OPERA
“The Daughter of the Regiment”: Seattle Opera presents this Donizetti opera through Nov. 2 in French with English subtitles. Tomboy Marie is forced to become a lady in this light-hearted opera. Tickets are available online at seattleopera.org, by calling 800-426-1619, or at the box office, McCaw Hall, 1020 John St. Ticket prices start at $25.
DANCE
“Dracula”: Northwest Ballet Theater presents “Dracula” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at McIntyre Hall, 5201 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The two-act ballet is a full production with elaborate sets and costumes. Tickets are $19 to $35, available by calling 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or at www.mcintyrehall.org.
“Kylian + Pate”: Pacific Northwest Ballet presents four contemporary works, “Emergence” by Crystal Pite; “Forgotten Land” by Jiri Kylian, set to a score by Benjamin Britten; “Petite Mort”; and “Sechs Tanze,” described as “an 18th-century court gone delightfully mad.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 9, 14 and 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets start at $28, available by calling 206-441-2424, online at pnb.org, or in person at the PNB Box Office, 301 Mercer St., Seattle.
Theater
Snohomish County
“Bright Ideas”: The Phoenix Theatre Company presents this comedy through Nov. 10. A couple will do just about anything to get their 3-year-old into the “right” preschool. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Tickets are $15.50 to $18.20 and available at the box office by calling 206-533-2000, or at brownpapertickets.com. The Phoenix Theatre is at the Firdale Shopping Center, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds.
Island County
“Blithe Spirit”: The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents the Noel Coward comedy through Oct. 26. A grumpy fuss-budget writer is haunted by the ghost of his first wife. Tickets are $15 to $22 on the website, www.wicaonline.com or at the box office 24 hours before a performance. Call 800-638-7631. The Whidbey Center for the Arts is at 565 Camano Ave., Langley.
Seattle
“Anything Goes”: The Cole Porter classic, recently redone on Broadway, runs through Nov. 3 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. The ’30s musical features a shipful of lovers and liars singing, dancing and scheming to such tunes as “You’re the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s De-Lovely” and “Anything Goes.” Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays with tickets from $29 to $109.75 at www.5thavenue.org or call the box office at 206-625-1900. Tickets may also be purchased at (888) 5TH-4TIX. The 5th Avenue Theatre is at 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle.
“An Evening With Master Irish Fiddler, Kevin Burke”: Burke entertains Nov. 6 at Teatro ZinZanni along with dancer Sandy Silva and guitarist Cal Scott. Tickets are $25 and $30. Audiences may also purchase drinks and dinner. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle. Cal 206-802-0015 or go to http://dreams.zinzanni.org to purchase tickets.
“Sugar Daddies”: Famed English playwright Alan Ayckbourn directs the American premiere of his play at ACT Theatre through Nov. 3. The dark comedy takes on Faustian characteristics when a naive young woman gets entangled with an older man. Performances in the Allen Theatre at ACT, 700 Union St., Seattle, are Tuesdays through Sundays. Ticket prices are $15 to $41. Call 206-292-7676 or go to www.acttheatre.org for more information.
“Much Ado About Nothing”: The Seattle Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s comic and romantic play through Nov. 17 at the Center Theatre at Seattle Center. 305 Harrison St. This version, however, is set on the Riviera in the ’50s with original music by Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra’s Michael Brockman and a water-filled lagoon in the theater. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays and selected Sundays. Tickets are $25 to $48 and available at Seattle Shakespeare Company box office, or call 206-733-8222, or purchase online at www.seattleshakespeare.org.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Paramount Theatre presents the wildly hilarious musical as three friends set out on a road trip in the Australian outback. Tickets are $30 to $85 and available at stgpresents.org. The Paramount Theatre is at 911 Pine St., Seattle.
David Sedaris: touring since the publication of his latest book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” humorist David Sedaris will read from and sign copies of his book at 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Benaroya Hall. Tickets are $52 or $43, through the box office, at 206-215-4747 or online at www.benaroyahall.org.
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Auditions: Kings’ Players 2 is holding auditions for actors for “Fiddler on the Roof” from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Auditions for chorus members will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9. Bring a headshot and resume. Call Jamie Miller, 425-442-6778, or email kings.players@yahoo.com for an appointment. The “Fiddler on the Roof” production team is seeking a set designer/builder. Please contact Jamie Miller for this volunteer position.
Seeking performers: Historic Everett theatre is looking for performers for an old-time vaudeville show on Jan. 18 at HET. All types of performers are needed, for instance, singers, musicians, comedians, magicians, jugglers and pet acts. Auditions will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at Historic Everett Theatre 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Schedule a time by emailing Curt Shriner at curt@historiceveretttheatre.org.
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