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Opening:

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, drama by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, directed by L. Don Swartz, starring Megan Blarr , Greg Blarr, Colleen Neumann, Mike Delaney, Mark Woomer, Carolyn Woomer Caitlin Neumann, Michael Leszczynski, Drew Krause, Erica Schrimmel. Feb 12 at 8. Feb 13-28, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Mar 1 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

GEM OF THE OCEAN, drama by August Wilson directed by Laverne Clay, starring Cynthia Maxwell, Alton Bowens, Roger Lamonte Killian, Ciandre Taylor, Leon Copeland, Kinzy Brown, Dee LaMonte Perry. Feb 13-Mar 8, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 4. Paul Robeson Theatre, 350 Masten Ave. (884-2013).

LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney, presented by O’Connell & Company, starring Mary Kate O’Connell, Neil Garvey. Feb 14 at 7:30, Feb 15 at 2. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413).

THE PRODUCERS, the New Mel Brooks Musical, presented by Jason Juliano, directed by Tara Conroy. Feb 12-15, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 3. Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School (585-300-9866).

THE VISIT, drama by Friedrich Durrenmatt presented by Ujima Company, directed by Philip Knoerzer, starring Lorna C. Hill, Peter Palmisano. Feb 13-Mar 1, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (883-0380).

ONGOING

ON THE WAY TO HEAVEN, world premiere drama by Carolyn Nelson presented by Theatre Plus, directed by Kim Piazza, starring Tammy Reger, Roger Van Dette, Michael Seitz, Joy Scime. Through Feb 21, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

Closing:

AH, WILDERNESS!, comedy by Eugene O’Neill presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Greg Natale, starring Dan Walker, Kelli Bocock Natale, Louie Napoleon, Anne Roaldi, Richard Wesp, Kristen Tripp Kelley, Gerry Maher, Eliza Maher. Through Feb 16, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

BYE, BYE BIRDIE, Broadway musical presented by Coop’s Spotlight Productions. Through Feb 15, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30, plus Feb 7 at 2:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

MAMMA MIA!, touring production of the Broadway musical presented by Shea’s and Al Nocciolino. Through Feb 15, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (852-5000).

REPORT ON LIFE SO FAR, drama written and directed by Drew McCabe presented by ALT Theatre Company. Feb 12 & 13 at 8, Feb 15 at 7. The Alt Theatre, 255 Great Arrow Ave. (868-6847).

SEARCHING FOR EDEN: The Diaries of Adam & Eve by James Still, based on the writings of Mark Twain, presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions, directed by Matthew F. Slazak, starring Erin Slazak, Keith Wharton. Through Feb 14, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30. Marie Maday Theatre, Lyons Hall, Canisius College (479-1587).

TWICE AROUND, world premiere of a play by Darryl Schneider, directed by Doug Weyand, starring Lou Colaiacovo, Kelly Jakiel, Nicole Cimato, Tom LaChiusa. Through Feb 15, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

Special Presentations:

BROKEN DREAMS, an evening of poetry and music based on the life and works of W.B. Yeats, starring Vincent O’Neill, Josephine Hogan, Mary Ramsey. Feb 15 at 7. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

DREAM GIRL, comedy by Elmer Rice, chamber theater production presented by the Playhouse of American Classics, directed by Terence McDonald, starring Kelly Ferguson Moore, David Hayes, Shaun McLaughlin, Joseph P. Long, Kate Olena, Gary R. Gaffney, Jennifer Fitzery, Ellen Gallagher, William Laurie. Feb 13-15, Fri at 8, Sat at 2, Sun at 2 & 6. Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Ave. (873-9644 ext. 301).

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler. A special V-Day benefit performance for Crisis Services. Feb 12 & 13 at 7:30. Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave.

Upcoming:

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, drama by Martin McDonagh directed by Joseph Natale, starring Betsy Bittar, Mary Loftus, Eric Rawski, John Kreuzer. Feb 19-Mar 14, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

HELLO, MUDDAH! HELLO, FADDUH! THE ALLAN SHERMAN MUSICAL by Douglas Bernstein and Rob Krausz, presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Thomas Dooney, starring David Butler, Don Gervasi, Wendy Hall, Tim Newell, Loraine O’Donnell, Theresa Quinn. Feb 26-Mar 22, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8 Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theatre, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (688-4114 x391).

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, mystery drama based on the novel by Arthur Conan Doyle presented by the Mystery Company. Feb 20-Mar 8, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30, plus Feb 26 at 7:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

ROMEO AND JULIET, tragedy by Shakespeare presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Lawrence Gregory Smith. Feb 19-28, Thu at 7, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. The Church in Lewiston, 415 Plain St., Lewiston (286-8685).

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, musical by Sondheim and Lapine, directed by Randall Kramer, starring Nicole Marrale Cimato, Louis Colaiacovo, Robert J. Cooke, Steve Copps, Jeffrey Coyle, Doug Crane, Paschal Frisina III, Amy Jakiel, Kelly Jakiel, Kevin R. Kennedy, SheilaMcCarthy, Debbie Pappas, Anne Roaldi, Leah Russo, Jenn Stafford. Mar 4-Apr 5, Wed at 7, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).