WHAT'S IN STORE ON STAGE FOR YULE

Here, in chronological order, is a roundup of the Christmas plays and other family theater events scheduled during the holidays, plus a short list of New Year's productions:

CHRISTMAS SHOWS

Just a Little Bit of Magic (now through Jan. 26) - Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, Murray; now through Jan. 26. All seats reserved. Cabaret style dinner theater (266-7600).

A Christmas Carol, Part II, or A Dickens of a Christmas (now through Dec. 30) - Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main. All seats reserved (355-3263).

Murder Under the Mistletoe (Nov. 17 only) - Snowbird Resort presentation of a Whodunit: The Chameleons Company audience participation murder mystery and dinner. (1-801-521-6040, Ext. 4080).

Christmas in Colorado (now through Dec. 23) - Premiere of a new family comedy at the Valley Center Playhouse, Lindon (785-1186).

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Nov. 20-Dec. 20) - Classic comedy at Valley Center Playhouse, Lindon (785-1186).

The Farley Family Xmas (Nov. 24-Dec. 30) - Queen Theatre, 460 W. 500 South, Bountiful (two blocks east of the 500 South exit). Written by and starring James Arrington. Performances at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays-Saturdays, beginning Nov. 24, and nightly the week after Christmas. Tickets will be available at Temple View Book and Tape in Bountiful and at Fernwood's Chocolates, next to the theater. You can also get them at the door prior to performances or purchase them advance by credit card by calling 1-800-254-5483.

A Christmas Carol (Nov. 24-Dec. 23) - Richard Wilkins is back at the Hale Center Theater, 2801 S. Main, South Salt Lake, for his 10th season as skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge. Nightly except Sundays. (484-9257).

A Christmas Carol (Nov. 24-Dec. 23) - William Bisson and Chris H. Bower are alternating as Scrooges at the Hale Center Theater in Orem. Merrill Dodge is directing. (226-8600).

The Dickens Festival (Nov. 24-Dec. 9) - Popular holiday event at the Utah State Fairpark. It runs 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children, or $15 for a family pass. Discount coupons available from all Smith's and R.C. Willey's locations (350-7586).