BAD DATES
Anne Allgood performs a one-woman show about the wacky world of heterosexual dating. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $10-$46. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Tues-Weds at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 18.
BUNNICULA
"The song-and-dance numbers mostly get in the way of the compelling plot, and I found myself agreeing with the boy behind me who complained to his mom, 'If they'd skipped all the songs, the play could have been 15 minutes longer!'" (Amy Kate Horn) Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14-$28. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through Jan 16.
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
Final week. A play by Leonard Gershe (in Russian with an English translator). Youth Drama Theatre of Vladivostok at Russian Cultural Center, 704 19th Ave E, 228-1053. $15-$18. Fri Nov 26 at 7:30 pm. Through Nov 26.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Opening. R. Hamilton Wright takes on Scrooge at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $14-$28. Preview performances Fri-Sat at 7 pm. Opening Sun Nov 28 at 1 and 4 pm. Tues at 7 pm. Through Dec 26.
DIVULGENCE OF TRUTH
One night only. A meditation on the discomfort of Thanksgiving, from Josh Hartvigson and Karen Milling. Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave E. Tickets available at the door only, $5 (21+ w/ID required). Wed Dec 1 at 9 pm.
A EULOGY FOR CITIZEN
"The script is full of portentous half-sentences about predestination and wisdom and authority, but Rob West's production tempers the play's excesses and brings out some sensitive performances. " (Annie Wagner) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Dec 18.
HIGH SOCIETY
Cole Porter's romantic musical. Civic Light Opera at Sand Point Community Recreation Theatre, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 363-2809. $20-$30. Benefit performance for Empty Space Thurs Nov 18 at 8 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Dec 5.
INTO THE WOODS
Previewing. A student production of the Stephen Sondheim musical at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway Ave, 325-6500. $5-$7.50. Preview performance Wed Dec 1 at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 5.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
See review this issue. The Andrew Lloyd Weber epic in a lofty former garage. Theater Babylon at Union Garage, 1408 10th Ave, 720-1942. $12-$30. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm (w/guest Herod Kevin Kent). Through Dec 18.
THE LION KING
Previewing. The circle of life at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $22.50-$125. Preview performances Tues-Wed Nov 30-Dec 1 at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 16.
LOLA TAROT
"Improvisational ritual theater" that incorporates music, dance, improv, and tarot card readings. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St. Tickets available at the door only, $10-$15. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Dec 11.
MERRY CHRIS MOUSE
Puppet theater at KidsQuest Children's Museum, 4089 Factoria Blvd SE, Factoria Mall, Bellevue, 524-3388. $7-$9. Sat-Sun Nov 27-28 at 2 and 4 pm.
OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
Opening. The country in question appears to be Australia. Lobby Theater, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, 546-4606. $6-$8. Opening Wed Dec 1 at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 8.
PETER PAN
Opening. Cathy Rigby plays the ageless flying boy for the last time. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $18-$70. Opening Wed Dec 1 at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 19.
PHANTOM OF THE STARDUST
Swing-dancing ghosts at State Theater, 202 Fourth Ave E, Olympia, 360-786-0151. $28-$33. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7 pm, Wed at 8 pm. Through Jan 1.
THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
Opening. Rats, rats, and more rats. SecondStory Repertory at Redmond Town Center, 16587 NE 74 St, Redmond, 425-881-6777. $18-$22. Opening Fri Nov 26 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2:30 pm. Through Dec 19.
* THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
See Stranger Suggests. Final week. "Director Vince Brady whips up a fine chaos, and his actors (particularly Ethan Savaglio and Tracy Repep) skillfully channel the fervor of provincial imaginations. The company sidesteps a number of potential pitfalls--the accents are good, the set is relatively subtle, the rapacious girls don't overdo the slobber--and pulls off an immensely satisfying show." (Annie Wagner) Exchange Theatre at Seattle Public Theater's Bathhouse Theater, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 524-1300. $18-$20. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Nov 28.
A RADIOLAND CHRISTMAS
Opening. A Christmas special crisis at a Seattle radio station, circa 1943. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $17-$29. Opening Fri Nov 26 at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 30.
RED RANGER CAME CALLING
Opening. Stephen Hando returns in the Berkeley Breathed musical adaptation. Book-It Repertory Theatre at Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle Center, 216-0833. $15-$30. Preview performances Tues-Wed Nov 30-Dec 1 at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
THE SECRET GARDEN
See review this issue. Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14-$28. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through Jan 8.
