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Comedian Brian Regan • Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan; Feb. 18-19; $39.50; www.centerforthearts.us; or 435-752-0026.
"Spring Awakening" • Broadway Across America; Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City; Jan. 14, 8 p.m., and Jan. 15, 2 and 8 p.m.; tickets start at $25; 801-581-7100; www.kingtix.com.
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David Archuleta • Singer will sign copies of his new album, "The Other Side of Down," after Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert; Michael York will also be at the event; Friday, Dec. 17, 9:30-11 p.m.; Deseret Book, 45 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City; 801-517-3137.
Dance
"Cipher" • Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; $30 ($15 for students/seniors); 801-355-ARTS; www.arttix.org.
Utah Regional Ballet's"The Nutcracker" • Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo; Friday, Dec. 17, Saturday, Dec. 18, and Monday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; $15-$26; 801-582-7007; www.coveycenter.org.
Ballet West's "The Nutcracker" • Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City; through Dec. 31; Thursdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays (check for additional matinees); $19-$75, at www.arttix.org; 801-355-ARTS.
Theater
"White Christmas: The Musical" • Pioneer Theatre Company presents a stage adaptation of the 1954 film; Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City; through Dec. 24; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m., Dec. 20 and 22, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21 and 23, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 24, noon; $54-$34 (children grades K-12 half-price on Mondays and Tuesdays); 801-581-6961 or www.pioneertheatre.org.
"Plaid Tidings" • SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State St., Orem; through Dec. 18; Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; $12, $10 for children/students/seniors; 801-225-ARTS; www.scera.org.
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" • Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, Salt Lake City; through Dec. 26; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon and 3 p.m.; $15 children, $25 adults; at 801-363-7522 or www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.
"Around the World in 80 Days" • Meat & Potato Theatre; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Studio Theatre, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; through Dec. 19; Friday-Sunday, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday; $20 (discounts for seniors and students); 801-355-ARTS; www.arttix.org.
"Go to Hell" • The New Works Theatre Machine; Utah Pickle Factory, 741 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City; through Dec. 18; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m.; $10-$30 at the door; 801-916-1308.
"Christmas Vacation: The Bi-Polar Express" • Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State St., Murray; through Jan. 1; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 2:30, 6 and 8:30 p.m.; $19.95-$14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children; 801-266-2600; www.DesertStar.biz.
"Scrooge: A Christmas Carol" • Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden; through Dec. 23; Monday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; $12-$10, $9-$7 for kids ($1 off for students and seniors); 801-393-0070; www.terraceplayhouse.com.
"Miracle on 3rd and Main Street" • Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; through Dec. 27; Monday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; $16, $12 students/seniors, $8 children; 801-355-4628; www.theobt.org.
"Santa's Elves: A North Pole Musical" • Pickleville Playhouse at Eccles Conference Center, 1400 Old Main Hill, Utah State University campus, Logan; Dec. 17-18, 20 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.; Dec. 23 matinee at 3 p.m.; $16 adults, $10 children 11 and younger (dinner show prices, with catering by the Copper Mill, are $32 for adults, $19 for children); 435-755-0968 or www.picklevilleplayhouse.com.
"1940s Radio Hour" • West Jordan Theater Arts, 7720 S. 695 West, Midvale; through Dec. 18; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. $7 for adults, seniors and students; $4 for children 12 and younger; 801-294-1242.
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" • Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna; South Jordan Community Center, 10778 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan; at Empress Theatre through Dec. 20; Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 7:30 p.m.; $7; 801-347-7373; visit www.empresstheatre.com.
"A Rented Christmas" • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City; through Dec. 23; Monday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., with Sunday shows at 6 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees Dec. 18; $20, $23 at the door, $18 for children; 435-649-9371; www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
"The Little Match Girl" and "The Other Wiseman" • The Academy of Performing Arts performs two holiday classics; through Dec. 24; Monday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Realms of Inquiry School, 1140 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City; $12, at the door; academyofpa.org.
"Holiday Night Live" • Utah Valley University's theater department performs sketch send-up comedy; UVU's Noorda Theatre, 800 W. University Parkway, Orem; Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.; $5; 801-863-PLAY.
"Annie" • High Valley Arts presents the musical; Midway Town Hall, 145 W. Main, Midway; Dec. 17-18, and Dec. 20-22, 7 p.m.; $15-$8; 801-230-7333; www.highvalleyarts.org.
"The Best Christmas Ever" • Utah State University's Caine Lyric Theatre, 28 W. Center St., Logan; Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18; $10, $3 for children; 435-797-1500; www.arts.usu.edu.
"Improvabilities" • the Egyptian Theatre Studios' seasoned improv troupe of actors; Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City; Saturday, Dec. 18, 10:30 p.m.; $10 at the door (cash only); 435-649-9371; www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
Music
"Kurt Bestor Christmas" • The local composer gives his annual Christmas concert; Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City; Friday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 18, 2 and 8 p.m.; $17.50-$37.50; 801-355-ARTS; www.arttix.org.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra • They perform their annual Christmas concert with special guest David Archuleta and narrator Michael York (the British actor known as Basil Exposition in the "Austin Powers" movies); Conference Center, 60 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City; Friday, Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.; free, but tickets are required; visit www.lds.org/events.
Jon Schmidt • Kingsbury Hall, 1385 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City; Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; $18.50-$12.50; 801-581-7100; www.kingtix.com.
"Savior of the World" • The LDS Church's musical production based on scriptural accounts of the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ; Conference Center Theater, 60 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City; through Jan. 1; Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday; $8 ($5 for matinees); 801-570-0080; www.lds.org/events.
"A Ceremony of Carols" • Cathedral of the Madeleine Choirs sing Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City; Friday, Dec. 17 and Dec. 22, 12:15 p.m.; free.
Vivaldi by Candlelight • benefit concert, sponsored by the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy; First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St., Salt Lake City; Dec. 18, 8 p.m.; $40; www.utahdiplomacy.org.
"Green Cello" • Salty Cricket Composers Collective presents "Green Cello," featuring members of the Utah Symphony; 7:30 p.m.; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; $15, $10 for students; 801-355-ARTS; www.arttix.org.
Voice Male Music • performs holiday selections; Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City; Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.; $9-$16; 801-355-ARTS; www.arttix.org. —
Top ticket retailers in Salt Lake City
O Here's a rundown of the most common ticket services:
ArtTix • 801-355-ARTS or www.arttix.org; www.kingsburyhall.org
SmithsTix • 801-467-TIXX, 800-888-TIXX or www.smithstix.com
Ticketmaster • 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
Two Four Tix • www.24tix.com
