OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS
CARMEN
Bizet’s Carmen is a Spanish Gypsy who speaks–or rather, sings–the language of love. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle Center, 389-7676. $43-$103. Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 30.
THE COUNTESS
Opening. Scandal in the Victorian aristocracy, care of Theatre Babylon. Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $10-$15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 7.
DEAF KIDS DRAMA FESTIVAL
One day only. SCT just got rid of Aslan, and now they’re hosting some ASL. What’s next, a play called “As Loopy as Linda”? Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $6-$9. Sat Jan 17 at 2:30 and 5:30 pm.
DREAM OF ZEUS
Opening. The Fisher Ensemble’s new opera, assisted by dance, masks, and Japanese drumming. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 325-6500. $13-$22. Fri-Sat and Mon at 8 pm. Through Jan 25.
THE EXONERATED
Final week. Celeb-agitprop about death row, performed by Lynn Redgrave and Brian Dennehy. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 292-2787. $25-$45. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 8 pm. Through Jan 18.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Sondheim’s aqueduct musical is spiked with local straight theater favorites like R. Hamilton Wright and Timothy Piggee. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $18-$64. Opening Thurs Jan 15 at 8 pm. Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 1 and 7 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 1.
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
Opening. Young Slop is the leading boy in this round of Dickensian theater-cum-winetasting. E. B. Foote Winery, 127 B SW 153rd St, Burien, 242-3852. $20. Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm, Mon at 7 pm. Through Feb 1.
KING LEAR
Opening. ACT Artistic Director Kurt Beattie stars in Shakespeare’s anti-aging drama. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St, Seattle Center, 733-8222. $18-$24. Preview performances Tues-Wed Jan 20-21 at 7:30 pm.
LETTICE AND LOVAGE
Opening. A Peter Shaffer comedy–no word on whether the soup that inspired the play’s title will accompany your dinner. Liberty Deli, 2722 Alki Ave, 935-8420. $14 (show only), $29 (with dinner). Fri-Sat at 7 pm. Through Feb 13.
LIVING OUT
An illegal immigrant and the lawyer who employs her stumble across some common ground. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Second Ave and Mercer St, Seattle Center, 443-2222. $10-$46. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 7:30 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 31.
LOVE, EXCITING LOVE
Love, Exciting Love finds the ladies of the Typing Explosion consorting with Super 8 film and an Icelandic-saga puppet show, under the able conflict-of-interest direction of Stranger writer Bret Fetzer. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 568-0728. No advance tickets, $12 at the door. Tues at 8 pm, 21 and over with ID required. Through Feb 10.
THE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE KINGDOM
One weekend only. See Theater News. An interactive theatrical exhibition exploring human aggression. Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $10. Thurs-Sun Jan 15-18 at 8 pm.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
The late-Georgian period was great for sexy repartee. Book-It Repertory Theatre at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 216-0833. $15-$26. Opening Thurs Jan 15 at 7:30 pm. Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 15.
TEATRO ZINZANNI
Big talent, pretty good food, and more tipsy suburbanites than you can run from. Teatro ZinZanni, 2301 Sixth Ave, 802-0015. Thurs-Sat at 6:30 pm, Sun at 5:30 pm. Ongoing.
SCOTAPALOOZA
Opening. Life’s mysteries explained, thanks to humble playwright Scot Bastian. Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 372-0971. $10. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm. Through Jan 31.
SEA HORSE
A romance between a barmaid and a sailor. Theatre on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, 253-272-2145. $12.50-$28. Thurs at 7 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 7 pm, Tues at 7 pm, Wed at 2 and 8 pm. Through Jan 25.
VILNA’S GOT A GOLEM
Opening. A Jewish theater troupe faces off with a government censor in czarist Russia. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $10-$24. Preview Tues Jan 20 at 7:30 pm. Opening Wed Jan 21 at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 7.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Final week. The precocious kids of Broadway Bound perform the classic musical about the most depressed toddlers in the universe. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway Ave, 526-5437. $5-$8. Thurs-Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 3 and 7 pm. Through Jan 18.
