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ANONYMOUS
Neurotic nutritionist attempts to change life of her new lover, a novelist who switches to advertising; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 5/31].
THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHEMELEON SKIN
Musical memoir of L.A. & NYC infused with original score; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $15-$47.50 [opens 6/20].
CLOSET LAND
Government agent kidnaps & tortures successful children's book writer; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 532-8877; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6, $30 [opens 5/25, through 6/18].
CURRENT EVENTS
Tale of California senatorial candidate; MTC's Stage II, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40, $20 st. [opens 6/13].
GOD WILLING
David McLaughlin's Irish-American drama looks at death; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 459-9620; Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 6/4, through 6/25].
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
An ode to tempting washboard stomachs & being a gay man in San Francisco; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 532-8887; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, Sun. at 7, $25 [opens 6/1, through 7/2].
THE HARMFULLNESS OF TOBACCO/A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT
National Asian American Theatre Co. celebrates their 10th anniversary with two one-acts by Anton Chekhov & Christopher Fry, respectively; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-623-1672; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 5/31, through 6/17].
NEIL SIMON'S HOTEL SUITE
Look at why couples become couples, presented through three of Simon's one-act "Suite" plays: "Plaza Suite," "California Suite" & "London Suite"; Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $55 [opens 6/15].
Just Opened
ACHE
Blake Nelson's production about breeding, hate & making love in the park, feat. Kelly E. Cole; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 226-2407; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $12 [through 6/10].
ALMOST FAMOUS
Look at Bruce Vilanch's glorified life of movie screenings, VIP parties, backstage schmoozing & sleazy nightly adventures; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $35-$40 [through 6/10].
AMAZONS IN CHAINS!
Sex farce where some fine space pilots, a la Spaceballs, travel back in time only to find a planet dominated by all females!; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/18].
BERLIN TO BROADWAY
Musical celebration of Kurt Weill; Theater Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 288-3246 ext.3; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/28].
BLIND ALLEY
Nancy Nevarez's look at adolescent girls & their struggle for acceptance?in English Weds.-Fri., Spanish Sat. & Sun.; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 354-1293; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30, $20 [through 6/11].
CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES
Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Bear, The Vegabond, Uncle Vanya, The Witch & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.
COMMON THINGS ABOUT 16 DICKS FROM PHILADELPHIA
Five shorts address love & happiness, "The Philadelphia," "The Dicks," "16E," "Sure Thing" & "Common Ground," presented by the Empire Theater Co. at The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 539-3899; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15.99 [through 6/10].
the countess
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring herself, Kevin Chamberlin & Bob Stillman moves to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$60.
DRACULA
Mac Wellmana's gothic rock 'n' roll interpretation; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 9:30, $10-$12 [through 6/11].
DREAMBOATS & SLEEPYHEADS
Two old insomniacs fantasize about love & death; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/4].
the ELEPHANT MAN
Musical traces life of one man's journey from side-show freak to Broadway star; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 875-7785; Fri. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.
ENTER THE GUARDSMAN
Romantic musical based on Ferenc Molnar's The Guardsman; Dimson Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 2, $39.50 [through 6/4].
EURYDICE: LEGEND OF LOVERS
20th-century reworking of classic Orpheus & Eurydice love story; Studio Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/12].
FRANKENSTEIN
New adaptation by Rob Reese; Pelican Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 917-752-0657; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 5/27].
GINGER MAN
Dublin Theater Co. pres. first NY production since 1963; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 & $40 [through 7/2].
GUINEVERE
King Arthur battles his treason-accused Queen, in rep. with Mac Wellman's Dracula (see listings above); 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/10].
HANSEN'S CAB
One woman's adventures as she fights leprosy; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-7529; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Weds., & Sat. at 3, $40 [through 5/28].
HYPATIA
Mac Wellman's latest runs w/Quincey Long's The Year of the Baby, part of Soho Rep's 25th anniversary season; 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $12-$15 [through 6/3].
I WANNA BE ADORED
Named after Stone Roses song?"cross between It's a Wonderful Life & Twin Peaks"; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 726-8154; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $20 [through 5/28].
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Documented interviews regarding the Matthew Shepard murder of 98, performed by the Tectonic Theater Project; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 505-0700; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $20-$55.
LATINOTEATRO 2000
Fourteen week festival of musicals, comedies, dramas & classical works by five New York Latino Theater Companies; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 260-4080 ext.16; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4 & 8, $10-$20 [through 6/18].
LOOKING FORWARD
Evening of new theater music feat. nine young composers; Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 362-2590; Mon. at 8, $12 [through 6/12].
LUCRECE
Edward Berkeley's modernization of Thorton Wilder's Roman tale of war & love, er, lust; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 886-1889; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/4].
LYDIE BREEZE
John Guare's two-part play adapted from Gardenia & Lydie Breeze; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 780-9037; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. afternoon & evenings (w/dinner break), $90-$110, $56 s.c., $24 st.
MACBETH & TWELFTH NIGHT
Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. two Shakespearean plays, outdoors in Fort Tyron Park, W. 190th St., 330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/25].
MARY STUART
Tom Herman directs new production at Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/28].
MEDEA
Euripides' contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 5/27].
