OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS


* BIRDS IN WINTER

Final week. See review this issue. Herbert Bergel's latest hybrid performance piece. Little Theatre, 610 19th Ave E, 219-3167. $5-$7. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 8 and 9:30 pm. Through May 22.

CIRCUS CONTRAPTION'S GRAND AMERICAN TRAVELING DIME MUSEUM

Opening. Seattle's own one-ring circus--featuring the Pizzazz!-winning Opera Diva--presents a collection "designed to stimulate all aspects of the Human Organism." Workshop 30, Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 1-800-838-3006. $15. Opening Fri May 21 at 8 pm (21+). Sat (21+)-Sun (all ages) at 8 pm. Through June 27.

CROWNS

A new gospel musical exploring the religious and cultural importance of hats. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 269-1900. $10-$46. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Tues at 7:30 pm, Wed at 2 and 7:30 pm. Through May 28.

DRAGON OF WANTLEY

Final week. See review this issue. The Carter Family Marionettes at Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave NE, 523-2579. $18-$22. Fri at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through May 23.

GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA (GOOD MORNING JULIET)

Opening. If Othello and Romeo and Juliet were comedies instead of tragedies, they would have been funnier. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $10-$25. Preview performance Tues May 25 at 7:30 pm. Opening Wed May 26 at 7:30 pm. Through June 12.

* HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Opening. See Stranger Suggests. Performance powerhouse Nick Garrison returns in the only rock 'n' roll musical that matters. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 325-6500. $16-$18. Opening Thurs May 20 at 8 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 31.

IN-SITE: INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE PROJECT

Final week. Site-specific performances by Collaborator (of Extropia fame), Degenerate Art Ensemble, Sgt. Rigsby, and others. Sand Point Bldg. 67, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 800-838-3006. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through May 22.

INTO THE WOODS

"The impressive vocal talent serves Stephen Sondheim's fairy-tale musical well. " (Bret Fetzer) Repertory Actors Theatre at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, 364-3283. $15-$18. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through May 30.

* MELANCHOLY PLAY

Final week. "It would betray the production's charm to reveal too much; just go see it." (Bret Fetzer) Macha Monkey Productions at Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 860-2970. $12. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through May 22.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Opening. Ken Kesey's asylum nightmare, featuring an original score by Heather Duby. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $15. Preview performance Thurs May 20 at 8 pm. Opening Fri May 21 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm. Through June 19.

SHADOWLANDS

Opening. C. S. Lewis falls in love with the American poet Joy Gresham in this William Nicholson play. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $10-$28. Preview performance Thurs May 20 at 7:30 pm. Opening Fri May 21 at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 19.

SQUATTERS

This new play by Bryan LaPorte asks how you would react if your home were taken over by total strangers. Troupe du Jour at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, second floor, 595-5565. $10. Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through May 30.

THE TAVERN

Final week. "It's hard to imagine a time when this flat, clumsy, repetitive script could have held an audience rapt. " (Bret Fetzer) Seattle Public Theatre at the Bathhouse Theatre, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 325-6500. $10-$18. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through May 23.

UBU

"Adaptor/director Gottberg hammers the play's macabre internal logic into a shapeless pile of broad, poo-poo ca-ca jabs at George W. Bush and American consumerism. " (Bret Fetzer) Empty Space and Seattle University at Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 547-7500. $10-$35. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7:30 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 6.

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL

Opening. Two city kids fall in love in a time of drought in this Tony-winning new musical. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $21-$59. Opening Tues May 25 at 7:30 pm. Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 30.

DANCE


2004 UW DANCE MAJORS CONCERT

Opening. One week only. Student dance works adjudicated by Dayna Hanson and Gaelen Hanson. Meany Studio Theatre, UW campus, 543-4880. $7-$9. Opening Tues May 25 at 7:30 pm. Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 28.

BARE BONES BENEFIT

One night only. Performances by Sheri Cohen, Sean Ryan, and more, plus a raffle and reception. Dance Art Group at Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 686-7323. $10-$15. Sat May 22 at 8 pm.

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY

One weekend only. Trisha Brown performs three works, including a new piece scored by John Cage. Meany Theater, UW campus, 543-4880. $34. Thurs-Sat May 20-22 at 8 pm.

DANIELANDSOMESUPERFRIENDS

One night only. The New York-based dance/theater group performs its new work Religilistic, exploring divine worship across cultures. Bagley Wright Theatre, 155 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 292-2787. $17-$20. Sat May 22 at 8 pm.

DEATH BECOMES US

One night only. New dance works by Dena Lee. The Creative Dance Center, 12577 Densmore Ave N, 368-9446. $8-$10. Sat May 22 at 7:30 pm.

MY SWEET HEADLESS CHICKEN

One weekend only. Intimate Stage is closing after this final performance installation by d.K. Pan and Joan Laage. Intimate Stage, 2353 N 64th St, 526-5756. $7-$12. Sat May 22 at 8 pm, Sun May 23 at 7 pm.

