Fall Guide: Upcoming festivals, comedy shows, visual arts events and more 

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Chicago Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who murders her husband and avoids prison by the help of fast-talking lawyer and showbiz stardom talents. $10-$15. Oct. 5-7, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 8, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Winthrop University's Johnson Theatre, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredance/.

A Christmas Carol Play based on Charles Dicken's classic novel about cold hearted Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who teach him the meaning of family and kindness. $8-$24. Fri., Dec. 9, 7-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 10, 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m.; Dec. 15-16, 7 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 17, 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

The Civil War Held in Halton Theater. Sept. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

Clara's Trio: A Nutcracker Story Holiday dance performance by Caroline Calouche & Co. Held in Halton Theater. Sat., Nov. 26, 3 and 8 p.m. Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

Come Fly With Me Annual fundraiser for Caroline Calouche & Co. To feature wine, hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions and a sneak peak at what CC&Co.'s 2011-2012 season. $20-$25. Fri., Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

The Commedia Cinderella Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Tarradiddle Players put their own spin on one of the world's most famous fairytales. $14-$18. Fri., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 29, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 30, 2 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 5, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 6, 2 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; Sat., Nov. 12, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 13, 2 p.m. ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St., Charlotte. 704-416-4600. www.imaginon.org.

Crystal Ballroom: The Musical Tap into a ballroom dance studio as instructors and students prepare for the competition of a lifetime in London. The musical is inspired by the music and lyrics of rock and roll legend Joe Jackson. Presented by Actors Scene Unseen, with an original script by James Vita and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson-Vita. For more information, visit www.actorssceneunseen.com/crystalballroom.aspx. $30-$35. Sept. 15-16, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

Die Roten Punkte Otto and Astrid Rot, a brother-sister act fuses rock 'n' roll with endless bickering. Add in accents and stereotypes of trashy Euro bands and you've got a comedy. $34.50. Sept. 21-22, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

Director's Choice Three ballet performances chosen by NC Dance Theatre's artistic director, Jean Pierre Bonnefoux. Featured ballets are choreographed by William Forsythe, Bolero and Sasha Janes. For more information, visit www.ncdance.org. $40 and up. Oct. 13-15, 7:30 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream World-class skaters portray stars from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella, bringing the adventure of the films to life on ice. For more information, visit www.disneyonice.com. $15-$62. Oct. 5-6, 7 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 8, 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 9, 12 and 4 p.m. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte. 704-688-9000. www.timewarnercablearena.com.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Jeffrey Hatcher's stage adaptation of the 1886 novella is augmented by CAST's special brand of experimental theatrics. Oct. 13-Nov. 5. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

Fall One-Act Play Festival Advanced theatre students at Winthrop University direct a mix of one-act plays. $8-$15. Fri., Nov. 18, 8 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 19, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Winthrop University's Johnson Theatre, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredance/.

Faye Lane's Beauty Shop Stories Writer/performer Faye Lane has created a Southern-fried show of cabaret songs and monologues about growing up in her mom's Texas beauty salon. Held in McGee Theatre. $25. Fri., Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Wingate University, 403 N. Camden Road.

A Few Good Men Broadway hit about two Marines on the trial of fothe death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. Written by Aaron Sorkin and presented by The Little Theater of Gastonia. $10-$12. Nov. 10-12, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 13, 2:30 p.m.; Nov. 17-19, 8 p.m. The Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay Street, Gastonia. 704-865-0160. www.littletheaterofgastonia.com.

Follies Set in 1971 during a reunion of ex-Follies performers in rundown theater. Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past, present and future. Book by James Goldman. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct. 8. Little Theater of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160. www.littletheaterofgastonia.com.