THEATER In Previews EAT THE RUNT New comedy lets audience members ...
EAT THE RUNT
New comedy lets audience members decide which actors play what roles; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-760-5940; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $12-$35 [opens 7/12, through 7/24].
F-STOP
No, it's not about waiting at 2nd Ave. stop at 2 a.m., but about a photographer's trip to Africa that goes awry; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 6/26, through 7/15].
THE FLAME KEEPER
Play looks at how one Jewish doctor deals with German shopkeeper after WWII; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45 [opens 7/6].
JULIUS CAESAR, COMEDY OF ERRORS
In rep. at the Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-532-8887; Tues. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 8, $15, $8 st. [opens 7/1, through 7/22].
OFF THE METER
A cabbie & investment banker's attempt to become their own boss; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35 [opens 6/22].
VENUS & ADONIS
Reworking of Shakespearean classic with puppets, set in parks throughout four boroughs; 212-387-2051 for info; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:30, free [opens 7/9, through 8/13].
Just Opened
ain't life a bitch?
Yankee Rep. pres. "2 monologues by 20 characters" at Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-462-3064; Mon. at 7:30, $15 [through 6/26].
ALMOST FAMOUS
Bruce Vilanch as a lovable, odd-looking & gay comedy writer escapes the evil clutches of Whoopi Goldberg & Billy Crystal, triumphing poignantly in the process (but perhaps it's too late); Westbeth Theater, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391; Mon.-Sat. at 8:30, $35-40. [through 7/1].
AND GOD CREATED GREAT WHALES
One man's opus to create an opera based on Moby Dick; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4, $25 [through 6/25].
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.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [through 6/25].
BEFRIENDING BEAU
David Gaard's exploration of being a teenager in LA & dealing with authority, sex, drugs; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $20, $9 st./s.c. [through 7/2].
THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN
Musical memoir of LA & NYC infused with original score; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $15-$47.50 [through 7/9].
THE BUTTER & EGG MAN
Repertory season closes with reworking of George S. Kaufman's classic 1925 comedy about Broadway trickery; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 6/25].
CHAMBER MUSIC
Arthur Kopit's solo thriller about mental hospital patients; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St., 4th fl. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Weds. at 7 & 9, $15 [through 6/21].
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Terry Schreiber's four-part Chekhov series concludes with tale about hard times, circa Russia 1904; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/25].
THE CHILL ON LAKE ST. CLAIR
What happens when NY attorney is forced to confront his past during a class reunion in Michigan; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-532-8887; Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 6/24].
THE CRIMSON THREAD
Kevin G. Shinnick directs new drama about three generations of Irish siblings at Space at 24, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-414-5420; Weds.-Fri. at 7, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 6/24].
CURRENT EVENTS
Tale of California senatorial candidate; MTC's Stage II, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40, $20 st. [through 7/16].
THE DANCE ON THE WINDOWS' ROW
Playwright of Home & The First Breeze of Summer, Samm-Art Williams, feat. new production at Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 7/23].
DANCING WITH MY DEMONS
Ruth Otero's solo comic tale about conquering fear, which had an extended run at Blue Heron Arts Center last Fall, plays monthly at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-539-3531; Weds. at 7, $12 [through 10/18].
the DECLINE OF THE MIND
20th-century tragedy pres. by Knowing Me Productions; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 917-835-2654; Fri. at 10, Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].
DOO-WOP DRACULA
Twisted-vampire version of Grease; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 [through 6/25].
EMBRACEABLE ME
Comedy explores attraction, idiosyncrasies & "the little things" that make being smitten so good, & yet so bad; Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-887-0989; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
FAZ IN ATE
Imelda O'Reilly directs play incorporation with Mabou Mines Suite Residency Program about imagination & chaos at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-502-3593; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/25].
FIRST DATE
Exploration of dating circa 1952 to present day first date = sex scenario; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-604-4600; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/26].
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Twenty fifth anniversary of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$49.
GINGER MAN
Dublin Theater Co. pres. first NY production since 1963; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 & $40 [through 7/2].
GLASS MENAGERIE
Margorie Ballentine directs Tennessee Williams' production at Cap21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 212-501-7436; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/25].
GOD WILLING
David McLaughlin's Irish-American drama looks at death; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-459-9620; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/25].
