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, October 13, 2014
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, October 13, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Monday, October 13, 2014
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, October 13, 2014
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, October 13, 2014
Beckett on the Radio Radio plays presented by Sandbox Radio LIVE! ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15-$20 Monday, October 13, 2014, 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, October 14, 2014
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, October 14, 2014
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, October 14, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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, October 14, 2014
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, October 15, 2014
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, October 15, 2014
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, October 15, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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, October 15, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 15, 2014
The Fabulous Lipitones When one member of a barbershop quartet drops dead (I love it already!), they have to scramble for a replacement in John Markus and Mark St. Germain’s comedy with music. Runs Wed.-Sat; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 18. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Family Affair Jennifer Jasper’s “sick, hilarious, and ultimately relatable” monthly cabaret on the theme of family. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $10 Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 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, October 15, 2014, 8:30pm
A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Preview Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $20-$40 Thursday, October 16, 2014
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, October 16, 2014
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, October 16, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Thursday, October 16, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Thursday, October 16, 2014
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, October 16, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Thursday, October 16, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, October 16, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 16, 2014
The Fabulous Lipitones When one member of a barbershop quartet drops dead (I love it already!), they have to scramble for a replacement in John Markus and Mark St. Germain’s comedy with music. Runs Wed.-Sat; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 18. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Thursday, October 16, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Thursday, October 16, 2014
The Rocky Horror Show Don’t dream it, be it! Opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Oct. 18. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $25 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7:30pm
Campfire Improv scenes based on spooky ghost stories. Opens Oct. 2. 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Ends Oct. 30. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $10 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 8pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 8pm
Inheritance: Maiden, Mother, Crone Sinner Saint Burlesque brings you “burlesque, modern dance, music, theatre, and performance art with feminist activism, intergenerational dialogue, community-building, and sensory spectacle” in this full-length show. Opens Oct. 9. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. $22-$40 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 8pm
The Pillowman An author’s short stories contain creepy resemblances to a series of child murders in this edgy drama. Preview Oct. 2, opens Oct. 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Oct. 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $27 Thursday, October 16, 2014, 8pm
A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Preview Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $20-$40 Friday, October 17, 2014
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, October 17, 2014
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, October 17, 2014
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, October 17, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Friday, October 17, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Friday, October 17, 2014
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, October 17, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, October 17, 2014
Out of Sterno No, it’s not about a camping cookout mishap; Sterno is the mythical place the heroine escapes from in Deborah Zoe Laufer’s absurdist fairy tale. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Friday, October 17, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, October 17, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 17, 2014
The Fabulous Lipitones When one member of a barbershop quartet drops dead (I love it already!), they have to scramble for a replacement in John Markus and Mark St. Germain’s comedy with music. Runs Wed.-Sat; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 18. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Friday, October 17, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Friday, October 17, 2014
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, October 17, 2014, 7pm
Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. Opens Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Nov. 1. South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. $50 Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30pm
The Rocky Horror Show Don’t dream it, be it! Opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Oct. 18. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $25 Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30pm
Campfire Improv scenes based on spooky ghost stories. Opens Oct. 2. 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Ends Oct. 30. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $10 Friday, October 17, 2014, 8pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, October 17, 2014, 8pm
Inheritance: Maiden, Mother, Crone Sinner Saint Burlesque brings you “burlesque, modern dance, music, theatre, and performance art with feminist activism, intergenerational dialogue, community-building, and sensory spectacle” in this full-length show. Opens Oct. 9. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. $22-$40 Friday, October 17, 2014, 8pm
The Pillowman An author’s short stories contain creepy resemblances to a series of child murders in this edgy drama. Preview Oct. 2, opens Oct. 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Oct. 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $27 Friday, October 17, 2014, 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, October 17, 2014, 10:30pm
A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Preview Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $20-$40 Saturday, October 18, 2014
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, October 18, 2014
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, October 18, 2014
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, October 18, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Saturday, October 18, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Saturday, October 18, 2014
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, October 18, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, October 18, 2014
Out of Sterno No, it’s not about a camping cookout mishap; Sterno is the mythical place the heroine escapes from in Deborah Zoe Laufer’s absurdist fairy tale. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Saturday, October 18, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, October 18, 2014
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, October 18, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 18, 2014
The Fabulous Lipitones When one member of a barbershop quartet drops dead (I love it already!), they have to scramble for a replacement in John Markus and Mark St. Germain’s comedy with music. Runs Wed.-Sat; see taproottheatre.org for exact schedule. Ends Oct. 18. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle $15-$40 Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Saturday, October 18, 2014
Go, Dog. Go! A musical version of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 1pm
Go, Dog. Go! A musical version of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 3pm
Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. Opens Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Nov. 1. South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. $50 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7:30pm
The Rocky Horror Show Don’t dream it, be it! Opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Oct. 18. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, $25 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7:30pm
Inheritance: Maiden, Mother, Crone Sinner Saint Burlesque brings you “burlesque, modern dance, music, theatre, and performance art with feminist activism, intergenerational dialogue, community-building, and sensory spectacle” in this full-length show. Opens Oct. 9. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. $22-$40 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8pm
The Pillowman An author’s short stories contain creepy resemblances to a series of child murders in this edgy drama. Preview Oct. 2, opens Oct. 3. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Oct. 18. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $27 Saturday, October 18, 2014, 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, October 18, 2014, 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, October 19, 2014
