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BAT BOY THE MUSICAL
The Weekly World News' second biggest headline transforms a small Southern community; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55 [opens 3/21].
CARTAS: A NUN IN LOVE
True story of 17th-century nun who was seduced & then abandoned by young French cavalry officer...sigh; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35-$45 [opens 3/4].
A CLASS ACT
True story of Ed Kleban, lyricist behind A Chorus Line; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [opens 3/11].
DOGEATERS
Play about life in 1980s' Philippines based on novel of same title; 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 3/4, through 3/18].
THE INVENTION OF LOVE
A. E. Housman goes back in time to confront his younger self, played by Robert Sean Leonard (meow); Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $30-$60 [opens 3/29, through 5/27].
THE LONDON CUCKOLDS
Rake Ned Rambles cuts a swath through London society; Blue Heron Art Center, 123 E. 24th (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-290-1595; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [opens 3/5, through 3/24].
MACHINAL
Play based on life of Helen Jones, urban house-wife turned adulterer & murder; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-358-5182; call for times, $12-$19 [opens 3/7].
NEWYORKERS
Musical comedy about...people in New Jersey; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$50 [opens 3/20].
TEN UNKNOWNS
Donald Sutherland plays painter living in Mexico who doesn't take kindly to new people in his life; Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 3/8].
WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS
One-man commentary on the 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-$15.
Just Opened
AH, MY DEAR ANDERSEN
Hans Christian Andersen stories come to life; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-567-3356; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/4].
ANGEL CITY
Sam Shepard play about losing your soul in the film industry; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), rsvp 212-501-2282; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/10].
THE ARSONIST
Um...shit gets set on fire; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-560-7379; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/24].
AS YOU LIKE IT
Peter Dobbins directs; 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; call for times & prices [through 3/11].
BOY GETS GIRL
Heterosexual success story in the city; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage I, 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, $20-$55.
CANNIBAL: THE MUSICAL, LIVE ON STAGE
Trey Parker's musical comedy about Alfred Packer, the only American ever to be convicted of cannibalism; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/21].
CARY & GALLO: WHAT IF WE DID THIS?
Comedy duo blends sketches & film shorts; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, $30 [through 3/5].
CELLINI
Florentine sculptor digs art & women during the Renaissance; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; call for times, $30-$50.
CIRCUS
Actors & puppeteers from the Netherlands' Theater Terra come to town; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$20 [through 3/18].
DADDY'S HOME
Dysfunction & sibling rivalry in struggling African American family; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through 2/25].
THE DEVIL'S MUSIC
Based on the "life & blues of Bessie Smith"; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $25-$35 [through 3/3].
DISPOSABLE PLAYS
Short one-acts by Luke Leonard; DUMBO Theater Exchange, 156 Water St. (Pearl St.), Bklyn, 718-624-1673; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 3/18].
THE DOUBLE BASS
Written by Patrick Suskind, author of Perfume; 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19-$24 [through 3/11].
DOWN THE LOFT, THE TANNING SALON
Two one acts about patrons at a tanning salon & a young girl's search for an apartment; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 3/4].
THE DRUNK MONOLOGUES
Diane Faith Spodarek pres. drinking stories from birth to death; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Fri. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/6].
EDUFA
Efua Sutherland's story of love, deceit & African magic; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$12 [through 3/4].
EXCUSE ME, I'M TALKING!
Sounds like every actor you ever met...this time it's just Annie Korzen's one-woman show; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $40-$45.
EVELINA'S HEART
Based on life of Puerto Rican South Bronx activist Dr. Evelina Lopez; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-255-3733; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 4, $12-$15 [through 3/18].
EXTREME GIRL
One-woman show about media images of girls versus real life; the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $10-$20 [through 3/11].
FAT CHICKS GO TO HELL
A world where fat girls don't conform to society's view of fat girls; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 718-437-5981; Tues. at 8, $12 [through 3/18].
THE FIRST JEWISH BOY IN THE KU KLUX KLAN
Lionel Kranitz's comedy about a young man who comes home from school & asks where mom keeps the old sheets; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 646-349-4444; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 3/5].
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Or "Lunch Hour Theater." Actors read one acts by Arthur Miller, Grace Paley & such; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.) 212-475-3424; call for times & prices [through 3/29].
FORCE CONTINUUM
Three generations of African-American men serving as New York's finest; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$40.