GOLDILOCKS
Musicals Tonight!'s latest song & dance about scamming money to make a silent movie; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-362-5620; Weds., Thurs. & Sun. at 7, Sat. at 8, mats. Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 6/25].
HANDS AFIRE
Staceyann Chin's one-woman explosion of politics & poetry; 45 Bleecker Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette Ave.), 212-358-3961; Sun. at 9:30, $15 [through 6/25].
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
An ode to tempting washboard stomachs & being a gay man in San Francisco, pre-show singles' mixers held Sat. & Sun. at 6; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-532-8887; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, Sun. at 7, $25 [through 7/2].
HEDDA GABLER
Pandora's Box production co. explores women's roles in the classics; Playhouse at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-6966; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $14 [through 6/24].
HIGH
Slant's musical set in NYC subway system; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/25].
HOUSE ON FIRE
"A new play about Black divas of Hollywood"; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 6/25].
INTERMEZZO
Reworking of Chris Millado's play about "theater people"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 121 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-581-8896; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/25].
IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FIRST LADY SINGS
Capitol Steps' musical review that's sure to bring down Bill, Hillary, Rudy, George & everyone else involved with politics?just in time for elections; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 2:30, $45, $22.50 adv.
JOE FEARLESS
One man's basketball obsession jeopardizes his life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35, $25 st./s.c.
LITTLE DELUSIONS, IN the MEANTIME, PIZZA MAN
Original one-acts about love; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/25].
LOOKING GLASS THEATER'S WRITER/DIRECTOR'S FORUM
Up & coming female playwrights pres. new works-in-progress, call for schedule; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $10 [through 7/2].
LOVE'S POSTMAN
Augustin Daly's comedy about marriage closes out The Metropolitan Playhouse's season; 220 E. 4th St., #A (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
LUCIFER'S DANCE
Last one-act of three, "Guy Seeks God" explores themes of destiny; the Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 212-465-3410; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $7 [through 6/25].
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), 212-780-9037; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. afternoon & evenings (w/dinner break), $90-$110, $56 s.c., $24 st. [through 7/2].
MICHIGAN IMPOSSIBLE
Robert Christophe takes on many roles during his search for racial identity; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $35 [through 9/22].
MACBETH & TWELFTH NIGHT
Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. two Shakespearean plays, outdoors in Fort Tyron Park, W. 190th St., 212-330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/25].
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.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
The Boomerang Theater Co. performs Shakespeare's classic throughout Manhattan public parks; 212-501-4069 for locations & times; free [through 7/16].
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.), 212-777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat., Sun. at 2:30, $55.
THE NEW YORKERS
Medicine Show closes their season with Cole Porter's 1930 musical; 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, call for price [through 6/25].
NIGHT OF THE ASSASSINS
Dramatization of murdering one's parents; 508 W. 53rd St. (betw. 10th & 11th St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/25].
NIGHT MANEUVER
LoKi Theater Co.'s reworking of production about sibling rivalry; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-489-1632; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [through 7/9].
NO NOSE, DAIRY OF A MADMAN
Overcoat Theater Company's amusing look at neurosis & being insane; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 347-512-6401; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 6/26].
OPERAWORKS 2000
Repertory works incl. Ralph Vaughn-Williams' Riders to the Sea & Igor Stravinsky's The Nightingale; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-873-9531; Thurs., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].
OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE
What happens when secrets are revealed the night before a friend's wedding; Atlantic 453 Studio, 453 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-462-3265; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $10 [through 6/30].
THE PICTURE
Adaptation of Eugene Lonesco's play about a keen businessman; Chashama @ 111, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-206-7188; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 7/1].
THE PLAYBOY STORIES
Debut reworking of A Flourish of Strumpets by Richard Matheson, A Fine Son by Roald Dahl, Good Blonde by Jack Kerouac, Modern Love by T. Corraghessan Boyle & How it Ended by Jay McInerney; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-713-5334; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].
POOR FELLAS
Six vignettes addressing love, solitude & knowledge; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].
PREY FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL
Leenya Rideout (The Sopranos) stars in all-female rock musical about one's passion for music & the desire to get her band signed, first musical performed at CBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-337-8023; Sun. & Mon. at 7, $10.
PROM QUEENS
What happens when three girls pick up instruments & attempt to rock it steady; No Moore, 234 W. B'way (N. Moore St.), 212-539-7571; Mon. at 8, $20 [through 7/7].
