ARCADIA
"The story is great but the production is as uneven as a closed-eyed shave. T." (Brendan Kiley) Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 380-0500. $15. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm. Through April 24.
AS YOU LIKE IT
Opening. Don Nigro's adaptation of the Shakespearean comedy. Tacoma Actors Guild, 901 Broadway Ave, Suite 600, Tacoma, 253-272-2145. $12.50-$28. Preview performance Wed April 21 at 8 pm. Through May 9.
BLACK COFFEE
Agatha Christie's classic, with David Pichette as Poirot and R. Hamilton Wright as his sidekick. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $20-$36. Thurs-Fri at 7 pm, Sat at 2 and 7 pm, Sun at 1 and 6 pm, Tues-Wed at 7 pm. Through May 2.
BOOMTOWN: MERCERDOTCAMERON
See review this issue. Final week. A "dot-comedy" based on the Beckett novella Mercier and Camier. Waffle Theater at Stone Soup Theatre, 4035 Stone Way N, 279-0983. $5-$10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through April 17.
CENTER OF GRAVITY
Extended. "As Orville and Wilbur Wright, Shawn Law and Cory Nealy bounce off of each other like the frenzied ideas in the brothers' own heads. But Julia Leonas, as the brothers' mother, is woefully out of synch; her flat, sluggish performance makes the play--much of which is utterly charming--feel only partially digested." (Bret Fetzer) Theatre Babylon at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $12-$15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through May 1.
CORPUS CHRISTI
Terrance McNally's play about a big, gay Jesus. "I almost felt like the captive of some mad, gay, Christian outreach ministry. Ouch. " (Adrian Ryan) Gaydar Productions at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 267-2750. $19. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 7 pm. Through April 25.
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
Two weeks only. Rob Becker's never-ending one-man show returns. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 292-2787. Opening Thurs April 15 at 7:30 pm. Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 5 and 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Through April 25.
DOIN' TIME IN THE HOMO NO MO HALFWAY HOUSE: HOW I SURVIVED THE EX-GAY MOVEMENT
One week only. Mr. Peterson Toscano performs his comedic solo play. Wallingford United Methodist Church, 2115 N 42nd St, Sat April 17 at 2 pm; Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, Sat April 17 at 7 and 10 pm. 547-6945, $10-$15.
* EDMOND
"By way of this smart, painfully intimate staging, the audience is dragged on an emotionally numbing but sickly fascinating journey through the lowest sleaze-caked cesspits of mankind's worst imaginings. I think I loved it. " (Adrian Ryan) Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $12. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through April 25.
* FOOLS
"G-rated, community-oriented fluff. Don't hate me if I thought it was adorable.. " (Adrian Ryan) 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 May 1.
THE GOOD BODY
Opening. Eve Ensler--mastermind of The Vagina Monologues--workshops her newest work, exploring "body image." Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $10-$35. Opening Thurs April 15 at 7:30 pm. Fri-Sun at 8 pm, Wed at 8 pm. Through May 3.
HAVING OUR SAY
Featuring Myrna Key and Ginger Gaillard as everyone's favortie centurians, the Delaney sisters. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N I St, Tacoma, 253-272-2281. $14-$18. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through April 25.
HONK! THE UGLY DUCKLING MUSICAL
A musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $10-$28. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 3 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 3 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 1.
IT AIN'T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES
A blues-ical with more than three-dozen songs. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $10-$46. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 8.
* LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
Final week. See review this issue. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, 684-4757. $10-$18. Thurs at 7 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7 pm. Through April 18.
THE LAST ENEMY
Two weeks only. An itinerant troupe of actors attempts to produce a play about a pair of star-crossed lovers--here the Capulet stand-ins are Israeli and the Montagues Palestinian. Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3940 Brooklyn Ave NE, 543-7661. $5. Opening Thurs April 15 at 7 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through April 25.
(L)IMITATIONS OF LIFE
Final week. "Incoherent, ill-conceived, and puerile. " (Tamara Paris) 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. Through April 17.
M*A*S*H
Final week. An adaptation of the book about the zany Korean War. Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett, 425-258-6766. $7-$14. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through April 18.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Opening. Cornish students stage an outdoor performance of Shakespeare's Falstaff comedy. Seattle Center Fountain Lawn, 726-5011. Free, reservations not required. Fri-Sun at 3:30 pm. Through April 25.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Adapted by Arne Zaslove with a rock 'n' roll twist. Seattle Shakespeare Company at Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St, Seattle Center, 733-8222. $18-$24. Opening Thurs April 15 at 7:30 pm. Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through May 8.
MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE
A musical adaptation of the children's book. Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14-$26. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through June 13.
* THE MYSTERY OF ATTRACTION
"A stellar piece of theater." (Brendan Kiley) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $12-$15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through April 24.
PAPER AIRPLANE
Two weekends only. A workshop run of a wordless play about a bored and neglected child, from the same folks who put on the amazing Extropia last fall. Collaborator Loft, 89 Yesler Way. Tickets available at the door only, $8. Opening Thurs April 15 at 8 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through April 24.
