Many Utah theaters offering holiday shows

The pumpkin pie: gone. The stuffing: eaten for breakfast. The turkey: waiting for this afternoon's sandwich. Sounds like it's a good time to figure out a couple of fun Christmas activities for the family.

Many theaters offer holiday shows, so this is also a great time of year to introduce your kids to live theater. With fun themes, light-hearted characters and easy-to-follow plots, kids and adults alike are sure to leave with plenty of Christmas spirit.

Here is a list of theaters and what they have stuffed in their stockings:

Professional theaters

Egyptian Theatre Company: 328 S. Main, Park City (435-649-9371, 888-243-5779, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org)

Nov. 21 - Dec. 28: "The Music Man"

Pickleville Playhouse: Eccles Conference Center, Utah State University, Logan

Today through Dec. 23: "Santa Claus's Party: A New Musical"

Semiprofessional theaters

Desert Star Playhouse: 4861 S. State, Murray, (801-266-7600, www.desertstar.biz)

Nov. 13- Jan 3: "Miracle on 42nd Street: "Give my Regards to ... Blitzen"

Hale Centre Theatre: 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City (801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org)

Nov. 28-Dec. 23: "A Christmas Carol"

Hale Center Theatre Orem: 225 W. 400 North, Orem (801-226-8600, www.haletheater.com)

Nov. 28-Dec. 23: "A Christmas Carol"

Off Broadway Theatre: 272 S. Main — alternating with OBT's improvisational comedy troupes (801-355-4628, www.theobt.com

Nov. 28-Dec. 27: "It's a Wonderous Life"

Collegiate/University

Utah State University, Chase Fine Arts Center (435-797-8022, www.usu.edu)

Dec. 1-6: "A Christmas Carol"

Community theaters

Center Street Musical Theatre: Performances held at Centennial Middle School, 305 E. 2320 North, Provo (801-764-0535, www.csmtc.com)

Nov. 28-Dec. 22: "A Christmas Carol"

Children's Theatre & School of the Arts: 237 S. State (801-532-6000, www.childrenstheatreandschool.org)