Sonya Ellingboe
A look at a miracle
“A Miracle at Tepeyac” is a traditional holiday production at Su Teatro, written and directed by Anthony J. Garcia, with music by Daniel Silva. Playing Dec. 6-23, it tells the tale of farmer Juan Diego and the Virgin of Guadalupe, with a modern-day story. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets: $20/$17, 303-296-0219, suteatro.org.
Ibsen on stage
“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen plays through Dec. 15 at the Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver. Performances by the Byers-Evans House Theatre Company: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18, 303-620-4933.
Bad guest
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart (1939) is a perennially favorite comedy, presented by Spotlight Theatre through Dec. 22 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Directed by Pat Payne and Bernie Cardell. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20/$18, 720-880-8727, thisisspotlight.org.
Scrooge and show tunes
“A Broadway Christmas Carol” by Kathy Feininger plays Dec. 7-23 in the University Theatre at CU-Boulder, offering the classic Dickens story interspersed with familiar show tunes. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $17, 303-492-8181, theatredance.colorado.edu.
Hills are alive
“The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein plays through Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center. 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 8, 22, 29. Tickets: $22-$42, 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.com.
Character-focused drama
“Time Stands Still” by Donald Margulies plays through Dec. 15 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org