Theater and dance
Snohomish and Island counties
“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Everett Theatre Society, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 12, $14, $12 seniors and students, $7 children. 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766.
“Inspecting Carol”: Daniel Sullivan’s send-up of holiday shows takes a back-stage look at what happens when a community theater group tries to put on their annual Christmas show, Dec. 3 through 18. Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor; 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
“A Christmas Story”: Jean Shepherd’s nostalgic comedy about a boy and BB gun at Christmas, Dec. 3 through 18. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
“A Star is Born”: Children of Smokey Point Community Church annual Christmas production, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, canned food donations accepted. 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
“It’s A Kaddywompas Christmas”: Cyndi Elliott and Tim Noah’s children’s musical play for Christmas, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19, $8, $5 ages 14 and younger. Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; 360-794-8348, www.thumbnailtheater.com.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”: The Driftwood Players Alternative Stages presents the one-act Christmas story followed by a dessert buffet, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, $10. Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-9600.
“It’s a Wonderful Improvised Life (with apologies to Frank Capra)”: North Sound Church presents a Christmas comedy dessert theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19, $12.50. Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; 425-776-9800, www.northsoundchurch.com.
Seattle and beyond
“A Radioland Christmas”: Taproot Theatre Company presents the premiere of Lauri Evans Deason’s Christmas story, through Dec. 30, $19 to $29. 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; 206-781-9707.
“The Sleeping Beauty”: Ballet Bellevue performs, 7 p.m. Nov. 26 through 29. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 NE Sixth St., Seattle; 206-325-6500.
“Celebrate His Birth”: Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma presents its nativity ballet, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Pantages Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Black Box Theatre in Olympia, $10 to $20; 253-472-5359.
“Babar &Father Christmas”: Performed by The Carter Family Marionettes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26 through Dec. 19, $9.50, $8 seniors, $7.50 children. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579.
“Deja Vu Xmas”: Crepe de Paris Cabaret’s Christmas offering from Bob De Dea, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Nov. 26 through Dec. 30, reservations required. Rainier Square, Seattle; 206-623-4111.
“A Christmas Carol”: ACT Theatre, Nov. 28 through Dec. 26, $14 to $36. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle ; 206-292-7676, www.acttheatre.org.
Master of Dance Academy America &Master of Dance Academy Bellevue: Holiday performance, 7 p.m. Nov. 30. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 NE Sixth St., Seattle; 206-325-6500.
Stardust Follies: Performances at A Victorian Country Christmas at Western Washington Fairgrounds, 1, 2, 4 p.m. Dec. 1 through 3, Noon, 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Noon and 2 p.m. Dec. 5, $9, $7.50 seniors and students, tickets at Haggen and Top Food and Drugs stores. 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; 253-841-5045, www.thefair.com.
“Red Ranger Came Calling”: Book-It Repertory Theatre presents this holiday musical, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2 through 26, $7 ages 12 and younger. Seattle Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-216-0833, www.book-it-org.
“Smorgaspork: The Best of Ham For the Holidays”: Tongueinchic Productions holiday comedy, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, Dec. 2 through 26, $22 Fridays and Saturdays, $20 all other performances. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle; 206-325-6500, www.ticketwindowonline.com.
“In The Mood”: Take A Bough Productions presents this 1940’s musical revue with the Evergreen Community Orchestra and the Pine Nut Players, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, free, Crossroads Mall, 15600 NE Eighth St., Bellevue; 2 p.m. Dec. 5, $10, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens St., Carnation; 360-805-5699.
“Gift of Dance”: Kaleidoscope presents a modern dance concert with dancers ages 8 to 15, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5, $5, $3 children. Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont N., Shoreline; 206-363-7281.
Celtic Yuletide Magical Strings: Celtic music, Irish dance, storytelling and processionals, 2 p.m. Dec. 5. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 NE Sixth St., Seattle; 206-325-6500.
Dance Academy of Bellevue: Holiday recital, 7 p.m. Dec. 8. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 NE Sixth St., Seattle; 206-325-6500.
“Home for the Holidays 1944: A Musical Christmas Celebration”: Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge’s Christmas production, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 through 11, 3 p.m. Dec. 12, $15, $12 seniors, veterans, $9 ages 12 and younger. Bainbridge High School, LGI Theatre, Bainbridge Island; 206-842-0472, www.ovationmtb.com.
“Fellow Passengers to the Grave”: Strawberry Theatre Workshop’s story-telling adaptation of Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 9 through 19, and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23, $15. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th St., Seattle; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Nutcracker
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Dance Theatre: “A Storybook Nutcracker” is a version for children, 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, $10, $8 children, seniors and military. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; 425-348-5955, www.everettdancetheatre.com.
Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, $26, $18 students and seniors, $12 ages 10 and younger, Mountlake Terrace High School Theatre, 21801 44th Avenue W, Mountlake Terrace; with the Everett Symphony Orchestra, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, $12 to $32, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; 206-292-2787, www.olympicballet.com.
Mini-Nutcracker: Santa breakfast and mini-Nutcracker performance with Olympic Ballet Theatre, 11 a.m. Dec. 11, $24, $20 ages 10 and younger. Lynnwood Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 206-292-2787, www.olympicballet.com.
Seattle and beyond
Nutcracker personal appearances: Meet performers from Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 26 in SantaLake, seventh floor, Bon Macy’s, downtown Seattle.
Pacific Northwest Ballet: Performances Nov. 26 through Dec. 28, $19 to $96, McCaw Hall, Seattle; 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com.
International Ballet Theatre: Performances, Dec. 17 through 23. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 NE Sixth St., Seattle; 206-325-6500.
Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Dec. 19, $18 to $34, Meany Hall, U of W, Seattle; 206-292-2787, www.olympicballet.com.
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