Solo Opera in Walnut Creek presents “The Gift of the Magi,” adapted from the O. Henry story about holiday shopping that goes very badly.

Farley Granger and Jeanne Crain star in 'The Gift of the Magi', one of five stories by O Henry grouped together under the title of 'O Henry's Full House.' Hulton Archive / Stringer The story ...

Based on O. Henry's classic short story, "The Gift of the Magi" concerns a hardworking newlywed couple who struggle to buy the perfect gifts for each other on Christmas Eve.

A dream that had some similarities with the tale itself. “I had first heard of ‘The Gift of the Magi’ in 10th grade, part of English class. When I first read it, I loved it and was so impressed.

“The magi, as you know, were wise men — wonderfully wise men — who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents.

CoveLight Productions will present the musical adaptation of "The Gift Of The Magi" at West End Studio Theatre (W.E.S.T.) in Portsmouth on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8, Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 and 8, and ...