BAD DATES
See review this issue. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 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 18.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Opening. Raucous kids impersonate the divine at Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W Green Lake Drive N, 524-1300. $18. Opening Fri Dec 3 at 7 pm. Sat at 2 and 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Dec 24.
BLACK NATIVITY: A GOSPEL SONG PLAY
Opening. The holiday gospel musical at Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $10-$42. Preview performances Thurs Dec 2 at 7:30 pm, Fri Dec 3 at 8 pm, Sat Dec 4 at 2 pm. Opening Sat Dec 4 at 8 pm. Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
BUNNICULA
"The song-and-dance numbers mostly get in the way of the compelling plot. '" (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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
R. Hamilton Wright takes on Scrooge at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $14-$28. Thurs-Fri at 6 and 8:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7 pm, Sun at 1 and 4 pm, Tues-Wed at 6 and 8:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
Opening. A holiday grab bag that may or may not include dwarves. Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $6. Opening Fri Dec 3 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm. Through Dec 11.
* THE DESIGNATED MOURNER
Extended. "Director John Kazanjian honors the simplicity of Shawn's design, and the result is an almost meditative state, in which the torrent of language is given ultimate priority. " (Sean Nelson) New City Warehouse, 2110 Airport Way S, 271-4430. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Nov 20.
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
Final week. Cole Porter's romantic musical. Sand Point Community Recreation Theatre, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 363-2809. $20-$30. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Dec 5.
HOLIDAY XXX
Opening. Three one-acts featuring the same four characters in the hands of different writers. Live Girls! Theater, 620 Alaskan Way, second floor, 568-1985. $12. Opening Fri Dec 3 at 8 pm. Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Mon at 8 pm. Through Dec 11.
IF JESUS HAD A RUMSFELD
Opening. Short comic plays that have nothing to do with the holidays. Stone Soup Theater, 4035 Stone Way N, 666-7674. $3-$15. Opening Sun Dec 5 at 8 pm. Mon at 8 pm. Through Dec 13.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
"The choreography is half-hearted, the band sounds like they're underwater, and the ensemble is a goofy mess." (Christopher Frizzelle) Union Playhouse, 1408 10th Ave, 720-1942. $12-$30. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm (w/guest Herod Gary Tucker). Through Dec 18.
KATE AND ISABEL
Final week. A comic mystery play at Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St, 654-3121. $5-$7. Fri Dec 3 at 7 pm.
THE LION KING
Opening. The circle of life at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $22.50-$125. Preview performance Thurs at 7:30 pm. Opening Fri Dec 3 at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 1 and 6:30 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 16.
LOLA TAROT
See review this issue. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St. Tickets available at the door only, $10-$15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Dec 11.
MERRY CHRIS MOUSE
Puppet theater at Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66 St, 524-3388. $7-$9. Fri Dec 3 at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun Dec 4-5 at 1 and 3 pm.
ONE
One night only. A salon-style performance of movement and spoken word, coordinated by Erin Mitchell. Studio Current, 1417 10th Ave, 324-9464. $10-$20. Sun Dec 5 at 7 pm.
OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
Final week. The country in question appears to be Australia. Lobby Theater, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, 546-4606. $6-$8. Thurs-Sun at 7:30 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 8.
PETER PAN
Cathy Rigby plays the ageless flying boy for the last time. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $18-$70. Thurs at 1 and 8 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 1:30 and 7 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 19.
A RADIOLAND CHRISTMAS
See review this issue. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $17-$29. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 30.
RED RANGER CAME CALLING
Opening. Stephen Hando returns in the Berkeley Breathed adaptation. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle Center, 216-0833. $15-$30. Preview performance Thurs at 7:30 pm. Opening Fri Dec 3 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
THE REVENGER'S TRAGEDY (VERSION 2.0)
One weekend only. A second student take on the Cyril Tourneur satire. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 325-6500. Free. Thurs Dec 2 at 8 pm, Fri Dec 3 at 9 pm, Sat Dec 4 at 8 pm, Sun Dec 5 at 2 pm.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES
Opening. David Sedaris' monologue, performed by Shawn Law. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W Green Lake Drive N, 524-1300. $12-$20. Opens Thurs Dec 2 at 9 pm. Fri-Sat at 9 pm. Through Dec 24.
THE SECRET GARDEN
"The first few scenes, pitting obstinate little Mary Lennox against the dank, dark, Gothic habit of shutting fears and passions up in closet and cloisters, were wonderfully sinister. But the secrets are disappointing. " (Annie Wagner) Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St, 441-3322. $14-$28. Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through Jan 8.
TAKE ME OUT
Final week. "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, 443-2222. $10-$46. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm. Through Dec 4.
BON VOYAGE, DIANE!
One day only. Two locations. The final, last, ultimate, ever performance by Typing Explosion Union Local 898. Zeitgeist Coffee, 171 S Jackson St, Pioneer Square, 583-0497. Free. Sat Dec 4 at 11:30 am. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12 Ave, 329-2629. Free. Sat Dec 4 at 5:30 pm.
VOICES OF CHRISTMAS
A celebratory, multicultural message of dread--err, hope. ArtsWest Theater, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $12-$30. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 3 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
DANCE
NANCY STARK SMITH & MIKE VARGAS
One night only. An evening of dance and music at Velocity Dance Center, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 686-7343. $12-$14. Fri Dec 3 at 8 pm.
NUTCRACKER
The perennial Stowell/Sendak production. Pacific Northwest Ballet at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 441-2424. $19-$96. Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 1 and 5:30 pm. Through Dec 28.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
One weekend only. A work-in-progress series, with guest artists Amii LeGendre and Alia Swersky/Paige Barnes. Velocity Dance Center, 915 E Pine St, 325-8773. $8. Sat-Sun Dec 4-5 at 8 pm.
IMPROV, CABARET, & COMEDY
BED, BOYS, AND BEYOND
Extended. 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 18.
* THE DINA MARTINA CHRISTMAS SHOW
The demented divine at Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 323-0388. $18. Thurs-Sun at 8 pm. Through Dec 31.
JIMMY HOARD
Standards and stories at Thumper's, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Sun at 8:30 pm. Through Dec 19.
THE LOST FOLIO: SHAKESPEARE'S MEN
Extended. The Bard gets the improv treatment. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, 524-7677. $8-$10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through Dec 10.
SMORGASPORK: THE BEST OF HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Opening. Sketch comedy from Peggy Plat and Lisa Koch. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17 Ave S, 325-6500. $20-$22. Opening Thurs Dec 2 at 7:30 pm. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Dec 26.
LATE NIGHT
APRIL'S SUBJECT
"Alongside such plot gambits as soap-opera-style amnesia, the funny moments just aren't funny enough." (Annie Wagner) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $10. Thurs-Sat at 11 pm. Through Dec 18.
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.
SPIN THE BOTTLE
One night only. The monthly cabaret, featuring the short play The Circumstances Around Steve Wickland Not Receiving the Silver Star. Freehold's East Hall Theater, 915 E Pine St, 728-0933. $7. Fri Dec 3 at 11 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MY MOTHER MY FATHER
A theater installation by dk pan, with selected performance nights incorporating butoh, dance, and theater. SOIL Art Gallery, 112 Third Ave S, 264-8061. Butoh and theater, Thurs Dec 2 at 8 pm. Through Dec 26.
STAGEVOICES W/THERESA REBECK
One night only. A discussion with the Bad Dates playwright. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. Free, reservations requested. Sat Dec 4 at 5 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.
