Chicago’s a vibrant theater town and ‘tis the season for many local troops to pull out old standards including It’s a Wonderful Life, Christmas Carol, and The Nutcracker as well as new favorites such as The Santaland Diaries. Between spoofs, fairy tales, musicals, and contemporary plays with holiday themes, there’s something for every theatergoer on stage this month. Both Metromix and Time Out Chicago highlight a range of local options and be sure to check Hot Tix for cheap last minute tickets.