We here at Seattlest have been seeing more shows than ever lately, so to help you keep up with the best theatre, dance, and performance, we've started running down the weekend's best shows every Thursday, with info on tickets, show times, and reviews. OPENINGS ACT kicked off their annual production of A Christmas Carol last Sunday, and last night Seattle Rep's You Can't Take It With You opened (both reviewed tomorrow). Plus, this Friday the holiday theatre ...

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The New Century Theatre Co.'s production of Elmer Rice's The Adding Machine at ACT Theatre runs Thurs. through Sunday at 8 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 13. Tickets are $25, $20 under 25. Available online. So much good stuff has already been said about NCTC's production of The Adding Machine that it almost feels redundant to add anything. But seriously, you need to go see this play: It's rare that we leave a play so blown away ...

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