This month is chock full of holiday feels—nostalgic, heartwarming, and familiar. There are a few outliers for theatre lovers feeling bah humbug, but for those with family coming into town who want to show off the spirit of the season, D.C. theater has just that wrapped up with a bow.

Last Chance

The Second City’s Love, Factually – The improv comedy performance company is back at The Kennedy Center after last holiday season’s sold out run taking down and cutting up over the beloved holiday film Love, Actually. They skewer the film along with other holiday films and romcoms with quick wit and audience input. This very silly celebration of the season must close Dec. 29.

Just Opening

Peter Pan and Wendy – If Disney+ is making audiences nostalgic for the classics, this family-friendly take on Peter Pan at Shakespeare Theatre Company will hit the spot. This modern show boasts a diverse cast, an emphasis on girl power, and a new progressive take on Tiger Lily. Prolific playwright Lauren Gunderson (named this year’s most-produced American playwright) foregrounds Wendy, imagining her as a budding scientist with big dreams. Shakespeare Theatre’s associate artistic director Alan Paul is at the helm of this ship, which is sailing through Jan. 12.

Eureka Day – The way a progressive school in Berkeley, California called Eureka Day operates is under the ethos of inclusivity, fairness, and consensus decision. But when it comes to light who is and isn’t vaccinating their children amid a case of the Mumps, the school’s hippie parental harmony is shattered. This Mosaic Theater Company production should resonate with parents of gentrified D.C. Director Serge Seiden is even offering the chance for an audience member to get to cameo in the show. School is in session through Jan. 5.

Black Nativity – Langston Hughes’ Afrocentric take on the nativity story comes back for the holiday season to The Anacostia Playhouse. This story infuses the classic tale with gospel, jazz, blues, and funk music along with lively dancing. This year, the annual theater tradition runs Dec. 14-Jan. 5.

Singin’ in the Rain – Marcos Santana, the choreographer and director of Olney Theatre’s celebrated production of In the Heights, is back at the theater, this time with the stage version of the acclaimed 1952 movie musical. The show is full of toe-tapping songs and what’s sure to be impressive dancing. And yes: It rains onstage. The show runs through March 8.

Quick Runs

Acuña Acuna – Erick Acuña brings back his one-man comedy show that swept the awards at this past summer’s Capital Fringe Festival to The Source Theatre through Washington Improv Theater. His highly personal performance is based on stories from his life as a Peruvian comedian living in America. Catch it on December 12, in a performance that will also be filmed.

An Irish Carol – Back for its ninth season, The Keegan Theatre’s original holiday tale with an Irish infusion returns. Keegan company member Matthew J. Keenan’s original show takes the classic tale of Christmastime regret and redemption and sets it in a pub in modern day Dublin. The production runs Dec. 12-31.

Ay, Gerald! – Millennials who spent hours watching Nickelodeon are no doubt the target audience for this play reading from Signature Theatre’s SigWorks project. SigWorks selects several local playwrights to workshop and read their work in hopes of finding the next big theatrical voice from the D.C. area. This selection, from playwright Vaughn Ryan Midder is a joyful retelling of the hit 90s cartoon Hey Arnold! through the eyes of Gerald, Arnold’s African American best friend. This new perspective on an old favorite runs one night only, December 9, in a free performance.