Stage calendar

Published 8:49 am Thursday, November 7, 2013

THEATER

Snohomish County

“Christmas Belles”: The Reunion Theatre Group presents a holiday comedy Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 10. at the Everett Music Hall Playhouse. Three Texas sisters wrangle over the annual Christmas pageant. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Single tickets are $10 to $13 and $8 for groups of eight or more. Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/481046, through the Reunion website, www.reuniontheatregroup.org, or by calling 425-268-2187.The Everett Music Hall Playhouse is next to Macy’s at Everett Mall.

“Xanadu”: The Village Theatre presents the Broadway musical through Nov. 17 at Everett Performing Arts Center. The campy disco-era romp fearures music from the movie, new numbers and roller skating. Tickets are $25 to $60 and may be purchased at www.villagetheatre.org/everett/Xanadu.php or at the box office by calling 425-257-8600. The Everett Performing Arts Center is at 2710 Wetmore, Everett.

“Bright Ideas”: The Phoenix Theatre Company presents this comedy through Nov. 10. A couple will do just about anything to get their 3-year-old into the “right” preschool. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Tickets are $15.50 to $18.20 and available at the box office by calling 206-533-2000, or at brownpapertickets.com. The Phoenix Theatre is at the Firdale Shopping Center, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds.

“The Wizard of Oz”: The Edmonds Driftwood Players present the classic play based on the MGM movie and book L. Frank Baum Nov. 22 through Dec. 15. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. Edmonds. Tickets are $22 to $25 for festival seating, and available online at www.driftwoodplayers.com or call 425-774-9600. Sign language interpreted performance Nov. 30. No show on Thanksgiving.

“The Seagull”: Everett Community College students present a postmodern version of the Russian classic at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 to 23 and Dec. 5 to 7. The Chekhov drama, set in a lakeside estate in the Russian country, is a tale of unrequited love. Admission is by donation. The play will be in Baker Hall, room 120, at the college. For more information call 425-388-9525.

“A Really Big Shoe”: The Historic Everett Theatre presents a benefit revue at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24, a la the TV staple, “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Performers include opera singer Tony Stella, Louie Foxx’s one-man sideshow, the rock trio The Unknown, country artist Marcia Kester, magician Shawn O’Donnell, the Linesmen and For Peace Bandits. Tickets are $10 to $12 and kids under 5 are admitted free. They’re available at the box office and at brownpapertickets. There will be a raffle and donations are being accepted. The theater is at 2911 Colby, Everett.

Island County

“Annie”: Lyric Light Opera presents the beloved family show, which continues on two weekends, Nov. 9 to 17 at McIntyre Hall on the Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon campus. Tickets are $20 to $45 with group and family discounts, and may be purchased at www.mcintyrehall.org, or at the box office, 520 East College Way, Mount Vernon. Call 360-416-7727, ext. 2, for more information.

“The House of Yes”: The newly formed Whidbey Theatre Freaks presents this black comedy through Nov. 17 at the Black Box Theatre at Island County Fair Grounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. A dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving 1983. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Tickets are $12 to $16 available at brownpapertickets.com, or at the door. See www.facebook.com/whidbeytheatrefreaks for more information.

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: The Whidbey Children’s Theater presents the tale of the headless horseman Nov. 8 through 17 at their new venue next to Langley Middle School. The Washington Irving classic is updated to the 1950s and stars sixth- to 12th-graders. Evening performances are Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 with matinees on Nov. 10 and 17. Tickets are $8 to $15 with $8 for all seats at the family showing on Nov. 16. Tickets may be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. The Whidbey Children’s Theater performs at 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Call 360-221-8707 or go to www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org for more information.

“Grim and Fischer”: The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents the Wonderheads Theatre company’s mask and story-telling performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Stubborn granny takes on the Grim Reaper in a comic yet heart-breaking play for all ages. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth. Purchase tickets at wicaonline.com; at the box office, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; or by calling 800-638-7631.

Seattle

“Much Ado About Nothing”: The Seattle Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s comic and romantic play through Nov. 17 at the Center Theatre at Seattle Center. 305 Harrison St. This version, however, is set on the Riviera in the ’50s with original music by Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra’s Michael Brockman and a water-filled lagoon in the theater. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays and selected Sundays. Tickets are $25 to $48 and available at Seattle Shakespeare Company box office, or call 206-733-8222, or purchase online at www.seattleshakespeare.org.

