Theater
Wooden O/Seattle Shakespeare: The company will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7 p.m. July 20 at the Lynndale Park Amphitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Admission is free. Shakespeare’s screwball comedy features the bantering of two of his cleverest characters. For Beatrice and Benedick love is a game of wits played with guarded hearts.
Last Leaf does Shakespeare: Last Leaf Productions’ 19th season of bringing the Bard to parks features performances of the fast and furious “The Comedy Of Errors.” Free local shows (about an hour long) include 7:30 p.m. July 20, Mukilteo’s Rosehill Community Center; and 4 p.m. Aug. 6, North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. In the play, Antipholus and his sidekick Dromio find themselves in Ephesus, where a hilarious day of mistaken identities and giddy confusion ensues. More information is at www.lastleaf99.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). Box office hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday or call 360-322-7402. For more information about classes and for tickets to next season, go to www.redcurtainfoundation.org. Local dramatists and comedians Nick Poling and Alex De Roest (the minds behind Red Curtain’s “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians”) will present an original comedy radio show, “Damien Anto, Master Thief,” at 8 p.m. July 21 and 22. Admission is $12. In this tale of adventure and crime set in 18th century Europe, we follow Damien, a world-famous burglar, accompanied by his skittish servant, Sganarelle, as they break into the manors of nobles, run from the law and race rivals to the greatest treasure of all time.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “Dreamgirls” continues through July 30.
“Last Romance”: Phoenix Theatre, Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theater and the Snohomish Theater Project offer this comedy by Joe Pietro at 7:30 p.m. July 22, and at 4 p.m. July 23. Directed by Eric Lewis. The story involves Ralph, a widower, whose daily walk leads him to a second chance at love. Tickets are $15 at the door, Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish, or at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Phoenix Theatre: The comedy theater is at 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.phoenixtheatreedmonds.org. Season 10 tickets are now available via the website.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600, option 3. Next season tickets now available.
Youth theater
Ludus Performing Arts: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” plays through July 29 at the Snohomish County PUD theater in Everett, 2320 California St. For ticket information, call 425-239-6627 or go to www.ludusperformingarts.org. The cast includes Emma Hanson, Drew Winston, Erik Ortiz, Toni Cardin, Steven Ortiz, Josh Quiring, Freja Jorgensen and Jacob Lande.
Kidstage: See Disney’s “Aladdin” Kids Edition at noon July 21, 28, Aug. 4 and 11 at the Wetmore Avenue Theater Plaza; “Rent” School Edition, 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sundays) July 20-23 at the Cope Gilette Theatre and Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sundays) Aug. 12-20. More information is at www.villagetheatre.org/everett/kidstage-everett.php
Edmonds Driftwood Teen Troupe: “Honk,” the musical adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling” is presented at 8 p.m. July 21-22 and 2 p.m. July 22-23. Also playing is “Big Fish” at 8 p.m. Aug. 4-5 and 2 p.m. Aug. 5-6. Both shows are at Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. Tickets are $15.
Ballyhoo Theatre: The musical “Spring Awakening” is presented Friday-Sunday, July 21-30, at Shorewood High School Black Box Theatre, 17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Directed by Shileah Corey. Not appropriate for children. Tickets are $7-$10. More at ballyhootheatre.org.
Dance
Olympic Ballet Theatre: The company opens its 37th season with an all-new Summer Gala performance, featuring samples of OBT’s diverse repertoire, at 7 p.m. July 29, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Tickets may be ordered online at www.olympicballet.com or by calling the box office at 425-774-7570.
To submit info, email reporter Gale Fiege at gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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