THEATER In Previews THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST Play traces series of events ...
THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST
Play traces series of events that occur after a mother (played by Mary Steenburgen) abandons her husband & daughter before returning home to ask forgiveness; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40 [opens 10/11].
BIG POTATO
Black comedy, seduction & the holocaust; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $40-$45 [opens 10/22, through 11/5].
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; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$45 [opens 10/22].
A CLASS ACT
Musical suggests that it's not success that matters but what one does for love; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, 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, $20 st. [opens 10/31].
COMPANY
Rude Mechanicals' reworking of Samuel Beckett's late prose work; Rude Room at Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-414-5136; Weds., Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 9:30, $14 [opens 10/11].
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, Sun. at 2, call for price [opens 10/19].
THE ELEPHANT MAN
Revival of musical that traces life of one man's journey from side-show freak to B'way star; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [opens 10/11, through 10/29].
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 [opens 10/18].
GAMESHOW
Interactive comedy where the audience members can become contestants in trivia game & actually win prizes; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Tues. at 8, $35-$49.50.
LES MIZRAHI
Cabarets by Mr. Fashion designer himself, Isaac Mizrahi; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, $30-$35 [opens 10/19, through 11/25].
MONEY
Social comedy about hustlin' for dough; Studio Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; Weds. & Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $17-$19 [opens 10/6].
PARTY DEVIL
Ken Bullock stars as female political activist fighting to stop Mint T., the gay gangster rapper among other things; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Tues. at 8, $15, $12 ad., $8 st./s.c. [opens 10/13, through 10/28].
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; Tues. at , $24-$69 [opens 10/24].
STRANGER
Debut of Craig Lucas' production about two airline passengers seated next to each other, one being an ex-con; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 10/17].
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 10/10].
TEXTS FOR NOTHING
First debuted during 1991's NY Shakespeare Festival, Bill Irwin's "new vaudeville" claims to explore lesser known works by 20th-century greats; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210, ext.2; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15-$25 [opens 10/15, through 11/5].
Just Opened
ALL OVER
Last few days of a dying man's life are examined by his wife, daughter, mistress, doctor, son, best friend & nurse; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-472-1789; call for times, $10 [through 10/22].
ARABIAN NIGHTS
England's Young Vid Theater Co. pres. modern retelling of classic fable; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Thurs. & Fri. at 7, Sat. at 1 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 6, $10-$25 [through 10/22].
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 11/4].
BENT TO THE FLAME
Doug Tompos' solo production about the relationship between Tennessee Williams & poet Hart Crane; T. Schreiber Studio, 83 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-741-0209; Fri. & Sat. at 10:15, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 10/8].
BIG CACTUS
Play traces life of Bob, husband who searches for spirituality while harvesting cacti to finance his dreams; The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-615-6906; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/7].
BLITHE SPIRIT
Stephen Hollis' interpretation of Noel Coward's comedy of ex-wives & an unhappy homecoming, part of Pearl Theater's 17th season of classics; 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35 [through 10/22].
THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTION
What happens when young writer becomes assistant to celebrated novelist; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 10/15].
CALENDAR GIRLS
Melinda Buckley's amusing look at the holidays; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Mon. at 7, $12 [through 10/23].
CARDBOARD MOON
Rock musical about heroine who thinks she's a man & that casual sex has no repercussions; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/8].
COWBOYS
Wild, wild west musical w/a B movie twist; 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 10/21].
THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
Jean Cocteau Repertory produces Biltzstein's classic American musical; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 10/19].
THE CRUMPLE ZONE
Jason Moore, associate director of Les Miserables, directs new comedy involving "five very different men as they confront questions of love, infidelity, & friendship over one frantic holiday weekend" at The Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35 [through 10/29].
DERELICTS & DREAMERS, MY LAST DUCHESS
Manhattan Theater Source pres. two world premieres of unpublished & unproduced work by Tennessee Williams; 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-260-4698; call for times, $15 [through 10/7].
DOLL
Twisted reworking of A Doll's House blends Henrik Ibsen's classic w/everyone's favorite disproportionate plastic Mattel toy; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, $15-$20 [through 11/19].
DON JUAN IN HELL
Dramatic reading of George Bernard Shaw's third act dream sequence from Man & Superman; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$35 [through 10/8].
FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER
Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed continues w/La Proxima Parada & Fresa Y Chocolate?in Spanish with 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].
THE FOUR CORNERS OF SUBURBIA
New England grammar school teacher reevaluates past choices he has made & the outlook of his future; 30th St. Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-712-8548; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 10/8].
GLORIA
All-female cast known as The Lady Cavaliers battle it out, literally, during a five-act fantasy involving a princess, rebellious prostitutes, magical tress, heroic nuns & a beast; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-726-8301; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/21].
GRAND CENTRAL OR...A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TERMINAL
Charmaine Broad takes on multiple roles during her solo performance at West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-865-5080; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 10/12].
THE IMMIGRANT
Musical centers around true story of Russian Jew who moves to rural Texas; Cap21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $37.50 [through 10/7].
IMPERFECT CHEMISTRY
Musical reworking of classic tale about two geneticists trying to cure baldness; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-420-8000; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7, $50.
IT AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Tony nominee about birth of blues. Songs incl. "Sweet Home Chicago," "Fever," "Goodnight Irene," "The Thrill Is Gone," & "Let The Good Times Roll"; B.B. King Blues Club, 243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. at 2 & 8, Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $50.
KING LEAR
Modern reworking of Shakespearean classic feat. The Waltons' Ralph Waite; Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 10/29].
