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Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Thursday, March 5, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Thursday, March 5, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Thursday, March 5, 2015

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

Dear Elizabeth Sarah Ruhl’s portrait of Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is built on their correspondence. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, March 5, 2015

Goodnight Moon Based on the bedtime book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd, this musical debuted here in 2007. Now a new wave of kids can enjoy it. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, March 5, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, March 5, 2015

Judah Friedlander

30 Rock’s man of a thousand trucker hats. Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$30 Thursday, March 5, 2015

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

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Thursday, March 5, 2015

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

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Thursday, March 5, 2015

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

The Dog of the South Book-It presents Charles Portis’ modern-day picaresque. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956967-129/the-dog-of-the-south-a” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Explorers Club In Nell Benjamin’s comedy, an intrepid woman shakes up Victorian society. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. EXTENDED through March 7. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956968-129/the-explorers-club-how-to-crash” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Thursday, March 5, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends March 14. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$40 Thursday, March 5, 2015, 7:30pm

Young Playwrights Festival Work by eight writers, ages 13-18, is launched via staged readings. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $5-$10 Thursday, March 5, 2015, 7:30pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Thursday, March 5, 2015, 8pm

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. Opens March 5. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends March 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, March 5, 2015, 8pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Thursday, March 5, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Friday, March 6, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Friday, March 6, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Friday, March 6, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Friday, March 6, 2015

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

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

Dear Elizabeth Sarah Ruhl’s portrait of Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is built on their correspondence. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, March 6, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, March 6, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, March 6, 2015

Judah Friedlander

30 Rock’s man of a thousand trucker hats. Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$30 Friday, March 6, 2015

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

March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details.  Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Friday, March 6, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Friday, March 6, 2015

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

Rodgers and Hammerstein The golden age of Broadway is celebrated with selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, and more. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Friday, March 6, 2015

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Friday, March 6, 2015

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

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Friday, March 6, 2015

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The Dance Cartel Some of us used to watch Soul Train before going out to a club, hoping we could pick up a few moves and absorb the sense of innate cool that those dancers appeared to possess. Led by Ani Taj, The Dance Cartel is a modern, equivalent link in the wired DIY world. Its “Do the Dance Cartel” videos-complete with helpful labels like “fluff arm” or “dirty roll”-are a 21st-century version of the Arthur Murray How to Dance manuals. And its touring ONTHEFLOOR production is a combination of performance and party, where you can indeed “dance if you want to.” Former Seattleite Reggie Watts and local dancer/choreographer Amy O’Neal will join the party on Friday and Saturday, while Rainbow Fletcher’s new Hypernova company is the special guest on Sunday. SANDRA KURTZ Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Friday, March 6, 2015

The Dog of the South Book-It presents Charles Portis’ modern-day picaresque. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956967-129/the-dog-of-the-south-a” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Friday, March 6, 2015

The Explorers Club In Nell Benjamin’s comedy, an intrepid woman shakes up Victorian society. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. EXTENDED through March 7. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956968-129/the-explorers-club-how-to-crash” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Friday, March 6, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Friday, March 6, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Friday, March 6, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Friday, March 6, 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, March 6, 2015, 7pm

Amy Walker Enjoy her comedic one-woman variety show.  Hillman City Collaboratory, 5623 Rainier Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118 $10-$20 Friday, March 6, 2015, 7:30pm

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends March 14. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, March 6, 2015, 7:30pm

Young Playwrights Festival Work by eight writers, ages 13-18, is launched via staged readings. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $5-$10 Friday, March 6, 2015, 7:30pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8pm

Genre Bender Artists in different media are paired-photographer Steven Miller + actress Sarah Rudinoff and vocalist okanomode SoulChilde + aerialist Lara Paxton, to name just a couple of examples-and we’ll all see what they come up with at Cornish Playhouse. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 $20-$30 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8pm

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. Opens March 5. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends March 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8pm

Voyage for Madmen Not Don Draper and company, but the voyage of Seattle’s ill-fated, real-life Ardeo Theatre Project. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., plus 8 p.m. Mon., March 2 & 2 p.m. Sun., March 7. Ends March 7. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103 $20 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8pm

