Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER

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. Michael Paller’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” runs through Dec. 16. As Charles Dickens celebrates Christmas Eve with loved ones, he convinces them to act out his most-beloved tale in the family home’s attic. Shows are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 general and $15 students, seniors and military, $10 for children 12 and younger.

Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmonds driftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See “Peter and the Starcatcher” through 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 2p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $28 general and $25 juniors, seniors, military.

Phoenix Theatre: 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 through 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.

Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “Matilda the Musical,” showing Jan. 4 through Feb. 3, brings Roald Dahl’s magical misfit to the stage. The hit musical won five Tony Awards, seven Olivier Awards and was named Time’s No. 1 show of the year in 2013.

YOUTH THEATER

Edmonds Heights K-12: Students in grades 7-12 will perform “42nd Street” 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16. The show-biz musical was a Broadway hit in 1980. It’s based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the 1933 film adaptation. Advance tickets are $6. Tickets are $8 adults and $6 youth at the door. More at www.EHshows.com.

DANCE

Olympic Ballet Theatre in Edmonds: Edmonds shows of “The Nutcracker” are Dec. 13-17. Abridged version offered at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 13 (good for children), full version 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. More at www.olympicballet.com.

The Dance School: The Everett dance company will perform the “Nutcracker” ballet at 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tickets are $17.50 in advance or $25 at the door. More at www.thedanceschool.org.

Olympic Ballet Theatre in Everett: Everett shows of “The Nutcracker” are Dec. 21-23. Abridged version 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 21 (good for young children), full version 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 23, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. More at www.olympicballet.com.

COMEDY

Improv Comedy: Cafe Zippy hosts Seattle’s Jet City Improv from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15. 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.

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 Dec. 17. 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 Jan. 13.