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    AIDA

    Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $25-$80 [opens 3/23].

     

    AMERICAN BUFFALO

    Sketchy crooks plan to burglarize a coin collection; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [opens 3/16, through 4/23].

     

    THE ALTRUISTS

    What happens when murder strikes East Village do-gooders; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 353-0303; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, $40 [opens 3/6].

     

    CARNIVAL KNOWLEDGE

    Rob Faust & Faustwork's Fred Astaire-inspired/tribute autobiography For True; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [opens 3/2, through 3/26].

     

    CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES

    Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Proposal & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20 [opens 3/6]

     

    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    Comedy involving politics, punk rockers & an eviction notice; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 3/6, through 3/26].

     

    DRESSING ROOM

    Behind-the-scenes of an off-Broadway musical; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 691-1555; Tues. at 8, $30 [opens 4/11].

     

    AN EMPTY PLATE IN THE CAFÉ DU GRAND BOEUF

    Chef is tempted with 7-course meal during his suicidal hunger strike; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $40 [opens 3/8, through 3/25].

     

    HOUSE ARREST

    Premiere of Anna D. Smith's production, part of NY Shakespeare Festival at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 3/27].

     

    IMPERFECT LOVE

    Romantic spoof at NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 969-0166; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [opens 3/1, through 4/16].

     

    THE MOMENT WHEN

    The destiny of three New Yorkers; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $37.50 [opens 3/12, through 3/26].

     

    THE MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

    Daniel Sullivan directs Eugene O'Neill's production about an alcoholic; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70 [opens 3/19].

     

    SUEÑO

    Adaptation of Pedro Caldergene O'Neill's prodLife is a Dream; 28th Street Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.),727-7765; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [opens 3/1, through 3/19].

     

    THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE

    Woman's life turns to chaos when a familiar visitor appears; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50 [through 4/16].

     

    TRUE WEST

    Matthew Warchus (Art) directs Sam Shepard's production starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (Boogie Nights) & John C. Reilly (Magnolia) as estranged brothers who attempt to teach other respective trades, screenwriting & burglary; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 239-6200; call for times, $65 [opens 3/2].

     

    WASTE

    Harley G. Barker's controversial play revisited by the Theater for a New Audience; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45, $10/under 25 [opens 3/12].

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    AGAMEMNON VS. LIBERACE

    Classic tragedy about cursed king's destiny & fate; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/25].

     

    THE ALCHEMIST

    Ben Johnson's English comedy starring The Simpson's Dan Castellaneta; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, Tues. at 8, $30-$35 [through 3/12].

     

    ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES

    Twelve different woman & their true stories about adhering to society's preconceived beauty standards?photography, dance, song & spoken word; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $10 [through 3/11].

     

    BAD BOY NIETZCHE

    Richard Foreman's 47th production centers on the Nietzche & a dray horse who's beaten; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/30].

     

    THE BALLADEER

    High School crushes & the catastrophic paradox of freshmen love; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30 $12 [through 4/15].

     

    THE BIG BANG

    Jed Feuer & Boyd Graham star in the two-man musical they wrote; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.

     

    CAMELOT'S RUBY

    Play explores the bloody end of Camelot; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 592-3312; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/4].

     

    CATCH 22

    Ethics of WWII pilot are challenged when he attempts to be sent home by pleading crazy; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., Su. 305 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 561-0174; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/5].

     

    CELTIC TIGER (ME ARSE)

    Irish comedy just in time for St. Patrick's Day; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 581-4125; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $25-$30 [through 3/19].

     

    CONFIDENTIALLY, COLE

    The sexual yearnings & heartbreak of Cole Porter, set to music; Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 799-4599; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7:30 & 10, $15-$25 & $10 min. [through 3/4].

     

    DAMAGED GOODS

    Marian Fontana & Jason Kordelos' one-acts address gender, sexuality & teenage angst; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 929-2228; Sun.-Tues. at 8, $12 [through 3/14].

     

    DEFENDING THE LIGHT

    Adaptation of Earl Conrad's novel Seward for the Defense; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 346-8500; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, $25 [through 3/4].

     

    THE DIRECTOR

    What happens when a cast betrays their director; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, $25.

     

    EDWARD II

    Shakespeare's classic produced by the Jean Cocteau Repertory?pre-show symposium with the director, Thurs. at 7:30; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds. at 7 & Thurs. at 8, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].

     

    ENOUGH ABOUT ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY

    Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman reveals secrets during her off-Broadway musical debut at Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Fri. & Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.

     

    ESCAPE FROM HAPPINESS

    Domestic comedy touches on absurdity & reality as a family attempts to fight neighborhood crime; T. Schreiber Studio, 151 W. 26th St., 7th Fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12 [through 3/5].

    EXHIBIT #9

    Exploration of "the perfect black family;" West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 726-3588; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/18].

     

    GODSPELL

    Third Eye Repertory's adaptation addresses issues of the 21st-century; 22 W. 34th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 501-2420; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 3/13].

