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THE ARRANGEMENT

A Wall Street businessman's morals are challenged as he contemplates making an illegal deal to gain capital; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 12/3, through 12/17].

 

THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT

Story of a lesbian love affair based on Fassbinder's 1973 film w/the same name; Henry Miller's Theater, 124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $42 [opens 12/11].

 

BRECHT ON BRECHT

Production dedicated to the songs, poems & writings of Brecht; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 718-488-9233; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25 [opens 12/6, through 12/23].

 

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; Tues. at 8, $35 [opens 12/10, through 1/14/01].

 

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS

San Francisco's Artfull Circle Theater recreates the infamous 1944 Christmas radio broadcast from Joan Crawford's estate; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-879-5575; Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $30-$35 [opens 12/5, through 12/23].

 

THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

Twenty-two Asian-American females bring Frederico Garcia Lorca's classic western drama to Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 718-623-1672; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $12 [opens 12/6, through 12/23].

 

ICARUS

Tale of misfortune gone good; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-353-3837; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $20 [opens 12/3, through 12/23].

 

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 [opens 12/3].

 

JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN

Two convicts at Riker's Island get philosophical; 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, mat Sun. at 3, $25-$45 [opens 11/29].

 

JULIUS CAESAR

Robert Richmond interprets Shakespeare's play w/the addition of modern dress; Clark Studio Theater, Rose Bldg., Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St., 7th fl. (B'way), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $30 [opens 11/29, through 12/23].

 

MISALLIANCE

Ann Bowen directs George Bernard Shaw's play about...duh, women's equality; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [opens 12/1, through 12/17].

 

NIGHT & DAY

Journalists fight to break a story about emerging African nation; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $40, $24 s.c., $20 st. [opens 1/4/01].

 

PETE 'N' KELLY

Musical comedy looks back at 60s sitcom about "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" Pete & Kelly, the now divorced couple; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-639-6200; Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$55 [opens 12/14].

 

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 [opens 12/7].

 

TINY ALICE

Lay brother of church collects multi-billion dollar donation & wit from Miss Alice; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$50 [opens 12/5, through 12/24].

 

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 & prices [opens 12/19; through 12/31].

 

Just Opened

ALICE IN BED

Fantasy drama inspired by Alice James, sister of writer Henry James & philosopher William James; 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. & Sun. at 3, $45 [through 12/00].

 

ANNIE

Everyone's favorite redhead returns w/five-piece orchestra accompaniment to the NY Youth Theater at Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave., 7th fl. (64th St.), 212-888-0696; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Fri. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12 [through 12/10].

 

ANOTHER TELEPATHIC THING

Satan appears in Hollywood casting office to retell Twain's The Mysterious Stranger; the Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-966-3651; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 12/9].

 

THE APOLOGY

Bat Theater Company addresses Socrates' defense before he's sentenced to death; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Sun. at 4, free [through 12/31].

 

BAAL

Flea Theater's artistic director Jim Simpson directs new American retelling of Brecht's first play; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds. at 8 & 10, Thurs. & Fri. at 10, Sat. at 10 & 12 a.m., $15-$25 [through 12/16].

 

THE BALLAD OF CRAPPY & SEAPOLE

Stanya Kahn's solo show "about work, money, grief, anxiety & hopeful exuberance that combines text, poetry & movement"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 12/17].

 

BITCH WITCH VAMP TRAMP VIRGIN WHORE GODDESS

Feminist take on famous women incl. scenes from Macbeth, A Dolls House & others; The Independent Theater, 52 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-613-6032; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12.

 

BLACK MAN'S BLUEZ

Four men sharing brownstone struggle w/sexual orientation & discrimination in modern society; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $35 [through 12/3].

 

BOOK OF THE DEAD (SECOND AVE.)

"A musical, multimedia theme park ride through comparative religion" of NY, Egypt & Tibet; Joseph Papp Public Theater's Martinson Hall, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 12/17].

 

CAPTAINS & COURAGE

T. Schreiber Studio's production based on Israel Horovitz's novel Captains Courageous; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $8 st./kids [through 12/3].

 

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; Fri.-Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 1, $10-$35 [through 1/14/01].

 

THE CLOSER

The Los Angeles Times calls it "a ferociously profane comedy about a pack of Southland telemarketers"; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-712-7990; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 12/17].

 

COCK HEALER

The life of Rebecca Torosian, stripper, therapist & sensual massage healer, set to stage at 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 12/16].

 

COMIC POTENTIAL

Futuristic black comedy involving robotic doppelgangers; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, 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, $55 [through 1/7/01].

 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Timely political thriller; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-279-4200; Weds. & Thurs. at 7:30, $25, $18 st./s.c. [through 11/30].

 

CRAVE

Deborah Harry stars in Sarah Kane's controversial production about human relationships; Axis Theater, One Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $25 [through 12/23].

