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Opening

Michael Renna and Richard Lambert in The Fastest Clock in the Universe

THE GRAPES OF WRATH, adapted from Steinbeck’s novel by Frank Galati, presented by Buffalo State Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions, directed by Joseph Price. Mar 12-21, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8. Warren Enters Theatre, Upton Hall, Buffalo State College campus (878-3005).

HONUS & ME by Steven Dietz, adapted from the from the book by Dan Gutman, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Arlene Clement, Mary McMahon, Guy Balotine, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Aaron Krygier, Chris Corporandy, James Heffron, Kurt Guba. Mar 13 at 7. Mar 14-Apr 5, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400).

THE WIZARD OF OZ, touring production of the musical based on the MGM movie classic, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Mar 17-22, Tue-Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (852-5000).

WOYUBU, adapted from Büchner’s Woyzeck and Jarry’s Ubu Roi by Josephine Anstey and Sarah Bay-Cheng, presented by University at Buffalo’s Intermedia Performance Studio in collaboration with the Real Dream Cabaret, directed by Bay-Cheng, starring Joe Wiens, Kate LoConti. Mar 13-28, Fri & Sat at 8. Downtown IPSpace, 1716 Main St. (568-4855).

Ongoing

THE FASTEST CLOCK IN THE UNIVERSE by Philip Ridley, presented by Torn Space, directed by David Oliver. Through Mar 28, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Mar 29 at 8. Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Circle, 612 Fillmore Ave.

HEDDA GABLER, drama by Henrik Ibsen adapted by Andrew Upton, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Derek Campbell, starring Christian Brandjes, Catherine Eaton, Kathleen Betsko Yale, Kristen Tripp Kelley, Vincent O’Neill, Matt Semler, Beth Donohue. Through Apr 5, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

HELLO, MUDDAH! HELLO, FADDUH! THE ALLAN SHERMAN MUSICAL by Douglas Bernstein and Rob Krausz presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Thomas Dooney, starring David Butler, Don Gervasi, Wendy Hall, Tim Newell, Loraine O’Donnell, Theresa Quinn. Through Mar 22, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8 Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theatre, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (688-4114 x391).

HOT ’N COLE: A COLE PORTER CELEBRATION, musical revue devised by David Armstrong, Mark Waldrop and Bruce W. Coyle, directed by Michael Walline, starring Kelly Meg Brennan, Katy Miner, Matthew Mooney, Tom Owen, Marc Sacco, Kathy Weese. Through Apr 5, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

OVER THE TAVERN, comedy by Tom Dudzick presented by Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, directed by John Quackenbush. Through Mar 21. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 3. Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda (284-6358).

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, musical by Sondheim and Lapine, directed by Randall Kramer, starring Nicole Marrale Cimato, Louis Colaiacovo, Robert J. Cooke, Steve Copps, Jeffrey Coyle, Doug Crane, Paschal Frisina III, Amy Jakiel, Kelly Jakiel, Kevin R. Kennedy, SheilaMcCarthy, Debbie Pappas, Anne Roaldi, Leah Russo, Jenn Stafford. Through Apr 5, 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).

Closing

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, drama by Martin McDonagh directed by Joseph Natale, starring Betsy Bittar, Mary Loftus, Eric Rawski, John Kreuzer. Through Mar 14, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

Special Presentations

FINNEGAN’S FAREWELL, interactive comedy/dinner theater presented by Lancaster Regional Players and Lancaster Opera House. Mar 14 at 7, Mar 15 at 2. Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew (683-1776).

LAFFERTY’S WAKE, interactive musical comedy/dinner theatre presented by Actors Anonymous Theatre Company, starring Mike Ficorilli, MaryAnn Reisdorf, John Cronyn, Steve Petix, Corey Jelowski. Mar 13 at 7:30 . The Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, 76 Pearl St. (856-2337).

Upcoming

BUFFALO QUICKIES, annual festival of new one-act plays directed by Joyce Stilson, starring Sheila Connors, Carlton Franklin, Christopher S. Parada, Tammy Reger, Michael Seitz, Louise Reger. Mar 26-Apr 11, Thu & Sat at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

IN GABRIEL’S KITCHEN, drama by Salvatore Antonio presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Chris Kelly, starring Adam Rath, James Konidis, John Kaczorowski, Kerrykate Abel, Darryl Hart. Mar 20-Apr 18, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Apr 5 at 7 (no performances Apr 3 & 4). BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

THE SMOKING GUN TRIO, local playwright showcase featuring an three one-act plays by Mark Humphrey, Matthew LaChiusa, Michael Votta, presented by American Repertory Theater of WNY, starring Michael Votta, Alaina Renee Miller, Andrew Michalski, Marie Hasselback Costa, Drew Derek, Hugh Davis, Brian Bernys, Jacob Albarella. Mar 19-Apr 11, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7:30, Sun at 6:30, plus Apr 8 at 7:30. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (884-4858).