THEATER In Previews ALMOST FAMOUS Look at Bruce Vilanch’s glorified life of movie ...
ALMOST FAMOUS
Look at Bruce Vilanchs glorified life of movie screenings, VIP parties, backstage schmoozing & sleazy nightly adventures; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 741-0391; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $35-$40 [opens 5/11].
CITY CANYONS
Rock n roll musical about redemption, set in East Village during the 80s; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 938-2321 or 279-4200; Fri.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [opens 4/30, through 5/21].
CRIMES OF THE HEART
Entertaining look at family life; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 726-1741; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 2, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/13].
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shears production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring herself, Kevin Chamberlin & Bob Stillman moves to Broadways Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$60 [opens 5/1].
HOTEL UNIVERSE
Philip Barrys story about a popular summer resort on the French Riviera; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 Bway (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 279-4200; Weds. at 8, Thurs. at 7, Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [opens 4/27, through 5/7].
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.), 505-0700; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $20-$40 [opens 5/18].
the MUSIC MAN
Meredith Wilsons adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical with choreography by Susan Stroman; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$85 [opens 4/27].
MY BLACKIE
Man returns to his childhood town only to realize you can never really go home, Flemish playwright Arne Sierens directs; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 502-0263; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Mon. at 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c. [opens 4/29, through 5/21].
PREACHING TO THE PERVERTED
Holly Hughes solo piece chronicles her 1990 case against the National Endowment For The Arts; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288 or www.ps122.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20 [opens 5/21].
WAKE UP & SMELL THE COFFEE
A must for every morning–series of monologues by Eric Bogosian, follow-up to Sex, Drugs & Rock N Roll; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, $29.50-$49.50 [opens 5/4].
THE WILD DUCK
Century Center for the Performing Arts Ibsen Series pres. first of 12 works by Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen; 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 982-6782; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 5/4, through 5/20].
Just Opened
the acting companys REPERTORY SEASON
Richard B. Sheridans The Revivals with Anne Justine DZmuras Macbeth; Playhouse at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Tues. at 8, $15-$50 [through 5/13].
BERLIN TO BROADWAY
Musical celebration of Kurt Weill; Theater Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 288-3246, ext.3; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/28].
BLOOD ON THE DINING ROOM FLOOR
Adaptation of Gertrude Steins story; Peter Norton Space, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 5/7].
BLOOD TYPE: RAGU
Immigrant family struggles to maintain their roots when they move to America; Belmont Playhouse, 2385 Arthur Ave. (betw. Hughes & 187th Sts.), 718-364-4700; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 4/30].
BRACE YOURSELF
The press release claims its a "Mad Magazine-type sendup of Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie;" La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/30].
BRIDGES
Two one-acts, "Reach Out & Touch Someone," about the relationship between an elderly women & an prank caller & "You & The Night & The Music," about an accountant who lives as a crossdresser during the weekends; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8:15, $12 [through 4/29].
THE BROTHERS BERG
Arizona Golden Gloves champion, Doug Olear stars in drama about sibling rivalry; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25.
CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES
Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Vegabond, Uncle Vanya, The Witch & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.
CLAUDETTE: IMPRESSIONS OF A YOUNG ACTRESS
Lisa Stocks one-woman production about boxing, snake-handling, lesbian parties & the "Kootch" movement; Producers Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $16 [through 4/29].
THE CHILDREN
The press release claims its a "bizarre exciting new show...low-budget b-musical poperetta...just like Wit. Except with songs. And no chemo;" Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/29].
CITY CANYONS
Musical showdown of good vs. evil; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 938-2321; Sun. at 7, $12 [through 5/21].
cobb
Lee Blessings look at Hall of Famer, Ty Cobb; Melting Pot Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-7400; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $35 [through 5/20].
CONTACT
Dance/theater piece returns to Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. Bway & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80.
COWBOY
Musical revisits Western films from the 40s; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 5/6].
DO JUMP!
Portland, Oregon company, Extremely Physical Theater combines athletics, theater & live music accompaniment; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (Bway), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$25 [through 4/30].
fiorello laguardia high school
High school students concentrating in dramatics perform Once in a Lifetime by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart & Stage Door by Edna Ferber; LaGuardia High School Aud., 100 Amsterdam Ave. (65th St.), 496-0700, #4930, option 2; call for times, $6 [through 5/20].
FIRST LIGHT
Second annual "Festival of New Dramatic Works about Science & Technology" feat. Arthur Girons Moving Bodies & Bob Clymans The Secret Order; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/29].
THE FIVE HYSTERICAL GIRLS THEOREM
Young love, math equations & deception, David Herskovits directs; Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 358-3657; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12-$15 [through 5/13].
