Go Magazine - Theater/Dance

'Much Ado About Nothing' is still running at the Gamm Theater in Pawtucket, RI. Performances continue through Dec. 5. (submitted photo).

Limited engagement

Avenue Q, through Nov. 22, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. livenation.com or 617-426-9366.

Shooting Star, through Nov. 22, Dowling Theater, 201 Washington St., Providence. Talkbacks held after every performance. Evening performances are 7:30 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m. $20-$65. www.trinityrep.com or 401-351-4242.

Oliver, through Nov. 22, Stetson Hall, South Main Street, Randolph. Production of the Randolph Theater Company. $12 adults, $10 seniors/children. www.randolphtheatercompany.com, 781-961-0939

A Chorus Line, through Nov. 22, Jenks Auditorium, Division Street, Pawtucket, (across from McCoy Stadium). A Community Players production. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $18 adults, $15 students through high school. Recommended for mature audiences. Reserve at www.thecommunityplayers.org or 401-726-6860.

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, Boston. huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

To Kill a Mockingbird, through Dec. 13, 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren. Performances are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 3 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.

Swimming in the Shallows, Nov. 19, 20 and 21, 8 p.m., Wheaton College, Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Written by Adam Bock and directed by Stephanie Daniels '97. $5 general, $2 students/seniors. boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu or 508-286-3575. www.wheatoncollege.edu/arts or 508-286-3300.

Much Ado About Nothing, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Nov. 21, 2 and 8 p.m., Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium, Bridgewater State College. $8 students with ID, seniors, youth, military with ID; $10 general. www.bridgew.edu/theatre or 508-531-1321.

Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs, Nov. 19 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.

Sunset Limited, Nov. 20, 21, 22, Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Traveling Theatre, Great Hall of Christ Church, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln, RI. $15, $10 students, seniors. www.travelingtheatre.org or 401-461-1813.

Blood from a Turnip, Nov. 20, 10 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. Late night puppet salon. No reservations taken. $5 at door. www.perishable.org.

Best of Both Worlds, Nov. 21 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, 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, Nov. 20 to 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. 10-13, Mansfield Music & Arts Society Blackbox Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield (across from the T station). One-man show starring Gary Poholek as Scrooge. $20 general, $19 MMAS members and 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.

Jingle Belles and a Few Balls: A Space Odyssey, Dec. 11-13, Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. $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. 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. 21, 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

Alice and Wonderland, Nov. 19-22, Applause Academy, 21 Main St., Taunton. www.applauseacademyma.com or 508-828-8942.

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.

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

Trey McIntyre Project, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., ICA, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. Also, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. and Nov. 22, 3 p.m. Free pre-performance talk with dance critic Debra Cash 45 min. before show. Free post-performance Q and A on Fri. $40 general, $36 members. www.icaboston.org.

Project Ballet Coffee Hour, Nov. 21, March 6, April 17, 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. State Ballet of Rhode Island studio, 52 Sherman Ave., Lincoln. Inside view of ballet with music, lecture and visual performance. Free, light refreshment included, reservation required. 401-334-2560 or info@stateballet.com. More info: www.stateballet.com.

Balanchine and New Works, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Festival Ballet Providence Black Box Theatre, 825 Hope St., Providence. Part of the Up Close On Hope series. $45, including wine and hors d'oeuvres at intermission. 401-645-6662.

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.