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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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $35-$40 [opens 5/11].

 

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.), 279-4200; Tues. at 8, $40 [opens 5/31].

 

ENTER THE GUARDSMAN

Romantic musical based on Ferenc Molnar's The Guardsman; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 2, $39.50 [opens 5/18].

 

EURYDICE: LEGEND OF LOVERS

20th-century reworking of classic Orpheus & Eurydice love story; Studio Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 5/12].

 

HYPATIA

Mac Wellman's latest runs w/Quincey Long's The Year of the Baby, part of Soho Rep's 25th anniversary season; 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $12-$15 [opens 5/13, through 6/3].

 

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.), 505-0700; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $20-$40 [opens 5/18].

 

LUCRECE

Edward Berkeley's modernization of Thorton Wilder's Roman tale of war & love, er, lust; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 886-1889; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, Mon. at 7, $15 [opens 5/15, through 6/4].

 

LYNDIE BREEZE

John Guare's two-part play adapted from Gardenia & Lydie Breeze; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 780-9037; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. afternoon & evenings (w/dinner break), $90-$110, $56 s.c., $24 st. [opens 5/15].

 

MARY STUART

Tom Herman directs new production at Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [opens 5/12, opens 5/28].

 

PREACHING TO THE PERVERTED

Holly Hughes' solo piece chronicles her 1990 case against the National Endowment For The Arts; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288 or www.ps122.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20 [opens 5/21].

 

PROOF

David Auburn, director of A Moon for the Misbegotten, directs story about finding a suitor; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50 [opens 5/23].

 

TRICYCLE

Examination of love, relationships & those we trust, set in rural cabin; 13th St. Theater, 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [opens 5/11].

 

Just Opened

ACHE

Blake Nelson's production about breeding, hate & making love in the park, feat. Kelly E. Cole; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 226-2407; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $12 [through 6/10].

 

the acting company's REPERTORY SEASON

Anne Justine D'Zmura's Macbeth; Playhouse at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $35 [through 5/13].

 

ALL OUT ARTS FESTIVAL 2000

New York's Lesbian & Gay Arts Festival pres. David Zellnik's comedy about a Marxist porn writer & "pharmaceutical revolution of the late 90s," Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 260-4080 ext.17; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sat. at 7, $12, $6 st./s.c. [through 5/21].

 

ANTIGONE

20th-century rendition of Sophocles' political tragedy, benefits Sanctuary for Families which helps victims of domestic violence; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-8548; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/15].

 

BEETHOVEN'S 10TH

Man gives up everything to perform; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 971-4711; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. at Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 5/21].

 

BERLIN TO BROADWAY

Musical celebration of Kurt Weill; Theater Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 288-3246 ext.3; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/28].

 

BLIND ALLEY

Nancy Nevarez's look at adolescent girls & their struggle for acceptance?in English Weds.-Fri., Spanish 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.

 

the BLOOMERS

Not-so-innocent Southern gal shoots a man dead & his promiscuous sister reveals all; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 721-6610; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 5/21].

 

BROKEN TALE OF MOUSE

Dancer Amy Pivar, playwright Freda Rosen & vocalist Paula Kimper debut "music, dance & high dyke drama" at Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Weds.-Sat., call for times, $17.50 [through 5/13].

 

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.

 

CENTAUR BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO

Whiskey-fueled bar brawl set on verge of Texas battle of San Jacinto; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546; Fri.-Mon. at 8, $15, $8 st./s.c. [through 5/21].

 

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.

 

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 or 279-4200; Fri.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 5/21].

 

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].

 

the countess

Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.

 

CRIMES OF THE HEART

Entertaining look at family life; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 726-1741; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 5/13].

 

DESCENT

Tom Patrick's Darwin-themed comedy; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 591-2604; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $12 [through 5/20].

 

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.

 

DRACULA

Mac Wellmana's gothic rock 'n' roll interpretation; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 9:30, $10-$12 [through 6/11].

 

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; Fri. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.

fiorello laguardia high school

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

 

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. at 8, $12-$15 [through 5/13].

 

FREAKIN' GIULIANI!

Mayor sells NYC to highest corporate bidder & renames Brooklyn Bridge to Starbucks Brooklyn Bridge, eek; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-278-5919; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $20 [through 5/16].

 

FRIENDS, LOVERS & STRANGERS

Two weeks of one-acts incl. "The Lottery," "The Deal," "The Wake," "Big As Life," "Tea Leaves," "When I Was Alive" & "Men on the Menu;" Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 7 & 9, Sun. at 5 & 7, $15 [through 5/14].

 

HANSEN'S CAB

One woman's adventures as she fights leprosy; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-7529; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 5/28].