FOUR GUYS NAMED JOSã
Four men with the same name compete for a ladys hand; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/7].
FRIENDS, LOVERS & STRANGERS
Two weeks of one-acts incl. "The Lottery," "The Deal," "The Wake," "Big As Life," "Tea Leaves," "When I Was Alive" & "Men on the Menu;" Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 7 & 9, Sun. at 5 & 7, $15 [through 5/14].
GODARD (DISTANT & RIGHT)
Columbia Univ. students premiere new production/theater piece which employs film clips by French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 854-3859; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c.[through 5/7].
the GREEN BIRD
Director of The Lion King, Julie Taymors new cynical fable adapted from Italian tale by Carlo Gozzi; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Bway), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $45-$75.
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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81.
JITNEY
August Moons look at African American experiences during 20th-century; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 246-4422; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $51.
JUDITHS STORY
Retelling of the life of Shakespeare presented by the American Theatre of Actors at Sargent Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 581-3044; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/29].
JULIUS CAESAR
A Crew of Patches revive Shakespeares tragedy; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 243-2805; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/7].
LAST CHANCE FOR HAPPINESS
Bensonhurst woman must choose between being a housewife & chasing her dream; T. Schreiber Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/14].
LATINOTEATRO 2000
Fourteen week festival of musicals, comedies, dramas & classical works by five New York Latino Theater Companies; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 260-4080 ext.16; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4, $10-$20 [through 6/18].
LAY ME DOWN
Story of two musicians who shared everything incl. marriage; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 420-8877; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/21].
LOOKING GLASS THEATERS WRITER/DIRECTORS FORUM
Up & coming female playwrights pres. new works-in-progress. This week, a young woman battles "the evil sauce" in The Calling, sisters reminisce childhood memories during Taking the Blame & a look at Jewish survival in Hungary circa 1994, Wallenberg; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $10 [through 7/2].
the LYNCHING OF LEO FRANK
Play revisits 1913 trial involving murder & racism; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216, Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/7].
MACBETH
Jeff Sult directs new version of Shakespeares classic at Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Sun.-Tues. at 7, $12 [through 5/9].
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Anthony Amato directs adaptation of Puccinis classic at Amato Opera, 319 Bowery (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 228-8200; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $25, $20 s.c./child [through 5/7].
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
2texans & Faux-Real Theater Co. pres. William Shakespeares classic, Mahayana Landowne directs; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/21].
MEDEA
Euripides contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson, pre-show symposium with director on Thurs. at 7:30; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds. at 7, Thurs. at 8, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 5/21].
NEW WORK NOW
Seventh annual festival of new play readings. This week, readings incl. Cyclone, Summertime, Hortensia & the Museum of Dreams, Furious Blood & Fucking A, part of Shakespeare Festival at Joes Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 260-2400, res. req.; Weds.-Sun. at 7, free.
NOHO FRINGE FESTIVAL
Short plays by emerging playwrights & artists; Snapper-Bear Studios, 8 Bond St. (betw. Bway & Lafayette Sts.), 777-2660; Thurs. & Fri. at 8:45, $10 [through 4/28].
OPERAWORKS 2000
Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieris The Ballad of Baby Doe & Salome by Douglas Moore & Richard Strauss; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 s.c., $5 st. [through 7/1].
THE PENIS CHRONICLES
David L. Patersons celebration of the male genitalia, in response to Eve Enslers Vagina Monologues; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 5/29].
THE POPE & THE WITCH
What happens when a pope is forced to change his thoughts about drugs & birth control; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 633-1292; Weds., Fri.-Sun. at 8, $25, $15 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
ROSE
Story traces the life of a women who went from park benches & ghettos to city life; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. Bway & 6th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $30-$60 [through 5/27].
THE SACRIFICIAL KING...A PLAY FOR JOHN LENNON
Margaret McCarthys exploration of an idol through rock n roll poetry; Access Theater, 380 Bway (White St.), 591-1931; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/27].
SEEING HAVEL
Three-act drama about a woman whos driven to met her childhood hero, Vaclav Havel; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 560-5671; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/30].
THE SENTENCE
Judge questions his morals when deciding whether or not to sentence a dirty-handed politician; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28].
7 1/2 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MISTRESSES
Comical look at the lives of mistresss, presented by Lisa Phillips at Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 414-7777; Fri. at 6:30, $15 [through 4/28].
SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE: HOW TO BE A RED HOT SHAKESPEAREAN LOVER
Gregory Steinbruner & Eve Hartmanns part workshop, part game show at St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 358-5956; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/13].
