Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Thursday, May 3, 2018

THEATER

Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The new musical “String” runs through May 20. On a mountaintop high over ancient Greece, three sisters — goddesses known as the Greek Fates — are responsible for spinning, measuring, and snipping the String of Life. After falling out of favor with Zeus, they find themselves banished to a modern skyscraper in the mortal world. When the eldest sister falls in love, the very fabric of the universe begins to unravel. The season concludes with “Hairspray.”

“The Naked Truth”: See the Russian play at 8 p.m. May 3, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. In this comedy about actors, Tatyana Vasilyeva and Stanislav Sadalsky will sing, play scenes from performances, and read poems and monologues. This performance is in Russian. Must be 18 or older to attend. Tickets are $45-$85. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

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). “The Family Business” runs through May 6. Death has come calling, but somehow the rookie specter has arrived at the wrong address at the wrong time. Caroline is not ready for the afterlife, but Death’s inexperience results in her learning more about her eventual demise than she should. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, students, military, $7 kids 12 and under. Call 360-322-7402 or go to www.redcurtainfoundation.org for ticket information.

Edmonds Community College: “Little Shop of Horrors” is showing 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 11, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 12 at Edmonds Community College’s Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film by the same name in which a hapless florist shop worker raises a plant that feeds on human flesh. Tickets are $15. Order tickets online at www.blackboxedcc.org or by calling 425-640-1448.

“Now You See It, Now You Don’t!”: The Murder Mystery Co. is performing “Now You See It, Now You Don’t” at 2 p.m. May 12 at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The interactive “who dunnit” murder mystery show is a fundraiser for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association. Tickets start at $44. All proceeds go to CMT research and support. More at NowYouSeeIt4CMT.eventbrite.com.

Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. The musical comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” shows through May 12. Lawrence and Freddy are both scammers who trick women into giving them money. After meeting, they try to work together. Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military.

Phoenix Theatre: Wade James Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. “The Foreigner” opens May 25. The award-winning comedy takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. “Froggy” brings his painfully shy friend Charlie with him to the lodge. He tells all the visitors that Charlie is a foreigner and doesn’t speak any English so he will be left alone. So Charlie overhears more than he should, including evil plans for a murder. Tickets are $12-24.

YOUTH THEATER

Kamiak High School: Monty Python’s “Spamalot” is showing at 7 p.m. May 4, 5 and 11; 2 and 7 p.m. May 12 in Kamiak High School’s theater, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. A preview performance is 7 p.m. May 3. Tickets, $15 for adults or $10 for students and seniors. Call 425-366-5427 or go to www.kamiakarts.org for more information.

Monroe High School: “Guys and Dolls” is showing at 7 p.m. May 4, 5, 11 and 12 and 1 and 7 p.m. May 12 at Monroe High School, 17001 Tester Road, Monroe. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 seniors and students with ASB. Tickets available at the door. Call 360-804-4500 or go to www.monroe.wednet.edu/mhs for more information.

Edmonds Heights K-12: The solve-it-yourself murder-mystery musical “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” is showing 7 p.m. May 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12; 2 p.m. May 5 and 6 at Edmonds Heights K-12, 23200 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. There’s a differnet ending every night. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 for adults and $8 for students at the door. May 10 shows all possible endings and serves dessert. Those tickets are $5 more. Call 425-431-7840 or go to www.ehshows.com for more information.

COMEDY

Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater: The Thumb hosts Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. This show has a “Crackpot De Cinco” theme. Interactive, family-friendly sketch and improv. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

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 May 7. No cover. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.

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