FLOOR OF THE FOREST

Cornish and UW dance students perform a 1970 dance by Trisha Brown. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave NE and NE 41st St, 543-2280. Free with museum admission ($6-$8). Thurs at 6:15 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through July 18.

* WHAT REMAINS

Final week. See review this issue. A new dance work by choreographer Corrie Befort. Velocity MainSpace Theater, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 324-6780. $10-$14. Fri-Sun at 8 pm. Through May 23.

FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY


12 MINUTES MAX

One weekend only. A monthly performance exhibition, this edition featuring the Bellejeans and Holly Eckert. On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. Tickets available at the door only, $7. Sun-Mon May 23-24 at 7 pm.

ALL HERETIC REVUE

One night only. BurningHearts Burlesque at the Vogue, 1516 11th Ave, $8 (if you're wearing a devil costume)-$10 (if you're not). Sun May 23 at 8 pm.

CABARET OF DR. CALIGARI

One night only. Magic, mayhem, and mirth at Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 853-7336. Tickets available at the door only, $10. Sun May 23 at 7 pm.

* DINA MARTINA BRUNCH

Spend your Sundays with chanteuse/raconteur/freak Dina Martina at the perfectly ratty Thumper's. Thumper's, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10 (plus the price of victuals). Sun at 11 am and 2 pm. Through May 30.

FLAUNT

One night only. A drag/burlesque benefit for the independent film Writing Home. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave. Tickets available at the door only, $5-$15. Thurs May 20 at 7 pm.

CASH LEVY

One weekend only. Standup comedy at Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St, 628-0303. $10-$15. Thurs at 8:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8:30 and 10:30 pm.

PHOENICIA & VIC... PINKABOO!

Opening. A new show from the legendary duo. Thumper's, 1500 Madison St, 328-3800. $15. Opening Sat May 22 at 8:30 pm. Sun at 8:30 pm. Through May 30.

PRO COMEDY SHOWCASE

One night only. Off-duty appearances from touring acts. Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave. Tickets available at the door only, $5. Mon May 24 at 8 pm.

RED, PORK, AND BLUE

Final week. See review this issue. The Pork-Filled Players' latest show. Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Ave, 850-7882. $9-$12. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through May 22.

SEATTLE NEUTRINO PROJECT

Final week. Dedicated to the art of live, improvised movies. Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE, 325-6500. $10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through May 21.

SEATTLE FOLLIES

One night only. Political cabaret featuring Jean Godden, Art Thiel, and John Moe. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, 1-866-468-7630. $15-$18. Thurs May 20 at 7:30 pm.

"YOU'RE NO DAVID CROSS" COMEDY COMPETITION

One night only. Amateur standup at Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave. Tickets available at the door only, $8. Fri May 21 at 8 pm.

LATE NIGHT


* CARLOTTA'S LATE NITE WING-DING

Final week. "Troy Mink has gathered a really brilliant ensemble. " (Bret Fetzer) Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 325-6500. $8-$12. Fri-Sat at 10:30 pm. Through May 22.

KOOTERVILLE

Opening. Sketch comedy from members of local groups Bald Faced Lie, Flaming Box of Stuff, and more. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $10. Opening Fri May 21 at 11 pm. Sat at 11 pm, Sun at 8 pm. Through June 5.

ROUGHHOUSING

An hour-long sketch comedy show from FURIOSO!. Freehold's East Hall Theater, 1525 10th Ave. Tickets available at the door only, $5. Sat at 10:30 pm. Through June 12.

TRAIN OF THOUGHT > NEW YORK

Sketch comedy based on a Big Apple theme. Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St. Tickets $8-$10 at the door only. Fri-Sat at 10 pm. Through June 12.

SPECIAL EVENTS


* BROWN DERBY SERIES: CRAZY WHORES

One week only. A staged reading of Fatal Attraction, starring Nick Garrison as Glenn Close. Re-bar, 1115 Howell St. $10 at the door. Mon-Wed May 24-26 at 8 pm.

ON BEING AN ARTIST

One night only. A conversation with Jacqueline Moscou. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 269-1900. $10. Mon May 24 at 7:30 pm.

THREE MONKEYS ESCAPE FROM A FIREHOUSE

One week only. New play readings from Margaret Varra (The Color of Shadows, Sat May 22 at 2 pm) Amy Craven (Intrinsic Fix, Sun May 23 at 2 pm) and Garth Stein (Brother Jones, Mon May 24 at 7 pm.) Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE. $5.

* WRITERS ON WORK

See Stranger Suggests. One night only. A collaboration featuring performance artist Stokley Towles and police officer Dain Jones. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030. $5-$7. Tues May 25 at 7:30 pm.

LONG RUNS
BIG WHEEL BINGO at Rendezvous, 441-5823.

DON'T TELL MOMMA at Thumper's, 328-3800.

* THE HOKUM HALL VARIETY SHOW, 937-3613.

JET CITY IMPROV at Historic Univ. Theatre, 352-8291.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM at ACT, 292-7676.

TEATRO ZINZANNI at 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015.

THEATRESPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.

VARGAS GIRLS at the Mirabeau Room, 217-2800.