ALKI
Opening. An adaptation of Peer Gynt. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $15-$54. Opening Thurs June 10 at 7:30 pm. Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7:30 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 27.
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
Opening. An adaptation of Shakespeare's East-West passion play. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 325-6500. $12-$15. Opening Fri June 11 at 8 pm. Sat-Sun at 8 pm. Through June 27.
* ARE WE SCARED: AN EXPERIMENT IN CHILD'S PLAY
See review this issue. Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave, 382-4250. $12. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through June 26.
BLACK-EYED BLONDE
A film-noir improvised play. Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through June 19.
LES BLANCS
One week only. Colonialism in a fictional African country. East Hall Theater, 1525 10th Ave, second floor, 325-6500. $10-$15. Opening Thurs June 10 at 7:30 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Through June 13.
BLUE.HEART.OXYGEN
Three one-acts by Caryl Churchill. Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 325-6500. $10-$12. Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through June 20.
THE CASE OF THE VANISHING CROWN JEWELS: A ZIPLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Opening. The Magical Mr. Fuzzy is in trouble! Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 324-6328. $10. Opening Fri June 11 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm. Through July 3.
* CIRCUS CONTRAPTION'S GRAND AMERICAN TRAVELING DIME MUSEUM
"You will want to run away from your everyday world and join the circus. " (Bret Fetzer) Workshop 30, Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 800-838-3006. $15. Fri-Sat at 8 pm (21+), Sun at 8 pm (all ages). Through June 27.
GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA (GOOD MORNING JULIET)
Final week. "The cast has some synergy going on. " (Bret Fetzer) ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $10-$25. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 3 and 7:30 pm. Through June 12.
* HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Miss it at your peril. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 325-6500. $16-$18. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 31.
* IDIOT WIND
One night only. ConWorks' non-curated performance forum. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 381-3218. $5-$7. Wed June 16 at 8 pm.
* LIVE X 3
See review this issue. Seattle Public Theater, 7312 W Greenlake Dr N, 325-6500. $18. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 3.
PINTER: NIGHT, THE COLLECTION, THE LOVER
Opening. An evening of short plays by Harold Pinter. Sight Nine Theatre Company at Theater Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, 325-6500. $12.50-$15. Opening Thurs June 10 at 7:30 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 19.
MOVIN' OUT
A musical inspired by Billy Joel, author of the timeless lyric, "And the microphone smells like a beer." Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $26-$64. Thurs at 2 and 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7:30 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 20.
MY BIG FAT GAY WEDDING
Opening. Song and dance celebrate gay nuptials. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway Ave E, 860-7542. $12-$16. Opening Sat June 12 at 7:30 pm. Through June 19.
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
"Dale Wasserman's lousy theatrical adaptation struts impotently, screaming its themes in overstated scenes." (Bret Fetzer) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through June 19.
* PAPER AIRPLANE
See review this issue. Raisbeck Hall, 2015 Boren Ave, 877-278-4842. $8-$12. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through June 26.
THE PLAY'S THE THING
Opening. See Theater News. Comedic meta-theater, directed by comedy superstar John Michael Higgins. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 269-1900. $27-$46. Previews Fri-Sat June 11-12 at 8 pm, Sun June 13 at 7:30 pm, Tues June 15 at 7:30 pm. Opening Wed June 16 at 7:30 pm. Through July 11.
QUICKIES VOLUME 5
Six new plays by women. Live Girls! Theater, 620 Alaskan Way, 568-1985 ext 3. $12. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Mon at 8 pm. Through June 19.
SEX IN SEATTLE EPISODE 9: LITTLE WHITE LIES
The saga of four Asian-American women continues. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 323-9443. $8-$12. Fri-Sat at 8 and 10:30 pm. Through June 26.
* SHADOWLANDS
See Stranger Suggests. "Close to impeccable. " (Bret Fetzer) Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $10-$28. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 19.
TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY
Opening. An adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. Book-It Repertory Theatre, 305 Harrison St, Seattle Center, 216-0833. $15-$26. Preview performance Thurs June 10 at 7:30 pm. Opening Fri June 11 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through July 3.
* WRECKAGE
See review this issue. Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $15-$18. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through July 3.
DANCE
* JUICY POINT
See Stranger Suggests. One weekend only. A collaboration between Maureen Whiting and scenic designer Etta Lilienthal. Old Rainier Brewery, 3100 Airport Way S, 323-9405. $10. Thurs-Sat June 10-12 at 8 pm.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Final week. The Balanchine ballet, set to the 1842 score by Felix Mendelssohn. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, 441-2424. $16-$125. Sat at 2 pm, Sun at 1 pm. Through June 13.
ONE STEP AT A TIME
One weekend only. Enertia Dance Company at Velocity MainSpace Theater, 915 E Pine St, 325-6500. $10. Thurs-Fri June 10-11 at 8 pm, Sat-Sun June 12-13 at 3 pm.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
* DINA MARTINA BRUNCH
Perfectly brilliant. Thumper's, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Sun at 11 am and 2 pm. Through June 20.
* AN INTIMATE EVENING OF CLASSIC LILY TOMLIN
One night only. "One ringy-dingy!" The peerless Lily Tomlin performs some of her classic bits. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $40-$75. Thurs June 10 at 7:30 pm.
MUSICAL ON 55TH ST
An improvised musical. Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE, 325-6500. $8-$10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through July 23.
PEEPSHOW
Sketch comedy at Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 388-0521. $10. Tues at 8 pm. Through June 29.
LATE NIGHT
ROUGHHOUSING
Final week. Sketch comedy at Freehold's East Hall Theater, 1525 10th Ave. Tickets available at the door only, $5. Sat at 10:30 pm. Through June 12.
THE STAY UP LATE SHOW
One night only. This Pride edition of the monthly cabaret features the lithe, young Dan Savage and the cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 388-0500. $10. Sat June 12 at 11 pm.
THE TEMPS
One night only. Improv comedy at ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0963. $5-$7. Sat June 12 at 10:30 pm.
TRAIN OF THOUGHT > NEW YORK
Final week. "Obvious acting choices and a meandering pace. Still, they're a likable trio, and when they click together they suggest great things." (Bret Fetzer) Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St. Tickets available at the door only, $8-$10. Fri-Sat at 10 pm. Through June 12.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SAINT LUCY'S EYES
One night only. A staged reading of a new play about 1968 Memphis, by Bridgette Wimberly. Mirror Stage Company at Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 686-3729. Donation. Mon June 14 at 7 pm.
LONG RUNS
BIG WHEEL BINGO at Rendezvous, 441-5823.
DON'T TELL MOMMA at Thumper's, 328-3800.
* THE HOKUM HALL VARIETY SHOW at Hokum Hall, 937-3613.
JET CITY IMPROV at Historic University Theatre, 352-8291.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at ACT, 292-7676.
TEATRO ZINZANNI at 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015.
THEATRESPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.
