THEATER
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” shows through 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.
“Always…Patsy Cline”: The Patsy Cline tribute musical is showing 7:30 p.m. May 11 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Ria Peth Vanderpool plays Patsy Cline and Kelly Visten plays her longtime friend and devoted fan Louise Seger. The show includes the country star’s greatest hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces” and “Sweet Dreams.” Tickets are $18. Call 360-363-8400. More at www.marysvillewa.gov.
Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. The slapstick comedy “Women in Jeopardy” will run May 24-June 16. Mary and Jo think their best friend Liz’s new beau, Jackson, is a serial killer. When Jackson announces plans to take Liz’s 19-year-old daughter on a camping trip, the women snap into FBI mode to apprehend him. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors, 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; redcurtainfoundation.org. The one-act musical “[Title of Show]” chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Playing May 31 through June 16. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors, students, military.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See the mystery play “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily,” June 14-30. Someone has stolen the intimate letters Lillie Langtry exchanged with the Prince of Whales — and now she is being blackmailed. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military.
YOUTH THEATER
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 9-11 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.
Lakewood High School: See the musical “Footloose” at 7 p.m. May 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 11 in the new Lakewood High School Performing Arts Center, 17023 11th Ave. NE, Arlington. Newcomer Ren is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. Tickets, $10 each or $8 with ASB card, will be sold at the door. Cash or check only. Call 801-230-3802 or email emay@lwsd.wednet.edu for more information.
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 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 11 in Kamiak High School’s theater, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets are $15 for adults or $10 for students and seniors. 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 10 and 11 and 1 p.m. May 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 10 and 11 and 2:30 p.m. May 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 $15 for adults, $8 seniors and military, $5 students with ID. Call 425-385-4400.
Monroe High School: See the murder-mystery comedy “Curtains” 7 p.m. May 10 and 11 and 1 p.m. May 11 at Monroe High School’s theater, 17001 Tester Road, Monroe. The musical is a parody of 1950s whodunnit shows, in which a detective investigates a series of murders that take place behind the scenes of a fictional cowboy musical, “Robbin’ Hood.” Tickets, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students with ASB, will be sold at the door. Cash or check only. Call 360-804-4500 for more information.
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, $12 online 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.
Reflections School of Dance: The 22nd annual Dance Recital is 3 p.m. June 8 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Featuring student dance performances, this year with the theme “Arise.” Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Festival seating. Tickets, sold at the door, are $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Call 425-338-9056 or go to reflectionsschoolofdance.com.
Haven Dance Academy: The Lynnwood dance studio’s annual recital will be performed at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. on June 10 at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Featuring hip-hop, tap, ballet, jazz, modern, Broadway and more. Tickets are $14.50 for adults and $11.50 for children 7-12. Children 6 and younger get in free. Call 425-678-2800 or go to www.havendanceacademy.com.
Mountlake Terrace Dance Academy: The Terrace academy’s year-end recital is scheduled for June 15 and features Mountlake High School theater and academy dance students. This year’s theme is Pacific Northwest icons and highlights local artists, sights and common activities. Show times are 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $14 and will be available in advance through Brown Paper Tickets starting May 13. If there are still some left, tickets will also be sold at the door. More at www.mltrec.com/435/academy-classes.com.
Alderwood Dance Spectrum: The Lynnwood-based dance studio’s annual dance recital is at 7:30 p.m. June 21-22 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.
COMEDY
A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. May 10 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.
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 May 12.
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 May 13 with Jill Silva. No cover. All ages. Sign up at 7:15 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.
Jubal Flagg: The stand-up comedian, Marconi Award-winning radio host and television personality will take the stage at 8 p.m. June 7 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Flagg is best known as the host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Brooke & Jubal in the Morning.” Tickets are $17-$26. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Rolling For A Cause: Everett’s own Jet City Roller Derby will host their second annual comedy show 6 p.m. June 8 at the Northwest Music Hall in the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Featuring stand-up performances by three local comedians: Joe Vespaziani, Geoff Young and Brad Upton. There will also be a beer and cider garden and a silent auction. The event is a fundraiser for the all-female team that plays the roller skating contact sport. Tickets, $20 each, are available via Brown Paper Tickets. More at www.jetcityrollerderby.com.
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