Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Thursday, June 20, 2019

THEATER

Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See the mystery play “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily,” June 14-30. Someone has stolen the intimate letters Lillie Langtry exchanged with the Prince of Whales — and now she is being blackmailed. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military. The 2019-20 season includes: “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “The Producers” and “Unnecessary Farce.” Season tickets, for all five performances, are $120 general, $108 for seniors, students and military.

Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “Million Dollar Quartet” is showing June 28 through July 28. The musical based on a jam session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins premiered at Village Theatre 12 years ago. Tickets are $40-$80. The 2019-20 season is as follows: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Guys & Dolls,” “She Loves Me,” “Hansel & Gretl & Heidi & Gunter” and “The Wedding Singer.”

Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. The inaugural Sadie Awards — “The Sadies” — celebrating Phoenix Theatre talent will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 20. There will be small bites, a no-host bar, raffles and live entertainment. Phoenix favorite Michael McFadden is the awards show host. Proceeds go to PAWS. The 2019-20 season includes “Ladies Man,” “Inspecting Carol,” “Wonder of the World,” “She Kills Monsters” and “Glorious.” Season tickets, for all five performances, are $110 for adults, $98 for seniors, students and military.

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. The 2019-20 season includes “Steel Magnolias,” “Dark of the Moon,” “Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,” “A Funny Thing Happened…”, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” “The Rememberer” and “Once Upon a Mattress.” Season tickets, for all seven performances, are $125 for adults, $105 for seniors and students.

YOUTH THEATER

Ludus Performing Arts: Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; 425-239-6627; www.ludusperformingarts.org. “Tuck Everlasting” will be staged June 28 to July 20. Natalie Babbitt’s children’s book of the same name has been adapted for the stage. Ten-year-old Winnie Foster meets the Tuck family. Their family accidentally discovered a spring that grants eternal life to any one who drinks its water. What will Winnie choose to do? Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12-$15.

Village Kidstage: Cope Gillette Theatre, 2730 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org/everett/kidstage-everett.php. The musical comedy “The Music Man,” showing at noon July 5, 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 and 9. Con man Harold Hill convinces the citizens of River City to start a band by purchasing the instruments and uniforms from him. But Harold is no musician. He plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Also: See “Funny Girl” July 11-21.

DANCE

Alderwood Dance Spectrum: The Lynnwood-based dance studio’s annual dance recital is at 7:30 p.m. June 21-22 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Students of all ages will perform a variety of dance styles. Tickets are $10. Cash or check only. Seating is not reserved. Call 425-771-2994 or go to www.alderwooddancespectrum.com.

Barclay Shelton Dance Centre: The Edmonds dance center is hosting its Summer Revue in two acts at 7 and 9 p.m. June 21, 22 and 23 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $18 for both acts, $12 for one. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Washington School of Dance: The dance school, with locations in Snohomish and Bothell, is hosting its Spring Recital in two acts June 28-30 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Performances are 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 and 2:3o p.m. Saturday and 3 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 for both acts, $12 for one. More at www.washingtonschoolofdance.com.

Ho’ike: Celebrate 12 years of hula and aloha with the 12th annual Ho’ike at 4 p.m. on July 7 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Featuring hula and Polynesian dance and the live music of Kupono. Tickets are $12. “Ho’ike” means show or display in the Hawaiian language and is a time for dancers and musicians to exhibit all they’ve learned. More at 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. Next showcase is June 24 with Jack Slattery. No cover. All ages. Sign up at 7:15 p.m.; show is at 8:30 p.m.

A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. June 28 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. This adults-only show is completely unscripted and inspired by suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $12. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

Crackpot Comedy: Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater hosts Crackpot Comedy 7:30 p.m. June 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.

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. All ages. 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 July 14.

Chuckles on the Pilchuck: Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish, hosts a third-Tuesday monthly comedy show with Blake Kiltoff. No cover. Must be at least 21. The show starts at 8 p.m. and showcases the talents of Northwest comedians. Next show is July 16.

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