1984
See review this issue. Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 547-7500. $10-$35. Thurs 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 Feb 28.
ARTHUR: THE BEGINNING
An original prequel to the King Arthur myth. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $10-$28. Preview Thurs Feb 5 at 7:30 pm. Opening Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through March 6.
* BASH
Extended. "LaBute's dialogue sometimes lacks the texture of truth, nearly every note in this bracing evening of drama rings true. A rare combination of humility and grand ambitions. " (Tamara Paris) New City Warehouse, 2110 Airport Way S, 271-4430. $12. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 14.
CHANGES OF THE HEART
Opening. Love triangles and abductions from Edmonds Driftwood Players at Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds, 425-774-9600. $17-$20. Opening Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 29.
COMEDY OF EROS III: LOVE, ON STAGE!
Opening. An evening of love-themed shorts by local playwrights. A Theater Near You at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 425-830-5063. $12. Opening Thurs Feb 5 at 7:30 pm. Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 14.
THE COUNTESS
Final week. "The Countess should have served up plenty of vicarious thrills. Sadly, this attractive but bewildered cast vacillates between giggling nervousness and head-tossing petulance. " (Tamara Paris) Theatre Babylon at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $10-$15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 7
DARK RIDE
Opening. This play, named after a carnival ride, weaves together a number of exotic and surreal vignettes. Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $12. Opening Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 29.
THE DEVIL & BILLY MARKHAM
Opening. Shel Silverstein's tale of a Faustian bargain. The Possibilities at Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 323-0388. $12. Opening Thurs Feb 5 at 8 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 28.
DREAMGIRLS
Opening. Frenchie Davis of American Idol semi-fame stars in this retelling of the rise of the Supremes. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $18-$64. Preview performances Tues-Wed Feb 10-11 at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 29.
KING LEAR
See review this issue. Seattle Shakespeare Company at Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St, Seattle Center, 733-8222. $18-$24. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 15.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
Final week. A one-woman show about one of Billie Holiday's last performances, with the talented Felicia Loud as Lady Day. Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3940 Brooklyn Ave NE, 543-4880. $10-$18. Wed-Thurs at 7 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 8.
LOVE, EXCITING LOVE
Final week. "Delightful. " (Adrian Ryan) Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 568-8585. No advance tickets, $12 at the door. Tues at 8 pm, 21 and over with ID required. Through Feb 10.
OF MICE AND MEN
Opening. An adaptation of the Depression-era classic. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N I St, Tacoma, 253-272-2281. $14-$18. Opening Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 28.
THE MINEOLA TWINS
"It's possible that there's a worse play by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, but I can't think of one. " (Bret Fetzer) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 21.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
"Marcus Goodwin's adaptation, directed by Jane Jones, massacres Austen's lively, humorous text. " (Emily Hall) Book-It Repertory Theatre at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 216-0833. $15-$26. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 15.
THE RAINMAKER
It's going to be a stretch, but for this play you have to imagine that you haven't seen precipitation in a long, long time. Harlequin Productions at State Theater, 202 Fourth Ave E, Olympia, 360-786-0151. $10-$24. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 14.
SAVING GRACE
Opening. A farce about a secretary, her lecherous boss, and a repairman. Tacoma Actor's Guild, 901 Broadway, Suite 600, Tacoma, 253-272-2145. $12.50-$28. Preview performance Wed Feb 11 at 8 pm. Through Feb 29.
A THOUSAND CLOWNS
The rarely produced 1962 musical. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 NE 74th St, Redmond, 425-881-6777. $14-$18. Fri-Sat at 8:15 pm, Sun at 2:15 pm. Through Feb 14.
TIBET THROUGH THE RED BOX
Based on a true story, this play recounts the travels of a Czech filmmaker in Tibet. Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $12-$26. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through March 14.
THE TRAVELS OF BABAR
The French elephant goes on honeymoon in this puppet show. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave NE, 523-2579. $7.50-$9.50. Fri at 7:30 pm. Sat-Sun at 1 and 3 pm. Through Feb 15.
VILNA'S GOT A GOLEM
Opening. Capitol Hill Arts Center launches its inaugural theater season with a play by Amy Wheeler about war and dreams and, uh, other stuff. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 325-6500. $8-$22. Previews Thurs Feb 5-Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Opens Saturday Feb 7 at 8 pm. Through Feb 28.
VILNA'S GOT A GOLEM
Final week. See review this issue. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $10-$24. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 3 and 7:30 pm. Through Feb 7.
VOICES OF RESISTANCE
Two weekends only. A benefit for an artistic networking exchange between Seattle and Kenyan women featuring Felicia Loud and other local artists. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St, tickets available at door only, donation. Sat Feb 7 at 3:30 pm, Sun Feb 8 at 5:30 pm. Through Feb 14.
THE WINTER'S TALE
Opening. One of the less ubiquitous offerings in the Shakespeare oeuvre. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W Greenlake Dr N, 325-6500. $10-$18. Opening Fri Feb 6 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 29.
WIT
Opening. A dying cancer patient reevaluates her life. Longview Stageworks at Columbia Theatre, 1345 Commerce Ave, Longview, 888-575-8499. $11-$17. Opening Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 29.
