A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Former artistic director Jon Kimbell returns to the North Shore Music Theatre for the 20th mounting of his lush and imaginative take on this holiday classic, a mix of magic, music, and old-fashioned storytelling, designed to send audiences out full of a sense of generosity as well as holiday cheer. Through Dec. 23. North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly. 978-232-7200, www.nsmt.org
TERRY BYRNE
MRS. GRINCHLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
She’s mean, she’s green, she’s frequently obscene. Ryan Landry brings back Mrs. Grinchley, the role with which he launched the Gold Dust Orphans 15 years ago, for an uproarious musical mash-up of Dickens and Dr. Seuss. Through Dec. 19. Gold Dust Orphans, Machine. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/137611
DON AUCOIN
