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BAD BOY NIETZCHE

Richard Foreman's 47th production centers on the Nietzche & a dray horse who's being beaten; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 2/8, through 4/30].

 

THE DIRECTOR

What happens when a cast betrays their director; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, $25 [opens 2/15].

 

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; Tues. at 8, $25 [opens 2/10].

 

SATURDAY NIGHT

Stephen Sondeim's first musical, adaptation from Julius J. Epstein's book about young Brooklyn man seeking fame & fortune; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 787-8302; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $11-$61 [opens 2/14, through 3/26].

 

SMALL POTATOES

Bob Rogers' new comedy about crime & the government; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6:30 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $37.50 [opens 1/27, through 2/20].

 

THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO

Revival of Arthur Laurent's 1953 play about romance in Venice; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 2/21, through 5/7].

 

TWO SISTERS & A PIANO

Passion & politics are examined when two women are placed under house arrest for speaking out against Castro's regime; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [opens 2/15, through 3/5].

 

Just Opened

ANOTHER AMERICAN: ASKING & TELLING

The New Group & David Marshall Grant explores military's issues with gays & lesbians; Playhouse at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35 [through 1/30].

 

ARRAH-NA-POGUE (ARRAH OF THE KISS)

Irish romantic comedy set during Irish Rebellion of 1798; The Studio, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 279-4200; Thurs., Tues. & Mon. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/6].

 

BETTERLAND

Student challenges the teaching methods of a tenure teacher; Creative Place Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 229-7556; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $8 st./s.c. [through 2/13].

 

=CELEBRATION

Story of a road trip from Disney Store in Times Square to Florida, the state that loves Mickey; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 592-4005; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 2/12].

 

the DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

Lawrence Axmith directs dramatization based on Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl; NY Youth Theater at Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave., 7th Fl. (64th St.), 888-0696; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/6].

 

DIRTY BLONDE

Claudia Shear stars in production she wrote about "a gal, a guy & Mae West;" New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 460-5475; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat & Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $12 st. [through 2/6].

 

EDWARD II

Shakespeare's classic produced by the Jean Cocteau Repertory; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].

 

FRANKENSTEIN IN LOVE

Clive Barker's play about order & chaos performed by his theater co., Gemini Collision Works; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $12 [through 1/30].

 

GHOSTS

A family is torn apart because of a father's misbehavior, adaptation of Ibsens' classic; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 560-2241; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/12].

 

THE GREASY RIDGE LOOK

Southern-inspired redneck humor pokes fun of a woman's failing beauty school & attempt to promote her White Trash Women of Abuse makeup line; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Thurs. at 7:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 1/27].

 

HANDSHAKE

Hospital drama set in Florida; Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 1/30].

 

HARM'S WAY

Adventures of a cowboy who travels through middle America; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 676-0024; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 2/6].

 

THE HEAD HUNTER

Mark Borkowski's comic story of two cousins, one a mafia hitman, the other a struggling playwright; The Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave., rm. 500 (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 1/30].

 

AN HOUR OF HELL & HARMONY

Comical look at dating; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Thurs. at 8, $10 [through 1/27].

 

HOUSEATRASH

Trav S. D.'s musical satire ripped from American tabloids; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12, incl. free moonshine! [through 2/26].

 

I DIDN'T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON!

Infamous drag queen Jack Beat in her one-(cough cough) woman show; Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 462-9077 or www.jackiebeat.com; Sun. at 10, $10 [through 2/13].

 

INKY

Upper East side couple hires young Muhammed Ali fanatic as their nanny & secrets are revealed; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 802-8007; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [opens 1/20, through 2/12].

 

JEWS & CHRISTIANS IN THE END ZONE

Religious battle between father & daughter; Chino Theater, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8:30, Sun. at 3 & 8:30, $10 [through 2/6].

 

KING JOHN

Rarely produced Shakespearean play filled with political shrewdness; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. 2, Sun. at 3, $45, $10 under 25 years-old [through 2/20].

 

KING LEER

Shakespeare's tragedy at The Theater at West-Park Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 946-5321, res. req.; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $5 [through 2/20].

 

LADY/SPEAK/EASY

A day in the life of Billy Holiday?in honor of Black history month; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 [through 2/13].

 

LEMONADE

Man who's lost his memory randomly appears at housewife's kitchen table, and what do you think she gives him? Lemonade; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, free [through 2/13].

