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BJ: THE TRAIL OF A TRANSGENDER COUNTRY SINGING STAR
Southern fried solo performance by BJ?man who gets naked, gets sex change & sings at Grand Olde Opry; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 646-486-0567; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [opens 4/6, through 4/23].
BRIDGES
Two one-acts, "Reach Out & Touch Someone," about the relationship between an elderly women & an prank caller & "You & The Night & The Music," about an accountant who lives as a crossdresser during the weekends; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8:15, $12 [opens 4/7, through 4/29].
cobb
Look at Hall of Famer, Ty Cobb; Melting Pot Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-7400; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $25 [opens 4/17, through 5/20].
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].
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 [opens 4/18].
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 [opens 4/16].
MEDEA
Euripides' contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [opens 4/9, through 5/21].
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., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $20-$70 [opens 4/27].
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., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. St. at 2, $30-$60 [opens 4/12].
SUITE IN 2 KEYS
Noël Coward's "Shadows of the Evening" & "A Song At Twilight" starring Hayley Mills, Judith Ivey & Paxton Whitehead; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35-$50 [opens 4/10].
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; call for times, $50-$65 [opens 4/20].
Just Opened
the acting company's salon series
Celebrate of Noel Coward's 100th birthday with Maria Aikten's Tonight at 8:30, an adaptation of Coward's Easy Virtue; the Salon, 432 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & York Aves.), 944-5517; Mon. at 7, $35.
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
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 [through 4/23].
AMERICAN HIEROGLYPHICS
Comical look at the backwardness of the Bible belt?clash between "Lee surrendered but I never did" engraved belt-buckles & young goth kids; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $10 [through 4/16].
AS YOU LIKE IT
Rendition of Shakespeare's classic; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 460-1893; Tues. at 8, $12 [through 4/15].
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 BALLOON
Lisa Brailoff's play about love, desire & secrets, set between the American & French Revolutions; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 219-2085; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/9].
THE BENCH
One-man's solo journey through homelessness; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 255-5793; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 10, $12 [through 4/8].
BETWIXT
Intimate look at displaced people & their fate; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [through 4/16].
BIG KISS
VH1's Henry Alford reveils humiliating audition stories at the West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 572-2501; Mon. at 8, free.
BLOOD TYPE: RAGU
Immigrant family struggles to maintain their roots when they move to America; Belmont Playhouse, 2385 Arthur Ave. (betw. Hughes & 187th Sts.), 718-364-4700; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 4/30].
BONBONS
Seven-part literary sketch reveals what it means to be able to tie a knot on a cherry stem with a tongue; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 222-2497; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18 [through 4/9].
BONES IN WHISPERS
Murder-mystery construed by 5-member ensemble; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 917-586-3135; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, $10, $7 st. [through 4/16].
BREE ANN'S MAN
Ménage á trois?; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/9].
CHARTER MEMBERS
Play explores controversial LSD usage/experimentation in U.S. Army; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 592-3110; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/9].
CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES
Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. 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.
THE CHILDREN
The press release claims it's a "bizarre exciting new show...low-budget b-musical poperetta...just like Wit. Except with songs. And no chemo;" Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Mon. at 7, $12-$15 [through 4/29].
CIRCLE
New York-based Years Arts Group blends East & West idealism with Mongolian throat singing, dancing & live Buryat music by NY favorites Gogol Bordello to create a picture of modern-day life/wedding in Siberia; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3:30 & 8, $15-$20 [through 4/9].
COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN
Woman Seeking's adaptation of Ed Graczyk's play about Disciples of James Dean Fan Club reunion at the Texas 5 & Dime?gala on Thurs., call for info; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th Fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 841-0326; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/9].
CONTACT
Dance/theater piece returns to Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80.
COYOTE ON A FENCE
Play about prisoners on death row; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 755-0541; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/22].
DOWN THE DRAIN
Dark comedy about one woman's struggles; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/15].
DRYCLEAN
"A drug addict's Pilgrim's Progress which ponders the question of redemption after addiction;" St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 777-6088; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $12 [through 4/15].
EDWARD II
Shakespeare's classic produced by the Jean Cocteau Repertory; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].
FIRST LIGHT
Second annual "Festival of New Darmatic Works about Science & Technology" feat. Arthur Giron's Moving Bodies & Bob Clyman's The Secret Order; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/29].
FROGS, LIZARDS, ORBS & SLINKYS
Imago Theater creates a living world of animation through acrobatics, masks, costumes & a plethora of cartoons; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$25 [through 4/9].
THE HOLOGRAM THEORY
Drama based on club kid, Angel Melendez's 1996 murder; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 4/9].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $45 [through 4/8].
HOW TO GO HOME AGAIN
Rebecca Schneider's story about the inevitable; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 4/19].
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 [through 4/16].
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; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.
JOANNA
Adaptation from Cris Williamson's song about Jewish New Yorkers; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/16].
