It just so happens that there are currently two Shakespeare productions in Seattle with all-women casts. One of them is Hamlet and is apparently terrible. (In the glorious words of Mr. Paul Constant: “An all-female Hamlet? Sure, why not? But, then again, why?”) The other is King John, which is apparently great. Matter of fact, Brendan Kiley suggests you go see tonight:

‘King John’
(THEATER) A few facts about this rarely produced Shakespeare play: There is a hothead named Faulconbridge the Bastard, eye burning with a hot poker, excommunicated nobles, and a murderous monk. A few facts about this kick-ass production: The all-female cast is (mostly) bitchin’, Rosa Joshi directs with an ear for dialogue and an eye for clarity, and the set looks like a bloodstained metal checkerboard. (Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 800-838-3006. Thurs—Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm, $15, through June 4.)

It’s also Alanis Morissette’s birthday. Celebrate as you will.