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Dec. 4–Jan. 11 (different times). Daniel Cooney directs this local professional theater company in Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, and Jennifer Lee’s 2018 stage musical, itself based on the 2013 animated Disney movie, a loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” It tells the story of Queen Elsa of Arendelle, whose self-seclusion in an ice palace prompts her younger sister Anna to attempt to find her, aided by a cast of characters including Olaf the snowman and Kristoff the ice vendor. The musical features numbers like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go.” 7 p.m., Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $44–$65 (17 and under $34) in advance at theencoretheatre.org & at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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Dec. 26–31. Purple Rose founder & playwright Daniels is a veteran movie, TV, & Broadway star who’s also a prolific singer-songwriter. He’s returning to Purple Rose for a series of concerts showcasing folk-flavored, often comically accented favorites from his ever-growing back catalog, likely including numbers from his most recent release Alive and Well Enough. 8 p.m. (Dec. 26, 29, & 30), 3 & 8 p.m. (Dec. 27 & 31), and 2 p.m. (Dec. 28). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $125–$150 in advance at Purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Usually sells out quickly. No discounts available. (734) 433–7673.

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Comedy show headlined by Detroit comic Billy Ray Bauer, who uses a fine repertoire of voices and dialects to tell fresh, lively stories, often drawn from his experiences as the father of four boys. Opener: Ned Rice, a Detroit native and Emmy-nominated joke writer for the likes of Jay Leno, Bill Maher, and Joan Rivers. Ticket price includes dinner, appetizers, and a glass of champagne or sparkling cider. 4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Revel Run Event Center, 555 S. Dancer Rd., Chelsea. $100 (4:30 p.m. show), $125 (8:30 p.m. show) in advance only at Moveablefeastspecialevents.com. 

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Every Mon.–Wed., except Dec. 24, Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.

Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Casual Commander Night.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Standard Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.

Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs.  (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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Every Mon.–Wed., except Dec. 24, Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.

Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Casual Commander Night.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Standard Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.

Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs.  (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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Dec. 4–Jan. 11 (different times). Daniel Cooney directs this local professional theater company in Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, and Jennifer Lee’s 2018 stage musical, itself based on the 2013 animated Disney movie, a loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” It tells the story of Queen Elsa of Arendelle, whose self-seclusion in an ice palace prompts her younger sister Anna to attempt to find her, aided by a cast of characters including Olaf the snowman and Kristoff the ice vendor. The musical features numbers like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go.” 7 p.m., Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $44–$65 (17 and under $34) in advance at theencoretheatre.org & at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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Dec. 26–31. Purple Rose founder & playwright Daniels is a veteran movie, TV, & Broadway star who’s also a prolific singer-songwriter. He’s returning to Purple Rose for a series of concerts showcasing folk-flavored, often comically accented favorites from his ever-growing back catalog, likely including numbers from his most recent release Alive and Well Enough. 8 p.m. (Dec. 26, 29, & 30), 3 & 8 p.m. (Dec. 27 & 31), and 2 p.m. (Dec. 28). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $125–$150 in advance at Purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Usually sells out quickly. No discounts available. (734) 433–7673.

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Comedy show headlined by Detroit comic Billy Ray Bauer, who uses a fine repertoire of voices and dialects to tell fresh, lively stories, often drawn from his experiences as the father of four boys. Opener: Ned Rice, a Detroit native and Emmy-nominated joke writer for the likes of Jay Leno, Bill Maher, and Joan Rivers. Ticket price includes dinner, appetizers, and a glass of champagne or sparkling cider. 4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Revel Run Event Center, 555 S. Dancer Rd., Chelsea. $100 (4:30 p.m. show), $125 (8:30 p.m. show) in advance only at Moveablefeastspecialevents.com. 

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