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FROM MY HOMETOWN
R&B musical illustrates lives of three touring singers who travel from Motorcity to Memphis to NYC in hopes of fulfilling their dreams; Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 799-4599; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7:30, mat. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25. [opens 11/3].
JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD
Musical based on Joyce's short; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri., Sun. at 3 & 7, $50 [opens 10/28; through 11/14].
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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$45 [opens 11/15].
SUN FLOWER: THE LIFE & LOVES OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON
Solo play about Stanton's fight for women's rights & her association with Susan B. Anthony; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Sat. at 3, Sun. at 3 & 7, Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 10/30, through 11/21].
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.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$35 [opens 11/8].
Just Opened
ACTOR FOUND DEAD
Story of James Hayden's heroine overdose while playing a junkie in American Buffalo; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 252-6910; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 11/14].
AMBITIOUS, CREATIVE, SEXY
Stars are aligned for this 21st-century funny love story; Musical Theater Works, 440 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 726-3588; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12, [through 10/31].
ANCESTRAL VOICES
Buffalo family's lives are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend; Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Sun. at 7:30, Mon. at 8, $45 [through 11/29].
ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES
Twelve different woman & their true stories about adhering to society's preconceived beauty standards?photography, dance, song & spoken word; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 465-3410; call for times, $10 [through 10/29].
AVENUE A
Tale of misfits struggling to live the American dream, written by David Steen (Reservoir Dogs); 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 465-0575; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $30 [through 11/15].
THE BALCONY
"A monarchy is saved by whorehouse patrons dressed in costumes of their private s&m fantasies;" Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds. at 8, Thurs. at 8 (with pre-show symposium at 7:30), $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 12/16].
BAREFOOT BOY WITH SHOES ON
Rosario Cortez tries to escape crowded single room occupancy & life of poverty; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 10/31].
BLUR
Man attempts to uncover his father's death, but has many dilemmas in the process?bad wife, porn & crazy therapist; Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 496-4508; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/7].
BOYS
Two Chelsea roommates, Christopher & Jeremy, think about going "bottoms up" when Max moves in; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 11/13].
BRIDGEPORT FUGUE
Two act play focusing on the murder & trial of bully-killing Michael Spinelli?morality vs. the law; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15-$20 [through 10/31].
BULLRING
Dying wife lives for her husband's unrealistic stories of them living in Spain; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 946-4465; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/6].
BUTCH IT UP!
"Strong enough for a man, but made for a women;" Musical Theater Lab at the Film Center Bldg., 630 9th Ave. (betw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 757-6995; Weds. at 8, $15 [through 11/3].
CAESAR & CLEOPATRA
Adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's classic, set in corporate America; Impact Theater, 612 8th Ave. (betw. 39th & 40th Sts.), 592-3172; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/30].
THE CITADEL
Tale of two men, one gay & one straight, who share Midwest hospital room; Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 11/13].
CLASSICAL MAGIC
Jarrett Parker's 19th-century magic performed to classical music; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 875-7785; Thurs. at 7:30 & 9:30, $12, $6 children [through 11/11].
CODE OF SILENCE
Murder mystery ripped from today's headlines; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/7].
THE COUNTESS
Drama based on true story, scandal that rocked Victorian England; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45, $35 st./s.c. [through 10/31].
CRANES
Dmitry Lipkin's story unites the Savinichs with the Belkins during Fat Tuesday in 1987; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 246-7277; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $25-$35 [through 11/28].
CTRL + ALT + DELETE
One-man comedy examines dead-end life of a man who's forced to "reboot;" Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 388-2484; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 10/31].
DIRECTOR'S ROOM SERIES
Three weeks of performances that showcase NY directors. Plays incl. Tennessee Williams' "The Strangest Kind of Romance" by Tomi Tsunoda, "The Long Goodbye" by Bill Augustin & "27 Wagons Full of Cotton" by Lauren Costa; Nada 45, 445 W. 45th St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 721-6571; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 11/7].
DO CHINESE POSTMEN RING TWICE TOO?
