Get a jump-start on Christmas with Times Square Angel, Charles Buschย’s version of Scrooge. The play features Irish Oย’Flanagan, a sweat-shop worker who transforms herself into a nightclub sensation. On her way to fame and fortune, Irish manages to alienate everyone around her until sheย’s completely friendless. But allย’s not lost ย— a fallen angel has orders to save Irish from a lonely future, no matter what it takes. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Country Playhouse, 12802 Queensbury, Town & Country Village. For information, call 713-467-4497 or visit www.countryplayhouse.org. $10.

Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Starts: Nov. 7. Continues through Nov. 22, 2008