Theater In Previews CRIMES OF THE HEART Beth Henley’s excellent story ...

CRIMES OF THE HEART

Beth Henley's excellent story of three very different sisters from Mississippi; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-889-4300; call for times, $35-$50 [opens 4/16, through 5/14].

 

42ND ST.

If I can make it there; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$90 [opens 5/2].

 

KING HEDLEY II

Imaginary society created by August Wilson, starring Brian Stokes Mitchell; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [opens 4/29].

 

MADAME MELVILLE

Macaulay Culkin brings his new act across the pond; Promenade Theater, 2162 B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for times [opens 4/23].

 

MAMALEH!

Musical about friendships betw. five Jewish women of different generations; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 888-972-5599; call for times, $29-$40 [opens 4/18].

 

SAINT LUCY'S EYES

Ruby Dee stars in play about grandma-type who facilitates illegal abortions in the late 60s; Women's Project Theater Four, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. at 7, mats Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10-$45 [opens 4/12; through 4/22].

 

TROILUS & CRESSIDA

Directed by Sir Peter Hall, founder of the Royal Shakespeare Co.; American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [opens 4/15].

 

A WILL OF HIS OWN

Michael Feingold's translation of 1708 French comic romp; The Pearl, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10-$35 [opens 4/9, through 6/17].

 

WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS

One-man commentary on the American work ethic & what it takes to be "successful" continues its always-in-previews run at the Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12-$15.

 

Just Opened

ACTORS STUDIO DRAMA SCHOOL

New School students put on different plays & scenes every week; 159 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-479-1778, res. req.; call for times, free [through 5/12].

 

BAT BOY THE MUSICAL

The Weekly World News' second biggest headline (after that ever-present devil head) transforms a small Southern community; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55.

 

BLISS

A torn-up marriage can really, really suck; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/14].

 

BOLD GIRLS

You thought it said "Bond Girls," right? No, this one covers Belfast, 1991, as seen through the eyes of three Irish women; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-396-4280; call for times, $15 [through 4/21].

 

THE BOOK OF LIZ

New play by Amy & David Sedaris, who bill themselves as "The Talent Family," about a runaway nun; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $35 [through 5/5].

 

BOSS GRADY'S BOYS

Brothers live in a rural Ireland they feel is too outdated; 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12-$15 [through 4/14].

 

BOY GETS GIRL

Heterosexual success story in the city; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage I, 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, $20-$55 [through 4/8].

 

CANNIBAL: THE MUSICAL, LIVE ON STAGE

Trey Parker's musical comedy about Alfred Packer, the only American ever to be convicted of cannibalism; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/21].

 

CARTAS: A NUN IN LOVE

True story of 17th-century nun who was seduced & abandoned by young French cavalry officer; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35-$45 [through 4/15].

 

A CLASS ACT

Profile of Ed Kleban, the George Costanza-type drunk behind the lyrics of A Chorus Line; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.

 

THE DRUNK MONOLOGUES

Diane Faith Spodarek pres. drinking stories from birth to death; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Fri. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/6].

 

EMILITA & THE FAERY GLEN, KNOW HAPPINESS

Double bill feat. mythical riffs on Sun Goddess & "Soldiers of the Sea," plus musing on Beckett's Ill Seen Ill Said; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-501-3513; call for times, $12 [through 4/8].

 

EULA MAE'S BEAUTY, BAIT & TACKLE

Eula Mae leaves the rodeo circuit behind to open her own business in 'Bama; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; call for times, $40 [opens 4/4].

 

FUNBOX TIMES SQUARE

Audience participatory "funhouse" is back; New Theater, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-269-4TIX; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 4/29].

 

THE GATHERING

Will Power's story about black men via music, barbershops & basketball courts; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/14].

 

THE GOOD THIEF

Brian d'Arcy stars in Conor McPherson's play about a petty criminal; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 5, Sun. at 4, $35-$25 [through 5/26].

 

HEDDA GABLER

Ibsen's favorite riff?strong woman, weak society; American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-869-9809; call for times, $15 [through 4/8].

