Out of Town: San Francisco

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Best of Broadway series presents Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby, above, in “Peter Pan” during the month of January, staged by Glenn Casale and choreographed by Patti Colombo. $15 to $80. The Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St. (415) 512-7770.

* The American Conservatory Theatre, which is staging “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. 26, will present the American premiere of Tom Stoppard’s “The Invention of Love” starting Jan. 6. $14 to $60. Geary Theater, 415 Geary St. (415) 749-2ACT.

* The San Francisco Ballet presents its annual “Nutcracker,” featuring 170 characters and original choreography by Lew Christensen and additional choreography by William Christensen and Helgi Tomasson, Dec. 14-31 at War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. at Grove Street. $9 to $120. (415) 865-2000.

* “Kung Pao Kosher Comedy-Jewish Comedy on Xmas” plays Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. at McAllister Street, Veterans Building. $25. (415) 621-6600.

* The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave. $35. (415) 469-6000