What to See in Seattle Theater: Week of March 26, 2018 to April 02, 2018

The Maltese Falcon at Book-It Repertory Theatre (2/8/2018 - 4/2/2018)
adapt: Jane Jones, Kevin McKeon from Jane Jones, Kevin McKeon; dir: Jane Jones.

Nordo's Culinarium:

SMOKE & DUST, a new play by Joy McCullough-Carranza at Macha Theatre Works (3/23/2018 - 4/14/2018)

Macha Theatre Works is proud to announce the world premiere of SMOKE & DUST, a new play by Joy McCullough-Carranza, on Friday, March 23, 2018 produced in association with Theatre Off Jackson. Directed by Amy Poisson, the show will run through Saturday, April 14, 2018.

The Happiest Song Plays Last at Theatre22 (3/23/2018 - 4/14/2018)
Iraq War vet Elliot Ortiz has a bright new career working in Hollywood action films. While shooting on location in Jordan, with the tumultuous Arab Spring rumbling nearby, he finds that his wartime dreams and nightmares have followed him into his new life. At the same time, halfway around the world in a cozy North Philadelphia kitchen, his cousin Yaz takes on a heroic new role of her own: as the heart and soul of her crumbling community. This powerful sequel to Quiara Alegría Hudesâ?? Water by t...

A Thousand Words at Market Theater (3/1/2018 - 4/19/2018)
A picture paints a thousand words and with your help, we plan on telling a thousand fun stories. Viewing a piece of art evokes emotions, from laughter to deep thoughts. It's personal and visceral. During this show, you'll choose from 100 different works of art, and you will help chose them. Our talented improvisers will take inspiration from these selections and "paint" improvised scenes exploring their reactions to the pieces in front of your very eyes. Museums can be so stuffy -- why not ge...

Crowns at Taproot Theatre Company (3/21/2018 - 4/21/2018)
Regina Taylor.

Jewell Mainstage Theatre:

Improv Unplugged: Charged UP Comedy at Market Theater (3/10/2018 - 4/21/2018)
For 35 years, Unexpected Productions Improv has presented shows that are edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny. Improv Unplugged is a culmination of 35 yearsâ?? experience from the most talented improvisers in the Puget Sound. This show is a wildly unpredictable night of classic improvisational games, techniques, songs, and stories created from the ideas tossed out by YOUâ?¦resulting in hilarious storytelling. Itâ??s a show that has never been seen before and will never be seen agai...

The Great Leap at Seattle Repertory Theatre (3/23/2018 - 4/22/2018)
Lauren Yee; dir: Eric Ting.

Leo K. Theatre:

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience at Seattle Children's Theatre (3/22/2018 - 5/13/2018)
Mo Willems; book: Mo Willems; lyrics: Mo Willems; music: Deborah Wicks La Puma.

Charlotte Martin Theatre:

Ride the Cyclone at The 5th Avenue Theatre (3/9/2018 - 5/20/2018)
book: Brooke Maxwell, Jacob Richmond; lyrics: Brooke Maxwell, Jacob Richmond; music: Brooke Maxwell, Jacob Richmond; dir: Rachel Rockwell.

THE MUSIC MAN JR at SEATTLE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (4/20/2017 - 4/20/2018)
From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this masterful musical that features over 20 roles for kids of every level. With a pop standard that includes "Trouble," "76 Trombones," and "Till There Was You," THE MUSIC MAN JR. is the perfect production for young people!

THE MUSIC MAN JR at Lummi Island Foundation for Education (5/25/2017 - 5/25/2018)
From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this masterful musical that features over 20 roles for kids of every level. With a pop standard that includes "Trouble," "76 Trombones," and "Till There Was You," THE MUSIC MAN JR. is the perfect production for young people!

URINETOWN at EVERGREEN PLAYHOUSE INC (3/23/2018 - 4/8/2018)
ONE OF THE MOST UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY MUSICALS IN YEARS, URINETOWN IS A HILARIOUS TALE OF GREED, CORRUPTION, LOVE, AND REVOLUTION IN A TIME WHEN WATER IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD. IN A GOTHAM-LIKE CITY, A TERRIBLE WATER SHORTAGE, CAUSED BY A 20-YEAR DROUGHT, HAS LED TO A GOVERNMENT-ENFORCED BAN ON PRIVATE TOILETS. WITH A WINK TO ITS OLD â??UNISEXâ?? BATHROOMS, CIRCLE CANâ??T HELP BUT RELISH THIS EDGY MUSICAL TREAT.