Stage calendar

THEATER

Snohomish County

“Xanadu”: The Village Theatre presents the Broadway musical through Nov. 17 at Everett Performing Arts Center. The campy disco-era romp fearures music from the movie, new numbers and roller skating. Tickets are $25 to $60 and may be purchased at www.villagetheatre.org/everett/Xanadu.php or at the box office by calling 425-257-8600. The Everett Performing Arts Center is at 2710 Wetmore, Everett.

“The Wizard of Oz”: The Edmonds Driftwood Players present the classic play based on the MGM movie and book L. Frank Baum Nov. 22 through Dec. 15. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. Edmonds. Tickets are $22 to $25 for festival seating, and available online at www.driftwoodplayers.com or call 425-774-9600. Sign language interpreted performance Nov. 30. No show on Thanksgiving.

“A Really Big Shoe”: The Historic Everett Theatre presents a benefit revue at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24, a la the TV staple, “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Performers include opera singer Tony Stella, Louie Foxx’s one-man sideshow, the rock trio The Unknown, country artist Marcia Kester, magician Shawn O’Donnell, the Linesmen and For Peace Bandits. Tickets are $10 to $12 and kids under 5 are admitted free. They’re available at the box office and at brownpapertickets. There will be a raffle and donations are being accepted. The theater is at 2911 Colby, Everett.

“The Elves and the Shoemaker” and “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”: The Village Theatre’s Pied Piper Program presents two holiday plays for young children “Elves,” at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, is recommended for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. The fairy tale is followed by a holiday party. Kindergarteners through third-graders will delight in “Bear Hunt” at 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at Everett Civic Auditorium. The play is based on the story by Michael Rosen about kids and their dad tromping through woods and marshes on bear hunt. Tickets are $15 and available at http://villagetheatre.org/everett/Pied-Piper-Public.php. The Everett Performing Arts Center is at 2710 Wetmore. The Everett Civic Auditorium is at 2416 Colby Ave.

Island County

“Annie”: Lyric Light Opera presents the beloved family show, which continues weekends through Nov. 17 at McIntyre Hall on the Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon campus. Tickets are $20 to $45 with group and family discounts, and may be purchased at www.mcintyrehall.org, or at the box office, 520 East College Way, Mount Vernon. Call 360-416-7727, ext. 2, for more information.

“The House of Yes”: The newly formed Whidbey Theatre Freaks presents this black comedy through Nov. 17 at the Black Box Theatre at Island County Fair Grounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. A dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving 1983. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Tickets are $12 to $16 available at brownpapertickets.com, or at the door. See www.facebook.com/whidbeytheatrefreaks for more information.

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: The Whidbey Children’s Theater presents the tale of the headless horseman through Nov. 17 at their new venue next to Langley Middle School. The Washington Irving classic is updated to the 1950s and stars sixth- to 12th-graders. Evening performances are Nov. 15 and 16 with a matinee on Nov. 17. Tickets are $8 to $15 with $8 for all seats at the family showing on Nov. 16. Tickets may be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. The Whidbey Children’s Theater performs at 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Call 360-221-8707 or go to www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org for more information.

Seattle

“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 through Nov. 17. 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.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles”: The Seattle Rep brings the Sherlock Holmes tale to the stage through Dec. 15 at the Bagley Wright Theatre. The Arthur Conan Doyle story has Holmes and Watson solving a murder mystery at an old English estate involving the legendary devil dog. Performances are Wednesdays through Sundays, with 2 p.m. matinees on most Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 to $80 and are available at the Seattle Rep box office, 206-443-2222, and online at www.seattlerep.org. Seattle Rep has a special performance, Dog’s Night Out, a canine-friendly evening at 7:30 Dec. 15. Tickets are $25 per dog and $50 per human and may be purchased by calling the box office at 206-443-2222. Seating is limited. More information is available at www.seattlerep.org/dno.

“James and the Giant Peach”: The Seattle Children’s Theatre presents a world-premiere musical based on Roald Dahl’s book previewing Nov. 21 with performances Nov. 22 through Jan. 5 at SCT’s Charlotte Martin Theatre. When James’ mean aunts make him chop down an old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that turns the peach into a flying machine. The play is recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $25 to $39 and may be purchased by calling 206-441-3322 or by visiting www.sct.org. The Children’s Theatre is at 201 Thomas St., Seattle.

“Oliver!”: The 5th Ave. Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical Nov. 29 to Dec. 31. “Oliver,” based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Oliver Twist,” with the familiar characters, Fagin, The Artful Dodger and little Oliver, singing and dancing in the streets of Old London. Tickets are available at www.5thavenue.org or call 206-625-1900. Tickets may also be purchased at (888) 5TH-4TIX. Prices start at $40.50. The 5th Avenue Theatre is at 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle.

“Le Club Noel”: Taproot Theatre presents an original Christmas play Nov. 29 through Dec. 28 with low-price previews Nov. 22, 23 and 27. “Le Club Noel” is set in a Parisian cabaret in the 1930s as musicians, a singer and customers band together in the dark days before World War II. 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available at 206-781-9707; box@taproottheatre.org; [URL]www.taproottheatre.org;http://www.taproottheatre.org[URL].

“A Christmas Carol”: ACT theater presents its 38th annual production of the Charles Dickens’ classic story Nov. 29 to Dec. 29. Follow along with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future. Tickets are $27 and up, depending on performance and seating. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays. Purchase tickets at the website, [/URL]www.acttheatre.org;http://www.acttheatre.org[URL] or call 206-292-7676. ACT theater is at the Allen Arena, 700 Union St., Seattle.

“Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounter of the Pork Rind”: Tongueinchic Productions presents ribald comedians Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt poking fun at holiday traditions from Dec. 4 through 22 at ACT Falls Theater, 700 Union St., Seattle. Tickets are $15 to $33 by calling 206-292-7676 or at [/URL]www.acttheatre.org;http://www.acttheatre.org[URL]. The sketches are adult themed.

BILLBOARD

AUDITIONS: The Edmonds Driftwood Players will hold tryouts for “Steel Magnolias” from 10 a.m. Nov. 23 and from 11 a.m. Nov. 24 at the rehearsal annex, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds. There are parts for six women raning in age from 20s to 70s. Prepare a one-minute dialogue and bring a headshot and resume. Make an appointment online at [/URL]www.driftwoodplayers.com;http://www.driftwoodplayers.com[URL] or call 425-774-9600.[/URL]