Holiday Theater in Fort Myers, Naples and the Rest of Southwest Florida

Jacob Marley's Chrismas Carol (Gulfshore Playhouse): Cody Nickell stars in the Gulfshore Playhouse production of "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol," an alternate take on the Dickens Classic. The show runs at 8 p.m. through Dec. 22 at the Norris Center in downtown Naples, with 3 p.m. matinées on Dec. 21 & 22. Tickets are at $33-$45. Call 866-811-4111 or gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

My Three Angels (Florida Repertory Theatre): Three convicts in the tropics, spying on a family with too many problems, decide to drop down from the roof and deliver Christmas joy. It was an old Humphrey Bogart film, 1955's "We're No Angels." "My Three Angels" runs through Dec. 22. Tickets are $40 & $45. Call 239-332-4488 or floridarep.org.

The Santaland Diaries (Florida Repertory Theatre): Starring Florida Rep regular, Jason Parrish, "The Santaland Diaries" follows the outrageous exploits of an unemployed writer who desperately takes a job as a Macy's Elf and exposes the underside of the Christmas season. Written by bestselling humorist and NPR and New Yorker contributor, David Sedaris, "The Santaland Diaries" is a hilariously funny and bitingly honest portrait of the Christmas season that Sedaris spent working as an Elf. "The Santaland Diaries" runs Dec. 18-29. All tickets are $25. Call 239-332-4488 or floridarep.org.

A Christmas Story (The Marco Players Children's Theater): The Marco Players Children's Theater presents "A Christmas Story" Dec. 20-22. Yep, it's little Ralphie Parker and his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB under the tree. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 with a 3 p.m. matinée on Sunday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $10 for children, $20 for adults. Call (239) 642-7270 or themarcoplayers.com.

Dashing Thru the Snow (Firehouse Community Theatre): The play takes place in the Snowflake Inn in Tinsel, Texas where it's Christmas 365 days a year. It's four days before Christmas and a parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity. Tickets $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20 & 21; 2 p.m. matinée on Dec. 15 & 22; Buy tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/425889

Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas (Off-Broadway Palm at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre): Through Dec. 25. This time the Church Basement Ladies are in the midst of holiday preparations and planning the Sunday School's Christmas Program. Performances are Tuesday - Sunday evenings with selected matinées. Ticket prices range from $28 to $49. Call (239) 278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

Swingin' Christmas (Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre): There's something for everyone here with "Swingin' Christmas," an original pastiche cooked up by Victor Legaretta. No plot, no story, but lots of Santas, elves, tinsel, dancing, singing and fun, fun, fun. If you've ever wanted to see Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" as interpreted by Bob Fosse in glam 1920's Jazz Age costumes, choreographer Amy Marie McCleary has got you covered. "Swingin' Christmas" runs Tuesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinées through Dec. 25. Tickets run $22-$55, with show-only seats available for just $18. Call 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

The Spectacular Spectacular Holiday Spectacular (BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theatre): Bobby Logue and John Ramsey craft this original musical production. Perfect for sharing with family, friends and loved ones, the fun-filled holiday celebration transforms the stage into a glistening winter wonderland! "Holiday Spectacular" runs Dec. 19-31. For tickets ($35), call the BIG ARTS Marks Box Office at 239-395-0900, the Herb Strauss Theater Box Office at (239) 472-6862 and at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel or purchase online at BIGARTS.org. | Buy tickets here: http://www.bigarts.org/theatre.php

A Christmas Carol (The Laboratory Theater of Florida): The Lab Theater offers "A Christmas Carol," with 8 p.m. shows on Dec. 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 and 2 p.m. matinées on Dec. 15 & 21. Revisit the Charles Dickens classic, directly from the source. This is Dickens' own special version, created for his own public readings. Tickets are $12 for students and children, $18.50 for seniors (Thursday performances) and $22 for adults. Buy online at laboratorytheaterflorida.com or at the door. Buy tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/391650