Theater
Snohomish County
Steam Powered Giraffe: Mime, music, “robots” and vaudeville are at the heart of this imaginative act, 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28, the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. For tickets, call 425-258-6766.
“Self Help”: The comedy by Norm Foster will be staged 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through March 1 at Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000. More at www.phoenixtheatreedmonds.org. Meet Hal and Cindy Savage, two struggling actors turned self-help gurus and relationship experts. As their careers skyrocket, their marriage takes a nosedive.
“Death By Chocolate”: The farce-noir murder mystery by Craig Sodaro through March 8 at Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Directed by David Alan Morrison, performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. For ticket information, go to www.driftwoodplayers.com or call 425-774-9600. Nick Noir, private eye, has fallen on hard times. His last botched case has cost him whatever jobs may have come his way — he may even be forced to fire his devoted secretary. Then Vinnie the Leech falls over dead at Precious Perks Coffee Shoppe, poisoned by their signature drink.
Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web”: Red Curtain presents the murder mystery through March 1 at the Red Curtain Arts Center, 1410 Grove St., Marysville. Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham-Brown, is adept at spinning tales of adventure for their bored diplomatic circle. When a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama much harder to cope with, especially as she suspects the murderer might be her young stepdaughter, Pippa.
“Evil Twin”: The dark comedy by Everett Community College instructor Beth Peterson continues at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 through 28 and March 5 through 7 in EvCC’s Baker Hall, room 120, 2000 Tower St. Admission is by donation.
“Around the World in 80 Days”: Village Theatre’s production of Mark Brown’s adaptation of the Jules Verne novel plays March 6 through 29 at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $30 to $62, are available by calling 425-257-8600. Join Phileas Fogg on his whistle-stop journey and wildly wacky adventure to satisfy a wager and circumnavigate the world in 80 days. Bandits, a damsel in distress and transportation problems lurk around every corner.
High Schools
“Cinderella”: Arlington High School Drama Department’s production of the Rodgers &Hammerstein musical will be performed at 7 p.m. March 6, 7, 13 and 14, with a 1 p.m. matinee added on March 14, all at Byrnes Performing Arts Center on the high school campus. Director Scott Moberly moves the story from medieval times to the post-industrial era. The production features 47 singers, actors and dancers. Jeff Swanson is the music director. Tickets are available at the door at 6 p.m. on show nights or online at www.byrnesperformingarts.org.
Island County
“Other Desert Cities”: Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ production runs through Feb. 28. The story involves a family with differing political views, a long-held family secret and humility. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $22 for adults; $18 for seniors, $15 for youths; $15 for matinees. Call 360-221-8268.
Monty Python’s “Spamalot”: Whidbey Playhouse stages the musical through March 1 in Oak Harbor. For more information and for tickets, call 360-679-2237 or go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
King County
Rodgers &Hammerstein’s “Carousel”: The 5th Avenue Theatre brings the classic musical to the stage through March 1, at 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. The musical’s cherished songs include “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Tickets, starting at $29, are available online at www.5thavenue.org, by phone at 206-625-1900, or at the box office.
Rodgers &Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”: Through March 1, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. Tickets start at $25. Call 1-877-784-4849 or go to www.stgpresents.org.
Cirque du Soleil: “Kurios — Cabinet of Curiosities” is playing through March 22 under the big top at Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond. Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.
Ballet
Mark Morris: The Seattle native brings his Dance Group and Music Ensemble home for program that includes the company’s West Coast premiere of “Pacific,” and the Seattle premieres of “Jenn and Spencer,” “Crosswalk” and “Words,” 8 p.m. March 5, 6 and 7, Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, University of Washington. For tickets, call 206-543-4880, or order online at uwworldseries.org.
“The Vetiginous Thrill of Forsythe”: Pacific Northwest Ballet becomes the first major American dance company to present a program devoted entirely to the work of acclaimed choreographer William Forsythe. Performances are 7:30 p.m. March 13, 14, 19, 21, 2 p.m. March 14 and 1 p.m. March 22 in McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center. More at www.pnb.org.
Opera
Handel’s “Semele”: Seattle Opera presents the opera, with the Seattle Opera Chorus and members of the Seattle Symphony, through March 17, McCaw Hall, Seattle Center. For tickets, call 206-389-7676.
“Cinderella”: Rossini’s opera is presented by Skagit Opera on Feb. 27 and March 1, 6 and 8 in McIntyre Hall on the Skagit Valley College campus, Mount Vernon. Tickets are $25 to $59. Call 1-866-624-6897.
Comedy
“Laugh Your Tail Off”: This comedy show/fundraiser for the NOAH animal shelter is 5 p.m. March 7, Orca Ballroom, Tulalip Resort. Featuring comedians Ron Stubbs, Susan Jones and Michelle Westford. Event includes dinner, beer or wine, silent auction and comedy show for $95. Call 360-629-7055.
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