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On The Boards Theater Listings

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OPENING

APPROPRIATE, comedy-drama by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Scott Behrend, starring Lisa Ludwig, David Mitchell, Aaron Krygier, Lisa Vitrano, Kelsey Mogensen, Dan Urtz, Renee Landrigan, Simon Mysliwy. Oct 30-Nov 22, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. The New Road Less Traveled Theater, 500 Pearl St. (629-3069). www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, touring production of the Broadway musical presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Nov 3-8, Tue-Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (1-800-745-3000). www.sheas.org

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, play by John Patrick Shanley, presented by The Classical Theatre Company, directed by Fortunato Pezzimenti, starring Patrick Moltane, Kate LoConti, Pamela Rose Mangus, Guy Wagner. Oct 30-Nov 22, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC). www.irishclassicaltheatre.com

PAGEANT: THE MUSICAL, by Albert Evans, Frank Kelly & Bill Russell, directed by Doug Weyand, starring Bobby Cooke, Matthew Iwanski, Chris Kelly, Ben Michael Moran, Tom Owen, Marc Sacco, Michael Wachowiak, Michael Walline. Nov 4-Dec 6, Wed & Thu at 7, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 7, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540). www.musicalfare.com

ONGOING

DANIEL’S HUSBAND, play by Michael McKeever, presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Tyler Brown, Timothy Patrick Finnegan, Anne Hartley Pfohl, Eric Rawski, Michael Seitz. Through Nov 7, Fri & Sat at 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (886-9239). www.buffalobua.org

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, play by Aaron Posner based on the novel by Chaim Potok, presented by The Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Josie DiVincenzo, Adam Yellen, Tom Zindle. Through Nov 15, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville (688-4114 x391). www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com

CLOSING

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, based on the original George A. Romero script adapted for the stage, presented by Patchwork Theatre, starring Joseph Giambra III, Samantha Stack, Elliot Fox, Amy Mings, Richard Vogt. Through Oct 31, Thu-Sat, 8 & 10. NACC, 1201 Pine Ave at Portage Rd. (628-5347).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

DRAG ME TO HELL, drag cabaret presented by Buffalo Chrysalis Theatre, starring Robotika2Kay, Melody Michaels, Kelly Valasquez-Lord, Chevon Davis. Oct 31 at 8. The Grange Theatre, 22 Main St., third floor, Hamburg (903-9288).

UPCOMING

CAMELOT, Broadway musical by Lerner & Loewe presented by The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, directed by Dawn Marcolini Newton, starring Michelle Holden, John Panepinto, Chuck Slisz, M. Joseph Fratello, Dianna Kolek. Nov 6-22, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 3. Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd. Tonawanda (260-2319). www.niagaratheatre.com.

A DOLL’S HOUSE, drama by Ibsen adapted by Ingmar Bergman, presented by Torn Space, directed by Robert Waterhouse, starring Bonnie Jean Taylor, Kristen Bentley, David Hayes, PJ Tighe, Geoff Pictor. Nov 12-Dec 6, Thu at 7:30, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Dec 6 at 7:30. Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle, 612 Fillmore Ave. (812-1733). www.tornspacetheater.com

JOE’S HILL LAST WILL one-man show with music by Si Kahn, presented by Subversive Theatre, directed by Jeffrey Coyle, starring John Profeta. Nov 5-28, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. The Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave., 3rd floor (408-0499). www.subversivetheatre.org

THE MOTHERFUCKER WITH THE HAT, play by Stephen Adly Guirgis presented by Buffalo State Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions, directed by Aaron Moss. Preview Nov 10 at 8. Nov 11-21, Wed-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8. Flexible Theater Space, Donald Savage Theater Arts Building, Buffalo State campus (878-3005).

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, based on the film by George Romero, presented by The Town Players, directed by Emil Novak and Glenn Jumper, starring Patricia Crowe, Robert Lonski, Joyce Siegel, Darren Hearit. Nov 6-14, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Sheridan-Parkside Community Center Theatre, 169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive Town of Tonawanda (693-9641). www.towneplayers.com

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN, romantic comedy presented by Shea’s. Nov 10-15. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. Tue-Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2 & 6. (1-800-745-3000). www.sheas.org

SYLVIA, comedy by A.R. Gurney presented by The Buffalo Laboratory Theatre, directed by Taylor Doherty, starring Todd Benzin, Marisa Caruso, Wendy Hall. Nov 5-15, Thu at 7:30, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. 710 Main Theatre, 710 Main St. (1-800-745-3000). www.buffalolabtheatre.org

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by William Shakespeare, presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Adriano Gatto. Nov 5-15, Thu at 7, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Leary Theatre, Clet Hall at NU campus (286-8685).