‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at Driftwood
The Edmonds Driftwood Players presents the swashbuckling classic love triangle, “Cyrano de Bergerac.”
The title character is a brash, verbally talented swordsman, but his extremely large nose plagues him with such doubt that he dares not admit his love for the beautiful Roxane. Instead he is obliged to woo her on behalf of a handsome (but verbally impaired) friend. Will she ever realize the words she loves are his?
Performances are 8 p.m. May 10-12 and 2 p.m. May 13 at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds.
Tickets are $12, available by calling 425-774-9600 or going to www.driftwoodplayers.com.
Driftwood holding auditions
The Driftwood Players is holding auditions for its third annual Festival of Shorts.
A great line-up of playwrights will display their most innovative, hilarious, or profound 15 minutes of stage time at the festival. Actors will be auditioning for all four directors: Roy Arauz, Ted Jaquith, Diane McClure and David Alan Morrison.
There are parts for men and women of all ages. Auditioners should prepare a short monologue, and bring a picture and resume.
Auditions are 2 p.m. May 19 and 5 p.m. May 20 at the Driftwood offices, 306 Main St., Edmonds.
Appointments can be made at www.driftwoodplayers.com or 425-774-9600.
Performances are 8 p.m. July 13-14.
Local artist in East Coast show
Lynnwood artist Naoko Morisawa was selected for General Electric Company’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month Exhibition in Connecticut.
Only six artists were selected and only one West Coast artist.
The show runs April 3-June 15 at GE Cultural Fine Art Gallery in Fairfield, Conn.
Taproot presents ‘Leaving Iowa’
Taproot Theatre takes you on the ultimate, classic family road trip in the regional premiere of “Leaving Iowa,” which opens May 18.
Remember those family vacations you tried to forget? Don’s memories of family road trips come to life as he travels cross-country to scatter his father’s ashes. Packed with rollicking good humor, this celebration of family reminds us that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.
Tickets are available at www.taprootthreatre.org.
Ira Glass simulcast in Lynnwood
Ira Glass, host of WBEZ Chicago’s critically acclaimed radio show “This American Life,” returns to Williamsburg and movie screens nationwide with “This American Life: Live!”
The performance will be tape-delayed, 8 p.m. May 10 at Alderwood 7, 3501 184th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Tickets are available at the box office and www.ThisAmericanLife.org/cinema.
Glass will present stories by writer David Rakoff, comedian Tig Notaro and Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington.
Together they will perform a live stage version of the radio show, centered on the theme “The Invisible Made Visible.”
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at Paramount Theatre
The Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” inspired by the true story of four rock ‘n’ roll icons, will play May 15-20 at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle.
On Dec. 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The four young musicians united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions of all time.
“Million Dollar Quartet” brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring an eclectic score of rock, gospel, R&B and country hits.
Tickets are $25-$70, available at http://stgpresents.org, http://tickets.com, and select Ticketmaster locations. Tickets also are available by calling 877-STG-4TIX or in person at The Paramount Theatre box office.
Hungarian violinist performs with Seattle Symphony
Hungarian violinist Jozsef Lendvay Jr. will perform classical and folk music with the Seattle Symphony, 7:30 p.m. May 4 at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle.
Lendvay is among the most versatile musicians of his generation, winning accolades for his performances of both traditional classical works and the folk music inspired by his ancestors: the Hungarian Roma.
A recipient of the Gold Cross of the Hungarian Republic and the Prize of the Ministry for National Cultural Heritage, Lendvay has won first prize at several international competitions. On May 4 he will perform three famous Gypsy-inspired pieces from the violin repertoire with the Seattle Symphony: Ravel’s “Tzigane,” Waxman’s “Carmen Fantasy” and Sarasate’s “Zigeunerweisen.”
In addition, Lendvay will perform unique improvisations on Brahms’ famous Hungarian Dance No. 5 with the orchestra.
Tickets are $17-$74, available at www.seattlesymphony.org or 206-215-4747.
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