* 14/48, THE WORLD'S QUICKEST THEATER FESTIVAL
Final week. See Stranger Suggests and preview this issue. You'll see seven of these short plays on any given night. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 325-6500. $14.48. Fri-Sat at 8 and 10:30 pm. Through Jan 10.
CARMEN
Opening. Bizet's Carmen is a Spanish Gypsy who speaks--or rather, sings--the language of love (le franÿais, mais oui!). Seattle Opera at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 389-7676. $43-$103. Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 30.
THE EXONERATED
Opening. Lynn Redgrave and Brian Dennehy touch down in Seattle for celeb-agitprop turns in the roles of six death-row inmates who were subsequently set free. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 292-2787. $25-$45. Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 18.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Opening. Sondheim's aqueduct musical is spiked with local straight theater favorites like R. Hamilton Wright and Timothy Piggee. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $18-$64. Preview performances Tues-Wed Jan 13-14 at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 1.
LIVING OUT
Opening. An illegal immigrant and the lawyer who employs her stumble across some common ground. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Second Ave and Mercer St, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $10-$46. Preview performances Thurs-Fri Jan 9-10 at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun Jan 11-12 at 2 and 7:30 pm. Opens Mon Jan 12 at 7:30 pm. Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 31.
LOVE, EXCITING LOVE
Opening. See Stranger Suggests. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 568-0728. No advance tickets, $12 at the door. Tues at 8 pm, 21 and over with ID required. Through Feb 10.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Opening. The late-Georgian period was great for sexy repartee. Book-It Repertory Theatre at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 216-0833. $15-$26. Preview performances Tues-Wed Jan 13-14 at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 15.
SHOCK BRIGADES: WOMEN IN COMBAT
One night only. Not all warrior princesses get to be on television. Baba Yaga Productions at Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 568-5411. Free. Sat Jan 10 at 7 pm.
* TWISTED OLIVIA
Final week. The esteemed Everett Quinton graces Seattle with his Dickens-twisting solo show. "Not to be missed. " (Bret Fetzer) Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 547-7500. $10-$40. Fri-Sat at 2 and 8 pm. Through Jan 10.
DANCE
PEKING ACROBATS
One night only. The touring Chinese troupe lands at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $15-$30. Sun Jan 11 at 3 and 7:30 pm.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY LONG RUNS
LES COMEDIENNES
A post-holiday dose of Parisian glamour. Cabaret on the Hill at Thumper's Restaurant and Bar, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Fri-Sat at 9:30 pm. Through Jan 25.
...LIFE AFTER RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
Forward-looking nostalgia at Cabaret on the Hill. Thumper's Restaurant and Bar, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Sun at 8:30 pm. Through Jan 25.
SEATTLE GOGA
One night only. All-girl improv comedy at Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823. $8. Fri Jan 9 at 8 pm.
STUDIO SERIES
Opening. Freehold Studio Theatre/Lab presents its annual festival of student and faculty work. Freehold's East Hall Theatre, 1525 10th Ave, second floor, 323-7499. Donation. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Play readings Sat at 10:30 pm and Sun at 5 pm. Through Feb 1.
BIG WHEEL BINGO at Rendezvous, 441-5823.
BUBBA & THE BITCH at Bar, 322-1788.
* THE HOKUM HALL VARIETY SHOW at Hokum Hall, 937-3613.
JET CITY IMPROV at Historic University Theater, 352-8291.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at ACT, 292-7676.
TEATRO ZINZANNI 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015.
