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Madeline's Christmas closes at TOY this weekend

ANNIE, touring production of the Broadway musical by Charnin, Meehan, and Strouse, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Dec 19-21, Fri at 8, Sat at 1 & 6:30, Sun at 1:30. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (852-5000).

CHARLES DICKENS PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, solo performance conceived, written, directed by, and starring Mike Randall. Dec 19-21, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

ONGOING:

AWAKE AND SING!, drama by Clifford Odets presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Greg Natale, starring Saul Elkin, Ellen Horst, David Butler, Patrick Cameron, Susan Drozd, Don Gervasi, Peter Jaskowiak, Lawrence Rowswell, Tom Zindle. Through Dec 28, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (688-4114 x391).

CLOSING:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Neal Radice, starring John Smeathers, Syndi Starr, Katy Clancy, Todd Warfield, Christopher S. Parada, David C. Mitchell, Josh Fitzgerald, Alexandra Lillis, Christopher Lillis, Julianna Lillis, Joyce Stilson Through Dec 21, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 5 & 8, Sun at 2. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

FENCES, drama by August Wilson presented by the Western Door Playhouse, directed by Linda Silvestri, starring Tab Booze, Samika Sullivan, Marvin Afkew, Jada Booze, Corey Frank, Joseph Lower. Through Dec 21, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. Woodbox Theatre, Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls (297-5910).

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, based on the classic Frank Capra film, presented by Starry Night Theatre, directed by L. Don Swartz, starring Trey Wydysh, Vanessa Stipkovits, Tim Stuff, Carl Tamburlin. Through Dec 21, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, presented by Alden Christian Theater Society. Through Dec 21, Fri & Sat 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS, musical by Jennifer Kirkeby and Shirley Mier, presented by TOY, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Megan Callahan, Tim Newell, Mary Kate O’Connell, Justine B. Rodriguez, Ashley Andrews, Lindsay Andrews, Annabel Bacon, Alexis Boehnlein, Janee Brown, Libby Cannon, Jillian Farrell, Regan Flemming, Morgan Parnitzke, Violet Perry, Samantha Rohloff. Through Dec 21, Fri at 7, Sat at 2 & 5:30, Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400).

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart presented by American Repertory Theater of WNY, directed by Jeanne Cairns, starring Chris Standart, Lisa Ludwig Kramer, Kelly Ferguson Moore, Doug Crane, Jeffrey Coyle, Alaina Renee Miller, Darleen Pickering Hummert, Jennifer Fitzery, Dan Greer, Kathleen Bestko Yale, Jim Maloy Timothy Voit, Ian Cap, Lisa DelVecchio, J.R. Finan, John Kaczorowski, Ronald J. Leonardi, Joy Scime Through Dec 21, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (884-4858).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

ECLECTIC BOOGALOO, improvisational comedy presented by Eclectic Improv Company. Dec 27 at 8. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. (847-1410).

UPCOMING:

SUCH FOOLISH AFFECTED LADIES, comedy by Moliere presented by Totally Liegl Productions, directed by Andy Liegl, starring Candice Kogut, James Wild, Charlie Wahl, Brian Cheverie, Jake Albarella, Lindsay Salamone, Kevin Craig, Pam Umpierrez.Dec 26-30 at 7:30, plus Dec 27 & 31 at 2. The ALT Theatre, 255 Great Arrow (3rd floor