Shows on stage this week

By Kristin Kendle on October 9, 2012

Want to go see a show and don't feel like driving to Seattle? No problem. Tacoma and Olympia both have a number of great theatres so you can enjoy a night on the town close by. Here's a local theatre listing lineup for this week and weekend.

Chicago at Tacoma Musical Playhouse is on until October 21.

Wayne Brady at the Pantages on October 11 at 7:30 p.m.

In the Pantages Lobby on October 14 at 5 p.m. is the annual Tacoma Historical Society Dinner and Action. Tickets are $55 and $60 and include Vaudeville entertainment, access to the auction, and dessert.

The Fireworks Ensemble is at the Rialto on October 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Sherlock's Last Case is wrapping up at Lakewood Playhouse on October 14.

For one weekend only, October 11 to 14, Give ‘Em Hell, Harry! (we're talking Harry Truman here) is at Olympia Little Theatre.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is enjoying its last weekend, until October 14, at Capital Playhouse.

At Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Joel Sartore, National Geographic wildlife photographer, will be making a presentation about conservation and his experiences.