“The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes” runs through Nov. 18 at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Howard Barnes is a perfectly average American guy: He likes baseball, grilling and his daily routine. That is, until the day he wakes up to discover his life has become a musical. (Mark Kitaoka/Village Theatre)

“The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes” runs through Nov. 18 at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Howard Barnes is a perfectly average American guy: He likes baseball, grilling and his daily routine. That is, until the day he wakes up to discover his life has become a musical. (Mark Kitaoka/Village Theatre)

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER

Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes” is showing through Nov. 18. Howard Barnes is a perfectly average American guy: He likes baseball, grilling and his daily routine. That is, until the day he wakes up to discover his life has become a musical.

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. Michael Paller’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” runs Nov. 30 to Dec. 16. As Charles Dickens celebrates Christmas Eve with loved ones, he convinces them to act out his most-beloved tale in the family home’s attic. Shows are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 general and $15 students, seniors and military, $10 for children 12 and younger.

Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 30 to Dec. 23. A prequel to J. M. Barrie’s “Peter and Wendy,” the play is based on the 2004 novel “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Its playful story explores the depths of greed and despair, and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Shows are 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $28 general and $25 juniors, seniors, military.

Phoenix Theatre: Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. See the holiday hit “Twist of the Magi” on stage Nov. 30 to Dec. 23. The farcical comedy, based on O. Henry’s classic tale “Gift of the Magi,” is set in a 1940s radio studio as a live on-air broadcast. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12-25.

YOUTH THEATER

Hobey Ford’s “Sea Song”: The puppet show is noon Nov. 15 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. It tells the story of a boy discovering nature through the life cycle of a sea turtle. For students in grades K-6. Accessible to those on the autism spectrum. Tickets are $8. One free teacher/chaperone ticket is available for every 10 student tickets. Call 425-275-9595 or visit www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Marysville Pilchuck High School: See “Harry Potter and the Cursed Parody” at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17 and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Marysville Pilchuck High School auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. This is an original parody of Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts 1 and 2.” Think “Back to the Future” meets “Dr. Who” meets “Dracula” meets “Hamilton” in Harry Potter’s Wizarding World. Features talents of students from Marysville Getchell and Marysville Pilchuck high schools. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 students with ID, seniors and youth. Children 4 and younger get in free. Call 360-965-2000. More at www.msd25.org.

Lake Stevens High School: The high school presents “Mamma Mia!” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17 at the Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St., Lake Stevens. Tickets are $13 adults, $11 students without ID, $9 seniors, military and students with ID, $5 children 7 and younger. Call 425-335-1515. More at www.lshsdramaclub.org.

Jackson High School: “Bye Bye Birdie” is showing at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 17 at the Jackson High School auditorium, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. The musical was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 with student ID, and $6 for children 12 and younger. Call 425-385-7000. More at www.everettsd.org/jacksonhigh.

Glacier Peak High School: See “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at the Glacier Peak High School Performing Arts Center, 7401 144th Pl. SE, Snohomish. Directed by Steven Ortiz. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 students with ID, seniors and children. Call 360-563-7500. More at theatre.sno.wednet.edu.

Archbishop Murphy High School: “The Maid’s Trial Joan d’ Arc” is showing at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in the high school’s Black Box Theatre, 12911 39th Ave. SE, Everett. The play is an original production, by director Brent Stainer, based on the trial of Joan of Arc. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 students. Call 425-379-6363. More at www.am-hs.org/student-life/arts.

Mountlake Terrace High School: See “Check Please!” 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Mountlake Terrace High School theater, 21801 44th Ave. West, Mountlake Terrace. The play is a comedy about dating nightmares and will include improv scenes inspired by audience suggestions. Tickets are $5. Call 425-431-7776. More at mths.edmonds.wednet.edu.

Everett High School: The play “Peter and the Starcatcher” is a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s “Peter and Wendy.” It is based on the 2004 novel “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Everett High School Little Theatre, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 seniors and military, $5 students with ID. Call 425-385-4400.

Snohomish High School: See “The Crucible” at the Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish. The play dramatizes the story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692-93. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 7, 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 students with ID. Call 360-563-4000. More at theatre.sno.wednet.edu.

DANCE

Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”: Edmonds shows are Dec. 13-17. Abridged version offered at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 13 (good for children), full version 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. An alternative to going into Seattle, Olympic Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker production is outstanding. More at www.olympicballet.com.

The Dance School’s “Nutcracker”: The Everett dance company will perform the ballet 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tickets are $17.50 in advance or $25 at the door. More at www.thedanceschool.org.

Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”: Everett shows are Dec. 21-23. Abridged version 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 21 (good for young children), full version 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 23, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. An alternative to going into Seattle, Olympic Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker production is outstanding. More at www.olympicballet.com.

COMEDY

Second City Comedy Dysfunctional Holiday Revue: Neither holiday film classics nor Christmas carols are too sacred for this show. Even Rudolph is fair game. Laugh at satire and improvisation with a wicked holiday slant at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30. Call 425-258-6766.

Improv Comedy: Cafe Zippy hosts Seattle’s Jet City Improv from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. The completely unscripted comedy show is influenced by your suggestions. Some of the humor may not be appropriate for young children, but there are board games available to entertain them while you get your laughs. The cafe is at 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Call 425-303-0474.

Tony V’s Garage: Monday Night Comedy is a weekly comedy showcase and open mic at the garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Features regional comedians working out their longer sets and local amateurs trying new material. Next showcase is Nov. 19. No cover. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.

Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater: The Thumb hosts Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Family friendly sketch and improvisational comedy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

Everett Comedy Night: Emory’s on Silver Lake, 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett, hosts a second-Sunday monthly comedy night with Cory Michaelis. Tickets are $10. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and features touring and local comedians. To reserve a table, call 425-337-7772. Next show is Dec. 9.

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