Datebook

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The Media City Ballet will be performing “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7 p.m. today and Sunday at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. There will be a pre-show mini concert by the Taft High School Vocal Ensemble. Tickets range from $20 to $48, and group, student and senior discounts are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (818) 243-2539 or visit alextheatre.org or mediacityballet.org.

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SkyPilot Theatre Company presents “Death and the Maiden” by Ariel Dorfman at the Sidewalk Studio Theatre, 4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank. The play centers on an emotionally charged moral confrontation between a former political prisoner and the man she believes to have been her torturer. Performances at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 21. Tickets are $20. For reservations, call (323) 791-2320.

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A Noise Within presents Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” until Dec. 7, Richard Nash’s “The Rainmaker” until Dec. 6 and Neil Bartlett’s theatrical treatment of Charles Dickens’ classic “Oliver Twist” until Dec. 14 in repertory at the theater, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets range from $40 to $44 with discounts for students and seniors. For reservations, call (818) 240-0910, Ext. 1.

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“Woyzeck,” the classic drama by Georg Buchner and adapted and directed by Bob McDonald, presented by Gangbusters Theatre Company, continues at the Little Victory Theatre, 3324 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank. Performances are 8 p.m. today and 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $20. For reservations, call (818) 841-5422 or visit www.thevictory theatrecenter.org or www.gangbusters theatre.com.

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The Burbank Historical Society’s Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex features exhibits of early Burbank. There are extensive collections of vintage vehicles, costumes, dolls, cameras and special section showing the history of Lockheed, and exhibits on Disney and Warner Bros. studios. Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The complex is at 1015 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Parking is available at George Izay Park lot off Clark Avenue. For more information, call (818) 841-6333.

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