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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.

Dec. 9 & 13: “Florencia en el Amazonas.” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera, inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, about a Brazilian opera diva who returns to her homeland to perform at the legendary opera house of Manaus—and to search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle. 1 p.m.

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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.

Dec. 7–11: “Waitress: The Musical.” Screening of a new stage recording of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's 2015 musical about a waitress and expert pie maker who enters a baking contest to escape her small town and loveless marriage. 1 & 7 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20) and 3:30 & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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Dec. 7-10. This popular local town-and-gown company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's wonderfully funny send-up of the conventions of 19th-century melodrama. Set in a fishing village on the coast of England, the story concerns a lonely aristocrat who suffers under his family's ancient curse: he must commit at least one atrocity a day or face a death of unspeakable agony. The problem is he's really a nice guy, with no stomach for dastardly deeds. The plot takes several delicious twists, including sudden switches of identity and romantic affections, ancestral portraits coming to life, and a preposterous legal resolution (a favorite device with Gilbert, himself a failed lawyer). The score is one of Sullivan's best, but the work is seldom performed, mainly because of the difficult special effects it calls for. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, muto.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.

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Dec. 9 & 10. Young local dancers perform choreography by AADC teachers to Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet. 2 p.m., Milan High School Performing Arts Center, 200 Big Red Dr., Milan. Tickets $19 in advance at aadancecalssics.com or $22 (cash only) at the door. (734) 302–4248.

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Dec. 9 & 10. Professional guest dancers from the Mariinsky (formerly Kirov) Ballet of St. Petersburg, Russia, dance the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, backed by iBallet Studio (Novi) student dancers in this performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. Recorded music. 2 p.m. Power Center. Tickets $25–$45 at mutotix.umich.edu.

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Dec. 8-10 & 15-17. David Widmayer directs local actors in Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning 1982 play, an exploration of  marriage, infidelity, and the nature of a fiction with a fresh and quick-witted comedic style. The story focuses on a playwright who suspects that his wife, an actress and political activist, is having an affair. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. $15 (students, $10) at a2ct.org and at the door. Manager@a2ct.org, (734) 971-2228.

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Dec. 9 & 10. Boychoir music director John Boonenberg leads this local ensemble of boys ages 7-18, accompanied by First United Methodist Church organist Naki Sung-Kripfgans, in its 37th annual Christmas concert. The program opens with the traditional processional “Once in Royal David’s City,” with the 1st verse sung by a solo boy soprano, and concludes with John Gardner’s “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day.” Other works include Alfred Burt’s “Caroling, Caroling,” Mack Wilberg’s setting of Christina Rossetti’s “In the Bleak Mid-Winter,” Mykola Leontovich’s “Carol of the Bells,” and more. Also, sing-alongs of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful” are kicked off with a soaring Boychoir descant verse. These concerts usually sell out. 3 p.m. (Sat.) & 5 p.m. (Sun.), Concordia University Chapel of the Holy Trinity, 4090 Geddes at Earhart. Tickets $20 (youths 17 & under, free) in advance at boychoir-of-ann-arbor.square.site & Tickets@a2BoyChoir.org, and (if available) at the door. (734) 663–5377.

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Every Wed.–Sun., Oct. 6–Dec. 23. Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels directs a revival of his 2018 comedy about 3 midwestern stay-at-home moms whose love for Celine Dion and the movie Titanic is behind their last-minute plan for a trip to New York City. The entire original cast returns: Connor Allston, Caitlin Burt, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Rusty Mewha, Rhiannon Ragland, Kristin Shields, Kate Thomsen, and Meghan VanArsdalen. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $34–$52 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.

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Every Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 30–Dec. 17. Anna Dreslinski directs this local professional theater company in a stage version of the 1954 backstage movie musical about 2 army buddies who make it big in show business and fall in love with performing sisters. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin at the top of his game include “White Christmas,” “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and more. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50-$57.50 (age 12 and under, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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Every Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 30–Dec. 17. Anna Dreslinski directs this local professional theater company in a stage version of the 1954 backstage movie musical about 2 army buddies who make it big in show business and fall in love with performing sisters. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin at the top of his game include “White Christmas,” “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and more. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50-$57.50 (age 12 and under, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.

Dec. 7–11: “Waitress: The Musical.” Screening of a new stage recording of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's 2015 musical about a waitress and expert pie maker who enters a baking contest to escape her small town and loveless marriage. 1 & 7 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20) and 3:30 & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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Dec. 1–3, 9, 16, & 27. Seasonal events at lavishly decorated Gordon Hall, the 19th-century mansion built by Dexter founder Judge Samuel Dexter. Dec. 1: “Angels Among Us” (6:30 p.m.), a Gordon Hall fundraiser featuring strolling hors d’oeuvres, spirits, desserts, and display of the Christmas Vintage Collection, Milt Campbell’s huge assemblage of the Department 56 collectible holiday houses, buildings, and figures formerly seen in the windows of Huron Camera in downtown Dexter throughout the holiday season. Dec. 2: Santa (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) is on hand to talk with kids, who also can make their own gingerbread house to take home. Dec. 3: Christmas Tea (1 & 4 p.m.), a light lunch with tea sandwiches and desserts. Also, at 6–8 p.m. on Dec. 9, 16, & 27, an open house ($5) to view the Christmas Vintage Collection, Various times, Gordon Hall, 8311 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. $75 on Fri., $5 suggested donation on Sat., $30 on Sun. Reservations required for Fri. and Sun. by calling (734) 395-4106. Dexterhistory.org.

