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OPENING:

BRIGADOON, musical by Lerner and Loewe, presented by Aurora Players, directed by Tom Durham, starring Bob Bateman, Peter Bisuito, Catherine Burkhardt, Chris Best, Katie Felton, Kristin Gelia, Jason Gonser, Tracie Kemler, Jeff Maris, Mike Starczynski, Kim Sultana. Nov 1-16, Fri at 8, Sat at 2:30 & 8, Sun at 2:30, plus Nov 13 at 8 (no 2:30 performance on Nov 1). The Roycroft Pavilion, Hamlin Park, S.Grove St., East Aurora (687- 6727).

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. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

ONGOING:

AREA, written and directed by Dan Shanahan, presented by Torn Space. Through 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. Through Nov 23, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

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:

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. Through 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. Through Nov 1,Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Bartlett Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia (1-866-441-4928).

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. Through Nov 1, Fri & Sat at 8. Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda (284-6358).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

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).

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. Through Nov 2, Fri at 9, Sat at 8, Sun at 7. ALT Theater, 255, Great Arrow Dr.

UPCOMING:

THE BELLE OF AMHERST by William Luce, starring Christina Rausa as Emily Dickinson. A benefit performance for Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Nov 16, pre-show entertainment at 6, show at 7. The Buffalo Seminary, 205 Bidwell Parkway (856-4533).

THE HOBBIT by J.R.R. Tolkien, presented by the Towne Players, directed by Randy Rumley, starring Alex Buell, Bob Lonski, Mike Leszczynski, Bo Dejneka, Ashley Gregory,Tom Fraterrigo, Ciaran Krueger. Nov 7-16, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore (693-1836).

THE RINK, musical by Kander and 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).