THEATER In Previews BAD BOY NIETZCHE Richard Foreman’s 47th production centers on the ...

BAD BOY NIETZCHE

Richard Foreman's 47th production centers on the Nietzche & a dray horse who's 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].

 

IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

Peculiar Works Project's amusing look at "old time religion;" Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546 ext.102; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $8 previews, st./s.c. [opens 2/5, through 2/26].

 

letters from cuba

Maria Irene Fornes' production looks at relationship with her brother & their love for the arts while she's in New York & he's in Havana; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-PLAY; Tues. at 8, $35 [opens 2/20; through 3/5].

 

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 a young Brooklyn man who seeks 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].

 

SPLENDORA

Texan man returns to the town he was banned from, dressed as a women; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Tues. at 8, $35 [opens 2/17].

 

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; Weds.-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

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

Shakespeare's tale of unrequited love at Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $12 [through 2/27].

 

ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES

Twelve different woman & their true stories about adhering to society's preconceived beauty standards?photography, dance, song & spoken word; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 2/27].

 

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. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/6].

 

BETTERLAND

Student challenges teaching methods of 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].

 

CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN

Thirty-first anniversary production of "a black theater classic about the search for one's dream;" National Black Theatre, 2033 5th Ave. (betw. 125th & 126th Sts.), 722-3800; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 2 & 7:30, Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/27].

 

DEFENDING THE LIGHT

Adaptation of Earl Conrad's novel Seward for the Defense; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 346-8500; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.

 

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 2/13].

 

THE DUTCHMAN

Drama about race identity for of Black History Month; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 388-2508; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [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].

 

FREE GIFT

Israel Horovitz's newest production addresses issues of race & love when a white women adopts a black child; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/27].

 

THE GARDEN OF HANNAH LIST

Depiction of Nuremberg during Nazi overtake of late 1930s; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 642-8582; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $15 [through 2/27].

 

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].

 

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].

 

HENRY V

Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Sun-Tues. at 7, $12 [through 2/15].

 

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 [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, $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].

 

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 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 595-1733; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $20-$25 [through 2/27].

 

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].

 

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; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $13.50 [through 2/5].

 

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].

 

NOSES OFF

True story of a clown who got booted from The Ringling Brothers circus, a performance The New York Times calls a kind of "demented Ed Sullivan Show;" the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 226-0051; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/6].

 

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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35, $15 st./s.c. [through 2/20].

 

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 [through 2/13].

 

RICHARD III

Adaptation claims to provide new insight on the concept of villainy; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 2/27].

 

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, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $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].

 

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].

 

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 [through 2/20].

 

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 [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.-Sat. at 8, mats. 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].

 

TIR NA N'OG

Traveling Light Theatre Company's adaptation of Jim Sheridan's Into the West story about a Dublin family & a white horse who changes their lives forever; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$25 [through 2/13].

 

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].

 

WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES

Exaggerated comedy about mistaken identities between a Bishop & a con-man; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St., (betw. Aves. A & B), 995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $5-$15 [through 2/28].

 

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].

 

A WINTER'S TALE

Rock 'n' roll twist on Shakespeare; Walker Space, 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 414-5136; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 2/27].

 

THE WORD

Ian McCulloch's part love, part comedy production involving a radio talk-show host; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 539-3076; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/26].

 

Continuing

ANCESTRAL VOICES

The lives of a Buffalo family are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend?performed with a new cast as a reading; Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Sun. at 7:30, Mon. at 8, $45 [through 5/8].

 

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. Dr. Malcolm Warner from Yale Center of British Art & photographer Joshua 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Three-woman production returns to the Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Tues. at 8, $55 [through 2/20].

 

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, $20-$49.50.

 

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.

 

STAND-UP COMEDY

Caroline's Comedy Club

1626 B'way (49th St.), 757-4100. Cover & 2 drink min. Also see "Family." WEDS-SAT: Melanie Comarcho, 9:30, $18-$24.50. THURS-SUN: Tommy Koenig Showcase, 4:30, $10.

 

COMEDY CELLAR

117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 254-3480 or www.comedycellar.com. Fri. shows at 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.; Sat. shows at 9, 10:45 & 12:30, $10 & 2 drink min.; Sun.-Thurs., one continuous show from 9-2, $5 & 2 drink min. WEDS-TUES: Colin Quinn, Darrell Hammond, Marc Maron, Keith Robinson, Rich Vos, Tom Papa, Godfrey.

 

COMIC STRIP LIVE

1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 861-9386. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 8:30, $8 & $9 min.; Fri. shows at 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, $12 & $9 min.; Sat. shows at 8, 10:15, 12:30, $12 & $9 min. WEDS: MC Kyle Dunnigan, Greer Barnes, Dan Naturman, Vanessa Hollingshead. THURS: MC William Stephenson, Ray Ellin, Lenny Marcus, Marla Schultz. FRI: MC Kerry McNally, Ray Ellin, J.J. Ramirez, Jim Breuer, Johnny Lampost, Teddy Smith. SAT: MC William Stephenson, Macio, Tom Papa, Buddy Bolton, Kerry McNally, Wali Collins. SUN: MC Tom Papa, Population 10, Russ Meneve, Joe Matarese, Lenny Marcus, Ali Simon, Kyle Dunnigan. MON: Audition night with Starla Muraz. TUES: MC Scott Blakeman, Kyle Dunnigan, D.C. Benny, Wanda SykesHall.

 

DANGERFIELD'S

1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd St.), 593-1650. Fri. shows at 9 & 11:15, $15; Sat. shows at 8, 10:30 & 12:30, $15-$20; Sun.-Thurs., one continuous show starting at 8:45, $12.50. No min. WEDS-SUN: Nancy Redman, Andres Fernandez, Richie Byrne, Justin McKinney, Carr Karavas Jim McCue. MON & TUES: Quentin Heggs. Jim McCue, Carrie Karavas, Al Ducharme, Nancy Redman, Joe Mulligan.

 

Gotham Comedy Club

34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 367-9000. Shows Thurs. at 8:30, Fri. at 9 & 11, Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30. THURS: Breakup Girl, Live!

 

ROSE'S TURN

55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 875-7785. Shows Mon-Thurs. $5; Fri. & Sat. $8-$10. WEDS: Millennium Maddness. FRI: Friday night comedy, 11, SAT: The Donohue Hour, 9; Saturday night comedy, 11. TUES: Lindsay Curcio & friends, 7.

STAND-UP NEW YORK

236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 595-0850. Weds.-Thurs., Sun.-Tues. shows at 7 & 9. Fri. shows at 7, 9, 11:30. Sat. shows at 8, 10, & 12:15, all shows $12 unless otherwise noted. FRI & SAT: Andres Fernandez, Orny Adams, Greg Carey.