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Tom Zindle and Cassie Gorniewicz in The Cavalcaders, opening at the Irish on Friday

OPENING:

AREA, written and directed by Dan Shanahan, presented by Torn Space. Oct 24-Nov 15, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Nov 16 at 8. Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Circle (812-5733).

THE CAVALCADERS by Billy Roche, presented by the Irish Classical Theater Company, directed by Derek Campbell, starring Cassie Gorniewicz, Tom Zindle, Beth Donohue, Chris Kelly, Andy Moss. Oct 24-Nov 23, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

HALLOWEEN TRIPLE TREAT, three one-act plays presented by Upstage New York. Oct 24 & 25 at 7:30. Kenan Center’s Taylor Theater , 433 Locust St., Lockport (536-8878).

LAUGHING WILD, comedy by Christopher Durang, starring Bethany Sparacio and Nick Dostal. Oct 24-26, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Rust Belt Books, 202 Allen St. (885-9535).

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, musical by Menken and Ashman presented by BGD Productions, directed by Bret Runyon, starring Matt Mooney, Susan Breese, Casey Denton, Chris Andreanna, Zoe Scruggs, Shanel Chavers, Whitney Walker. Oct 24-Nov 2, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

MARAT/SADE by Peter Weiss, presented by SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance, directed by James Ivey. Oct 24-Nov 1, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Bartlett Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia (1-866-441-4928).

ON THE TOWN, classic Broadway musical presented by UB Department of Theatre & Dance, directed by Nathan Matthews. Oct 22-26, Wed-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2. Black Box Theatre, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst (645-ARTS).

SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY by Edgar Lee Masters, presented by Theatre in the Mist. Oct 24-26, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Stella Niagara Theater, corner of Pletcher and Lower River Roads, Lewiston. (1-877-856-0694).

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, drama by Mitch Albion and Jeffrey Hatcher presented by the Niagara Regional Theater Guild, directed by Les Bailey, starring Doug Smith, Timothy Voit. Oct 24-Nov 1, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Oct 26 at 3. Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda (284-6358).

ONGOING:

IN DE BEGINNIN’, musical by Oscar Brown Junior presented by Ujima Company, directed by Lorna C. Hill, starring Beverly Dove, Rodney Appleby, Philip Knoerzer, Bradd Marquis, Davida Tolbert, Shanntina Moore. Through Nov 16, Thu-Fri at 8, Sun at 6. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (883-0380).

CLOSING:

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN by Barbara Field, adapted from the novels by Gertrude Chandler Warner, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Ryan Berkun, Arlene Clement, Max Marko, Tim Newell, Kaila-Rose Proulx, Bill Schmidt, Linda Stein, Madeline Williams. Through Oct 26, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884-4400).

DOUBT, drama by John Patrick Shanley presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Lisa Ludwig, Louis Colaiacovo, Katie White, Arianna Boykins. Through Oct 25, Fri & Sat at 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (886-9239).

THE MOUSETRAP, murder mystery by Agatha Christie presented by the Mystery Company, directed by Jerry S. Kelly, starring Katherine Ventresca, Irma Lewis, Ed Kowalczewski, Keith Fronczak, Suzie Marranca, Robert Wagner, Caryn Hufford, Marc Lippman, Andrea Dudziak. Through Oct 26, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2, plus Oct 23 at 2. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413).

NO CHILD, one-woman show by Nilaja Sun, presented by Theatre Plus, directed by Kim Piazza, starring Victoria Perez. Through Oct 25, Thu-Sat at 8. Main Street Cabaret, 625 Main St. (852-2600).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

ECLECTIC BOOGALOO, improvisational comedy presented by Eclectic Improv Company. Oct 25 at 8. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. (847-1410).

GOD’S FAVORITE, comedy by Neil Simon, dinner starring John Buscaglia, John Kreuzer, Debra Spragge, Frank Campofelice, Andy and Jennifer Toomey Starr, Dolores Mendolia. Through Nov 9, Thu & Sat dinner at 6, show at 8; Sun dinner at 5, show at 7. Desiderio’s Restaurant, 5827 Broadway, Lancaster ( 683-7767).

METAMORPHOSIS, staged reading of Kafka’s novella adapted by Steven Berkoff, presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Steve Vaughan. Oct 23-26, Thu at 7, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. The Castelani Art Museum, Niagara University campus (286-8685).

STRANGE CABARET, variety show presented by the ALT Performance Group, written and directed by David Butler and Drew McCabe, starring Erin Bahn, David Butler, Candice Kogut, Andy Liegl, Amy Taravella, James Wild. Oct 17-Nov 2, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 7 (Oct 31 at 9). ALT Theater, 255, Great Arrow Dr.

UPCOMING:

JAMESTOWN GALS: THE MUSIC OF LUCILLE BALL & PEGGY LEE, musical conceived and directed by Michael Walline, starring Arin Lee Dandes, John Fredo, Terrie George, Kelly Jakiel, Marc Sacco, Kathy Weese. Nov 5-Dec 7, Wed at 7, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Half-price preview Nov 4 at 7. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

THE RINK, musical by Kander & Ebb presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Brother Augustine Towey. Preview Nov 13 at 7. Nov 14-23, Thu at 7, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. The Leary Theatre, Clet Hall, NU campus (286-8685).

TRIANGLES, three one-act plays by August Strindberg, Emanuel Fried, and Jon Elston, directed by Scott Behrend, starring Lisa Vitrano, Kristen Tripp-Kelley, Todd Benzin, Kelly Meg-Brennan, Bonnie Jean Taylor. Nov 14-Dec 7, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

TROMPING ON SECOND GROUND, drama by Suzanne C. Dickie directed by Thomas Dooney, starring Kelly Beuth, Casey Denton, Christopher Parada, Dennis Keefe. Nov 6-22, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

TWELFTH NIGHT, comedy by William Shakespeare presented by Buffalo State College Theater Department & Casting Hall Productions directed by Donn Youngstrom. Nov 6-15, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8. Warren Enters Theater, Upton Hall, college campus (878-3005).