 

I WANNA BE ADORED

Named after Stone Roses song?"cross between It's a Wonderful Life & Twin Peaks"; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 726-8154; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $20 [through 5/28].

 

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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/14].

 

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; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4, $10-$20 [through 6/18].

 

LAY ME DOWN

Story of two musicians who shared everything incl. marriage; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/21].

 

MACBETH & TWELFTH NIGHT

Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. two Shakespearean plays, outdoors in Fort Tyron Park, W. 190th St., 330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/25].

 

MARATHON 2000

Festival of one-acts, highlights incl. Romulus Linney's Madman about befriending Jesus Christ?, Leslie Ayvazian's 24 Years which celebrates a couple's 24th anniversary & Billy Aronson's humorous look freshman life in Light Years; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $40/marathon pass [through 5/14].

 

MAYFLY

Young male hustler taunts middle-aged newspaper owner; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-230-8424; Weds.-Sat. at 8, call for price [through 5/13].

 

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

2texans & Faux-Real Theater Co. pres. William Shakespeare's classic, Mahayana Landowne directs; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/21].

 

MEDEA

Euripides' contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 5/27].

 

a midsummer night's dream

Shakespearean comedy presented by Bottom Dream Arts at Third Eye Rep. Theater, 22 W. 34th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 502-0887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12-$15 [through 5/20].

 

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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$85.

 

MY BLACKIE

Man returns to his childhood town only to realize you can never really go home, Flemish playwright Arne Sierens directs; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 502-0324; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Mon. at 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 5/21].

 

NICETOWN

One-act comedy about three Canadians who over a course of a night reinforce that no New Yorker is really who they appear to be, set in different bar each week; Finally Fred's, 765 Washington St. (W. 12th St.), 606-4088; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, call for price [through 5/21].

 

OPERAWORKS 2000

Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's The Ballad of Baby Doe by Douglas Moore & Salome by Richard Strauss; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].

 

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].

 

THE POPE & THE WITCH

What happens when a pope is forced to change his thoughts about drugs & birth control; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 633-1292; Weds., Fri.-Sun. at 8, $25, $15 st./s.c. [through 5/21].

 

RED ROSES

Marcia Haufrecht directs NY premiere of Joe Maruzzo's off-beat production about love at the Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/21].

 

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].

 

THE SACRIFICIAL KING...A PLAY FOR JOHN LENNON

Margaret McCarthy's exploration of an idol through rock 'n' roll poetry; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 591-1931; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/27].

 

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.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28].

 

SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE: HOW TO BE A RED HOT SHAKESPEAREAN LOVER

Gregory Steinbruner & Eve Hartmann's part workshop, part game show at St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 358-5956; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/13].

 

SHAKIN' THE MESS OUTTA MISERY

Southern black girl's coming of age tale, set in the 60s; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 592-0129; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/28].

 

TALKING WITH

Play explores choices women make & their effects; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 5/13].

 

THERE IS LIFE AFTER THE SOPRANOS

How a family from Queens deals with death of family memeber; Grand Theater at the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; call for times, $15 [through 5/20].

 

TO KILL CHARLOTTE

Russian director Slava Stepnov's adaptation of Chekhov's tragic fantasy Ivanov; Greenwich Village Center, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 841-5454; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 6, $12 [through 5/14].

 

TRINITY

Festival feat. two plays by Ken Wolf, The Eyes of Love & The Match Game, in rep. w/Shakespeare's The Tempest; Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $13.50, $25/2 shows, $35/3 shows [through 6/11].

 

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 [through 6/11].

 

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews & interpreted by Mo Gaffney, Marsha Mason & Lynn Whitfield (Weds.-Sun.); Diahann Carroll, Marisa Tomei, Rita Wilson (Tues.)?new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.

THE VALLEY OF IAO

Theater/dance work about Catholic street preacher living in Maui; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 5/14].

 

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; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, $29.50-$49.50.

 

WHAT HAPPENED TO ME

Harold Dean James' retelling of story about homeless man; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, Sun. at 2:30 & 7, $12 [through 5/21].

 

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.; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 5/14].

 

THE WILD DUCK

Century Center for the Performing Arts' Ibsen Series pres. first of 12 works by Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen; 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 982-6782; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/20].

 

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. & 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.), 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 DIRECTOR

What happens when a cast betrays their director; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 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.), 307-4100 or 971-1016 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $25.

 

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.

 

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. & 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," with special appearance/love advice by "Breakup Girl" Lynn Harris on Tues.?free champaign!; 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 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.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, $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.), 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-$80.

 

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. Sat. & Sun. at 2, Sun. at 7, $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 [through 12/31].

 

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.