No lie -- this hour-long, narrated production of Pinocchio is perfect for introducing kids to theater and dance. The treasured tale of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy comes to the McCaw Hall stage in Seattle, starring talented students from the Pacific Northwest Ballet School, which just happens to be ranked in the nation's top three dance institutions. Plus, kids can make a keepsake craft to take home and explore the instrument petting zoo.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse the he believes has been cast over him and his family by a specter, engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul in The Woman in Black. Seattle Repertory Theatre hosts the London adaptation of Susan Hill's acclaimed gothic ghost story that became one of the most successful shows ever staged on the West End. In the village of Crythin Gifford, the wind howls across the moors and fog creeps mysteriously around the town spires. At the edge of the village’s cemetery, young lawyer Arthur Kipps glimpses the figure of a woman, garbed all in black, and is drawn into Crythin’s cursed and haunted history. Now The Woman in Black comes to spine-tingling life on the U.S. side of the pond in this cunning stage adaptation that left London theatergoers enthralled.

Teatro ZinZanni has been called "the Kit Kat Klub on acid," but you won't have to worry about bad vibes when you take this trip. After building a successful palace on the Jersey Shore, the larger-than-life Teatro ZinZanni have found a permanent new home in the rustic wine country in Woodinville -- and they're celebrating with a dazzling and vintage-inspired new production, Hollywood & Vine. International cirque, comedy and cabaret combine for a topsy-turvy blend that is part circus, part dinner theater and all magic. While you enjoy the show, you can chow down on four courses designed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson. Now's your chance to experience Teatro ZinZanni's high-spirited, high-flying antics in their brand new home.

Come and experience the final show produced by Ghost Light Theatricals, in the newly minted Copious space in Ballard. After a decade of residency at the formerly known Ballard Underground, this production culminates the vision of Ghost Light's 15 years of productions producing modern adaptations of classical stories. The Salem Witch Orgasms by Alexandra Davis (Winner of Battle of the Bards XII; The Final Battle) presents a comedic view into the lives of American women in the Puritanical Northeast. Stylistically a mashup of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Mel Brooks and The Princess Bride, this frank, hilarious and sex-positive representation of female-identifying sexuality will have you gasping for breath from laughter.  As tween boy Given learns about his family history from his sexually liberated hippie Grandma Carol, the story borrows the framework of William Goldman's The Princess Bride to plunge into the experiences of a group of women identified as witches because they explored that most forbidden and misunderstood of fruits: the mysterious and alluring female orgasm. At times ridiculous, filled with large scale song and dance numbers, and relevant to our modern cultural fixation with purity, this show will tickle more than your funny bone *eyebrows* *eyebrows.*

Ride in comfort on a six-hour tour of two of Washington's award-winning estate wineries amidst lush rural Northwest scenery. You'll travel across Lake Washington via Seattle's famous 7,700 foot-long Evergreen Point floating bridge to Woodinville in the heart of Western Washington's winery region. The area is widely recognized as America's No. 2 wine region and produced the world's No. 1 wine for 2010, as voted by readers of Wine Spectator magazine. The bus will stop at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery as well as at one other winery, most commonly Goose Ridge Winery or one of the other area favorites. After lunch, your roomy tour bus or van will move on through scenic landscapes, like the rolling Cascade mountain foothills, past horse ranches and beautiful flower farms en route to the spectacular 270-foot Snoqualmie Falls. Along the way, you'll stop at Boehm's Chocolate Factory in Issaquah for a taste of their treats. The return journey to Seattle goes over Lake Washington on the Interstate 90 Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge, the world's third-longest floating bridge.

Even at a time when charismatic antiheroes are all the rage, Shakespeare’s Macbeth still reigns supreme. The Scottish general-turned-king remains the most enthralling example of ambition run amok and authentic talent corrupted ... one compromise at a time. Set in a gloomy world of ghosts and witches, the tragedy's bloody cycle of corruption and betrayal is thrown into motion when the popular King Duncan of Scotland is murdered by Macbeth, his trusted friend. Egged on by his wife, Macbeth goes on to claim his "destiny" -- at a terrible price. Experience Shakespeare's chilling portrait of temptation, ambition and betrayal at Shore Community College Theater.

Indulge all five senses when the Cafe Nordo crew takes on the first ever adaptation of Tom Robbin's cult classic, Jitterbug Perfume. Don your Mardi Gras beads and revel in humanity’s search for immortality as dueling perfumiers open Pan's bottle, causing past, present and future to collide at your table in a soaring ode to love eternal. Your ticket also includes four courses of aromatic cuisine.

