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THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN
Musical memoir of L.A. & NYC infused with original score; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $15-$47.50 [opens 6/20, through 7/9].
EAT THE RUNT
New comedy lets audience members decide which actors play what roles; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-760-5940; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 7/12, through 7/24].
THE FLAME KEEPER
Play looks at how one Jewish doctor deals with German shopkeeper after WWII; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 7/6].
IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FIRST LADY SINGS
Capitol Steps' musical review that's sure to bring down Bill, Hillary, Rudy, George & everyone else involved with politics?just in time for elections; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 2:30, $45, $22.50 adv. [opens 6/15].
JOE FEARLESS
One man's basketball obsession jeopardizes his life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35, $25 st./s.c. [opens 6/19].
NEIL SIMON'S HOTEL SUITE
Look at why couples become couples, presented through three of Simon's one-act "Suite" plays: "Plaza Suite," "California Suite" & "London Suite"; Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 212-777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat., Sun. at 2:30, $55 [opens 6/15].
OFF THE METER
A cabbie & investment banker's attempt to become their own boss; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35 [opens 6/22].
STRAIGHT-JACKET
Spin City's Richard Day directs new comedy about getting married to conceal one's sexual preference; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$47.50 [opens 6/18].
Just Opened
ain't life a bitch?
Yankee Rep. pres. "2 monologues by 20 characters" at Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-462-3064; Sun. at 7:30, $7 [through 6/26].
AND GOD CREATED GREAT WHALES
One man's opus to create an opera based on Moby Dick; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 4, $25 [through 6/25].
AMAZONS IN CHAINS!
Sex farce where some fine space pilots, a la Spaceballs, travel back in time only to find a planet dominated by all females!; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/18].
ANONYMOUS
Neurotic nutritionist attempts to change life of her new lover, a novelist who switches to advertising; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40.
BEFRIENDING BEAU
David Gaard's exploration of being a teenager in LA & dealing with authority, sex, drugs; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sun. at 7, $20, $9 st./s.c. [through 7/1].
THE BUTTER & EGG MAN
Repertory season closes with reworking of George S. Kaufman's classic 1925 comedy about Broadway trickery; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 6/25].
CHAMBER MUSIC
Arthur Kopit's solo thriller about mental hospital patients; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St., 4th fl. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Weds. at 7, Mon. & Tues. at 9, $15 [through 6/21].
CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES
Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Bear, The Vegabond, Uncle Vanya, The Witch & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Terry Schreiber's four-part Chekhov series concludes with tale about hard times, circa Russia 1904; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/25].
THE CHILL ON LAKE ST. CLAIR
What happens when NY attorney is forced to confront his past during a class reunion in Michigan; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-532-8887; Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 6/24].
CLOSET LAND
Government agent kidnaps & tortures successful children's book writer; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 212-532-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6, $30 [through 6/18].
the countess
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.
THE CRIMSON THREAD
Kevin G. Shinnick directs new drama about three generations of Irish siblings at Space at 24, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-414-5420; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 7, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 6/24].
CURRENT EVENTS
Tale of California senatorial candidate; MTC's Stage II, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40, $20 st. [through 7/16].
the DECLINE OF THE MIND
20th-century tragedy presented by Knowing Me Productions; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 212-420-1466; Fri. at 10, $12 [through 6/24].
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring herself, Kevin Chamberlin & Bob Stillman moves to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$60.
DOO-WOP DRACULA
Twisted-vampire version of Grease; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 [through 6/25].
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.), 212-875-7785; Fri. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.
EMBRACEABLE ME
Comedy explores attraction, idiosyncrasies & "the little things" that make being smitten so good, & yet so bad; Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-887-0989; Thurs.-Sun. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20, 415 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
FIRST DATE
Exploration of dating circa 1952 to present day first date = sex scenario; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-604-4600; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/26].
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Twenty fifth anniversary of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$49.
GINGER MAN
Dublin Theater Co. pres. first NY production since 1963; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 & $40 [through 7/2].
GLASS MENAGERIE
Margorie Ballentine directs Tennessee Williams' production at Cap21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 212-501-7436; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/25].
GOD WILLING
David McLaughlin's Irish-American drama looks at death; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-459-9620; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/25].
GOLDILOCKS
Musicals Tonight!'s latest song & dance about scamming money to make a silent movie; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-362-5620; Weds., Thurs., Sun. & Tues. at 7, Sat. at 8, mats. Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 2, [through 6/25].
