St. Louis theater events go online, on foot this holiday season

When Dec. 10 and 13 • Where metroplays.org/christmascarol • How much Free; registration required and donations accepted • More info metroplays.org

Ellie Kemper (“The Office”), Ken Page, Christine Brewer, Judith Ivey and other St. Louis celebrities will participate in Metro Theater Company’s hourlong, streamed adaptation of the uplifting tale that has become a perennial favorite. Donate $50 or more to receive a DVD or digital download of the broadcast.

When Nov. 28-Dec. 23 • Where Euclid Avenue and Maryland Plaza in the Central West End • How much Free • More info stlshakes.org/carol

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents a 20-stop holiday window tour inspired by the Dickens tale about the spiritual rebirth of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. This collaboration with PaintedBlack StL follows on the success of the company’s socially distant summertime program, “A Late Summer Night’s Stroll,” which was presented in Forest Park.

When Dec. 5-31 • Where straydogtheatre.org • How much Free • More info straydogtheatre.org

Stray Dog Theatre presents a program of song and dance, which will stream so that it can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. Performers from past productions are scheduled to take part in the merriment.

When Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 • Where stlouisballet.org/nutcracker • How much Free but reservation required • More info stlouisballet.org/nutcracker

In a season that’ll be unfortunately short on “Nutcracker” productions, this virtual offering by St. Louis Ballet will include favorite scenes and dances from years past along with newly set performances. Among the joys of the ballet is its famous score, which is widely considered to be Tchaikovsky’s most beautiful. And the fantastical story has enchanted generations of children and their parents.