Join Broadway’s Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked, Come from Away) and Peter Saide (Cinderella National Tour) as they share a story of 50 years of life and love in I Do! I Do!. This classic musical by the writing team behind The Fantasticks garnered seven Tony Award nominations in 1967 and follows the perils and triumphs of marriage, children, arguments, and more.

Charismatic singer Max Raabe and his gifted 12-piece big band recreate the classic '20s and '30s cabaret music of Weimar-era Germany with wit and elegance, as well as performing their own stylish originals and covers of recent pop hits. Their truly vast repertoire consists of more than 500 songs, including classics such as "I'll Kiss Your Hand, Dear Lady," "Cheek to Cheek," "You're the Cream in My Coffee," along with German standards from that era such as "Ninon" and "Salomé." Since coming together in 1987, the Palast Orchester has recorded more than 20 albums and earned a devoted following across Europe and North America. Catch them live as they Dream A Little Dream at Seattle's Benaroya Hall.

American folk icon Tom Paxton graces Seattle's The Triple Door stage with his original folk-song repertoire -- a breathtaking body of work spanning more than half a century. Through timeless faves like "The Last Thing on My Mind," "Ramblin’ Boy," "Bottle of Wine" and "The Marvelous Toy," Paxton has proven to be a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends and community. As Pete Seeger said, "Tom's songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You find yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend. Like the songs of Woody Guthrie, they're becoming part of America." Collectively, the songs of Tom Paxton and the DonJuans (Grammy-winning songwriting duo Don Henry and Jon Vezner) have been covered by Harry Belafonte, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan ... just to name a few.

Pacific Northwest Ballet gives you a glimpse into the mind of the company's artistic director, Peter Boal, and shows you dance that continues to push the envelope. Director's Choice features an enticing mix of three innovative ballet works from some of today's sharpest dancemakers. This year’s program features two world premieres from Robyn Mineko Williams (former member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago) and Matthew Neenan, plus a piece set to the music of Sufjan Stevens from Ballet 422's Justin Peck.

With captivating charisma and radiant spirit, Daymé Arocena effortlessly blends traditional Santerian chant, jazz stylings, contemporary R&B influences, and Afro-Cuban rhythmic complexity. Her passion for the musical traditions of her homeland is boundless. At every performance, audiences can participate in lively call-and-response chants. “Scat-singing over her trio’s swaying rhumbas and cha-cha-chas,” (DownBeat), Daymé’s impact upon the history of Cuban music is undeniable. Experience the music of this award winning, emerging star at Tacoma Arts Live's Rialto Theater!

The little broken-down engine needs your help! Her toys need to be delivered to the children on the other side of the mountain but who can do it? There are many trains who are willing to help, but they all seem to have more important things on their minds. Can you help the little engine get their attention so they will help her deliver the toys?

Emmett Montgomery is a comedian/storyteller who was made in Utah but has lived in Seattle for most of the 21st century and been failing beautifully on and off the stage for over a decade. When he is not wandering the country telling jokes and falling in love with America, he produces local shows that focus on building community, pushing the limits of what it means to be a performer and celebrating the unique beauty of the city he lives in (Weird and Awesome with Emmett Montgomery, The Magic Hat) Emmett was part of the top 100 in NBC’s Last Comic Standing Season 9 (2015) and was voted Seattle Weekly’s Best Comic of 2015 and named one of City Arts Magazines Artists of 2015. Has performed at festivals across the country including the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Sasquatch Music Festival and the Women In Comedy Festival and can be heard on nationally podcasts like Risk! (storytelling) , Put Your Hands Together (jokes) and Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction (gross) and has worked with famouses and brilliants like Maria Bamford, Dave Chappelle and TJ Miller. Mr. Montgomery tells jokes from his heart, usually his heart is full of hope but sometimes it is full of spiders.

Spend a Las Vegas-style evening with Seattle's best female impersonators as they take on the personas of Cher, Lady Gaga, JLo, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli and more. The perfect gender-bending show for celebrating any occasion -- a birthday, anniversary, bachelorette party or a night out with friends -- Le Faux is the longest-running show of its kind in the city, with exciting and outrageous performances every night and a full cast of dancers. Julia's on Broadway also offers a full bar and appetizers for purchase before and during the show, and the host will even bring your special guest on stage for a little embarrassment in front of the entire audience.