FUNBOX TIMES SQUARE
Audience participatory "funhouse" is back; New Theater, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-269-4TIX; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $25.
GINA'S PAROLE
Musical about ex-con in mini skirt & go-go boots; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through 3/13].
GIRLFRIEND
Two high schoolers from Nebraska come to terms with their sexual feelings for each other; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Mon. at 9, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 3/26].
HAMLET
From the people who brought you the all-female Romeo & Juliet; Expanded Arts, 113 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-946-1777; Sun.-Tues. at 7, call for prices [through 3/6].
HAMLET: SATANIC SENTINEL OF THE SUBURBS
Jeff Eyre's significantly bawdy interpretation of the Bard; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 3/26].
HIGH DIVE
Leslie Ayvazian's one-woman comedy about family & life in general; MCC Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-7765; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$25 [through 3/25].
HORSEY PEOPLE
Comedy about Virginia's exclusive "horse & hunt set"; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; call for times & prices.
I, ANATOLIA
Story chronicles lives of 15 "ordinary heores," all women living in Turkey; Fazil's, 743 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-460-1843; Sat. & Sun. at 9, $20 [through 3/31].
I WILL BEAR WITNESS
Based on German-Jew Victor Klemperer's diaries during the Nazi reign; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; call for times, $25-$40 [through 4/1].
IF IT WAS EASY...
Behind the scenes comedy about Broadway musical; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-947-8844; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices [through 4/1].
INDIGO RAT
Cabaret-style musical set in Berlin betw. the wars; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-366-5438; Mon. at 7, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 3/26]
ISN'T IT ROMANTIC
Wendy Wasserstein's 1983 comedy about young feminists; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35.
KARIUKI'S NOTEBOOK
American Peace Corps volunteers refuse to stop teaching after their Kenyan school is closed; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/11].
THE LAST AMERICAN
Sci-fi rock musical; Baby Jupiter, 170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY; call for times, $10-$15 [through 3/25].
A LESSON FROM ALOES
Athol Fugard's story of apartheid & it's affect on South Africans; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/4].
LET A HUNDRED FLOWERS BLOOM
Comedy about four friends & their NYC love lives; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; call for times, $15 [through 3/10].
MERCURIUS
A pair of sisters abandoned on deserted island have unusual adventures; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 3/18].
MR. SHAKESPEARE & MR. PORTER
The Bard & Cole team up for a musical revue at Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 3/11].
MULTIPLE ME
Cabaret ventriloquist has more than one personality; New 42nd St. Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-281-1053; call for times, $15 [through 3/4].
THE NEGATIVE ENERGY FIELD & CAN'T GET STARTED
Isn't that in Cabal's bedroom? Two plays by Tom X. Chao run on alternate Saturdays; St. Mark's Theater, 94 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Sat. at 10:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/3].
NIGHT & DAY
Journalists fight to break a story about emerging African nation; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $40, $24 s.c., $20 st. [through 3/22].
NINTH ENVELOPE
One-woman show about being a chick working in the man's world of theoretical mathematics; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through 3/7].
THE NOISEMAKERS
Comedy about father who wants his son to be crucified, literally, for being a bad husband; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 3/4].
NOW THAT COMMUNISM IS DEAD, MY LIFE FEELS EMPTY
Two hipsters explore a "pungent Foremanesque landscape"; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15.
OPHELIA
Musical retelling of Hamlet via Ophelia; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun at 3:30, $19 [through 3/10].
ORGY OF THE DEAD
Young lovers crash their car into graveyard & meet Emperor of the Dead; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182, www.surfreality.org; call for times, $10 [through 4/13].
THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY
Edward Albee's latest about a young couple, an older couple & a baby, presumably; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.
PRINTZ OF POETS
More than one personality fights to dominate one man's poetic mental musings; NY Comedy Club, 240 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; Sun. at 3, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 4/15].
RACE
The Nazi rise to power & its effects on a group of German medical students; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 3/11].
RASHOMON
What really happened when a thief encountered a samurai & his wife in the forest; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat.-Sun. at 2:30, $25-$45 [through 3/18].
REPERTORIO ESPAñOL
Thirty third season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, w/both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $30-$40 [through 3/19].
THE ROVER
Aphra Behn's classic tale of sex, romantic love & marriage (in that order, obviously); The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7, $15 [through 3/25].
SAVED
Edward Bond play about violence in working class London suburb; American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-840-3074; call for times & prices [through 3/18].
