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Subversive Theatre Collective's Waterboarding Blues continues through April 19.

Ongoing:

BLACKBIRD, drama by David Harrower directed by Kelli Bocock-Natale, starring Richard Lambert, Candice Kogut. Through Apr 25, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

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. Through Apr 18, Fri & Sat at 8. BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

WATERBOARDING BLUES, written and directed by Kurt Schneiderman, presented by the Subversive Theatre Collective, starring Gordon Tashjian, Dennis Keefe, James Wild, Robert “Hodie” Hodas, Jessica Stuber, John Vines, Travis Hedland. Through Apr 19, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 6 (no performance Apr 12). The Manny Fried Playhouse, Great Arrow Building, 255 Great Arrow Ave. (408-0499).

Closing:

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. Through Apr 11, Thu & Sat at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

THE SMOKING GUN TRIO, local playwright showcase featuring one-act plays by Mark Humphrey, Matthew LaChiusa, Cindy Darling, presented by American Repertory Theater of WNY, starring Alaina Renee Miller, Andrew Michalski, Marie Hasselback Costa, Drew Derek, Hugh Davis, Brian Bernys, Jacob Albarella. Through Apr 11, Thu- Sat at 7:30. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (884-4858).

Special Presentations:

BLACK COMEDY, farce by Peter Shaffer, starring John Buscaglia, Kevin Craig, Margo Davis, Mary Ann Moselle, Alyssa Wentling, Randy Reese, Scott Thomas, Derek Donogher Through May 2, Thu & Sat dinner at 6, show at 8. Sun, dinner at 5, show at 7. Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre, 5827 Broadway, Lancaster (683-7767).

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler. A V-Day SUNY Buffalo 2009 benefit performance for International Institute of Buffalo and the Anti-Rape Task Force. April 15 & 16 at 7:30. Norton 112 - Woldman Theater, UB North Campus (645-2353).

Upcoming:

ALISON’S HOUSE, drama by Susan Glaspell, chamber theater production presented by the Playhouse of American Classics, directed by Terence McDonald, starring Keith Elkins, Katie White, Jon Sommers, Mary McMahon, Susan Leist, Pamela Snyder, Jennifer Toomey Starr, Andrew Starr, William Laurie. Karen Ray Bailey, Richard Carl. Apr 24-26, Fri at 8, Sat at 2, Sun at 2 & 6. Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Ave. (873-9644 ext. 301).

BADA BING! BADA BOOM!, musical comedy conceived and written by Paul Maisano, directed by Randall Kramer, starring Louis Colaiacovo, Paschal Frisina III, Lisa Ludwig & Maisano. Apr 22-May 24, 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).

A CHORUS LINE, touring production of the Broadway musical conceived by Michael Bennett, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. May 5-10, 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).

HELL HOLE HONEYS, world premiere musical by Ben Budick, Steve Mackes, and David Ogrin, directed by Todd Warfield, starring Kim Piazza, Stephanie Bax, Victoria Perez, Pamela Rose Mangus. Apr 23-May 9, Thu & Sat at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

THE LEARNED LADIES, comedy by Moliere, adapted by Richard Wilbur, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Fortunato Pezzimenti, starring Kate LoConti, Diane Curley, Tim Newell, Richard Wesp, Christopher Corporandy, Chris Standart, Robert Rutland, Kelli Bocock-Natale, Josephine Hogan, Kelly Ferguson, Doug Crane, Kevin Zak. Apr 24-May 24, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

THE MAN WHO HAD ALL THE LUCK, drama by Arthur Miller, directed by Scott Behrend, starring Bob Grabowski, Gerry Maher, Matt Witten, Cassie Gorniewicz, Greg Natale, Peter Jaskowiak, Jim Maloy, Steve Jakiel, Steve Copps, Jeanne Cairns. Apr 17-May 17, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2 (no performance Apr 19). Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harlilng, presented by Theatre in the Mist. Apr 17-25, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2, plus Apr 18 at 2. Stella Niagara Theater, Lower River and Pletcher Roads, Lewiston (1-877-856-0694).

THE THREEPENNY OPERA, musical by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weil presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Doug Zschiegner. Preview Apr 23 at 7. Apr 24, May 1 & 2 at 8; Apr 30 at 7; Apr 26 & May 3 at 2. The Leary Theatre, Clet Hall NU campus (286-8685).