Swing open the saloon doors and lasso up fun for the entire family. Enter a mythical world where theater and circus collide for non-stop live folk music combined with strength, agility and original choreography. Under the spell of Saloon’s beautiful Belle, the lover sets off in a chase worthy of the greatest westerns for an action-packed theatrical thrill-ride! An inspirational leader in contemporary circus from Quebec, Cirque Eloize thrills audiences with its rich sensory entertainment through its daring combination of circus disciplines and its highly imaginative use of visual arts and technologies. See it at Pantages Theater at Tacoma Arts Live.

Celebrate the season of love with Bonbon, Can Can Culinary's latest cabaret treat, starring an oh-so-sweet cast of sultry singers and dancers. Your hunky and hilarious host Jonny Boy will guide you through a multimedia spectacle of exquisitely choreographed dance and music against a backdrop of high-definition visual technology installations, with performers so close you can almost taste the glitter. Treat yourself and those you love to Bonbon while enjoying craft cocktails and other items purchased from a specially curated, Pike Place Market-fresh menu.

Macha Theatre Works presents a world premiere new play by local playwright Maggie Lee. In the aftermath of a devastating war between clans, two swordswomen try to find their way forward in this strange new world of peace: one trying to escape her past, and the other driven by an inherited thirst for revenge. When your very existence is defined by your blade, how do you keep the violence within yourself sheathed?

Seven literary giants assemble for a writing retreat only to have one of them turn up dead in House of Ink, an improvised spoof of locked-room whodunits from Unexpected Productions. Imagine Woody Allen, Ayn Rand, Dr. Seuss, Jane Austen and Charles Bukowski trapped in an Agatha Christie plot in which you help solve the crime. It's totally improvised and totally hilarious, with each show a unique mystery. Even the authors change from night to night. Some of the other literary victims/suspects that might crop up include Judy Blume, Ray Bradbury, Anton Chekhov, Neil Gaiman, Ursula K. Le Guin, Joseph Heller, J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, Vince Lombardi, Christopher Marlowe, Stephenie Meyer, Molière, Sylvia Plath, Raymond Chandler, Paula Vogel, Kurt Vonnegut, Oscar Wilde and, of course, Agatha Christie.

Kids, grown-ups and grands can all indulge in Can Can Culinary's latest sweet treat, the Bonbon Brunch. Your hilarious host Sensible Paul will guide you through a multimedia spectacle of exquisitely choreographed dance and music against a backdrop of high-definition visual technology installations, while you enjoy mimosas and dining from a market-fresh brunch menu in their cozy theater beneath Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. This delectable show promises an unforgettably funny and sparkly spectacle of dance, song and laughter for all ages to enjoy.

With her stirring blend of soul, roots rock, blues and gospel, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has a voice that carries the weight of experience. Whether she's belting out the blues on "Runaway Soul," turning the Maya Angelou poem "Phenomenal Woman" into a feminist anthem, writing an original song with all the power of an old black spiritual in "Lord Remember Me," or adding a dose of soul to an old Crosby, Stills and Nash cover ("Long Time Gone"), it's impossible not to be affected by Foster's talent. It's no wonder her last three albums have received Grammy nominations and earned Foster an impressive list of blues accolades. Catch this dynamic performer when she takes to the stage of the Triple Door in Seattle. Nickel & Rose open the show.

Was that sultry burlesque performer a lady or one of Le Faux's fabulous drag stars? That's what you'll be asking yourself while taking in Magnifique, Julia's on Broadway's sassy, sexy new burlesque and variety show hosted by the incomparable Gorejess, Seattle's master of neo-burlesque with a classic twist. Inspired by the underground cabaret scenes of Paris and Berlin in the roaring '20s, Magnifique combines Seattle's most titillating burlesque performers with some of the gorgeous "ladies" from Le Faux. The result just might be the naughtiest way to spend an evening in the city.

In partnership with Seattle Parks’ Garfield Teen Life Center

Based on the book by E.L. Doctorow
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Directed by Mimi Katano
Associate Director: Isaiah Anderson, Jr.

March 15, 2019 - March 17, 2019
YTN Parish Hall Theatre

March 22, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Washington Hall, Seattle

Best for Ages 13+

Based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, Ragtime weaves together three distinctly American tales in turn-of the-century New York—a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician. United by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.

