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Opening

CABARET, musical by Kander and Ebb, directed by Randall Kramer, starring John Fredo, Kelly Jakiel, Steve Copps, Nicole Benoit, Sheila Connors, Philip Farugia, Robert Insana, Tara Kaczorowski, Adrienne Lewis, Jessica Stuber, Jonathan Young. Nov 3-Dec 12, 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).

ON BORROWED TIME, drama by John Osborn presented by the Playhouse of American Classics, directed by Terence McDonald, starring Paul O’Hern, Keith Elkins, Max Marko, Susan Leist, Suzanne L. Zbrzezny, George Fidel, Alaina Renee Miller, Bill Schmidt, Doug Smith, Ida Scott, Matthew Kosak, Christopher Bechtel. Oct 29-Nov 7, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2:30 & 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Ave. (873-9644 x301).

THE REAL THING, play by Tom Stoppard presented by Niagara University Theatre, directed by Doug Zschiegner. Oct 28-Nov 7, Thu at 7, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. William P. and Marie Leary Theatre, NU campus (286-8685).

Ongoing

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA by William Shakespeare, adapted by Jon Elston, directed by Scott Behrend, starring Dan Walker, Kelly Meg Brennan, Nathan Winkelstein, Jay Pichardo, Rolando Gomez, Sarielys Matos, Diane Curley, Xavier Harris, Barry Williams, Peter Jaskowiak. Through Nov 14, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theater, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (1-800-745-3000).

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, presented by New Alt Performance Group, directed by Bret Runyon, starring Chris Andreanna, Jacque Austin, Casey Denton, Maria Droz, Zachary Haumesser, Jenny Kuliwicki, Adam Kruetinger, Sara Marioles. Through Nov 6, Thu-Sat at 8. The Alt Theatre, 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor (464-7806).

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, drama by Alfred Uhry presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Patrick Cameron, Ryan Cupello, Jennifer Leibowitz, Lisa Ludwig, Peter Palmisano, Linda Stein, Bonnie Jean Taylor. Through Nov 7, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (688-4114 x391).

SUBVERSIVE TWILIGHT ZONES, compiled and curated by Kurt Schneiderman presented by Subversive Theatre, starring Dennis Keefe, Victor Morales, Michael Dugan, Lawrence Rowswell, JennaBeth Stockman, Lisa Sperry, Travis Hedland, Jack Agugliaro, Brandon Williamson. Oct 21-Nov 14, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 6. The Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave., third floor (408-0499).

Closing

BUFFALO ZINGS!, original political cabaret presented by O’Connell & Company, starring Joey Bucheker, David Butler, Hasheen DeBerry, Marc-Jon Filippone,Dudney Joseph, Mary Moebius, Mary Kate O’Connell, Victoria Perez, Jenn Stafford, Ron Swick, Craig S. Hodnett, Gregory Gjurich. Through Oct 31, Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Erie Community College North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville (848-0800).

ENGAGED, play by W. S. Gilbert, presented by Western Door Playhouse, directed by Robert Priest, starring Dawn Strassburg, Tom Fraterrigo, Sharon Priest, Gus Posey, Kristin Gelia, Barry Schaub, Michael Lombardo, George White, Arielle Schaub, Sami Granieri. Through Oct 30, Fri & Sat at 7:30. Woodbox Theater at the Niagara Arts and Culture Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls (297-5910).

MARY POPPINS, touring production of the Broadway musical presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Through Oct 31, Tue-Thu at 7, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 1 & 6:30. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (1-800-745-3000).

PACK OF LIES, drama by Hugh Whitemore presented by Canisius College Little Theatre, directed by Eileen Dugan. Oct 21-29, Thu-Sat at 8, plus Oct 30 at 2. Marie Maday Theatre, Lyons Hall, Canisius campus (888-3795).

TWILIGHT ZONE REDUX, adapted by Drew McCabe, presented by American Rep Theater of WNY, directed by McCabe, starring Jeffery Coyle, Jacob Albarella, Lisa Dee, Lindsay Salamone, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Lauren Cichon, Darryl Hart. Through Oct 30, Thu-Sat at 8. Buffalo East, 1410 Main St. (884-4858).

Special Presentations

MARC WITH A “C”QUEL, cabaret performance starring Marc Sacco and Chuck Basil. Oct 28-31, Thu-Sat at 8. Sun at 7. BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

WALLEY’S CAFÉ, comedy by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick, directed by Jay Desiderio, starring Derek Donogher, Lisa Hinca, Michelle Bates-Buckle. Through Nov 21, Thu & Sat dinner at 6, show at 8. Sun, dinner at 5, show at 7. Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre, 5827 Broadway, Lancaster (683-7767).

Upcoming

INSIDE OUT, original play presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Tim Newell, James Robert Steiner, Leah Russo, Arin Lee Dandes, Bryan Figueroa, Kurt Erb, Diamond Turner, Jacob Rodriguez. Nov 5 at 7. Nov 6-14, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400 x304).

PRESENT LAUGHTER, comedy by Noel Coward directed by Anne Gayley, starring David Lamb, Eileen Dugan, Josephine Hogan, Robert Rutland, Kathleen Betsko Yale, Lisa Vitrano, Michele Marie Roberts, Joseph Demerly, Gerry Maher, David Lundy, Tess Spangler. Nov 5-Dec 5, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

THE TEMPERAMENTALS, play by Jon Marans presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Chris Kelly. Nov 12-Dec 4, Fri & Sat at 8. BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).