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

LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL presented by Curtain Up Productions. Jul 12-29, Thu & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 3. Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport (438-1130).

OUR TOWN, drama by Thornton Wilder presented by the Amherst Players, directed by David Nuijens and Christine Coniglio. Jul 13-21, Fri at 7, Sat at 1 & 7. Harlem Road Community Center Auditorium, Amherst (836-3820).

YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL, presented by the American Repertory Theater of WNY, featuring works by Stefan M. Brundage, Emily Cutler, Matthew Henderson, Connor Graham. Jul 16, 17, 23, 24 at 2. Buffalo Canalside at the Historical Ruins (634-1102). Read more in this week's Theater Week.

Ongoing

HAIR, musical by Ragni, Rado, and MacDermot, directed by Chris Kelly, starring Anthony Alcocer, Cecelia Barron, Sarah Blewett, Patrick Cameron, Frankie Campofelice, Arin Lee Dandes, Kurt Erb, Olivia Gjurich, Christina Golab, Cassie Gorniewicz, Maria Graham, Dudney Joseph, Jr., Jordan Levin, R. J. Voltz, Jonathan Young. Through Aug 11, Thu at 7, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

Closing

RICHARD THE THIRD, by William Shakespeare presented by Shakespeare in Delaware Park, directed by Saul Elkin. Through Jul 15, Tue-Sun at 7:30. Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park, behind the Rose Garden (856-4533).

SUBVERSIVE SHORTS 2012, showcase of short new American political plays presented by Subversive Theatre. Through Jul 15, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at at 4. The Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor (408-0499).

Upcoming

FIFTY WAYS, world premiere of a play by Kate Fodor presented by Chautauqua Theater Company, directed by Ethan McSweeny. Jul 20-29. Bratton Theater, Chautauqua Institution (357-6250). Read more in this week's Theater Week.

HE WHO GETS SLAPPED, play by Leonid Andreyev presented by Torn Space Theater, directed by Megan Callahan. Jul 27- 28, Jul 30-Aug 1, Aug 3-5 at 8. The Foundry, 298 Northampton St

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, by William Shakespeare presented by Shakespeare in Delaware Park, directed by Kyle LoConti. Jul 26-Aug 19, Tue-Sun at 7:30. Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park, behind the Rose Garden (856-4533).