On the Boards is presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company. To be considered for On the Boards, submissions must be received by 5pm on Wednesday one week prior to publication. Send notice VIA e-mail to: ontheboards@artvoice.com.

Opening

CROSSROAD BLUES, world premiere of a musical conceived by Jim Runfola and Randall Kramer, written by Randall Kramer, directed by Richard Satterwhite, starring Billy McEwen, Sharon Bailey, Terrie George, George Brown, Don Hunley. Jan 6-Feb 7, Wed at 7, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Half-price preview on Jan 5 at 7. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

Closing

A CHRISTMAS TWIST!, holiday parody by Doug Armstrong, Keith Cooper, and Maureen Morley, directed by Peter Michael Marino, presented by the New Alt Performance Group, starring Tim Newell, David Lundy, Afrim Gjonbalaj, David Butler, Contance McEwen, Shaun McLaughlin, Bethany Sparacio. Dec 26 at 3 & 8, Dec 27 at 3, Dec 29 & 30 at 8, Dec 31 at 7. Alt Theatre, 255 Great Arrow Ave., 3rd floor (868-6847).

Upcoming

AT HOME AT THE ZOO, staged reading of the play by Edward Albee, presented by Road Less Traveled Productions’ (RLTP) Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop, directed by Kyle LoConti, starring Gerry Maher, Brian Mysliwy, Lisa Vitrano. Jan 8 & 9 at 7:30. Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

84, original multimedia experimental theatrical piece conceived and directed by Brian Zybala, presented by the Subversive Theatre Collective, starring Andrew Kottler, Rebecca Ward, Natalie Mack, Thomas Scahill, David Butterfield, Jenna Winnett, Tamara Hopersberger, Hanna Lipkind, Mary Boatman, Michael O’Hear. Jan 8-31, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6.Free preview Jan 7 at 8. The Manny Fried Playhouse, North Great Arrow Building, 255 Great Arrow Ave. third floor (408-0499).

TRUE LOVE LIES, comedy by Brad Fraser presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Chris Kelly, starring Cassie Gorniewicz, Kurt Guba, Wendy Hall, Richard Lambert, R.J. Voltz. Jan 8-30, Fri & Sat at 8. BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

THE RELAPSE, comedy by John Vanbrugh presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Derek Campbell. Jan 15-Feb 14, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

YANKEE TAVERN, drama by Steven Dietz, directed by Norm Sham. Jan 8-Feb 7, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).