TheatreSports. Dad's Garage's longest-running improv show is a competition between two teams. 10:30 p.m. Saturdays. $14-$21. Dad's Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. N.E., Suite C-101, Atlanta. 404-523-3141, www.dadsgarage.com.

"This Wonderful Life." A one-man version of the classic film"It's a Wonderful Life."Through Jan. 12. $26-$35. Ansley Park Playhouse, 1545 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1193, www.ansleypark playhouse.com.

"Peachtree Battle." The beloved, long-running Atlanta-based show. Through March 1. $26-$35. Ansley Park Playhouse, 1545 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1193, www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.

Cirque du Soleil: Totem. Through Dec. 30. $48.50-$153.50. On sale through the Cirque du Soleil website. Atlantic Station, 20th and Market streets, Atlanta. 800-450-1480, www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem.

"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." The beloved Rankin-Bass cartoon comes to life in this puppet-tastic version from Jon Ludwig. Through Jan. 6. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.

"The Santaland Diaries." Through Dec. 30. $25-$45. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com."A Year With Frog and Toad." Presented by Synchronicity Theatre. Through Dec. 30. $15-$40. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-484-8636, www.synchrotheatre.com.

"Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker." Through Dec. 26. $26-$104. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org.

"Madeline's Christmas." Through Dec. 31. $12-$15. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.

"Cabaret." Presented by Next Stage Theatre Company. Through Dec. 31. $20-$25. The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St., Marietta. 678-744-6398, www.nextstagetheatre company.com.

COMEDY

Dec. 27-31. $15-$25; $30-$55 on Dec. 31. Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-877-523-3288,

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If you find a mistake in the Leisure Guide, please let us know by sending an email to scanady@ajc.com. Events are subject to change, so it's a good idea to call the venue.

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