From Ebenezer Scrooge to Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, theatergoers this holiday season can look forward to revisiting the traditional characters in an assortment of tried-and-true shows.
"A Christmas Carol." Through Dec. 29 at the Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE. $14-$75. 404-733-5000. www.alliancetheatre.org.
"The Santaland Diaries." Through Dec. 31 ($25-$40). Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. NE (in Little Five Points). 404-584-7450. www.horizontheatre.com.
"Madeline's Christmas." runs Dec. 7-31 ($12-$15). Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. NE (in Little Five Points). 404-584-7450. www.horizontheatre.com.
"Christmas Canteen 2013." Nov. 29 and continues through Dec. 22 ($30-$40). The two studio shows alternate performances Dec. 5-22 ($15). Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. www.auroratheatre.com.
Atlanta Shakespeare's "A Christmas Carol." Dec. 5-23. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE. $15-$36. 404-874-5299. www.shakespearetavern.com.
For a more irreverent and improvisational take on the story, sixth-annual production of
Dad's Garage's "Invasion: A Christmas Carol." Nov. 29-Dec. 23 at Fabrefaction Theatre, 999 Brady Ave. NW. $15-$25. 404-523-3141. www.dadsgarage.com.
"The Gifts of the Magi." Nov. 30-Dec. 22. The Balzer Theater at Herren's, 84 Luckie St. NW. $25-$45. 877-725-8849. www.theatricaloutfit.org.
"Sanders Family Christmas," Dec. 13-22. First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. $28-$33. 404-377-9948. www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
"Ho-Ho-Home for Holidays (and a Connie Sue Day Christmas)." Dec. 13-22. Actor's Express, 87 W. Marietta St. $40. 404-607-7469. www.actors-express.com.
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," ThroughContinuing through Dec. 29. The Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW. $9.25-$13.25 (for members), $16.50-$20.50 (for non-members). 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.
"Peter Pan & Wendy" (a co-production with Aurora Theatre). Dec. 6-29 at the 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. NE. $15-$40. 404-484-8636. www.synchrotheatre.com.
"The Game's Afoot, or: Holmes for the Holiday." Dec. 6-22. The North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody. $12-$27. 770-396-1726. www.stagedoorplayers.net.
