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| JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! |
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First Stage
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1:00 p.m. | Todd Wehr Theatre, Marcus Center for the Perf Arts
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Adapted by Allison Gregory, based on the book series by Barbara Park. It’s Christmas season in Room One, and first-grader Junie B. is a mix of emotions. Visions of goodies from the school’s holiday gift shop frolic about her mind. But, at the same time, she worries that the Holiday Sing-Along could resemble the disaster of skits past. And worst of all, the drawing for the Secret Santa gift exchange has stuck her with the least desirable name in the class – Tattletale Mary. Enjoy Junie B. learning to cope with her challenged holiday spirit, and you and your family will glow with Christmas warmth as everyone experiences the gift of giving. For ages 3 and up. Tickets and information: (414) 267-2961 or www.firststage.org.
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| A CHRISTMAS CAROL |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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12 p.m. | Pabst Theater
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By Charles Dickens. Wisconsin’s favorite holiday tradition returns for its 36th year! Filled with beautiful carols, this timeless Dickens classic will touch your soul and brighten your holiday season. Even the most cynical “Bah Humbugs” in your family will leave with a song in their heart and a feeling of hope and redemption.
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| THE NUTCRACKER |
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Milwaukee Ballet
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1:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. | Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
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Milwaukee’s holiday entertainment jewel, Michael Pink’s production of The Nutcracker is a dazzling journey to a magical land where dolls, toys and snowflakes come to life under the direction of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, performed live by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and Milwaukee Children’s Choir. Dancers from the Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II Program and Milwaukee Ballet School add to the story’s youthful exuberance. The Nutcracker is the city’s biggest holiday spectacle, creating lasting memories year after year. Tickets and information: 414-902-2103 or www.milwaukeeballet.org
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| SCROOGE IN ROUGE |
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In Tandem Theatre
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2 p.m. | Tenth Street Theatre
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In a British Music Hall at the turn-of-the-century, a troupe of 23 actors are about to embark on a musical version of the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol – until 20 of them come down with food poisoning! Just three are left to pull off this bawdy and hilariously funny show as costumes fly and mayhem ensues! Back again by popular demand!!
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