Stage Calendar

Edmonds

“Splendor in the Grass” — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, Friday-Sunday, Dec. 10-12: The Edmonds-Woodway Players present William Inge’s classic drama about young love in a depression era Kansas town, in the Edmonds-Woodway Theatre, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Tickets: $6 general, $5 students with ASB card, $3 children under 12 &seniors, available at the door. Info: Bruce Mindt, drama advisor, 425-670-7900 ext. 6251.

“Barefoot in the Park” — 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18: Edge of the World Theatre, 9667 Firdale Ave., Edmonds, presents Neil Simon’s comedy about the trials of two newlyweds and the six flights of stairs that nearly kill everyone who tries to visit them. Tickets: $17-$20, available by calling 206-542-PLAY (7529).

“Bye Bye Birdie” — 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 19: Driftwood Players present the 1950’s rock and roll musical about teen idol Conrad Birdie and his “last kiss” publicity stunt before being sent off to war, at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Tickets: $20 general, $17 juniors &seniors, available by calling 425-774-9600.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” — 7 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5 &12, 8 p.m. Mondays &Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 7, 13 &14: Driftwood Players presents an Alternative Stages production of Barbara Robinson’s story about how the worst Christmas pageant ever is transformed by the spirit of the season, at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. in Edmonds. Tickets: $10, includes dessert buffet following performance, available by calling 425-774-9600.

Shoreline

“Our Country’s Good” — 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 3-5 &Tuesday &Wednesday, Dec. 7 &8: Shoreline Community College drama presents this Timberlake Wertenbaker play set in 1787 Australia about a play put on by British military officers and convicts. In the Theater Lobby, SCC campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline. Tickets: $8 general, $7 seniors, students, SCC faculty &staff, $6 SCC students with College ID &children 14 &under, available by calling 206-546-4606, or purchase at the SCC Cashier’s Office or at the door.

Kaleidoscope’s Gift of Dance Family Dance Concert — 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5: The dance company showcases the talents of its 8 to 15 year old dancers in this annual holiday performance at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont N., Shoreline. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 children, purchased at the door. Info: 206-363-7281.

Mountlake Terrace

“The Nutcracker” — 2 &7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 (Mountlake Terrace), 2 &7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 (Everett), 2 &7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 (Seattle): Edmonds-based Olympic Ballet Theatre presents its 23rd annual full-length production of the holiday ballet, presented in three locations: Dec. 4 &5, Mountlake Terrace Performing Arts Center, 28101 44th Ave. W.; Dec. 11 &12 with the Everett Symphony Orchestra at Everett Civic Auditorium; Dec. 18 &19, at Meany Hall, University of Washington campus, 4001 University Way NE, Seattle. Tickets: $12-$32, available at OBT’s offices in the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds, at www.olympicballet.com, by calling OBT at 425-774-7570, at TicketMaster outlets and 206-292-ARTS.

Best of the Figgy Pudding Show — 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 8 &15, Thursday, Dec. 9: Driftwood Players present a holiday PlayCafé of these short, hilarious and poignant holiday pieces by Puget Sound writers, served with a three course dinner, at Café on the Terrace, 22826 56th Avenue W. in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets: $13 plus tax, beverage &gratuity; reservations (required) available by calling 425-712-9112.

Snohomish County Christian School Christmas Extravaganza — 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 &Friday, Dec. 10: The students of the Fine Arts Department present this second annual free public performance featuring the play, “A Star for Christmas,” written by SCCS drama teacher Ruth Stainer, plus holiday music by the SCCS choirs, band and orchestra, at the Snohomish County Christian School’s High School campus, 23607 54th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-774-7773.

Everett

“It’s a Wonderful Life”— 8 p.m. Fridays &Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 12: Everett Theatre Society presents James W. Rodgers adaptation of the Frank Capra holiday film, at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Avenue, Everett. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors, students &military, $7 children 12 &under), available by calling 425-258-6766.

Seattle

“High Society” — 8 p.m. Fridays &Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 5: Civic Light Opera presents Cole Porter’s romantic musical at their new location in the Sand Point Community Recreation Theatre, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Tickets: $20-$30, available by calling 206-363-2809.

“A Radioland Christmas” — 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays &Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. &8 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26-Dec. 30: Taproot Theatre Company, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle, presents the premiere of local writer Lauri Evans Deason’s nostalgic holiday comedy, centering on a Seattle Christmas show during the golden age of radio. Tickets: $19-29, available by calling 206-781-9707.