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THE BOOK OF LIZ
New play by Amy & David Sedaris, who humbly 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 [opens 3/26, through 5/5].
EMILITA & THE FAERY GLEN, KNOW HAPPINESS
Double bill feat. mythical stuff about Sun Goddess & "Soldiers of the Sea," plus a 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].
THE INVENTION OF LOVE
A.E. Housman goes back in time to confront his younger self, played by Robert Sean Leonard; 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 [opens 3/29, through 5/27].
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 [opens 3/26].
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].
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 [opens 3/25].
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 [opens 3/25, through 4/22].
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].
THE ARSONIST
Story of three men whose lives intersect at a run-down Melbourne bar; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-560-7379; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/24].
BASKETBALL LESSONS
Brooklyn buddies relive past to strengthen friendship; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:45, $10 [through 3/25].
BAT BOY THE MUSICAL
The Weekly World News' second biggest headline 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.
BEARDED IRIS
Story of lovers struggling to co-write play & work out their Irreconcilable Differences; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-330-0680; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/1].
BEDBUG
Poet Mayakovsky's "suicidal flameout"; Theater et al, Studio 1204, 330 W. 38th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-303-8105; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/24].
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. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $20-$55 [through 4/8].
BREAKER: AN AERIAL OPERA
Magical land full of children, puppets & women who dance on floating chairs; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $8-$15 [through 3/24].
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.
CLOSING TIME
Three pieces of pub theater w/live music, based on writings of Flann O'Brien; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-316-1446; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, $20 incl. drink of your choice [through 3/31].
DOGEATERS
Play about life in 1980s' Philippines based on Jessica Hagedorn's novel of same title; Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 3/25].
DOING JUSTICE
One-woman show based on interviews the playwright conducted in Denver after Columbine; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-255-3940; call for times, $5 [through 4/1].
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].
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Or "Lunch Hour Theater." Actors read one acts by Arthur Miller, Grace Paley & such; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.) 212-475-3424; call for times & prices [through 3/29].
FRANKIE'S WEDDING
See Frankie the 13-year old girl "struggling w/her feelings," based on Carson McCullers' novel?The Member of the Wedding; Orchard Theater, 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-946-1594; call for times & prices [through 4/1].
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].
GIRLFRIEND
Two high schoolers from Nebraska come to terms w/their sexual feelings for each other; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Mon. at 9, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 3/26].
GOOD THIEF
Brain D'arcy James stars as petty criminal in play by Conor McPherson; Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-560-7284; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 3/25].
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].
HIGH DIVE
Leslie Ayvazian's one-woman comedy about family & life in general; MCC Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-7765; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$25 [through 3/25].
I, ANATOLIA
Chronicles 15 "ordinary heroes," all women living in Turkey; Fazil's, 743 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-460-1843; Sat. & Sun. at 9, $20 [through 3/31].
I WILL BEAR WITNESS
Based on German-Jew Victor Klemperer's diaries during the Nazi reign; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; call for times, $25-$40 [through 4/1].
THE IDIOT
Dramatization of Dostoyevsky's novel starring John Lenartz as Myshkin; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40.
IF IT WAS EASY...
Behind the scenes comedy about Broadway musical; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-947-8844; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices [through 4/1].
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.
INDIGO RAT
Cabaret-style musical set in Berlin betw. the wars; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-366-5438; Mon. at 7, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 3/26]
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.
JIG SAW
Dawn Powell's comedy about ladies-who-lunch mother & daughter battling for heart of young stallion; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-561-9635; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/1].
JUILLIARD'S DRAMA DIVISION
Puts on five repertory plays feat. graduating seniors, beginning w/Richard II; Juilliard Theater, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-769-7406; Fri.-Mon. at 8, call for prices [through 3/26].
LA RONDE
Arthur Schnitzler's look at women, men, love & sexual behavior; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $15, $13 st. [through 3/25].
THE LAST AMERICAN
Sci-fi rock musical; Baby Jupiter, 170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY; call for times, $10-$15 [through 3/25].
LAVA
Richard Foreman directs experimental production w/nothing but props, scripts & audience participation, last Mon. of every month; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Mon. at 8, $5.
LOBBY HERO
Young security guard entangles himself in murder investigation; Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45 [through 3/25].
THE LONDON CUCKOLDS
Rake Ned Rambles cuts a swath through London society; Blue Heron Art Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-290-1595; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 3/24].
MACHINAL
Based on life of Helen Jones, urban house-wife turned adulterer & murder; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-358-5182; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12-$19 [through 3/25].
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, $25-$40 [through 4/8].