The Black Lodge Design your own Twin Peaks episode at this improv show. 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends March 7. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $12-$15 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Friday, March 6, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

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

Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, March 6, 2015, 11pm

Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, March 6, 2015, 11pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Saturday, March 7, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 7, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Saturday, March 7, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 7, 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, March 7, 2015

Dear Elizabeth Sarah Ruhl’s portrait of Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is built on their correspondence. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, March 7, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, March 7, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, March 7, 2015

Judah Friedlander

30 Rock’s man of a thousand trucker hats. Parlor Live Seattle, 1522 Sixth Ave.Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$30 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 7, 2015

March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details.  Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Saturday, March 7, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Saturday, March 7, 2015

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

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

Rodgers and Hammerstein The golden age of Broadway is celebrated with selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, and more. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Saturday, March 7, 2015

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Saturday, March 7, 2015

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

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Saturday, March 7, 2015

The Dance Cartel Some of us used to watch Soul Train before going out to a club, hoping we could pick up a few moves and absorb the sense of innate cool that those dancers appeared to possess. Led by Ani Taj, The Dance Cartel is a modern, equivalent link in the wired DIY world. Its “Do the Dance Cartel” videos-complete with helpful labels like “fluff arm” or “dirty roll”-are a 21st-century version of the Arthur Murray How to Dance manuals. And its touring ONTHEFLOOR production is a combination of performance and party, where you can indeed “dance if you want to.” Former Seattleite Reggie Watts and local dancer/choreographer Amy O’Neal will join the party on Friday and Saturday, while Rainbow Fletcher’s new Hypernova company is the special guest on Sunday. SANDRA KURTZ Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Saturday, March 7, 2015

The Dog of the South Book-It presents Charles Portis’ modern-day picaresque. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956967-129/the-dog-of-the-south-a” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Saturday, March 7, 2015

The Explorers Club In Nell Benjamin’s comedy, an intrepid woman shakes up Victorian society. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. EXTENDED through March 7. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956968-129/the-explorers-club-how-to-crash” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Saturday, March 7, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Saturday, March 7, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Saturday, March 7, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Saturday, March 7, 2015

Treasure Island A musical adaptation of Stevenson’s archetypal pirate adventure. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends March 8. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 1pm

Young Playwrights Festival Work by eight writers, ages 13-18, is launched via staged readings. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $5-$10 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 1pm

Voyage for Madmen Not Don Draper and company, but the voyage of Seattle’s ill-fated, real-life Ardeo Theatre Project. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., plus 8 p.m. Mon., March 2 & 2 p.m. Sun., March 7. Ends March 7. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103 $20 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 2pm

Treasure Island A musical adaptation of Stevenson’s archetypal pirate adventure. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends March 8. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 3pm

Young Playwrights Festival Work by eight writers, ages 13-18, is launched via staged readings. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $5-$10 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 4pm

Book-It’s Silver Jubilee Gala Celebrating 25 years of putting literature onstage with a dinner, performance, auction, and dancing. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $150 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 7pm

Kevin McDonald See the end results of an improv/sketch comedy workshop taught by this Kids in the Hall alum. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 7pm

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

The Language of Chance Two works by KT Niehoff and Elizabeth Klob are inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ The Library of Babel and told through circus arts.  Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW

Vashon, Wa 98070 $9-$25 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 7:30pm

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends March 14. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 7:30pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 8pm

Genre Bender Artists in different media are paired-photographer Steven Miller + actress Sarah Rudinoff and vocalist okanomode SoulChilde + aerialist Lara Paxton, to name just a couple of examples-and we’ll all see what they come up with at Cornish Playhouse. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 $20-$30 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 8pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 8pm

Voyage for Madmen Not Don Draper and company, but the voyage of Seattle’s ill-fated, real-life Ardeo Theatre Project. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., plus 8 p.m. Mon., March 2 & 2 p.m. Sun., March 7. Ends March 7. West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103 $20 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 8pm