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Lily Tomlin gives Tony award winning performance in cast of characters & Jane Wagner directs; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $50-$65 [through 3/11].
SEE BOB RUN
Roberta starts hitchhiking to escape her father; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/3].
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Short plays feat. new writers & directors like Randy Sharp, David Guion, Ami Armstrong & more; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; call for times, $10 [through 3/24].
6 MONTHS TO LIVE
Latin dancer Karim Noack's battle w/breast cancer, which she won; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15-$20 [through 3/4].
SOME OF MY PARTS
Female party addict realizes what the French knew all along?we are born & we die alone; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; call for times, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 3/27].
SPOOKY DOG & THE TEENAGE GANG MYSTERIES
Scooby Doo parody, just in case you don't see enough of him on the Cartoon Network, which owns the rights to all of Hanna Barbera but refuses to show anything else; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 3/30].
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES
Tim Cleary returns from WWII to a clingy mother & an uncommunicative father in the Bronx; 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call or times, $15-$40 [through 5/3].
SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES
Laura Josepher interprets Marivaux; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/11].
THEATER OF LIGHT
Painting, music & movement by Rudi Stern; 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $20.
THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS
Dance concert & pow-wow. Proceeds go to scholarships for Native American students; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, mat. Sun. at 2, call for prices [through 3/4].
TOWARDS ZERO
Agatha Christie mystery about a country vacation, two love triangles & one murder; 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15.
TWELFTH NIGHT
Set on an Italian island in the 50s, Cosmopolitan types & musical servants do Shakespeare; 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 212-288-3246, ext.3; call for times, $19 [through 3/11].
2001: A SPOTLIGHT ON FESTIVAL ODYSSEY
Nine plays by Richard Morell, Charles Grippo & more; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & complete schedule, $15 [through 3/25].
UNCLE NICKY
Dark comedy about Nicky's new love, which stirs memories of the last one; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-981-8952; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/17].
URBAN ZULU MAMBO
Collection of short works performed by Regina Taylor; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-7529; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [through 3/25].
VALERIE SHOOTS ANDY
Valerie Solanas gets more press in this dramatization of her assassination attempt on Andy Warhol; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; call for times, $15, $10 st./s.c.
VOICES FROM THE HOLY & NOT SO HOLY LAND
Steven Greenstein's one-man show about Israel & the Jewish Diaspora; Red Room Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/25].
Continuing
DE LA GUARDA
Argentine theater group infuses theater w/rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$45.
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, Fri. & Sun. at 3, $45-$70.
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring Kathy Najimy, 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.
END OF THE WORLD PARTY
Chuck Ranberg's new comedy about several men who share a house on Fire Island, starring Jim J. Bullock of Hollywood Squares fame; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45-$49.50.
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.
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 [through 3/4].
THE FULL MONTY
I believe in miracles; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $31-$86.
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Mode's humorous look inside one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurants opens Off-Broadway starring Christopher Fitzgerald; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $45-$20.
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; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50-$55.
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.
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.
LIVING IN THE WIND
Michael Bradford's love story about two former slaves; 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, $40-$35.
MAYBE BABY, IT'S YOU
Bachelor #542 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, mat. Weds. at 2, $40.
THE MUSIC MAN
Meredith Wilson's adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical w/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
The millennium of the woman (& gay guys) is officially underway as musical revue feat. 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 this guy from Hoboken who could beat your ass w/a cane; Dillion's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.
PETE 'N' KEELY
Musical comedy looks back at 60s sitcom about "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" Pete & Keely, now divorced like the rest of us; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$55.
PROOF
Manhattan Theater Club's B'way play about a young woman facing the complexities of love; 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.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Dr. Seuss' famous characters & stories retold; Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1, $50-$85.
STRICTLY PERSONAL
DJM ISO SF; turn a few pages ahead if you need a translation; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45.
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., Mon. & 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 cooter, based on real-life interviews?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
AIDA
Triangular love story w/music by Elton "amyl nitrate" John, lyrics by Tim Rice & co-starring Taylor Dayne; 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.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie, played by Reba McEntire, returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $85.
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, $25-$90.
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring 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.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre starring Ben Vereen; 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. Maybe it's time to get Axl on the scene; 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.
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; call for times, $20-$80.
TONY & TINA'S WEDDING
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, mat. Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.