The marketing campaign for this play is horrifying—Seattle
Shakespeare Company is calling the problematic problem play a
“romantic comedy”—but the production doesn’t seem to be much
affected. The vibrant Sarah Harlett stars as Helena, a girl
physician whose evident smarts don’t prevent her from throwing
herself at a snotty, unworthy boy. Bitterly funny, fast-paced, and
well acted, All’s Well That Ends Well is thoroughly
enjoyable. Just don’t call it a romantic comedy. (Seattle
Shakespeare Company at Center House Theatre, Seattle Center,
684-7200. 7:30 pm, $20–$34.) ANNIE
WAGNER

Annie Wagner is The Stranger's former film editor. She was born and raised in Capitol Hill, but has since lived in such far-flung locales as Phoenix, AZ, Charlottesville, VA, and Wedgwood. After graduating...