The Black Lodge Design your own Twin Peaks episode at this improv show. 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends March 7. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $12-$15 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 8:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, March 7, 2015, 10:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Sunday, March 8, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Sunday, March 8, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Sunday, March 8, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 8, 2015

Dear Elizabeth Sarah Ruhl’s portrait of Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is built on their correspondence. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, March 8, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, March 8, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 8, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Sunday, March 8, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, March 8, 2015

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

Rodgers and Hammerstein The golden age of Broadway is celebrated with selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, and more. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Sunday, March 8, 2015

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Dance Cartel Some of us used to watch Soul Train before going out to a club, hoping we could pick up a few moves and absorb the sense of innate cool that those dancers appeared to possess. Led by Ani Taj, The Dance Cartel is a modern, equivalent link in the wired DIY world. Its “Do the Dance Cartel” videos-complete with helpful labels like “fluff arm” or “dirty roll”-are a 21st-century version of the Arthur Murray How to Dance manuals. And its touring ONTHEFLOOR production is a combination of performance and party, where you can indeed “dance if you want to.” Former Seattleite Reggie Watts and local dancer/choreographer Amy O’Neal will join the party on Friday and Saturday, while Rainbow Fletcher’s new Hypernova company is the special guest on Sunday. SANDRA KURTZ Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $15-$25 Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Dog of the South Book-It presents Charles Portis’ modern-day picaresque. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends March 8. [See Irfan Shariff’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956967-129/the-dog-of-the-south-a” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25 Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Sunday, March 8, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Sunday, March 8, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, March 8, 2015, 1pm

Treasure Island A musical adaptation of Stevenson’s archetypal pirate adventure. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends March 8. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, March 8, 2015, 1pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. Opens Feb. 13. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, March 8, 2015, 2pm

Treasure Island A musical adaptation of Stevenson’s archetypal pirate adventure. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends March 8. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, March 8, 2015, 3pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Sunday, March 8, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

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, March 9, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Monday, March 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 Monday, March 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 Monday, March 9, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Monday, March 9, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, March 9, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Monday, March 9, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Monday, March 9, 2015

The Greater Good Viennese anti-semitism comes under Amlin Gray’s microscope in this play adapted from Schnitzler. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $10-$15 Monday, March 9, 2015, 7pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Monday, March 9, 2015, 8pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Monday, March 9, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

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 Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Tuesday, March 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, March 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 11, 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, March 11, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Carnival An innocent young woman joins a French circus in this musical based on the film Lili (not to be confused with Carousel, based on the play Liliom). Carlson Theater, Bellevue College campus. Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 $10-$12 Wednesday, March 11, 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, March 11, 2015, 8:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 12, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Thursday, March 12, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, March 12, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 12, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Thursday, March 12, 2015

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

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Thursday, March 12, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Thursday, March 12, 2015

Carnival An innocent young woman joins a French circus in this musical based on the film Lili (not to be confused with Carousel, based on the play Liliom). Carlson Theater, Bellevue College campus. Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 $10-$12 Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7:30pm

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends March 14. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$40 Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7:30pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Thursday, March 12, 2015, 8pm

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. Opens March 5. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends March 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, March 12, 2015, 8pm

Michelle Ellsworth Her Clytigation #3 includes reflections on “Greek myth, feminism, U.S. politics, the body, surveillance, and technological trickery,” performed in a 4’ x 4’7” box and enhanced with audience-interactive visuals. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $15 Thursday, March 12, 2015, 8pm

Purple Rain The Prince movie is sent up as part of the Brown Derby Series: “ridiculously staged readings of your favorite screenplays-heavily edited and immaturely adapted. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Thursday, March 12, 2015, 8pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Friday, March 13, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Friday, March 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 Friday, March 13, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Friday, March 13, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Friday, March 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 Friday, March 13, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, March 13, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, March 13, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, March 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 Friday, March 13, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Friday, March 13, 2015

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

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Friday, March 13, 2015

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Preview March 12, opens March 13. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, March 13, 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, March 13, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Friday, March 13, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Friday, March 13, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Friday, March 13, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Friday, March 13, 2015

Carousel The 5th Avenue’s Rising Star Project education program gives students the opportunity to produce and perform a show on the mainstage. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Friday, March 13, 2015, 10am

Carousel The 5th Avenue’s Rising Star Project education program gives students the opportunity to produce and perform a show on the mainstage. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Friday, March 13, 2015, 7pm

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, March 13, 2015, 7pm

The Vagina Monologues at Seattle University This award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace, the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than a decade, The Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public and brought a deeper consciousness to the conversation around ending violence against women and girls.

