THEATER In Previews BIG CACTUS Play traces life of Bob, ...
BIG CACTUS
Play traces life of Bob, husband who searches for spirituality while harvesting cacti to finance his dreams; The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-615-6906; Sat. & Sun. at 8, $15 [opens 9/21].
BITTER & JADED AT 25
Off-Broadway musical about cabaret singer; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15-$30 [opens 9/15, through 10/1].
THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTION
What happens when young writer becomes assistant to celebrated novelist; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 10/3, through 10/15].
ELOISE & RAY
Story about the relationships between a sister, her runaway brother & his best friend; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15, $12 st./s.c. [opens 9/14, through 9/30].
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, $35-$45 [opens 9/18].
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.-Fri. & Mon. at 8:15, Sat. at 2:30 & 8:15, Sun. at 3:30 & 7:30, $49.50 [opens 10/18, through 9/4].
THE IN-GATHERING
Musical attempts to reunite African American family after being separated by slavery; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 10/18].
A LESSON BEFORE DYING
Based on novel of same title about two African American men in their 40s sentenced to death for a crime they didn't commit; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [opens 9/17, through 10/15].
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 [opens 9/28].
MIDDLE FINGER
Ma-Yi Theater Company's production inspired by Franz Wedekind's Spring Awakening about being a teenager in America; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-581-8896; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19 [opens 9/14, through 10/1].
MONO
Audience members serve as barflys 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 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 [opens 9/14].
TALLULAH HALLELUJAH!
Musical celebration of Tallulah Bankhead's impromtu 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; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 10/10].
WANDERERS
Trials & tribulations of dating, relationships & love; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 800-965-4827; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 9/13, through 9/24].
WHEN REAL LIFE BEGINS
Touching tale of an actor diagnosed with cancer; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 9/13, through 10/1].
WHERE DID VINCENT VAN GOGH
The Simpsons' Dan Castellaneta takes on several roles as he attempts to answer the question "What would happen to an actor if his body was overtaken by an alien as he is in the midst of doing a show about the famous painter?"; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-971-4200; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35 [opens 9/20, through 10/8].
Just Opened
ANCESTRAL VOICES
Buffalo family's lives are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend; 5th Ave. Presbyterian Church House, 5th fl., 7 W. 55th St. (5th Ave.), 212-851-8967; Weds.-Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 9/16].
ANTIGONE
Our favorite Greek tragedy as part of Fringe Festival; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; call for times & prices [through 9/17].
BLITHE SPIRIT
Stephen Hollis' interpretation of Noel Coward's comedy of ex-wives & an unhappy homecoming, part of Pearl Theater's 17th season of classics; 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35 [through 10/15].
CARDBOARD MOON
Rock musical about heroine who thinks she's a man & that casual sex has no repercussions; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/8].
THE CHI
Lloyd Dobler type wrestles with love, philosophy, boxing & other things of the universe; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-3687; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 10, Sun. at 7, $17 [through 9/17].
THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
Jean Cocteau Repertory produces Biltzstein's classic American musical; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 10/19].
THE CRUMPLE ZONE
Jason Moore, associate director of Les Miserables, directs new comedy involving "five very different men as they confront questions of love, infidelity, & friendship over one frantic holiday weekend" at The Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35 [through 10/29].
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Peter Meineck directs classic Steve Martin film w/Lisa Carter as Roxanne & Anthony Cochrane as Cyrano; Clark Studio Theater, Lincoln Center, Rose Building, 7th fl., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-992-9642; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3 [through 9/17].
DAYS OF WINE & ROSES, BLOOD WEDDING
Shakespeare's classics performed by the Boomerang Theater Co.; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-501-4069: Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 9/24].
DIRTY JUANITA
Domestic violence between two roommates & the co-worker who finds them out; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 9/24].
DON JUAN IN HELL
Dramatic reading of George Bernard Shaw's third act dream sequence from Man & Superman; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$35 [through 10/8].
DOWN THE ROAD
Reworking of Lee Blessing's morality play about documenting murders; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-875-7149; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/17].
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
Man is chastised when he discovers the truth; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/17].
FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER
Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed continues w/La Proxima Parada (Sat. at 8) & La Gringa (Sun. at 3)?in Spanish with English translation via headsets upon request; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; $30-$40 [through 12/23].
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
Story takes place during a wedding in the South; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-712-7945; Fri.-Sun. at 8, call for price [through 9/17].
AND GOD CREATED GREAT WHALES
David Schweizer directs Rinde Eckert musical about ailing composer & his opera of Moby Dick; 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35-$45 [through 10/1].
HAIR
Spellbound Theatreworks modern twist on classic rock 'n' roll musical; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $18 [through 9/17].
HANDS IN ME
Elizabeth Edlow's solo performance addresses her drunken, drug-induced, sex-filled years as a youth living on the Upper East Side; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sat. at 7:30, $12 [through 9/23].
HENSON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPPET THEATER
More than 20 puppet companies throughout the world pres. works at various venues in NYC, 212-794-2400 for complete sched., locations & prices [through 9/24].
HIGH INFIDELITY
Politics vs. marriage, what will it be for this U.S. Senator?; Promenade Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$60 [through 9/24].
THE HOBO GOT TOO HIGH
That's what happens when one snorts cocaine; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 10/1].
I DIDN'T ASK FOR BARE-CHESTED MEN SINGING DOO-WOP
But that's what your gonna get, along with Alan Cove (formerly of the Belmonts); Present Company Theatorium, 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Sat. at 10, Sun.-Tues. at 8, $12 [through 9/19].
I MARRIED AN ANGEL
A Busapest bachelor's search for Miss. perfect; 14th St. Y Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (1st Ave.), 212-362-5620; Weds.-Fri., Sun. & Tues. at 7, Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 9/24].
