Curtain Call

There's no shortage of venues in the Boston area to see live theater and performances. From puppet shows to plays, here is a roundup of this month's theater and musical productions. Call for times.

Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.

• The Sorcerer, Nov. 6-8. 12-15. Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert & Sullivan Players present this favorite comic opera. $10-$14. hrgsp.org.

Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. 617-923-8487; arsenalarts.org.

• The Phantom of the Opera, Nov. 1. The mystery of the Paris Opera House and its resident phantom. $10. 617-926-ARTS; watertownchildrenstheatre.org.
• Nevermore, Nov. 5-7. A dark and mysterious journey into the life of Edgar Allan Poe. Presented by Fudge Theatre. $20. 781-245-0500; fudgetheatre.com.   
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Nov. 20-22. The Broadway comedy featuring Charles M. Schulz's beloved peanuts. $12. 1-800-838-3006; watertownchildrenstheatre.org.

Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. 1-800-982-2787.

• Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 3-8, 10-15. Chaim Topol stars in this family musical about the bonds that hold families together. $20-$91. Broadwayacrossamerica.com.
• The Nutcracker, Nov. 27- 29. Join Clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland. $35-$162. 617-695-6955; bostonballet.org.

Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-927-3677; legranddavid.com.

• Le Grand David, Nov. 1 and 15. Theatrical magic by Le Grand David and the Spectacular Magic Company. Adults, $24; children, $14.
  

• The Rainbow Fish, Nov. 22. A musical based on Marcus Pfister's book about a fish that refuses to share her shimmering scales. $11; under age 12, $9.
• Milkshake Concert, Nov. 29. A high-energy, surprise-filled performance by a popular kids band celebrating their new album, Great Day. Adults, $10; children, $8.

• Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs, Nov. 19,-22, 27-29.  Underground Railway Theater pairs two journeys: In A Christmas Memory, Truman Capote recalls his friendship with an older cousin; Grace Paley's The Loudest Voice takes you to a Jewish immigrant school where gentile teachers stage the Nativity. Adults, $35; children, $15.

• Bobo Bean, Nov. 7. An nteractive solo show with classic and original children's songs. Adults, $10; under age 12, $8.
• Magic by Scott Jameson, Nov. 14. A unique magic show. Adults, $10; children under age 12, $8. 617-734-2500; coolidge.org.

• The Wiggles Go Bananas Live!, Nov. 3. Old and new favorites from a popular Australian-based kids' band. $10.75-$40.75. 

• Handel's Acis and Galatea, Nov. 28. The nymph Galatea and the shepherd Acis lament a long separation. $19 and up. 617-661-1812; bemf.org.

• Le Grand David, Nov. 8 and 27. Theatrical magic by Le Grand David and the Spectacular Magic Company. Adults, $24; children, $14.

Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. 617-965-5226; lsjcc.org.

• SteveSongs, Nov. 11. Smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages. $10. magicark.org.
• Rainbow Fish, Nov. 29. A musical adapted from a best-selling tale. $10. magicark.org.

The Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxborough. 508-543-ARTS; baycolonyproductions.com.

• Jim West's Dinosaur Show, Nov. 12. Classical music, puppets and dinosaur facts. $8 in advance; $10 at the door.
• An UnCommon Christmas, Nov. 27-28. Songs and scenes from your favorite holiday shows. Adults, $24; under age 12, $18. 508-543-ARTS; baycolonyproductions.com.

Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org. All shows $10. Reservations recommended.

• Dr. Doohickey's Monster Machine, Nov. 1. Music, machines and magic  bring funny monsters to life. Ages 4 and up.
• The Three Pigs and Other Tales, Nov. 4-5. Classic tales: The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Stone Soup. Ages 3 and up. $10.
• Anansi, Spiderman of Africa, Nov. 7-8. Famous African folktales. Ages 4 and up. 
• The Bremen Town Musicians, Nov. 11-12. Three animals join together to form a band. Ages 4 and up.
• Little Red and Other Tales, Nov. 14-15. Four tales: The Fish Wrap, The Frog Prince, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood. Ages 4 and up.
• Mathilda's Bath, Nov. 18-19. Two tales: Mathilda's Bath and Cow and Mouse Picnic. Ages 3 and up.
• Moccasin Stew, Nov. 21-22.Lessons in forgiveness and resourcefulness. Ages 3 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
• The Carrot Salesman, Nov. 25. An original story about a sales rabbit. Ages 3 and up.
• Father Goose Tales, Nov. 27-29. Shadow puppets performing nursery stories and songs. Ages 3 and up.

Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 781-649-4849; regenttheatre.com.

• Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys, Nov. 7. Original kids music. Adults, $10; children, $8.
• Sara Wheeler & Little Groove, Nov. 14. A live concert of groovy music. Adults, $10; children, $8.
• Jenny the Juggler, Nov. 21. Juggling, magic, music, singing and comedy. Adults, $10; children, $8.

• Jack and the Beanstalk, Nov. 8. The Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre presents this classic. $12; includes free ice cream.

• Carmen, Nov. 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17. A new, highly theatrical production of a popular opera. $34 and up. blo.org.

Boston Lyric Opera Open House, Nov. 7. Performances, backstage and dressing room tours, demonstrations, an aria contest for teens. FREE. blo.org.

TD Banknorth Garden, Boston. 1-800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com.

• Miley Cyrus, Nov. 9. Teen pop princess, Miley Cyrus with special guest, Metro Station. $42.75, 62.75 and $82.75.  
• Star Wars: In Concert, Nov. 14. Massive multi-media event featuring stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration. $35/$55/$75. 

Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. 617-879-2300; wheelock.edu/wft.

• A Tale of Two Cities, Nov. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29. Dramatic French Revolution play. $15-$25.
  

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