HANDS AFIRE
Staceyann Chin's one-woman explosion of politics & poetry; 45 Bleecker Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette Ave.), 212-358-3961; Sun. at 9:30, $15 [through 6/25].
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
An ode to tempting washboard stomachs & being a gay man in San Francisco; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-532-8887; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, Sun. at 7, $25 [through 7/2].
THE HARMFULNESS OF TOBACCO/A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT
National Asian American Theater Co. celebrates 10th anniversary with two one-acts by Anton Chekhov & Christopher Fry, respectively; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-623-1672; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 6/17].
HIGH
Slant's musical set in NYC subway system; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/25].
HOUSE ON FIRE
"A new play about Black divas of Hollywood"; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 6/25].
INTERMEZZO
Reworking of Chris Millado's play about "theater people"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 121 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-581-8896; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/25].
IVANHOE
Debut reading?knight attempts to restore his family life while young vixen tries to find faith; The Salon, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-673-4813, res. req.; Mon. at 7, free.
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.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55.
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.), 212-260-4080 ext.16; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4 & 8, $10-$20 [through 6/18].
LITTLE DELUSIONS, IN the MEANTIME, PIZZA MAN
Original one-acts about love; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/25].
LOOKING GLASS THEATER'S WRITER/DIRECTOR'S FORUM
Up & coming female playwrights pres. new works-in-progress. This week, Why So Glum, N.O.W. No One's Winning & Looking Back; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $10 [through 7/2].
LOVE'S POSTMAN
Augustin Daly's comedy about marriage closes out The Metropolitan Playhouse's season; 220 E. 4th St., #A (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
LUCIFER'S DANCE
Three one-acts, "Bree Ann's Man" (Thurs. at 8, Sat. at 10:30), exploration of good & evil, "Treading Water" (Fri.-Sun. at 8) & look at destiny in "Guy Seeks God" at the Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 212-465-3410; $10 [through 6/25].
LYDIE BREEZE
John Guare's two-part play adapted from Gardenia & Lydie Breeze; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-780-9037; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. afternoon & evenings (w/dinner break), $90-$110, $56 s.c., $24 st. [through 7/2].
MACBETH & TWELFTH NIGHT
Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. two Shakespearean plays, outdoors in Fort Tyron Park, W. 190th St., 212-330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/25].
MISCONDUCT
Ripped from today's headlines, Creative Artists Laboratory pres. play involving an unarmed African American man & police shooting; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
THE NEW YORKERS
Medicine Show closes their season with Cole Porter's 1930 musical; 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, call for price [through 6/25].
NIGHT OF THE ASSASSINS
Dramatization of murdering one's parents; 508 W. 53rd St. (betw. 10th & 11th St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/25].
NIGHT MANEUVER
LoKi Theater Co.'s reworking of production about sibling rivalry; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-489-1632; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [through 7/9].
OPERAWORKS 2000
Repertory works incl. Ralph Vaughn-Williams' Riders to the Sea & Igor Stravinsky's The Nightingale; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].
THE PICTURE
Adaptation of Eugene Lonesco's play about a keen businessman; Chashama @ 111, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-206-7188; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 7/1].
A PLACE like THIS
C.J. Hopkins' directorial debut addresses the impact of theater & why people continue to support it; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/17].
THE PLAYBOY STORIES
Debut reworking of A Flourish of Strumpets by Richard Matheson, A Fine Son by Roald Dahl, Good Blonde by Jack Kerouac, Modern Love by T. Corraghessan Boyle & How it Ended by Jay McInerney; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-713-5334; Weds.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/24].
POOR FELLAS
Six vignettes addressing love, solitude & knowledge; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].
PREY FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL
Leenya Rideout (The Sopranos) stars in all-female rock musical about one's passion for music & the desire to get her band signed, first musical performed at CBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-337-8023; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $10.
PROM QUEENS
What happens when three girls pick up instruments & attempt to rock it steady; No Moore, 234 W. B'way (N. Moore St.), 212-539-7571; Mon. at 8, $20 [through 7/7].
PROOF
David Auburn, director of A Moon for the Misbegotten, directs story about finding a suitor w/Mary-Louise Parker; 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, $50 [through 7/9].
PUSS
Canon Company's adaptation of Ludwig Tieck's Puss-in-Boots, directed by Richard Kimmel; the Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-479-8411; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 6/18].
ROMEO & JULIET
Spring is in the air & so are Shakespeare revivals; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/30].
SEXOTHEQUE
Michael Goldfried directs fast-paced one-man musical comedy about love, tv & futuristic technology feat. music by Blondie's Chris Stein; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-777-6088; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].
