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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Through Nov. 22Stage
a production of the Peanuts musical comedy in which Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and other characters live a day in Charlie's life.
$12-$29, $40 for dinner and a show
The Ten Tenors
Fri., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.Stage
Tonight, the choice is yours: music home-grown or exotica. At First Congregational Church (20 E. St. Vrain St., rmarts.org), Out Loud will perform its fall concert, Come Fly With Me. The local men's choir will sing opera numbers, poetic adaptations and, of course, the Sinatra classic that names the show. If you'd prefer fewer men on stage, try the Ten Tenors' Nostalgica at the Air Force Academy's Arnold Hall Theater (2302 Cadet Drive, 333-4497). These young Australians will woo you with everything from the Bee Gees to Andrea Boccelli. Both shows kick off at 7:30, and tickets start at $14 for Out Loud (also performing two shows on Saturday) and $25 for the Tenors. — John Knight
$25-$40
The Accident
Through Nov. 22Stage
It may be no accident that you didn't get tickets to tonight's production of Lord of the Dance before they sold out. Could the universe have been directing you to a different evening of theater, an evening of comedy with Jonno Katz in a serendipitously titled production of The Accident? Wow, think about it. Or just go, and take in a tale of two brothers told through story, mime, dance and stand-up comedy, starting at 7 tonight at Manitou Art Theatre (1367 Pecan St., themat.org). Tickets are $20. Of course, if you did get those Lord tickets, I'm not sure how to explain that, but you can still catch this one, anyway — it runs through Sunday. — Jill Thomas
$20The Nutcracker
Nov. 27-29Stage
a production of the classic holiday tale, featuring music by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and dance by the San Diego Ballet as well as 150 local dancers. $26
Christmas Love Stories
Sat., Dec. 5, 1 p.m.
684-9427Stage
a Pikes Peak Regional Family Theatre production featuring a medley of short musical plays with music by the Chris Wojtecki Quartet. Call for a pre-show brunch. $5-$7
This Beautiful City
Dec. 4-6Stage
the return run of the controversial musical about Evangelism in Colorado Springs, written and performed by the New York company the Civilians, who debuted the play at CC in 2007.
Free
The Mystery of Irma Vep
Dec. 3-20Stage
a vampire mystery and spoof following the strange and creepy events going on at Mandacrest Manor. Starring Michael Kane from The Lying Kind. $25
2009 Holiday Extravaganza Revue
Fridays, Saturdays. Continues through Dec. 23Stage
a Christmas-themed musical featuring Elvis, a toothless pianist, a joyful elf and a hillbilly family. The show includes a sultry version of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and a 60's take on "Run Run Rudolph." Dinners begin between 6-6:45 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Dinner and show: $9.50-$29.50, show only: $9.50-$15.50
A Christmas Survival Guide
Nov. 27-Dec. 23Stage
a lighthearted revue poking fun at the stress of the holiday season.
The Puppet Maker: A Story of Christmas
Through Dec. 30Stage
Years ago, my kindergarten class went to see The Little Mermaid at the Simpich theater (now Simpich Showcase, 2413 W. Colorado Ave., simpich.com). I was startled to see the mermaid with black hair, sans a fish sidekick, and a dreadfully unhappy ending: She lost her guy and became an angel. Sparkly and iridescent as she was, she watched him walk into the sunset with another woman! What the hell? Yeah, Simpich shows aren't garden-variety puppet parties. Maybe they've lightened up since then, but regardless, I'd check out The Puppet Maker: A Story of Christmas, which starts today and runs through Dec. 30. Tickets run $8 to $12. — Edie Adelstein
$8-$12