THEATER LISTINGS
OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS
ANYTHING GOES
âIn olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking.âCivic Light Opera, 7400 Sand Point Way, 363â2809. $25â$35. FriâSat at 8 pm. Sun at 2 pm. Through May 21.
CHERRY, CHERRY, LEMON
âAt a brisk one hour, Cherry, Cherry, Lemon emulates its prime obsession: It is alternately tender, vigorous, and shamelessly funny, leaving us gratified, maybe a little bit raw, and wanting more.â (Brendan Kiley) Theater Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, www.ticketwindowonline.com. $7â$12. ThursâSat at 8 pm. Through May 13.
CHICAGO
Opening. Fact: Bob Fosse started balding at age 17, which is why he was so fond of hats onstage. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $10â$60. Opening Tues May 16 at 7:30 pm. Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 21.
CIRQUE DU SOLEILâS VAREKAI
Opening. The only place in America where people actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps. (Thanks, Stephen Colbert!) Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, www.cirquedusoleil.com. $24.50â$185. ThursâSat at 4 and 8 pm, Sun at 1 and 5 pm, TuesâWed at 8 pm. Through June 4.
THE COMPENDIUM OF NASTINESS
Final week. âA twisted Gothic romance with Freudian undertones performed in a velvet-lined garage, including a junkie monk, a sodomy-happy she-devil, and terrorist servants.â (Brendan Kiley) The Womb, tickets and directions available at 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com. $20. FriâSat at 8:15 pm. Through May 13.
CROSSING OVER
Opening. Characters from the 1930s wander around modern-day Seattle. Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences at Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 676-6895. $6â$10. Opening Wed May 17 at 7 pm. Through May 20.
DEBUTANTE BALLS
Opening. See Theater News. Pat Graney Company and National Performance Network at Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, www.brownpapertickets.com. $10â$15. Opening Wed May 17 at 7 and 10 pm. Through May 19.
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
Ongoing. A mid-â90s relic about the supposed prehistoric propensities of the two sexes. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $39.50â$45. Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Tickets available through May 28.
DINNER & DREAMS
Ongoing. The dinner-theater extravaganza, with European-style cirque performances as garnish. Teatro ZinZanni, 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015. $99â$125. WedâSat at 6:30 pm, Sun at 5:30 pm.
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
Opening. For the children.Sprouts Childrenâs Theatre at SecondStory Repertory, 16587 NE 74th St, Redmond, 425-881-6777. Opening Fri May 12 at 7 pm. SatâSun at 1 and 3 pm. Through May 21.
HARVEST
Final week. A third-world organ-giver named Om and a first-world organ-getter named Ginnin.Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3940 Brooklyn Ave NE, www.ticketwindowonline.com. $8â$12. ThursâSat at 7:30 pm. Through May 14.
HELLO, DOLLY
Goinâ bonkers in Yonkers. Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $24â$48. ThursâFri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sunday at 7 pm, Wed at 8 pm. Through June 25.
HONUS AND ME
A tale of self-confidence and baseball, featuring Stranger Genius Awardâwinner Gabriel Baron. Seattle Childrenâs Theatre, 201 Thomas St, 441-3322. $16â$31. Fri at 7 pm, SatâSun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through June 11.
HOUSE OF MIRTH
Final week. âBased on the Edith Wharton novel of the same name, this production is longish, tragic, and pretty good. An unmarried society woman partially digs her own grave (gambling debt and a desire to marry rich) and partially has it dug for her (repressive social mores and scheming rich bitches) but by the end, her grave is well and dug. The moral of the story? Donât gamble. And marry the nice man of modest means while you have the chance.â (Brendan Kiley)Book-It at Center House Theater, 305 Harrison St, 216-0833. $15â$30. ThursâFri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm. Through May 13.
JUNIE B. JONES AND A LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS
It sounds like a Belle and Sebastian song, but itâs actually a bright musical about a feisty kindergartner. Seattle Childrenâs Theatre, 201 Thomas St, 441â3322. $16â$31. Fri at 7 pm, SatâSun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through June 18.
KING HENRY
See review this issue.Ghost Light Theatricals at Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Ave, www.brownpapertickets.com. $10â$12. FriâSat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through May 21.
LATE NITE CATECHISM
Ongoing. âThe real point is not the adult-catechism monologue, but the scriptâs gaps, in which Sister Aubrey Manning dispenses tissues to cover salacious displays of flesh and kitschy prizes to reward the dumbstruck targets of her improvisations.â (Annie Wagner) Cloud 9 Productions at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $24.50â$29.50. ThursâSat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Tickets available through Aug 27.
MACBETH
See review this issue. Seattle Opera at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, 389-7676. $41â$135. Sat at 7:30 pm. Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 20.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICALâ˘
Ongoing. âWhat makes this toweringly formulaic crap about dusty uteruses even moderately bearable? The consummate cast was ferocious and fast.â (Adrian Ryan) ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $45. ThursâFri at 8 pm, Sat at 4 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, TuesâWed at 8 pm. Tickets available through May 28.