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, October 19, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Sunday, October 19, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Sunday, October 19, 2014
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, October 19, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, October 19, 2014
Out of Sterno No, it’s not about a camping cookout mishap; Sterno is the mythical place the heroine escapes from in Deborah Zoe Laufer’s absurdist fairy tale. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien $7-$20 Sunday, October 19, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, October 19, 2014
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, October 19, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 19, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Sunday, October 19, 2014
Go, Dog. Go! A musical version of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, October 19, 2014, 1pm
Mama Mia! This 30-minute ABBA sendup is part of the “Mimosas With Mama” drag brunch. Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $15-$20 Sunday, October 19, 2014, 1pm
Go, Dog. Go! A musical version of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book. 1 & 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052 $5-$10 Sunday, October 19, 2014, 3pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, October 19, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, October 19, 2014, 7:30pm
Inheritance: Maiden, Mother, Crone Sinner Saint Burlesque brings you “burlesque, modern dance, music, theatre, and performance art with feminist activism, intergenerational dialogue, community-building, and sensory spectacle” in this full-length show. Opens Oct. 9. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends Oct. 19. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. $22-$40 Sunday, October 19, 2014, 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 Monday, October 20, 2014
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, October 20, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Monday, October 20, 2014
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, October 20, 2014
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, October 20, 2014
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, October 21, 2014
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, October 21, 2014
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, October 21, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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, October 21, 2014
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, October 22, 2014
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, October 22, 2014
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, October 22, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Wednesday, October 22, 2014
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, October 22, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 22, 2014
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 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, October 22, 2014, 8:30pm
A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Preview Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $20-$40 Thursday, October 23, 2014
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, October 23, 2014
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, October 23, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Thursday, October 23, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Thursday, October 23, 2014
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, October 23, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Thursday, October 23, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, October 23, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 23, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Thursday, October 23, 2014
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7:30pm
Campfire Improv scenes based on spooky ghost stories. Opens Oct. 2. 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Ends Oct. 30. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $10 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 8pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 8pm
A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Preview Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $20-$40 Friday, October 24, 2014
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, October 24, 2014
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, October 24, 2014
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, October 24, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Friday, October 24, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Friday, October 24, 2014
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, October 24, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Friday, October 24, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, October 24, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 24, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Friday, October 24, 2014
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, October 24, 2014, 7pm
Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. Opens Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Nov. 1. South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. $50 Friday, October 24, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, October 24, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, October 24, 2014, 7:30pm
Campfire Improv scenes based on spooky ghost stories. Opens Oct. 2. 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Ends Oct. 30. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $10 Friday, October 24, 2014, 8pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, October 24, 2014, 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, October 24, 2014, 10:30pm
A Lesson From Aloes Set in South Africa during apartheid, the play explores the psychology of survival and politics. Preview Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $20-$40 Saturday, October 25, 2014
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, October 25, 2014
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, October 25, 2014
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, October 25, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Saturday, October 25, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Saturday, October 25, 2014
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, October 25, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Saturday, October 25, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, October 25, 2014
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, October 25, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 25, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Saturday, October 25, 2014
Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. Opens Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Nov. 1. South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. $50 Saturday, October 25, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, October 25, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, October 25, 2014, 7:30pm
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, October 25, 2014, 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, October 26, 2014
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, October 26, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Sunday, October 26, 2014
Kinky Boots Inspired by a true story (and movie) about a repurposed shoe factory, with a score by Cyndi Lauper. Previews begin Oct. 7, opens Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 1:30 & 7 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 $45.25 and up Sunday, October 26, 2014
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, October 26, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors Dweeby Seymour may have changed his luck when he befriends a carnivorous plant from space. Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9, opens Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Ends Oct. 26. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $19-$27 Sunday, October 26, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, October 26, 2014
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, October 26, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 26, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Sunday, October 26, 2014
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, October 26, 2014, 1pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, October 26, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, October 26, 2014, 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, October 27, 2014
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, October 27, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Monday, October 27, 2014
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, October 27, 2014
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, October 27, 2014
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, October 28, 2014
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, October 28, 2014
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, October 28, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Tuesday, October 28, 2014
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, October 28, 2014
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, October 29, 2014
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, October 29, 2014
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, October 29, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Wednesday, October 29, 2014
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, October 29, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 29, 2014
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, October 29, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 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, October 29, 2014, 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, October 30, 2014