THE MIRACLE OF PATTI LUPONE & OTHER GIFTS FROM GOD
Exploration of one man's HIV-infected & gay life; the Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10. o
MISCONDUCT
Ripped from today's headlines, Creative Artists Laboratory pres. play involving an unarmed African American man & police shooting; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
NICETOWN
One-act comedy about three Canadians who over a course of a night reinforce that no New Yorker is really who they appear to be, set in different bar each week; The Wreck Room, 116 MacDougal St. (Minetta Ln.), 606-4088; Sat. & Sun. at 8, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 5/28].
NOSFERATU
Retelling of silent vampire flick with same name; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs., Sat., Sun., Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 12, $20, $12 st. [through 6/11].
ONE HIT WONDER
Gay Texas man comes out of the closet after winning the "Be a Star" contest; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 946-4327; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/4].
OPERAWORKS 2000
Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's Salome by Richard Strauss; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].
THE PENIS CHRONICLES
David L. Paterson's celebration of the male genitalia, in response to Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 5/30].
THE PENIS RESPONDS
Twelve shorts about the ins & outs of "the schlong"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 279-4200; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, $30-$40 [through 6/10].
A PLACE like THIS
C.J. Hopkins' directorial debut addresses the impact of theater has & why people continue to support it; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/17].
PREACHING TO THE PERVERTED
Holly Hughes' solo piece chronicles her 1990 case against the National Endowment For The Arts; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288 or www.ps122.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20.
PROOF
David Auburn, director of A Moon for the Misbegotten, directs story about finding a suitor; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50.
ROSE
Story traces the life of a women who went from park benches & ghettos to city life; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $30-$60 [through 5/27].
THE SACRIFICIAL KING...A PLAY FOR JOHN LENNON
Margaret McCarthy's exploration of an idol through rock 'n' roll poetry; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 591-1931; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 5/27].
THE SENTENCE
Judge questions his morals when deciding whether or not to sentence a dirty-handed politician; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28].
SHAKIN' THE MESS OUTTA MISERY
Southern black girl's coming of age tale, set in the 60s; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 592-0129; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/28].
SWAMP FEVER
"A gator-gothic rock musical. Murder, incest & swingin' 'gators"; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 6/10].
THAT HOLMAN WOMAN
Musical based on life of singer Libby Holman; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 924-0077; Weds., Sun.-Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $12 [through 6/10].
TRICYCLE
Examination of love, relationships & those we trust, set in rural cabin?& there's a hanging; 13th St. Theater, 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 5/28].
TRINITY
Festival feat. two plays by Ken Wolf, The Eyes of Love & The Match Game, in rep. w/Shakespeare's The Tempest; Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $13.50, $25/2 shows, $35/3 shows [through 6/11].
TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL
Don Jordan directs retelling of Shakespearean play at Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 712-6571; call for times, $12 [through 6/3].
12 ANGRY MEN
Riant Theater's reworking of classic tale about determining what "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt" means; 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/11].
UNCLE VANYA
Michael Mayer directs Anton Chekhov's story of unfulfilled dreams & lost love; Roundabout's 42 St. Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 719-1300; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [through 6/11].
US
Karen Malpede addresses sexual politics at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 971-4780; Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/28].
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews & interpreted by Diahann Carroll, Marisa Tomei, Rita Wilson (Weds.-Sat.); Hazelle Goodman, Joy Behar, Holland Taylor (Tues., through 6/11)?new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS DAN!
Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 917-270-6131; Thurs., Fri., Tues. at 9, Sat. at 8 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, Mon. at 8, $15 [through 5/30].
WHEN THEY SPEAK OF RITA
Consequences of a domesticated house wife's decision; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 6/4].
YIELD BURNING
Second in trilogy of plays by Szuchmacher, about tree chopping in Oregon; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 6/11].
Continuing
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
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.
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 [through 7/2].
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 DIRECTOR
What happens when a cast betrays their director; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, $37.50-$40.
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.
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; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $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.
the GREEN BIRD
Director of The Lion King, Julie Taymor's new cynical fable adapted from Italian tale by Carlo Gozzi; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$75.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals," with special appearance by authors from What Men Want: Three Professional Singel Men Reveal to Women What it Takes to Make a Man Yours?free champagne!; 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 BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE
Play explores racial issues circa 1963; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 279-4200; Weds., Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.
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, $25-$75.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
One of the longest running musical returns to NYC; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81.
JITNEY
August Moon's look at African American experiences during 20th-century; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 246-4422; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $51 [through 7/16].
THE last supper
Interpretation of da Vinci's famous painting; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12-$20.
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 26th 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.
A 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.
MURDERED BY THE MOB
Production moves off-Broadway to Arno Ristorante, 141 W. 38th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 800-687-3374; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, $55, incl. dinner & show.
the MUSIC MAN
Meredith Wilson's adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical with choreography by Susan Stroman; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$85.
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, $49.50.
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.
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.
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-$80.
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.
WAKE UP & SMELL THE COFFEE
A must for every morning?series of monologues by Eric Bogosian, follow-up to Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Mat. Sun. at 3, $29.50-$49.50 [through 7/16].
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 [through 9/10].
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Sharon Lawrence, Charlotte d'Amboise & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & 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.
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
Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables now in its 9th year; B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80 [through 12/31].
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.
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.
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, Sun. at 2 & 7, $65-$75.