OPENING THIS WEEK
BIG LOVE 路 A Contemporary Theatre
DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR 路 Moore Theatre
GYPSY 路 5th Avenue Theatre
JET CITY IMPROV 路 ArtsWest Playhouse
THE LANGUAGE OF ANGELS 路 Theater Schmeater
ONCE IN EUROPA 路 Mottola Theatre Project
SOUTH PACIFIC 路 Civic Light Opera
SQUATTER'S RIGHTS 路 Printer's Devil Theatre
TINTYPES 路 Renton Civic Theatre
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 路 Centerstage
ONE WEEK ONLY
BALLET FOLKLORICO "QUETZALLI" DE VERACRUZ 路 Kirkland Performance Center
GISELLE 路 Olympic Ballet Theatre
INMAN 路 Seattle Repertory Theatre
MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE COMPANY 路 UW World Dance Series
THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS 路 Paramount Theatre
TWO KNOCKS & A WHISTLE 路 Swing This!
CLOSING THIS WEEK
A TALE OF THREE WISHES 路 Cry of the Rooster Theatre/Seattle Public Theatre
"ART" 路 Seattle Repertory Theatre
THE HABIT 路 Annex Theatre
LIFE AND LOVE 路 Cabaret at the Cr锚pe de Paris
LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES 路 Northwest Puppet Center
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR 路 Seattle Shakespeare Company
THE RED ROOM 路 Richard Hugo House
SWEET THURSDAY 路 Book-It
OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS
21 DOG YEARS: DOING TIME @ AMAZON.COM
Mike Daisey dishes dirt on his experiences at Amazon.com, weaving in other topics as well. "The show, much like the new economy itself, has wonderful highs but sadly some staggering lows." (Tamara Paris) Speakeasy Backroom, 2304 Second Ave, 444-4336. $10. Fri-Sat at 8. EXTENDED through May 12.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Lorraine Hansberry's classic family drama, progenitor of the "Mama on the Couch"-type plays that were so ruthlessly satirized in The Colored Museum. Reviewed this issue. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $30-$42 ($10 for anyone 25 or under). Tues-Thurs & Sun at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2. Through May 19.
A TALE OF THREE WISHES
A Jewish legend told through shadow puppets; the puppet design is based on the painting of Marc Chagall. Reviewed this issue. Cry of the Rooster Theatre at Seattle Public Theatre, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 524-1300. $12 adults, $8 children, $34 family (2 adults, 2 kids, plus $5 for additional kids). Fri-Sat at 7, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 29.
*"ART"
The recent Broadway hit about three friends and a white-on-white piece of art. "A revealing web of social discomfort, both well-observed and funny. I just wish this web caught something more substantial than these particular flies." (Bret Fetzer) Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $15-$42. Tues-Sun at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 28.
BIG LOVE
Charles Mee's revision of an Aeschylus tragedy, about 50 brides who decide to murder their 50 grooms. Features nudity, we are warned. A Contemporary Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $30-$42. Tues-Thurs & Sun at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, 2 pm matinees on April 29, May 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20. Through May 20.
COME BACK TO THE RE-BAR, DINA MARTINA DINA MARTINA--THE BEST OF DINA, PARTS 1 & 2
Just the high points, split over two nights. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St (at Boren), 325-6500. $12 each show, $20 for both. Part 1: Thurs-Fri at 8; Part 2: Sat-Sun at 8. It will run until it dies.
GRACE AND GLORIE
A dying old woman has to cope with a sophisticated New York caretaker. Heartwarming, I'm sure. RipTide Theatre Company at Liberty Deli, 2722 Alki SW, 405-8433. $22 in advance, $25 at door (includes buffet dinner). Fri-Sun at 7:30 (dinner served at 6:30). Through May 12.
GYPSY
Tale of a bawdy stripper, set to jaunty song. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 625-1418. $17-$58. Tues-Sat at 8, Sun at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 2. Through May 20.
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Bobby Jr. debates his grandmother about the existence of God; God intercedes on her behalf and Bobby tries to take advantage of it. From the playwright of The Kentucky Cycle. Taproot Theatre Company, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $17-$25 ($10 for under 25). Wed-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat at 2. (Friday performances are followed by NightCap improv comedy at 10.) Through May 5.