PROOF
David Auburn, director of A Moon for the Misbegotten, directs story about finding a suitor w/Mary-Louise Parker; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50 [through 7/9].
THE RIDICU-FEST
Month-long festival feat. rarely seen works by emerging playwrights at three locations: Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.); Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.); Nada Show World, 675 8th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.); 212-420-1466 for schedule; $10-$20 [through 7/23].
the ROAD HOME
Storytelling concert/multimedia performance stars Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Yolanda King & benefits NY Association for New Americans & River Arts Rep. Co.; the Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; Weds. at 7:30, $25-$35, $125 incl. post-performance cocktail reception w/cast.
ROMEO & JULIET
Spring is in the air & so are Shakespeare revivals; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/30].
SEXOTHEQUE
Michael Goldfried directs fast-paced one-man musical comedy about love, tv & futuristic technology feat. music by Blondie's Chris Stein; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-777-6088; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].
SPORT-FUCKERS
White trash comedy looks at what happens when bunch of Bible-thumpin' Christians participate in a lil' wife swappin'; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
SPRING AWAKENING
20th-century adaptation of coming-of-age tale; Expanded Arts, 113 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-8436; Sun-Tues. at 9:30, $12 [through 7/4].
STRAIGHT-JACKET
Spin City's Richard Day directs new comedy about getting married to conceal one's sexual preference; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $20-$47.50.
THE STUTTERING PREACHER, DAD
Two one-acts by Levy L. Simon; 42nd Street Workshop, 432 W. 42nd St., 5th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-4173; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 7/1].
SURFACE TRANSIT
Sarah Jones' solo portrays eight characters incl. non-stop rhyming hiphop head, Jewish grandmother & a homegirl; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $25, $15 st. [through 8/26].
SYRIA, AMERICA
Homosexuals are forced to choose between their sexuality & their Jewish Brooklyn neighborhood; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-627-5792; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 7/8].
TEMPEST
Shakespeare performed by hearing & deaf actors in English & sign language (both simultaneously); Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-6875 or 212-260-4855 (tty); Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$35 [through 6/25].
A TRAGEDY IN SOUTH CENTRAL
New musical interpretation based on Romeo and Juliet & West Side Story; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/25].
THE TRAIL OF TEARS: A DRAMA FROM THE PUBLIC RECORD
David Willinger directs production based on diaries, writings & speeches from mid-1800s; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $10 [through 6/25].
UNDER HEAVEN'S DOOR
Thomas Dillehay's follow-up to Southern Gentlemen & Other Myths, dramatizes life in the South circa 1920; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-501-1998; Mon. & Tues. at 7, $10 [through 6/30].
WELCOME TO MY SOUL
Journey through lives of African-American men through series of monologues, & song & dance; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 6/25].
WHITE LIES
Why would a politician admit to abusing his daughter if it didn't happen?; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-496-4508; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/24].
THE WINTER'S TALE
This romantic tale kicks off 45th season of Shakespeare in Central Park; Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750 or www.publictheater.org for ticket pick-up info; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, free [through 7/16].
WOMEN WONDERS
Annual festival of play readings by all-female cast, incl. Lorraine Hansberry's look at African-American families circa 1950 Chicago, A Raisin in the Sun (Weds. at 8) & two one-acts, "Trifles" & "Suppressed Desires" by Susan Glaspell (Tues. at 8); Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-982-6782; $15, $50 series pass [through 6/28].
YOU LOOK FOR ME
A gay man's relations with another man who has two children; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/2].
Continuing
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
the countess
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.
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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, $37.50-$40.
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, $55-$60.
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. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$37.50.
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.), 212-875-7785; Fri. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.
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.), 212-239-6200; 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), 212-239-6200; 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"; 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.
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.), 212-307-4100; 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.), 212-246-4422; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $51 [through 9/3].
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.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55.
LATE NIGHT 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.
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.), 212-944-8910; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70 [through 7/2].
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.), 212-307-4100; 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.), 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; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80. [through 12/00]
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-$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.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65.-$67.50.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews?new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
WHEN THEY SPEAK OF RITA
Consequences of a domesticated house wife's decision; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $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, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.
CATS
Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 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; 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 blonde rock god, Sebastian Bach; 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, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$90.
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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 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; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $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.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.