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On The Boards Theater Listings

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:

CRAZY FOR YOU, Gershwin musical presented by Liaros Productions. Nov 21-Dec 7, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sun at 2:30, plus Dec 4 at 2:30 & 7:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

THE NEW CENTURY, four one-act comedies by Paul Rudnick presented by Buffalo United Arttists, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Caitlin Coleman, Jimmy Janowski, Kelli Bocock Natale, Mike Seitz, Arianna Boykins. Nov 21-Dec 13, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Nov 23 at 7. Main Street Cabaret, 672 Main St. (886-9239).

THE SEAFARER, drama by Conor McPherson directed by Robert Waterhouse and Joe Natale, starring Steve Copps, Christian Brandjes, Richard Lambert, Tom Makar, Dan Walker. Nov 20-Dec 13, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

THE SECRET GARDEN, musical by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon presented by the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, starring Bob Mazierski, Jessica Dows, Lauren Aquilina, Julie Patel, Erin Welsh. Nov 21-Dec 6, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Nov 23 at 2. Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Rd, Tonawanda (284-6358).

ONGOING:

DROP HAMMER, drama by Emanuel Fried presented by the Subversive Theatre Collective, directed by Kurt Schneiderman, starring Victor Morales, Tim Eimiller, Dave Hoffman. Through Dec 14, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. Manny Fried Playhouse, Great Arrow Building at 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor. (408-0499).

HEROES, by Tom Stoppard, directed by Paul Todaro, starring David Lamb, Vincent O’Neill, Norm Sham. Through Dec 7. Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

JAMESTOWN GALS: THE MUSIC OF LUCILLE BALL & PEGGY LEE, musical conceived and directed by Michael Walline, starring Arin Lee Dandes, John Fredo, Terrie George, Kelly Jakiel, Marc Sacco, Kathy Weese. Through Dec 7, 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).

SIMPLY SIMONE: The Music of Nina Simone, musical by Robert Neblett and David Grapes II, directed by Mary Craig, starring Dominique Seals, Linda Rogers, Shawnell Terry, Joyce Carolyn. Through Nov 30, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 4. Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Ave. (884-2013).

TRIANGLES, three one-act plays by August Strindberg, Emanuel Fried, and Jon Elston, directed by Scott Behrend, starring Lisa Vitrano, Kristen Tripp-Kelley,Todd Benzin, Kelly Meg-Brennan, Bonnie Jean Taylor. Through Dec 7, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

CLOSING:

THE CAVALCADERS by Billy Roche, presented by the Irish Classical Theater Company, directed by Derek Campbell, starring Cassie Gorniewicz, Tom Zindle, Beth Donohue, Chris Kelly, Andy Moss. Through Nov 23, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

THE RINK, musical by Kander and Ebb presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Brother Augustine Towey. Through Nov 23, Thu at 7, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. The Leary Theatre, Clet Hall, NU campus (286-8685).

TROMPING ON SACRED GROUND, drama by Suzanne C. Dickie directed by Thomas Dooney, starring Kelly Beuth, Casey Denton, Christopher Parada, Dennis Keefe. Through Nov 22, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

ECLECTIC BOOGALOO, improvisational comedy presented by Eclectic Improv Company. Nov 29 at 8. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. (847-1410).

INSIDIOUS, reading of a play by Donald Richardson, Jr., directed by Joe Price, part of Road Less Traveled Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop. Nov 24 at 7:30. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring the Radio City Rockettes. Through Nov 30. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (852-5000).

UPCOMING:

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. Dec 3-28, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2 (688 - 4114 x391).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, holiday classic presented by SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance, directed by Tom Loughlin. Dec 3-7, Wed-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2. Marvel Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia (1-866-441-4928).

GI HOLIDAY JUKEBOX, musical revue by Rick Lewis presented by Theatre in the Mist, directed by Joanne Kinney, starring Christine Bochiechio, Joey Bucheker, Peter Dowling, Sara Kovacsi. Nov 28-Dec7, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. The Stella Niagara Stage, corner of Pletcher and Lower River Roads, Lewiston (1-877-856-0694).

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. Dec 4 at 8. Dec 5-20, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Dec 21 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

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, Jeffry Coyle Alaina Miller, Darleen Pickering Hummert, Jennifer Fitzery, Dan Greer, Kathleen Bestko Yale, Jim Maloy Timothy Voit. Nov 29-Dec 21, Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 2, plus Dec 13 at 7 (no performance Dec 17). TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (884-4858).