This week

The Holly Christmas Show, Dahlonega. "Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical," Friday-Monday, Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759.

"It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play," Flowery Branch. Radio-style sound effects, "cigarette girls" selling concessions and local company "on-air" commercials. Fifth Row Center Theater. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Springs Church, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. $8 children, students and seniors; $10 adults. 678-357-7359 or info@fifthrowcenter.com.

"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," Cumming. Next Stage Theatre Company. Based on the screenplay of "Miracle on 34th Street." Through Saturday, Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. $20 adults, $15 seniors and students; $12.50 for Thursday performances. 770-781-9178.

Upcoming

"Arsenic and Old Lace," Dahlonega. January 28-30, Feb. 3-6 and 10-13, Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759.

Ongoing

Tuesday Night (Mystery) Club, Alto. Murder mystery. 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1636 Mud Creek Road, Alto. 706-754-8165.

"Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker," Atlanta. Through Dec. 26, The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta.

"OVO," Atlanta. Cirque du Soleil. Through Jan. 2: 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays. Check the OVO website for holiday times. Atlantic Station, 171 17th St. NW, Atlanta. $35-$230. 800-450-1480.