If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: There's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Chicago this week, from holiday plays to a comedy event.

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'The First Deep Breath'

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Originally developed as part of Victory Gardens 2018 Ignition Festival of New Plays, "The First Deep Breath" tells the story of Pastor Albert Jones and his family as they plan a special church service to honor their late daughter Diane on the sixth anniversary of her passing.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.
Price: $22

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'The Steadfast Tin Soldier'

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Unsuspecting travelers make unexpected discoveries in this luminous tale, destined to enchant any and all of us not made of tin.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan Ave.
Price: $27

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'The Golden Girls': The Holiday Edition Vol. 2

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Celebrate the season in sunny Miami as Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia return for brand new holiday episodes in Chicago's long running parody, now in it's third year.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N. Clark St.
Price: $13.50

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'Drunk Shakespeare'

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A self-proclaimed "drinking club with a Shakespeare problem," the merry members of the Drunk Shakespeare Society invite you to join a night of suds and sonnets, cocktails and couplets, booze and well, you get the idea.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Lounge at The Lion, 182 N. Wabash Ave.
Price: Free - $45

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'The Land of Forgotten Toys'

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Grace must save Christmas! How did this happen to a young woman working at her family's toy store in Sheboygan, Wisconsin? Let's see how Grace gets us out of trouble in "The Land of Forgotten Toys."

When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Price: $18

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