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Tornspace's Area runs through November 16. (Photo: Lukia Costello)

OPENING:

THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, the new 40’s musical by Roger Bean presented by O’Connell & Company, directed by Mary Kate O’Connell, starring Stephanie Bax, Michael Blasdell, Michael Tosha, Michael Wah. Nov 7-16, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2 plus Nov 11 at 10 a.m. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda (692-2413).

DETOURS, comedy by Sandra Hosking presented by Buffalo Laboratory Theatre, starring Lona Geiser, Thomas LaChiusa, Golde. Nov 7-15, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. William E. Swan Auditorium (on the campus of Hilbert College), 5200 South Park Avenue, Hamburg (949-4082).

HEROES, by Tom Stoppard, directed by Paul Todaro, starring David Lamb, Vincent O’Neill, Norm Sham. Nov 7-Dec 7. Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

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).

SIMPLY SIMONE: The Music of Nina Simone, musical by Robert Neblett and David Grapes II, directed by Mary Craig, starring Dominique Seals, Linda Rogers, Shawnell Terry, Joyce Carolyn. Nov 7-30, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 4. Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Ave. (884-2013).

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 and 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).

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).

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. Through Nov 16, Fri at 8, Sat at 2:30 & 8, Sun at 2:30, plus Nov 13 at 8. The Roycroft Pavilion, Hamlin Park, S.Grove St., East Aurora (687- 6727).

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).

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. Throuhg 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).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

DOUBLE FIRST FRIDAY READING, reading of two one-acts by Mark Lloyd, presented by Upstage New York. Nov 7 at 7:30. Kenan Center’sTaylor Theater, 433 Locust Street, Lockport (536-8878).

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).

THE MAGIC FLUTE by Mozart presented by the Hillman Opera. Nov 6-9, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Marvel Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. (1-866-441-4928).

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).

COCKEYED TODAY, reading of a play by Donna Hoke Kahwaty, directed by David Rzeszutek, part of Road Less Traveled Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop. Nov 17 at 7:30. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

THE NEW CENTURY, four one-act comedies by Paul Rudnick presented by Buffalo United Arttists, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Caitlin Coleman, Jimmy Janowski, Kelli Bocock Natale, Mike Seitz, Arianna Boykins. Nov 21-Dec 13, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Nov 23 at 7. Main Street Cabaret, 625 Main St. (886-9239).

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).

THE SEAFARER, drama by Conor McPherson directed by Robert Waterhouse and Joe Natale, starring Steve Copps, Christian Brandjes, Richard Lambert, Tom Makar, Dan Walker. Nov 20-Dec 13, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

THE SECRET GARDEN, musical by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon presented by the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, starring Bob Mazierski, Jessica Dows, Lauren Aquilina, Julie Patel, Erin Welsh. Nov 21-Dec 6, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Nov 23 at 2. Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Rd, Tonawanda (284-6358).

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).