Hedda Gabler. Perhaps the quintessence of Ibsenism. The ending shocked the Victorians. With the MIT Community Players at Kresge Little Theater, October 16-18 at 8 p.m. Tickets $275 at the door.

Hello, Dolly. Matchmaking in West-chester. With Pearl Bailey, who was by far the best Dolly. At the Shubert Theatre. 265 Tremont Street, October 17--November 1. Performances Monday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.

Kennedy's Children. At the Wilbur Theatre, 252 Tremont Street. Performances through October 25 at 8 p.m., with matinees Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m.

Rifts 'n Robbery. Feminist play at the Newbury Street Theater, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, through November 8. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $2

Sizwe Banzi is Dead. At the Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton Street, through October 19. Performances Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., Sunday matinee at 3:30 p.m.

Thurber Carnival. At the Loeb Ex, October 16-18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available free at the box office at noon the day before each performance. This series of interlocking sketches compiled from the work of the great American humorist is a must for anyone who identifies with the hapless Walter Mitty.

Time of Your Life. At the Brandeis University Theater, through October 18. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m.