THEATER
Phoenix Theatre: Wade James Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. “The Foreigner” opens May 25. The award-winning comedy takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. “Froggy” brings his painfully shy friend Charlie with him to the lodge. He tells all the visitors that Charlie is a foreigner and doesn’t speak any English so they will leave him alone. So Charlie overhears more than he should, including evil plans for a murder. Tickets are $12-24.
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). The final show of the season is “Angry Housewives,” which opens June 1. The rock ‘n’ roll musical is written by Everett lyricist Chad Henry and Seattle playwright A.M. Collins. Bored with their everyday lives, four housewives form a punk rock band to enter a local talent competition. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, students and military. Call 360-322-7402 or go to www.redcurtainfoundation.org for ticket information.
Everett Community College: EvCC presents Moliere’s classic farce “Don Juan” June 1-9 at the college’s theater in Baker Hall Room 120, 2000 Tower St., Everett. Don Juan is the story of a libertine and philanderer who tries to avoid the consequences of his amoral life. He seduces every woman he meets, welshes on past debts, defies God and forces the complicity of his servant. Don Juan seems to charm his way out of every precarious situation — but can he run from the devil who wants to claim his soul? Admission is by donation. Not for children younger than 10. For more information, call 425-388-9525.
“On The Strings of Rain”: See the Russian play at 8 p.m. June 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. In this comedy a rich, lonely woman spends her days and nights in an apartment in rainy London reliving her memories in colorful stories full of famous people, war heroes and billionaires. This performance is in Russian. Tickets are $55-$85. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. “Sabrina Fair” opens June 8. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The romantic comedy is set on Long Island in the ’50s. Sabrina Fairchild is the daughter of the Larrabee family chauffeur. After returning from five years in Paris, Sabrina comes to find that she is still in love with the youngest Larrabee son. At the same time, a rich Frenchman who has known Sabrina in Paris turns up and asks her to marry him. Who does Sabrina love and will she get her heart’s desire? Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The season concludes with “Hairspray,” which opens July 6. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of the local heartthrob, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do. The Tony-winning musical teaches us to look past skin color and size in the fight for equal rights. Tickets are $70 general, $65 seniors and $55 youth.
DANCE
Haven Dance Academy: The Lynnwood dance studio’s spring recital “Fables and Fairytales” is at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. June 10 at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Not all dancers perform in both shows. See the performance schedule at www.havendanceacademy.com. Tickets are $14.50 for ages 13 and older, $11.50 for ages 7-12 and free for ages 6 and younger. Order tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets.
Reflections School of Dance: The Mill Creek-based dance studio is hosting its 21st annual dance recital 3 to 5 p.m. June 16 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. The show is titled “Doors” and will feature student performances that express the theme. About 1,300 people are expected to attend. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and children. Children younger than 2 get in for free. Call 425-338-9056 or go to www.reflectionsschoolofdance.com for more information.
Barclay Shelton Dance Centre: The Edmonds dance center is hosting its summer revue in two acts at 7 and 9 p.m. June 22, 23 and 24 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The dance center teaches dancers of all ages and abilities. Tickets are $18 for both acts, $12 for one. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Alderwood Dance Spectrum: The Lynnwood-based dance studio’s annual dance recital is at 7:30 p.m. June 22-23 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 for ticket information.
The Dance School: The Everett dance studio’s year-end performance is at 2 and 7 p.m. June 23 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, go to www.TuTuTix.com/thedanceschoolwa. More at www.thedanceschool.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 May 28. No cover. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m.
Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater: The Thumb hosts Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade 7:30 p.m. June 2 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Interactive, family-friendly sketch and improv. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
“Bunker 13”: Jet City Improv presents “Bunker 13,” an improvised comedy revolving around five soldiers in the Vietnam War, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. June 15 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. As Sarge, Joker, Rhino, “Z” and Mick rest and refit in their sleeping bunker we are offered an insight into their hopes, fears and experiences through hilarious improvised dialogue, flashbacks and trips “downrange” into the jungle. Gritty, R-rated and packed with dark humor-featuring complex characters, their camaraderie, the absurdities and irony of war. Tickets are $20. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. July 14 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. 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.
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