AN AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DEAD (THE GAME SHOW!)
See review this issue. Three lucky contestants compete in scenarios that span the entire history of the United States. Annex Theatre at Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 728-0933. $14. Fri-Sun at 8 pm. Through July 24.
THE CASE OF THE VANISHING CROWN JEWELS: A ZIPLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Final week. The Magical Mr. Fuzzy is in a bind, and a detective named after a plastic bag helps him out. The Baggy Pants at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 324-6328. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 3.
* HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
"Now all I got is a Barbie-doll crotch!" singeth performance powerhouse Nick Garrison, in the return of the only rock 'n' roll musical that matters. Miss it at your peril. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 325-6500. $16-$18. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 31.
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
See review this issue. An adaptation of the Choderlos de Laclos novel about decadence and cynicism in the French aristocracy. Exchange Theatre at Theatre 4, 305 Harrison St, Seattle Center, 325-6500. $15-$18. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through July 10.
* LIFE X 3
Final week. "An almost surgical examination of the subtle social brutality adults can inflict upon each other. It's a sneaky and slippery play, flush with sardonic humor and capably acted by the cast--particularly Terry Edward Moore as the vain older academic." (Bret Fetzer) Steeplechase Productions at Seattle Public Theater, 7312 W Greenlake Dr N, 325-6500. $18. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 3.
THE PLAY'S THE THING
"This production of The Play's the Thing doesn't effervesce with the fizz it deserves, but it's still pretty damn funny. " (Bret Fetzer) Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 269-1900. $27-$46. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through July 11.
TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY
Final week. "By the end the show feels a bit long, but Travels with Charley is kept vigorous by the excellent cast, led by John Hutton as Steinbeck. " (Bret Fetzer) Book-It Repertory Theatre, 305 Harrison St, Seattle Center, 216-0833. $15-$26. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm. Through July 3.
VOLPONE
Opening. Ben Jonson's crafty aristocrat launches the theater-in-the-park season. Theater Schmeater at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave E, 324-5801. Donation. Opening Thurs July 24 at 7 pm. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 4 pm. Through July 25.
* WRECKAGE
Final week. "Lauren Weedman explores her own obsessive, needy, self-destructive behavior with blistering honesty. Wreckage is perhaps the best work yet from this powerhouse performer." (Bret Fetzer) Theatre Babylon at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $15-$18. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. (See additional benefit performance, below.) Through July 3.
DANCE
FLOOR OF THE FOREST
Cornish and UW dance students perform a 1970 dance by Trisha Brown in conjunction with Brown's Henry Art Gallery exhibition. 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.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
* AWESOME
Final night. It's a band.... It's a theater troupe.... It's Awesome! John Osebold and musical friends follow a series of smashing cabaret appearances with a night all their own. Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave. Tickets available at the venue only, $5. Thurs July 1 at 8 pm. Through July 1.
BLOOM!
One night only. All-girl improv comedy. Seattle goga at Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 235-3043. $8. Sat July 3 at 8 pm.
* DINA MARTINA BRUNCH
Extended. Spend your blurry Sundays with chanteuse/raconteur/freak Dina Martina at the appropriately ratty Thumper's, every inch of which is as meticulously clean and well maintained as Ms. Martina's makeup. Perfectly brilliant--don't miss it. Thumper's, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10 (plus the price of victuals). Sun at 11 am and 2 pm. Through July 25.
* EDIE
One night only. See Stranger Suggests p. 25. NYC drag darling Edie dances a little dance for you. Timberline Spirits, 1828 Yale Ave, 883-0242. $3. Sat July 3 at 9 pm.
FIRECRACKER
One night only. The 50th burlesque performance from the Queen Bees. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway Ave E, 325-6500. $10-$15. Sat July 3 at 8 pm.
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU... DEAD
Opening. Interactive murder mystery at Cr*pe de Paris Restaurant & Cabaret, 1333 Fifth Ave, 623-4111. $42 (includes dinner). Wed-Thurs at 8 pm. Through Sept 1.
LINCOLN MONKEY
Final week. Sketch comedy from Unexpected Productions. Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 3.
MUSICAL ON 55TH STREET
An improvised musical. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, 325-6500. $8-$10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through July 23.
TOO DARN HOT! THE MANY MOODS OF SUMMER
A comic cabaret revue with a seasonal theme. Cr*pe de Paris Restaurant & Cabaret, 1333 Fifth Ave, 623-4111. $15 (show only) to $42 (dinner included). Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through July 24.
TRIPLE THREAT COMEDY JAM
One night only. Joe Torry and some hiphop comedians. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 682-0888. $25. Fri July 3 at 8 pm.
LATE NIGHT
PRINCIPIA DISCORDIA--LIVE!
See review this issue. An undoubtedly zany adaptation of the celebrated sacred book of a '60s joke religion. Annex Theatre at Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 728-0933. $7. Fri-Sat at 11 pm. Through July 23.
SPIN THE BOTTLE
One night only. This month's edition features honky-tonk from Troy Mink and genre-hopping from Awesome. Freehold's East Hall Theater, 915 E Pine St, 728-0933. $7. Fri July 2 at 11 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SEATTLE OPERA: SEASON PREVIEW
One night only. Highlights from the upcoming season, plus a reading from the novel Manon Lescaut. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. Free, tickets not required. Wed July 7 at 7 pm.
* ARTIST BENEFIT PERFORMANCE: WRECKAGE
One day only. This matinee will raise money to cover production development costs. Theatre Babylon at Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 329-2527. $40 (includes dinner). Sat July 3 at 2 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 Theater, 352-8291.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at ACT, 292-7676.
TEATRO ZINZANNI at 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015.
