Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Thursday, December 20, 2018
THEATER
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmonds driftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See “Peter and the Starcatcher” through 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 2p.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 through 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.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “Matilda the Musical,” showing Jan. 4 through Feb. 3, brings Roald Dahl’s magical misfit to the stage. The hit musical won five Tony Awards, seven Olivier Awards and was named Time’s No. 1 show of the year in 2013.
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. David Mamet’s “American Buffalo” is set to open Jan. 18. In a Chicago junk shop, three small-time crooks plot to rob a man of his coin collection, the showpiece of which is a valuable “Buffalo nickel.” The script contains strong language; this show is not suitable for children. 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.
YOUTH THEATER
Sultan High School: Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” is showing 7 p.m. Feb. 20-22, and 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan. The musical combines elements of the Dahl’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and his 1971 screenplay “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” Tickets are $10. Call 360-793-9860 for ticket sales and information.
DANCE
Olympic Ballet Theatre in Everett: Everett shows of “The Nutcracker” 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. More at www.olympicballet.com.
COMEDY
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 Jan. 13.
Improv Comedy: Cafe Zippy hosts Seattle’s Jet City Improv from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19. 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.
Edmonds Comedy Night: Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds, hosts its 12th annual comedy night featuring nationally touring comedians. The Feb. 15 show starts at 7:30 p.m. Headlining is Kermet Apio, who has been seen on Comedy Central and NBC. Tickets are $25. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org for more.