SOMEONE WHO WILL WATCH OVER ME
New theater group, The Twisted Muse, debuts new work at Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., #305 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), rsvp 718-931-3580; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:45, $15 [through 4/30].
SPAIN
Drunken man passes out & wakes up to a crossdresser named Clark who says, "I want to open you up wide open!;" Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 5/7].
TALES FROM THE DRAGON Y2K
Comedic one-act fantasy play; The Producers Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-987-3155; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/30].
TALKING WITH
Play explores choices women make & their effects; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 5/13].
TO KILL CHARLOTTE
Russian director Slaca Stepnovs adaptation of Chekhovs tragic fantasy Ivanov; Greenwich Village Center, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 841-5454; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 6, $12 [through 5/14].
TRUTH/KISS
Two one-acts look at childhood memories; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Weds. & Tues. at 7:30, $12 [through 5/3].
ULTRA-LIGHT
Hemmingway-inspired play about knocking the monkey off ones back; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/30].
UNCLE VANYA
Michael Mayer directs Anton Chekhovs story of unfulfilled dreams & lost love; Roundabouts 42 St. Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 719-1300; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [through 6/11].
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Enslers documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews & interpreted by Claire Danes, Jennifer Lewis & Mary McDonnell [Weds.-Sun.]; Mo Gaffney, Marsha Mason & Lynn Whitfield [Tues.]–new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
THE VALLEY OF IAO
Theater/dance work about Catholic street preacher living in Maui; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 5/14].
WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Arthur Penn directs American classic at Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200, res. req.; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 5/14].
Continuing
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 Bway (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
BAD BOY NIETZCHE
Richard Foremans 47th production centers on the Nietzche & a dray horse whos beaten; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 4/30].
THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS
Hiphop rendition of Shakespeares The Comedy of Errors; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35.
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. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
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.), 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.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, $37.50-$40.
THE DONKEY SHOW
"A Midsummer Nights disco" at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 307-4100 or 971-1016 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $25.
ENOUGH ABOUT ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman reveals secrets during her off-Broadway musical debut at Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Modes humorous look inside one of Manhattans trendiest restaurant opens off-Broadway starring Mark Setlock from Rent; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 239-6200; Weds. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.
I LOVE YOU, YOURE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals;" Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.
JAMES BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE
Play explores racial issues circa 1963; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 279-4200; Weds., Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.
JAMES JOYCES THE DEAD
Musical based on Joyces short opens on Broadway at the Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$75.
THE last supper
Interpretation of da Vincis famous painting; St. Lukes Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12-$20.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM
Interactive comedy written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan; St. Lukes Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 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.), 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 ONeills production about an alcoholic; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70.
MURDERED BY THE MOB
Production moves off-Broadway to Arno Ristorante, 141 W. 38th St. (betw. Bway & 7th Ave.), 800-687-3374; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, $55, incl. dinner & show.
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.), 463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $45-$65.
OUR SINATRA
Celebration of Hobokens favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 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 mans indecision about his future sparks unsolicited advice & meddling from four Italian-American grandparents; John Housman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $47.50.
PANACHE
Lisa Pelikan stars as a social bumble bee who changes the life of Eric Pierpoint, a bitter artist; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwoods 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 Bway (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80.
SWING
Musical & dance celebration feat. vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO
Revival of Arthur Laurents 1953 play about romance in Venice; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. Bway & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [through 5/7].
TRUE WEST
Matthew Warchus (Art) directs Sam Shepards 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 Bway (50th St.), 239-6200; call for times, $65.
WAITING IN THE WINGS
Noel Cowards production about a retirement home for women actresses; Eugene ONeill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70.
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 Bway (46th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$75.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Palace Theater, 1564 Bway (47th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, $22.50-$80.
CABARET
The Roundabout Theaters production of Kander & Ebbs classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. Bway & 7th Ave.), 239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.
CATS
Winter Garden Theater, 1634 Bway (50th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75.
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Sharon Lawrence, Charlotte dAmboise & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.
THE FANTASTICKS
Longest-running musical; Sullivan St. Theater, 181 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 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. Bway & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographers oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 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 everyones favorite General Hospital actor Jack Wagner; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
LES MISERABLES
Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (Bway), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$85.
MISS SAIGON
Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables now in its 9th year; Bway Theater, 1681 Bway (53rd St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.
PERFECT CRIME
Long-running murder mystery; Duffy Theater, 1553 Bway (46th St.), 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. Bway & 8th Ave.), 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.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$80.
TONY & TINAS WEDDING
Same interactive musical theater, now in its 12th year of production; St. Lukes Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), reception at Vinnie Blacks Vegas Room, Hotel Edison, 221 W. 46th St. (betw. Bway & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2 & 7, $65-$75.