Sudents from the British School of Chicago Children's Choir sing a selection of holiday favorites.

Performances at 3  p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 at Libertyville High School; 3 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 at Genesee Theatre. For tickets for the Libertyville High School performances, call (847) 367-7970. Tickets for the Genesee Theatre performances are available at their box office at 203 N. Genesee Street, or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. On Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m., "Clara's Dream: A Storybook Ballet" will be performed. The one-hour performance is geared to 3-5 year olds. Tickets will can be purchased by calling (847) 367-7970 or visit themagicofthenutcracker.com.

Tchaikovsky's world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of Svalander's ballet company. Performances run Dec. 8-16.

Holiday classic with special guest appearances by Leonard Perez and the McDancers. Nutcracker Tea held before the Sunday 2 p.m. performance. Guests will enjoy sweet treats and meet the cast, with preferential seating at the performance. Performances are 2 p.m. Dec. 8-9

Salt Creek performs at Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 55th and Grant Street, Hinsdale, at 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25. The Nov. 25 includes the Sugar Plum Party. They will perform at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Center for Performing Arts, One University Parkway, University Park. Performance at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 are at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts. 

Someone is trying to foreclose on Mother Gooseland in this humorous twist on a fairytale classic. Performances are Nov. 10-21 at Lewis University in Romeoville; Nov. 29-30 at North Central College in Naperville; and Dec. 5-7 at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Watch men painted blue do unusual performance art and original slapstick comedy. It's fun to sit in the front, but remember to wear a plastic poncho to avoid the flying food and liquids. Buy tickets at the box office, online, via Ticketmaster or by calling (773) 348-4000.

Max the Dog narrates this classic holiday tale that will entertain the whole family as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Peformances run Dec. 5-16, 2012.

Salt Creek Ballet's "The Nutcracker"  | University Park

Salt Creek Ballet performs the traditional favorite, with accompaniment by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Join the Elf Class as they try to find the missing list in time for Christmas in this musical show. Performances at Stahl theater from Nov. 24-Dec. 21 and from Nov. 28-Dec. 21 at the Beverly Arts Center.