THEATER

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OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS


ARMS AND THE MAN

Famous play about love and war by George Bernard Shaw. You should remember it from junior high school. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $27-$42. Tues-Thurs & Sun at 7:30 pm; Fri-Sat at 8 pm; Sat-Sun at 2 pm. Through June 8.


CALIFORNIA SUITE

Closing. Eat, and watch Neil Simon. There is a circle in hell just like this. RipTide Dinner Theatre at ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-9793. $26 (includes dinner and dessert). Fri-Sat at 8 pm (dinner at 7 pm). Through June 1.


DROWNED and LETTERS FROM SYLVIA TO JACK

Closing. "Letters From Sylvia to Jack claws at the romantic myth of the alcoholic, literary lovers," and Drowned is "the story of a woman who, through expectation and disappointment, has become so numb to her own life that death has finally given it meaning. At the end of Sylvia, I was left with a feeling of, 'Yeah, so?' and unless you've lived it, you're probably going to be confused." (Kathleen Wilson). Live Girls! Theater, 620 Alaskan Way, second floor, 568-1985, ext. 3. $10 donation. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through June 1.


FULLY COMMITTED

Solo show about an unemployed actor taking reservations for an ultra-chic restaurant. Now with David Scully. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $24.50-$29.50. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Open run.


G-D DOESN'T PAY RENT HERE

Opening. A one-woman show, featuring Judy Gold, about the travails of being a Jewish mother. Directed by Allison Narver. The Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 547-7500. $22-$30. Opens June 5; Tues-Thurs at 7:30 pm; Fri-Sat at 8 pm; Sunday at 7 pm; some matinees Sat and Sun 2 pm (call for dates); no performances June 21-23. Through June 30.


HOLES

Young boy unjustly sentenced to hard labor; sneaky warden has a secret agenda. Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $21.50-$24.50 adults, $14.50-$17.50 for kids/seniors. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30 pm. Through June 23.


THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE

Reviewed this issue. A 1967 play by Frank Marcus, directed by Maureen Moran. A Theatre Under the Influence at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 325-6500 or 720-1942. $12. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through June 8.


NIGHT

This week only. Elie Wiesel's account of life in the concentration camps, performed as a one-man show... in French (with English supertitles). It just gets harder and harder. Alliance Française de Seattle at the Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave E, 324-1126. $25. May 30 at 7:30 pm.


RECKLESS

Opening. A woman flees the hitman her husband has hired to kill her. Oh, and it's Christmas. By Craig Lucas, author of Prelude to a Kiss and The Dying Gaul. Next Step Theater at Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3931 Brooklyn Ave NE, 232-0198. $12 suggested donation. May 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm; June 9 at 2 pm.


RUMORS

Closing. Neil Simon without dinner (see California Suite). ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $10-$22. Weds-Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm; matinee June 1 at 3 pm. Through June 1.


SIR ALEISTER CROWLEY'S RITE OF VENUS

This week only. At the turn of the previous century, Crowley was a magic-with-a-"k" kind of spiritualist, the kind you find the word "sacred" and "rite" attached to. This play has something to do with him, but unfortunately we lose consciousness every time we try to figure it out. Odd Duck Studios, 1214 10th Ave; tickets available at Edge of the Circle Books (PAN-1999). $10. June 2 at 7 pm.


SLEUTH

Anthony Shaffer's award-winning mystery, originally starring Sir Laurence Olivier, who is currently unavailable. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $18-$26. Weds-Thurs at 7:30 pm; Fri-Sat at 8 pm; Sat-Sun matinee at 2 pm. Through June 22.


TEATRO ZINZANNI: DINNER & DREAMS

Three hours of gluttony, lust, and eye candy. Teatro ZinZanni, Sixth & Battery, 805-0015. $89 Wed-Fri & Sun, $99 Sat (includes dinner, but not beverages or gratuity). Weds-Sat at 6:30 pm, Sun at 5:30 pm. Open run.


THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

A talky play by talky William Saroyan, directed by Rita Giomi. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 324-5801. $12-$18. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm; matinees on June 9 and 23 at 2 pm. Through June 29.