A LESSON BEFORE DYING
Based on novel of same title about two African American men in their 40s sentenced to death for a crime they didn't commit; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [through 10/15].
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.
MATHNAVI
Adaptation of Rumi's epic poem; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $15-$20 [through 10/15].
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; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $40, $24 st./s.c. [through 12/14].
A MOMENT TOO SOON
Back to the Future gone bad; Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-591-1405; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/8].
NIGHTCLUBBING
Three one-acts looking at youth culture & their nighttime activities; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-971-1026; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 10/21].
NOT WAVING...
Revival of Gen LeRoy's production focuses on life of widow & relationship w/her suicidal daughter; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-502-3604; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/22].
OCTOBERFEST 2000
More than 50 playwrights pres. staged works, works-in-progress & readings during annual event that celebrates the arts; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-247-4982; call for times, $7 [through 11/5].
THE PLAY
Andre Brown's tap dance play w/teenagers, inspired by Bring in Da Noise/Bring on Da Funk; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 10/8].
PLAY: A FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN PLAYS
NY Play Development LLC pres. Jennifer Sokolov's "Unveiling" tale which looks at her family's past & present life; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-859-6625; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 10/8].
RICHARD III
Frog & Peach Theater Co. at West-Park Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-946-5321; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/22].
SACRED JOURNEY
Solo triumph of Native American "Indian John's" degrading story of life on the streets in NYC; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-332-0027; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/29].
THE SEAGULL
Aaron Beall directs one of the classics, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000's tribute to Chekhov; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 10/9].
SHOES
Disaster strikes when two men fall in love with the same pair of shoes; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 10/22].
SIMONE ALONE
Play inspired by Georges Bataille's erotic novel Story of the Eye, set during 20s; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, $15 [through 10/22].
THE SOUL OF AN INTRUDER
New play about woman in love triangle with two dudes by Steve Braunstein; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. at 2, $30 [through 10/14].
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.-Mon. at 8, $35 [through 10/22].
SPORT-FUCKERS
Named after doc. about middle-aged folks screwing for the sport of it, this sex romp delves into the lives of Christian swingers & wife-swapping parties; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 10/22].
STEALIN' HOME
How African-American Jackie Robinson changed the state of major league baseball when he played second baseman for the Dodgers in 1947; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $25-$40 [through 11/12].
STREET OF BLOOD
Religious epic presented by Ronnie Burkett & his 34-piece puppet troupe; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $15 st. [through 10/15].
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
Macabre tale based on musical w/same title; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 10/15].
THE TEMPEST, ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
The Globe Rep. Co. pres. two of William Shakespeare's classics set in the future; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-209-2917; Tues. at 8, $13, $22 for both [through 10/21].
THAT ILK
Set during the McCarthy "witchunt" era, writer Nancy Dean exposes one family's secrets as they each search for identity; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-591-0793; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35, $25 s.c.
TRIALS & FIBRILLATIONS
"A Clintonesque 4-door Oval Office farce" in rep. w/comedies, "Bartox" & "Nine"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat & Sun. at 3, call for price [through 10/8].
TWO SMALL BODIES
Morality play about a police officer who is smitten for the suspect in a murder case; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $35 [through 10/15].
THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV
Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 7, Mon. at 8 & 10, $10.99 [through 12/31].
WELCOME TO OUR CITY
Jonathan Bank directs Thomas Wolfe production in honor of playwright's 100th birthday; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19 [through 10/8].
WHAT A MOON
How intimacy & being close to someone drastically affects one's behavior, exhibited through four shorts; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-353-7792; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st. [through 10/8].
WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS DAN!
Reworking of Shakespeare presented by Dan at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-270-6131; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/7].
WHERE DID VINCENT VAN GOGH
The Simpsons' Dan Castellaneta takes on several roles as he attempts to answer the question "What would happen to an actor if his body was overtaken by an alien as he is in the midst of doing a show about the famous painter?"; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-971-4200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35 [through 10/8].
WHERE EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING
Dan, a finance type meets Tracy, a shy graphic design type; Ryan Theater, 128 Chamber St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-539-8892; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8; $25 [through 10/14].
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.
WYOMING
Play captures lives' of three institutionalized women who escape & drive across country to Wyoming; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 10/8].
Continuing
ANATOMY OF A KNUCKLEHEAD
Play combines elements of Ghost Dog & Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Juice in the Hood while it traces the last hours before hiphop head Prejudice is killed by Nemesis; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:15, $12 [through 10/21].
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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL
Play spans entire career of Weill. Score incl. "Mack The Knife," "September Song" & "My Ship"; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
CAFé MILLENNIUM
Comedy about slam poetry nights; 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-388-7947; Sun. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 11/26].
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 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. 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.
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.
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. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $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.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
One of the longest running musicals 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 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.
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.
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 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, $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.
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 12/00].
SPINNING INTO BUTTER
Small NE college is forced to deal with issues of racism when series of racist notes are addressed to an African-American student, part of Lincoln Center Festival 2000; Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $50 [through 10/28].
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. & 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. This week, Nell Carter, Kathleen Chalfant & Annabella Sciorra; 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.
WHY DON'T WE BOMB THE AMISH
Playwright & actor Casey Fraser's comical exploration of hypocrisy, anger & subway rage; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 718-832-3822; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15.
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, 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 Vicki Lewis, 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 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 blonde rock god, Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) until Baywatch's David Hasselhoff takes over on Oct. 17?not sure he's going to pull it off 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.
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; 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.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.