First, she tackled Junie B. Jones and Miss Nelson. Now, playwright Joan Cushing has traveled to Victorian London in this warming adaptation of Elvira Woodruff's book The Christmas Doll. In this Children's Theatre of Charlotte production, Glory and Lucy are orphaned sisters who leave behind one bad situation for another -- the workhouse for the streets IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. You must see the play if you want to see what happens when these two experience their own holiday miracle. Cushing will participate in an audience talk back following tonight's performance. Through Dec. 16. 7:30 p.m. $16-$21. McColl Family Theatre, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828. www.ctcharlotte.org.