THEATER In Previews ALMOST FAMOUS Look at Bruce Vilanch’s glorified life ...

ALMOST FAMOUS

Look at Bruce Vilanch's glorified life of movie screenings, VIP parties, backstage schmoozing & sleazy nightly adventures; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 741-0391; Tues. at 8:30, $35-$40 [opens 5/11].

 

THE BROTHERS BERG

Arizona Golden Gloves champion, Doug Olear stars in drama about sibling rivalry; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [opens 4/21].

 

CITY CANYONS

Rock 'n' roll musical about redemption, set in East Village during the 80s; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 938-2321; Fri.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [opens 4/30, through 5/21].

 

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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$60 [opens 5/1].

 

HOTEL UNIVERSE

Philip Barry's story about a popular summer resort on the French Riviera; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [opens 4/27, through 5/7].

 

JITNEY

August Moon's look at African American experiences during 20th-century; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 246-4422; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $51 [opens 4/25].

 

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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$70 [opens 4/27].

 

SPAIN

Drunken man passes out & wakes up to a crossdresser named Clark who says, "I want to open you up wide open!;" Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [opens 4/20, through 5/7].

 

UNCLE VANYA

Michael Mayer directs Anton Chekhov's story of unfulfilled dreams & lost love; Roundabout's 42 St. Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 719-1300; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [opens 4/20, through 6/11].

 

WAKE UP & SMELL THE COFFEE

A must for every morning?series of monologues by Eric Bogosian, follow-up to Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $29.50-$49.50 [opens 5/4].

 

Just Opened

AMERICAN BUFFALO

Sketchy crooks plan to burglarize a coin collection; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [through 4/23].

 

BJ: THE TRAIL OF A TRANSGENDER COUNTRY SINGING STAR

Southern fried solo performance by BJ?man who gets naked, gets sex change & sings at Grand Olde Opry; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 646-486-0567; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 4/23].

 

BLOOD ON THE DINING ROOM FLOOR

Adaptation of Gertrude Stein's story; Peter Norton Space, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 5/7].

 

BLOOD TYPE: RAGU

Immigrant family struggles to maintain their roots when they move to America; Belmont Playhouse, 2385 Arthur Ave. (betw. Hughes & 187th Sts.), 718-364-4700; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 4/30].

 

BRACE YOURSELF

The press release claims it's a "Mad Magazine-type sendup of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie;" La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/30].

 

BRIDGES

Two one-acts, "Reach Out & Touch Someone," about the relationship between an elderly women & an prank caller & "You & The Night & The Music," about an accountant who lives as a crossdresser during the weekends; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8:15, $12 [through 4/29].

 

CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES

Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Vegabond, Uncle Vanya, The Witch & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.

 

CLAUDETTE: IMPRESSIONS OF A YOUNG ACTRESS

Lisa Stock's one-woman production about boxing, snake-handling, lesbian parties & the "Kootch" movement; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $16 [through 4/29].

 

THE CHILDREN

The press release claims it's a "bizarre exciting new show...low-budget b-musical poperetta...just like Wit. Except with songs. And no chemo;" Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/29].

 

cobb

Lee Blessing's look at Hall of Famer, Ty Cobb; Melting Pot Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-7400; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $35 [through 5/20].

 

CONTACT

Dance/theater piece returns to Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80.

 

COWBOY

Musical revisits Western films from the 40s; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 5/6].

 

COYOTE ON A FENCE

Play about prisoners on death row; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 755-0541; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/22].

 

DO JUMP!

Portland, Oregon company, Extremely Physical Theater combines athletics, theater & live music accompaniment; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; call for times, $10-$25 [through 4/30].

 

EARLY ONE MORNING

Easter-themed work about one woman's experience with Christ's resurrection; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 917-447-7687; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 7, $12 [through 4/25].

 

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].

 

ELECTRA

How to get revenge in less than 60 minutes; Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 4/22].

 

FIRST LIGHT

Second annual "Festival of New Dramatic Works about Science & Technology" feat. Arthur Giron's Moving Bodies & Bob Clyman's The Secret Order; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/29].

 

FIRST RUN

Series of readings by up & coming playwrights. This week, Rhythm, I Was Sayin' by Bruce Faulk & Trashed by Jessica Goldberg; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Thurs.-Sun., call for times, free [through 4/23].

 

THE FIVE HYSTERICAL GIRLS THEOREM

Young love, math equations & deception, David Herskovits directs; Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 358-3657; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12-$15 [through 5/13].

 

GODARD (DISTANT & RIGHT)

Columbia Univ. students premiere new production/theater piece which employs film clips by French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 854-3859; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 5/7].

 

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), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $45-$75.

HOW TO GO HOME AGAIN

Rebecca Schneider's story about the inevitable; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. at 8, $12 [through 4/19].

 

JAMES BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE

Play explores racial issues circa 1963; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 279-4200; Weds., Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

One of the longest running musical returns to NYC; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81.

 

JUDITH'S STORY

Retelling of the life of Shakespeare presented by the American Theatre of Actors at Sargent Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 581-3044; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/29].

 

JULIUS CAESAR

A Crew of Patches revive Shakespeare's tradegy; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 243-2805; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/7].

 

KING WITHOUT A CASTLE

Man is torn between his mother & his wife?production in Spanish on Sat. & Sun.; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 354-1293; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 4/23].

