Several local performing arts organizations have announced their 2010-2011 season lineup, and the year ahead is looking very entertaining.

The Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds, formerly Edge of the World, has packed its third season with six audience-pleasing comedies. The community theatre players will present "Once in a Lifetime," a Kaufman and Hart classic comedy, September 3-26. That show will be followed by "The Complete History of America, Abridged," and a holiday presentation of "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol" (whew).

2011 will bring "Da," "Drinking Alone" and "The Smell of the Kill" to the Phoenix stage.

For information about season tickets and show details, visit www.phoenixtheatreedmonds.com or phone (206) 533-2000. The Phoenix Theatre is located at 9673 Firdale Avenue in Edmonds.

Also in Edmonds, the Driftwood Players are offering five mainstage shows plus several special presentations during the coming season. "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" is set for Sept. 10-26, followed by "Annie," "The Miracle Worker," "Nunsense" and "Born Yesterday."

Find out more about Driftwood Players at www.driftwoodplayers.com or phone (425) 774-9600. The Wade James Theatre is located at 950 Main Street in Edmonds.

Red Curtain Productions, presenting at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Avenue in Everett, offers a season of plays and music.

The Hometown Hootenanny, a monthly live music show that celebrates the roots of American music with a country, folk and bluegrass focus, opens the season on September 10 with a Songwriters' Showcase. The music performances feature local musicians and vocalists plus special guest artists.

Red Curtain will also produce three plays this year, beginning with the Neil Simon comedy, "London Suite," September 16-26. In January, look for the Hitchcockian thriller "Night Watch," followed by the comedy/drama "Moonlight and Valentino."

Find out more about Red Curtain's plays and the Hometown Hootenanny at www.redcurtainfoundation.org.

The Northwest Savoyards Musical Theatre Society have announced the first show of the 2010-2011 season will be "Seussical the Musical." Dates for the production are October 22-November 7. Details about the rest of the Savoyards' season were not available at press time.

Check out www.northwestsavoyards.org for updated information.

See you at the theatre!