Mike Randall's solo performance as Charles Dickens opens at MusicalFare this weekend.

OPENING

CHARLES DICKENS PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a solo performance conceived, written, directed by and starring Mike Randall. Dec 14-23, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Neal Radice, starring John Smeathers. Kim Piazza, Gary Sage, Christopher Parada, Peter Maier, Syndi Starr, Joyce Stilson. Dec 13-22, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2, 5 & 8, plus Dec 16 at 2. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

WHITE CHRISTMAS, touring production of the musical based on the holiday film classic presented by Shea’s and Al Nocciolino. Dec 18-23, Tue-Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (847-0850).

ONGOING

INDIAN BLOOD, by A.R. Gurney, directed by Kathleen Gaffney, starring Jane Altman, David Q. Combs, Justin Fiordaliso, Hollis McCarthy, Darlene Pickering Hummert, Matt Steiner, Matt Bradford Sullivan, Ronald Wendschuh. Through Dec 23, Tue at 7, Wed at 7:30, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7, plus Dec 20 at 2. Studio Arena Theatre, 710 Main St. (856-5650).

KINDERTRANSPORT, drama by Diane Samuels presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Anne Roaldi, Anne Gayley, Eileen Dugan, Lisa Ludwig, Rebecca Elkin, Ray Boucher. Through Dec 23, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. Road Less Traveled Theatre; 639 Main Street (688-4114 x391).

SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold, interactive comedy by Maripat Donovan, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Through Dec 23, Tue at 7:30, Wed at 1, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 6. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. (852-5000).

TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS, presented by O’Connell & Company, starring Stephanie Bax, Mary Craig, Mary Moebius, Mary Kate O’Connell, Paul O’Hern, Josh Snyder, Michael Tosha. Through Dec 23.Thu at 7:30, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. The Cabaret in the Square Theatre, Snyder Square, 4475 Main St., Snyder (839-3949).

CLOSING

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, by Barbara Robinson, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Beth Donahue, Timothy Klein, Kathy Weese, Moira A. Keenan, Kate LoConti, Bill Schmidt, Christopher M. LaBanca. Through Dec 16, Fri at 7, Sat at 2 & 5:30, Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884-4400).

BIRTH AND AFTER BIRTH, by Tina Howe, presented by Niagara University Theater, directed by Steve Vaughan. Through Dec 16, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. The Church, 415 Plain St., Lewiston (286-8622).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Romulus Linney, presented by the Towne Players, directed by Randall Rumley, starring Colin Lynch, Robert Lonski, Robert Wagner, Michael Leszczynski. Through Dec 16, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Sheridan Parkside Community Center Theatre, 169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr., Tonawanda.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Charles Dickens classic adapted and directed by L. Don Swartz, starring Tim Stuff, Lynn Metzger, Jesse Swartz, Daniel Arrasjid, Laura Muscarella, DJ Swartz. Through Dec 15, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Dec 16 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

CORSETLESS, written and performed by Catherine Eaton, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Derek Campbell. Through Dec 16, Wed-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

NAKAI AND THE RED SHOES, by William Y. Cooper with original music by Richard Williams, directed by June L. S. Duell. Through Dec 16, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 4. Paul Robeson Theatre, 350 Masten Ave. (884-2013).

SPECIAL

PRESENTATIONS

DIVA BY DIVA: A Celebration of Women, presented by O’Connell & Company, open-ended run, Wed at 7:30. The Cabaret in the Square Theatre, Snyder Square, 4475 Main St., Snyder (839-3949).

MOTHER FRUIT CAKE & THE SUGAR PLUM GANG, presented by Vicky Vogue Vaudeville, a benefit for Ujima Theatre Company. Dec 15 at 8. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave.

UPCOMING

BUFFALO PLEASURE NIGHT, a new cabaret event, presented by Theatre Helden, directed by Drew McCabe, starring Tim Eimiller, Becky Globus, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Jacob Albarella, Lindsey Salamone, Melissa Pedro, Jordan Levn. Jan.4-12,Thu-Sat at 8. Main Street Cabaret, 672 Main St. (400-7778)

THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, comedy by Douglas Carter Beane presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Caitlin Coleman, Rebecca Elkin, Kevin Keleher, Marc Sacco. Jan 4-26, Fri & Sat at 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (886-9239)