TAKE ME OUT
"The play itself is preachy and slight, especially in the plot-heavy second act, but the set is incredible and the whole thing is a lot funnier than you'd expect. " (Christopher Frizzelle) Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 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 Dec 4.
'TWAS THE NIGHT...
Opening. Mice get rambunctious at Studio East, 402 Sixth St S, Kirkland, 425-827-3123. $11. Opening Sat Nov 27 at 10 am, 1, 4 and 7 pm. Sun at 1 and 4 pm. Through Dec 19.
* UNDER THE SKIN OF THE CITY
Final week. Performance artist Stokley Towles and playwright Bret Fetzer reprise their Writers on Work performances about police officers and EMTs, respectively. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030. $8. Mon-Tues at 7:30 pm. Through Nov 30.
VOICES OF CHRISTMAS
Opening. A celebratory, multicultural message of dread--err, hope. ArtsWest Theater, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $12-$30. Opening Fri Nov 26 at 7:30 pm. Sat-Sun at 7:30 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
DANCE
TRAPEZE, TANGO, AND THEATRICS
Final week. The Argentinean Tango Twins at Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, 443-3241. Free. Sun Nov 28 at 7 pm. Through Nov 28.
NUTCRACKER
Opening. The perennial Stowell/Sendak production. Pacific Northwest Ballet at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 441-2424. $19-$96. Opening Fri Nov 26 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 1 and 5:30 pm. Through Dec 28.
IMPROV, CABARET, & COMEDY
BED, BOYS, AND BEYOND
A musical revue about Seattle's gay scene. Thumper's, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $12.50. Fri-Sat at 9 pm. Through Dec 4.
* DINA MARTINA CHRISTMAS SHOW
Opening. The demented divine at Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 323-0388. $18. Opening Fri Nov 26 at 8 pm. Sat-Sun at 8 pm. Through Dec 31.
HENEGHEN
One week only. Standup at Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St, 628-0303. $12. Fri-Sat at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Through Nov 27.
JIMMY HOARD
Opening. Standards and stories at Thumper's, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Opening Sun Nov 28 at 8:30 pm. Through Dec 19.
SMORGASPORK: THE BEST OF HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Previewing. Sketch comedy from Peggy Plat and Lisa Koch. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17 Ave S, 325-6500. $10-$11. Preview performance Wed Dec 1 at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
THE LOST FOLIO: SHAKESPEARE'S MEN
Extended. An "improvised play of Shakespearian proportions." Wing-It Productions at Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, 524-7677. $8-$10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through Dec 10.
LATE NIGHT
APRIL'S SUBJECT
See review this issue. A new play about perfection and amnesia by the cowriter of Collaborator's Extropia. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $10. Fri-Sat at 11 pm. Through Dec 18.
THE ATOMIC BOMBSHELLS... GONE BAD!!!
Burlesque at Mirabeau Room, 529 Queen Anne Ave N. Tickets available at the door only, $10. Wed at 10 pm. Through Dec 8.
BURNINGHEARTS BURLESQUE
One night only. Burlesque at Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, 898-9067. $5. Sat Nov 27 at 10 pm.
CARLOTTA'S LATE NITE WING DING
A fresh batch of wonder from Troy Mink. Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 325-6500. $8-$12. Fri-Sat at 10:30 pm. Through Dec 18.
SCATTERBRAINS
One night only. Improv comedy at ArtsWest Theater, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $7. Sat Nov 27 at 10:30 pm.
* THE STAY UP LATE SHOW
One night only. The monthly mélange, this edition packed full of talent: Ian Bell, Kevin Kent, and Stranger Genius Sarah Rudinoff! Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave. Tickets at the door only (21+ w/ID required), $5 (w/can of food)-$10. Sat Nov 27 at 10:30 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
IRON COMPOSER: "REGIME CHANGE & TOFURKY"
One night only. Performance shenanigans, this edition featuring competing songwriters Brent Amaker and Ian Moore. Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave, 441-5611. $8. Fri Nov 26 at 8 pm.
NORTHWEST PLAYWRIGHT COMPETITION READINGS
One week only. Staged readings of the top contenders. All readings at Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave. Free. Brother Jones, by Garth Stein, Sun Nov 28 at 7:30 pm. Dance of the Hunter, by Mary Rosanne Katzke, Mon Nov 29 at 7:30 pm. Mayor of Monkey Run, by Walter Dalton, Tues Nov 30 at 7:30 pm. Back of the Throat, by Yussef El Guindi, Wed Dec 1 at 7:30 pm.
LONG RUNS
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.
MUSICA VITAE! CABARET at Century Ballroom, 325-6500.
TEATRO ZINZANNI at 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015.
