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It’s that time of year again when theaters dust off their fake snow, overwork their fog machines, and unleash an avalanche of holiday cheer onto the stage.

Whether you’re a sucker for the oversized rodents of “The Nutcracker” or just looking for an appropriate show for the entire family, this season’s lineup has you covered.

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Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes: Since its 1933 debut, the lavish holiday pageant has become a New York icon. The latest annual edition combines time-tested segments (including “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “The Living Nativity”) with striking displays of technology.

As always, it is led by the high-kicking Rockettes and a large orchestra. Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., rockettes.com/christmas. Through Jan. 5.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker: NYC Ballet presents its iconic and lavish staging of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, which brings together 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, more than 125 children, toy soldiers, snowflakes, a 41-foot Christmas tree, and a

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