Stage

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, January 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 Monday, January 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 Monday, January 12, 2015

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

Dear Ruth A reading of Norman Krasna’s 1944 comedy, in which an idealistic teen poses as her older sister to correspond with, and inadvertently spark romance with,

an overseas G.I. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $10-$15 Monday, January 12, 2015, 7pm

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Monday, January 12, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, January 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 Tuesday, January 13, 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, January 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 Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Tuesday, January 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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, January 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 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 8:30pm

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Thursday, January 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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 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 Thursday, January 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 Thursday, January 15, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Thursday, January 15, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Thursday, January 15, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 15, 2015

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Thursday, January 15, 2015

The Holler Sessions Frank Boyd’s solo faux radio show about his passion for jazz. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 18. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$25 Thursday, January 15, 2015

One-Act Festival The Northwest Actors Lab and Bainbridge Performing Arts present 11 short comedies. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 15-Sat., Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $15-$20 Thursday, January 15, 2015, 7:30pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8pm

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Friday, January 16, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 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 Friday, January 16, 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, January 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 Friday, January 16, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Friday, January 16, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Friday, January 16, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, January 16, 2015

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Friday, January 16, 2015

The Holler Sessions Frank Boyd’s solo faux radio show about his passion for jazz. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 18. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$25 Friday, January 16, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 2015, 7pm

Through the Looking-Glass More Lewis Carroll from SPT’s Youth Program. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 & 7 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 17. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 Free Friday, January 16, 2015, 7pm

One-Act Festival The Northwest Actors Lab and Bainbridge Performing Arts present 11 short comedies. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 15-Sat., Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $15-$20 Friday, January 16, 2015, 7:30pm

14/48: Kamikaze 360 The annual instant-theater festival-creating and performing plays from scratch in 48 hours-does it in the round this time. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $10-$20 Friday, January 16, 2015, 8pm

Aeterno Elementum This unambitious, self-effacing rock opera tells “the tragic story of mankind’s final fall” through a troupe of “fire-dancers . . . aerial acrobats, martial-arts experts, and fully armored knights engaged in authentic medieval combat,” all set to heavy metal. Oh, is that all? 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16 & Sat., Jan. 17 & 24; 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 $30 Friday, January 16, 2015, 8pm

Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam The ninth in this series of “cabaret-­style puppet show[s] for grown-­ups.” 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 17. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. $10 Friday, January 16, 2015, 8pm

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Friday, January 16, 2015, 8pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, January 16, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, January 16, 2015, 8pm

14/48: Kamikaze 360 The annual instant-theater festival-creating and performing plays from scratch in 48 hours-does it in the round this time. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $10-$20 Friday, January 16, 2015, 10:30pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Friday, January 16, 2015, 10:30pm

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Saturday, January 17, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, January 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 Saturday, January 17, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Saturday, January 17, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Saturday, January 17, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, January 17, 2015

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Saturday, January 17, 2015

The Holler Sessions Frank Boyd’s solo faux radio show about his passion for jazz. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 18. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$25 Saturday, January 17, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Saturday, January 17, 2015

The Met: Live in HD Opera from NYC at a moviehouse near you. This week, Renee Fleming sings the title role in Lehar’s The Merry Widow. See fathomevents.com for participating theaters. 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 17; encored 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 21. Various locations, $24 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 10am

Through the Looking-Glass More Lewis Carroll from SPT’s Youth Program. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 & 7 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 17. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 Free Saturday, January 17, 2015, 2pm

Ian Schuelke Wants a TV Show The launch of this monthly stage variety show inspired by TV’s golden age of the genre. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 7pm

Through the Looking-Glass More Lewis Carroll from SPT’s Youth Program. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 & 7 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 17. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 Free Saturday, January 17, 2015, 7pm

One-Act Festival The Northwest Actors Lab and Bainbridge Performing Arts present 11 short comedies. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 15-Sat., Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $15-$20 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 7:30pm

14/48: Kamikaze 360 The annual instant-theater festival-creating and performing plays from scratch in 48 hours-does it in the round this time. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $10-$20 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8pm

Aeterno Elementum This unambitious, self-effacing rock opera tells “the tragic story of mankind’s final fall” through a troupe of “fire-dancers . . . aerial acrobats, martial-arts experts, and fully armored knights engaged in authentic medieval combat,” all set to heavy metal. Oh, is that all? 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16 & Sat., Jan. 17 & 24; 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 $30 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8pm

Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam The ninth in this series of “cabaret-­style puppet show[s] for grown-­ups.” 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 17. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. $10 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8pm

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8pm

14/48: Kamikaze 360 The annual instant-theater festival-creating and performing plays from scratch in 48 hours-does it in the round this time. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 17. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $10-$20 Saturday, January 17, 2015, 10:30pm

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

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Sunday, January 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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, January 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 Sunday, January 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 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Sunday, January 18, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, January 18, 2015

The Holler Sessions Frank Boyd’s solo faux radio show about his passion for jazz. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 18. On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. $12-$25 Sunday, January 18, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Sunday, January 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor Book-­It not only turns novels into theater, but in this case newspapers-namely, 90 years of The Jewish Transcript.

Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Sunday, January 18, 2015, 12:30pm

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, January 18, 2015, 1pm

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Sunday, January 18, 2015, 2pm

One-Act Festival The Northwest Actors Lab and Bainbridge Performing Arts present 11 short comedies. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 15-Sat., Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $15-$20 Sunday, January 18, 2015, 3pm

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, January 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 Monday, January 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 Monday, January 19, 2015

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

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Tuesday, January 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 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Tuesday, January 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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, January 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 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Wednesday, January 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 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The Met: Live in HD Opera from NYC at a moviehouse near you. This week, Renee Fleming sings the title role in Lehar’s The Merry Widow. See fathomevents.com for participating theaters. 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 17; encored 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 21. Various locations, $24 Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 6:30pm

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, January 21, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 8:30pm

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Thursday, January 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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 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 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Thursday, January 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 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Thursday, January 22, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Thursday, January 22, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 22, 2015

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Thursday, January 22, 2015, 8pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, January 22, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, January 22, 2015, 8pm

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Friday, January 23, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 23, 2015

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

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Friday, January 23, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Friday, January 23, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Friday, January 23, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, January 23, 2015

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Friday, January 23, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Friday, January 23, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Friday, January 23, 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, January 23, 2015, 7pm

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Friday, January 23, 2015, 8pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, January 23, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, January 23, 2015, 8pm

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

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Saturday, January 24, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, January 24, 2015

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

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Saturday, January 24, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Saturday, January 24, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Saturday, January 24, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, January 24, 2015

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide A child’s final testament becomes a drama-within-a-drama as his classmates re-enact it. Opens Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 12 and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18. Ends Jan. 24. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N.W. Market St., Seattle $12-$15 Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Saturday, January 24, 2015

Aeterno Elementum This unambitious, self-effacing rock opera tells “the tragic story of mankind’s final fall” through a troupe of “fire-dancers . . . aerial acrobats, martial-arts experts, and fully armored knights engaged in authentic medieval combat,” all set to heavy metal. Oh, is that all? 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16 & Sat., Jan. 17 & 24; 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 $30 Saturday, January 24, 2015, 8pm

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Saturday, January 24, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Saturday, January 24, 2015, 8pm

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

A Streetcar Named Desire Stella, Stanley, and Blanche go at it again. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 25. [See Margaret Friedman’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/956179-129/a-streetcar-named-desire-who-took” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $10-$15 Sunday, January 25, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, January 25, 2015

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Sunday, January 25, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Sunday, January 25, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Sunday, January 25, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Sunday, January 25, 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, January 25, 2015, 1pm

Aeterno Elementum This unambitious, self-effacing rock opera tells “the tragic story of mankind’s final fall” through a troupe of “fire-dancers . . . aerial acrobats, martial-arts experts, and fully armored knights engaged in authentic medieval combat,” all set to heavy metal. Oh, is that all? 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16 & Sat., Jan. 17 & 24; 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 $30 Sunday, January 25, 2015, 6pm

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, January 26, 2015

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

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

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

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Monday, January 26, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Wednesday, January 28, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Jay Hollingsworth’s True Story Hollingsworth asks visiting and local comics to actually explain the stories behind their supposedly true stories. 7:30 p.m., last Wednesday of every month.  The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue see website Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 7:30pm

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, January 29, 2015

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Thursday, January 29, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Thursday, January 29, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Thursday, January 29, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Thursday, January 29, 2015, 8pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, January 29, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, January 29, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, January 30, 2015

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

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Friday, January 30, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Friday, January 30, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Friday, January 30, 2015

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Friday, January 30, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Friday, January 30, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Friday, January 30, 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, January 30, 2015, 7pm

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Friday, January 30, 2015, 8pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, January 30, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, January 30, 2015, 8pm

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

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, January 31, 2015

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Saturday, January 31, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Saturday, January 31, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Saturday, January 31, 2015

