Holiday on Stage : OC LIVE!

South Coast Repertory isn’t the only game in town for Scrooge. Besides “A Christmas Carol,” there are plenty of other holiday-related shows to give Dickens’ miser a run for his money. Among the productions scheduled are;

TODAY

The San Clemente Community Theatre presents “Christmas at the Cabrillo,” a revue of holiday skits, carols and sing-alongs, at the Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. through Dec. 17. $12. (714) 492-0465.

The South Orange County Community Theatre production of “The Homecoming,” Earl Hamner Jr.’s drama that was the basis for “The Waltons” TV series, opens at the Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. through Dec. 17, with matinees at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 17. $10. (714) 489-8082.

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FRIDAY

The California Repertory Company production of “An O. Henry Christmas,” adapted by Howard Burman from a collection short stories, opens at Cal State Long Beach, 7th Street and West Campus Drive, Long Beach. Performances are Monday through Wednesday at 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. through Dec. 16. $15. (310) 985-7000.

“Home for the Holidays,” a revue of readings and songs of the season, opens at the Vanguard Theatre, 699-A S. State College Blvd., Fullerton. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. through Dec. 10. $5-$10. (714) 526-8007.

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SATURDAY

“Christmas at the Depot,” a revue of scenes inspired by 34 holiday songs, opens at the La Habra Depot Theatre, 311 S. Euclid St., La Habra. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. $8-$10. (310) 905-9708.

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DEC. 7

Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” gets a commedia dell’arte sendup in Doris Baizley’s adaptation to be staged at Rancho Santiago College, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. A preview is Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. ($2.50-$5). Opens Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., continuing Dec. 10, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 9, 16 and 17 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. (714) 564-5661.

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DEC. 8

The Orange County Children’s Theatre production of “Here’s Love,” a play based on “Miracle on 34th Street,” opens at the Westminster Cultural Arts Center, 7571 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Dec. 17. A signed performance for the hearing impaired will be

Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. $5-$7. (714) 502-2244.

The Musical Theatre Company will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” Gian-Carlo Menotti’s story about a boy who discovers the true meaning of Christmas after a visit by three mysterious travelers, at the Grove Theater Center’s Gem Theatre, 12852 Main St., Garden Grove. Previews Dec. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. ($15-$16); opens with a gala Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. ($35), continuing Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m. through Dec. 24. $20-$26. (714) 741-9550.

“La Posada Magica,” a play by Octavio Solis about a girl who regains her Christmas spirit after attending a procession honoring Joseph and Mary, will be presented at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Previews Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. ($10-$14). Opens Dec. 10 at 4 p.m., continuing Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at noon and 4 p.m. through Dec. 24 ($16-$24). Pay-what-you-will performances ($5 minimum) are Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. (714) 957-4033.

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DEC. 9

The Huntington Beach Playhouse production of the comedy “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” opens at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 6 p.m. through Dec. 17. $7-$8. (714) 375-0696.

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ONGOING

“The Glory of Christmas,” a re-enactment of the Nativity, complete with live animals and flying angels, continues through Dec. 30 at the Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Call for show times. $12-$30. (714) 897-5122.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Dec. 14-18, Shakespeare Orange County once again offers “A Shakespearean Christmas,” a revue of Yuletide readings, music and poetry, at Chapman University’s Waltmar Theatre, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. $16-$20. (714) 744-7015. Dec. 15, American Family Theatre presents “Babes in Toyland” at the Robert B. Moore Theatre, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. 7 p.m. $6-$12. (714) 432-5880. Dec. 15-16, the Golden State Children’s Theatre offers “The Christmas Toys’ at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. $7. (714) 994-6310.