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BARRIO BABIES
Musical comedy about one Latino's attempt to make it in Hollywood; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $50, $20 st. [opens 11/19].
COBB
Lee Blessing's look at Hall of Famer Ty Cobb returns for an Off-Broadway run at Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $45, $17.50 st. [opens 11/8].
COMIC POTENTIAL
Futuristic black comedy involving robotic dopplegangers; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, 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, $55 [opens 11/16].
CRAVE
Deborah Harry stars in Sarah Kane's controversial production about human relationships; Axis Theater, One Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25 [opens 11/8, through 12/23].
END OF THE WORLD PARTY
Chuck Ranberg's new comedy about several men who share a house on Fire Island; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., T9hurs. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$49.50 [opens 11/9].
JANE EYRE
Musical adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel, which addresses love & temptation when an orphaned girl falls for her master; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$86 [opens 12/3].
KIT MARLOWE
Premiere of David Grimm's exploration of Shakespeare's rival, playwright Christopher Marlowe, as part of NY Shakespeare Festival at Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 11/19, through 12/31].
LIVING IN THE WIND
Heart-felt drama about two lovers separated by slavery; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$35 [opens 11/13, through 12/31].
THE SHANEEQUA CHRONICLES
Coming-of-age tale about an African-American woman's life in Harlem; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-247-4982; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 11/13, through 12/13].
RICHARD III
Adaptation by The Pearl Theater Co.; St. Marks Studio Theater, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-505-3401; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35 [opens 11/13, through 12/17].
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Rock 'n' roll cult favorite returns to B'way, so get ready to do the "Time Warp" again, starring Joan Jett!; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9:45, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$79.50 [opens 11/15].
SPINE
Allyson Spellman & Tongue & Cheek Productions pres. comedy about the rich, their money & feeling guilty about having it; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-561-0182; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [opens 11/16, through 12/10].
STRICTLY PERSONAL
DJM in search of SF who's not afraid of dating a recently divorced NYC man; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 11/8].
THE TRIALS OF MARTIN GUERRE
A man's claim of identity is challenged after he returns home from serving time in the army; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-726-3588; Thurs., Sun. & Mon. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [opens 11/24, through 12/17].
WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
The New Group's rendition of Joe Orton's sex farce stars Chloë Sevigny, Dylan Baker & Lisa Emery; Playhouse at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-643-6878; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [opens 11/12, through 12/10].
Just Opened
ALICE IN BED
Fantasy drama inspired by Alice James, sister of writer Henry James & philosopher William James; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Adaptation through "Revelation of Form" staged at St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 11/8].
ALLSTON
Set outside of Boston, play looks at relationships between college students & long-time neighborhood residents; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/19].
ALMOST ASLEEP
One woman's battle w/rape; 45th St. Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-946-1963; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 11/18].
ANNIE
Everyone's favorite redhead returns w/five-piece orchestra accompaniment to the NY Youth Theater at Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave., 7th fl. (64th St.), 212-888-0696; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12 [through 12/10].
AWAKENING
Based on Kate Chopin's liberating novel about one woman's lasciviousness & confinement of her marriage; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/25].
BAAL
Flea Theater's artistic director Jim Simpson directs new American retelling of Brecht's first play; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds. at 8 & 10, Thurs. & Fri. at 10, Sat. at 10 & 12 a.m., $15-$25 [through 12/16].
THE BASTARD LOVE CHILD OF AUNT JEMIMA & UNCLE BEN
Ron Stroman's one-man take on being African-American, black & formerly cullud; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-5317; Weds.-Sat., call for times, $15 [through 11/18].
BEYOND THERAPY
Comedy about searching for Mr. Right in the Big Apple, or was it Ms. Right?; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-714-5081; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Mon. at 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 11/19].
BOOK OF THE DEAD (SECOND AVE.)
"A musical, multimedia theme park ride through comparative religion" of NY, Egypt & Tibet; Joseph Papp Public Theater's Martinson Hall, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8:30, $45.
BOYS DON'T WEAR LIPSTICK
"A journey from boyhood to manhood, by way of a 15-year detour through womanhood"; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$45.
CABIN CRAZY
New comedy by Joseph Coyne; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st./s.c. [through 12/31].