IMPERFECT CHEMISTRY
Musical reworking of classic tale about two geneticists trying to cure baldness; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-420-8000; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7, $50.
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; Weds. at 2 & 8, Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $50.
JERUSALEM SYNDROME
Marc Maron's satirical look at our searches for spiritual salvation & the decidedly non-spiritual places the search sometimes takes us; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25-$30.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Musical reworking of classic 18th-century tale; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-563-3756; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun at 2:30, $15 [through 9/24].
LOCATING THE PLANT
Story about two brothers growing apart, set in volatile 80s in Belfast; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-560-7308; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 10/1].
MACBETH
Shakespeare performed in the courtyard, in repertory w/Midsummer Night's Dream as part of annual Outdoor Shakespeare Series at Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through 9/17].
MEMORIAL DAYS
Play about what happens when two brothers love same woman closes out New Directions Theater season; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 9/18].
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, AS YOU LIKE IT
Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. Shakespeare outdoors. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Thurs. & Sat. at 8); "As You Like It" (Fri. & Sun. at 8); Washington Sq. Park, 4th St. (Washington Sq. W.), 212-330-8086; free [through 9/24].
MY ASS
"A wacky new comedy having nothing to do with my bum" at Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 10/1].
NIGHT BEHIND THE WINDOWS
Janie Geiser combines film, acting & music to illustrate her blurred vision between life & death, as part of Henson International Festival of Puppet Theater; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 3:30, $20-$25 [through 9/17].
NOT WITH A BANG, BUT
Secrets are revealed when an inter-racial couple, their bi-sexual son & his friends get stuck indoors during a storm; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15-$25 [through 9/16].
ONE WAY TO BABYLON
Director Edward Elefterion's production looks at growing up in America today; Musical Theater Works, 440 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-956-0247; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, call for price [through 9/30].
ORDER UP WATCH TV
Bizarre love triangle involving stand-up comic, tv repairman & incest?; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-714-5050; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 s.c. [through 9/30].
THE POWER LINES
One-woman show written & performed by Helen Stratford; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Weds. at 7, $7.
PROPAGANDA PLAYS
Three shorts?"The Allegory Of The Cave," "Atom & Devorah" & "Natural Selection"; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10, $8 st./s.c. [through 9/23].
RADIUS
Andy Horwitz's rock 'n' roll fantasy that claims to be part On the Road, part Behind the Music, stars himself & Tom Drymon; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sun. at 7:30, $10 [through 9/24].
SAD CLOWNS ON VELVET
Ian Hill directs collection of three Chekhov "vaudevilles"; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Weds. at 8, $10 [through 9/20].
THE SEAGULL
Aaron Beall directs one of the classics, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000's tribute to Chekhov; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $8.99-$10.99 [through 10/9].
SECRET CONFESSIONS
Exploration of "the conflict between a woman's public face & her private thoughts"; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 9/30].
THE SMALL APARTMENT
We wouldn't know what that's like; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3517; Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 9/17].
SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA LET THE PEOPLE KNOW II
Drama addresses racial issues in NYC; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-491-3209; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 9/23].
THE SOUL OF AN INTRUDER
New play about woman in love triangle with two dudes by Steve Braunstein; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Weds. at 2, $30 [through 9/30].
SPINNING INTO BUTTER
Small NE college is forced to deal with issues of racism when series of racist notes are addressed to an African-American student, part of Lincoln Center Festival 2000; Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $50 [through 10/28].
STREET OF BLOOD
Religious epic presented by Ronnie Burkett & his 34-piece puppet troupe; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $15 st. [through 10/15].
10 STORIES UP
Five experimental theater one-acts performed on Greenwich House's rooftop, portion of proceeds donated to Greenwich House; 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-245-4036; Fri. at 6:30, Sat. & Sun. at 6, $12, [through 10/1].
THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV
Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 7, Mon. at 8 & 10, $10.99 [through 12/31].
WELCOME TO OUR CITY
Jonathan Bank directs Thomas Wolfe production in honor of playwright's 100th birthday; Mint Theater Space, 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 [through 10/8].
WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS DAN!
Reworking of Shakespeare presented by Dan at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-270-6131; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/7].
WHERE EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING
Dan, a finance type meets Tracy, a shy graphic design type; Ryan Theater, 128 Chamber St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-539-8892; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8; $25 [through 10/14].
WYOMING
Play captures lives' of three institutionalized women who escape & drive across country to Wyoming; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 10/8].
Continuing
ANATOMY OF A KNUCKLEHEAD
Play combines elements of Ghost Dog & Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Juice in the Hood while it traces the last hours before hiphop head Prejudice is killed by Nemesis; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:15, $12 [through 10/21].
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 4:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 3, $45.
CAFé MILLENNIUM
Comedy about slam poetry nights; 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-388-7947; Sun. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 11/26].
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. & 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, $55-$60.
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.-Sat. at 8, $35-$37.50.
THE FLAME KEEPER
Play looks at how one Jewish doctor deals with German shopkeeper after WWII; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.
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.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
One of the longest running musicals returns to NYC; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-4100; 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.), 212-246-4422; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $51 [through 10/8].
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.
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, $20-$85.
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.), 212-463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $35-$65.
OFF THE METER
A cabbie & investment banker's attempt to become their own boss; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35.
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., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $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., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," 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.
WHY DON'T WE BOMB THE AMISH
Playwright & actor Casey Fraser's comical exploration of hypocrisy, anger & subway rage; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20.
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. 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, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$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, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $22-$85.
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; 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 blonde rock god, Sebastian Bach; 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., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. 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.