Showtimes:

Friday March 13th at 7pm Sunday March 15th at 2pm

Sunday March 15th at 7pm

*Tickets available for purchase at the CAC: $5 for students, staff, and faculty; $8 for the general public

*At the door: $8 for students, staff, and faculty; $10 for the general public

*Will Call tickets available at ballarda@seattleu.edu

~Vagina cupcakes and patches~ will be available for purchase at the shows.

All proceeds will be going to the National VDay Campaign and the Northwest Network. Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University Campus, 901 12th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 $8 will call; $10 at the door Friday, March 13, 2015, 7 – 9pm

Carnival An innocent young woman joins a French circus in this musical based on the film Lili (not to be confused with Carousel, based on the play Liliom). Carlson Theater, Bellevue College campus. Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 $10-$12 Friday, March 13, 2015, 7:30pm

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends March 14. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$40 Friday, March 13, 2015, 7:30pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8pm

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. Opens March 5. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends March 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8pm

Human Identity Christopher Vened’s solo show asks the questions “What does it mean to be human? Who am I?” Oh, is that all? Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $22 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8pm

Michelle Ellsworth Her Clytigation #3 includes reflections on “Greek myth, feminism, U.S. politics, the body, surveillance, and technological trickery,” performed in a 4’ x 4’7” box and enhanced with audience-interactive visuals. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $15 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8pm

Purple Rain The Prince movie is sent up as part of the Brown Derby Series: “ridiculously staged readings of your favorite screenplays-heavily edited and immaturely adapted. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Friday, March 13, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

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

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Saturday, March 14, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Saturday, March 14, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Saturday, March 14, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 14, 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, March 14, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, March 14, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 14, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Saturday, March 14, 2015

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

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

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Saturday, March 14, 2015

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Preview March 12, opens March 13. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, March 14, 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, March 14, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Saturday, March 14, 2015

The God of Hell Sam Shepard’s dystopian drama pits Wisconsin farmers against malevolent corporate interests. (Are there any other kind?) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 4 p.m. Sun., March 8. Ends March 14. [See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957201-129/the-god-of-hell-u-still” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N. See website for details Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Saturday, March 14, 2015

Alice in Wonderland International Ballet Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland is guaranteed to enchant your kids. ibtbellevue.org Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, WA 98004 $40 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 12pm

Carousel The 5th Avenue’s Rising Star Project education program gives students the opportunity to produce and perform a show on the mainstage. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2pm

Y-­WE Speak A theater piece built from the personal stories of 13 teenage girls. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 Free Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2pm

Alice in Wonderland International Ballet Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland is guaranteed to enchant your kids. ibtbellevue.org Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, WA 98004 $40 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 3pm

WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania Big Show, Roman Reigns, Bad News Barrett, Dean Ambrose, and others appear in WWE’s first show of 2015. See website for details. Saturday, March 14, 2015, 3 – 4pm

Youth Theatre’s Gala Fundraiser Honor their Footie Award Winners with cocktails, appetizers, and a gourmet dinner.  Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way $150 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 5:30pm

Carnival An innocent young woman joins a French circus in this musical based on the film Lili (not to be confused with Carousel, based on the play Liliom). Carlson Theater, Bellevue College campus. Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 $10-$12 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 7:30pm

The Long Road/Nine Two gripping one-act dramas, presented by Arouet. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends March 14. Eclectic Theater, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle $12-$40 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 7:30pm

Blood/Water/Paint Live Girls! premieres Joy McCullough-Carranza’s drama about baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., March 9. Ends March 14. Theater Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 $15-$22 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8pm

Human Identity Christopher Vened’s solo show asks the questions “What does it mean to be human? Who am I?” Oh, is that all? Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $22 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8pm

