Go Magazine - Theater/Dance

The Ocean State Starlettes will be performing at the Stadium Theatre Christmas Variety Show this weekend on Nov. 28. (submitted photo).

Limited engagement

Shakespeare in Rep!, through Nov. 29, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI. $24-$40, discounts for seniors, students, and groups. 401-723-4266 or gammtheatre.org

Much Ado About Nothing, through Dec. 5, Gamm Theater, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI. $28 and $40. 401-723-4266.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, through Dec. 13, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

To Kill a Mockingbird, through Dec. 20, 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren. Performances are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Additional matinees Dec. 12, 19, 2 p.m. No performance Nov. 26. $25. www.2ndstorytheatre.com or 401-247-4200.

Girls Night: The Musical, through Dec. 20, Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. $55. girls nightthemusical.com or 877-386-6968.

Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs, through Dec. 27, Central Square Theater, 450 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. $35, $25 seniors, $20 students with ID, $15 children under 12. centralsquaretheater.org or 866-811-4111.

Best of Both Worlds, through Jan. 3, The American Repertory Theater, Cambridge. Musical re-envisioning of "The Winter's Take" by Shakespeare. $25-$75. www.americanrepertorytheater.org or 617-547-8300.

You Might Not Be Crazy, Nov. 28, 29, Black Box Theatre at Artists' Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, R.I. $10 at door. 401-490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org.

Reading of The Long Christmas Dinner, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Calderwood Pavilion, Hall A, 527 Tremont St., Boston. Story by Thorton Wilder. Also will be reading The Happy Journey. Part of the American Voices series. Free. www.commshakes.org. or 617-426-0863.

And Then There Were None, Dec. 3-5, 8 p.m., Dec. 5-6, 2 p.m., Fenwick Theatre, second floor, O'Kane Hall, Holy Cross, Worcester. $7 members of Holy Cross community, $10 general. 508-793-3536.

The Three (Un)Wise Men, Dec. 11 through Dec. 20, The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St., Boston. $12 advance, $17 door. www.1111theatre.com.

Mamma Mia, Dec. 15-27, Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston, $42.50-$91, 800-982-2787, Ticketmaster outlets, BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston.

Wicked, Dec. 16 through Jan. 10, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Starting at $53. ppacri.org or 401-421-2787.

101 Dalmations Musical, Dec. 23-27, Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston. $28-$75, 866-348-9738, www.Citicenter.org.

Disney on Ice Finding Nemo, Dec. 26 to Dec. 30, Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence. There will be 10 performances. $15 to $60. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Hairspray, Dec. 29 through Jan. 3, MGM Grand Theater, Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Takes place in 1960s Baltimore. $30, $40, $50. www.mgmfoxwoods.com or 866-646-0609.

All My Sons, Jan. 8 through Feb. 7 2010, Boston University Theatre, Boston. huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

In The Heights, Jan. 12-24, 2010, Boston Opera House, 85 Devonshire St., 5th floor, Boston. $30 to $91. ticketmaster.com or 617-451-2345.

Comic Potential, Jan. 22 through Feb. 21, 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren. Performances are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. www.2ndstorytheatre.com or 401-247-4200.

Dreamgirls, Feb. 2-14, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. livenation.com or 617-266-0800.

Beauty and the Beast, Feb. 9-14, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybossett St., Providence, R.I. $63, $58, $56, $51, $46, $41, and $36. Tues., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m., and Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. www.ppacri.org or 401-421-ARTS.

Disney's The Lion King, Feb. 16 through March 21, Boston Opera House, 85 Devonshire St., 5th floor, Boston. 617-451-2345.

Stick Fly, Feb. 19 through March 27, 2010, Calderwood Pavilion, Boston. huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

Becky Shaw, March 5 through April 4, 2010, Boston University Theatre, Boston. huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

The Voysey Inheritance, March 12 through April 11, 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren. Performances are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. www.2ndstorytheatre.com or 401-247-4200.

Cats, April 13-18, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. livenation.com or 617-266-0800.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, April 16 through May 9, Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. $20 general, $15 students, seniors, military. arttixri.com or 401-621-6123.

Young Frankenstein, April 20 through May 2, Boston Opera House, 85 Devonshire St., 5th floor, Boston. 617-451-2345.

Cinderella, Apr. 30-May 2, VMA Arts and Cultural Center, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence. Fri. 7 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. www.festivalballet.com.

