In a world where a trip to the Laundromat threatens to separate Trixie from her beloved bunny, a girl needs a hero to help--Dad. Can her parents understand what she's saying in time to rescue Knuffle Bunny? Performances run Oct. 2, 2012-Jan. 6, 2013.

Musical that chronicles the sociological effects upon youth from fatherless homes and how they manage to uplift themselves in spite of it. Kwanzaa week holiday performances are Dec. 26, 27, 28. Regular run is Jan. 12-June 1, 2013.

The Goodman presents its annual production of the Dickens Christmas classic from Nov. 17-Dec. 29. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by phone, or on the website.

Santa hires the highly ambitious New Elf who promises a faster, more efficient Christmas. When Santa and the North Polians can't seem to keep up with these new ideas, New Elf creates a clone of Santa to help out. But this corporate savvy 'Santa Deux' begins automating and downsizing the entire town and threatens the very essence of Christmas. Performances are 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday from Dec. 8-30. Also performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. For more information visit lilbudstheatre.org.

From superheroes to undersea adventures, princesses to dinosaurs, Storytown takes children on an interactive, improvised adventure. The actors use kids' suggestions and ideas to create a different story each week. Kids design the setting and help shapes the story. Runs through the end of February 2013, then moves to Stage 773 in Chicago.

The 1960 musical version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist includes the songs "Consider Yourself," "Where Is Love?," "As Long as He Needs Me," "Who Will Buy?" and "I'd Do Anything." Performances run Dec. 22-31.

Join Cinderella, her Fairy Godmother, a handsome Prince, and two selfish stepsisters in Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved tale. Performances run Nov. 17-Dec. 31.

Bring the entire family and join Annie and her pint-sized cohorts on the musical adventure of a lifetime. Performances run Nov. 21-Dec. 30.

Live, radio-style performance includes musican accompaniment, humorous commercials and a closing sing-a-long. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays from Dec. 14-30.

In this multi-faceted production, the Rockettes will dance their way through new scenes, an array of glamorous new costumes, dramatic lighting effects, and a 50-foot LED screen that will enhance the show with breathtaking new imagery. The Christmas Spectacular will run at the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont from Dec. 14-30, 2012. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m.