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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:

BYE, BYE BIRDIE, Broadway musical presented by Coop’s Spotlight Productions. Feb 6-15, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30, plus Feb 7 at 2:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

ON THE WAY TO HEAVEN, world premiere drama by Carolyn Nelson presented by Theatre Plus, directed by Kim Piazza, starring Jeanne Vuich, Roger Van Dette, Michael Seitz, Joy Scime Feb 5-21, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

MAMMA MIA!, touring production of the Broadway musical presented by Shea’s and Al Nocciolino. Feb 10-15, Tue-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).

ONGOING:

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).

REPORT ON LIFE SO FAR, drama written and directed by Drew McCabe presented by ALT Theatre Company. Through Feb 13, Thu-Sat at 8, plus 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 Cimmato, Tom LaChuisa 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).

CLOSING:

AMERICAN RHAPSODY, conceived and directed by Randall Kramer, starring John Fredo, Jennifer Huffman, Immanuel Naylor, Loraine O’Donnell, Richard Satterwhite. Through Feb 8, 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).

IS HE DEAD?, new comedy by Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, directed by Paul Todaro, starring John Warren, Beth Donohue, Ellen Horst, Barbara Link Larou, Kate LoConti, David Lundy, Jim Maloy, Tim Newell, Norm Sham, Joseph Wiens, Tom Zindle. Through Feb 8, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

OUROBOROS, conceived and directed by Brian Zybala, presented by Subversive Theatre Collective, starring Lawrence Rowswell, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Andrea Dudziak, Jenna Winnett, Kevin Dennis, Yvette Bedgood, Kaitlin Russo. Through Feb 8, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 6. Manny Fried Playhouse, Great Arrow Building, 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor (408-0499).

THE SECRET LIVES OF GIRLS by Linda Daugherty, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn. Through Feb 8, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884-4400).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

A NIGHT OF A THOUSAND DIVAS, 10th Anniversary Celebration of Diva by Diva, presented by O’Connell & Company. Feb 11 at 7:30. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413).

TONY N’ TINA’S WEDDING, interactive dinner theater comedy presented by Actors Anonymous Theatre Company. Feb 6 at 7:15. Magruder’s Banquet Facility (633-4355).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).