After-dinner nuts David Parker at Concord Academy BY MARCIA B. SIEGEL

Christmas packages Nutcrackers and other holiday treats BY MARCIA B. SIEGEL

Snickers over knickers The Lyric airs Martin's Underpants BY CAROLYN CLAY

Gimme shelter Ann Randolph's Squeeze Box BY STEVE VINEBERG

Alcott sings Little Women comes close to home BY SALLY CRAGIN

Chilly scenes in winter 2006: The year ahead on Boston stages BY LIZA WEISSTUCH

Best on the boards The year's best theater BY CAROLYN CLAY

Let’s get Lost The cult hit spawns a wanna-be BY CHRIS NELSON