DANCE
FLIPEOGRAPHY AND OTHER WORKS
One weekend only. Choreographer Carla Barragán presents an evening of dance and interactive flipbooks. Velocity MainSpace Theater, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 325-6500. $12-$15. Fri-Sun Jan 16-18 at 8 pm.
* NEW WORKS
One weekend only. A benefit for the Spectrum Dance Theater Apprentice Program. Madrona Dance Studio, 800 Lake Washington Blvd, 325-4161. $10. Sat-Sun Jan 17-18 at 7:30 pm.
OPEN REHEARSAL
One night only. A rehearsal for February’s Spectrum Dance performances. Madrona Dance Studio, 800 Lake Washington Blvd, 325-4161. Free. Mon Jan 19 at 7 pm.
WINTER DANCE FEST 2004
One day only. A dance competition during the day and a Latin exhibition in the evening. Washington Dance Club, 1017 Stewart St, 628-8939. $5-$25. Sat Jan 17 at 11 am and 8 pm.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
CAGE MATCH
Eight improv teams are competing to win performance slots at the Seattle Festival of Improv. This week: Dead Parrot’s Society vs. Countless Crows. Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way. $5, tickets available at the door only. Sun at 7 pm. Through Feb 22.
SETH BUCHWALD, CHRIS MOLINEUX
One weekend only. Standup comedy at Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St, 628-0303. $6-$12. Thurs at 8:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8:30 and 10:30 pm.
LES COMEDIENNES
Glamazon Follies and the Swedish Housewife provide a post-holiday dose of Parisian glamour. Thumper’s Restaurant and Bar, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Fri-Sat at 9:30 pm. Through Jan 25.
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON SHOW
Opening. See article, page 23. Improv and live reenactments of classic cartoons. Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE, 781-3879. $8-$10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through Feb 13.
SEARCHING FOR LIFE AFTER RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
Forward-looking nostalgia at Cabaret on the Hill. Thumper’s Restaurant and Bar, 1500 E Madison St, 328-3800. $10. Sun at 8:30 pm. Through Jan 25.
SEATTLE NEUTRINO PROJECT
Opening. Dedicated to the art of live, improvised movies. Market Theatre, 1421 Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 21.
STUDIO SERIES
Freehold Studio Theatre/Lab presents its 10th annual festival of student and faculty work. Freehold’s East Hall Theatre, 1525 10th Ave, second floor, 323-7499. Donation. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Play readings Sat at 10:30 pm and Sun at 5 pm. Through Feb 1.
DANIEL TOSH, TRAVIS VAN GOGH
One weekend only. Standup comedy at Giggles Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way, 526-5653. $12. Fri-Sun Jan 16-18 at 8 and 10 pm.
VINCE VALENZUELA
One weekend only. Standup comedy plus short films at Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-4823. $10. Fri-Sat Jan 16-17 at 8 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
HARPER’S TRIANGLE
One night only. A reading of a new screenplay by Peter Darchuk. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 381-3218. Free. Mon Jan 19 at 7 pm.
MUSEUM PIECES
One night only. Scenes from a new work about the legacy of the Holocaust. Northern Trust Bank, 1414 Fourth Ave, 381-8325. Donation. Wed Jan 21 at 6 pm.
THE REACT DECADE
One night only. A performance retrospective, preview, and benefit for ReAct Theatre. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, 364-3283. $10. Sun Jan 18 at 7:30 pm.
LONG RUNS
BIG WHEEL BINGO at Rendezvous, 441-5823.
BUBBA AND THE BITCH at Bar, 322-1788.
* THE HOKUM HALL VARIETY SHOW at Hokum Hall, 937-3613.
JET CITY IMPROV at Historic University Theatre, 352-8291.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at ACT, 292-7676.
THEATRESPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.
