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On The Boards Theater Listings

On the Boards is presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company. To be considered for On the Boards, submissions must be received by 5pm on Wednesday one week prior to publication. Send notice VIA e-mail to: ontheboards@artvoice.com.

OPENING:

AWAKE AND SING!, drama by Clifford Odets presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Greg Natale, starring Saul Elkin, Ellen Horst, David Butler, Patrick Cameron, Susan Drozd, Don Gervasi, Peter Jaskowiak, Lawrence Rowswell, Tom Zindle. Dec 4-28, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (688 - 4114 x391).

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, based on the classic Frank Capra film, presented by Starry Night Theatre, directed by L. Don Swartz, starring Trey Wydysh, Vanessa Stipkovits, Tim Stuff , Carl Tamburlin. Dec 4 at 8. Dec 5-20, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Dec 21 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, adapted by Joe Landry, with original music by Kevin Connors, directed by Doug Zschiegner, starring Ian Lithgow, Eileen Dugan, Phil Knoerzer, Gerry Maher, Debbie Pappas. Dec 10-14, Wed & Fri at 7:30; Thu, Sat & Sun at 3 & 7:30. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

FENCES, drama by August Wilson presented by the Western Door Playhouse, directed by Linda Silvestri, starring Tab Booze, Samika Sullivan, Marvin Afkew, Jada Booze, Corey Frank, Joseph Lower. Dec 5-20, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Dec 14 & 21 at 2:30. Woodbox Theatre, Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls (297-5910).

THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, one-man play by Steve Murray presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Jack Neary, starring Neil A. Casey. Dec 8 & 9 at 7. Leary Theatre in Clet Hall, NU campus (286-8685).

ONGOING:

DROP HAMMER, drama by Emanuel Fried presented by the Subversive Theatre Collective, directed by Kurt Schneiderman, starring Victor Morales, Tim Eimiller, Dave Hoffman. Through Dec 14, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. Manny Fried Playhouse, Great Arrow Building at 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor. (408-0499).

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart presented by American Repertory Theater of WNY, directed by Jeanne Cairns, starring Chris Standart, Lisa Ludwig Kramer, Kelly Ferguson Moore, Doug Crane, Jeffry Coyle Alaina Miller, Darleen Pickering Hummert, Jennifer Fitzery, Dan Greer, Kathleen Bestko Yale, Jim Maloy Timothy Voit. Through Dec 21, Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 2, plus Dec 14 at 7 (no performance Dec 17). TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (884-4858).

THE NEW CENTURY, four one-act comedies by Paul Rudnick presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Caitlin Coleman, Jimmy Janowski, Kelli Bocock Natale, Mike Seitz, Arianna Boykins. Through Dec 13, Fri & Sat at 8. Main Street Cabaret, 672 Main St. (886-9239).

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

CLOSING:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, holiday classic presented by SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance, directed by Tom Loughlin. Through Dec 7, Wed-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2. Marvel Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia (1-866-441-4928).

CRAZY FOR YOU, Gershwin musical presented by Liaros Productions. Through Dec 7, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sun at 2:30, plus Dec 4 at 2:30 & 7:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

GI HOLIDAY JUKEBOX, musical revue by Rick Lewis presented by Theatre in the Mist, directed by Joanne Kinney, starring Christine Bochiechio, Joey Bucheker, Peter Dowling, Sara Kovacsi. Through Dec 7, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. The Stella Niagara Stage, corner of Pletcher and Lower River Roads, Lewiston (1-877-856-0694).

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

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. Through 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).

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. Through 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. Through Dec 7, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

A Venn Diagram Kind Of Life, reading of a play by Aaron Krygier, part of Road Less Traveled Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop, directed by Kristen Tripp-Kelley, starring Christian Brandjes, Kelly Meg Brennan, Tom LaChiusa, Kate LoConti, Todd Benzin. Dec 8 at 7:30. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

UPCOMING:

ANNIE, touring production of the Broadway musical by Charnin, Meehan and Strouse, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Dec 19-21, Fri at 8, Sat at 1 & 6:30, Sun at 1:30. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (852-5000).

CHARLES DICKENS PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, solo performance conceived, written, directed by and starring Mike Randall. Dec 19-21, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Neal Radice, starring John Smeathers, Syndi Starr, Katy Clancy, Todd Warfield, Christopher S. Parada, David C. Mitchell, Josh Fitzgerald, Alexandra Lillis, Christopher Lillis, Julianna Lillis, Joyce Stilson Dec 11-21, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 5 & 8, Sun at 2. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

THE CHRISTMAS TRIP, original play by Kathleen Weber and Connie Oswald Stofko presented by Towne Players, directed by Pam Snyder. Dec 12-14, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Sheridan-Parkside Community Center, 169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr., Town of Tonawanda (693-9641) .

MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS, musical by Jennifer Kirkeby and Shirley Mier, presented by TOY, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Megan Callahan, Tim Newell, Mary Kate O’Connell, Justine B. Rodriguez, Ashley Andrews, Lindsay Andrews, Annabel Bacon, Alexis Boehnlein, Janee Brown, Libby Cannon, Jillian Farrell, Regan Flemming, Morgan Parnitzke, Violet Perry, Samantha Rohloff. Dec 12-21, Fri at 7, Sat at 2 & 5:30, Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400).