THEATER In Previews AUTOEROTICISM IN DETROIT Comedy centered around GM’s first ...

AUTOEROTICISM IN DETROIT

Comedy centered around GM's first electronic car; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-749-3002; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 1/10].

 

FIDDLER SUB-TERRAIN

Modern satire of Fiddler on the Roof; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 1/7].

 

GEMINI

Asylum inmate tries to take over the ward in this political commentary on fascism; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; call for times, $12-$15 [opens 1/13, through 2/3].

 

MORE LIES ABOUT JERZY

Authenticity of famous novelist's Holocaust memoir is questioned; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3 & 7, $45 [opens 1/21, through 2/11].

 

NOW THAT COMMUNISM IS DEAD, MY LIFE FEELS EMPTY

Two hipsters explore a "pungent Foremanesque landscape"; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 1/18].

 

RESIDENT ALIEN

Life & work of Quentin Crisp as portrayed by Bette Bourne; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; call for times, $10-$45 [opens 1/18].

 

TAMICANFLY

Blind man & teenage grandfather bet the farm on long shot horse; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (75th St.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $35 [opens 1/17].

 

THEATER OF LIGHT

Painting, music & movement by Rudi Stern; 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $20 [opens 1/11].

 

TIME & AGAIN

New musical based on Jack Finney's book; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Tues. at 7:30, $40.

 

THE WAX

The old existential crisis strikes at an out of town wedding; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-564-1235; call for times, $40 [opens 1/7, through 1/21].

 

Just Opened

BEAVER

Begins w/a mother's suicide & ends years later w/her daughter's wedding; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15-$12 [through 2/3].

 

CARY & GALLO: WHAT IF WE DID THIS?

Comedy duo blend sketches & film shorts; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, $30 [through 1/22].

 

CAT'S PAW

Or "A Meditation on the Don Juan Theme"; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-479-7979; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $15.

 

A CHILD'S GARDEN

Dedicated to the life & works of Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde & Kidnapped); Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $35 [through 1/14].

 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Comedic adaptation by Sandra Nordgren; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Weds. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 4, $12.50, $8 st. & s.c., $7 kids [through 1/21].

 

CIRCUS OZ

Giving new meaning to "the greatest show on earth," Australian mercurial artists perform death-defying feats at the New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 646-223-3077; call for times, $10-$35 [through 1/14].

 

COMIC POTENTIAL

Futuristic black comedy involves robotic doppelgangers; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $55 [through 1/7].

 

DOWN THE GARDEN PATHS

Anne Meara's play about four sets of couples, stars Eli Wallach & Anne Jackson; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, call for prices [through 1/28].

 

FLOWERGIRL & THICKER THAN WATER

Two one-act, one-woman plays about memories & families; Wow Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$20 [through 1/6].

 

GRINE FELDER

Yiddish comedy about Yeshiva boy who falls for wild country girl; Education Alliance's Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 2 & 7, Thurs. at 7, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 5:30, $18-$30 [through 1/14].

 

LA BOHEME

Specially adapted for young 'uns & opera virgins; Amato Opera, 319 Bowery (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-228-8200; Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 1/7].

 

MR. SHAKESPEARE & MR. PORTER

The Bard & Cole team up for a musical revue at Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 1/28].

 

PETE 'N' KEELY

Musical comedy looks back at 60s sitcom about "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" Pete & Keely, the now divorced couple; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-639-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$55.

 

PRINCESS TURANDOT

Premiere of Darko Tresnjak's play inspired by Carlo Gozzi's 1792 tale about love; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $37.50.

 

REPERTORIO ESPAñOL

Thirty third season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $30-$40 [through 2/26].

 

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE

Lily Tomlin gives Tony award winning performance in cast of characters & Jane Wagner directs; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$65 [through 2/25].

 

SIGHT SEEING

Television personality wants to trade bright lights for anonymity; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-7529; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 1/7].

 

SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE

Cultural commentary on vigilantes; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-582-5856; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 4, Sun. at 3, call for price [through 1/7].

 

SUMMERLAND

A young man & his mother reveal dark secrets amidst the sweltering heat; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19 [through 2/3].

