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Enjoy a Wonderland of Live Performances

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) takes residents to holiday-themed plays and musical performances that celebrate the wonder of the season.

The Nutcracker (TexasBalletTheater.org) is a much-loved holiday tradition featuring indelible characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King, Texas Ballet Theater's classic production of this seasonal favorite runs to December 4 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, (walkable from Pearl/Arts District Station), and from December 9 through 24 at Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall. (Take the TRE to Fort Worth Central station and get on the bus route known as The Dash).

Christmas with C.S. Lewis (Tinyurl.com/CSLewisChristmas) follows the great writer's spiritual journey in a powerful, intimate evening of theater from December 14 to 17 at the Eisemann Center (across the plaza from Galatyn Park station).

A Christmas Carol (DallasTheaterCenter.org) rejoices in the holiday spirit with spectacular sets, flying ghosts and rousing music through December 24 at the Wyly Theater (a seven-minute walk from Pearl/Arts District station).

Irving Holidays at Heritage (Tinyurl.com/IrvingHeritageHolidays) from December 3 through 17, kicks off with a nighttime parade through downtown Irving, followed by the city's annual tree lighting ceremony, all starting at 6 p.m., then free family events every Friday and Saturday. (a short walk from Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing station on the Trinity Railway Express).

Home for the Holidays, with Marcia Ball, Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King (Tinyurl.com/DallasHomeHolidays) showcases three of Texas' finest for a rousing night of holiday music at 8 p.m., December 4, at the Kessler Theater. (Take bus route 9).

The Polyphonic Spree Christmas Show (Tinyurl.com/HolidayPolyphonicSpree) stars Dallas' only rock band/choir/orchestra. The world-famous group, led by front man Tim DeLaughter, puts on a rousing holiday show at 7 p.m., December 17 at the Majestic Theatre. (three blocks from St. Paul station).

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland (Tinyurl.com/CirqueMusica) on December 23 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Audiences will be dazzled by the acrobats, aerialists, and holiday cheer. The show combines the grace and athleticism of world-class circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal favorites. (Take Trinity Railway Express to Fort Worth Central station and Trinity Metro to the venue.

A Christmas Carol (Tinyurl.com/GarlandChristmasCarol) gets a somewhat different treatment in its Garland production from December 9 through 17. The Company of Rowlett Performers' version of the holiday classic lets us see the familiar story through new eyes. The funny and moving performance happens at the Granville Arts Center (next to Downtown Garland station).

For more DARTable adventures, visit DART.org/DARTable.

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