 

THE LIBERTINE

British take on Marquis de Sade combined with murder & rape; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., Su. 305 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), rsvp 726-8624; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 8, $15 [through 1/30].

 

LONG DISTANCE

Musical about one man's search for love, faith & friendship; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 2/13].

 

MEET GEORGE ORWELL

Mark Weston's solo play adapted from Orwell's novels, essays & letters; Sargent Theater, 314 E. 54th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 595-1733; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $20-$25 [through 2/27].

MISHKIN'S PARADISE

Fred Feldman's new production about a Jewish immigrant struggling to obtain "the American dream;" St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 246-7277 ext.32; Sat. at 2, $12, $6 st. or free with canned food [through 1/29].

 

MISS JULIE

Play looks at class warfare & battle of the sexes; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th Fl. (7th Ave.), 316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/19].

 

MONSTER

One-act comedy about adventures of a rural family; Martin R. Kaufman Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-7529; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [through 4/16].

 

MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL

Revival of T.S. Eliot's tale of one man's crusade to separate the Church & State; Impact Theater, 612 8th Ave. (betw. 39th & 40th Sts.), 592-3172; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $13.50 [through 1/30].

 

NOONIE'S MASTERPIECE IN PURPLE

Pre-teen Noonie revamps her family's portrait in art class & not everyone is pleased; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Tues. & Mon. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $8, $5 child. [through 2/20].

 

O'NEILL

Ghosts haunt man's life as he attempts to write autobiographical Long Day's Journey Into Night; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 332-0027; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 1/30].

 

OPERA BURLESQUE & MORE

Four-day festival of opera parodies, cabaret works & arias; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, $12 [through 1/28].

 

AN ORDINARY MIRACLE

Adult version of Beauty & the Beast but with a bear posing as a man who can't kiss the princess; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $12 [through 1/30].

 

OUR PLACE IN TIME

Collage of NYC stories that helped shape past 50 years incl. Cuban Missle Crisis, exploring the boundaries of sexuality, AIDS, etc.; Women's Project & Productions Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $35, $15 st./s.c. [opens 2/6].

 

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Music theater, Frank Gorshin impersonates King Gama; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 864-5400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $31-$46 [through 1/23].

 

QUIEN MATO A HECTOR LAVOE?

Considering the popularity of Latin music, it's no wonder this musical play (Who Killed Hector Lavoe?) pays tribute to the singer known as "El Cantante" (a.k.a Hector Lavoe); 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $35-$50.

 

THE RIDE ACROSS LAKE CONSTANCE

Originally presented at Lincoln Center, now starring Offending the Audience's Peter Handke; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 252-5047; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $12 [through 2/20].

 

SCOTT & ZELDA

Musical about a blustery marriage; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $17.50 [through 1/29].

 

THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS

World premiere of Jonathan Polgar's comedy of separated lovers, both of whom Truffaldino serves without the aforementioned knowledge nor the fact that one of the masters is a female; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 2/24].

 

SEX

Revival of Mae West's controversial 1926 play with music by the Sex Mob; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 429-8122; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun, at 3, $12 [through 1/31].

 

SICILIANO

The National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped extends production focusing on the loss of actor's right leg due to a drunken driver; NTWH, 354 Broome St. (Elizabeth St.), 941-9511; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 1/29].

 

SIZWE BANSI IS DEAD

Black South African man struggles to flee exile; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/13].

 

SPERMEGGA

One woman performance by The Cosby Show's Clarice Taylor; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 353-1176; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [through 2/20].

 

THE TALKING BAND

Musical one-acts with Black Milk Quartet; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 496-3052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15-$18 [opens 1/20, through 2/6].

 

TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON

Adaptation of Vern Snider's novel directed by Ron Nakahara; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 279-4200; Weds. at 7:30, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. at 11:30, Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45, $30 st./s.c. [through 2/13].

 

THICKER THAN WATER

New one-acts incl. Amy Fox's neighborly "Heights," S. Vasanti Saxena's "Baby Blue," Crystal Skillman's first date tale "Tooth" and others; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12, $8 st. [through 2/6].

 

THREE ROADS HOME

Three-one acts about forbidden love, capitol punishment & reincarnation; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 532-8887; Sun. at 1, $12 [through 1/30].

 

THE VOYSEY INHERITANCE

Oz's George Morforgen stars in Harley Granville-Baker's 1905 production; The Mint Theater, Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-0231; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 2/13].