MISS AMERICA: A FUGUE BORN IN 1969
âMiss America opens with a Dostoyevskian pile of loose threadsâthe characters are all friends, spouses, or acquaintancesâand we watch them weave together, their individual crises coming to a head in the concussion grenades and broken glass of the Battle in Seattle.â (Brendan Kiley) Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $18, under 18 free, Thurs by donation. ThursâSat at 8. Through May 20.
MISS WITHERSPOON
See review this issue.ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $10â$54. Thurs at 2 and 7:30 pm, FriâSat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7:30 pm, TuesâWed at 7:30 pm. Through May 28.
NICHOLAS NICKLEBY
A new Charles Dickens musical. Centerstage at Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, 253-661-1444. $7â$20. FriâSat at 8 pm. Sun at 2 pm. Through May 28.
OUT AT HOME
One weekend only. Jeff Hoytâs monologue about his love forâand his wifeâs indifference towardâsports. Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave, 587-4184. $5â$12. ThursâFri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm.
PASSPORT
Opening. Eight 10-minute plays about love and lust and miscommunication, each set on a different continent, by Bret Fetzer. Annex Theatre at Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 1-800-838-3006. $5â$10. Opening Tues May 16 at 7:30 pm. Wed at 7:30 pm. Through June 14.
PIPPIN
The story of Pippin the Hunchback, son of Charlemagne. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $19â$71. ThursâFri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 1:30 and 7 pm, TuesâWed at 7:30 pm. Through May 21.
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE: COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED)
The âbad boys of abridgementâ do the USA. Seattle Theatre Group at the Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 292-2787. $31. Wed at 7:30 pm. Through May 18.
ROUNDING THIRD
Final week. âOnce you understand Michael and Don are The Odd Couple of Little League dads (a fact established in the first five minutes of the two-act play), thereâs nowhere left to go. I didnât even learn anything new about baseball.â (Brendan Kiley) Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $10â$46. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm.
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENâS FESTIVAL
Opening. Some of the worldâs finest entertainers, from Polish hardcore folk to Belgian clowns to African jazz, culled for Seattle. Seattle Center, see www.seattleinternational.org for details. Opening May 15. Through May 22.
STONES IN HIS POCKETS
Extended. âThis two-man show about Irish extras in a Hollywood movie is like a well-made sandwichâwarm, charming, and full of cheese.â (Brendan Kiley) Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 388-0569. $18â$20. ThursâSat at 7:30 pm. Through May 27.
TALK ABOUT THE PASSION
A story about publishers making money off human tragedy. Outsiders Inn at Studio-Current, 1417 10th Ave, www.outsiders-inn.com. $8â$12. FriâSat at 8 pm. Through May 27.
WHAT IS SEXY?
Washington Ensemble Theatre at Little Theatre, 608 19th Ave E, www.brownpapertickets.com. $10â$15. ThursâMon at 8 pm. Through May 29.
DANCE
BREAKING GROUND
Final week. Dance in an improv vein by a Christian troupe. 6th Day Dance at East Hall Theater, 1525 10th Ave, 425-284-2624. $15. FriâSat at 8 pm. Through May 13.
ELEGANT ABSURDITY
Final week. New work by AndrĂŠ Bouchard, Sarah Parton, and others. Walrus Dance Company at R.E.D. Performance Loft, 89 Yesler Way, www.brownpapertickets.com. $10â$15. ThursâSat at 8 pm. Through May 13.
KALEIDOSCOPE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPRING CONCERT
One weekend only. A dance company of kids aged 7 to 15.Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, 325-6500. $8â$12. Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm, Sun at 3:30 pm.
KEIKO OOKA
One night only. Flamenco guitar, singing, and dancing.Amorfo Flamenco at Georgetown Ballroom, 5623 Airport Way S, 853-4277. $18. Sat May 13 at 8 pm.
MOLT
See review. Final week. A âsymbolic autobiography on desire, love, and sexual identityâ by Paige Barnes. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, www.brownpapertickets.com. $10â$15. ThursâSat at 8 pm. Through May 13.
NEXT
One weekend only. A semi-annual program featuring four local choreographers. Velocity MainSpace Theatre, 915 E Pine, 325-8773. $10â$15. FriâSat at 8 pm.
OTHER JELLO
Previewing. Two actors, a ballerina, and three modern dancers. Plus set design by Etta Lilienthal. Maureen Whiting Company at Lee Center for the Arts, Seattle University, 323-9405. $10â$20. Preview performance Sat May 13 at 4 pm.
CABARET
12 MINUTES MAX: A PERFORMANCE EXHIBITION
One weekend only. Clowning, dance, and solo jazz guitar.On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, no reservations. $7. SunâMon at 7 pm.
