Christopher Wheeldon’s reimagining of the classic sets the tale on Christmas Eve, 1892, months before the opening of the 1893 World’s Fair.

The Joffrey Ballet’s holiday treat “The Nutcracker” returns with live performances.

7 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire. Visit … Musical theater actress Angela Ingersoll’s “The 12 Dames of Christmas” features holiday tunes as they were sung by some of America’s legendary female singers. 2-24 at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W.

Krista Scott’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” returns Dec.

Tickets: $42-$54, dinner is an additional $29. 23 at Theo-Ubique Theatre, 721 Howard, Evanston. Devised by Rick Seeber and directed and choreographed by Jamal Howard, the show follows four young adults as they navigate their lives to the tunes of The Carpenters, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees and many more.

“8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s” is a sung-through musical built around hit songs from the title decade.

The cast of “8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s” includes: Chamaya Moody (from left), Roy Samra, Jasmine Lacy Young, Patrick O’Keefe, Mia Nevarez, Wesly Anthony Clerge’, Alli Atkenson and Matt Patrick. 8-23 at Chicago Shakespeare at Navy Pier, 800 E.

Directed by GQ and JQ and developed with Rick Boynton, it remixes Charles Dickens’ classic tale via musical styles ranging from reggae and dancehall music to dubstep and epic rock ballads.

For some wild holiday fun, check out “Q Brothers Christmas Carol,” a hip-hop reinterpretation of the holiday classic created by the Q Brothers Collective.

Theater Pos plays the Ghost of Christmas Past in “Q Brothers Christmas Carol.” Liz Lauren

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