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Dec. 8–10. Pat Douglas directs this chorus of singers ages 7–18 in a 60-minute revue based on the 1997 Broadway musical about a lion cub finding his way after the death of his father. Music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 3 p.m. (Sun.), Saline High School, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. Tickets $15 in advance at salinevarsityblues.com or at the door.

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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.

Dec. 7–11: “Waitress: The Musical.” Screening of a new stage recording of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's 2015 musical about a waitress and expert pie maker who enters a baking contest to escape her small town and loveless marriage. 1 & 7 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20) and 3:30 & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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Dec. 7-9. High-energy comic who has had her own half hour special on Comedy Central and has appeared on Conan, Maria Bamford’s The Special Special Special, and many other shows. Her style is a mixture of storytelling and sharp, laugh-out-loud commentary on modern times. Opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 (Thurs.) & $20 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance at aacomedy.com & before 6 p.m. the night of the show, $17 (Thurs.) & $22 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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A holiday concert by an ensemble of Detroit musicians led by Waddles, a celebrated Detroit stride pianist and vocalist. He is joined by renowned upright bassist Marion Hayden, saxophonist (and his son) Dominic Waddles, & the gospel quintet Testimony Sings. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. Reservations recommended. (734) 769–2999.

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Dec. 8-10 & 15-16. Marisa Dluge directs this local theater company in NTG founder Kristin Ann Danko and local playwright A.M. Dean’s 2019 Hallmark Christmas parody. It’s about a single 20-something woman returning home for the holidays to celebrate the engagements of both her sister and her dad. If she can win the affections of a local lad and make it into a triple engagement, she’ll have herself a Christmas for the books. For mature audiences. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2:30 p.m. (Sun.), RAC Off Center Gallery, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $12 in advance at ticketstripe.com/ManForChristmas & $15 at the door; students, $10 both online and at the door. Info@ntgypsi.org.

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Dec. 9 & 10. EMU choral director Brandon Johnson leads the EMU choirs in "Shout for Joy," a festive program of music by Bach, Britten, and Canadian choral composer Sarah Quartel interwoven with other holiday songs. 7:30 p.m. (Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 (students, $5) in advance at emich.ludus.com and at the door. (734) 487–0280.

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Every Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 30–Dec. 17. Anna Dreslinski directs this local professional theater company in a stage version of the 1954 backstage movie musical about 2 army buddies who make it big in show business and fall in love with performing sisters. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin at the top of his game include “White Christmas,” “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and more. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50-$57.50 (age 12 and under, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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Every Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 30–Dec. 17. Anna Dreslinski directs this local professional theater company in a stage version of the 1954 backstage movie musical about 2 army buddies who make it big in show business and fall in love with performing sisters. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin at the top of his game include “White Christmas,” “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and more. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50-$57.50 (age 12 and under, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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Dec. 8. The December 9 performance has been cancelled. Shane Collins and Cameron Graham direct high school students in the premiere of their drama, cowritten with the cast, about the effects of social media on individuals and communities. With set building assistance from U-M School of Social Work students. 7:30 p.m., Pathways to Success Academic Campus, 2800 Stone School Rd. Tickets $10 in advance only at showtix4u.com. (734) 997–1237.

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Every Wed.–Sun., Oct. 6–Dec. 23. Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels directs a revival of his 2018 comedy about 3 midwestern stay-at-home moms whose love for Celine Dion and the movie Titanic is behind their last-minute plan for a trip to New York City. The entire original cast returns: Connor Allston, Caitlin Burt, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Rusty Mewha, Rhiannon Ragland, Kristin Shields, Kate Thomsen, and Meghan VanArsdalen. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $34–$52 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.

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Dec. 7-10. This popular local town-and-gown company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's wonderfully funny send-up of the conventions of 19th-century melodrama. Set in a fishing village on the coast of England, the story concerns a lonely aristocrat who suffers under his family's ancient curse: he must commit at least one atrocity a day or face a death of unspeakable agony. The problem is he's really a nice guy, with no stomach for dastardly deeds. The plot takes several delicious twists, including sudden switches of identity and romantic affections, ancestral portraits coming to life, and a preposterous legal resolution (a favorite device with Gilbert, himself a failed lawyer). The score is one of Sullivan's best, but the work is seldom performed, mainly because of the difficult special effects it calls for. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, muto.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.

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Dec. 8-10 & 15-17. David Widmayer directs local actors in Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning 1982 play, an exploration of  marriage, infidelity, and the nature of a fiction with a fresh and quick-witted comedic style. The story focuses on a playwright who suspects that his wife, an actress and political activist, is having an affair. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. $15 (students, $10) at a2ct.org and at the door. Manager@a2ct.org, (734) 971-2228.

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