This season, start a family holiday theater tradition.
1. Witness the battle for Narnia in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which brings C.S. Lewis’ timeless classic to life. Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis. Runs daily except for Mondays through Jan. 3. $21.50–$53.50. For tickets or more information, call 612-874-0400 or visit ChildrensTheatre.org.
2. How did those awful Herdman kids end up in the Christmas pageant? Steppingstone Theatre’s trademark holiday production, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, will have the audience laughing at the antics of this cast of true characters. SteppingStone Theatre, 55 Victoria St. N., St. Paul. Runs every day but Mondays through Dec. 22. $12 adults, $10 children. For tickets or more information, call 651-225-9265 or visit SteppingStoneTheatre.org.
3. Peef the Christmas Bear was created by Santa to keep him company — but Peef thinks he should belong to a child who needs him. Based on the book by local author Tom Hegg, this musical is a world premiere! Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Main St., Hopkins. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Dec. 29. $15 adults, $11 kids. For tickets or more information, call 952-979-1111 or visit StagesTheatre.org.