     

    THE GOLEM

    Monstrous clay figure is looked upon to save people from religious prosecution, hate & violence; Marymount Manhattan Theatre, 221 E. 71st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 774-0760; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $8, $5 st./s.c. [through 3/5].

     

    I WILL BEAR WITNESS: A DIARY OF THE NAZI YEARS

    Adaptation performed by George Bartenieff, presented in two parts: 1933-1941 (Fri.) & 1942-1945 (Sat.); The Theater at HB Playwrights Foundation, 124 Bank St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 989-7856; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, [through 3/11].

     

    IMAGINING SHADOWS

    A look at death through the eyes of a nine-year old Southern girl; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 620-0113; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 3/11].

     

    INCORPORATED: A CINDERELLA STORY

    Fairy tale gone awry?Cinderella in corporate America; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 3/12].

     

    IRISH STRAWBERRIES

    Lives change forever when family secrets are revealed; Theater Three, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 3/12].

     

    JAVA JIVE

    Coffee, joe, java, mud?the role the caffeinated bean plays in our daily lives; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 358-5836; Thurs. & Fri. at 7, $12 [through 3/24].

     

    JOYFUL NOISE

    "True story that nearly prevented the first London production of Handel's Messiah;" Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $44-$50 [through 3/24].

     

    TO KISS THE CHEEK OF THE MOON

    The troubles a Puerto Rican family face after moving to NYC; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, $10 [through 3/5].

     

    LADY OF SHALOTT

    Tomoko Kurihara's newly translated play about a mother who abuses her children; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 265-0010; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $12 [through 3/4].

     

    LAODAMIA: QUEEN OF EPIRUS

    Adaptation of Catherine Bernard's 1689 play about a queen who must chose a king, coincidentally the one she admires, her sister loves; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 3/26].

     

    letters from cuba

    Maria Irene Fornes' production looks at the relationship with her brother & their love for the arts while she's in New York & he's in Havana; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 3/5].

     

    LOOK, MA, I'M DANCIN' !

    Story of an unsuccessful traveling ballet company; 14th St. Y Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (1st Ave.), 362-5620; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 3/19].

     

    LOVE IN A THIRSTY LAND

    Love story involving a young Jewish immigrant who's on trial for murder; Jewish Repertory Theatre Playhouse, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 831-2000; Weds. at 2 & 8, Thurs., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $35-$40 [through 3/12].

     

    MARAT/SADE

    Playwright Fred Newman's controversial play set in an insane asylum during the early 1800s; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25 [through 3/26].

     

    MAUD GONNE IN EXILE

    W.H. Yeats escorts her to Ireland; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; call for times, $15 [through 3/2].

     

    THE MIND KING

    Richard Foreman's production performed by Ian W. Hill as he battles an angel; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Weds. & Tues. at 8, $10 [through 3/8].

     

    MONK

    Rome Neal's solo performance honors the great jazz musician Thelonious Monk; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/26].

     

    MONSTER

    Rural family is confronted by unexpected visitor during the night; Martin R. Kaufman Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [through 4/16].

     

    NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE

    Drama about star-crossed lovers; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 532-8887 or www.smarttix.com; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10/under 30 [through 3/4].

     

    NIGHTHAWKS

    Four-part production based on the works of painter Edward Hopper, "Nighthawks," "Summertime," "Sunlight in a Cafeteria" & "Conference at Night;" Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 886-1889; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/5].

     

    NO MINIMUM

    Seedy lounge acts & cabaret via Holiday Inn-style; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Fri. at 8, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 4/21].

     

    ONE MAN NIXON

    Bob Balogh's solo political farce; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 592-3196; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 3/5].

     

    OTHELLO

    The National Asian American Theater Co. pres. Shakespeare's classic; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 718-623-1672; Weds.-Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, $15 [through 3/4].

     

    PANACHE

    Lisa Pelikan stars as a social bumble bee who changes the life of Eric Pierpoint, a bitter artist; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35.

     

    THE PEONY PAVILION

    15th-century Chinese Kun Opera theater feat. puppets, actors, music & dance; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 3/12].

     

    PIG

    Seattle-based playwright Ron Owens' comedy about temptation; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th Fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 929-2228; call for times, $12 [through 3/11].

     

    POJAGI

    Relations between Japan & the U.S. from 16th-century to present; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $20-$25 [through 3/5].

     

    THE RED BALLOON

    Glasgow-based troupe, Visible Fictions Theater Co. recreates the movie, The Red Balloon; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$20 [through 3/12].

     

    THE REINDEER BITERS

    Black comedy at Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 330-9313; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 3/5].

     

    SATURDAY NIGHT

    Stephen Sondeim's first musical, adaptated from Julius J. Epstein's book about young Brooklyn man who seeks fame & fortune; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 787-8302; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $11-$61 [through 3/26].

     

    THE SEAGULL

    American Globe Theater's rendition of Chekhov's tragic love comedy; 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-9809; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st. [through 4/2].

    SOMEONE'S COMIN' HUNGRY

    Revival of Neil R. Selden's 1969 drama about racial tensions between black Vietnam veteran, his white wife & his family; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun at 3, $12 [through 3/5].

