Things to do in Chicago Nov. 27-Dec. 3: The Mix

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Northlight Theatre presents Steven Dietz’s “Gaslight,” a Victorian mystery based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton about a seemingly perfect marriage that devolves into something sinister. Jessica Thebus directs. From Nov. 28-Jan. 4 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets: $46-$98. Visit northlight.org.
“Elf the Musical” is an all-ages comedy inspired by the hit film in which Buddy, an orphan raised at the North Pole, sets out for New York City to find his birth father. From Dec. 2-14 at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive. Tickets: $40-$110. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
Coinciding with “Amadeus,” Peter Schaffer’s drama about the rivalry between Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart now on stage at Steppenwolf Theatre, is Chicago Opera Theater’s staging of Salieri’s “Falstaff, ossia le tre burle,” an opera inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” At 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7 at Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $50-$150. Visit cot.org.

In Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow’s musical, “Six,” the wives of Henry VIII remix historical heartbreak into a celebration of girl power. From Dec. 2-14 at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. Tickets: $49-$166. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.

Veronica Garza returns as Cindy Lou Who in the adult comedy “Who’s Holiday!” She’s 40, flirty and ready to spill the dirt about the Grinch. Christopher Pazdernik directs. From Nov. 28-Dec. 28 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: $39-$65. Visit theaterwit.org.
TUTA Theatre presents “The Long Christmas Dinner,” Thornton Wilder’s drama about several generations of the Bayard family as told through Christmas dinners past, present and future. Jacqueline Stone directs. From Dec. 1-28 at Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St. Tickets: $20-$100. Visit tutatheatre.org.
A one-hour version of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” is staged at Drury Lane Theatre for Young Audiences. On select dates families can have breakfast or dinner with Santa Claus ($30-$60). From Nov. 28-Dec. 27 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets: $30-$40. Visit drurylanetheatre.com.
Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s “Dorian” is a modern remix of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” now set in the present-day club scene. Aaron Holland directs. From Nov. 28-Dec. 14 at Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave. Tickets: $30. Visit openspacearts.org.

Snocaps, a new group from twin sisters Allison and Katie Crutchfield, surprise-released a self-titled debut album Oct. 31 and are now touring with bandmates MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook. The indie-rock record recalls Allison’s band Swearin’ and Katie’s early records with Waxahatchee. At 8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. Advance tickets are sold out but there will be a limited number of tickets at the door each night. Visit thaliahallchicago.com.

Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis performs with a 20-piece ensemble in support of his recent album, “Return to Zero,” a compelling mix of timeless rock ’n’ roll and ’70s-era dance music. Also on the bill: The Heavy Heavy and The Deadbolts. At 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. Tickets: $54+. Visit ticketmaster.com.

The a cappella ensemble Pentatonix returns with its annual holiday show. Always one of the highlights of the season, the performance is filled with their signature harmonies on seasonal tunes and more. At 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets: $52+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones celebrate its holiday record, “Jingle All the Way,” with a supergroup tour that marries two classic versions of the band for the first time: Fleck with Roy “Future Man” Wooten and Victor Wooten, with special guests Jeff Coffin, Alash and the newly added Sierra Hull. At 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. Tickets: $58+. Visit ticketmaster.com.

Experimental musician and composer Claire Rousay tours behind her new album, “A Little Death.” She collages found sounds and field recordings with strings, piano and other instrumentation to sculpt a distinctive music landscape. At 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. Tickets: $27.98. Visit constellation-chicago.com.

“Police State” is Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova’s performance piece in which she recreates a makeshift prison cell that she will occupy during museum hours. The space becomes both a prison and a sanctuary where despair gives way to radical acts of creation. From Nov. 25-30 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 200 E. Chicago Ave. Admission: $10-$22. Visit mcachicago.org.

“Golden Boy: A Robert Redford Retrospective” features 10 films from the film icon’s career beginning with “Barefoot in the Park” and continuing with “The Sting,” “The Way We Were,” “All the President’s Men,” “Sneakers” and more. From Dec. 2-31 at Gene Siskel Film Center, 161 N. State St. Tickets: $14.50. Visit siskelfilmcenter.org.
Put on your lederhosen and sing along with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and the Von Trapp children at “The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long.” Each screening includes onscreen lyrics, a costume contest, trivia and more. From Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 3-4 at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: $18, children 12 and under $12. Visit musicboxtheatre.com.

“Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light” features more than 50 trees and displays representing holiday traditions from cultures around the world. To Jan. 5 at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Admission: Chicago residents $16.95, $9.95 (kids 3-11); nonresident $25.95, $14.95 (kids 3-11). Visit msichicago.org.
Winterland at Gallagher Way includes Christkindlmarket, an ice rink, photo ops with Santa, wreath-making workshops ($60), holiday movies beginning with “Elf” (7 p.m. Dec. 4) and more. To Dec. 31 at Clark and Addison streets. Free except where otherwise indicated. Visit gallagherway.com.
Brookfield Zoo has been transformed into a winter wonderland with interactive experiences, a light maze, photo ops, heated igloos, carolers, a holiday-themed dolphin show, a holiday market and much more. To Jan. 4 at 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Admission: $29.95, children 3-11 $20.95. Visit brookfieldzoo.org.