THE WORKROOM
Opening. World War II Paris is the setting for Jean-Claude Grumberg's drama. Studio 201, Hutchinson Hall, UW campus, 543-4880. $6-$7. Opens Fri Feb 6 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7 pm. Through Feb 15.
DANCE
AXOLOTL
Final week. An experimental, interactive performance with Amii LeGendre and others, directed by Karl Frost. Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave E, 790-1645. $10-$20. Sun at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 8.
THE BALANCHINE CENTENARY
Opening. Pacific Northwest Ballet joins in the celebration of the centennial of choreographer George Balanchine's birth. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, 292-2787. $16-$125. Opening Thurs Feb 5 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm. Through Feb 15.
BEAUTY & MARTYRDOM
See review this issue. Final week. Lehua Dance Theatre at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave N, 842-8569. $12-$15. Fri at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 6.
BEST KEPT SECRETS
One weekend only. Choreography spanning five decades performed by the Chamber Dance Company. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, UW campus, 543-4880. $10-$14. Thurs-Sat Feb 5-7 at 7:30 pm, Sun Feb 8 at 2 pm.
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
One weekend only. If you haven't had enough of Balanchine's choreography, these neoclassical dance performances will do the trick. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $24-$50. Fri-Sat Feb 6-7 at 8 pm.
INFUSION TRIBAL BELLY DANCE
One night only. InFusion will perform throughout the evening at the Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St. No advance tickets, $5 at the door. Wed Feb 11, 9 pm-close.
SALSA STARS WEEKEND
One weekend only. Troy Anthony and Georgette Alcocer at Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 324-7263. $22. Sat-Sun Feb 7-8 at 9:30 pm.
THE VESPER SET
One weekend only. This dance performance, choreographed by Cheronne Wong, includes the premiere of a work about the plight of primates. Velocity MainSpace, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 325-6500. $10-$14. Preview performance Thurs Feb 5 at 8 pm. Fri-Sun Feb 6-8 at 8 pm.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
CAGE MATCH
Improv teams compete to win performance slots at the Seattle Festival of Improv. Despite what you may have read in this very paper, improv doesn't suck. It rocks! Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE. No advance tickets, $5 at the door. Sun at 7 pm. Through Feb 22.
THE COMEDY OF RACE AND ETHNICITY
One night only. Standup comedy plus conversations about race. Sounds like fun, huh? Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. Free. Mon Feb 9 at 7:30 pm.
A FINE ROMANCE
Cabaret with Arnaldo! the drag chanteuse and accompanist Charles Baker. Thumper's Restaurant and Bar, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $15. Fri at 8:30 pm, Sat at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Through Feb 14.
ILLUSIONARY
Opening. Comic cabaret with Quint Eby, Amazing Grace, and others. Glamazon Follies at Vesper's Restaurant, 212 Fifth Ave S, 223-0593. $8. Fri at 9:30 pm. Through Feb 13.
JIMMY HOARD
Opening. Cabaret with Jimmy at Thumper's Restaurant and Bar, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Sun at 8:30 pm. Through Feb 29.
PETE JOHANSSON
One weekend only. Standup comedy at Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St, 628-0303. $6-$12. Thurs Feb 5 at 8:30 pm, Fri-Sat Feb 6-7 at 8:30 and 10:30 pm.
PROM '84
One night only. Multidisciplinary cabaret with films, "dream ballet," and more. Macha Monkey Productions at Chamber Theatre, 915 E Pine St, fourth floor, 617-8014. $10. Sat Feb 7 at 8 pm.
LOVE LETTER: BEE OURS
One night only. Drag, cabaret, and burlesque. Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave. No advance tickets, $10 at the door. Wed Feb 11 at 9 pm.
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON SHOW
Improv and live reenactments of classic Saturday-morning cartoons. Wing-It Productions at Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE, 325-6500. $8-$10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through Feb 13.
SEATTLE NEUTRINO PROJECT
Dedicated to the art of live, improvised movies. Market Theatre, 1421 Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 21.
LATE NIGHT
NEW CITY LATE NIGHT CLUB
One night only. A late-night showcase at New City Warehouse, 2110 Airport Way S, 271-4430. $5. Fri Feb 6 at 10:30 pm.
PROSTITUTING GENIUS
One night only. A monthly themed cabaret, this performance featuring Craig Trolli. Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $8. Fri Feb 6 at 11 pm.
SPIN THE BOTTLE
One night only. This month's edition features a comedic play, experimental music, and the Family Flamadam. Freehold's East Hall Theater, 915 E Pine St, second floor. No advance tickets, $7 at the door. Fri Feb 6 at 11 pm.
TAPROOT IMPROV COMEDY
Opening. Christian improv! Awesome! Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $4-$5. Sat at 10:15 pm. Through March 5.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WARM UP
One weekend only. Fundraisers for Theater Simple. All-ages musical The Big Time! plays at 5:30 pm, and adult-themed Parrot Fever plays at 8:30 pm. Freehold's East Hall Theater, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 784-8647. $6-$15. Fri-Sat Feb 6-7.
LONG RUNS
BIG WHEEL BINGO at Rendezvous, 441-5823.
BUBBA AND THE BITCH at Bar, 322-1788..
* 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 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015.