MARC MARON
Constantly working entertainer shares his latest one-man comedy; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391; Tues. at 8:30, $10 [through 3/27].
MEDEA
Jean Anouilh's mommy dearest, you should know that cannibalism in Greek myth exclusively involves eating one's own children; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $13 st. [through 3/25].
NEVER THE SINNER
Based on Leopold-Loeb case, where two uppercrust youngsters kidnapped & killed a child for the intellectual challenge; 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-802-8305; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/31].
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.
NIGHT & DAY
Journalists fight to break a story about emerging African nation; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $40, $24 s.c., $20 st. [through 3/22].
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.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $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].
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].
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.
A PLAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF WOMEN
Celebrate Women's History Month w/work by Awilda Bravo, Joy Langer, Kimberly Harris Riggs & others; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; call for times & complete sched., $15, $13 st. [through 3/28].
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].
PROPHET IN LIMBO
Journey through the life of W.E.B. DuBois; Metro Baptist Church, 410 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-695-1596; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Thurs. at 2, Sun. at 4, $25 [through 3/31].
PURGATORY PROJECT
Monologues by Freud, Tchaikovsky, Robert Oppenheimer & Lee Harvey Oswald; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, call for price [through 3/25].
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].
RICHARD II
Austin Pendleton stars as villain you love to hate in playing-it-straight adaptation by Frog & Peach Theater Co.; West-Park Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-946-5321; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/1].
ROCKSTAR
Frontman of fictional band Solace (there happens to be a real, ass-kicking Solace in NJ) can't face "harsh realities" of the music industry & leaves for solo career; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-489-1632; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $15 [through 3/24].
ROMEO & JULIET
David Garrick takes his stab...plus the missing extra scene, w/the cat; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-9434; call for times, $15 [through 3/25].
THE ROVER
Aphra Behn's classic tale of sex, love & marriage; The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 3/25].
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].
RUNNING
Play about children, abuse & the truth; call 718-748-0739 for locations, times & prices [through 3/28].
SEX, MARRIAGE & ROADKILL
Relationship Analysis 101; Blue Heron Arts Center, 121 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-462-9233; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 11, $15 [through 3/24].
SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO
Titillation & rejection in the Chicago singles scene, but can it top the Blind Date where the guy tries to kiss the girl four times in the limo?; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15-$20 [through 3/28].
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Short plays feat. new writers & directors Randy Sharp, David Guion, Ami Armstrong & more; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; call for times, $10 [through 3/24].
SOME OF MY PARTS
Female party addict realizes what the French knew all along?we are born & we die alone; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; call for times, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 3/27].
SPOOKY DOG & THE TEENAGE GANG MYSTERIES
Scooby Doo parody, just in case you don't see enough of him on the Cartoon Network, which owns the rights to all of Hanna Barbera but refuses to show anything else; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri. at 10:30, $15 [through 3/30].
STARMITES
Space-age comic book musical nominated for six Tonys returns 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.
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].
THE TEMPEST-TOSSED
Berlin 1946: two women, one affair; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/1].
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].
THREESOME
Evening of one-acts by William Packard; American Theater of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3044; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, call for prices [through 3/24].
THROUGH HER EYES
Solo performances by women of color; 212-744-6092 for locations & times; $15 [through 4/5].
2001: A SPOTLIGHT ON FESTIVAL ODYSSEY
Nine plays by Richard Morell, Charles Grippo & more; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & complete sched., $15 [through 3/25].
UNION
Story of one of 400 women who fought in the Civil War disguised as men; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15, $13 st./s.c. [through 3/24].
URBAN ZULU MAMBO
Collection of short works performed by Regina Taylor; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-7529; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [through 3/25].
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.
VOICES FROM THE HOLY & NOT SO HOLY LAND
Steven Greenstein's one-man show about Israel & the Jewish Diaspora; Red Room Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/25].
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.
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring Kathy Najimy, Kevin Chamberlin & Bob Stillman, moves to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65.
END OF THE WORLD PARTY
Chuck Ranberg's new comedy about several men who share a house on Fire Island, starring Jim J. Bullock of Hollywood Squares fame; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45-$49.50.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY
Parody of 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 inside 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.
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; 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 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.
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.
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-$65.
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.
PETE 'N' KEELY
Musical comedy looks back at 60s sitcom about "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" Pete & Keely, now divorced like the rest of us; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$55.
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.
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" 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 Ben Vereen & 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.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring David Hasselhoff?not sure he's going to top fave Sebastian Bach. Time to get Axl in on the scene; 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.
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.