INMAN
A staged reading of a new play about Arthur Crew Inman, who recorded his life in obsessive detail from the age of 8 until his suicide at 60. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $15. One weekend only: Thurs-Sat at 7:30, Sat at 2.
KILLER JOE
Off-Broadway hit about violent trailer trash. "Does the script's deliberate political incorrectness go anywhere or accomplish anything besides its goal of being in our faces, so politically incorrect? I say no." (Stacey Levine) Empty Space, 3509 Fremont N, 547-7500. $20-$28. Tues-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2, Sun at 7. Through May 19.
THE LANGUAGE OF ANGELS
Three overlapping Appalachian ghost stories, from hot young playwright Naomi Iizuka. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 324-5801. $12 (under 18 free); opening night gala on Fri April 27 is $15. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2 on May 13 & 20. Through June 2.
LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES
A young prince falls in love with three citrus fruits. Performed by the Carter Family Marionettes at Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave NE, 523-2579. $8.50 adults, $7 seniors, $6.50 children. Fri at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 1 & 3 pm. Through April 29.
THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO
Christopher Durang's semi-autobiographical comedy about his parents' marriage. A lesson in why you should never have children. Reviewed this issue. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $20 general, $17 students/seniors/matinees. Thurs-Sat at 8; 3 pm matinees on April 29 and May 5. Through May 5.
*THE MASTER AND MARGARITA
This wildly popular adaptation of the Bulgakov novel returns. From theater simple at the Brig, Bldg 406, Sand Point Naval Reserve, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 325-6500. $15 general, $13 students/seniors ($25 opening night gala, pay-what-you-can on Thurs April 26). Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through May 5.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
The corpulent Falstaff sends the same love letter to two women; hijinks ensue. Pure froth, Shakespeare or not. Seattle Shakespeare Company at the Performance Studio, lower level of the Seattle Center House, 733-8222. $18-$22 adults, $10-$12 students/seniors. Thurs-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Through April 29.
*THE OBSCENE BIRD OF NIGHT
A wealthy family surrounds their deformed child with other freaks so he'll never know that he's different. "These intersecting plots and many layers of myth and fantasy unfold like a flower to reveal at its heart nothing more or less than what it means to draw breath and dream." (Tamara Paris) Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 7. Through May 5.
ONCE IN EUROPA
New play about disastrous love in an Alpine village, based on a story by John Berger. The Mottola Theatre Project at Freehold Theatre, 1529 10th Ave, 729-1590. $8. Thurs-Sun at 8. Through May 13.
*PEARL
Office mayhem, ranging from layoffs to shootings, turns a couple of workdays into living hell. "Pearl delivers a very funny, and very entertaining, bottom line." (Traci Vogel) Annex Theatre, 1916 Fourth Ave, 728-0933. $12 general, $7 students. Wed-Sat at 8. Through May 5.
RAISED IN CAPTIVITY
Yet another dysfunctional comedy by award-winning playwright Nicky Silver. Reviewed this issue. Moonlight Theatre Company at Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Ave, 367-2174. $12. Thurs-Sat at 8. Through May 12.
THE RED ROOM
A Southern gothic drama from S.P. Miskowski. "The story unfolds with the dull certainty of a called-move square dance.... Still, there's something to be said for an unflinching eye and creative execution." (Tom Spurgeon) Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 325-0683. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through April 29.
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL
The horrors of public school turned into goofy comedy. Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14.50-$22. Fri at 7, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30. Through June 10.
SOUTH PACIFIC
Sailor boys and hula girls belt out Broadway tunes. Civic Light Opera at the Jane Addams Theatre, 11051 34th Ave NE, 363-2809. $18-$22. Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30, through May 19. (Still plagued by that nasty strike problem, so you may have to cross a picket line to see the show.)
*SWEET THURSDAY
"Book-It's smooth presentation of Steinbeck's toothsome prose is lovely." (Stacey Levine) Book-It at Theater Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, 325-6500. $18 general, $14 students/seniors ($5 student rate on Sun April 29). Wed-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 4. Through April 29.
WINNIE-THE-POOH
Bear gets stuck in honey jar to the delight of vengeful bees. Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $21-$22 adults, $14.50-$15.50 students/seniors/children. Fri at 7, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30. Through May 20.