The Underpants, April 30 through May 30, 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren. Performances are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. www.2ndstorytheatre.com or 401-247-4200.

August: Osage County, May 4-16, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. livenation.com or 617-266-0800.

King of Hearts, May 7 through May 23, Walpole Footlighters, 5 Scout Rd., Walpole. $32 for all three productions (includes The Dixie Swim Club in Oct., Pack of Lies in Feb.). 508-668-8446 orwww.footlighters.com

Prelude to a Kiss, May 14 through June 13 2010, Boston University Theatre, Boston. huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

Grease, June 1-13, Boston Opera House, 85 Devonshire St., 5th floor, Boston. 617-451-2345.

Holiday shows

A Christmas Carol, through Dec. 27, Trinity Repertory Theatre, 201 Washington St., Providence. 401-351-4242 or www.trinityrep.com. Director Birgitta Victorson. This year's production features only one adult cast led by Timothy Crowe in the role of Scrooge. $40-$65 adults, $10 children 2-14.

The Nutcracker, Nov. 27 through Dec. 27, Boston Ballet, 19 Clarendon St., Boston. Starts at $35. Features more than 250 children from Boston Ballet School. bostonballet.org or 617-695-6955.

Stadium Theatre Christmas Variety Show, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket. Music, dance, drama. Includes Night Life Big Band Orchestra, Heritage Ballet, and Ocean State Chorus. $19 orchestra, $16 balcony. 401-762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com

Urban Nutcracker, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, at 7:30 p.m., John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Boston. by Balletrox. Matinees Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 1:30 p.m. Set in contemporary Boston. Fuses swing, hip-hop, and Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington. $20-$55. www.urbannutcracker.org or 877-548-3237.

A Christmas Carol, Dec. 5 through Dec. 13, Mansfield Music & Arts Society Blackbox Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield (across from the T station). One-man show starring Gary Poholek as Scrooge. Sunday shows at 2 p.m. (Dec. 6 and 13), evening shows at 8 p.m. (Dec. 5, 10, 11, 12). Dec. 5, 6, all tickets $17; Dec. 10 all tickets $15; Dec. 11, 12, 13 tickets $20 general, $19 seniors, $18 students. 508-339-2822 or www.mmas.org.

A Christmas Carol, Dec. 10 through Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre at Artists' Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq., Cranston, RI. Closes at RICPA on Dec. 19. Matinee performace Dec. 10 at 2 p.m., no evening show. $15. VIP party before Dec. 19 performance from 4:30 to 7 p.m., $75. 401-490-9475.

The Best Christmas Pagean Ever, Dec. 10-12 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12-13, 2:30 p.m., Your Theatre Inc. Playhouse, 136 Rivet St., New Bedford. $12 for nonsubcribers, $10 subscribers, $8 children. 508-993-0772 or email ytinc@verizon.net.

Jingle Belles and a Few Balls: A Space Odyssey, Dec. 11-13, Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. For ages 16 plus. Gala performance Dec. 11, includes party with edible delights, music, cash bar, raffle, and more, $50. Shows at 7 p.m. Extra show at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, 12. $20 general, $15 students, seniors, military. arttixri.com or 401-621-6123.

The Nutcracker, Dec. 11-13, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sat. 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. Clara's Tea and Breakfast will take place Dec. 13 11 a.m. to noon preceding the ballet at 60 Dorrence St., Providence. Tickets are $35 ages 12-adult, $25 ages 6-11, and $15 ages 5 and under. www.festivalballet.com.

The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice, Dec. 11-17, Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. Seventeen performances. Regular: $52, $42, $25 (partial view), $10 (obstructed view) Children Under 12: $42, $32, $15 (partial view), $7 (obstructed view). 617-496-2222 or www.revels.org/tickets.

The Nutracker, Dec. 12, 13, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 38 Main St., Franklin. www.FPAConline.com or 508-528-8668.

Broadway Christmas, Dec. 18-20, Mansfield Music & Arts Society Blackbox Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield (across from T station). Musical review of holiday favorites with a Broadway twist. $20 general, $19 MMAS members and seniors, $18 student. 508-339-2822 or www.mmas.org.

Humbug!, Dec. 19, 20, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 38 Main St., Franklin. www.FPAConline.com or 508-528-8668.

Dinner theaters

The Sounds of Motown, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., 49 Monk St., Stoughton, Paris Cabaret, Home of The Starline Room Dinner Theatre. $10 plus dinner entree from $12.95. 781-297-7469, www.StarlineRoom.com.

