Events listed here are contingent on whether each jurisdiction is approved to enter the corresponding phase of the governor’s four-phase reopening plan. Events may be canceled or postponed. Check with each venue for the latest information.
THEATER
“A Killer Party:” Virtual Venue Theatricals presents the musical “A Killer Party” streaming through April 11 via its own website. The musical features the talents of Everett native Erin Smith, who graduated from Cascade High School. The artistic director of a failing theater in Duluth, invites his troupe of disgruntled actors and collaborators to the first read of an “immersive murder mystery dinner party.” During this meeting, a dramatic whodunnit mystery unfolds. Tickets are $10. The tickets are sold and the show is streamed through www.virtualvenuetheatricals.com/akillerparty.
“Living Together”: Red Curtain presents “Living Together” 7 p.m. April 9-10 and 16-17 via Zoom. Three siblings and their significant others spend a tumultuous weekend together in the English countryside, when the youngest sister makes plans for a secret rendezvous out of town. Her plans are quickly undone by her family’s meddling, leaving them all stuck and at each other’s throats in their mother’s small home. Tickets are $15. A Zoom link will be emailed to you with registration. Call 360-322-7402 or go to www.redcurtainfoundation.org.
Everett’s Got Talent: The Historic Everett Theatre is hosting a talent contest for which video auditions must be submitted by May 21 to enter. The three categories are: 9 to 17 years old, 18 to 29 years old and 30 and older. Fans and judges will choose the top 40-50 contestants for a live contest Aug. 21 and 22 at the 118-year-old theater, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett. The winner from each age category will receive a $500 cash prize, with the overall winner receiving $1,000, as well as a front of the line passes for “America’s Got Talent,” “The Voice,” “American Idol” and/or NBC’s “Little Big Shots.” Go to www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org for more information.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org; 425-774-9600. Driftwood’s 2021-2022 season has yet to be announced.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600; www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The 2021-2022 season includes: “Mama Mia!,” “Hello, Dolly!,” “Deathtrap,” “Making Tracks” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” Season tickets for all five shows are $130-$390.
Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; 206-533-2000; www.tptedmonds.org. Phoenix Theatre’s 2021-2022 season includes “The Miser,” “Inspecting Carol,” “37 Postcards,” “Mama Won’t Fly” and “Skin Flick.” Season tickets for all five performances are $110 for adults and $98 for seniors, students and military.
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); 360-322-7402; www.redcurtainfoundation.org. Red Curtain’s 2021-2022 season includes “And Then There Were None,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “She Kills Monsters,” “As You Like It,” “The Rememberer,” “Into the Woods” and “Legendary Tales: Heroes and Monsters.” Season tickets for all seven shows are $125 for adults or $105 for seniors, students and military.
DANCE
Olympic Ballet Theatre: Watch two virtual productions via YouTube in April. One recording is a performance of “Efanora,” choreographed by Vincent Michael Lopez with Spectrum Theater. The other is a performances of “In a Clearing,” choreographed by Karl Watson with Whim W’him Contemporary Dance Co. Both productions are free, but there is a suggested donation of $25. Go to www.olympicballet.org for more information.
COMEDY
Andy Gross: A stand-up comic, magician and ventriloquist, Andy Gross will perform 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Everett Historic Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. You may recognize him from his numerous TV appearances, including most recently “The Ellen Show” and an NBC television special featuring his talents. Tickets are $27-$30. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.yourhet.org.
The Dope Show: Watch comedians perform a sober set, then take a short intermission to get stoned, and get back on stage to perform under the influence 8 p.m. April 16 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Features a variety of nationally touring comics — many who have never indulged before. Tickets $20-$35. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
The Capitol Steps: This troupe of former congressional staffers travels the country satirizing the politicians who once employed them. And almost no one is funnier than a politician. The comedy group performs at 7:30 p.m. May 11-12, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Tickets are $29-$64. Call 425-275-9595.
Paula Poundstone: The American stand-up comedian, author, actress, interviewer and commentator will perform 7:30 p.m. July 16 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Poundstone is a regular panelist on NPR’s No. 1 show, “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Tickets are $24-$59. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
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