DANCE
GISELLE
Classic ballet about a peasant girl who kills herself over her upper-class lover, then returns from death to save his life. Olympic Ballet Theatre at the Moore Theatre, Second & Virginia, 292-ARTS. $12-$25. One weekend only: Sat at 8, Sun at 2.
MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE COMPANY
A multi-media mix of new and old work from one of the giants of modern dance. See Stranger Suggests. UW World Series, Meany Theatre, UW campus, 543-4880. $36. One weekend only: Thurs-Sat at 8.
SILK ROAD
A new multi-media work from A.C. Petersen Dance and House of Dames, about the stories of immigrant women in the workplace. Reviewed this issue. Consolidated Works, 410 Terry Ave, 720-5252. $16. Wed-Sun at 8, Sat mat at 4. Through May 5.
TWO KNOCKS & A WHISTLE
Razzle-dazzle swing dance extravaganza. Swing This! at the Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, Second Floor, 325-6500. $10. Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 7. Through April 29.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR
Barry Humphries' beloved drag persona comes to Seattle. See Stranger Suggests. Moore Theatre, Second and Virginia, 292-ARTS. $30-$50. Tues-Thurs at 7:30; Fri-Sat at 8; Wed, Sat-Sun at 2. Through May 13.
LIFE AND LOVE
From first kiss to kiss-off, in song. Cabaret at the Cr锚pe de Paris, second level of Rainier Square, 1333 Fifth Ave, 623-4111. $42 dinner and show, $16 show only (limited seating). Fri-Sat at 8:30. Through April 28.
THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS
Tom and Dick are still taking it on the road. Paramount Theatre, Ninth & Pine, 628-0888. $19.50-$39.50. One night only: Sat April 28, 8 pm.
SQUATTER'S RIGHTS
Short-play-and-other-stuff event, featuring a new musical by Herbert Bergel and short plays by Heidi Schreck and Richard LeFebvre, among others. See Bio Box. Printer's Devil Theatre at New City Theatre in the 1st Christian Church, 1632 Broadway, 860-7163. Pay-what-you-can. One weekend only: Fri-Sat at 8.
LATE NIGHT
CABARET: THE RESURRECTION
Everything from drag queens (including host Hellen Havokk), live music, naked poetry, fire-breathers, and sword-swallowers. Coffee Messiah, 1554 E. Olive Way, 861-8233. $5. Every Saturday at midnight.
*THE HABIT
"Sketch comedy so hilarious, it can only be described in italics." (Jason Pagano) Annex Theatre, 1916 Fourth Ave, www.thehabit.org. $7, $5 students. Fri-Sat at 11. Through April 28.
JET CITY IMPROV
The popular improvisational troupe is adding a late night performance in West Seattle. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $7 general, $5 students. Sat at 10:30, ad nauseam.
LONG RUNS
JET CITY IMPROV at University Heights Center, 781-3879.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at A Contemporary Theatre, 292-7676.
MYSTERIAN at Illusionz Magical Entertainment Center, Issaquah, 425-427-2444.
THEATERSPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.
ELSEWHERE
BALLET FOLKLORICO "QUETZALLI" DE VERACRUZ
Regional music and dances of Mexico. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $22 general, $18 students/seniors. One night only: Fri April 27, 7:30 pm.
TINTYPES
Musical about the turn of the century. 1899-1900, that is. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S Third St, 425-226-5529. $20 general, $15 students/seniors. Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through May 27.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Boo, Scout, and Atticus Finch. Centerstage, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, 253-661-1444. $19 general, $16 students/seniors. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through May 13.
WEST SIDE STORY
Romeo & Juliet in song, with an ethnic twist. Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $22-$40. Wed-Sat at 8, Sun and selected Sats at 2, selected Suns at 7. Through June 24.
CALLS
*NOTE: This will be the last appearance of the CALLS section. CALLS have now moved to the Classifieds section.*
Freehold is offering Diversity Scholarships for persons of color 18 or older (as of June 1, 2001) who can demonstrate financial need and are looking for actor training. For an application form, write to: Freehold Studio/Theatre Lab, Scholarship Selection Committee, 1525 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Or call 323-7499, ext. 31. Deadline: Mon May 14 at noon.
Seattle Children's Theatre holding season auditions between April 16-27. For appointments, send picture and resume, copy of equity card (if you have one), and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Auditions, Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109. Equity members will receive audition slots before non-equity actors.