MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth starts a new comic tradition at Cumston Hall, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told … (and then some!)” is a fast, furious and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions. A preview is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26; the production will open at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27; additional performance are set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 3, 4 and 5; matinees are set for 1 p.m. Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5 and 6 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. For calendar and reservations, please contact the TAM Box Office at 207.

The play begins as yet another version of “A Christmas Carol” and takes “a wrong turn in Albuquerque” on the way to a B.H.C. (Beloved Holiday Classic) Smackdown between “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Santy Claus, Rudolph (or in this case Gustav), the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character will make an appearance in this racy comedy that, according to Kelly Monaghan of TheOtherOrlando, “will have you laughing harder than spiked eggnog.”

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three intrepid actors decide to perform every “Christmas Story Ever Told” — add a sprinkling of Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to contemporary pop-culture, and every carol ever sung — and you’ve got a madcap romp through the holiday season.

The play will feature James Noel Hoban, Ian Kramer and Grace Bauer; directed by Dawn McAndrews with set and lights by Jim Alexander, costume design by Elizabeth Rocha, and sound design by Elizabeth Nelson. Every Christmas “Story Ever Told …” is sponsored by TexTech Industries. This production is best suited for revelers ages 13 and up.

Tickets cost $10 Thanksgiving night, $25 for all other performances. Bring non-perishable food items to donate to Monmouth Food Pantry.

For more information, call 933-9999 or visit www.theateratmonmouth.org.