Miracle on 34th Street

A little girl has been taught to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. When her mother hires Kris Kringle to play Santa for Macy's, the child and her cynical mother are transformed. Actors in this production transcend the 1940s-era poor material by Meredith Willson. F. Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm. Through 12/20. $17-$25 adults, $7-$12 children 17 and under. Woodland Opera House, 340 Second Street in Woodland; (530) 666-9617; www.woodlandoperahouse.org. B.S.