Plan Ahead: Next Weekend

* Theater. Steve Allen’s musical version of “A Christmas Carol” premieres Wednesday at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, and runs Tuesdays-Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. through Jan. 9. $25. (888) 551-WEST.

* Theater. “Fame--the Musical” opens Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, and plays Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays-Sundays at 2 p.m., except Nov. 28, 2 p.m. only. Also Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Ends Dec. 5. $22 to $47. (213) 365-3500.

* Film: Mike Hodges’ 1971 gangster classic, “Get Carter,” starring Michael Caine, enjoys a special one-week run via the American Cinematheque beginning Nov. 26 at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Members, $5; general admission, $7. (323) 466-3456.

* Jazz. Guitarists Kenny Burrell and Stanley Jordan, both groundbreakers in their respective generations, will perform with their own groups and together 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Cal State Long Beach. $28; students and seniors, $23. (562) 985-7000.