015

> Flamingo The Can Can’s all-new tropical themed cabaret. $30-$85. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see thecancan.com for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 11. Can Can, 94 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98104 $30-$85 Friday, June 26, 2015