JOHANNES DOKCHTOR FAUST
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater's production about a man who sold his soul to the devil?incorporates fire, gargoyles, puppetry & plenty 'o tricks; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/9].
juilliard drama division
Spring repertory season for students in the fourth & final year of actor training continues with Richard Feldman's A Pinter Collection; Drama Theater at Juilliard Theater, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 769-7406; Thurs. at 8, $15.
KING WITHOUT A CASTLE
Man is torn between his mother & his wife?production in Spanish on 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, $15 st./s.c. [through 4/23].
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. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $10-$20 [through 6/18].
LOVE'S HOLLOW
Richard Lay's production about trouble in paradise, part of Sage Theater Co. Spring Festival at Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 532-8887; call for times, $12-$15 [through 4/15].
MARX IN SOHO
Karl Marx returns to life to debate his ideas; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Fri.-Sun., call for times & prices [through 4/16].
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
All-female production of Shakespeare's tale of sexual harassment & politics; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 501-1986; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/23].
THE MESSENGER
Play explores the effects a mysterious package has upon a department store owner & a bicycle messenger; Theater Off Park, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20-$30 [through 4/16].
METAMORPHOSIS
Theater/dance piece by two actors, adaptation from Kafta's classic; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/9].
MISS LULU BETT
Mint Theater's rendition of Zona Gale's 1920 play about one woman's struggle to independence; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-2031; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$25 [through 4/23].
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].
A MOTHER'S PRAYER
Ripped from today's headlines, drama centers on a retarded girl who's been raped by a few high school jocks; Producer's Club II, 626 9th Ave. (44th St.), 532-8887; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/16].
NEW WORK NOW
Seventh annual festival of new play readings. This week, David Schulner reads Issac (Mon. at 7) & Jerome Hairston reads A.M. Sunday (Tues. at 7), part of Shakespeare Festival at Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 260-2400, res. req.; free.
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].
OPERA goes public
New series combines performance & conversation with accompaniment by classical singer, Rodney Gilfry, part of Shakespeare Festival at Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Sun. at 6, $20.
OPERAWORKS 2000
Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's The Seagull & Multiple Bill by William Walton & Edith Sitwell; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 s.c., $5 st. [through 7/1].
THE PASSION
Christopher Cartmill's modern-retelling of the death of Jesus; Calvary Episcopal Church, 21st St. (Park Ave. S.), rsvp 462-9474; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 4/8].
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 5/29].
PILGRIMS
Three short stories about incest, anti-love & redemption presented by the Water Theater Co.; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 971-1014; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/8].
SATAN ARE YOU OUT THERE?
Jane, proud owner of an s&m-themed clothing store places personal ad in NYC weekly reading Desperately Seeking Satan. When Satan realizes the bitter woman won't sleep with him, he curses her with the ability to hear other people's private thoughts; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Fri. & Sat. at 11, $10 [through 4/15].
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., Sat. & Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28]
SEVEN LEARS
Play traces the life of Lear after his younger twin brothers die; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 462-9279; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/8].
SHOW & TELL
Story of survival after an explosion destroys an elementary school; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 714-5474; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/23].
SIMON DE BEAUVOIR: ON SEX, ART & FEMINISM
Emily Blake's solo show based on author of The Second Sex; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 726-8524; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/23].
SURE OF THIS ONE
One-man's tour de farce of multiple personalities & adventures from Ireland to who knows where; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 604-4195; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $28 [through 4/8].
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].
taming of the shrew
The Hawk & Hadsaw Production Companies modern approach to Shakespeare; American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 3rd Fl., 917-328-8692; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/8].
VIEUX CARRÉ
The Fourth Unity's adaptation of Tennessee Williams' controversial production; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 353-3837; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, call for price [through 4/23].
WE WON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY!
The Dysfunctional Theater Co.'s comedy for the socially inept, or for those who appreciate The Honeymooners; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 946-1286; Tues. at 8, $12 [through 4/16].
WHAT YOU GET & WHAT YOU EXPECT
Two architects compete to design the first monument to be placed on the moon; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 460-5475; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $12 st. [through 4/9].
THE WITCH OF EDMONTON
Woman seeks revenge on town that persecuted her; Expanded Arts, 116 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 253-1813; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12 [through 4/9].
X OVER Y
Repertory adaptations of The Stronger monologue & Pariah; Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 765-6574; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 9, Sat. & Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/17].
THE YEAR OF THE BABY
Couple gets caught stealing a baby; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $12-$15 [through 4/15].
ZONA, THE GHOST OF GREENBRIER
Abingdon Theater Company's adaptation of 19th-century murder case; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $15-$30 [through 4/16].
Continuing
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
FINNEGAN'S FAREWELL
Finnegan's will orders his family to throw a stalwart Irish party?interactive comedy in repertory with Late Nite Catechism & Tony N' Tina's Wedding; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200 or www.finnegansfarewell.com; Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $45-$65.
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, $25-$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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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 [through 4/9].
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.
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.