 

TRAIL BY JURY & THE SORCERER

Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform twice as gangsters, flappers, reporters & an English shopkeeper turned magician; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $31-$46 [through 1/14].

 

Continuing

BOYS DON'T WEAR LIPSTICK

"A journey from boyhood to manhood, by way of a 15-year detour through womanhood"; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$45.

 

COBB

Lee Blessing's look at Hall of Famer Ty Cobb returns for Off-Broadway run at Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45, $17.50 st.

 

DE LA GUARDA

Argentine theater group infuses theater w/rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$45.

 

DINNER PARTY

Six people address aspects of marriage & divorce as they indulge in a fancy meal; Music Box Theater, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Fri. & Sun. at 3, $45-$70.

 

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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65.

 

END OF THE WORLD PARTY

Chuck Ranberg's new comedy about several men who share a house on Fire Island; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45-$49.50.

 

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY

Parody of Broadway musicals; Stardust Theater, Ellen's Stardust Restaurant, 1650 B'way (51st St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8:15, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $49.50.

 

FULLY COMMITTED

Becky Mode's humorous look inside one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurant opens Off-Broadway starring Christopher Fitzgerald; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $45.

 

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

Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals"; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.

 

JANE EYRE

Musical adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel, which addresses love & temptation when an orphaned girl falls for her master; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$86.

 

JITNEY

August Wilson's look at African-American experiences during 20th century; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55 [through 1/28].

 

LATE NITE CATECHISM

Interactive comedy written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40.

 

LIFEGAME

Britain's Improbable Theater creates spontaneous work based on an audience member's life; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $25-$37.50.

 

LINE

Play by Israel Horovitz now in its 26th year; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.

 

MAYBE BABY, IT'S YOU

Bachelor #542 please step forward?romantic comedy about finding the man of your dreams returns; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 10, mat. Weds. at 2, $40.

 

THE MUSIC MAN

Meredith Wilson's adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical w/choreography by Susan Stroman; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$85.

 

NAKED BOYS SINGING

Musical revue celebrates "being in your birthday suit"?eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. S. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $35-$65.

 

OUR SINATRA

Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Dillion's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.

 

PROOF

Manhattan Theater Club's B'way play about the complexities of love a young woman faces; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $24-$69.

 

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Rock 'n' roll cult favorite returns to B'way, so get ready to do the "Time Warp" again, starring a bald Joan Jett!; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9:45, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$79.50 [through 2/25].

 

STRICTLY PERSONAL

DJM in search of SF who's not afraid of dating a recently divorced NYC man; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 1/7].

 

SWING

Musical & dance celebration feat. vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$85.

 

THE SYRINGA TREE

Playwright & actress Pamela Gien takes on role of 28 characters as she tells tale of two families, one white, one black & their struggles in South Africa; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50.

 

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews?new actresses every two weeks; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.

 

WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS

One-man commentary looks at American work ethic & what it takes to be "successful"; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12.

 

Long Runs

AIDA

Triangular love story w/music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

 

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$80.

 

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Palace Theater, 1564 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

 

CABARET

The Roundabout Theater's production of Kander & Ebb's classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 212-239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$90.

 

CHICAGO

Concert version of 1975 musical starring Jasmine Guy, Charlotte d'Amboise, Marcia Lewis, P.J. Benjamin & Brent Barrett; Shubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $37.50-$85.

 

THE DONKEY SHOW

"A Midsummer Night's disco" at El Flamingo, 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-307-4100 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$39.

 

THE FANTASTICKS

Longest-running musical; Sullivan St. Theater, 181 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-674-3838; 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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.

 

FOSSE

Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$85.

 

JEKYLL & HYDE

Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite Baywatch man David Hasselhoff?not sure he's going to top Sebastian Bach without a wig? Maybe it's time to get Axl Rose back into showbiz; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80.

 

LES MISERABLES

Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$85.

 

THE LION KING

New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$90.

 

MISS SAIGON

Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables, now in its 9th year & starring Lea Salonga; B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80 [through 1/28].

 

PERFECT CRIME

Long-running murder mystery; Duffy Theater, 1553 B'way (46th St.), 212-695-3401; 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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $20-$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.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.