Stage listings

Thu., May 19, 2011

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Music

The Best of Rock ’n’ Roll Heaven – Part of Sandpoint’s “Lost in the ’50s” celebration, with Elvis, Richie Valens and Jerry Lee Lewis impersonators. Today. 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $30. (208) 263-9191

EWU Residency Jazz Composer Concert - With guest artist Bob Curnow, featuring Eastern Washington University student compositions and arrangements with the Spokane Falls Community College Jazz Band. Today, 7:30 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (509) 359-2241

Prairie Flyer - Bluegrass. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10. (509) 229-3414

Spokane Youth Symphony - “Bon Voyage Verne,” farewell concert for retiring Artistic Director Verne Windham featuring the three younger orchestras as well as the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus. Sunday, 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $15/adults, $13/seniors, $11/students. (509) 624-1200

Ron and Opal - Country-style gospel. Sunday, 6 p.m., Intersection Church, 905 N. McDonald Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 924-3565

EWU Choral Concert - “Life and Love.” Monday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241

Gypsy Dawg - Jazz. Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

EWU Trombone Solo Night - Wednesday, 6 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building, Room 216, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241

The Tap Grandmas - Benefit for HEART (Homeless Education and Resource Team). Tuesday, 7 p.m., North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St. $5. (509) 624-4758

Comedy

“Group Therapy Live!” - All improvised comedy show. All ages. Friday. 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Expedition” - Short-form improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Suitable for all ages. Saturday. 7 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats. (509) 747-7045.

Rube Goldberg Device - Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045

New Taste Tuesdays at Zola - Alternative comedy and music variety show featuring comedians Lance Paullin, Joe Fontenot, Chris White and comedy poets. Tuesday, 8:30-11 p.m., Zola, 22 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2416

Theater

“Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz”- Touring production of the hit Broadway musical about the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Today, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and May 26, 7:30 p.m.; May 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 2 and 8 p.m.; and May 29, 1 and 6:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $37.50-$142.50 (800) 325-SEAT

“The Miracle Worker” - Patty Duke, who won an Oscar and and Emmy for her performances in the film and TV versions, directs Interplayers’ production of William Gibson’s classic drama about teacher Annie Sullivan and her efforts to reach deaf, blind and mute Helen Keller. Today, Friday, Sunday and May 25-28, 7:30 p.m.; matinees Saturday and May 29 at 2 p.m. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $12-$22. (509) 455-7529, (800) 325-SEAT

“Frost/Nixon” - Peter Morgan’s stage dramatization of David Frost’s 1977 television interviews with Richard Nixon. Through June 5, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. (entrance off Dean Avenue). $18/general admission, $9/student rush (as available, 30 minutes before curtain). (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT

“Alice” - Christian Youth Theater-Spokane presents a contemporary adaptation of the “Alice in Wonderland” story in a rock-opera format, with Alice as a high school student whose dream takes her to Wonderland. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon; Sunday, 3 p.m.; May 27, 7 p.m.; May 28, 3 and 7 p.m.; May 29, 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Advance, $11/adults, $10/children/seniors, $9/this Saturday’s matinee; $14/door. (509) 487-6540

“Kill Me Deadly” - Satire of the 1940s film noir genre. Friday, Saturday and May 26-28, 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” - Musical presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Friday, Saturday and May 27-28, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and May 28-29, 3 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Adults, $10/advance, $12/door; Seniors and children, $9/advance; all tickets $7 for Saturday’s matinee. (208) 819-9281

“The Full Monty” - Musical comedy about a group of unemployed men who try their hand as male strippers. Partial nudity; for mature audiences. Opens Friday and continues through June 19, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $28/adults, $26/seniors 65 and older, $20/students 24 and younger with ID, $10/student rush (as available 20 minutes before showtime). (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT

“John Lennon and Me”- Moscow Community Theatre presents Cherie Bennett’s play about a teenager with a chronic disease who learns to empathize with others. May not be appropriate for children younger than 10. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Kenworthy Theatre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. $10/adults, $7/seniors, students and youth 12 and younger. www.moscowcommunity theatre. com

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” - Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Saturday, Sunday and May 28, 1 and 4 p.m.; May 29, 1 p.m., 315 W. Mission Ave. $12/adults, $10/children. (800) 325-SEAT

Senior Showcase - The Pend Oreille Players Association will present this showcase written, planned and directed by student/youth performers. Sunday, 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theater, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Free; donations accepted for POPA Scholarship Fund. (509) 671-3389

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