CAIN
Steps Theater pres. Lord Byron's romantic drama at Greenwich Village Center, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-841-5454; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6, $15 [through 11/12].
CAPTAINS & COURAGE
T. Schreiber Studio's production based on Israel Horovitz's novel Captains Courageous; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $8 st./kids [through 12/3].
CHEKHOV NOW FESTIVAL
Three-week festival feat. 14 reworkings, adaptations & one-act farces incl. "To Kill Charlotte" & "Salesman"; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-414-7773; call for times, $12, $10 st. [through 11/19].
A CLASS ACT
Musical suggests that it's not success that matters but what one does for love; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 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 11/26].
COCK HEALER
The life of Rebecca Torosian, stripper, therapist & sensual massage healer, set to stage at 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 12/16].
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Political thriller, just in time for election day; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25, $18 st./s.c. [through 11/30].
DAHLING!
Another play about Tallulah Bankhead?see listing below; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-358-5812; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [closes 11/19].
DINNER PARTY
Six people address aspects of marriage & divorce as they indulge in a fancy meal; Music Box Theater, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$70.
DOLL
Twisted reworking of A Doll's House blends Henrik Ibsen's classic w/everyone's favorite disproportionate plastic Mattel toy; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, $15-$20 [through 11/19].
DOWNWINDERS
Clubbed Thumb Theater Company's look at the shooting of Howard Hughes & John Wayne's epic circa 1950 in SW America; Walkerspace, 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-802-8007; Thurs.-Sun. & Mon. at 8, $12 [through 11/18].
EL CEPILLO DE DIENTES (THE TOOTHBRUSH)
Comical Latin American play set in an almost cartoonish world; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-861-7651; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/12].
THE EXONERATED
Playwrights Eric Jensen & Jessica Blank address the death penalty through 11 interviews w/wrongly accused death row inmates, stars Sarah Jones & Tim Robbins; The Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Mon. at 8, call for price [through 11/13].
FAME TAKES A HOLIDAY
Look backstage at a four-girl NJ comedy group; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $15 [through 11/19].
FEELING SORRY FOR ROMAN POLANSKI
An elderly woman drops dead from a heart attack after hearing singing telegram delivered by a man in gorilla costume; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 888-827-9090; Sun. at 3, Mon. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 11/27].
FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER
Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed continues w/Pilar Rioja, La Gringa & La Pasion?in Spanish w/English translation via headsets upon request; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $30-$40 [through 12/23].
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY
Parody of Broadway musicals; Stardust Theater, Ellen's Stardust Restaurant, 1650 B'way (51st St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8:15, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $49.50.
FORT GREENE GROUP THERAPY
Four-character play addresses everyday issues when "a lesbian, heart broken thug, an over educated neurotic & a pop culture bubblehead" meet during a group therapy session; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:15, $15 [through 12/16].
FRANKENSTEIN: THE ROCK MUSICAL
New adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1816 classic romantic novel w/original songs; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [through 11/19].
FULL MOON & HIGH TIDE IN THE LADIES ROOM
A look inside the ladies' room at Frank's bar; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 11/19].
GAME SHOW
Interactive comedy where audience members become contestants in trivia game & actually win prizes; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$49.50.
THE GLASS MENDACITY
Twisted renditions of several plays by Tennessee Williams; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-255-5438; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 11/10].
GRINE FELDER
Yiddish comedy about Yeshiva boy who falls for wild country girl; Education Alliance's Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 2 & 7, Thurs. at 7, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 5:30, $18-$30 [through 1/14].
HAMLET
Reworking of Shakespeare's tale of murder & family betrayal, pres. by The American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-869-9809; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 12/3].
THE HEAD
A gangster, giant, dwarf & Pakistani mystic attempt to kidnap a disembodied head & a few others, outside their underground London laboratory; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35.
HIGHWAY TO TOMORROW
Elevator Repair Service's production based on Euripide's The Bacchae; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30, $15.
HORROR ON HORSEBACK
Andrew Phelps directs new adaptations of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Devil & Tom Walker, The Spectra Bridegroom & Don Juan; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 11/12].