 

fiorello laguardia high school

High school students concentrating in dramatics perform Once in a Lifetime by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart & Stage Door by Edna Ferber; LaGuardia High School Aud., 100 Amsterdam Ave. (65th St.), 496-0700, #4930, option 2; call for times, $6 [through 5/20].

 

LAST CHANCE FOR HAPPINESS

Bensonhurst woman must choose between being a housewife & chasing her dream; T. Schreiber Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 741-0209; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/14].

 

THE last supper

Interpretation of da Vinci's famous painting; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12-$20.

 

LATINOTEATRO 2000

Fourteen week festival of musicals, comedies, dramas & classical works by five New York Latino Theater Companies; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 260-4080 ext.16; call for times, $10-$20 [through 6/18].

 

the LYNCHING OF LEO FRANK

Play revisits 1913 trial involving murder & racism; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/7].

 

MACBETH

Jeff Sult directs new version of Shakespeare's classic at Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Tues. at 7, $12 [through 5/9].

 

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Anthony Amato directs adaptation of Puccini's classic at Amato Opera, 319 Bowery (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 228-8200; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, $25, $20 s.c./child [through 5/7].

 

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

All-female production of Shakespeare's tale of sexual harassment & politics; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 501-1986; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/23].

 

MEDEA

Euripides' contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 5/21].

 

MISS LULU BETT

Mint Theater's rendition of Zona Gale's 1920 play about one woman's struggle to independence; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-2031; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$25 [through 4/23].

 

NEW WORK NOW

Seventh annual festival of new play readings. This week, readings incl. Wave, Rice Boy, Forbidden City Blues, Hit, I Don't Know Why That Caged Bird Won't Shut Up & When It's Cocktail Time in Cuba, part of Shakespeare Festival at Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 260-2400, res. req.; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 7, free.

 

NO MINIMUM

Seedy lounge acts & cabaret via Holiday Inn-style; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Fri. at 8, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 4/21].

 

NOHO FRINGE FESTIVAL

Short plays by emerging playwrights & artists; Snapper-Bear Studios, 8 Bond St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette Sts.), 777-2660; Fri. & Sat. at 8:45, $10 [through 4/28].

 

OPERAWORKS 2000

Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's The Ballad of Baby Doe & Salome by Douglas Moore & Richard Strauss; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 s.c., $5 st. [through 7/1].

 

THE PAINTED BOAT: MAUD GONNE IN EXILE

Telling of Maud's recollections prior to exile, presented by Helen Calthorpe; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20 [through 4/23].

 

THE PENIS CHRONICLES

David L. Paterson's celebration of the male genitalia, in response to Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 5/29].

 

ROSE

Story traces the life of a women who went from park benches & ghettos to city life; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $30-$60 [through 5/27].

 

SEEING HAVEL

Three-act drama about a woman who's driven to met her childhood hero, Vaclav Havel; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 560-5671; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/30].

 

THE SENTENCE

Judge questions his morals when deciding whether or not to sentence a dirty-handed politician; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Fri., Sat. & Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28].

 

7 1/2 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MISTRESSES

Comical look at the lives of mistresss, presented by Lisa Phillips at Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 414-7777; Fri. at 6:30, $15 [through 4/28].

 

SHOW & TELL

Story of survival after an explosion destroys an elementary school; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 714-5474; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/23].

 

SIMON DE BEAUVOIR: ON SEX, ART & FEMINISM

Emily Blake's solo show based on author's The Second Sex; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 726-8524; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/23].

 

SOMEONE WHO WILL WATCH OVER ME

New theater group, The Twisted Muse, debuts new work at Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., #305 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), rsvp 718-931-3580; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:45, $15 [through 4/30].

 

TRUTH/KISS

Two one-acts exploring childhood memories; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, $12 [through 5/3].

 

ULTRA-LIGHT

Hemmingway-inspired play about knocking the monkey off one's back; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/30].

 

VIEUX CARRÉ

The Fourth Unity's adaptation of Tennessee Williams' controversial production; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 353-3837; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, call for price [through 4/23].

 

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

Arthur Penn directs American classic at Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200, res. req.; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 5/14].

Continuing

AIDA

Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

 

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 [through 4/30].

 

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.

 

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.

 

ENOUGH ABOUT ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman reveals secrets during her off-Broadway musical debut at Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.

 

FULLY COMMITTED

Becky 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-$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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$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 26th year; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.

 

A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

Daniel Sullivan directs Eugene O'Neill's production about an alcoholic; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70.

 

MURDERED BY THE MOB

Production moves off-Broadway to Arno Ristorante, 141 W. 38th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 800-687-3374; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, $55, incl. dinner & show.

 

NAKED BOYS SINGING

Musical revue celebrates "being in your birthday suit"?eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $45-$65.

OUR SINATRA

Celebration of 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.

 

PANACHE

Lisa Pelikan stars as a social bumble bee who changes the life of Eric Pierpoint, a bitter artist; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

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

 

SWING

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

 

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 [through 5/7].

 

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.), 239-6200; call for times, $65.

 

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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70.

 

Long Runs

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 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 Sharon Lawrence, Charlotte d'Amboise & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 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 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.

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

Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables now in its 9th year; 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.

 

RENT

An East Village La Boheme; Nederlander Theater, 208 w. 41st St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$80.

 

TONY & 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, Sun. at 2 & 7, $65-$75.