The Who Dunnit? Murder Mystery Theater, Dec. 19, The Radisson Hotel Providence Airport, 2081 Post Rd., Warwick, RI. Doors open at 6 p.m. with cash bar, dinner and show at 7 p.m., $42. Reservations required 10 days in advance. 508-336-8700. December theme is "Murder in Hollywood, the case of the Boa Constrictor."

Youth theater

Peter Pan - The Musical, Nov. 27 to Dec. 4, Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro. Production of the Uncommon Theatre Company and Bay Colony Productions. $24 adults, $22 students and seniors (65+), $18 children under 12. www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006.

A Wizard of Oz Christmas, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, 2 p.m., Lonsdale Elementary School, 270 River Rd., Lincoln, RI. Performances take place in school cafeteria. $5, $3 students and seniors, free for children under 5. 401-461-1813.

Scrooge: The Musical, Dec. 4 and 5, 7 p.m., Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, RI. Presented by Encore Kids. $13. www.stadiumtheatre.com or 401-762-4545.

Humbug!, Dec. 18-20, Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Franklin. Adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., is special performance for youth groups and individuals with special needs. Dec. 19 and 20, 2 p.m., Dec. 19 also at 7:30 p.m.

Opera

Acis and Galatea, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. Part of the Boston Early Music Festival. $21-$102. 617-661-1812 or at www.bemf.org.

Turn of the Screw, Feb. 3, 4, 6, The Castle at Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, 130 Columbus Ave., Boston. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. $34. citicenter.org or 866-648-9738.

Dance

Blackfriars Dance Concert, Dec. 4 and 5, 8 p.m., Angell Blackfriars Theatre, Smith Center for the Arts, Providence College, Providence. Program consists of modern, contemporary and jazz dance pieces. $11, $8 seniors, $5 students. 401-865-2218.

Wheaton College Dance Company, Dec. 10 and 11, 8 p.m., Wheaton College, Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Also, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. $5 general, $2 seniors/students. boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu or 508-286-3575.

Coppelia, Dec. 11 and 12, Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College, Providence. "Project Ballet in Education, Community Outreach Program" takes place on Dec. 11 performance, provides students opportunity to attend ballet for free. With the State Ballet of Rhode Island. www.stateballet.com

Pippi, Feb. 7, 21, 1 and 4 p.m., Feb. 14, 4 p.m., FBP Black Box Theater, 825 Hope St., Providence. Inspired by Pippi Longstocking. $25 adults, $15 children 12 and under. 401-353-1129.

Giselle, May 14 and 15, Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College, Providence. Annual spring performance for the State Ballet of Rhode Island. www.stateballet.com

Ongoing shows

The King's Feast, every Sat. night, 2nd floor of the Hose Company No. 6, 636 Central Ave. Pawtucket. Tickets $40. Reservations required. 401-722-7220 or www.kingsfeast.com.

Blueman Group, ongoing at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. $48-$62. Student Rush is $30. April 20 is Marathon Monday, 8 p.m.; Globetrotter Buckets Blakes attends show on March 20. 617-931-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com. For show information, 617-931-2787 or www.blueman.com.

Shear Madness, ongoing at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. 617-426-5225 or www.shearmadness.com. Discount tickets of $24.50 for select shows available at www.artsboston.org.

Auditions

Thoroughly Modern Millie, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Providence. Auditions start at 7 p.m. Looking for people playing ages 20's-50s. Prepare 16 bars of music and come prepared to dance. Production dates are April 9-11, 16-18, 23-25. www.thecommunityplayers.org or call 774-306-1196.

Rabbit Hole, Dec. 7 and 8, 7 p.m., Ezekiel Bates Masonic Lodge, 71 North Main St., Attleboro. Production dates are Feb. 12-28. www.attleborocommunitytheatre.com or 508-226-8100.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Dec. 7, 7 to 10 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., 3rd floor, downtown Providence. Seeking Hedwig, a male performer comfortable in levels of drag; and Yizhak, a female performer comfortable in drag. Rehearsals are March 15-April 15, performances April 16-May 9. For an appointment, email megansz@gmail.com or call 401-331-2695 x 302.

The Little Mermaid, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. for grades 1-3, Dec. 16, 6 p.m., for grades 4-6, Qualiters Middle School, Mansfield. Looking for children in grades 1-6. By appointment only. Performed at the Qualters Middle School in Mansfield March 19-21. www.uncommontheatre.org or 508-698-3098.