Sarah Mandelblut's "sight-&-sound" performance based on parables & proverbs scored for "three voices, pipa, aetherphone, radio wave receiver, tone regulator & information changer, tapes & numerous projectors;" the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 255-5793; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $20 [through 10/30].
DOWN THE ROAD
Two authors interview serial killer Bill Reach, a prisoner who's serving life term without parole; Theater Rows Studios, 412 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 591-0628; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/12].
DYSLEXIC HEART
Coming of age tale involves temptations, relationships & careers of two NYC 20-somethings; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $20, $12 st./s.c. [through 11/20].
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, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, $45.
AN EXPERIMENT WITH AN AIR PUMP
Doug Hughes directs new play by Shelagh Stephenson; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50 [through 12/12].
THE FREAK OF NATURE
Three sardonic irony one-acts about characters who live double lives; Greenwich Village Center, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 841-5454; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 11/7].
FLYER
One woman's affair with aviation; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 696-8931; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/20].
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Mode's humorous look at those attempting to book reservations at Manhattan's trendiest restaurant, starring Mark Setlock from Rent; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 353-0303; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, $39 [through 10/30].
GREENLAND Y2K
Comic adventure for those who think the world is gonna end; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12 [through 11/6].
GUM
The adventures of "the forbidden - & deadly - pleasures of gum" starring Rent cast member Daphne Rubin-Vega; Women's Project & Production Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10-37.50 [through 10/31].
GONER
Black comedy about the President of the United States (who's played by a large tumor) who gets shot in the head; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/6].
A HATFUL OF RAIN
1950s drama about a drug addict's battle to hide his drug usage; Miranda Theater, 258 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 560-2696; call for times, $12 [through 11/7].
HENRY V
Shakespeare's classic performed at recently renovated Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 479-8443; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 8. $20 [through 11/15].
IN THE BLOOD
Single mother's struggle to raise children while maintaining her belief in love, based on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Tues. at 2, $45 [opens 11/2].
THE JAZZ SINGER
Samson Raphaelson's play set to music; Jewish Repertory Theatre Playhouse, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 831-2000; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Weds. & Sun. at 2, $35.
KEEP BANGIN'
NYC "Bucket Drummers" bang on everything from pots & pans & congas to buckets to honor Max Roach, Tito Puente & Buddy Rich?in the vein of Bring 'da Noise; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$40 [through 10/31].
THE LAST TEMPTATION OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON
Musical about America's first couple; product of the 60s, met at Yale Law School, got married, had problems, saw marriage counselor?"a white collar Bonnie & Clyde;" Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30 [through 11/7].
LIGHTING UP THE TWO-YEAR OLD
Three Florida men betray each other in attempt to save a horse farm; 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 10/31].
LOLA MONTEZ IN BAVARIA
Dancer's obsession with fame presented through movement & song; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12 [through 11/21].
LOOK BACK IN ANGER
Adaptation of John Osborne's story that rocked English-speaking theater; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 677-4210; call for times, $15 [through 11/14].
LOVE & SEX: AT YOUR SERVICE
Modern version of Peanuts' advice booth with Lucy; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, call for price [through 11/6].
MAYBE BABY, IT'S YOU
Bachelor #540 please step forward?comedy about finding the man of your dreams moves to Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 6, $35-$47.50.
MIAMI BEACH MONSTERS
What if movie monsters from the 30s, 40s & 50s all lived in Miami??musical performance feat. Frankenstein, his bride, Count Dracula & The Wolfman at Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 799-4599; Sat., Sun, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $25 & $10 min.
A MID-STUMBLETHRU'S DREAM
Comedy about rehearsing lines for plays by Shakespeare; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 10/31].
MINSTREL SHOW OR THE LYNCHING OF WILLIAM BROWN
Dramatization of 1919 court case involving a black man who'll be lynched if convicted of assaulting a white woman; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 995-5302; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/14].
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
The Waterloo Bridge Theater's rendition of Shakespeare's classic; 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 11/21].
