Dec. 1-2, University of Dayton
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company delivers its annual holiday staging of the heartwarming children's tale by Charles Tazewell. UD's Boll Theatre in Kennedy Union, 300 College Park, Dayton. Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 3 and 7:30 p.m. $22.50-$25. (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
“Little Women: The Musical”
Dec. 1-9, Mathile Theatre of Schuster Center
Dare to Defy Productions presents 2005 musical adaptation of beloved Civil War-era novel by Louisa May Alcott concerning the four resilient March sisters and their devoted mother. Dec. 1 at 8 p.m., Dec. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m., Dec. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. $16.50-$25. Mathile Theatre of Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
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“Urinetown: The Musical”
Dec. 1-10, Wright State University
Wright State presents kooky 2001 Tony Award-winning musical satire about love, revolution and corporate greed. Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 3, 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. in the Herbst Theatre of the Creative Arts Center on campus, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. $5-$12. (937) 775-2500 or visit https://liberal-arts.wright.edu/theatre-dance-and-motion-pictures/box-office.
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Dec. 3, Kettering Adventist Church
Bach Society of Dayton presents holiday program saluting well-known composers and traditional songs of various cultures. Kettering Children's Choir Chorale and Kettering Advent Ringers also participate. 7:30 p.m. Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering. $15-$20. Children 12 and under are free. www.bachsocietyofdayton.org.
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“A Christmas Story”
Dec. 12-17, Victoria Theatre
Victoria Theatre Association presents Human Race Theatre Company production of Jean Shepherd's comical 1940s tale about Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. There are Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. $30-$60. (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Dec. 14-17, Sinclair Community College
Charlie and Co. are back as Sinclair remounts its popular staging of Charles M. Schulz's endearing classic. Thursday at noon, Friday at noon and 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 4 p.m. All seats $8. Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2, 444 W. Third St., Dayton. (937) 512-2808 or sinclair.edu/tickets.
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“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 15-23, Schuster Center
If you enjoyed the Dayton Ballet's marvelous, encore-worthy "Great Gatsby" (and who didn't?), the company returns with its annual holiday staple accompanied by the Dayton Philharmonic. Times vary. Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. Tickets are $17-$72. (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
New Year’s Eve: The Grand Tour
Dec. 31, Schuster Center
Ring in the New Year with the Dayton Philharmonic for a festive evening encompassing classical composers such as Johannes Brahms and Johann Strauss in addition to Golden Age musicals such as "Kiss Me, Kate" and "Kismet." 8 p.m. Sunday. Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. Tickets are $19-$74. (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
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