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The Rocky Horror Show at ALT Theatre

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Opening Shots
The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later

BUA at the BUA Theatre

BUA participated in Tectonic Theatre’s international opening of the sequel to The Laramie Project, which took place simultaneously at over 100 theaters in all 50 states and in 14 countries. The BUA cast was (from left to right) Adam Rath, Jimmy Janowski, Kerrykate Abel, Kate Elliott, Doug Weyand, Eric Rawski, and Arlene Clement.

Opening

CHARLOTTE’S WEB by E.B. White, presented by the SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance, directed by Ted Sharon. Oct 16-24, Thu & amp; Fri at 7, Sat at 2 & 7, Sun at 2. Marvel Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia (1-866-441-4928).

MOST HAPPY FELLA, Broadway musical presented by Opera-Lytes. Oct 16-25, Fri & amp; Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30, plus Oct 22 at 2:30. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster (683-1776).

ROSE, drama by Martin Sherman presented by The Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Christina Rausa. Oct 15-Nov 1, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & amp; 8, Sun at 2. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (688-4114, ext. 391).

WIDOWS, drama by Ariel Dorfman presented by the Subversive Theatre Collective, directed by Kurt Schneiderman, starring Arlene Clement, Victor Morales, Diane Gaidry, Sandra Gilliam, Julian Perez, Jack Agugliaro, Joy Scime, Justin Fiordaliso, Bethany Sparacio, Marisol Torres, Joanna Farrell, Becky Globus. Oct15-Nov 7, Thu-Sat at 8. Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave. (408-0499).

Ongoing

DO YOU SEE WHAT I’M SAYING by Megan Terry, presented by Ujima Company, directed by Lorna C. Hill, starring Marta Corchado, Beverly Dove, June Duell, Adair Luhr, Dayatra Molson, Michele Ninacs, Shawnell Tillery, Faith Wardlaw, Brandon Williamson. Through Oct 25, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (883-0380).

4 GUYS NAMED JOSE AND UNA MUJER NAMED MARIA, musical presented by O’Connell & amp; Company, directed by Carlos Renaldo Alvarez Jones, starring Rolando Gomez, Rafael Perez, Pedro Rodriguez, Josean Torres, Victoria Perez. Through Nov 1, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Erie Community College- North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville (848-0800).

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, musical by Richard O’Brien, directed by Drew McCabe, starring Jeffrey Coyle, Candice Kogut, John Kreuzer, Michael Renna, David Butler, Sarah Brown, Kristin Bentley, Christopher Andreana. Through Oct 31, Thu-Sat at 8, plus Oct 31 at midnight. ALT Theatre, 255 Great Arrow Ave. (868-6847).

JUNIE B. JONES & amp; A LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS, based on the books by Barbara Park, presented by TOY, directed by Michael Walline, starring Kelly Cammarata, Katima Gomillion, James Heffron, Kevin Kennedy, Leah Russo, Nicole Cimato. Through Nov 1, Sat & amp; Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884-4400).

Closing

BEAUTIFUL THING by Jonathan Harvey, presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Chris Kelly, starring Adam Rath, Gordon Tashjian, Darryl Hart, Amy Jakiel, Lisa Ludwig. Through Oct 17, Fri & amp; Sat at 8. BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

THE CEMETERY CLUB, comedy by Ivan Menchell presented by the Western Door Playhouse directed by Sheri Posey, starring Diane McNamara, Ida Scott, Linda Silvestri, Sam Fadel, Joann Macri. Through Oct 18, Fri & amp; Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. Woodbox Theatre, Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. and Portage Rd. (297-5910).

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, adapted and directed by L. Don Swartz, starring Mark Woomer, Jaime Faulhaber, Daniel Arrasjid, Debby Koszelak Swartz, Don Swartz. Through Oct 17, Fri & amp; Sat at 8, plus Oct 18 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

Special Presentations

ECLECTIC BOOGALOO!, improvisational comedy presented by Eclectic Improv Company. Oct 24 at 8. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. (847-1410).

MARC WITH A C, cabaret performance starring Marc Sacco and Chuck Basil. Oct 23-31, Fri & amp; Sat at 8, Sun at 7. BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

THE KING & amp; QUEEN’S ROYAL FEAST, interactive/medieval comedy dinner theatre presented by Actors Anonymous Theatre Co. Oct 24 at 7:15. Magruders Banquet & amp; Pub 4995 Broadway, Depew (633-4355).

SUITEHEARTS comedy by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, directed by Jay Desiderio, starring Joe Cassidy, Rachel Knauff, Marc-Jon Filippone, Mary Ann Moselle, John Buscaglia. Through Nov 15, Wed & amp; Sat dinner at 6, show at 8. Sun, dinner at 5, show at 7. Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre, 5827 Broadway, Lancaster (683-7767).

Upcoming

MAN OF LAMANCHA, Broadway musical directed by Randall Kramer, starring John Fredo, Lisa Ludwig, Todd Benzin, Sheila Connors, Casey Denton, Paschal Frisina III, Robert Insana, Amy Jakiel, John Kaczorowski, Theresa Quinn. Oct 28-Nov 29, Wed at 7, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & amp; 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).