Michelle Ellsworth Her Clytigation #3 includes reflections on “Greek myth, feminism, U.S. politics, the body, surveillance, and technological trickery,” performed in a 4’ x 4’7” box and enhanced with audience-interactive visuals. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $15 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8pm

Purple Rain The Prince movie is sent up as part of the Brown Derby Series: “ridiculously staged readings of your favorite screenplays-heavily edited and immaturely adapted. Re-bar, 114 Howell St $20-$25 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Saturday, March 14, 2015, 10:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Sunday, March 15, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Sunday, March 15, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Sunday, March 15, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 15, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, March 15, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 15, 2015

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Next to Normal A “typical” American family is anything but because of the mother’s 16-year battle with manic depression. The musical won a Tony in New York and has its roots at Issaquah’s Village Theatre, where playwright/lyricist Brian Yorkey got his start. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 2 p.m. Sun., March 15. Ends March 15. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 See website for details Sunday, March 15, 2015

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

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

Seven Ways to Get There The premiere of Bryan Wills and Dwayne Clark’s group-therapy comedy. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 15. [See Brian Miller’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/957203-129/seven-ways-to-get-there-talk” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$65 Sunday, March 15, 2015

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Preview March 12, opens March 13. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Hostage Brendan Behan’s play about a British solddier held to be exchanged for an IRA prisoner includes slapstick, satire, and musical numbers. Opens March 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 15. Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E. $10-$18 Sunday, March 15, 2015

Alice in Wonderland International Ballet Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland is guaranteed to enchant your kids. ibtbellevue.org Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, WA 98004 $40 Sunday, March 15, 2015, 12pm

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, March 15, 2015, 1pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. Opens Feb. 13. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, March 15, 2015, 2pm

Alice in Wonderland International Ballet Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland is guaranteed to enchant your kids. ibtbellevue.org Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, WA 98004 $40 Sunday, March 15, 2015, 3pm

Madame Butterfly Lyric Opera Northwest presents Giacomo Puccini’s classic work.  The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $32.50-$40 Sunday, March 15, 2015, 3pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Sunday, March 15, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

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, March 16, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Monday, March 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 Monday, March 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 Monday, March 16, 2015

Pink Door Cabaret Trapeze performances (6:15-8:45 p.m.) by Bridget Gunning (Sun.) and Tanya Brno (Mon.). Saturdays, go “Behind the Pink Door” (11 p.m.,). See thepinkdoor.net for full details.   The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Seattle $20 cover Monday, March 16, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Monday, March 16, 2015

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Monday, March 16, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

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 Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Tuesday, March 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 Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Tuesday, March 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 Tuesday, March 17, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Tuesday, March 17, 2015

August Wilson Monologue Competition High-school actors vie for cash and a trip to the national finals in NYC. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 Free Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 7:30pm

August Wilson Monologue Competition High-school actors vie for cash and a trip to the national finals in NYC. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 Free Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Previews March 17-19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 7:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 2015, 7:30pm

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, March 18, 2015, 7:30pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Previews March 17-19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 2015, 8:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 19, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Thursday, March 19, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Thursday, March 19, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 19, 2015

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

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Thursday, March 19, 2015

Jimmy Dunn The actor and comedian co-stars on the hit CBS show The McCarthys. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $20 and up Thursday, March 19, 2015, 7:30pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Thursday, March 19, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Previews March 17-19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Thursday, March 19, 2015, 7:30pm

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. Opens March 5. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends March 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, March 19, 2015, 8pm

Mario Cantone The popular TV comic returns to the Northwest. Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 $20 and up Thursday, March 19, 2015, 8pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Thursday, March 19, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Friday, March 20, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Friday, March 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 Friday, March 20, 2015

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Friday, March 20, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Friday, March 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 Friday, March 20, 2015

ComedySportz Seattle Comedy Group moves their improv show to the former Empty Space. 8 & 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Atlas Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $14 Friday, March 20, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Friday, March 20, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Friday, March 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 Friday, March 20, 2015

March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details.  Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Friday, March 20, 2015

