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“The Christmas Tree Ship” at Bird-in-Hand Stage

Bird-In-Hand Stage 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand

A ship. A storm. And a Christmas tale of heroic proportions. One family’s unsinkable mission to save Christmas. 2760 Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. $18–$42. Check website for times. 717-768-1568; Bird-in-Hand.com/Stage.

Uptown! at Knauer Performing Arts Center

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester

Nov. 3, 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience; Nov. 5, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers; Nov. 11, Better Than Bacon Improv Comedy; Nov. 12, Jazz Cocktail Hour Presents Bessie Smith Sings the Blues: […]

“The Sound of Music” at Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State St., Media

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein and one of the world’s most beloved musicals. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.

“White Christmas” at Fulton Theatre

Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St.,, Lancaster

Come out for this timeless show based on the classic film. The Fulton, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.

“Elf: The Musical” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.

“A Christmas Carol Comedy” at Hedgerow Theatre Company

Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Theatre, Rose Valley

The US premiere of a fun and festive new adaptation of A Christmas Carol featuring two actors as Scrooge and everybody else. A celebratory spectacle for all ages that bursts […]

“Plaid Tidings” at Delaware Theatre Company

Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington

An Off-Broadway musical that combines favorite tunes from the ’50s and ’60s with traditional holiday songs. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.

The Keswick Theatre Presents

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

Dec. 1, Chris Isaak: Everybody Knows It’s Christmas Tour; Dec. 2, Beatles vs. Stones; Dec. 3, Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas Tour; Dec. 4, The Temptations & The Four […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

Dec. 1, Claudia Oshry: Not Like Other Girls, at The Baby Grand; Dec. 10, Irish Christmas in America; Dec. 10, Eric Mintel Quartet, at The Baby Grand; Dec. 20, Nefesh […]

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

Garfield Ctr for the Arts 210 High Street, Chestertown

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads to country-western and calypso. The Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 […]

Brandywine Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University 700 S. High St., West Chester

Ring in the season with Tchaikovsky's timeless score and be transported with Clara to the magical Land of Sweets. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High […]

Wilmington Ballet Performs “The Nutcracker”

Playhouse on Rodney Square 1007 Market St., Wilmington

The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, WilmingtonBallet.org.

Valley Forge Chorus

Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore

The women’s a cappella chorus performs their holiday show entitled “The Gift of Holiday Harmony” at Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore. 3 pm. $15–$20. ValleyForgeChorus.com/HolidayShow.