HURLYBURLY
Four people's coked-up version of the American Dream; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20, $12 st./s.c. [through 11/18].
I REMEMBER MAMA
John van Druten's 1944 play about an immigrant family living in bay area at turn-of-the-century; St. Jean Baptiste H.S. Aud., 173 E. 75th St. (betw. 3rd & Lexington Aves.), 212-255-7809; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/19].
IN TRANSIT
Everything that happens one day in a big-city subway station; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 11/26].
IT AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Tony nominee about birth of blues. Songs incl. "Sweet Home Chicago," "Fever," "Goodnight Irene," "The Thrill Is Gone" & "Let The Good Times Roll"; B.B. King Blues Club, 243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50 [through 11/12].
JERSEY CANTATA
The press release says "this play is not about how funny these guys talk, but rather their friendships & who they are," when distant friends return home for a friend's funeral; Shurin Theater, 411 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3455; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. $15 [through 11/18].
JUNO'S SWANS
Sibling rivalry or sisterly love?; The Independent Theater, 52 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-532-8477; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 11/19].
KATHIE LEE & THE LEGION OF GOOD MEET RICKY MARTIN & THE LOCA POWER TEAM
Superheros posed as your favorite talk show host, actor, filmmaker & rockstar go on a mission you won't believe; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176 or www.uprightcitizens.org/schedule for info; Sat. at 11:30, $5.
LAST CALL
The things Barney the bartender sees each night before he turns up the lights & yells, "It's time to leave, you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here"; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $15 [through 11/18].
LES MIZRAHI
Cabarets by Mr. Fashion designer himself, Isaac Mizrahi; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, $30-$35 [through 11/25].
LIFEGAME
Britain's Improbable Theater creates spontaneous work based on an audience member's life; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $25-$37.50.
THE LINE OF LEAST EXISTENCE
"A live Pop Art event on the 60's Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll phenomenon"; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [through 11/26].
LOOKING FOR LOUIE
One woman's attempt to find her imaginary childhood great-grandfather; LES Tenement Theater, 90 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st. [through 11/19].
LOOKING TOWARD HALF DOME
Play addresses failed relationships & problems w/being wealthy, while centering on landscape painting of the same name; Present Company Theatorium, 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Sun.-Tues. at 8, $12 contrib. [through 11/28].
MACBETH
Remake of Shakespeare's classic tale of lust, power & glory, gala opening Thurs., $25; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $12 [through 11/18].
MAN IN THE FLYING LAWN CHAIR
Production based on true life story of Larry Walters, a daredevil who launched himself into air while sitting in a lawn chair; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/18].
MATCH GAME
A maitre d's observance of love & lust; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-966-9939; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12.50 [through 11/12].
MAYBE BABY, IT'S YOU
Bachelor #540 please step forward?romantic comedy about finding the man of your dreams returns; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 10, $40.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Eve Adamson (Medea & The Balcony) directs adaptation of problematic Shakespearean play; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Thurs. at 8, $40, $24 st./s.c. [through 12/14].
MICHAEL'S #1 FAN
Tragic yet comic journey of one man's small-town deception & self-discovery; Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-769-8282; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20 [through 11/19].
MUSIC FROM DOWN THE HILL
Rock 'n' roll saves two mental hospital patients; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1764; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 6:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 11/19].
ONE HOT SUMMER
"Funny how committed people are to love, sex, marriage & divorce"; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 12/3].
PROOF
Manhattan Theater Club's B'way play about the complexities of love a young woman faces; 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, $24-$69.
RAIN FROM HEAVEN
Originally produced on Broadway in 1934, this British classic deals w/political unrest during WWII; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-539-3851; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 11/19].
RED ROSES & PETROL
Dublin, a funeral & a ghost or two; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 12/10].
ROBERTO ZUCCO
Empire Theater Co. pres. controversial French play; Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-539-3899; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $18 [through 11/18].
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
Comedic rendition of Shakespeare's Hamlet presented by all-female cast; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-501-1986; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/23/01].
THE 7 1/2 SECRETS OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE
Comedic love story by interracial husband/wife team, Epstein & Hassan; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-714-4551; Thurs.-Sat. at 9, $10 [through 11/18].
