On Stage in October

   With October we get lots of great shows hitting local stages, everything from beloved classics to groundbreaking new works.

   Here's the rundown:

- Crazy for You - ARTS presents the musical by George and Ira Gershwin on Oct. 24, 25 and Oct. 31, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Shows will be presented at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington, Tickets are $15 Show Only and $30 Dinner and show - reservations required for dinner. Call 304-733-2787.

- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Marshall University's Theatre Alliance presents the classic story by Mark Twain, adapted by Laura Eason, at The Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on
Oct. 8 - 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Call 304-696-2787 for more information. 

- Wonderland High - Huntington High School's Theatre Department presents this new play - this is the first time it has been staged anywhere. It'll be presented at the Huntington High Auditorium on Oct. 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.

 - Fiddler on the Roof - The Charleston Light Opera Guild with The Clay Center present the beloved musical Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences at One Clay Square in Charleston. Tickets are $25 - call the box office at 304-561-3570.

- School Girl Zombies from Hell High - Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) presents the original musical, with music by Mark Scarpelli, book and lyrics by Dan Kehde, Oct. 2 - 4 at 8 p.m. at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Call 304-342-6522.

- Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. - Children's Theater of Charleston presents the musical Oct. 10 - 11 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 11 - 12 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Little Theater at 200 Civic Center Drive in Charleston. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students ages 4 - 18. For more information, call 304-741-9099.

- Venus in Fur - the Alban Arts and Conference Center presents the play by David Ives Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Alban Arts and Conference Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans, W.Va. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 304-721-8896.

- Evil Dead: The Musical - the Kanawha Players present the horror musical by George Reinblatt, Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt on Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25, and Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Kanawha Players Theater at 309 Beauregard Street in Charleston. Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for kids age 17 and under, and $10 for students with ID. Call 304-343-PLAY (7529). (Parental discretion is advised and children under 16 will not be permitted without an adult.)

-  One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the play by Dale Wasserman, with music by Teiji Ito, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, on Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1. The play will be presented at the Portsmouth Little Theatre at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Call 740-353-7034.

- Beyond The Horizon - Shawnee State University presents the play by Eugene O'Neil on Oct. 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at 940 Second Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for students and $8 for faculty and staff. Call 740-351-3600.

 - Moonlight and Magnolias - Actors Guild of Parkersburg present the play by Ron Hutchinson on Oct. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg, W.Va. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. Call 304-485-1300. (Allergen Warning: Real peanuts will be used on stage. Peanut shells and dust may accompany. Take precautions if necessary.)

 - Make 'em Laugh - Jiral Productions presents the play by Adam Tanner on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the  Landmark Studios at 402 Main Street in Sutton, W.Va. Call 304-641-5422.

- The Dracula Spectacula - Appalachian Community Theatres present the musical on Oct 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Homeplace "In The Pines" Amphitheater at 445 Kentucky Route 172 in Staffordsville, Ky. Tickets are $5

- Murderous Match Game LIVE! -  Murder and Merriment present the interactive murder dinner party on Oct. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. at The Greenhouse of Teays Valley in Hurricane, W.Va. Tickets are $40, and reservations are required. Call 304-397-6316.

   Whew! So get out there and support your community theatre!