“Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story,” the story of the three years during which the music legend became the world’s top recording artist, featuring over 20 greatest hits. $38-$63. Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. msmt.org. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Lewis Black’s “One Slight Hitch,” an affable, old-fashioned comedy. $19 in advance, $21 at the door, $32 cabaret seating in advance, $35 at the door. Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. www.lakewoodtheater,org. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

“The Bat,” this thriller is guaranteed to divert any audience. Lynette Miller directs, Linda Duarte assists and stage manages, and Jenny Benjamin-Rider produces, $12 adults, $10 students. Gaslight Theater at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St., Hallowell. www.gaslighttheater.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Lakewood Theater presents ‘Noises Off’, called the funniest farce ever written, “Noises Off” returns to Lakewood (revolving set and all) for a side-splitting romp of delirium. $19 in advance, $21 at the door, $19 children, $35 cabaret seating. Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. www.lakewoodtheater,org. 8 p.m. June 19.