THEATER In Previews CODE OF THE WEST Marriage, money & betrayal ...
CODE OF THE WEST
Marriage, money & betrayal in Victorian San Francisco; The Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $30 [opens 1/18, through 2/11].
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; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10, $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].
MY MOTHER'S A BABY BOY
Three tales of love in a modern world?platonic, paternal & romantic; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 1/18].
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].
THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY
Edward Albee's latest about a young couple who encounters an older couple that change their lives for...hey, wait a second; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $25-$55 [opens 2/1].
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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 2, $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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $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; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40.
Just Opened
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, $15 [through 1/28].
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, $12-$15 [through 2/3].
BITCH MACBETH
Violence, sex, black comedy & the story of two houses, Macbeth & Asbury, as they struggle against fate; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-613-5716; call for times, $12 [through 1/28].
BUYING TIME
Story of one law firm & its ethics; 14th St. Y Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (1st Ave.), 212-944-8191; call for times & prices [through 2/4].
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 [through 1/20].
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].
THE COMPLETE LOST WORKS OF SAMUEL BECKETT AS FOUND IN AN ENVELOPE (PARTIALLY BURNED) IN A DUSTBIN IN PARIS LABELED "NEVER TO BE PERFORMED. NEVER. EVER. EVER! OR I'LL SUE! I'LL SUE FROM THE GRAVE!"
Incl. his first puppet theater play, "Happy Happy Bunny Visits Sad Sad Owl" & his last, "Foot Falls Flatly," written posthumously; 196 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-420-8877; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/3].
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF ANTON CHEKHOV
Festival kicks off with "The Seagull," "Uncle Vanya in Times Square" & "The Three Sisters Turn 100"; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-7829; call for times & prices.
THE CONJURE MAN DIES
Said to be first mystery written by African-American author about king who moves to Harlem; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-353-1176; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25.
THE DEAD MONKEY
Nick Drake's dark comedy about couple who fight to save their marriage while dealing with death of their pet monkey; 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-875-7207; call for times, $12 [through 1/21].
THE DIVINE TRILOGY OF SARAH BERNHARDT
Incl. "Wilde & Divine," "Divine Rising Star" & "Divine Golden Years"; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-489-1632; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 1/21].
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].
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.
FRACTALIA
Physical motion becomes human emotion in tale by Gabriele Kroos, with dash of serendipity thrown in for good measure; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12-$15 [through 1/14].
FREEDOM TRAIN
Musical based on Harriet Tubman, slave who lead over 300 individuals to freedom; Equitable Tower, 787 7th Ave. (betw. 51st & 52nd Sts.), 212-627-7373; call for times, $15 [through 1/21].
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].
AN IDIOT DIVINE
Musical about two misfits, a murderer & a dullard, making their way through this wacky, wacky world; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $25-$35 [through 2/18].
MARC MARON
One-man show dubs itself, comedic work in progress; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391; Tues. at 8:30, $10 [through 1/30].
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; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 1/28].
NIGHT & DAY
Journalists fight to break a story about emerging African nation; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $40, $24 s.c., $20 st.
ON PARADE
Three short exercises in not so traditional Japanese theater; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-252-3476; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, free [through 1/14].
ONLY HEAVEN
A "musical celebration of Langston Hughes' poetry"; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 2/4].
OURSELVES ALONE
Three women endure Belfast life during the 1970s' hunger strikes; Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through 1/26].
OUTRE ISLAND
Christopher Rozzi plays a community full of castaways; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Mon. at 7, $5 [through 1/29].
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].
SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS: A MASTERCLASS IN EVIL
Steven Berkoff's one-man show chronicling the Bard's many bad guys, returns to Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $35.
SOME OF MY PARTS
Female party addict realizes what the French knew all along?we're all born & die alone; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Weds. at 7, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 1/31].
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].
3 GUYS & A GIRL NAMED LISA
Closets open, skeletons fly & marriages are questioned; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 1/28].
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].
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 [through 1/21].
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 Kathy Najimy, 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.
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.