Subversive Theatre's program of short new American political plays runs until July 15.

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

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. Jul 5-Aug 11, Thu at 7, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

Ongoing

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 6. Jul 15 at 4. The Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor (408-0499).

Closing

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, comedy by Philip Barry presented by Chautauqua Theater Company, directed by Andrew Borba. Through Jul 8. Bratton Theater, Chautauqua Institution (357-6250).

Upcoming

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).