SEXUAL PERVERSITY, DUCK VARIATIONS
"A titillating look at the underbelly of the Chicago singles scene" & story about two men conversing about ducks & death while sitting on a park bench; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. at 8, $15-$20 [through 11/17].
SOME OF MY PARTS
"One-woman comedy about sex, spirituality & maraschino cherries"; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-604-4024; Thurs. at 8, $15 [through 11/16].
SOUTH OF NO NORTH
Adaptation of Charles Bukowski's collection of shorts from 1973; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-465-0575; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $35.
STAGE BLOOD
Kitsch/parody revival of Charles Ludlam's backstage comedy about traveling theater co. performing Shakespeare; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 12/10].
STEALIN' HOME
How African-American Jackie Robinson changed the state of major league baseball when he played second baseman for the Dodgers in 1947; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $25-$40 [through 11/12].
STRANGER
Debut of Craig Lucas' production about two airline passengers seated next to each other, one being an ex-con; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/19].
TABLETOP
An ad person's wet dream?behind-the-scenes look at commercial-making; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50.
TALLULAH HALLELUJAH!
Musical celebration of Tallulah Bankhead's impromptu before a performance by Ella Fitzgerald, w/musical accompaniment by Bob Goldstone; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-354-2200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45.
TRUST
Temptation, a rock star, forlorn girls & naiveté all swirled into one production; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $19 [through 11/12].
TWELFTH NIGHT
Shakespeare presented by Bottom's Dream Arts, Inc.; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-502-0887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/11].
THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV
Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 7, Mon. at 8 & 10, $10.99 [through 12/31].
THE UNEXPECTED MAN
England's Matthew Warchus (Art, True West) directs Yasmina Reza's play, which stars Alan Bates & Eileen Atkins; Promenade Theater, B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for price [through 12/31].
THE WALL OF WATER
Story about three NYC girls who think they find the perfect apartment on the Upper West Side; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-946-2033; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 11/18].
WE CAN'T ALL BE MATT LAUER
Ubiquitous tv personality Bobby Rivers brings his solo romp, "Bobby Rivers' Misadventures in Broadcasting" to the Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-268-9829, ext.1; Mon. at 7, $15 [through 12/18].
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?
Twisted, musical comedy of how a psychologist deals w/four schizophrenics who think they're celebrities; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 11/19].
WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS
One-man commentary looks at American work ethic & what it takes to be "successful"; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12.
WRONG WAY UP
Rock 'n' roll coming-of-age musical about a rebel; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 212-479-8582; Thurs. at 10:30, Mon. at 8, $12 [through 11/20].
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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL
Play spans entire career of Weill. Score incl. "Mack The Knife," "September Song" & "My Ship"; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. at 3, Fri. at 10:30, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4:30 & 7:30, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.
THE COUNTESS
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.
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. at 8 & 10:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $40-$45.
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, $65.
4 GUYS NAMED JOSE & UNA MUJER NAMED MARIA
Song & dance routine about four men who have a dream?to stage a show of Latin standards; the Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6240; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $37.50-$47.50.
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.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.
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.
JITNEY
August Wilson's look at African-American experiences during 20th century; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55.
LATE NITE 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.
MONO
Audience members serve as barflies as they eavesdrop on crew of outcasts incl. nerd dressed in leather, mute, sock puppet & other awkward characters during night out at the local pub; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12.
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, $40-$85.
NAKED BOYS SINGING
Musical revue celebrates "being in your birthday suit"?eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. S. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $35-$65.
OUR SINATRA
Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Dillion's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$85. [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-$85.
THE SYRINGA TREE
Playwright & actress Pamela Gien takes on role of 28 characters as she tells tale of two families, one white, one black & their struggles in South Africa; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews. Erica Jong, Angelica Torn & Lauren Velez share the stage through Nov. 26?new actresses every two weeks; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
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, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $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, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$90.
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Vicki Lewis, Charlotte d'Amboise, Marcia Lewis, P.J. Benjamin & Brent Barrett; Shubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $37.50-$85.
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. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$39.
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; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$85.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite Baywatch man David Hasselhoff?not sure he's going to top Sebastian Bach without a wig? Maybe it's time to get Axl Rose into showbiz; 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, $20-$85.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. 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.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.