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The Irish Classical's "Lovers" runs through June 27.

Opening

JAKE’S WOMEN, comedy by Neil Simon presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions, directed by Thomas LaChiusa, starring Robert Insana, Beth Gerardi, Lona LaChiusa, Jennifer Fitzery, Elizabeth Oddy. Jun 11-26, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30. Lecture Hall in the Main Building at Medaille College, 18 Agassiz Circle (479-1587).

Ongoing

LOVERS by Brian Friel, presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Vincent O’Neill, starring Patrick Cameron, Cassie Gorniewicz, Josephine Hogan, Gerry Maher, Colleen Gaughan, Diane M. Cammarata. Through Jun 27, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

Closing

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, comedy by Neil Simon presented by The Towne Players, directed by Mark DiPasquale, starring Tracy Snyder, Tim Stuff, Michaelene LaNave, Mark Woomer. Through Jun 12, Fri & Sat at 7:30. Sheridan Parkside Community Center Theater, 169 Sheridan Parkside Dr., Tonawanda (875-3997).

THE EXONERATED, drama by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen presented by Ujima Company, directed by Lorna C. Hill. Through Jun 13, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (883-0380).

Special Presentations

THE GONDOLIERS, operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan presented by Opera-Lytes, directed by Lisa Berglund, starring Jeff Mokski, Sara Kovacsi, Sarah Rodman, Paul Waara, Andy Gonlag, Jun 11-20, Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (837-3440).

Upcoming

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, comedy by William Shakespeare presented by Shakespeare in Delaware Park, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Dan Walker, John Fredo, Adam Rath, Tim Newell, Tom Loughlin, Leah Russo, Lisa Ludwig. Jun 17-Jul 11, Tue-Sun at 7:30 (no performances Jun 18, Jul 4). Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park, behind the Rose Garden (856-4533).

SUBVERSIVE SHORTS 2010, annual political play showcase presented by Subversive Theatre Collective. Jun 17-Jul 11, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 4. Manny Fried Playhouse, Great Arrow Building at 255 Great Arrow Ave. (408-0499).