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"On the Waterfront" continues at the New Phoenix Theatre through May 25.

Opening

AMERICAN BUFFALO, drama by David Mamet, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Brian Cavanagah, starring Brian Mysliwy, Christian Brandjes, Jose Rivera Apr 25-May 19, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, dark comedy by Tracey Letts, starring Saul Elkin, Sheila McCarthy, Eileen Dugan, Tim Newell, Norman Sham, Kelli Bocock-Natale, Kristen Tripp-Kelley, Brian Riggs, Kelly Meg Brennan, Steve Jakiel, Steve Copps, Kay Kerimian, Zoe Appler. Apr 26-May 19, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7, Sun at 2 (no evening performance on May 4). Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668). Read more in this week's Theater Week.

BLOOD ON THE CAT’S NECK by R. W. Fassbinder, presented by Torn Space Theater, directed by Dan Shanahan, starring Jessica Wegrzyn, Angie Shriner, Diane Gaidry, Becky Globus, Christopher Standart, Johnny Toohill, Andy Kottler, James Wilde, Ivan Rodriguez, Bonnie Jean Taylor. Apr 25-May 18, Thu at 7:30, Fri & Sat at 8, plus May 19 at 7:30. The Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Circle, 612 Fillmore Ave. (812-5733). Read more in this week's Theater Week.

MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, play by Ron Hutchinson presented by American Rep Theater of WNY, directed by Gail Golden, starring Guy Wagner, David C Mitchell, Todd Fuller, Jamie Nablo-Lama. Apr 26-May 18, Thu-Sat at 8. Bittner Hall, Church of the Ascension, 16 Linwood Ave.(634-1102).

ON THE WATERFRONT, play by Budd Schulberg, presented by New Phoenix Theatre in collaboration with Subversive Theatre Collective, directed by Kurt Schneiderman, starring Matthew Nerber, Richard Lambert, Andrea Andolina, Victor Morales, Jack Agugliaro, Carlton Franklin, Gary Darling, Hasheen DeBerry, Leon S. Copeland Jr., Murry Galloway, Justin Fiordaliso, Jonathan Lee, Tom Scahill, John Kennedy, Stephen Harris. Apr 26-May 25, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL presented by UB Department of Theatre & Dance, directed by DJ Salisbury. Apr 24-28, Wed-Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Drama Theatre, Center for the Arts, North Campus (645-ARTS).

WALK IN OUR SHOES 2013, stage play highlighting the accomplishments of women in Western New York, presented by Acting In Faith Theatre Company. Apr 27 & 28 at 7. Buffalo East, 1410 Main St. (573-2704).

Ongoing

THE CLEAN HOUSE, comic tragedy by Sarah Ruhl directed by Derek Campbell, starring Victoria Perez, Peter Palmisano, Mary McMahon, Christina Rausa, Margaret Massman. Through May 12, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

HORACE, new play by Jon Zelasko presented by Post-Industrial Productions, directed by Bob Van Valin, starring Mark Mumm, Maura Nolan, Arlynn Knauff, Steven Brachmann. Through May 4, Thu-Sat at 8. Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave., 3rd floor (998-4271).

’SWONDERFUL: THE NEW GERSHWIN MUSICAL, conceived and written by Ray Roderick, co-directed by Michael Walline and Doug Weyand, starring Charmagne Chi, Nicole Marrale Cimato, John Fredo, Kelly Jakiel, Marc Sacco. Through May 19, Wed & Thu at 7, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

Closing

ALMOST, MAINE, play by John Cariani presented by Buffalo Laboratory Theatre, directed by Katie White, starring Jacob Kahn, John Kaczarowski, Tara Kaczarowski, Kelsey Mogenson, Mary Ryan, Shawn William Smith. Through Apr 27, Thu-Sat at 7:30. William E. Swan Auditorium, Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg (202-9033).

BUFFALO QUICKIES, festival of one-act plays directed by Joyce Stilson, starring Stilson, Darryl Hart, Bethany Sparacio, Roger Van Dette. Through Apr 27, Thu-Sat at 7:30. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

INTO THE WOODS, musical by Lapine and Sondheim presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Doug Zschiegner. Through Apr 28, Thu at 7, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Apr 27, Theatre Gala, show at 4. Leary Theatre, Clet Hall, NU campus (286-8685).

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, musical presented by O’Connell & Company, directed by Guy Tomassi, starring Nicholas Lama, Anne Roaldi, Steven E. Sitzman, Josh Snyder, Arin Lee Dandes, Joey Bucheker. Through Apr 28, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Erie Community College- North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville (848-0800).

Special Presentations

COSER Y CANTAR, staged reading of the play by Dolores Prida presented by RAICES, directed by Sheila M. Lopez, starring Rosa Fernández, Sarielys Matos, with narration by Rebecca Ward. Apr 28 at 6. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF SONG: THE MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN, musical revue presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center, starring Antoinette Henry, Joe Shepherd, Marcus Goldhaber, George Bugatti. Apr 26 at 8, Apr 27 at 2 & 8:30. 710 Main Theatre, 710 Main St. (1-800-745-3000).

Upcoming

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, comedy by Joseph Kesselring presented by the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, directed by Les Bailey, starring Betsy Ross, Peg Merrill. May 3-19, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 3 (no performance May 12). The Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda (284-6358).

THE GOD OF ISAAC, play by James Sherman presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Kristin Bentley, David Butler, Darleen Pickering Hummert, Lisa Ludwig, Tom Loughlin, Adam Yellen. May 9-Jun 2, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, in the Jewish Community Center, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville (688-4114, ext. 391).

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, musical based on the book by Jeff Brown, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Michael Walline, starring Beth Donohue, Robert Insana, Kerrykate Abel, Christopher Quinn, Michael Zito. May 10 at 7. May 11-Jun 2, Sat & Sun at 2 (no performance May 26 & 27). Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400 x 304).

OEDIPUS REX: A FABULOUS TRAVESTY IN ONE ACT!, comic adaptation by Michael O’Donohoe, presented by Brazen-Faced Varlets, directed by Lara D. Haberberger, starring Kelly M. Beuth, Brittany Kucala, Mike Beiter, Theresa DiMuro Wilber, Diane McNamara, Jenny Gembka. May 2-18, Thu-Sat at 8 (no performance May 3). Rust Belt Books, Allen & Elmwood (574-9139).