OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS
ANOTHER DAY IN BAGHDAD
Opening. Iraq War veteran David A. Tucker II wrote this play about the quotidian lives of soldiers deployed in the capital city. Stage One Theater, North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way N, 527-3661. Donation. Preview performance Thurs Feb 10 at 7:30 pm. Opening Fri Feb 11 at 7:30 pm. Sat at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 27.
BODYBODY: YOU CAN’T TELL BY LOOKING
Final week. “Whatever message about body image that Vanessa McGrady hoped to convey is buried in the crushing avalanche of the plot.” (Annie Wagner) Limelight Productions at Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave N, 800-838-3006. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 12.
THE CHOSEN
Aaron Posner directs his adaptation of Chaim Potok’s classic coming-of-age-in-the-yeshiva novel. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 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 March 12.
THE CHRIS SCHUSSLER INCIDENT
“It will send you back to a funny, brutal past you never knew you had. ” (Annie Wagner) Printer’s Devil Theatre at Chamber Theatre, 915 E Pine St, fourth floor, 860-7163. $14. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 19.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
The quick and the condensed at Seattle Public Theater, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 524-1300. $12-$20. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 27.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
See review this issue. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $15-$29. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, Wed at 7:30 pm. Through March 5.
THE EXORCIST: THE MUSICAL
Opening. Regan Teresa MacNeil breaks into screechy demon song. Bad Actor Productions at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St. Tickets at the door only, $12. Opening Fri Feb 11 at 9 pm. Sat at 8 pm. Through March 5.
GLITTRA’S MISSION
Opening. SCT partners Speeltheater Holland developed this adaptation of a children’s story about a guardian angel. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14-$28. Opening Fri Feb 11 at 7 pm. Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30 pm. Through March 26.
GOD DAMN TOM
See review this issue. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 26.
JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
A musical revue about the cabaret songwriter. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 NE 74th St, Redmond Town Center, 425-881-6777. $20-$24. Fri-Sat at 8:15 pm. Through Feb 19.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
Final week. The wolf is a vegetarian in this musical comedy for the very young. StoryBook Theater at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $8.50. Sat at 11 am, 1, 3 pm, Sun at 1 and 3 pm. Through Feb 13.
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Final week. “The plot is farcical, the conflicts are shallow, the language is incantatory and grating–and, to make matters worse, this production is overeager and dull.” (Christopher Frizzelle) Center House Theatre, first floor, Seattle Center, 733-8222. $18-$26. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Late-night cabaret following performance Sat Feb 12 at 10:30 pm, $16. Through Feb 13.
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM
“A sturdy rendition of the work that made August Wilson’s reputation.” (Annie Wagner) Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $10-$46. Thurs-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 and 7:30 pm, Tues at 7:30 pm, Wed at 2 and 7:30 pm. Through Feb 19.
MARRIAGE PLAY
Final week. Edward Albee’s look at a day in the middling lives of Gillian and Jack. Anton Productions at Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, 325-6500. $12-$14. Fri-Sun at 7:30 pm. Through Feb 13.
ONSTAGE
One night only. A benefit revue featuring songs from Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Dreamgirls, and more. Contemporary Classics at Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3931 Brooklyn Ave NE, 425-643-9671. $15-$20. Sun Feb 13 at 8 pm.
ORPHEUS
Extended. “When you’re faced with a wasteland full of clocks without hands and a goofy cardboard lyre, you want some sugar to make the surrealist medicine go down. This cast can’t provide it.” (Annie Wagner) Open Circle Theater, 421 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $12. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 26.
PENNY UPSTART AND THE WIDGET WAR
A new comedy written and directed by Jeff Stilwell. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St, Everett, 325-6500. $17-$20. Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 7 pm. Through Feb 27.
RED, HOT, & COLE
Final week. The biographical musical about Cole Porter. Civic Light Opera at Magnuson Park Recreation Theatre Center, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 363-2809. $20-$30. Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 13.
RED BADGE OF COURAGE
The world premiere of a new adaptation of Stephen Crane’s Civil War novel. 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 March 5.
SEX*BUT
Final week. Eric Sniedze directs a new play inspired by the eighth chapter of the 1969 bestseller Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 323-0388. $10. Thurs-Sun at 8 pm. Through Feb 13.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Previewing. A stage adaptation of the classic MGM musical, complete with downpour. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 292-2787. $18-$70. Preview performances Sat Feb 12 at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 1:30 pm, Tues-Wed at 7:30 pm. Through March 5.
THREE VIEWINGS
Opening. Six Feet Under-style gallows humor, in three monologues. Theater simple at Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 325-6500. $10-$15. Opening Fri Feb 11 at 8 pm. Sat at 2 and 8 pm. Through March 5.
TREAT HER LIKE A LADY… OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL
One night only. Roy Fegan’s gospel musical is “an inspirational story of love and faith.” Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 292-2787. $32.50-$47.50. Sun Feb 13 at 7 pm.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
One week only. A benefit performance at HUB Auditorium, UW campus. $4-$5. Thurs-Fri Feb 10-11 at 7 pm.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
The long-running vagina chatalotta at Stone Soup Theatre, 4035 Stone Way N, 633-1883. $15-$18. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 26.
