Theater
Snohomish and Island counties
“Annie”: The spunky comic-strip orphan dances and sings her way into Daddy Warbucks’ heart. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 19 at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. To purchase tickets, $20 to $23, call 425-774-9600, e-mail info@driftwoodplayers.com or go to www.driftwoodplayers.com.
“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”: The mad doctor’s inner demons step out in Everett Community College‘s student production at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 through 4. Performances are at EvCC’s Baker Hall, Room 120. Admission is by donation. Call 425-388-9525 for more information.
“Oliver! The Musical”: Another twist on Dickens with street urchins in old London. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 3 through 18, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $12 to $16; 360-221-8262, 800-638-7631; www.wicaonline.com.
Skagit County
“Always … Patsy Cline”: A friend of the famed country singer recalls her brief career in this musical presentation at the RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, which runs through Dec. 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Tickets are $40 for dinner and show and $20 for dessert and show. Make reservations at 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com. The RiverBelle Dinner Theatre is at 100 E. Montgomery, Mount Vernon. “
Seattle
“Chicago”: Gangsters, molls and gin joints rock Chicago in the Roaring ‘20s: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 4, plus 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Seattle Musical Theatre, Magnuson Park, 7210 62nd Ave. NE; $30 to $40; 206-363-2809; www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.
“Lyle the Crocodile”: A sensitive tap-dancing croc moves in with a family and brightens everyone’s life. Various times through Jan. 9, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St.; $15 to $37; 206-441-3322; www.sct.org.
“Hair: Return to the age of Aquarius in this Tony Award winning revival. Matinee and evening performances from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4 at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. Purchase tickets, $25 to $70, at the box office or online at www.stgpresents.org, or call 877-784-4849.
“The Scarlet Letter”: Hawthorne’s morality story gets an A for effort: Matinee and evening performances through Dec. 5, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St.; $10 to $65; 206-269-1900; www.intiman.org.
Seattle Shakespeare Company’s “Hamlet”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 5, Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St.; $15 to $38; 206-733-8222; www.seattleshakespeare.org.
“Stings Like Acid”: Three friends recall hurts and hugs at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 27, TPS Theater 4, Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St.; $10 TPS members, $15 nonmembers; 800-838-3006; www.brownpapertickets.com.
Holiday on stage
Snohomish and Island counties
“The Farndale Dramatic Society’s ’A Christmas Carol’”: Hilarious take on Dickens’ play 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 10 through 23 at the Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Purchase tickets, $15 to $18, by calling 206-533-2000 or 800-838-3006, and online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Whidbey Children’s Theater: 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. 360-221-2282; www.wctonline.com.
“Frosty the Snowman”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 through 5, Donations accepted at the door.
“Puss and Boots”: a holiday pantomine, Dec. 9 through 12. Tickets are $8 to $12.
“The Eight — Reindeer Monologues”: Who’s naughty and who’s nice? Not for easily offended elves; Midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 10 through 18, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $12; 425-774-9600; www.driftwoodplayers.com.
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; 360-568-9412; www.thumbnailtheater.com. Singing duo Reilly and Maloney’s Holiday Concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 12, Tickets are $15. The Imagine Inn “Holiday Sensation Decoration Celebration” at 10 a.m. Dec. 20 and 21, $5.
Seattle
“Black Nativity”: Various times daily except Mondays, Dec. 9 through 26, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave.; $25 to $55; 877-784-4849; www.stgpresents.org. No show Dec. 25.
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales”: A play adapted from the Dylan Thomas prose poem of childhood memories. Matinee and evening performances Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 2 through 24, plus matinee shows on Dec. 22 and 24 at Stone Soup Down Stage, 4029 Stone Way N. Tickets are $9 to $18 and may be purchased at 206-633-4883, www.stonesouptheatre.org, or 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“A Christmas Story, the Musical”: Based on Jean Shepherd’s classic tale and movie about Ralphie and his quest for a Red Ryder air rifle. Matinee and evening performances Nov. 26 through Dec. 30 at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave. Purchase tickets, $23 to $98, at the box office, or by calling 888-584-4849 or online at www.5thavenue.org.
Kaleidoscope Dance Company, “Gift of Dance” concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 12, Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline; $5 and $8, at door only; 206-363-7281; www.creativedance.org.
“Noel, The Magic of Christmas in Concert”: Strings, harps and flutes combine with poems and stories for a yuletide celebration at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Whidbey Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 and available at www.wicaonline.com or 360-221-8268 or 800-638-7631. The center is at 565 Camano Ave., Langley.
“Red Ranger Came Calling”: Flashback to 1939 with 9-year-old Red, a Book-It Repertory Theatre production based on a Berkeley Breathed story through Dec. 23. Playing at the Eve Alford Theatre at Seattle Children’s Theatre at Seattle Center, 201 Thomas St.; 206-441-3322. Tickets are $20 to $36 at www.book-it.org.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol”: Sherlock Holmes meets his ghosts. Matinee and evening performances Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 30, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St.; $20 to $35; 206-781-9707; www.taproottheatre.org.
”Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas”: 12:30 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 18, Wing-It Productions, 5510 University Way NE; $10 at box office, available day of show only.
Billboard
Theater volunteers needed: Phoenix Theatre, at 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds, seeks ushers, box office attendants, stage and set crews, and other volunteers for the 2010-2011 season; details at 206-533-2000.
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