Ruth Pierce plays Queen Jadis in the On Broadway Theater production of “The Magician’s Nephew,” being shown at Gussie’s. The show opens Friday evening at 7 p.m. and is the sixth book in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, though chronologically, it is the first tale of the creation of Narnia. The show runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the restaurant on Newmark Avenue through April 13.-World Photo by Lou Sennick

The play “The Magician’s Nephew” opens Friday at Gussie’s Restaurant, 1088 Newmark Ave., Empire. It will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through April 13.

Admission is $10 for adults on Fridays and Saturdays and $8 on Sundays, and $7 for children 12 and under for all shows.

Even though “The Magician’s Nephew” was the sixth of C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia,” chronologically, it is the first. It is the story of young Digory and his friend Polly who, with the help of three magical rings, set out on a series of adventures through mythical kingdoms and enchanted lands.

Previously, in 2006, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” was staged at the former On Broadway Theater. For more information, those interested can e-mail obthespian@yahoo.com or visit http://www.onbroadwaytheater.com.