Stage calendar

Theater

Snohomish and Island counties

“Meet Me in St. Louis”: Featuring the “Trolley Song” and “Meet Me In St. Louis,” this classic musical begins at the site of what is to be the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904 where the happy world of the Smith family is about to be turned upside down; shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 27 at Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. All tickets are $16. In person or call 360-679-2237 or go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“The World Over”: In this romantic fable, a castaway named Adam travels the world in search of his lost kingdom, which may or may not exist; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 through 3 in Baker Hall, Room 120, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett. Admission is by donation. For more information, call 425-388-9525.

“Deathtrap”: The new Everus Theatre presents this tense thriller about Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, whose fiendish plot to “collaborate” with a young gifted writer on a script turns into devilish disarray; opens 8 p.m. Jan. 6, the Everus Theatre, 1910 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. Shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 21. Tickets are $16. Call 360- 863-3183 or go to http://www.everustheatre.com/.

“Big, the Musical”: One morning shortly before his 13th birthday, Josh wakes up a full-grown man. Josh makes his way to Seattle, where he becomes an idea man at a toy company and has to reconcile childish wonder in an adult world; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Dec. 2 through 17 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets range from $12 to $16. Call 360-221-8268 or 800-638-7631 or go to www.WICAonline.com.

“In the Mood”: Sky Performing Arts kicks off their new season with this Big Band era revue that re-creates a USO-style show with the Sky Notes Orchestra playing such songs as “String of Pearls,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000” and “I Got Rhythm” while the singers provide a wealth of tunes including, “Summertime,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Blues in the Night”; shows running Dec. 2 through 4 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett, then several encore performances Dec. 9 through 11 at the Frank Wagner Auditorium, 639 W Main St., Monroe. Tickets are $16 and $14. Call Historic Everett Theatre at 425-258-6766 or Sky Performing Arts at 360-863-1663.

Skagit County

“Over the River and Through The Woods”: Nick is a single New York executive who is doted upon by both sets of grandparents. They hatch a plot to keep him local when he is offered a dream job in Seattle. The plot includes finding him a lovely girl who will make him want to stay; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 25 through Dec. 17 at Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Tickets are $18. Call 360-293-6829 or go to www.acttheatre.com.

holiday Shows

Snohomish and Island counties

“Christmas Belles”: A church Christmas pageant spins wildly out of control as three squabbling sisters try to reign in the mayhem; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 2 through 18 with special performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23 at the Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Tickets: $18.20 adults, $15.50 Seniors/Military. Call 206-533-2000 or brownpapertickets.com.

“Touch of the Child”: The story of Mary and Joseph, chosen to nurture and protect the world’s most precious gift, is told in this unique musical with a soaring score and a little wit that illuminates the wonder of the nativity along with a contemporary narrator who examines our relationship with faith, emphasizing the fragile humanity of all people; 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at Northlake Christian Church, 19029 N Road, Bothell. Tickets are $15 and $18. Call 425-672-8044, ext.541 or go to http://www.northlakecc.org/.

“Santa Claus and the Martians”: The Snohomish Theater Project at the Carnegie once again presents an epic new stage adaptation of this classic holiday movie about the Martians who are worried that their children are watching too much earth television, so the King consults an ancient oracle which advises them that Mars needs some fun – and Santa Claus; runs two weekends 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 9 through 11 and Dec. 16 through 18 at the Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. Free but donations accepted. Suitable for all ages. Seating is limited. Go to Snohomishtheaterproject.org.

“Christmas in Flight”: Taproot Theatre Presents this holiday story about Veronica who can’t face her family this year. Keeping the reason a secret from her husband, Veronica convinces him to book a last-minute vacation to Los Angeles, just the two of them. But amidst the stress of a delayed Christmas Eve flight, Alan uncovers the truth; performances at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, First Baptist Church of Everett, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Tickets $5 each or four for $15. Call 425-259-9166. Dessert will be served; childcare available.

Skagit County

“Babes in Toyland”: META Performing Arts presents this holiday classic with the villainous Barnaby falling in love with sweet Mistress Mary, whose heart is set on marrying Barnaby’s nephew Alan — but not if Barnaby can help it; through Nov. 27 at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Tickets start at $18. Call 360-416-7727 or online at mcintyrehall.org.