The 1940s Radio Hour. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898- 7200. Through Dec. 23.
Hansel & Gretel. Arts Coalition of Erie, 600 Briggs St., Erie, 303-839-2349. Through Dec. 16.
It’s a Wonderful Life. Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303- 492-0554. Through Dec. 24.
The Man Who Rented Christmas. The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 303-422-4090. Through Dec. 11.
The Merchant of Venice. Upstart Crow Theatre, The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2390 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-442-1415. Through Dec. 3.
Phantom. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449- 6000 x4. Through Feb. 18.
The Ride With Santa. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200.
A Rocky Mountain Holiday. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-935-3044. Through Dec. 22.
The SantaLand Diaries. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665- 1841. Through Dec. 24.