 

VULTURE

Play divulges gossip life of Hush-Hush, starring Mr. Werth, Terri Mowrey, Adrian Bewley & Mary Birdsong; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 724-0048 or 777-6088; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 1/29].

 

WHAT TO DO ABOUT NOTHING

Retelling of Shakespeare's Much To Do About Nothing; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 2/6].

 

WHY WE DON'T BOMB THE AMISH

Casey Fraser's solo stand-up/storytelling with live music by Mark Wade & Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 420-8877 or 777-6088; call for times, $15 [through 2/13].

 

A WINTER'S TALE

Latest Shakespearean production brought to life by Bottom's Dream Arts, the same folks responsible for A Midsummer Night's Dream; Third Eye Rep. Theater, 22 W. 34th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 502-0887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/5].

 

Continuing

THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS

Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare's 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.

 

the countess

Drama based on true story, scandal that rocked Victorian England. Weds. performance feat. film producer Tara Millais; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 594-2826; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45, $35 st./s.c.

 

DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR

Barry Humphires' dolls himself up to portray a housewife, British royalty advisor & whatever else he dreams up; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 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 DONKEY SHOW

"A Midsummer Night's 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.

 

the ELEPHANT MAN

Musical traces life of one man's journey from side-show freak to Broadway star; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 875-7785; Mon. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.

 

THE EXACT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE

Small Southern town is put in an uproar when son doesn't comply with mother's expectations; the Century Theater, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.

 

EXTREME GIRL

Barbara Blackburn takes on multiple personalities to convey messages about beauty, love & society's expectations of women, with most monologues transcribing the "good girl gone bad" scenario?dominatrix, sex toys, etc.; Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/27].

 

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.), 239-6200; Weds. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.

 

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE 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-$52.50.

 

INAPPROPRIATE

A look inside the minds & hearts of teenager's, adapted from stories written by DeSisto school graduates; Theater Row Theater, 424 W. 42nd St. (betw 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$40 [through 1/30].

 

JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD

Musical based on Joyce's 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 [through 2/20].

 

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM

Interactive comedy written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan; St. Luke's 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 25th 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.

 

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.

 

NOW HEAR THIS

Kathy Buckley's tales about being an American hearing-impaired comedienne; Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $25-$45.

 

OUR SINATRA

Celebration of Hoboken's 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 man's indecision about his future sparks unsolicited advice & meddling from four Italian-American grandparents; John Housman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $47.50.

 

THE PASSION OF FRIDA KAHLO

Actress Priscilla Lopez plays celebrated Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, play formerly known as Goodbye My Friduchita; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $45.

 

THE PRICE

Arthur Miller's play about brothers reuniting to sort through deceased father's belongings; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 353-0303; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$65.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80.

 

SUMMER '69

Production reopens at new theater. Comical musical explores historical events such as Woodstock, Vietnam War & landing on the moon. Live rock 'n' roll band accompaniment performs music by Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan & the like; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $19.69-$49.50.

SWING

Musical & dance celebration feat. vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.

 

UNCLE JACK

Play based on Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, set in rural hills of West Virginia; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 604-4195; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$35.

 

WAITING IN THE WINGS

Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70.

 

Long Runs

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (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 B'way (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 Theater's production of Kander & Ebb's classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.

 

CATS

Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (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 Sandy Duncan; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$75.

 

THE FANTASTICKS

Longest-running musical; Sullivan St. Theater, 181 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

 

FOSSE

Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$80.

 

HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH

A rock 'n' roll glam-punk musical inspired by Plato's Symposium; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200 or www.hedwig.com; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $19.99-$49.50 [through 1/30].

 

JEKYLL & HYDE

Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite General Hospital actor Jack Wagner; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 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. B'way & 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. (B'way), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$85.

 

MISS SAIGON

B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (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 B'way (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. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.

 

RAGTIME

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 214 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $31-$81.

 

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.

 

SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW

Airline humor & travel gags at the Ibis Theater, 321 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 799-4599; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. at 2:30, $50-$55.

 

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

Production about the French Revolution; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds. at 2 & 8, Thurs. at 2, Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45-$80.

 

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

Broadway musical based on songs of Leiber & Stoller, Rick Springfield joins the cast from 10/19-10/31; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80 [through 1/16].

 

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.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $65-$75.