Performances and concerts this week on stage in the Gulf Coast area include the annual production of “A Christmas Carol” in Houston and “Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them” in Galveston.

The Alley Theatre in Houston kicks off its traditional production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Additional performances are on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The show runs through December 30.

Island ETC, East-End Theatre Company opens its production of “Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them” on Friday at 8 p.m.

Additional performances are on Saturday at 8 p.m. and a special matinee showing on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The show runs through December 8.

The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston will present The Galveston Symphony Orchestra in concert on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston will host Inner City Nutcracker on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Miller Outdoor Theatre will also present I am King: The Michael Jackson Experience on Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Bay Area Harbour Playhouse in Dickinson wraps its production of “Dixie Swim Club” this week, with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

College of the Mainland Community Theatre in Texas City ends its production of “Noises Off” this week.

Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Upcoming performances include “Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberly” opening November 23 at Main Street Theater in Houston, and Asleep at the Wheel – Merry Christmas Y’all, in concert on November 24 at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston.