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Belle and Sebastian The Glasgow indie-pop band emerged in the ‘90s and founder Stuart Murdoch recently made a movie, God Help the Girl. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7, 2015

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

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

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, April 7, 2015

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

Grand Hotel The opulent ‘20s-set musical. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $5-$17 Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 8pm

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

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

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, April 8, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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Through the Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderlan Lewis Carroll’s adventurous stories for his young Victorian friend are almost too perfect a fit for burlesque artist Lily Verlaine. From the Queen of Hearts to Alice herself, they barely need any translation to serve as a framework for her saucy choreography. SK The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $35-$50 Wednesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 11, 2015

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957670-129/tartuffe-moli%C3%A8re-gets-a-postwar-makeover” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7:30pm

Grand Hotel The opulent ‘20s-set musical. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $5-$17 Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 8, 2015, 8:30pm

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Thursday, April 9, 2015

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

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

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

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Thursday, April 9, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, April 9, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 9, 2015

Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Thursday, April 9, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 9, 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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 9, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, April 9, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 9, 2015

Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour Dan Frigolette (Boardwalk Empire, Totally Biased, Artie Lange Show) and Erik Anker (SXSW, LA Comedy Festival, Road Hard Movie) are up-and-coming comedians taking a road trip from New York to Alaska and performing everywhere in between.  The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 $10 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm

Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957669-129/slowgirl-fugitives-compare-their-sins-in” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957670-129/tartuffe-moli%C3%A8re-gets-a-postwar-makeover” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8pm

Grand Hotel The opulent ‘20s-set musical. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $5-$17 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8pm

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

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

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Friday, April 10, 2015

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

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

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

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

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Friday, April 10, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Friday, April 10, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, April 10, 2015

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, April 10, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 10, 2015

Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Friday, April 10, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 10, 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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 10, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, April 10, 2015

Stars on Ice Olympic gold-medal ice dancers show off their moves on this Dancing for Joy tour. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Friday, April 10, 2015

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Swan Lake People come back over and over again to Swan Lake, in part because the starring part is such an iconic challenge for a ballerina. And in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production, we get a chance to see three different women in the central role(s) of Odette/Odile, each at a different point in her career. Laura Tisserand is debuting in the role with this production. Lesley Rausch is deepening her earlier interpretation. But it’s Carla Korbes’ performances that are likely to be the most fraught for the audience: After 10 years at PNB, and almost 20 since venturing from Brazil to New York’s School of American Ballet, she’s retiring at the end of this season in June. SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Friday, April 10 – Monday, April 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 Friday, April 10, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 10, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, April 10, 2015, 7pm

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

Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957669-129/slowgirl-fugitives-compare-their-sins-in” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Friday, April 10, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957670-129/tartuffe-moli%C3%A8re-gets-a-postwar-makeover” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Friday, April 10, 2015, 7:30pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm

Grand Hotel The opulent ‘20s-set musical. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $5-$17 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, April 10, 2015, 8pm

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

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Saturday, April 11, 2015

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

Che/The Gate Leonard D. Goodisman’s pair of one-acts. Preview April 9, opens April 10. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends May 9. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$25 Saturday, April 11, 2015

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

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015

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

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Ira Glass & Monica Bill Barnes When you think of Glass and his radio show This American Life, dance is not the first thing that jumps to mind. Yet Barnes’ eccentric choreography, which has been described in The New York Times as “Buster Keaton in Vegas,” seems to fit well with Glass’ quirky narrative style. SK The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, April 11, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Saturday, April 11, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 11, 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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 11, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 11, 2015

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 1pm

Grand Hotel The opulent ‘20s-set musical. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $5-$17 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 2pm

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 3pm

Sex’d Handwritten Productions updates/techs up Schnitzler’s 1897 La ronde. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 25. The Lab at INScape, 815 Seattle Blvd SSeattle, Washington Pay what you will Saturday, April 11, 2015, 7:30pm

Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957669-129/slowgirl-fugitives-compare-their-sins-in” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Saturday, April 11, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957670-129/tartuffe-moli%C3%A8re-gets-a-postwar-makeover” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 7:30pm

Grand Hotel The opulent ‘20s-set musical. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, Seattle Center $5-$17 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm

Live! From the Last Night of My Life In Wayne Rawley’s black comedy, a gas-station attendant vows to off himself at the end of his shift. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., April 12 & 8 p.m. Tues., April 14. Ends April 18. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $14-$25 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm

The Most Deserving Catherine Trieschmann’s comedy examines the snakepit that is civic arts-council grant-giving. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, April 11, 2015, 10:30pm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Sondheim’s Greek-inspired farce. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 23. Ends April 26. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $20-$35 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Alice in Wonderland Andre Gregory’s avant-garde take on Carroll, from 1970. Previews April 8-9, opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 3. Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. $15-$25 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Sunday, April 12, 2015

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

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

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

Dina Martina-Tonight! All-new songs, stories, and videos from the incomparable, indescribable entertaineress, with Chris Jeffries on keyboard. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 26. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Fail Better: Beckett Moves UMO Themes of Samuel Beckett’s work explored through UMO’s unique style of physical theater. Opens April 8. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus other matinees; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, April 12, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Moisture Festival The 12th annual variete overload: comedy, circus, and burlesque acts of all kinds. Runs Wed.-Sun. March 19-April 12 at Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way N.W., with “Libertease Burlesque” shows March 27-April 4 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, plus other events including at Teatro ZinZanni, April 7-8. See moisturefestival.org for schedule and info. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW Price varies Sunday, April 12, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 12, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 12, 2015

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

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, April 12, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1pm

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1pm

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

Slowgirl The always arresting Hannah Mootz stars as a wastrel visiting her even more messed-up uncle in Costa Rica. Greg Pierce directs the drama by Kelly Kitchens. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957669-129/slowgirl-fugitives-compare-their-sins-in” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $30 and up Sunday, April 12, 2015, 2pm

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat The bringer of havoc is back, terrorizing two innocent children. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends April 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 3pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957670-129/tartuffe-moli%C3%A8re-gets-a-postwar-makeover” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 7:30pm

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

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

Into the Woods Sondheim’s dark fairy-tale mashup, presented by STAGEright Theatre. Opens April 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Mon., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 25. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $17.50-$22 Monday, April 13, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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

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

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

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

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “hilarious, twisted, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 8:30pm

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Thursday, April 16, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, April 16, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 16, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 16, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 16, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 16, 2015

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

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

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

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

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 8pm

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

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

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

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Friday, April 17, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, April 17, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 17, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 17, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 17, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, April 17, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 17, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 7pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Friday, April 17, 2015, 7pm

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

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

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

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

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Friday, April 17, 2015, 8pm

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

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

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

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, April 17, 2015, 10:30pm

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

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

Arcadia Tom Stoppard takes us from the present to 1809 and back at the Coverly estate. Opens April 3. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 18. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton, WA 98057 $17-$22 Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

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

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

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 18, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 18, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2pm

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

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 5:30pm

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

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

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

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

SecondStory Originals Three local writers, three plays, three weekends. Opens April 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends April 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $15 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8pm

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

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

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

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

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10:30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, April 19, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 19, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 19, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 19, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 11am

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

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2:30pm

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7:30pm

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

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

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 8:30pm

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, April 23, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 23, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 23, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 23, 2015

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

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

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7pm

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:30pm

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

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm

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

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

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

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

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

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, April 24, 2015

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, April 24, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, April 24, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 24, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, April 24, 2015

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

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

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Friday, April 24, 2015

PROK Open Mike Sign up for this generally zany and enjoyable evening, when professionals are also known to drop by.  The People’s Republic Kafe, 1718 12th Ave., Seattle Free Friday, April 24, 2015, 7pm

