THEATER
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes” is showing Oct. 26 to Nov. 18. Howard Barnes is a perfectly average American guy: He likes baseball, grilling and his daily routine. That is, until the day he wakes up to discover his life has become a musical.
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; redcurtainfoundation.org. An Evening of One-Acts featuring “The Real Inspector Hound” and “The Actor’s Nightmare” runs through Nov. 4. Tom Stoppard’s and Christopher Durang’s short plays take a comedic look into the world behind the footlights, where reality and make-believe become one. Shows are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 general and $15 students, seniors and military.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 30 to Dec. 23. A prequel to J. M. Barrie’s “Peter and Wendy,” the play is based on the 2004 novel “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Its playful story explores the depths of greed and despair, and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Shows are 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $28 general and $25 juniors, seniors, military.
Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. See the holiday hit “Twist of the Magi” on stage Nov. 30 to Dec. 23. The farcical comedy, based on O. Henry’s classic tale “Gift of the Magi,” is set in a 1940s radio studio as a live on-air broadcast. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12-25.
YOUTH THEATER
Ludus Performing Arts: Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; 425-239-6627; www.ludusperformingarts.org. The youth theater company performs “Sweeney Todd” through Oct. 27. An unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th-century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Not recommended for children younger than 13. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12-$15.
Village Kidstage: Cope Gillette Theatre, 2730 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org/everett/kidstage-everett.php. “Chicago,” based on a 1926 play of the same name, runs Oct. 19 to Nov. 4. It’s the roaring ’20s, and Roxie Hart has been sent to death row for murdering her faithless lover. While stuck behind bars, Roxie and fellow merry murderess Velma Kelly vie for fame, fortune and acquittal – and they’re willing to do more than just flirt with danger to get it. Features award-winning hits like “Cell Block Tango,” “Razzle Dazzle” and “All That Jazz.” Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $17 general, $14 youth and senior.
“The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures”: David Gonzalez’s adaptation of Seymour Leichman’s “The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures” is 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Luca discovers that when he sings for people, spectacular pictures appear in the sky. For students. Tickets are $8. Call 425-275-9595 or visit www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Hobey Ford’s “Sea Song”: The puppet show is noon Nov. 15 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. It tells the story of a boy discovering nature through the life cycle of a sea turtle. For students in grades K-6. Accessible to those on the autism spectrum. Tickets are $8. One free teacher/chaperone ticket is available for every 10 student tickets. Call 425-275-9595 or visit www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
COMEDY
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 Oct. 29. No cover. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.
Orange is the New Barack: Musical and political comedy meet in this Capitol Steps show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The group of former U.S. Senate staffers satirize the very people and places that employed them. Their show promises to put the “MOCK” in democracy, showcasing the craziest post-election you’ve ever seen. Tickets start at $29. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater: The Thumb hosts Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Family friendly sketch and improvisational comedy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
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 Nov. 11.
Seattle International Comedy Competition: The 39th annual touring comedy festival is Washington’s “Last Comic Standing.” Thirty-three comedians from all over the world are competing for over $15,000 in cash prizes in this stand-up competition. See the show at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets start at $19. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Second City Comedy Dysfunctional Holiday Revue: Neither holiday film classics nor Christmas carols are too sacred for this show. Even Rudolph is fair game. Laugh at satire and improvisation with a wicked holiday slant at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30. Call 425-258-6766.
Improv Comedy: Cafe Zippy hosts Seattle’s Jet City Improv from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. The completely unscripted comedy show is influenced by your suggestions. Some of the humor may not be appropriate for young children, but there are board games available to entertain them while you get your laughs. The cafe is at 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Call 425-303-0474.
DANCE
All Hallow’s Eve: BodyVox will perform the Halloween-themed show “BloodyVox” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The dance theater performance mines cinema, folklore and our collective nightmares. BodyVox is a dance school in Portland, Oregon. Tickets start at $19. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
OPERA
Pacific Northwest Opera: The region’s opera company will perform “La Bohème” Oct. 26, Oct. 28, Nov. 2 and Nov. 4 at McIntyre Hall, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Friday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows are at 3 p.m. One of the most beloved and romantic operas of all time, “La Bohème” is an enduring tale of young love and tragic loss set in Paris. The cast includes the U.S. operatic debut of international tenor Ernesto Ramirez. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets are $25-$59. Free lecture 45 minutes before each performance. Call 360-416-7727, ext. 2, for ticket information. More at www.mcintyrehall.org.
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