Enjoy a special evening with Franca Baroni performing her acclaimed one-woman show Act In The Public Heart: A Lawyer's Journey, followed by a concert by the new-soul band Push4Luv at the Jewelbox Theater at Rendezvous in Seattle.Act In The Public Heart: A Lawyer's Journey is a true story and personal and collective quest for justice centered around six scientific discoveries about the heart. It is a delicate mix of drama and comedy about how a lawyer grappled with identity, trauma, belonging, immigration, disintegration, freedom and justice while discovering the greater heart of humanity.

One of Sondheim’s most famous scores comes back to the TLT for the first time since 1997! Winner of four Tony Awards®, Stephen Sondheim’s glorious musical masterpiece returns to the TLT stage. In 1900 Sweden, on a magical night that smiles three times, an aging actress, a married virgin, a sex-starved divinity student, and a buffoonish count find themselves hilariously tangled in a web of love affairs. Delightful, charming and at times heartbreaking, with gorgeous, lush music, including “A Weekend in the Country,” “Liaisons” and the seminal “Send in the Clowns,” A Little Night Music is a coupling (and uncoupling) tour-de-force.

Catch Mark Ellis and other Collider Network hosts Josh Macuga, Ken Napzok and more for a special intimate stand-up comedy show at Columbia City Theater in Seattle.

A panel of inebriated experts give real-life advice to audience members seeking their wisdom. You might witness a drunk doctor, a faded physician, a stoned scientist... all doing their darndest to dole out honest life advice to those in need. Afterward, the improv comedians explore the consequences of their often-questionable advice in a series of improvised scenes, to a guaranteed comedic effect. Come with your questions, concerns and queries. Gain a little wisdom and a whole lot of entertainment with Dubious Advice at Seattle's Atlas Theatre.

This St. Paddy's party boat is bound to be shamrocking, with live DJ entertainment, Irish-themed appetizers and a complimentary St. Paddy's themed drink. There'll be plenty of dancing on this three-hour cruise of Lake Union and Lake Washington, as well as soaking up the sights of Seattle at night. Irish specialty cocktails, Irish beers and whiskey, wine and nonalcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase from the full on-board bar.

Unexpected Productions takes off the safety net of carefully rehearsed structures and open it up to you. At each performance, the improvisers will interact with the audience, explore options and together, you and the performers will choose the night's format. Every show is a tight rope walk of improv. You've heard that no improv shows are ever the same, but it's never been truer than in Wild Card at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater in Seattle.

Enjoy two hilarious improv shows in this hour-long show. First Act: Text-astrophe We're gonna get to know someone in the audience pretty darn well! In this show one willing audience member will choose a text conversation for the performers top read out loud. Then the performers will improvise scenes and characters based on their newfound particular knowledge of one person's life and textual relationship. Second Act: Dear Olive Garden Sometimes the review a person leaves for a chain restaurants actually say more about the person writing the review than it says about the restaurant. In this show the performers will read reviews of chain establishments and create scenes and characters, exploring the eccentricities of the sorts of folks who just must let the world know about their dining experience.

Adventure! Undiscovered alien cultures! Lots of laughter. As part of the Seattle Emerald City Comic Con celebrations, Unexpected Productions Improv presents Seattle Experimental Theater's original unscripted comedy Where No Man Has Gone Before. It's a fully improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series, and you can join the Enterprise crew as they beam down to an alien planet (defined by audience suggestion). But will the aliens turn out to be friends or foes? Tensions rise as the crew and their ship are put in unforeseen danger.

For those who like their traditional Irish music fast and furious, Dervish's trademark high-energy instrumentals are just the ticket. Constantly reinventing themselves by exploring new musical territory, Dervish manages to never lose touch with their traditional roots. Singer Cathy Jordan fronts the band, which includes some of Ireland's finest traditional musicians, and which BBC called "an icon of Irish music." Well-known in Europe, Dervish has shared the stage with Sting, R.E.M. and Beck, and performed everywhere from the Great Wall of China to the Holy Land. Catch them at The Triple Door in Seattle.

ComedySportz is Seattle's leading improv comedy show. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV's Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of this interactive, family-friendly show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage. It's perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with the family, since kids love it as much as grown-ups.

Based on the best-selling book of the same name, this compelling sensory drama won five Tony Awards for its Broadway run and now comes to the stage at the Village Theatre in Issaquah. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows the adventures of 15-year-old Christopher, who has an extraordinary brain -- exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, leading to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

Unlike most stand-ups, Shang Forbes began his comedy career on a dare, taking a friend up on a wager that he wouldn't take the stage during an open mike night. Fifty bucks richer, Forbes found himself bitten by the comedy bug, quickly becoming an underground favorite known for his edgy, avant-garde, sociopolitical sense of humor. In the years since, fans have been able to see Forbes on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, NBC's Comedy Showcase, Comedy Central, MTV and more. Catch Shang Forbes live on the stage of Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle.