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, October 30, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Thursday, October 30, 2014
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, October 30, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, October 30, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 30, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Thursday, October 30, 2014
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, October 30, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Thursday, October 30, 2014, 7:30pm
Campfire Improv scenes based on spooky ghost stories. Opens Oct. 2. 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Ends Oct. 30. Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle $10 Thursday, October 30, 2014, 8pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, October 30, 2014, 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, October 31, 2014
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, October 31, 2014
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, October 31, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Friday, October 31, 2014
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, October 31, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, October 31, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, October 31, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Friday, October 31, 2014
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, October 31, 2014, 7pm
Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. Opens Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Nov. 1. South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. $50 Friday, October 31, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, October 31, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Friday, October 31, 2014, 7:30pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, October 31, 2014, 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, October 31, 2014, 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, November 1, 2014
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, November 1, 2014
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, November 1, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Saturday, November 1, 2014
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, November 1, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, November 1, 2014
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, November 1, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, November 1, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Saturday, November 1, 2014
Supraliminal Seattle Immersive Theatre’s interactive tale about the paranormal, both set in and staged at the Georgetown Steam Plant. Meet at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., and you’ll be bused there. Opens Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Nov. 1. South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. $50 Saturday, November 1, 2014, 7:30pm
The Edge Bainbridge Island’s own improv troupe. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 $12-$16 Saturday, November 1, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, November 1, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Saturday, November 1, 2014, 7:30pm
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, November 1, 2014, 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, November 2, 2014
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, November 2, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Sunday, November 2, 2014
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, November 2, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Sunday, November 2, 2014
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, November 2, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, November 2, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Sunday, November 2, 2014
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, November 2, 2014, 1pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see website for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, November 2, 2014, 7:30pm
The Vaudevillians Two 1920s musicians, played by Jerick Hoffer and Richard Andriessen, are frozen and thaw out a century later to perform songs by Janis Joplin and Gloria Gaynor. It’s being called a “vintage cabaret with a twist of drag,” and New York and Australia loved it. Previews begin Oct. 3, opens Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. plus some matinees; see seattlerep.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 2. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $17-$67 Sunday, November 2, 2014, 7:30pm
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, November 2, 2014, 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, November 3, 2014
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, November 3, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Monday, November 3, 2014
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, November 3, 2014
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, November 3, 2014
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, November 3, 2014, 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, November 4, 2014
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, November 4, 2014
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, November 4, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Tuesday, November 4, 2014
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, November 4, 2014
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, November 5, 2014
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, November 5, 2014
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, November 5, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Wednesday, November 5, 2014
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, November 5, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, November 5, 2014
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, November 5, 2014, 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, November 6, 2014
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, November 6, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Thursday, November 6, 2014
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, November 6, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Thursday, November 6, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, November 6, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Thursday, November 6, 2014
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Thursday, November 6, 2014, 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, November 7, 2014
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, November 7, 2014
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, November 7, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Friday, November 7, 2014
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, November 7, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Friday, November 7, 2014
Teatro ZinZanni: Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday TZ favorites Christine Deaver and Kevin Kent return for a slapstick holiday adventure. 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, November 7, 2014
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi Friendship and cooperation are the messages in this adaptation of a classic Kipling tale. Runs Thurs.-Sun.; see sct.org for exact schedule. Ends Nov. 9. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center $15-$36 Friday, November 7, 2014
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, November 7, 2014, 7pm
Clues Jet City’s board-game-based improvised murder mystery. Opens Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Ends Nov. 21. Jet City Improv, 5510 University Way N.E. $12-$15 Friday, November 7, 2014, 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, November 7, 2014, 10:30pm
Spin the Bottle Annex Theatre’s late-night variety show. Annex Theatre, 1110 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5-$10 Friday, November 7, 2014, 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, November 8, 2014
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, November 8, 2014
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, November 8, 2014
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In the Heights See Village Theatre’s percolating production of In the Heights and be baffled anew at why this show hasn’t earned the fanatical popularity of Wicked or inspired the critical orgasms of The Book of Mormon. Sixty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda (music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (book) would have inked a Hollywood deal during intermission of opening night, so solid and surefire is their 2008 story of the changes that beset residents of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood during two sultry summer days. The show’s challenges are not only emotional-from one scene to the next, it’s a roller-coaster from humor to anger to tragedy to salsa-driven joy-but technical too. In particular, the opening and closing numbers of Act 1 mix dialogue sung, spoken, and rapped in intricate succession with dance and, in the finale, a blacked-out stage. Nobody missed a beat of either kind, even though the show’s packed with incident and necessarily fast-paced. But everything lands; everything works; every song, scene, and bit gets its most impactful tempo and weight as guided by director Eric Ankrim. (Runs near daily through Oct. 26; then moves to Everett Oct. 31-Nov. 23. See villagetheatre.org for schedule.) GAVIN BORCHERT (<a href=”http://www.seattleweekly.com/arts/954732-129/opening-nights-in-the-heights” target=”_blank”>See Gavin’s full review.</a>) Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah $35-$67 Saturday, November 8, 2014
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, November 8, 2014
Parlor Live Comedy Club See parlorlive.com for schedule. The Parlor Collection, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue $15-$30 Saturday, November 8, 2014
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, November 8, 2014