BAKE SALE BURLESQUE
One night only. A fundraiser for the Exotic World Museum: Itâs a little weird that a museum dedicated to erotic dancingâa surprisingly lucrative industryâwould need a fundraiser, but whatever.Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 441-5823. $10. Fri May 12 at 7 and 8:30 pm.
BURLESQUE BEHIND THE PINK DOOR
With Paula the Swedish Housewife. Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley. No reservations required. $10. (21+ w/ID.) Sat at 10:30 pm. Through May 27.
COLUMBIA CITY CABARET
Ongoing.A âsaucyâ cabaret, hosted by Tamara the Trapeze lady. Columbia City Theatre, 4916 Rainier Ave S, no reservations required. $15 (21+ w/ID). Fri at 9 pm.
COME FLY WITH ME
A Rat Pack revue by David Jon Wilson. Thumpers, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Tues at 8 pm. Through May 16.
TREY PARKERâS CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL GAY CABARET EDITION
Final week. The infamous slasher spoof by Trey Parker (of South Park) recast as gay cabaret dinner theater. âThe most surprising, insane, and ultimately tragic thing about Cannibal! was the actual presence, in the actual audience, of the actual Trey Parker. Quiet, cordial, and extremely focused on whatever he was eating, Parker spent most of the evening not laughing, not smiling, and somehow not openly weeping.â (Lindy West) Thumpers, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $15. FriâSat at 7 pm. Through May 13.
IMPROV & COMEDY
Jim Short at Comedy Underground, 222 Main St, 800-325-7328. $6â$15 (21+ w/ID required). Thurs at 8:30 pm, FriâSat at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Aries Spears at Giggles Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, 526-5653. $12. FriâSat at 8 and 10 pm. Jet City Improv at Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, 325â6500. $8â$10. Fri at 10:30 pm. Sat at 8 and 10:30 pm. Theatresports at Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 781-9273. $8â$12. FriâSat at 10:30 pm, Sun at 7 pm. Comedy Night at Mirabeau Room, 529 Queen Anne Ave N, www.prokomedy.com. $5. Wed at 8 pm.
86âD
Improv actors from Jet City, Seattle goga, Live Girls, etc., in an improv âjam.â Jerk Alert Productions at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 324-6328. $3. Sun at 8:30 pm. Through May 21.
THE CODY RIVERS SHOW WITH FRESH MEAT
Final week. A sketch comedy double-header with the athletic gents from the Cody Rivers Show and NYCâs Fresh Meat. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, www.brownpapertickets.com. $12. ThursâSat at 8 pm. Through May 13.
KAZOO! MOSTLY ERECT
One night only. Sketch comedy.Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 441-5823. $5. Sat at 7:30.
REALITY WORLD: SEASON 2
A reality show thatâs actually improvised. Wing-It Productions at Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, www.wingitpresents.com. $10. ThursâFri at 8 pm. Through June 23.
SANCTUARY ART CENTER BENEFIT FOR HOMELESS YOUTH
One night only. Benefit comedy show by Jet City Improv and Sensible Shoes. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, TK. $TK. Wed at 7 pm.
STIMULUS
Improv that âelicits a physiological or psychological response.â Jerk Alert Productions at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 324-6328. $10. Sat at 10:30 pm. Through May 20.
LATE NIGHT
BURNING BRIDGES
A multimedia sketch comedy show about the Ave.Wing-It Productions at Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, www.wingitpresents.com. $5. Fri at 12:30 am. Through June 30.
CUPCAKE
Extended. A dirty, drinky improv where two fellas enact the audienceâs âwildest dreams.â Wing-It Productions at Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, www.wingitpresents.com. $5. Sat at midnight. Through May 28.
THE STAY UP LATE SHOW
One night only. Featuring dancer Pat Graney, transgender performance artist Scott Turner Schofield, film director Chris Diani, and more. Hosted by Rebecca M. Davis. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, no reservations. $10. Sat May 13 at 10 pm.
THE TWILIGHT ZONE: LIVE!
The late-night hit returns with âThird from the Sunâ and âA Short Drink from a Certain Fountain.â Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $12. FriâSat at 11 pm. Through May 20.
SPECIAL EVENTS
IN THE ABSENCE OF SPRING
One weekend only. A staged reading of a play about the relatives of the victims of an airline bombing.Mirror Stage Company at Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University, 686-3729. Free ($5 suggested donation). Sun May 14 at 2 pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 686-3729. Mon May 15 at 7 pm.
KRISTIN FLANDERS
One night only. Kristin is an actor. She will talk about what itâs like to be an actor. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $10. Mon May 15 at 7:30 pm.
NIGHTSTORIES: BEGINNINGS
One night only. Short stories read by actors. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 NE 74th St, Redmond, 425-881-6777. $8. Sat May 13 at 8:30 pm.
OPEN BOX
Short new works by local playwrights. Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 441-5823. $3. Sat May 13 at 4:30 pm.
REACT OPEN HOUSE
Repertory Actors Theatre at Primavera Arts Center, 112 Fifth Ave N, 364-3283. Free. Sat at 4 pm.