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. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,” showing Nov. 29 through Dec. 15, is a new musical adaptation of the family holiday classic. The rowdy Herdman kids join their local church’s annual production of “The Christmas Story,” causing panic throughout the town. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students, seniors and military, and $10 for kids 12 and younger.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org; 425-774-9600. “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” staging Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, is the musical based on the popular 1983 film. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a BB gun. Tickets are $28 adults and $25 for seniors, juniors and military.
Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; 206-533-2000; www.tptedmonds.org. Showing Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, is the madcap Christmas comedy “Inspecting Carol.” Behind the scenes of a struggling theatre’s annual clumsy production of “A Christmas Carol,” rehearsals are at a standstill. Tim is no longer Tiny, Scrooge wants to do the play in Spanish (Feliz Navidad), and the play’s funding is on hold pending an inspection. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students, military.
“O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy”: Off-Broadway comedians James & Jamesy (Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles) present the Christmas comedy at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Tickets are $19-$44. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Everett Community College: An EvCC original, “Time Punks,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Everett Community College’s Baker Hall, Room 120, 2000 Tower St., Everett. The show was written by Denver comedian and theater producer Clayton Weller for EvCC. Students helped to develop the story and characters and were instrumental in creating the overall look of the play. The show is described as part vaudeville, part steam punk, part cabaret. Admission is by donation. Call 425-388-9525.
“The Sitting Room”: A one-act play, written and performed by Rebecca Redshaw of Mount Vernon, will be presented at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Schack Art Center’s Mezzanine Gallery, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The performance is free but tickets, available online, are required. More at tinyurl.com/SittingRoom.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600; www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The 1950 Broadway hit based on short stories by Damon Runyon,“Guys & Dolls,” is showing Jan. 3-Feb. 2. The musical won five Tony Awards and was turned into a film in 1955. Tickets are $45-$85.
YOUTH THEATER
Kamiak High School: “She Kills Monsters” is staging 7 p.m. on Jan. 10-11 and 17-18 at Kamiak High School’s Performing Arts Center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Agnes Evans is dealing with the untimely death of her teenage sister, Tilly. Agnes learns more about her sister upon entering the fantasy game of Dungeons & Dragons. Ticket, sold at the door, are $10 adults and $5 students and seniors. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
COMEDY
Everett Comedy Night: Emory’s on Silver Lake, 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett, hosts a second-Sunday monthly comedy night. Tickets are $10. All ages. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and features touring and local comedians. On Dec. 1, the headliner is Andrew Sleighter. To reserve a table, call 425-337-7772. Find Everett Comedy Night on Facebook for more information.
Comedy Garage: A weekly comedy showcase and open mic held Mondays at Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Features regional comedians working out their longer sets and local amateurs trying new material. On Dec. 2, Bo Johnson headlines. No cover. All ages. Sign up at 7:15 p.m.; show is at 8:30 p.m. Find Comedy Garage on Facebook for more information.
Chuckles on the Pilchuck: Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish, hosts a third-Tuesday monthly comedy show. The headliner for the Dec. 17 show is Ed Hill. No cover. Must be at least 21. The show starts at 8 p.m. and showcases the talents of Northwest comedians. Find Chuckles on the Pilchuck on Facebook for more information.
Crackpot Comedy: Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater hosts Crackpot Comedy 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Family friendly sketch and improvisational comedy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. Dec. 28 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-$15. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
DANCE
Emerald Ballet Theatre: See “The Nutcracker” with the Emerald Ballet Theatre Orchestra at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Show times are 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15. Tickets are $38-$43 for adults, $33-38 for seniors and military, and $20-$22 for students. Call 425-298-3449 or go to www.npacf.org/the-nutcracker.
The Dance School’s “Nutcracker”: The Everett dance company will perform the ballet at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Ticket prices have yet to be determined. More at www.thedanceschool.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre in Everett: Everett shows of “The Nutcracker” are Dec. 13-15. Abridged version 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 13 (good for young children), full version 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Tickets are $25-$39. More at www.olympicballet.com.
“A Storybook Nutcracker”: Alderwood Dance Spectrum presents a briefly narrated “Nutcracker” ballet meant for children at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Now in its 24th year, the show has become an Everett tradition. Tickets are $20. More at www.alderwooddancespectrum.com.
Reflections School of Dance: “One Uncontainable Gift,” 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. Tickets are $10 at the door. Festival seating. More at www.reflectionsschoolofdance.com.
Olympic Ballet Theatre in Edmonds: Edmonds shows of “The Nutckracker” are Dec. 20-23. Abridged version offered at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 19 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 (good for children), full version 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 5 p.m. Dec. 22 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $28-$48. More at www.olympicballet.com.
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