Theater
Snohomish and Island counties
“Chocolate, Coffee &Comedy”: Acts of God Drama Troupe, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8, $7, $6 advance, Monte Cristo Ballroom, 1507 Wall St., Everett; 425-355-9330.
“Quilters”: Whidbey Children’s Theater two-act musical, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 9, $10 to $15, Porter Building, Langley; 360-221-8707.
“The Vagina Monologues”: New Everett Theatre, through Oct. 23. Eve Engler’s Obie Award-winning play is comprised of readings of personal stories and reflections of women and their sexuality. “Monologues” has become a cultural phenomenon and inspired a grassroots movement to stop violence against women. Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
Seattle and beyond
“Accidental Death of an Anarchist”: Strawberry Theatre Workshop presents the tale rooted in Italian traditions of farce and comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through Oct. 9, $20. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Death of a Salesman”: Pulitzer-Prize winning play by Arthur Miller, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Oct. 23, $18, $10 seniors and youth. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle; 206-684-4758.
“Defending the Caveman”: Rob Becker’s show continues, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 30, $39.50 to $45, ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle; 206-292-7676.
“Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’”: Anacortes Community Theatre presents the classic Disney tale, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 29, $16, Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes; 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com.
“Frog and His Friends”: Theatre Terra puppet musical, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 8, $17, $15 seniors, $10 youth, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-893-9900, www.kpcenter.org.
“Frozen”: The Empty Space Theatre presents Bryony Lavery’s four-time Tony Award nominee, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Oct. 22, $25 and $30, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle; 206-547-5700, www.emptyspace.org.
“The Grapes of Wrath”: Based on John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, through Nov. 13, $27 to $46, Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.
“K-SPAM: Yellow Journalism and Other Jaundiced Media”: Pork Filled Players sketch comedy show, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 8, $12, $9 students, Northwest Actors’ Studio Cabaret Space, 1100 E. Pike St., Seattle; 206-325-6500, www.porkfilled.com.
“The King and I”: The 5th Avenue Theatre kicks off its 25th season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 9, $21 to $71, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle; 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com.
“Last Train to Nibroc”: Taproot Theatre Company presents Arlene Hutton’s romantic comedy, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 29, $15 to $29, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; 206-781-9707, 206-292-2787.
“Late Night Catechism”: The Seattle Theatre Project presents a parody of life in Catholic school, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, plus 2 p.m. Sundays. A Contemporary Theatre’s special events room, overlooking Seattle Sheraton parking lot, 700 Union St., Seattle. $24.50 Thursday, $29.50 Friday and Saturday, $24.50 Sunday. 206-292-7676.
“Little Shop of Horrors”: Bainbridge Perfomring Arts opens its 49th season at The Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 30, $18, $15 seniors, $9 students. 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; 206-842-8569, www.theplayhouse.org.
“Nothing is the Same”: Seattle Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 3, $15 to $30, Eve Alvord Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
“Pollinate”: Cheronne Wong and Company, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8, free, under Woodinville-Duvall Bridge near Community Car Park, Duvall; 425-788-2983.
“The Rover”: Ghost Light Theatricals presents Aphra Behn’s play set at Carnival time in Naples, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Oct. 13 through 29, $12, $10 students and seniors, Freehold’s East Hall Theatre, 1529 10th Ave., second floor, Seattle; www.ticketwindowonline.com.
“Seussical”: Seattle Children’s Theatre’s season opener, 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 18, $15 to $30, SCT, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
Teatro ZinZanni/”Dinner &Dreams”: Original show combining European cirque, cabaret, spectacle and live music, accompanied by a five-course dinner designed by Tom Douglas, Thursdays through Sundays, occasional Wed. performances, $89 Wednesdays through Fridays and Sundays, $109 Saturdays. 2301 Sixth Ave., Seattle; 206-802-0015, www.zinzanni.org.
“Wit”: Seattle Public Theater presents a play by Margaret Edson, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 23, $12 to $20, Historic Bathhouse on Greenlake, 7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N., Seattle; 206-524-1300, ext. 2.
Dance
Seattle and beyond
“Blueprint of a Lady: The Once and Future Life of Billie Holiday”: UW World Dance Series, 8 p.m. Oct. 13 through 15, $40, Meany Theater, UW, Seattle; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.
Comedy
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Comedy Festival: www.seattlecomedyfest.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.hob.com. Drew Carey &The Improv All-Stars, 6 and 9 p.m. Oct. 13, $29.50 to $49.50, Paramount Theatre.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Kidstage fall classes: Village Theatre’s Kidstage in Everett and Sky Theatre in Stanwood announce openings for fall acting classes for ages 3 through 18. Classes start Oct. 13 and 24. 425-257-6371, www.villagetheatre.org.
Lynnwood Arts Commission: Seeking middle and high school aged students in the Edmonds School District to perform at “Friday Night Live” on Nov. 18. 425-744-6459, mjohnson@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Northwest Savoyards: Seeking music director for “Little Shop of Horrors” opening Jan. 13. 206-999-2484, jle54222@hotmail.com.
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