Through Dec. 17
“A Christmas Carol”
An adaptation of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey.
Various times through Dec. 17. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. SW, Lakewood. $20-$26. 253-588-0042, lakewoodplayhouse.org
Through Dec. 18
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: “Once Upon A Mattress”
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea,” gets the full musical treatment in this production — with a few surprises.
2 and 7 p.m. through Dec. 18. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. $22-$31. 253-565-6867; tmp.org
Through Dec. 24
Tacoma Little Theatre: “Seussical the Musical”
The Cat in the Hat takes you on a musical journey through your favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Horton, Jojo, Mayzie, Gertrude, the Whos and even the Grinch show up in a show filled with great songs and dances.
Dec. 1-24; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, with added performances at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23. Special Performances at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma. $22-$26. 253-272-2281, tacomalittletheatre.com
Dec. 15
Symphony Tacoma: Messiah
Featuring the Symphony Tacoma Voices and solo vocalists Christina Kowalski-Holien, Melissa Plagemann, Wesley Morgan and Charles Robert Stephens. Voices chorus director Geoffrey Boers will conduct.
4:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, St. Charles Borromeo, 7112 S. 12th St., Tacoma. $30-48. 253-591-5894, broadwaycenter.org
Rainier Ringers Presents “Christmas Postcards”
Holiday music from around the world as well as down-home favorites.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Lacey Presbyterian Church, 3045 Carpenter Rd. S.E., Lacey. Freewill offering. 360-491-7722, rainierringers.org
Dec. 15-23
Tacoma City Ballet: “The Nutcracker and the Tale of the Hard Nut”
Presented alongside the traditional Russian The Nutcracker.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16, 21-22, 3 p.m. Dec. 17, 23. Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, 31510 Peter von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way. $33-$103 253-835-7010 fwpaec.org
Dec. 16
An Evening with Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin has received numerous awards, including six Emmys, two Tonys, a Grammy and a Kennedy Center Honors award. She presents many of her timeless characters, from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann.
3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. $39-$110. 253-591-5894, broadwaycenter.org
Dec. 16, 17, 19, 20
“The Christmas Revels”
Singing, dancing and storytelling set in Northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago.
2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec 16; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Dec 17; 7:30 p.m. Dec 19; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth. St., Tacoma. $12-$35.50. 253-591-5894, pugetsoundrevels.org
Tapestry Singers
Holiday concert in the atrium.
6:30 p.m. Dec. 13. University Place Library, 3609 Market Place W., University Place. Free. 253-548-3307
Dec. 16-24
Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Camp TMP: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!”
Presented by the best students from previous CampTMP programs, this comedy musical is adapted from the best-selling young adult book and features favorite Christmas carols.
Various times Dec. 16-24. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. $10. 253-565-6867, tmp.org
Dec. 16-17
Northwest Repertory Singers: “Celebrate! Rejoice! Sing!”
The 55-voice choral ensemble celebrates the gift of music with holiday favorites it has performed over the past 16 seasons. Highlights include music with brass ensemble, harp, oboe, percussion and a finale for choir, instruments and audience.
Performances at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 3 p.m. Dec. 17, pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17. Mason Methodist Church, 2710 N. Madison St., Tacoma. $17 or $20, children under 12 free. 253-265-3042, nwrs.org
Dec. 17
Film Focus: “The Muppet Christmas Carol”
The family holiday classic starring Michael Caine puts a Muppets spin on Charles Dickens’ timeless tale.
3 p.m. Dec. 17. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. $10. 253-591-5894, broadwaycenter.org
An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis
With Danny Vernon.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn. $21-$24. 253-931-3043, bit.ly/2kmvqEF
Northwest Sinfonietta
The Sinfonietta and co-founder/harpischordist Kathryn Habedank celebrate the holiday season with some of Bach’s most beloved works.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Courthouse Square Ballroom, 1102 A St., fourth floor, Tacoma. $40; $20 ages 21-35; $10 students 20 or younger. 253-383-5344, bit.ly/2A9U7eo
Dec. 18 and 21
“White Christmas” sing-along
Nine screenings throughout December. Tickets available now.
6:30 p.m. Dec. 18; 1:15 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The Grand Cinema, 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. $8 matinee, $10.50 general admission. 253-593-4474, grandcinema.com/films/white-christmas
Dec. 23-30
Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s CampTMP: “Annie Jr.”
At the one-week winter break camp, students learned the music, choreography and blocking, memorized lines and will perform the musical for friends, family and community members.
Various times Dec. 23-30. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. $7. 253-565-6867; tmp.org
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