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

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

Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZZ’s new show keeps its dinner-cabaret formula fresh with acts that mash up entertainment skills in pairs: aerial plus dance en pointe by PNB alumna Ariana Lallone; trapeze plus contortion with Duo Rose; juggling plus the speed and aesthetic of thrash metal by Gamal David Garcia; and ballroom dance plus pole work by the astounding Vertical Tango. All this is organized by just the lightest spritz of storyline: Vivian Beaumount and Clifton Caswell (Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent) return to a swanky hotel to renew their vows. By the end, the gender-melding is complete-Beaumount and Caswell reconcile, each adopting at least two sexes, maybe more. It’s a romantic finale as spicy as the Southwest-inspired menu. GAVIN BORCHERT [See Gavin’s full <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954952-129/opening-nights-hacienda-holiday” target=”_blank”>review</a>.] Runs Thurs.-Sun. plus some Wed.; see zinzanni.com/seattle for exact schedule. Ends Jan. 31. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle $99 and up Saturday, January 31, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Saturday, January 31, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Saturday, January 31, 2015

The Lower Depths Theatre Machine’s new adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s examination of the Russian underclass. Opens Fri., Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. plus Mon., Jan. 26. Ends Jan. 31. Inscape, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. $12-$18 Saturday, January 31, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Saturday, January 31, 2015, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Saturday, January 31, 2015, 10:30pm

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, February 1, 2015

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

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts this 1987 movie classic in a corner. But they did put it onstage. Opens Tues., Jan. 20. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see stgpresents.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $25 and up Sunday, February 1, 2015

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Sunday, February 1, 2015

Measure for Measure Give me your virginity and I’ll spare your brother’s life is the Sophie’s choice Shakespeare poses-this is a comedy? Previews Jan. 7-8, opens Jan 9. Runs Wed.-Sun.; see seattleshakespeare.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 1. Center Theatre at the Armory, Seattle Center $29-$43 Sunday, February 1, 2015

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

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

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Sunday, February 1, 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, February 1, 2015, 1pm

Weird and Awesome With Emmett Montgomery “A monthly parade [every first Sunday] of wonder and awkward sharing hosted and curated by mustache wizard Emmett Montgomery. 7:30 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Sunday, February 1, 2015, 7:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, February 2, 2015

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

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

Pagliacci Comedy Night Local and national comics, every first Monday. Beer and wine will be available with ID. 8 p.m., first Monday of every month. Pagliacci Pizza, 426 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 Free Monday, February 2, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, February 3, 2015

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

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

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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

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

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, February 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, February 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, February 5, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Thursday, February 5, 2015

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

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Thursday, February 5, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Thursday, February 5, 2015

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, February 5, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, February 5, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 6, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Friday, February 6, 2015

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

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Friday, February 6, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Friday, February 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, February 6, 2015, 7pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, February 6, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, February 6, 2015, 8pm

TheatreSports Unexpected Productions’ long-running (since 1983!) improv comedy show, pitting two teams against each other in front of a panel of judges. 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $15 Friday, February 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, February 6, 2015, 11pm

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 7, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Saturday, February 7, 2015

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

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Saturday, February 7, 2015

The Three Sisters The Seagull Project essays more Chekhov. Previews Jan. 20-21, opens Jan. 22. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see acttheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$25 Saturday, February 7, 2015

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

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Saturday, February 7, 2015, 8pm

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

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Sunday, February 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, February 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, February 8, 2015

Mary Poppins The Disney classic comes to life. You won’t see better musical-comedy performers in Seattle than this production’s leads, Cayman Ilika and Greg McCormick Allen. Runs Tues.-Sun.; see villagetheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. See Alyssa Dyksterhouse’s <a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/955365-129/opening-nights-mary-poppins” target=”_blank”>review</a>. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett $40-$72 Sunday, February 8, 2015

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

The Piano Lesson Family members clash in Depression-era Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Previews start Jan. 16, opens Jan. 21. 7:30 Wed.-Sun. plus some Wed., Sat., Sun. matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Feb. 8. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-­$102 Sunday, February 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, February 8, 2015, 1pm

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Monday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 9, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Tuesday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 10, 2015

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Wednesday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 11, 2015

Duo Comedy Showcase Unexpected Productions presents comedians two at a time, 8:30 p.m. Wed. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $5 Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 8:30pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Thursday, February 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, February 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, February 12, 2015

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

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, February 12, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Thursday, February 12, 2015, 8pm

Can Can Cabarets Seattle’s center for neo-burlesque presents shows and/or live music nearly every night; see thecancan.com for full details and ticket prices. Can Can, 94 Pike St. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Friday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 13, 2015

Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, February 13, 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, February 13, 2015, 7pm

The Modern Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The audience takes the place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this improv mystery. Opens Jan. 8. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Feb. 13. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, February 13, 2015, 8pm

The Secretaries A black-comic satire of gender stereotypes set in an Oregon lumber mill. Preview Jan. 15, opens Jan. 16. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Feb. 14. Theater Schmeater, 2125 Third Ave. $22-$29 Friday, February 13, 2015, 8pm

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

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. Downstairs from Matts & Chez Chea, Seattle see website Saturday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 14, 2015

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