SPORT-FUCKERS
White trash comedy looks at what happens when bunch of Bible-thumpin' Christians participate in a lil' wife swappin'; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
SPRING AWAKENING
20th-century adaptation of coming-of-age tale; Expanded Arts, 113 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-8436; Sun-Tues. at 9:30, $12 [through 7/4].
THE STUTTERING PREACHER, DAD
Two one-acts by Levy L. Simon; 42nd Street Workshop, 432 W. 42nd St., 5th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-4173; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 7/1].
SUBURBAN MOTEL
White-trash comedy set in motel room; Stella Adler Studio, 419 Lafayette St., 6th fl. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-6038; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 6/16].
SURFACE TRANSIT
Sarah Jones' solo portrays eight characters incl. a non-stop rhyming hiphop head, Jewish grandmother & a homegirl; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $25, $15 st. [through 8/26].
SUZUKI
German Theater Abroad pres. Russian playwright, Alexei Schipenko's tale about one man's interest in 4 wheel drive vehicles; 547 W. 27th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-88-9990; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/18].
SYRIA, AMERICA
Homosexuals are forced to choose between their sexuality & their Jewish Brooklyn neighborhood; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-627-5792; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 7/8].
TEMPEST
Shakespeare performed by hearing & deaf actors in English & sign language (both simultaneously); Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-6875 or 212-260-4855 (tty); Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$35 [through 6/25].
A TRAGEDY IN SOUTH CENTRAL
New musical interpretation based on Romeo and Juliet & West Side Story; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/25].
THE TRAIL OF TEARS: A DRAMA FROM THE PUBLIC RECORD
David Willinger directs production based on diaries, writings & speeches from mid-1800s; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $10 [through 6/23].
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews?new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
WELCOME TO MY SOUL
Journey through lives of African-American men through series of monologues, & song & dance; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 6/25].
WHEN THEY SPEAK OF RITA
Consequences of a domesticated house wife's decision; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 6/26].
WHITE LIES
Why would a politician admit to abusing his daughter if it didn't happen?; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-496-4508; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/24].
WOMEN WONDERS
Annual festival of play readings by all-female cast, incl. Look Homeward, Angel by Ketti Frings (Weds. at 8) & Lorraine Hansberry's look at African-American families circa 1950 Chicago, A Raisin in the Sun (Tues. at 8); Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-982-6782; $15, $50 series pass [through 6/28].
YOU LOOK FOR ME
A gay man's relations with another man who has two children; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/2].
Continuing
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS
Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$42.50.
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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [through 7/2].
DE LA GUARDA
Argentine theater group infuses theater with rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & 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.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, $37.50-$40.
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. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$37.50.
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.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Mode's humorous look inside one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurant opens off-Broadway starring Mark Setlock from Rent; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.
the GREEN BIRD
Director of The Lion King, Julie Taymor's new cynical fable adapted from Italian tale by Carlo Gozzi; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$75.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals"; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.
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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81.
JITNEY
August Moon's look at African American experiences during 20th-century; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $51 [through 9/3].
LATE NIGHT 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.
A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
Daniel Sullivan directs Eugene O'Neill's production about an alcoholic; 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, $25-$70 [through 7/2].
the MUSIC MAN
Meredith Wilson's adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical with choreography by Susan Stroman; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$85.
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.), 212-463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3, $35-$50.
OUR SINATRA
Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon.-Weds. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50.
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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80. [through 12/00]
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-$80.
TRUE WEST
Matthew Warchus (Art) directs Sam Shepard's 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 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65.-$67.50.
WAITING IN THE WINGS
Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; 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, $60-$70.
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Palace Theater, 1564 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25.-$80.
CABARET
The Roundabout Theater's production of Kander & Ebb's classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 212-239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.
CATS
Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75 [through 9/10].
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Sharon Lawrence, Charlotte d'Amboise & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-674-3838; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 7, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $36.50-$39.
FOOTLOOSE
Adaptation of 1984 film about small town that tries to outlaw dancing; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$80.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite rock god, Sebastian Bach; 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, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$90.
MISS SAIGON
Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables now in its 9th year; B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80 [through 12/31].
PERFECT CRIME
Long-running murder mystery; Duffy Theater, 1553 B'way (46th St.), 212-695-3401; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Majestic Theater, 247 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.
RENT
An East Village La Boheme; Nederlander Theater, 208 w. 41st St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$80.
TONY & TINA'S WEDDING
Same interactive musical theater, now in its 12th year of production; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), reception at Vinnie Black's Vegas Room, Hotel Edison, 221 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.