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Friday, April 24, 2015, 8pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, April 24, 2015, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, April 24, 2015, 10:30pm

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

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

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

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

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

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Saturday, April 25, 2015

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, April 25, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, April 25, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 25, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Saturday, April 25, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, April 25, 2015

The Best of Enemies A KKK member and a civil-rights activist are forced to integrate a school in 1971 North Carolina. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends April 25. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $20-$40 Saturday, April 25, 2015

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Saturday, April 25, 2015, 2pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Saturday, April 25, 2015, 2pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Saturday, April 25, 2015, 5:30pm

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Saturday, April 25, 2015, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, April 26, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, April 26, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 26, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Sunday, April 26, 2015

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

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Sunday, April 26, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, April 26, 2015

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 11am

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Sunday, April 26, 2015, 1pm

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 1pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2:30pm

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Sunday, April 26, 2015, 7pm

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

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

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

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, April 27, 2015

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

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

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 7:30pm

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

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

Comedy Womb This “female-focused but not female-exclusive” show includes a headliner and an open-mike segment, in the Grotto underneath the Rendezvous. See comedywomb.com for complete schedule. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $5 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 7:30pm

Jay Hollingsworth’s True Story Hollingsworth asks visiting and local comics to actually explain the stories behind their supposedly true stories. 7:30 p.m., last Wednesday of every month.  The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue see website Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $5 Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 8:30pm

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

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

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, April 30, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, April 30, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 30, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Thursday, April 30, 2015

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

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

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Thursday, April 30, 2015, 2pm

Robin Hood The evergreen adventure tale promises not to be too intense. But will it turn your kids to socialists with all that talk of robbing from the rich? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $36 Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7pm

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams’ classic is a theater mainstay. Kurt Beattie directs. Main casting not yet announced. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 and up Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7:30pm

Claim of Thrones Add you own flourishes to every geek’s favorite TV saga. Opens April 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends May 22. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, April 30, 2015, 8pm

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

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

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

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

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, May 1, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. [See Mark Baumgarten’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957507-129/jacques-brel-is-alive-and-well” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, May 1, 2015

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

Lizard Boy A monster with strange powers emerges from the ashes of Mt. St. Helens. Is he a superhero or a freak? Find out in Justin Huertas’ rock musical. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see  for exact schedule. Ends May 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, May 1, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady This strange musical comedy, reworked since its last appearance at Village Theatre in 1999 (also directed by Steve Tomkins), was originally inspired by the Boston Strangler-according to source novelist William Goldman. Predictable as something on LMN, Douglas J. Cohen’s 1987 gore-free, family-friendly show is one part murder-porn-gasm, one part hokey musical, and all parts fun. Suffering a deadly devotion to his late mother (a celebrated actress), failed thespian Christopher “Kit” Gill (Nick DeSantis) dons various disguises and adopts different dialects whilst murdering women who remind him of her. (If he can’t be famous, he decides, he’ll be infamous.) Dissatisfied with his media mentions, he begins an antagonistic telephone relationship with NYPD detective Morris Brummell (Dane Stokinger). This cat-and-mouse script smartly balances engaging action with witty dialogue and lyrics. This ensemble enchants with energetic singing and excellent acting. Notable are Jayne Muirhead as the cop’s suffocating Jewish mother; Jessica Skerritt as Morris’ shiksa love interest; and Bobbi Kotula, this production’s versatile champion, who distinctly depicts Kit’s mother and his victims. ALYSSA DYKSTERHOUSE [See Alyssa’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957508-129/no-way-to-treat-a-lady” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 1, 2015

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. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. (Also runs May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $35-$67 Friday, May 1, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: The Hot Spot Frank Ferrante and Dreya Weber return for TZ’s new show, in which “love and magic in the digital age collide.” Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends June 7. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, May 1, 2015