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Opening Shots Twice Around author Darryl Schneider, with RLTP artistic director Scott Behrend and director Doug Weyand. Twice Around castmembers Lou Colaiacovo, Kelly Jakiel, and Nicole Cimato.

OPENING:

SEARCHING FOR EDEN: The Diaries of Adam & Eve, by James Still, based on the writings of Mark Twain, presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions, directed by Matthew F. Slazak, starring Erin Slazak, Keith Wharton. Jan 30-Feb 14, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30. Marie Maday Theatre, Lyons Hall, Canisius College (479-1587).

THE SECRET LIVES OF GIRLS, by Linda Daugherty, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn. Jan 30 at 7. Jan 31-Feb 8, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884-4400).

ONGOING:

AH, WILDERNESS!, comedy by Eugene O’Neill presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Greg Natale, starring Dan Walker, Kelli Bocock Natale, Louie Napoleon, Anne Roaldi, Richard Wesp, Kristen Tripp Kelley, Gerry Maher, Eliza Maher. Through Feb 16, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

AMERICAN RHAPSODY, conceived and directed by Randall Kramer, starring John Fredo, Jennifer Huffman, Immanuel Naylor, Loraine O’Donnell, Richard Satterwhite. Through Feb 8, 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).

IS HE DEAD?, new comedy by Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, directed by Paul Todaro, starring John Warren, Beth Donohue, Ellen Horst, Barbara Link Larou, Kate LoConti, David Lundy, Jim Maloy, Tim Newell, Norm Sham, Joseph Wiens, Tom Zindle. Through Feb 8, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

OUROBOROS, conceived and directed by Brian Zybala, presented by Subversive Theatre Collective, starring Lawrence Rowswell, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Andrea Dudziak, Jenna Winnett, Kevin Dennis, Yvette Bedgood, Kaitlin Russo. Through Feb 8, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 6. Manny Fried Playhouse, Great Arrow Building, 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor (408-0499).

TWICE AROUND, world premiere of a play by Darryl Schneider, directed by Doug Weyand, starring Lou Colaiacovo, Kelly Jakiel, Nicole Cimmato, Tom LaChuisa Through Feb 15, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (629-3069).

CLOSING:

REAL FANTASY, five short plays by Beth Geyer presented by Theatre Plus, directed by Victoria Perez, starring Smirna Mercedes, Sebastian Aloi, Chris Rimes, Jermaine Cooper, Sheila Connors, Dan Sterlace. Through Jan 31, Thu-Sat at 8. Main Street Cabaret, 672 Main St. (852-2600).

SOUVENIR: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, comedy with music by Stephen Temperley presented by Buffalo United Artists and O’Connell & Company, directed by Javier Bustillos, starring Mary Kate O’Connell, Gregory Gjurich. Through Jan 31, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (886-9239).

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

TONY N’ TINA’S WEDDING, interactive dinner theater comedy presented by Actors Anonymous Theatre Company. Jan 30 & 31, Feb 6 at 7:15. Magruder’s Banquet Facility (633-4355).

UPCOMING:

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, drama by Martin McDonagh directed by Joseph Natale, starring Betsy Bittar, Mary Loftus, Eric Rawski, Patrick Quinlan. Feb 12-Mar 7, Thu-Sat at 8. New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, 95 Johnson Park (853-1334).

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, drama by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, directed by L. Don Swartz, starring Megan Blarr , Greg Blarr, Colleen Neumann, Mike Delaney, Mark Woomer, Carolyn Woomer Caitlin Neumann, Michael Leszczynski, Drew Krause, Erica Schrimmel. Feb 12 at 8. Feb 13-28, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Mar 1 at 2. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

GEM OF THE OCEAN, drama by August Wilson directed by Laverne Clay, starring Cynthia Maxwell, Alton Bowens, Roger Lamonte Killian, Ciandre Taylor, Leon Copeland, Kinzy Brown, Dee LaMonte Perry. Feb 13-Mar 8, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 4. Paul Robeson Theatre, 350 Masten Ave. (884-2013).

ON THE WAY TO HEAVEN, world premiere drama by Carolyn Nelson presented by Theatre Plus, directed by Kim Piazza. Feb 5-21, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

MAMMA MIA! touring production of the Broadway musical presented by Shea’s and Al Nocciolino. Feb 10-15, 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).

THE VISIT, drama by Friedrich Durrenmatt presented by Ujima Company, directed by Philip Knoerzer, starring Lorna C. Hill, Peter Palmisano. Feb 6-Mar 1, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (883-0380).