 

HOORAY FOR ICEBOY

Iceboy is discovered by explorers & becomes B'way sensation; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 4/21].

 

IN DREAMS & GIMPEL

Young man watches his parents' courtship on a movie screen & the town fool is abused by all in two plays based on classic Jewish short stories; 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $25-$35.

 

THE INVENTION OF LOVE

A.E. Housman goes back in time to confront his younger self, played by Robert Sean Leonard, kind of like that Quantum Leap; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$60 [through 5/27].

 

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC

Wendy Wasserstein's 1983 comedy about young feminists; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35.

 

JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG

Abby Mann's story of Nazi war criminals on trial; Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$75.

 

LOVE WINNING, HATE LOSING! PART I

The Virgin Mary, Da Vinci's Mona Lisa & German terrorist Gudrun Ensslin reflect on their lives...who's bringing the weed; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; call for times & prices [through 4/8].

 

MANTLE, MARIS & MOM (THE GOYS OF SUMMER)

Set in the 1960's Bronx, Maris, Mantle & mother Sadie are central to a boy's upbringing; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $35 [through 4/8].

 

MINUTES LATER

Multi-media comedy incorporates video clips into performance; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-465-7461; call for times, $10 [through 5/14].

 

MNEMONIC

Fresh from a successful London run, play uncovers a parallel in two seemingly unconnected stories; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (58th St.), 212-239-6200 Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2; $55 [through 5/24].

 

NEWYORKERS

Musical comedy about...people in New Jersey; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$50 [through 4/8].

 

NO NIGGERS, NO JEWS, NO DOGS

John Henry Redwood's story of an African-American woman trying to raise kids & keep her marriage together in racially charged, 1940s North Carolina; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; call for times & prices.

 

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.

 

THE OPEN GATE

Musical about Jewish merchant ruled by worldly desires & sexual passion, based on Isaac Bashevis' novel The Manor; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, $10 [through 4/6].

 

ORGY OF THE DEAD

Young lovers crash their car into graveyard & meet Emperor of the Underworld; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; call for times, $10 [through 4/13].

 

THE OWL & THE PUSSYCAT

The hooker Babs immortalized; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; call for times, $15 [through 4/19].

 

OYL

Popeye's main squeeze is doing it for herself; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 914-582-8417; Fri. at 10:30, $10 [through 4/27].

 

P.S. 69

Comedy about gay substitute teacher who moonlights as an exotic dancer; 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $25 [through 4/29].

 

THE PEKING ACROBATS

The dragon dance & so much more; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$25 [through 4/22].

 

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

Directed & adapted by Joe O'Byrne; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [opens 5/6].

 

PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Gender-bending cabaret version of Gilbert & Sullivan's musical; St. Famous, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-539-3950; Fri. at 11, Sat. at 10, $18 & 2 drink min.

 

PINECREST REST HAVEN

Adventures of workers & residents at "rest home"; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/8].

 

THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY

Edward Albee's latest about a young couple named Boy & Girl who have their baby taken away by an older couple, Woman & Man; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.

 

POSSESSED

Based on Dostoevsky's novel about a group of unlikely revolutionaries; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30 [through 4/21].

 

PRINTZ OF POETS

Multiple personalities fight to dominate one man's poetic musings; NY Comedy Club, 240 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; mat. Sun. at 3, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 4/15].

 

REPERTORIO ESPAñOL

Thirty-third season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, w/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 5/6].

 

REVEREND BILLY'S SPRING REVIVAL

The unstoppable Reverend Billy, of late responsible for saving Edgar Allan Poe's house from NYU, preaches about commercialism w/emphasis on the evils of Disney?Billy has returned to his old slogan, "we believe in the god that people who don't believe in god believe in"?political action often follows services; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-529-4530; call for times, $20, $12 st. [through 4/15].

 

RUMBA

NYC, 1956?the mob, smart-allelic reporters & Latin music; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-961-0962; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 4/16].

 

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE

Lily Tomlin gives Tony award winning performance, portraying more than a dozen different characters & Jane Wagner directs; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$65.