     

    SOUTH OF NO NORTH: STORIES OF THE BURRIED LIFE

    Adaptation of Charles Bukowski's collection of short stories; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 465-0575; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, $15 [through 3/26].

     

    SPLENDORA

    Texan man returns to the town he was banned from, dressed as a women, based on Edward Swift's novel; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35.

     

    TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE

    Musical based on the life & work of John Latouche feat. the music of Duke Ellington, Vernon Duke & others; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$45 [through 3/26].

     

    THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO

    Revival of Arthur Laurent's 1953 play about romance in Venice; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [through 5/7].

     

    THE TORCH-BEARERS

    Drama Dept. produces George Kelly's long-forgotten production about marriage; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 541-8441; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 3/4].

     

    TRIPTYCH

    Eliza Beckwith directs comic farce between two male gay lovers at the Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $12 [through 3/18].

     

    TWO SISTERS & A PIANO

    Passion & politics are examined when two women are placed under house arrest for speaking out against Castro's regime; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [through 3/5].

     

    Continuing

    ANCESTRAL VOICES

    The lives of a Buffalo family are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend?performed with a new cast as a reading; Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Sun. at 7:30, Mon. at 8, $45 [through 5/8].

     

    THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS

    Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35.

     

    the countess

    Drama based on true story, scandal that rocked Victorian England; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 594-2826; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $55, $40 st./s.c.

     

    DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR

    Barry Humphires' dolls himself up to portray a housewife, British royalty advisor & whatever else he dreams up; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65.

     

    DE LA GUARDA

    Argentine theater group infuses theater with rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $40-$45.

     

    THE DONKEY SHOW

    "A Midsummer Night's disco" at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 307-4100 or 971-1016 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $25.

     

    FULLY COMMITTED

    Becky Mode's humorous look inside one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurant opens off-Broadway starring Mark Setlock from Rent; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 239-6200; Weds. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.

     

    I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!

    Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals;" Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.

     

    JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD

    Musical based on Joyce's short opens on Broadway at the Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$75.

     

    LATE NIGHT CATECHISM

    Interactive comedy written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40.

     

    LINE

    Play by Israel Horovitz now in its 25th year; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.

     

    NAKED BOYS SINGING

    Musical revue celebrates "being in your birthday suit"?eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $45-$65.

     

    OUR SINATRA

    Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. at 2:30, $50-$80.

     

    OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS

    Young man's indecision about his future sparks unsolicited advice & meddling from four Italian-American grandparents; John Housman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $47.50.

     

    THE PRICE

    Arthur Miller's play about brothers reuniting to sort through deceased father's belongings; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 353-0303; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$65 [through 3/5].

     

    SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

    Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80.

     

    SUMMER '69

    Production reopens at new theater. Comical musical explores historical events such as Woodstock, Vietnam War & landing on the moon. Live rock 'n' roll band accompaniment performs music by Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan & the like; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $19.69-$49.50.

     

    SWING

    Musical & dance celebration feat. vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.

     

    WAITING IN THE WINGS

    Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70.

     

    Long Runs

    ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

    Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$75.

     

    BEAUTY & THE BEAST

    Palace Theater, 1564 B'way (47th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, $22.50-$80.

     

    CABARET

    The Roundabout Theater's production of Kander & Ebb's classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.

     

    CATS

    Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75.

     

    CHICAGO

    Concert version of 1975 musical starring Sandy Duncan; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$75.

     

    THE FANTASTICKS

    Longest-running musical; Sullivan St. Theater, 181 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 674-3838; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 7, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $36.50-$39.

     

    FOOTLOOSE

    Adaptation of 1984 film about small town that tries to outlaw dancing; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

     

    FOSSE

    Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$80.

     

    HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH

    A rock 'n' roll glam-punk musical inspired by Plato's Symposium; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200 or www.hedwig.com; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $20-$49.50.

     

    JEKYLL & HYDE

    Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite General Hospital actor Jack Wagner; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.

     

    LES MISERABLES

    Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.

     

    THE LION KING

    New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$85.

     

    MISS SAIGON

    B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.

     

    PERFECT CRIME

    Long-running murder mystery; Duffy Theater, 1553 B'way (46th St.), 695-3401; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35.

     

    PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

    Majestic Theater, 247 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.

     

    RAGTIME

    Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 214 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $31-$81.

     

    RENT

    An East Village La Boheme; Nederlander Theater, 208 w. 41st St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$80.

     

    SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW

    Airline humor & travel gags at the Ibis Theater, 321 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 799-4599; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. at 2:30, $50-$55.

     

    THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

    Production about the French Revolution; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds. at 2 & 8, Thurs. at 2, Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45-$80.

     

    SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

    Broadway musical based on songs of Leiber & Stoller, Rick Springfield joins the cast from 10/19-10/31; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80 [through 1/16].

     

    TONY & TINA'S WEDDING

    Same interactive musical theater, now in its 12th year of production; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), reception at Vinnie Black's Vegas Room, Hotel Edison, 221 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $65-$75.