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When it comes to going to the theater, December has some very popular — and very traditional — offerings. Think the Mouse King or Tuna, Texas, and you'll know what we're talking about. Today, The Daily Memphian's resident theater kid Alys Drake, who also writes our monthly theater roundup, takes us through December's offerings. 

Plus:

• Memphian Chloe Sexton appears on "Next Level Baker" tonight
• The Daily Memphian Commercial Real Estate Seminar is this afternoon at Memphis Botanic Garden
• Mr. Rusty's Real Taste of Chicago has closed its Winchester location
• The State of Tennessee challenges the National Guard ruling
• Hattie B's is a step closer to opening a second Memphis-area location
• As the City Council debates firefighter raises, one member compares it to rape
• The trial begins for a Memphis doctor over $41M in reimbursement