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

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Preview March 12, opens March 13. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, March 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, March 20, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Friday, March 20, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Friday, March 20, 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, March 20, 2015, 7pm

Jimmy Dunn The actor and comedian co-stars on the hit CBS show The McCarthys. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $20 and up Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Previews March 17-19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:30pm

Good Morning Campers Jet City Improv “lets audiences relive the wonders of summer camp without any of the homesickness.” Yes, you will sing along. Opens March 5. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends March 20. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $15 Friday, March 20, 2015, 10:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Saturday, March 21, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Saturday, March 21, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Saturday, March 21, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 21, 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, March 21, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Saturday, March 21, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 21, 2015

March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details.  Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Saturday, March 21, 2015

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

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

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Preview March 12, opens March 13. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, March 21, 2015

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

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Saturday, March 21, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Saturday, March 21, 2015

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, March 21, 2015, 2pm

Mike Foley Tales From Wrestling Past draws from the WWE champion and five-time New York Times bestseller’s 28 years of travel. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $20 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 7:30pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Previews March 17-19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 7:30pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8pm

Amy Schumer This up-and-coming comedy star is being noticed for her unapologetic humor. (Her much-anticipated movie Trainwreck, directed by Judd Apatow, opens July 17.) Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 $50 and up Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Mike Foley Tales From Wrestling Past draws from the WWE champion and five-time New York Times bestseller’s 28 years of travel. Parlor Live Bellevue, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300Bellevue, WA 98004 $20 Saturday, March 21, 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, March 21, 2015, 10:30pm

Around the World in 80 Days Five actors take on a total of 39 roles in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s adventure novel. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $35-$67 Sunday, March 22, 2015

Avenue Q (School Edition) From what I remember of this show, a version with the diciest stuff removed would last about 12 minutes. I may be wrong. Opens March 6. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. TPS Studio 4, Seattle Center Armory $10-$17 Sunday, March 22, 2015

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

Chinglish A new play by Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) about a naive American business man who finds himself in all kinds of funny and unfortunate situations in China. Opens March 5. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends March 29. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 $15-$34.50 Sunday, March 22, 2015

Cirque du Soleil “KURIOS-Cabinet of Curiosities” asks “What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?” 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sat. (& some Fri.), 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 $35-$156 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 22, 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. Preview March 5, opens March 6. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends April 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $20 and up Sunday, March 22, 2015

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well & Living in Paris Well, he was when this revue celebrating the Belgian songwriter opened in 1968. Previews March 7-11, opens March 12. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends May 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$49 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 22, 2015

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

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

Snow Falling on Cedars A stage version of David Guterson’s Puget Sound-set play. Preview March 12, opens March 13. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23. Ends March 29. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, March 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 Sunday, March 22, 2015

The Comparables Strong and glamorous high-end real-estate agents Bette, Monica, and Iris are faced with a tough decision after Bette’s reputation is put in question, in a new play by Laura Schellhardt (The K of D). Previews begin March 6, opens March 11. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed. & weekend matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends March 29. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$102 Sunday, March 22, 2015

The Flick Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-­winning play is set in a fading movie theater. Preview March 5, opens March 6. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Ends April 4. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. $15-$35 Sunday, March 22, 2015

Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, March 22, 2015, 1pm

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Joe DiPietro’s long-running off-Broadway hit about the vagaries of love. Opens Feb. 13. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends March 22. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, March 22, 2015, 2pm

No Way to Treat a Lady A publicity-obsessed actor turns serial killer. William Goldman’s source novel was adapted to film, and now it’s a musical. (May 1-24 in Everett.) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah, WA 98027 $50 and up Sunday, March 22, 2015, 2pm

Tartuffe Seattle Shakespeare Company is resetting Moliere’s enduring farce about swindlers and hypocrisy in 1947. Previews March 17-19, opens March 20. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. plus some weekend matinees; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends April 12. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $25-$48 Sunday, March 22, 2015, 7:30pm

Woody! If you like neurotic, nebbish men than you will enjoy this improv show in the style of Woody Allen.  Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98104 $7-$10 Sunday, March 22, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30pm