Philadelphia theaters are closing out the year strong with Broadway hits, holiday shows and staged retellings of famous books.

For the Christmas lovers, multiple theaters are putting on performances of "A Christmas Carol," plus the Walnut Street Theatre has "A Christmas Story" on its schedule and Philly actor and writer Chris Davis is back with his one-man version of "The Nutcracker." MORE: Fiber Craft Holiday Market returns to South Philly with 50+ vendors on Dec. 6

Anyone looking for a break from the holidays can hit the books with Hedgerow's version of "Little Women" and the Arden's "A Wrinkle in Time." Plus, Quintessence is putting on "The Pirates of Penzance," and 1812 brings back its annual comedy show "This is the Week That Is."

Here are 11 performances coming to local stages

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