Aquila Theatre Company’s “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” Nov. 21-22: The legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production by New York City’s acclaimed Aquila Theatre. $20-$40. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood; 303-987-7845 or .
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities’ “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Nov. 24-Dec. 23: Holiday musical comedy based on the movie and featuring the unforgettable title song. $53-$75. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; 720-898-7200 or .
BDT Stage’s “The Addams Family” Nov. 21-Feb. 27: Musical version of the hit TV series about a quirky family. $45-$55. 5501 Arapahoe Road, Boulder; 303-449-6000 or .
Breckenridge Backstage Theatre Company’s “A Christmas Story” Nov. 22-Dec. 30: A young boy’s fervent campaign for a Red Ryder BB gun unfolds despite a chorus of worries in this holiday show adapted from the beloved film of the same name. $16-$29. Riverwalk Center Ampitheater, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge; 970-453-0199 or .
Firehouse Theater Company’s “A Ring-a-Ding Christmas” Nov. 21-Dec. 19: Musical revue featuring holiday songs done in the style of crooners like Bing Crosby, Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra. $23-$25. John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver; 303-562-3232 or firehouse .
Lake Dillon Theatre Company’s “Sherlock Holmes and the Final Adventure” Nov. 20-Dec. 13: The detective has seemingly reached the end of his career, only to discover a case that’s to tempting to ignore. $29.50. 176 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon; 970-513-9386 or .
LOCAL Theater Company’s “Faith” Nov. 20-Dec. 6: New dark comedy that examines religious fanaticism via a 13-year-old seeking an ecstatic vision in the parking lot of his local Walmart, Dairy Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $12-$28; 303-444-7328 or .
Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Coming to America” Nov. 21-Dec. 6: Three original plays about journeys made by people from Iran, Vietnam and China. $20-$26. ACAD Gallery Theatre, 1400 Dallas St., Aurora; 720-492-9479 or .
The Upstart Crow’s “Deirdre of the Sorrows” Nov. 20-Dec. 5: John Millington Synge’s 1910 play based on Irish mythology. $21-$25. Dairy Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; 303-444-7328 or .
Vintage Theatre Company’s “Funny Girl” Nov. 25-Jan. 17: A young Jewish singer from the Lower East Side dreams of becoming a Broadway star. $28-$32. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; 303-856-7830 or .
Vintage Theatre Company’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Nov. 25-Dec. 27: A re-imagining of Dickens’ holiday classic told from the perspective of Jacob Marley. $24-$28. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; 303-856-7830 or .
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