Though every family has its own holiday traditions—be they opening a single present on Christmas Eve or singing carols in a Jacuzzi filled with eggnog—some traditions are universal. Take part in one of the big ones with today's Groupon to A Christmas Carol, The Musical at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Choose from the following options:

• For $25, you get a weekday ticket (up to a $57 value)
• For $29, you get a weekend ticket (up to a $63 value)

Adding a Broadway flourish to a timeless tale in the form of Alan Menken's memorable melodies and Lynn Ahrens' sparkling lyrics, this musical adaptation of the Dickensian heart-warmer tracks Ebenezer Scrooge's metamorphosis from miserable miser to benevolent money-lending butterfly as three ghosts of time and at least one incarnation of Dr. Who lead him through the past, present, and future. Despite the fresh twist on a well-known narrative, A Christmas Carol, The Musical admirably refrains from including the speedboat chases, CGI dragons, and extensive wire-fu fights that have marred so many recent adaptations. Shows run November 23 through December 23 and specific show times can be found on their website.

Reviews

The Arvada Center for the Performing Arts has received numerous awards for its productions. The Colorado Theatre Guild awarded the Arvada Center nine awards this year, including best musical direction, best lead actor, and best lead actress. Five Yelpers give the theater an average rating of 4.5 stars.

• The sets, costumes, music and talent are top notch. They really are doing a wonderful job of getting kids interested in and loving the art of theater while fully entertaining us adults as well! – Mary M., Yelp
• I've seen several plays here too. Quality entertainment and very talented, passionate actors. – Gitana G., Yelp