UNCLE VANYA

Chekhov, with buffet. Steeplechase Productions at Liberty Deli, 2722 Alki Ave SW, 935-8420. Dinner and show $29, with a limited number of $15 show-only tickets. Fri-Sat dinner at 6:30 pm. Through June 15.


THE WHOLE FAMNDAMILY

Opening. Patrick Scott sends up the family, which should make him very popular with the KVI crowd. GREX at Open Circle Theatre, 429 Boren Ave N, 985-1019. $10-$12. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through June 15.


DANCE


FROM BUDDHA TO BROADWAY

Closing. A work by Alianna Jaqua, based on the choreographer's unstable... sorry, interesting mother. ArtsyFartsyTheatre at On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, 217-9888. $12. Thurs-Sun at 9 pm. Through June 2.


MAKING HISTORY

Opening. Brien Friel's play about Hugh O'Neill, the last Earl of Tyrone. Northern Lights Productions at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 729-6977. $14. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 7 pm; June 10 at 8 pm. Through June 15.


MIXER

Opening. New works by the Crispin Spaeth Dance Group, Juliet Waller and Alan Pruzan, and Lingo dancetheater. Chamber Theater, Oddfellows Hall, 915 E Pine St, 325-2322. $11-$12. May 31, June 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8 pm. Through June 9.


SONG & DANCE

Opening. With Donald Byrd's Seven Deadly Sins, Lynne Taylor-Corbett's Ballad of You and Me, and Kent Stowell's Hail to the Conquering Hero. Pacific Northwest Ballet at Mercer Arts Arena, 363 Mercer St, 292-ARTS. $15-$100. Thurs-Sat 7 pm; Sat matinees at 2 pm. Through June 8.


FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY


ANTHOLOGY

This week only. Sketch comedy from The Habit. Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, www.thehabit.org. $12. June 2 at 7:30 pm and 9 pm.


DAVE LIPPMAN'S SINGING CIA CABARET

This week only. Riotously funny songs about current events by someone who's sure he's right. (Not like anyone around here I could name.) Independent Media Center, 1415 Third Ave, 262-0721. $6-$12. May 31 at 8 pm.


* DRUNK PUPPET NITE

This week only. Now here's something I can get behind. Puppets misbehaving with sex, fire, and booze. Monkey Wrench Puppet Lab at Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 323-0388. $10. May 31 and June 1 at 8 pm.


HOKUM'S VAUDEVILLE REVUE

Opening. With singing and juggling and stuff. Hokum Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, 937-3613. $14. Fri-Sat 8 pm. Through June 8.


IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE

Like Shakespeare, but made up. The new trend in improv. Unexpected Productions at Market Theatre, Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Open run.


JUDY & LIZA: A TRIBUTE

Closing. Exactly what you think it is, with Ann Evans and Katie Tomlinson. Crêpe de Paris, 1333 Fifth Ave, second floor, 623-4111. $18 (show only) or $45 (dinner and show). Thurs at 8 pm, Fri-Sat at 8:30 pm. Through June 1.


KAFTAN

Reviewed this issue. A cabaret that sends itself up. (Hey... wait a minute.) With It's Mark Mitchell, Kurt B. Reighley, Paula!, and guests. Swedish Housewife at ING, 1530 Bellevue Ave, 329-5388. Free. Sun at 9 pm. Ongoing.


NORTHWEST IMPROV JAM

This week only. With troupe members from Jet City Improv, Comedy Court, Portland's All Jane No Dick, and Olympia's Fools Play Improv. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $5. June 2 at 7:30 pm.


LATE NIGHT


ARNALDO!

Closing. Drag chanteuse Arnaldo sings songs from the Judy Garland songbook. You can't get more gay. Thumper's, 15th & Madison, 328-3800. $12. Fri-Sat at 10 pm. Through June 1.


NEITHER/NOR

This week only. Comedy, performance, music, and readings for the late-night crowd. Bald Faced Lie at Li'l Red Shack Gallery, 1028 First Ave S, no phone. $10. May 31 at 10 pm.


NIGHTCAP COMEDY IMPROV

Following Friday-night performances of Sleuth. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $5. May 24, 31 and June 7, 14, 21 at 10:15 pm. Through June 21.