Three for Twenty (Or Less)

Well, the pickings are rather slim this week. However, if you do manage to get a break from holidaying, present-opening, and eggnog drinking, these three shows are sure to be worth your while!  There is something for everyone this week with a Christmas themed show as well as something totally unrelated if you’re so inclined.  Check these out:

CINDERELLA (A RATICAL RETELLING) by Mike Kenny and Jason Jestadt (Young People’s Theatre). Five rats retell the classic fairy tale in this musical story for ages 4 and up. Previews Nov 12-14. Opens Nov 15 and runs to Dec 30. $15-$20. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, youngpeoplestheatre.ca.

3PENNY CHRISTMAS CONCERT (Small Wooden Shoe). Join in singing or just listen to songs from Brecht & Weill’s Threepenny Opera. Dec 30. 3 cents. Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton. smallwoodenshoe.org.

MIRACLE ON MERCER ST. Second City presents all-ages seasonal comedy mixing live-action sketches with puppetry and songs. Dec 22-26, Dec 27-Jan 1. $14, family 4-pack $45. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.