“Priscilla Queen of the Desert”: The Paramount Theatre presents the wildly hilarious musical Nov. 12 through 17. Three friends set out on a road trip in the Australian outback. Tickets are $30 to $85 and available at stgpresents.org. The Paramount Theatre is at 911 Pine St., Seattle.

David Sedaris: touring since the publication of his latest book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” humorist David Sedaris will read from and sign copies of his book at 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Benaroya Hall. Tickets are $52 or $43, through the box office, at 206-215-4747 or online at www.benaroyahall.org.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles”: The Seattle Rep brings the Sherlock Holmes tale to the stage Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 at the Bagley Wright Theatre. The Arthur Conan Doyle story has Holmes and Watson solving a murder mystery at an old English estate involving the legendary devil dog. Performances are Wednesdays through Sundays, with 2 p.m. matinees on most Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 to $80 and are available at the Seattle Rep box office, 206-443-2222, and online at www.seattlerep.org. Seattle Rep has a special performance, Dog’s Night Out, a canine-friendly evening at 7:30 Dec. 15. Tickets are $25 per dog and $50 per human and may be purchased by calling the box office at 206-443-2222. Seating is limited. More information is available at www.seattlerep.org/dno.

“James and the Giant Peach”: The Seattle Children’s Theatre presents a world-premiere musical based on Roald Dahl’s book previewing Nov. 21 with performances Nov. 22 through Jan. 5 at SCT’s Charlotte Martin Theatre. When James’ mean aunts make him chop down an old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that turns the peach into a flying machine. The play is recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $25 to $39 and may be purchased by calling 206-441-3322 or by visiting www.sct.org. The Children’s Theatre is at 201 Thomas St., Seattle.

“Oliver!”: The 5th Ave. Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical Nov. 29 to Dec. 31. “Oliver,” based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Oliver Twist,” with the familiar characters, Fagin, The Artful Dodger and little Oliver, singing and dancing in the streets of Old London. Tickets are available at www.5thavenue.org or call 206-625-1900. Tickets may also be purchased at (888) 5TH-4TIX. Prices start at $40.50. The 5th Avenue Theatre is at 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle.

“Le Club Noel”: Taproot Theatre presents an original Christmas play Nov. 29 through Dec. 28 with low-price previews Nov. 22, 23 and 27. “Le Club Noel” is set in a Parisian cabaret in the 1930s as musicians, a singer and customers band together in the dark days before World War II. 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available at 206-781-9707; box@taproottheatre.org; [URL]www.taproottheatre.org;http://www.taproottheatre.org[URL].

“A Christmas Carol”: ACT theater presents its 38th annual production of the Charles Dickens’ classic story Nov. 29 to Dec. 29. Follow along with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future. Tickets are $27 and up, depending on performance and seating. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays. Purchase tickets at the website, [/URL]www.acttheatre.org;http://www.acttheatre.org[URL] or call 206-292-7676. ACT theater is at the Allen Arena, 700 Union St., Seattle.

“Miracle on 34th Street”: Showtunes Theatre Company presents a concert with limited props at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Benaroya Hall. The 1951 Meredith Willson musical tells the story of the real Kriss Kringle who unites a family, two major department stores and the city. Songs include “It’s Beginning to Look at Lot Like Christmas.” Tickets are $31 to $46. Tickets are available online at [/URL]showtunestheatre.org;http://showtunestheatre.org[URL], by phone at 206-215-4747 or at the box office. Benaroya Hall is at Third Avenue and Union Street, Seattle.

BILLBOARD

AUDITIONS: The Edmonds Driftwood Players are holding tryouts for “Steel Magnolias” from 10 a.m. Nov. 23 and from 11 a.m. Nov. 24 at the rehearsal annex, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds. There are parts for six women, ages 20s to 70s. Prepare a 1-minute dialogue and bring a headshot and resume. Make appointment onlines at [/URL]www.driftwoodplayers.com;http://www.driftwoodplayers.com[URL] or call 425-774-9600.[/URL]