Snohomish County
Theater
“Leading Ladies”: The Outcast Players present this farce by Ken Ludwig, which centers on two down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors, Leo Clark and Jack Gable. It plays 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 26 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Seniors are admitted 2 for 1 on Thursdays. For tickets, $12 each, call the box office at 425-258-6766.
“Cabaret”:The musical plays through Aug. 2 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Directed by Pulitzer prize winner Brian Yorkey, the show features Billie Wildrick, who graduated from Snohomish High School, as well as other Seattle musical theater stars Brian Earp, Jason Collins, Anne Allgood and Peter Crook. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, with just a matinee on closing day. For more information go to villagetheatre.org or call 425-257-8600. Watch a bit at www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/Cabaret.php#video.
Phoenix Theater: 9673 Firdale Ave. N., Edmonds. For information about the Phoenix Theater fundraising campaign, go to www.indiegogo.com/projects/bringing-joys-of-theatre-to-those-who-can-t-attend#/story.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Sixth annual Festival of Shorts is July 10 through 12. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Seven short plays. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. For tickets, go to www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or call 425-774-9600, option 3.
Auditions: Red Curtain Productions has a call for auditions for Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, “Our Town,” directed by Scott B Randall. The fall show kicks off Red Curtain’s seventh season, this year focused on Classic American Theatre. This is a large-cast show, and offers great roles for actors of all experience levels. Auditions are 6 to 9 p.m. July 14 and 15. Actors should come prepared with a two-minute dramatic or classic monologue. Cold readings from the script may also be expected. Appointments are necessary, and may be made by emailing office@redcurtainfoundation.org or by calling at 360-322-7402. Please include a headshot and resume, or bring them with you to the audition. Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be at the Red Curtain Arts Center, 1410 Grove St., Marysville. The show runs three weekends, Sept. 18 through Oct. 4.
Seattle
Theater
“Grease”: The 5th Avenue Theatre stages the musical — with tunes such as “Beauty School Dropout,” “Hopelessly Devoted,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One that I Want” — through Aug. 2 at 308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Single tickets start at $29. Call 206-625-1900 or go to www.5thavenue.org.
“Wicked”: The Broadway musical returns to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre through Aug. 2 for 32 shows. Among the cast is Kelli Erdmann, who grew up in Marysville. Tickets for the return engagement are available online at stgpresents.org. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
“If/Then”: Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel will star in the national touring production Nov. 3 through 8 at the Paramount Theatre. Menzel, who starred in the original Broadway hits “Wicked” and “Rent,” debuted “If/Then” on Broadway in 2014.Pulitzer prize winner Brian Yorkey, who has long worked with Village Theatre, wrote the lyrics for the musical. For ticket information, go to STGPresents.org/Broadway or call 888-451-4042.
Opera
Verdi’s “Nabucco”:Seattle Opera’s premiere of “Nabacco” runs Aug. 8 through 22 at McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center. The story involves the splendor of ancient Babylon, the yearning of a nationless people, a proud king, a deceitful daughter, a wrathful God and a pair of star-crossed lovers. Famous for the stirring “Va, pensiero” chorus, this innovative production puts the orchestra at the heart of the action and brings the audience closer to the singers. Tickets start at $25. More information is at www.seattleopera.org.
Seattle Opera’s free season kick-off event is at noon July 11 at McCaw Hall. Preview the costumes of the coming season, sing on the stage, watch live opera-based improvisation performances and more.
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