NEVER SWIM ALONE
Daniel Maclvor's new production evokes human behavior & rivalry between friends; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 777-6088; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12 [through 11/6].
NEVERMORE!
Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "Tales of Revenge & Death" honors 150th anniversary of his passing; The New Actors Workshop, 259 W. 30th St., 2nd Fl. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 246-0928; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 10/31].
NIRVANOV
Rock musical adaptation of Chekhov's Ivanov; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 414-7773; Weds.-Sat., call for times & price [through 10/30].
NORTH ATLANTIC
Play looks at America's utilization of technology & the changing role of the military circa 1980; the Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 966-3651; call for times, $25 [through 11/21].
THE PELICAN
"Fusion of the 1907 chamber play by Strindberg, his Occult Diary & Inferno writings & Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds;" Show World, 675 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 877-YEAH-BABY; Mon. at 8, $12 [through 10/31].
PHILEMON
Musical fable written by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt; 28th Street Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 479-8537; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/31].
PLAY
Axis Co. pres. Samuel Beckett's play; Axis Theater, One Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 807-9300; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 11/20].
PORTLAND
Dark comedy about Howard Johnson worker living with his ex-girlfriend in Portland; JET Theater, 134 W. 26th St., Su. 710 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 726-2159; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/31].
A REAL KISS
Three boys look for romance in a world of swingers; Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Weds. at 7, $12 [through 10/27].
SHOCKHEADED PETER
Pop/opera feat. London's Tiger Lillies accompanied by Martyn Jacques playing accordion, Adrian Stout on bass & Adrain Huge on drums; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 12 a.m., Sat. at 5 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $10-$25 [through 10/31].
TAKE IT LIKE AMANDA
Amanda Green's one-woman performance at West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 695-6909; Thurs. at 8, $15 & one drink min. [through 10/28].
TALKING JAZZ
Originally composed jazz music with spoken word presented by Gorilla Repertory at Solas, 232 E. 9th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 330-8086; Mon. at 8, $12 [through 11/8].
THUNDERSTORM
1933 epic of "betrayal, incest, class struggles & changing values in 1930s China," directed by Cao Yu in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles; Pace Theater at Pace University, Spruce St. (betw. Park Row & Gold St.), 346-1715; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c.[through 10/31].
TRANSVESTIES
90s version of Tom Stoppard's 1974 play that remembers British consul Henry Carr; Staford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (22nd St.), 924-8699; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12-$15 [through 11/7].
THE TRIAL OF ONE SHORT-SIGHTED BLACK WOMAN VS. MAMMY LOUISE & SEFRETTA MAE
Positive African-American history lesson told by Aunt Jemima; 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 353-1176; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25, $10 kids [through 11/28].
TULPA
Mysterious character stalks religious leader when she travels to NYC to reveal sacred mysteries; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 725-4617; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $12-$15 [through 11/6].
12 IRON SANDALS
Tragic play inspired by folk tale, part of Czech Puppetry Festival; Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 631-3518; call for times, $8-$15 [through 10/31].
UBU TAKES MANHATTAN
Immorality play/cabaret performance feat. King Ubu & his puppets; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4 & 7, $12 [through 11/7].
UNDERCURRENT INCORPORATED
Jim Neu's comic look at espionage, pop fashion & televangelism; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 11/14].
VICK'S BOY
Blackmail in 20-somethings law firm; The Theatre Off Park, 224 Waverly (betw. Perry & W. 11th Sts.), 627-2556; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/31].
VOICES
Jeroen Willems' performance based on writings of Italian filmmaker, Pier Paolo Pasolini; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 10/31].
WEDDING BELLES: A TALE OF LOVE & LIPSTICK
Sally Woodstock's solo performance explores every detail of "the big day" from hors d'ouevres to orgasms; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/20].
THE WINDS OF GOD
Two Asian comedians are reincarnated as WWII Kamikaze pilots; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$45, $15 st. [through 10/31].
WISH
Play combines contemporary morals with Greek mythology to create a story about desire & guilt; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 874-4049 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat., mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 10/28, through 11/21].