WAITING FOR LEFTY
See Stranger Suggests. Extended. “Sheila Daniels’ tough, high-voltage staging doesn’t leave much to complain about. ” (Annie Wagner) Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 325-6500. $15-$18. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm, Mon at 8 pm. Gala event Sat Feb 12 at 6:30 pm, $50. Through Feb 20.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
A mystery actor stars at the Woman in this Gothic ghost play. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St, 292-7676. $10-$35. Thurs at 7 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sun at 2 and 8 pm, Sun at 1 and 6 pm, Tues-Wed at 7 pm. Through March 6.
DANCE
ALL STRAVINSKY
Final week. A mixed repertory program with choreography by Kent Stowell, George Balanchine, and Glen Tetley. Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, 441-2424. $20-$137. Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Through Feb 13.
MASTERS EN’ TAP II
One weekend only. Tap dancers from around the country. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 893-9900. $15-$28. Fri-Sat Feb 11-12 at 8 pm.
IMPROV, CABARET, & COMEDY
BURLESQUE 101 RECITAL
One night only. A graduation performance at Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. Tickets available at the door only, $10. Sat Feb 12 at 7:30 and 9 pm.
DAYTIME TV
Final week. “The faux soap fell sadly short of skewering its subjects.” (Annie Wagner) Wing-It Productions at Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, 325-6500. $10. Thurs-Fri at 8 pm. Through Feb 11.
IN THE MOOD FOR LARD
Sketch comedy about love and pig meat. Pork Filled Players at Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike St, 325-6500. $9-$12. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 26.
DANIEL PACKARD
One weekend only. Standup comedy at Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St, 325-6500. $6-$12. Thurs Feb 10 at 8:30 pm, Fri-Sat Feb 11-12 at 8 and 10:30 pm.
A RENDEZVOUS WITH DINA MARTINA
A February frolic with the demented diva. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823 ext 1. $10. Thus-Fri at 8 pm. Through Feb 25.
SEATTLE FESTIVAL OF IMPROV THEATER
One week only. An improv festival featuring NYC’S Neutrino Project and the Josh and Tamra Show; Bassprov, Chairs, and Primprov of Chicago; and Seattle’s own Wing-It Productions and Unexpected Productions. All events at Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, and Historic University Theater, www.brownpapertickets.com. Wed Feb 16-Sun Feb 20. For complete schedule, see www.seattleimprov.com.
SEATTLE NEUTRINO PROJECT
Final week. “The biggest problems with the performance I saw could have been alleviated at least in part by making the movie less improvisational. The three separate storylines never intersected–and maybe that was for the best, because their styles were completely incompatible. ” (Annie Wagner) Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Fri-Sat at 8 pm. Through Feb 12.
LATE NIGHT
COMEDY OF EROS IV: I’M WITH CUPID!
Final week. A cabaret sampler for Valentine’s Day. A Theater Near You at Northwest Actors Studio, 324-2744. $12. Fri-Mon at 10:30 pm. Through Feb 14.
EDITH’S HEAD
Final week. “This one-woman manic episode is totally out of control, but it’s probably pretty hilarious if you’re inebriated.” (Annie Wagner) Annex Theatre at Union Playhouse, 1418 10th Ave, 728-0933. $7. Fri-Sat at 11 pm. Through Feb 12.
SEATTLE GOGA
One night only. All-girl improv at Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N. Tickets available at the door only, $7. Sat Feb 12 at 10:30 pm.
SISTERS OF SAL
One night only. Long-form improv at ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW. Tickets available at the door only, $5-$7. Sat Feb 12 at 10:30 pm.
SPADE COOLEY’S NIGHTMARE
“The premise seems promising–an experimental show inspired by country star Spade Cooley’s brutal murder of his wife–but the concept never gels. There’s too little dark humor, too much affectless speaking in unison, and a whole mess of dull, pretentious nonsense. I did, however, enjoy the sprightly rendition of the Oklahoma state song. ” (Annie Wagner) High Kindergarten Performance Group at Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $5. Fri-Sat at 11 pm. Through Feb 19.
TAPROOT IMPROV COMEDY
Opening. Improv at Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $5. Fri at 10:30 pm. Through March 4.
TWILIGHT ZONE: LIVE!
Talky Tina the living doll at Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave, 325-6500. $10. Thurs-Sat at 11 pm. Through Feb 26.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CLAUDIA MEETS FULANO COLORADO
One night only. A staged reading of Fiona J. Torres’ new play, directed by SCT’s Rita Giomi. Live Girls! Theater, 620 Alaskan Way, second floor, 568-1985. $5. Fri Feb 11 at 8 pm.
IRON COMPOSER
One night only. This edition of the crazy theater/music spectacular pits Jenny Jimenez of the Catch against Erik Blood of the Turn-Ons. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, www.ticketweb.com. $8. Thurs Feb 10 at 9 pm.
LONG RUNS
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.
THEATRESPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.