 

THE DIARY OF ADOLF EICHMANN: MY LIFE, MY LOVES & MY JEWS

New play based on Eichmann's prison memoirs; 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-494-0050; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sun. at 3, $36.

 

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.

 

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 1/28/01].

 

A DREAM PLAY

August Strindberg play about sky goddess who descends to earth to learn about mankind; BAM, Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$55 [through 12/3].

 

EMBERS

Caroline Nastro directs Samuel Beckett's rarely produced one-act play at The Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-501-6891; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 12/17].

 

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.

FIRST DATES & ONE NIGHT STANDS

Comedy festival feat. solo performances by Neal Feinberg, Betsy Winslow & Jonny McGovern; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-712-7003; call for times & prices [through 12/2].

 

FORT GREENE GROUP THERAPY

Four-character play addresses everyday issues when "a lesbian, heart broken thug, an over educated neurotic & a pop culture bubblehead" meet during a group therapy session; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:15, $15 [through 12/16].

 

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 1/14/01].

 

HAMLET

Reworking of Shakespeare's tale of murder & family betrayal, pres. by The American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-869-9809; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 12/3].

 

HARRY'S CHRISTMAS

Dark comic/playwright Steven Berkoff's Christmas nightmare; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-501-3513; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 12/2].

 

HERAKLES

Jay Scheib interprets Euripides; Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-561-0632; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $15, $10 st. [through 12/2].

 

HIGHWAY TO TOMORROW

Elevator Repair Service's production based on Euripide's The Bacchae; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30, $15.

 

INSURING YOUR DREAMS

Appropriately titled comedy about following your dreams or taking a 9-5 job?last production in this space; Impact Theater, 612 8th Ave. (betw. 39th & 40th Sts.), 917-858-4164; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $12.50 [through 12/10].

 

KATHIE LEE & THE LEGION OF GOOD MEET RICKY MARTIN & THE LOCA POWER TEAM

Superheros posed as your favorite talk show host, actor, filmmaker & rockstar go on a mission you won't believe; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176 or www.uprightcitizens.org/schedule for info; Sat. at 11:30, $5 [1/2001].

 

KIKI & HERB: JESUS WEPT

Comedy duo sings way through Kiki's tragic biography, from Tori Amos to "Frosty the Snowman"; Fez, Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; call for times, $15 [through 12/30].

 

LIBIDOFF

Over 19 million people use Viagra, but these guys are pushing patch to curb male sex drive; Expanded Arts, 113 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-5096; Sun-Tues. at 9, $15 [through 12/5].

 

LIVING IN THE WIND

Heart-felt drama about two lovers separated by slavery; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 12/31].

 

LUCKY BOY

Ben Munisteri's hour-long "dance, cabaret event" w/rotating guest performers; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-462-9077; Sat. at 10:30, $12 [through 12/16].

 

KIT MARLOWE

Premiere of David Grimm's exploration of Shakespeare's rival, playwright Christopher Marlowe, as part of NY Shakespeare Festival at Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 12/31].

 

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Eve Adamson (Medea & The Balcony) directs adaptation of problematic Shakespearean play; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $40, $24 st./s.c. [through 12/14].

 

MIRROR IMAGE

Aminta deLara's solo plight to free herself both physically & mentally; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30, $15 [through 12/17].

 

MOONCHILDREN

Michael Weller's story of eight college kids rooming together during Vietnam War; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-414-7777; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 7, $10-$15 [through 12/3].

 

MOTHER LOLITA

New play from author of Men on the Verge of a His-Panic Breakdown, about life in L.A. apartment complex; Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-755-0541; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25 [through 12/17].

 

MUSIC & THE SHADOW PEOPLE

Tone poem performed via words, music, dance, film & video installation; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats Sun. at 3, $15 [through 12/3].

 

THE NOSE, TWO & TWO

Double bill of puppets arguing over missing nose plus a meditation on Jorge Luis Borges; 145 6th Ave. (Spring St.), 212-647-0202; call for times, $12 [through 12/3].

 

ONE HOT SUMMER

"Funny how committed people are to love, sex, marriage & divorce"; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 12/3].

 

RED ROSES & PETROL

Dublin, a funeral & a ghost or two; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 12/10].

 

RICHARD III

Adaptation by The Pearl Theater Co.; St. Marks Studio Theater, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-505-3401; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35 [through 12/17].

 

ROMEO & JULIET

All-female retelling of Shakespearean tragedy; Art Gallery, 113 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-946-1777; Tues. at 7, call for price [through 12/19].

 

ROOM TO SWING AN AX, THE ART OF LINGERING, ROOM

Three one-acts about romance, bartenders & goldfish; St. Mark's Studio Theater, 94 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $15-$12 [through 12/31].

 

SAVED OR DESTROYED

Comedy about group of jaded actors performing play about group of jaded actors; The Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 12/3].