THE WINTER'S TALE
Shakespeare's classic at American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th St., 3rd Fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-9809; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/21].
THE WOUND OF LOVE
Musician's life changes when roommate is diagnosed with terminal disease, starring The Odd Couple's Brett Somers; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 479-8513; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/20].
Continuing
THE BLACK, THE JEW & YOU!
Epstein & Hassan pres. a comedy about themselves; an interracial married couple who explore stereotypes & other "naked truths" they encounter at Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 673-4182; Thurs. at 8, $8.
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; Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8, $25.
DEATH OF A SALEMEN
Arthur Miller's 50-year-old classic play is showing its age in ways that no amount of talent can cloak, but this third Broadway revival, starring Brian Dennehy, is nevertheless extremely moving. Dennehy plays the role as a pillar of ineffectuality: a simple, truly common man with a resplendent smile he mistakenly thought was a passport to riches. He comes off as entirely, heartbreakingly, fathomable, his tragedy not merely to fail & perish without recognizing his mistakes but to live as a figure wholly known by others?J.K.; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [through 11/7].
EPIC PROPORTIONS
Comical look at early filmmaking in Hollywood, directed by Jerry Zaks; Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-65.
FINNEGAN'S FAREWELL
Finnegan's will orders his family to throw a stalwart Irish party?interactive comedy in repertory with Late Nite Catechism & Tony N' Tina's Wedding; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $59.
THE GATHERING
Three generations of family must figure out what it means to be American?set in NY & Germany during the Reagan years; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, $40-$45 [through 10/30].
IT AIN'T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES
Musical theater piece about the rhythms & history that gave birth to the Blues; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$75 [through 1/30].
JERUSALEM SYNDROME
Marc Maron takes a satirical look at our searches for spiritual salvation & the decidedly non-spiritual places the search sometimes takes us; Nada 45, 445 W. 45th St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 581-6030; Tues. at 7:30, $15.
KAT & the KINGS
Musical presented rock 'n' royal style; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $75.
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.
THE MAKING OF MICHAEL GOLD
Comedy about Gold's journeys as an actor; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Fri. at 10:30, $12.
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.
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 PUMPKIN PIE SHOW
Southern farm boy "gets it on" with Halloween's favorite vegetable; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Sat. at 10:30, $12 .
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" (aka Hector Lavoe); 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $35-$45 [through 11/28].
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30, $30-$80.
SIDE MAN
Warren Leight's play about one man's obsession with jazz & how passion affects his family life, now feat. Michael O'Keefe & Andrew McCarthy; Golden Theater, 252 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$60 [through 10/31].
STARBOARD HOME
A 1899 New Year's Eve sail changes course when whale bumps anchor?"Titanic meets Gilligan's Island"? at Sardi, 234 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 221-8444; Sun. at 6, $15.
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.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
New adaptation of Dicken's classic performed in two parts; The Salon, 49 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 539-3670; Weds. & Fri. at 8 (part 1), Thurs. & Sat. at 8 (part 2), Sun. at 3 (part 1) & at 7 (part 2), $12.
THWAK
The Umblical Brothers' production of vaudeville, physical comedy, performance art; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (6th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$45.
2 1/2 JEWS
Comedy about fathers & sons; Greenwald Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds. at 3 & 8:30, Thurs. & Fri. at 8:30, Sat. at 5 & 8:30, Sun. at 2 & 5:30, $32.50.
THE WEIR
Conor McPherson's Olivier-winning story of a woman on a journey of self-discovery in countryside pub; Walter Kerr Theater, 218 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60 [through 11/28].
Y2K, YOU'RE OK
Satiric review of history from past 1000 years?Middle East crisis to Jerry Springer Show; Chicago City Limits Theater, 1105 1st Ave. (61st St.), 888-LAFF; Weds. & Thurs. & Mon. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $20, Mon. are free [through 12/99].
Long Runs
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 ITCH
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. & Mon. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $19.99-$49.50.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals;" Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$52.50.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse; 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, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$75.
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 & Sun. at 1, $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.
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. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $30-$75 [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.