This week, four shows open, four close and 16 continue their runs and two others have limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

OPENING

“A Christmas Carol” [Fort Myers Theatre]: Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken (“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Disney’s Little Mermaid” and “Little Shop of Horrors”) and Lynn Ahrens (“Ragtime,” “Seussical,” “Once on This Island”) breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Directed by Robin Dawn Ryan. Opens Dec. 11. Runs to Dec. 30. This week’s performances are Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets, telephone 239-323-6570 or visit https://ftmyerstheatre.com/

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