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Opening

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).

RIP VAN WINKLE, musical by Adele Thane presented by the Western Door Playhouse, directed by Sam Fadel, starring Drew Burke, Sam Fadel, Hari Kless, James Murphy, Rhonda Pizzimenti, Bob Priest, Grace Robertson, Jonathan Schul, Matthew Schul, Stephanie Schul, Justine Sczeczenski, Felicity Tiberi, Kathlynn Torres. Jul 20 at 8 & Jul 22 at 2:30, Woodbox Theatre, and Jul 21 at 4, outdoors. Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. at Portage Rd. (297-5910).

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).

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

Special Presentations

BREAD AND ONIONS, play written by and starring Joey Giambra, also starring Dominic Chianese, Jim Calabrese, Dennis Tribuzzi. Jul 22 at 7:30. Buffalo Canalside at the Historical Ruins.

Closing

OUR TOWN, drama by Thornton Wilder presented by the Amherst Players, directed by David Nuijens and Christine Coniglio. Through Jul 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 23, 24 at 2. Buffalo Canalside at the Historical Ruins (634-1102).

Upcoming

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Broadway musical directed by Debby Koszelak Swartz, starring Dan Zerpa. Aug 2 at 7, Aug 3-18, Fri & Sat at 8, pous Aug 19 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

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).

MOMMIE QUEEREST, comedy by Jamie Morris, presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Todd Warfield, starring Jimmy Janowski, Bebe Bvlgari, Michael Seitz, Christopher Standart. Aug 4-26, Sat at 8, Sun at 7. BUA Theater, 119 W. Chippewa St. (886-9239).