* PIECE OF MEAT THEATRE
See Stranger Suggests. One night only. The legendary performance troupe returns to open a Critters Buggin show at Neumo's, 925 E Pike St, 800-325-7328. $12-$14. Fri April 16 at 8 pm.
PRINCESS AND THE PEA
Opening. A musical comedy for very young audiences. StoryBook Theater at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $8.50. Opening Sat April 17 at 11 am, 1 and 3 pm. Sun at 1 and 3 pm.
PROOF
Mathematics and madness and mystery, oh my! SecondStory Repertory, 16587 NE 74th St, Redmond, 425-881-6777. $14-$18. Fri-Sat at 8:15 pm. Through May 8.
SPLIT SECOND
See review this issue. Final week. Four performance pieces by Seattle's most beloved mime, Mik Kuhlman. Velocity MainSpace Theater, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 325-6500. $13-$15. Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 3 and 8 pm, Sun at 7 pm. Through April 18.
WRITERS ON WORK
One night only. This Hugo House performance series matches a professional writer with a community member. This month's pair is poet/playwright Lyn Coffin and YMCA program director Martin Cross. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030. $5-$7. Tues April 20 at 7:30 pm.
DANCE
EDGES
See review this issue. Final week. Two dance theater pieces by Karl Frost. RED Studio, 89 Yesler Way, 790-1645. $9-$15. Sat-Sun at 8 pm. Through April 18.
CARMINA BURANA, SERENADE
Two weekends only. PNB pairs a work by artistic director Kent Stowell with one of George Balanchine's most popular ballets. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, 441-2424. $16-$125. Opening Thurs April 15 at 7:30 pm. Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 1 pm. Through April 24.
FLOOR OF THE FOREST
Cornish and UW dance students perform a 1970 dance by Trisha Brown. Henry Art Gallery, 543-2280. Free with museum admission ($6-$8). Thurs at 6:15 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through July 18.
TRUTH: MOMENTS OF PEACE
One weekend only. Experimental vignettes about nonviolence. Experimental Theatre, Communications Bldg, Evergreen State College, 360-867-6833. $5-$10. Thurs-Sat April 15-17 at 8 pm.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
CAPTAIN SMARTYPANTS
One night only. A comedic performance from members of the Seattle Men's Chorus. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $11-$21. Sat April 17 at 8 pm.
CHUTZPAH
One night only. A collection of queer and Jewish performance works. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 233-9873. $10. Mon April 19 at 8 pm.
LOUNGE LIZARDS 2: THE CHARITY TELETHON
Extended. A cabaret revue about an amateur telethon. Crepe de Paris, 133 Fifth Ave, 623-4111. $16 (show only)-$42 (dinner included). Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through April 24.
MOISTURE FESTIVAL
One week only. The inaugural Fremont festival with the decidedly unfortunate name kicks off this Wednesday with a party featuring swing dance and the Cirque de Flambé. Big Top Tent, N 35th St and Phinney Ave N, 938-1513. $5-$10. Wed April 21 at 8 pm. Through April 25.
PUPPET LAB
One weekend only. Experimental puppetry from Monkey Wrench. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823. 21+ w/ID required, tickets available at the door only, $5. Fri-Sat April 16-17 at 9 pm.
SADIE HAWKINS EXPERIENCE, MATT RALSTON
One night only. Standup comedy at Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 441-5823. $5. Sun April 18 at 8 pm.
DOUG STANHOPE
One weekend only. Standup comedy at Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St, 628-0303. $12-$15. Fri-Sat at 8:30 and 10:30 pm.
SEATTLE NEUTRINO PROJECT
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.
LATE NIGHT
FLAMING BOX OF STUFF
Two weekends only. An all-new show exploring the dark edges of the American Frontier. Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N. Tickets available at the door only, $7. Fri-Sat at 11 pm. Through April 24.
GLAMAZON FOLLIES
One night only. A female impersonation extravaganza at Vesper Lounge Restaurant, 212 Fifth Ave, 223-0593. $6. Sat April 17 at 10:15 pm.
* NEITHER/NOR
One night only. Enjoy the latest Bald-Faced Lie performance salon from the comfort of a beanbag chair. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N. Tickets available at the door only, $10. Sat April 17 at 11 pm.
TAPROOT IMPROV COMEDY
Christian improv! Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $5. Fri-Sat at 10:15 pm. Through April 30.
STANDUP COMICS SHOWCASE
One night only. Standup comedy at ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $5-$7. Sat April 17 at 10:30 pm.
* THE TWILIGHT ZONE: LIVE!
Final week. "The Twilight Zone's mix of pomposity and cheesy melodrama makes these productions a curious pleasure. " (Bret Fetzer) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $10. Thurs-Sat at 11 pm. Through April 24.
SPECIAL EVENTS
* SHOCK VALUE: AN AFTERNOON WITH JOHN WATERS
See Stranger Suggests. One day only. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $25-$35. Sun April 18 at 3 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.