They had so much fun with their first Nerd Rock Review that TheatreTBD is bringin' it back around again. Come on out and enjoy the work of a bunch of folks who appreciate the geeky side of things and can't wait to share their nerd love with you! Their fantastic company of vocal and visual artists are exploring a new kind of nerdy on this one, just in time for Emerald City Comic Con: cult film and television and the music their twisted concepts produced. From well known to obscure. Classic to contemporary. What you will see on stage will bring you back to some of the fondest filmed memories that you loved (and some of your friends probably looked at you weird for loving). But no longer! You won't be in the minority in this house! Come on out and celebrate the strange! Featuring vocal performances by Evan Waltz, Alicia & Mario Mendez, Erin Smith and Hannah Knapp-Jenkins. Burlesque by Kir Royale and with musical guest Bad Time Friend. Playing at The Palace Theatre & Art Bar in Georgetown, TheatreTBD's Third Friday Cabaret is a monthly cabaret showcase that explores a new theme each month.

Oceanic Entertainment presents the 7th annual St. Patrick’s Day Boat Party in Seattle! Yes, you read that right -- what could be a better way to drink up and celebrate the St. Patrick's weekend than partying on a boat. Experience your city like never before, cruising through Lake Union and Lake Washington. Oceanic Entertainment brings you the best DJs in town to pump up your crazy fun-filled night!

Enjoy an afternoon with a wide variety of musical styles that will "Chase the Winter Blues Away" with Jonas Nordwall at the theatre pipe organ and Brian Kirk on the drums.

It's time to dig out from winter and enjoy a live play featuring lots of laughter, tears, a little bit of pot, and some hideous bridesmaids' dresses. Take a short drive to Marysville for high quality community theatre in an intimate setting!

Classic comedy is re-imagined with this fun, interactive show that pushes the boundaries of physical humor. In Mouth Wide Shut our experienced improvisers use your suggestions to create stories, laughter, playful kinetic energy, and a few surprises using only physical humor … without any words. Inspired by silent movies, classical mime and groups like the Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil, this new weekend show from the producers of Seattle Theatresports comes to Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater in Pike Place Market.

Race -- often times considered a four-letter word that no one wants to talk about, the big elephant in the room in today’s political and social climate. Lifting the veil on what it means to be black in America and offering a profound and sometimes unsettling insight into the emotional and physical toll racial division can cause, Unapologetically Black is a collection of true stories as told by those who lived through them. Each story is a profound display of humanity and triumph amid racial and ethnic division across a variety of topics including mental health, law enforcement, education, relationships, identity and more. Join Allegory: Stories That Shape the Soul for this groundbreaking debut at Center Theatre in Seattle.

So you want to see a show, but you're not quite sure what kind of show. You want to laugh, you want to be surprised, you want to be entertained. Well, look no further than Moisture Festival, a one-stop grab bag of crazy entertainment that ranges from comedy to incredible aerial feats to live music, and hits just about everything in between. Now in its 16th year, this vaudeville-style variety show has something for everyone. Past shows have featured everything from mouth jugglers to tightrope artists to a performer flipping a small child around in the air using only his feet -- the kind of stuff that there probably isn't a name for, the kind of stuff you just have to see to believe, and you're so glad that you did. Don't miss Moisture Festival at Hale's Ales Palladium Theater in Seattle.

Delve into the deep, dark history of Pioneer Square on this adults-only jaunt under the streets of Seattle. During this intimate 75-minute walking tour, your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through several key sections of the historic 1890s-era subterranean passageways, while cluing you in on the drinking, gambling and other illicit activities that ran rampant in the area around the turn of the century. In fact, you'll learn how Skid Road (Yesler Way) became America's very first Skid Row and much more.

Experience the best Seattle has to offer on a gorgeous and relaxing two-hour cruise on freshwater Lake Union and Washington as the captain narrates the sights. Take in the beautiful scenery and city skylines while enjoying a delicious dinner buffet of Northwestern favorites at your private table. You'll also have access to a full-service bar with cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. You'll enjoy the sunset as the sky becomes a fiery spectacle, then the stars and sparkling city lights of Seattle come out. It all starts on the Sunday Supper Cruise at Waterways Cruises Homeport in Seattle.