THEATER
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. “Sabrina Fair” plays through June 24. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The romantic comedy is set on Long Island in the ’50s. Sabrina Fairchild is the daughter of the Larrabee family chauffeur. After returning from five years in Paris, Sabrina comes to find that she is still in love with the youngest Larrabee son. At the same time, a rich Frenchman who has known Sabrina in Paris turns up and asks her to marry him. Who does Sabrina love and will she get her heart’s desire? Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The season concludes with “Hairspray,” which opens July 6. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of the local heartthrob, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do. The Tony-winning musical teaches us to look past skin color and size in the fight for equal rights. Tickets are $70 general, $65 seniors and $55 youth.
Village Kidstage: Cope Gillette Theatre, 2730 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org/everett/kidstage-everett.php. runs July 12-22. The award-winning musical, “Bring It On,” running July 12-22, is inspired by the hit film. When a star cheerleader gets transferred to an inner-city school without a cheer squad, she befriends th tough and hardworking dance team to try to prepare for the ultimate competition — the national championships.
Red Curtain: The Red Curtain Arts Center, 9315 State Ave., Suite J, Marysville (in the Goodwill shopping center, behind the Everett Community College cosmetology school). Star Trek meets Shakespeare in the new play “”M’aQ’betH,” opening July 27. Alex DeRoest and Nick Poling, the masterminds behind “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” and “The Adventures of Lewis and Clark,” have adapted Shakespeare’s play into a Klingon one. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, students and military. Call curtainfoundation.org for ticket information.
Phoenix Theatre: The Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. The 2018-19 season includes “The Underpants,” “Twist of the Magi,” “Ripcord,” “Women in Jeapardy” — plus a comedy that has yet to be named. Season tickets, for all five performances, are $110 for adults, $98 for seniors, students and military.
DANCE
Barclay Shelton Dance Centre: The Edmonds dance center is hosting its summer revue in two acts at 7 and 9 p.m. June 22, 23 and 24 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The dance center teaches dancers of all ages and abilities. Tickets are $18 for both acts, $12 for one. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Alderwood Dance Spectrum: The Lynnwood-based dance studio’s annual dance recital is at 7:30 p.m. June 22-23 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Students of all ages will perform a variety of dance styles. Tickets are $10. Cash or check only. Seating is not reserved. Call 425-771-2994 or go to www.alderwooddancespectrum.com for ticket information.
The Dance School: The Everett dance studio’s year-end performance is at 2 and 7 p.m. June 23 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, go to www.TuTuTix.com/thedanceschoolwa. More atwww.thedanceschool.org.
Ho’ike: Celebrate 11 years of hula and aloha with the 11th annual Ho’ike at 4 p.m. on July 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Featuring the dancers of Hula O Lehalani and the live music of Kupono. Tickets are $12. “Ho’ike” means show or display in the Hawaiian language and is a time for dancers and musicians to exhibit all they’ve learned. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
COMEDY
A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. June 22 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave.This adults-only show is completely unscripted and inspired by suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $12. Call 425-258-6766 orgo to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Tony V’s Garage: Monday Night Comedy is a weekly comedy showcase and open mic at the garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Features regional comedians working out their longer sets and local amateurs trying new material. Next showcase is June 25. No cover. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.
Everett Comedy Night: Emory’s on Silver Lake, 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett, hosts a second-Sunday monthly comedy night with Cory Michaelis. Tickets are $10. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and features touring and local comedians. To reserve a table, call 425-337-7772. Next show is July 8.
Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater: The Thumb hosts Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade 7:30 p.m. July 14 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Interactive, family-friendly sketch and improv. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Email event information with the subject “Stage” to features@heraldnet.com.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
