PLAN AHEAD: NEXT WEEKEND

* “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Montana Repertory Theatre’s stage version of Frank Capra’s classic film, will be presented Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. $35-$45. (800) 300-4345, (562) 916-8500. Also next Thursday at 7 p.m. at McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. $15-$35. (760) 340-2787.

* American Ballet Theatre performs Ben Stevenson’s version of the full-length “Cinderella” Tuesday through Dec. 23 in the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $12-$70. (714) 740-7878.

* Moscow Classical Ballet performs Natalia Kasatkina and Vladimir Vasilyov’s staging of the full-length “Nutcracker” Tuesday through Dec. 24 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. $10-$55. (626) 449-7360.

* The American Cinematheque will screen “Great Expectations: Charles Dickens on Film,” Dec. 21-30 at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $7. (323) 466-3456.

* The Cash Money Millionaires featuring Juvenile, Lil’ Wayne, BG & Big Tymers, Nelly, Ja Rule and others hits the Great Western Forum at 8 p.m. Dec. 22. $47.65-$52.65. (213) 480-3232.