 

SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Adaptation of Dickens' classic holiday tale of redemption; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 12/23].

 

SECRET HISTORY

Latest in author Ping Pong's "Undesirable Elements" series; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-529-1557; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $20, $10 st. [through 12/10].

 

SEVEN LAYERS OF SKIN

All-female cast interacts w/audience for night of candid conversation, belly dancing & skin analysis; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$20 [through 12/16].

 

THE SHANEEQUA CHRONICLES

Coming-of-age tale about an African-American woman's life in Harlem; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 12/13].

 

SIGHT SEEING

Television personality wants to trade bright lights for anonymity; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-7529; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 1/7/01].

 

SOLACE

Playwright Glenn Alterman's new comedy traces the life of a gay Judaism professor; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-501-2666; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15, $10 st. [through 12/16].

 

SOUTH OF NO NORTH

Adaptation of Charles Bukowski's collection of shorts from 1973; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-465-0575; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $35 [through 12/17].

 

SPINE

Allyson Spellman and Tongue & Cheek Productions pres. comedy about the rich, their money & feeling guilty about having it; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-561-0182; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 12/10].

 

STAGE BLOOD

Kitsch/parody revival of Charles Ludlam's backstage comedy about traveling theater co. performing Shakespeare; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 12/10].

 

THE TRIALS OF MARTIN GUERRE

A man's claim of identity is challenged after he returns home from serving time in the army; New 42nd St. Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 646-223-3000; Thurs., Sun. & Mon. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 12/17].

 

TRUST

Steven Dietz's comedy about Seattle rock scene; Pelican Studio Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-875-7274; call for times, $15 [through 12/3].

 

20 MINUTES OF IMMORTALITY

Actress Stephanie Sellar stars in production she wrote; Gotham City Improv Theater, 158 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-462-3064; Thurs. at 8, $8 contrib. [through 12/14].

 

THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV

Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 7, Mon. at 8 & 10, $10.99 [through 12/31].

 

THE UNEXPECTED MAN

England's Matthew Warchus (Art, True West) directs Yasmina Reza's play, which stars Alan Bates & Eileen Atkins; Promenade Theater, B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for price [through 12/31].

 

WAITING FOR GODOT

Don Jordan directs modern reworking of Beckett's comedy about two dilapidated transients waiting for man named Godot; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-712-6571; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 12/8].

 

WE CAN'T ALL BE MATT LAUER

Ubiquitous tv personality Bobby Rivers brings his solo romp, "Bobby Rivers' Misadventures in Broadcasting" to the Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-268-9829, ext.1; Mon. at 7, $15 [through 12/18].

 

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW

The New Group's rendition of Joe Orton's sex farce stars Chloë Sevigny, Dylan Baker & Lisa Emery; Playhouse at 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 12/10].

 

Continuing

BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL

Play spans entire career of Weill. Score incl. "Mack The Knife," "September Song" & "My Ship." Post-show "Weill Parties" each week: this Tuesday, Weill's rehearsal pianist Lys Symonette is the guest of honor; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. at 3, Fri. at 10:30, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4:30 & 7:30, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.

 

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.

 

CABIN CRAZY

New comedy by Joseph Coyne; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st./s.c. [through 12/31].

 

COBB

Lee Blessing's look at Hall of Famer Ty Cobb returns for an Off-Broadway run at Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $45, $17.50 st.

 

THE COUNTESS

Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.

 

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; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $40-$45.

 

DIRTY BLONDE

Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring herself, Kevin Chamberlin & Bob Stillman, moves to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65.

 

FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER

Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed continues w/Cronica, Vieques, Casa Propia & more?in Spanish w/English translation via headsets upon request; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $30-$40 [through 12/23].

 

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.

 

4 GUYS NAMED JOSE & UNA MUJER NAMED MARIA

Song & dance routine about four men who have a dream?to stage a show of Latin standards; the Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6240; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $37.50-$47.50.

 

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.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.

 

GAME SHOW

Interactive comedy where audience members become contestants in trivia game & actually win prizes; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$49.50.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 #540 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.

 

MONO

Audience members serve as barflies as they eavesdrop on crew of outcasts incl. nerd dressed in leather, mute, sock puppet & other awkward characters during night out at the local pub; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12.

 

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.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. 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 2/25/01].

 

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

Comedic rendition of Shakespeare's Hamlet presented by all-female cast; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-501-1986; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/23/01].

 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$85 [through 12/30].

 

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. & Tues. 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.

 

TABLETOP

An ad person's wet dream?behind-the-scenes look at commercial-making; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50.

 

TALLULAH HALLELUJAH!

Musical celebration of Tallulah Bankhead's impromptu before a performance by Ella Fitzgerald, w/musical accompaniment by Bob Goldstone; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-354-2200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45.

 

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 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 1/28/01].

 

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.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.