Don and Karla (David Alan Morrison and Bethany Roddy) share darkly funny moments as their mothers battle cancer in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York City.” (Larry T. Lisk)

Don and Karla (David Alan Morrison and Bethany Roddy) share darkly funny moments as their mothers battle cancer in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York City.” (Larry T. Lisk)

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER

Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600; www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The 1950 Broadway hit based on short stories by Damon Runyon, “Guys & Dolls,” is showing through Feb. 2. The musical won five Tony Awards and was turned into a film in 1955. Tickets are $45-$85.

Red Curtain: The Red Curtain Arts Center, 9315 State Ave., Suite J, Marysville (in the Goodwill shopping center, behind the Everett Community College cosmetology school); 360-322-7402; redcurtainfoundation.org. In “A Funny Thing Happened…,” showing Jan. 24 to Feb. 2, Don and Karla experience a unique and volatile bond in the hospital room where their mothers are being treated for cancer. General admission is $20 and $17 for students, seniors and the military.

“Josephine”: A one-woman musical about Josephine Baker will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Tickets are $42 for adults, $35 for seniors and military and $15 for youth. Call 425-298-3449 or go to tinyurl.com/JosephineNSPAC for more information.

Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; 206-533-2000; www.tptedmonds.org. ​Staging Feb. 7 to March 1 is the off-Broadway show “Wonder of the World.” A firm believer in fate, Cass leaves her husband and boards a bus to Niagara Falls, where she checks items off her list of “things to do in life.” Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students, military.

Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org; 425-774-9600. “Pride and Prejudice,” showing Feb. 14 to March 1, is a new and fast-paced adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel about the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner. Tickets are $28 adults and $25 for seniors, juniors and military.

YOUTH THEATER

“Call of the Wild”: Jack London’s classic tale comes to life on stage Jan. 30 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The Theatre Heroes production combines performance and storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish Collie. Show starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $9. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY

Comedy Garage: A weekly comedy showcase and open mic held Mondays at Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Features regional comedians working out their longer sets and local amateurs trying new material. No cover. On Jan. 27, Elliott G-B is the headliner. All ages. Sign up at 7:15 p.m.; show is at 8:30 p.m. Find Comedy Garage on Facebook for more information.

Everett Comedy Night: Emory’s on Silver Lake, 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett, hosts a second-Sunday monthly comedy night. Tickets are $10. All ages. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and features touring and local comedians. The headliner on Feb. 9 is Adam Pasi. To reserve a table, call 425-337-7772. Find Everett Comedy Night on Facebook for more information.

Black Box Theatre: “The Tribe Has Spoken” is returning for its fifth season at Edmonds Community College. Inspired by the hit reality TV show “Survivor,” the show is the ultimate game of skill and wit, all improvised from audience suggestions. It will be performed at 8:35 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 15. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Tickets are $11 in advance, $13 at the door, $9 senior/student and available at 425-640-1448 or blackboxedcc.org.

Chuckles on the Pilchuck: Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish, hosts a third-Tuesday monthly comedy show. The headliner on Feb. 18 is Bo Johnson. No cover. Must be at least 21. The show starts at 8 p.m. and showcases the talents of Northwest comedians. Find Chuckles on the Pilchuck on Facebook for more information.

Crackpot Comedy: Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater hosts Crackpot Comedy 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Family friendly sketch and improvisational comedy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

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