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[an error occurred while processing this directive]AMERICAN CAROLS Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at 8 and Dec. 2 at 2. Gay Men's Chorus of Washington with Mosaic Harmony and Tach'shitim perform carols, songs and a mini-musical "A Gay Christmas Carol." $20-$50. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-293-1548.
"BABES IN TOYLAND" Nov. 30 and Dec. 5-7 at 7:30, Dec. 1 and 8 at 2:30 and 7:30, and Dec. 2 and 9 at 2:30. The Savoyards' new version of Victor Herbert's 1903 operetta includes the songs "Toyland," "I Can't Do the Sum" and "The March of the Wooden Soldiers." $40, children and seniors $35, military free. Atlas Performing Arts Center, Lang Theatre, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993.
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 at 8; and Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 3. Synetic Theater stages Charles Dickens's morality tale. $15-$35. Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. 703-824-8060.
"CHRISTMAS CAROL 1941" Nov. 30, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, Dec. 27-28 at 8; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 2 and 8; Dec. 2, 23 and 30 at 2 and 7:30; Dec. 4 at noon; Dec. 5 and 12 at noon and 7:30; Dec. 9, 11, 18-19 and 26 at 7:30; and Dec. 16 at 6. By James Magruder; directed by Molly Smith. Adapted from Charles Dickens's classic. $66-$76. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300.
"A HOLIDAY HAPPENING" Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14 at 7; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 27-28 at 2 and 7; and Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 24 at 2. Young Artists Theatre stages an original musical comedy for families. $8. Cherry Tree Center, Route 29 at Route 216, Laurel. 301-604-2844.
"THE SANTALAND DIARIES" Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 at 7:30; Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at 8; Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 2:30 and 8; and Dec. 23 at 2:30. Rep Stage presents the humorous and acerbic tale of an elf who works at Macy's during the holidays. Some material may not be suitable for children. $12-$25. Slayton House, 10451 Twin Rivers Rd., Wilde Lake Village Center, Columbia. 410-772-4900.
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Dec. 6-7, 13, 18, 20 and 28 at 7:30; Dec. 8, 15-16 at 8; Dec. 11 at noon and 7:30; Dec. 12 and 14 at noon; Dec. 19, 21, 26-27 at 2:30 and 7:30; Dec. 22-23 and 29 at 2:30 and 8; and Dec. 24 at 2:30. Ford's Theatre production moves to a new spot. $28-$55. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122.
"HANSEL AND GRETEL" Dec. 7 at 7:30, Dec. 8 at 2 and 7, and Dec. 9 at 2. The Washington National Opera performs Engelbert Humperdinck's holiday opera in Italian with English supertitles. $10-$50. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-295-2400, 202-328-6000 or 202-397-7328.
CHRISTMAS REVELS Dec. 8 and 15 at 2 and 7:30, Dec. 9 at 1 and 5, Dec. 14 at 7:30 and Dec. 16 at 2. Renaissance theater piece with audience participation. $12-$40. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-723-7528.
"THE SECOND SHEPHERD'S PLAY" Dec. 12-13, 18-20 and 26 at 7:30; Dec. 14, 21 and 28 at 8; Dec. 15, 22 and 29 at 2 and 8; Dec. 16, 23 and 30 at 2 and 7; and Dec. 27 at 2 and 7:30. Musicians, actors and dancers in a medieval mystery play. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077.
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Dec. 13 at 10, Dec. 14 at 7:30, Dec. 15 at 2 and 7:30, and Dec. 16 at 2. Maryland Ensemble Theater performs the holiday classic. $10-$20. Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-600-2828.
"SCROOGE" Dec. 14 at 7:30. The Performing Arts Ensemble presents a musical adaptation to benefit Project Change. $15. F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. 240-314-8690.
"SCROOGE LIVES IN DC" Dec. 17 at 10, Dec. 18-19 and 21 at 7:30, Dec. 20 at 10 and 7:30, and Dec. 22-23 at 3:30 and 7:30. A musical about two families who confront hardships during the holidays. Dec. 17-18 at McKinley Technology High School, 151 T St. NE. Dec. 19-23 at Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. $15-$20, seniors and children $10. 202-232-5610.
