THEATER
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See “The Addams Family,” a musical based on Charles Addams’ macabre family, April 12-May 5. It’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday has fallen in love with a “normal” man and wants Gomez to keep it a secret from wife Morticia. Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military.
“The Mikado”: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players present the comic opera in two acts 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Though the opera is set in Japan, it is a satire of 19th century British politics and institutions. Tickets are $39-$69. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
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. “Lost in Yonkers” will be staged April 19 to May 5. A man deposits his two young sons on his mother’s doorstep in 1942 Yonkers, New York. 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.
Phoenix Theatre: Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. “Ripcord” shows through April 20. Marilyn and Abby couldn’t be more different — and they’re forced to share a room at a retirement home. The adversaries try to out-prank each other in a wager over who will move out and who gets the bed by the window. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors, military.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” will show April 26 to May 19. The sensory drama is based on the award-winning book of the same name. When 15-year-old Christopher is wrongfully accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, he sets off to solve the mystery and prove his innocence. Tickets are $29-$69.
YOUTH THEATER
Glacier Peak High School: See “Mary Poppins” 7 p.m. April 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 and 2 p.m. April 13, 20 and 27 at the Glacier Peak High School Performing Arts Center, 7401 144th Pl. SE, Snohomish. In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father. Features songs from the classic Disney film, including “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” Tickets are $15 adults and $10 students with ID, seniors and children. Call 360-563-7500. More at theatre.sno.wednet.edu.
Village Kidstage: Cope Gillette Theatre, 2730 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org/everett/kidstage-everett.php. Come on a fantasy ride to a world of pure imagination as Roald Dahl’s world-famous candy man embarks on his quest to find an heir. “Willy Wonka Jr.,” staging through April 21, features songs from the classic film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” — including “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination.” Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $17 for adults or $14 for youth and seniors.
Lake Stevens High School: “The Fantasticks” is showing 6:30 p.m. April 25-27 and May 1-4, at the Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St., Lake Stevens. The musical is loosely based on the play “The Romancers,” concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud. Tickets are $13 adults, $11 students without ID, $9 seniors, military and students with ID, $5 children 7 and younger. Call 425-335-1515. More at www.lshsdramaclub.org.
Meadowdale High School: Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, the musical “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy. Show times are 7 p.m. May 2, 3, 4 and May 9, 10, 11 in Meadowdale High School’s theater, 6002 168th St. SW., Lynnwood. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 students without ASB card and $5 students with ASB card. Order tickets via Brown Paper Tickets or by calling 425-431-6450.
Kamiak High School: The Broadway hit “Hello, Dolly!” follows the romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, a turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things.” Shows are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 11 in Kamiak High School’s theater, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets, $15 for adults or $10 for students and seniors, go on sale April 15. Call 425-366-5427 or go to www.kamiakarts.org for more information.
Snohomish High School: See “The Addams Family” at the Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish. Show times are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 1 p.m. May 4 and 11. The musical is based on Charles Addams’ macabre family. It’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday has fallen in love with a “normal” man and wants Gomez to keep it a secret from wife Morticia. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for students with ID and $10 for youth. Call 360-563-4000. More at theatre.sno.wednet.edu.
Everett High School: The musical “Footloose” is showing 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2:30 p.m. May 4 and 11 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett. Newcomer Ren is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 seniors and military, $5 students with ID. Call 425-385-4400.
DANCE
Reflections School of Dance: Youth United presents “Celebrate Life” at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish. The 14th annual charity benefit show features performances by Reflections School of Dance teams. Proceeds go toward Dancers Against Cancer, as well as Youth Unlimited dance scholarships. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 425-338-9056 or go to reflectionsschoolofdance.com.
The Dance School:. The inaugural Experience Dance live auction and party is 7 to 10 p.m. May 18 in the Weyerhaeuser Room at the Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave, Everett. Must be 21 or older to attend. Dress to impress. RSVP to the event via email to admin@thedanceschool.org. Call 425-259-6861 or go to www.thedanceschool.org for more information.
COMEDY
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 April 14.
Tony V’s Garage: Comedy Garage 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 April 15 with Silas Lindenstein. No cover. All ages. Sign up at 7:15 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.
A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. April 19 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. This adults-only show is completely unscripted and inspired by suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $12. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.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 20 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Features a variety of nationally touring comics — many who have never indulged before. Tickets $20-$25. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
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