Stage
Snohomish and Island counties
“The Christmas in the Forest at Casey’s, Incorporated”: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, doors open 6 p.m., high school commons, 405 N. Alder, Granite Falls; $4, $3 students, $2 students with ASB card, $1 ages 12 and under.
“The Farndale Avenue’s ‘A Christmas Carol’”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Jan. 5, Edge of the World Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; $19 to $22, 206-542-7529.
“Honk!”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 22, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; $16, $15 each for groups of 10 or more; 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
Skagit County and north
“Holes”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 22, also 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 16, Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes; $14 all seats; 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com.
“Swingtime Canteen”: 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 26, RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, 100 E. Montgomery, Suite 240, Mount Vernon; $35, discounts for active military or WWII veterans and groups of 10 or more; 360-336-3012, www.RiverBelleDinnerTheatre.com.
Seattle and beyond
Ain’t Misbehavin’”: 6 p.m. doors Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. doors Wednesday through Sunday, show 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 through 23, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $26.50 to $28.50; 206-441-9729, www.jazzalley.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, no Dec. 25 show, runs through Dec. 29, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 student and senior discounts; ages 5 and under not permitted; 206-781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org.
“A(n improvised) Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, special screenings Dec. 16, 20, 22 and 23, Market Theater, Pike Place Market, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle; all seats $12; 206-587-2414, www.ticketwindowonline.com.
“The Big Friendly Giant”: Various times, Fridays through Sundays, through Dec. 30, also Dec. 27, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17 to $33; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
“Birdie Blue”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 16, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $26 to $40, $10 ages 25 and under; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.
“Black Nativity”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 28, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $10 to $42; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.
“The Farndale Avenue’s ‘A Christmas Carol’”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, no Dec. 25 show, through Dec. 29, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 student and senior discounts; ages 5 and under not permitted; 206-781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org.
Jersey Boys, “Oh, What a Night”: Various times, through Jan. 12, Fifth Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle; 206-625-1900, 888-584-8499, www.5thavenue.org.
“Late Night Catechism”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, indefinite run, ACT’s special events room, 700 Union St., Seattle; $24.50 Thursdays, $29.50 Fridays and Saturdays, $24.50 Sundays; 206-292-7676.
“Madeline and the Gypsies”: 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 23, Carter Family Marionettes, Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579, www.nwpuppet.org.
“The Neverending Story”: 7 p.m. during the week, 2 and 5:30 p.m. weekends, through Jan. 27, Charlotte Martin Theatre in Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17 to $33; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
“Peter Pan”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 23, Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $15 to $32; 206-216-0833, www.book-it.org.
“Striking 12”: 8:30 p.m. Friday, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, Capitol Hill Arts Center showroom, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle; $30 advance, $35 at door, $75 VIP; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Teatro Zinzanni, “Hearts on Fire”: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. Sundays, ongoing, 222 Mercer St., Seattle; call for ticket prices; 206-802-0015, www.zinzanni.org.
Nutcracker
Snohomish and Island counties
Whidbey Island Dance Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, South Whidbey High School, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley; $20, $18 seniors, $15 ages 17 and under, advance; all seats $20 at door; group discounts in advance; 360-341-2221, www.whidbeyislanddancetheatre.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $30, $24 students and seniors; $18 ages 10 and under; 425-275-9595, 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.
Skagit County and north
Northwest Ballet: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way; $10 to $25; 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com and 360-416-7734, www.mcintyrehall.org.
Seattle and beyond
Pacific Northwest Ballet: Various times through Dec. 29, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. $20-$150, 206-441-2424, www.pnb.org.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
“Laughter on the 23rd Floor” auditions: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18; 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19 if necessary; auditions by appointment; prepare a 2-minute comedic monologue, bring a resume, head shot and list of time conflicts; shows Feb. 8 through 24, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
Call for performing artists: Dec. 21 deadline for ethnic performing artists for Ethnic Artists Connection day in February 2008; application requires a 6-minute demonstration of each performer’s skill; 206-684-7084, www.seattle.gov/arts.
Seattle and beyond
Moore Theatre public tours: Approximately every 90 minutes second Saturdays, starting at 10 a.m., 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; meet at the main entrance at Second and Virginia, Seattle; free; 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com.
Theater day camp and writing classes: Classes Jan. 21 through April 1, day camp Feb. 18 to 22, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; writing class is for children and adults; day camp is for ages 4 to 18, $175 to $265, registration required, forms available online or by phone; 206-781-9705, www.taproottheatre.org.
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