 

THE SERVICEMEN

Draft-dodging playboy & bored socialite compete for affections of departing soldiers in WWII-era NYC; St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [through 4/29].

 

SIX GOUMBAS & A WANNABE

Mob comedy about youth & friendship; Cap 21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $37.50.

 

SPOOKY DOG & THE TEENAGE GANG MYSTERIES

Scooby Doo parody foreshadows the impending Scooby resurgence?a live action movie is planned w/an animated dog a la Roger Rabbit; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 5/26].

 

STARMITES

Space-age comic book musical nominated for six Tonys comes back to Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c.

 

STRANGE SNOW

Two Vietnam vets & a loving sister; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-971-2462; call for times, $15 [through 4/21].

 

THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES

Tim Cleary returns from WWII to a clingy mother & uncommunicative father in the Bronx; 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call or times, $15-$40 [through 5/3].

 

TAMBURLAINE

Christopher Marlowe's play in five installments; 212-358-3657 for location & times, $5 [through 4/21].

 

TEN UNKNOWNS

Donald Sutherland plays painter living in Mexico who doesn't take kindly to new people in his life; Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50.

 

THEATER OF LIGHT

Painting, music & movement by Rudi Stern; 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10, $20 [through 4/14].

 

THROUGH HER EYES

Solo performances by women of color; 212-744-6092 for locations & times; $15 [through 4/5].

 

URBAN FAIRYTALE FESTIVAL

Over a dozen new works about life in the concrete jungle; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $20-$45 [through 4/29].

 

US

Play by Karen Malpede in which two actors play six characters, incl. their parents & lovers; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15-$20 [through 4/22].

 

VALERIE SHOOTS ANDY

Valerie Solanas gets more press in this dramatization of her assassination attempt on Andy Warhol; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; call for times, $15, $10 st./s.c.

 

VITAL SIGNS

Festival of one-acts by new playwrights from across the country; Vital Theater Company, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/29].

 

A WILDE PROJECT

The Importance of Being Earnest & Strange Bedfellows; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-539-6619; call for times, $25-$12 [through 8/4].

 

ZIP CODE OF ATLANTIS

A bunch of James Dean look-a likes mill around after being rejected for the lead in a TNT movie project; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun at 7, $10 [through 4/15].

 

Continuing

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.

 

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY

Parody of 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.

 

THE FULL MONTY

I believe in miracles; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $31-$86.

 

FULLY COMMITTED

Becky Mode's humorous look at one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurants 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-$20 [through 5/27].

 

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

Longest-running off-Broadway show is a musical revue focused on "Hopeful Heterosexuals"; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50-$55.

 

JANE EYRE

Musical adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel, which addresses love & temptation when an orphaned governess 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.

 

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.

 

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 [6/02].

 

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

The millennium of the woman (& gay guys) rolls onward as musical revue feat. 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-$70.

 

OUR SINATRA

Celebration of this guy from Hoboken who could beat your ass w/a cane; 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 a young woman facing the complexities of love; 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.

 

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

Endless source of theater gossip is an actual play, w/Dr. Seuss' famous characters & stories retold; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1, $50-$85.

 

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

Amazing playwright & actress Pamela Gien takes on role of 28 characters as she tells tale of two families?one white, one black?and 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.

 

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Let's do the time warp again; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $30-$85.

 

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through the cooter, 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.

 

Long Runs

AIDA

Triangular love story w/music by Elton "amyl nitrate" John, lyrics by Tim Rice & co-starring Taylor Dayne; 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, played by Reba McEntire, returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $85.

 

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, $25-$90.

 

CHICAGO

Concert version of 1975 musical starring Belle Calaway, Donna Marie Asbury, Marcia Lewis, Clarke Peters, P.J. Benjamin & R. Bean; Shubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$90.

 

THE DONKEY SHOW

"A Midsummer Night's disco" feat. Robin Byrd 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.

 

FOSSE

Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre starring Bebe Neuwirth & Ann Reinking; 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.

 

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.

 

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

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, mat. Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.