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CAT'S PAW
Or "A Meditation on the Don Juan Theme"; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-479-7979; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $15 [opens 12/21].
IF GOD WERE A GUIDO
Comedy about everyman who meets God only to learn?he's a guido; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-330-6550; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20.
THE WAX
The old existential crisis strikes at an out of town wedding; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-564-1235; call for times, $40 [opens 1/7, through 1/21].
Just Opened
THE APOLOGY
Bat Theater Company addresses Socrates' defense before he's sentenced to death; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Sun. at 4, free [through 12/31].
THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT
Story of a lesbian love affair based on Fassbinder's 1973 film w/the same name; Henry Miller's Theater, 124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $42.
BRECHT ON BRECHT
Production dedicated to the songs, poems & writings of Brecht; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 718-488-9233; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25 [through 12/23].
BRUCE LEE: INSIDE THE LOST INTERVIEW & MY MOM ACROSS AMERICA
Two one-woman shows w/Asian American actresses; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-726-8404; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 12/30].
CARY & GALLO: WHAT IF WE DID THIS?
Comedy duo blend sketches & film shorts; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, $30 [through 1/22].
A CHILD'S GARDEN
Dedicated to the life & works of Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde & Kidnapped); Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $35 [through 1/14].
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Comedic adaptation by Sandra Nordgren; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Weds. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 4, $12.50, $8 st. & s.c., $7 kids [through 1/21].
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS
San Francisco's Artfull Circle Theater recreates the infamous 1944 Christmas radio broadcast from Joan Crawford's estate; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-879-5575; call for times, $30-$35 [through 12/30].
CIRCUS OZ
Giving new meaning to "the greatest show on earth," Australian mercurial artists perform death-defying feats at the New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 646-223-3077; call for times, $10-$35 [through 1/14].
COMIC POTENTIAL
Futuristic black comedy involves robotic doppelgangers; 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 [through 1/7].
CRAVE
Deborah Harry stars in Sarah Kane's controversial production about human relationships; Axis Theater, One Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $25 [through 12/22].
THE DIARY OF ADOLF EICHMANN: MY LIFE, MY LOVES & MY JEWS
New play based on Eichmann's prison memoirs; 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-494-0050; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sun. at 3, $36.
A DOLPHIN UP A TREE!
Children's play about little girl who brings stuffed animals to life; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Tues. at 11:30 a.m. & 1, $8 [through 12/30].
DOWN THE GARDEN PATHS
Anne Meara's play about four sets of couples, stars Eli Wallach & Anne Jackson; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, call for prices [through 1/28].
THE 8 REINDEER MONOLOGUES
Santa's a pedophile & Ms. Claus loves that the elves just come up to her crotch; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-591-2604; call for times, $15 [through 12/22].
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; call for times, $45-$49.50.
FLOWERGIRL & THICKER THAN WATER
Two one-act, one-woman plays about memories & families; Wow Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$20 [through 1/6].
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].
HEATHEN NATIVITY
Bread & Puppet troupe tell Celtic Christmas tale of green men; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, call for prices [through 12/23].
THE HOSTAGE
The brilliant Behan belches forth another from the grave about IRA commander holding British solider hostage; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 12/31].
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Twenty-two Asian-American females bring Frederico Garcia Lorca's classic western drama to Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 718-623-1672; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $19 [through 12/23].
ICARUS
Tale of misfortune gone good; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-353-3837; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 12/23].
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.
JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN
Two convicts at Riker's Island get philosophical; 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, mat Sun. at 3, $25-$45 [through 12/31].
JULIUS CAESAR
Robert Richmond interprets Shakespeare's play w/the addition of modern dress; Clark Studio Theater, Rose Bldg., Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St., 7th fl. (B'way), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, $30 [through 12/23].
KIKI & HERB: JESUS WEPT
Comedy duo sings way through Kiki's tragic biography, from Tori Amos to "Frosty the Snowman"; Fez, Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; call for times, $15 [through 12/30].
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 [through 12/31].
LA BOHEME
Specially adapted for younguns & opera virgins; Amato Opera, 319 Bowery (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-228-8200; Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 1/7].
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. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 12/31].
MENOPAULSAL GENTLEMEN
Woman going through "the change" passes for 35 year-old man; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, call for prices [through 12/23].
MUMMENSCHANZ NEXT
Swiss troupe sees theater as body sculpture during this two-week engagement; Alice Tully Hall, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-721-6500; call for times, $27.50-$45 [through 12/31].
MY MOM ACROSS AMERICA
One-woman show stars Tina Yun Lee in a bus trip w/her rents; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-726-8404; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 12/30].
PETE 'N' KELLY
Musical comedy looks back at 60s sitcom about "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" Pete & Kelly, the now divorced couple; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-639-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$55.
PRINCESS TURANDOT
Premiere of Darko Tresnjak's play inspired by Carlo Gozzi's 1792 tale about love; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $37.50.
ROOM TO SWING AN AX, THE ART OF LINGERING, ROOM
Three one-acts about romance, bartenders & goldfish; St. Mark's Studio Theater, 94 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12-$15 [through 12/31].
SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adaptation of Dickens' classic holiday tale of redemption; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 12/23].
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 2/25].
SEASCAPE WITH SHARKS & DANCER
Man saves woman from drowning only to realize it was an attempted suicide; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 12/23].
SIGHT SEEING
Television personality wants to trade bright lights for anonymity; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-7529; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 1/7].
SWEDISH TALES OF WOE
Two stories in Swedish folk tale tradition: "Gold into Mud" & "Stripping for the Dead Man" (at least he won't complain!); Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-924-0077; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 12/23].
TINY ALICE
Lay brother of church collects multi-billion dollar donation & wit from Miss Alice; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$50 [through 12/24].
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].
VENUS OBSERVED
Revival of Christopher Fry's classic mystery originally commissioned by Lawrence Olivier in 1950; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-358-3903; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $19 [through 12/23].
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.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 2, $25-$35 [through 12/31].
WHEN IT'S COCKTAIL TIME IN CUBA
Rogelio Martinez rewrites history w/comic look at Castro; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-989-2159; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $10 [through 12/23].
WINTER ONE-ACTS
One acts by up & comers like David Risk & Clay McLeod Chapman; Red Room Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, $12-$15 [through 12/22].
ZASTROZZI: THE MASTER OF DISCIPLINE
George F. Walker's story of melodrama, revenge, tragedy & the opera; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), rsvp 212-769-8153; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 12/31].
Continuing
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].
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $45, $17.50 st.
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 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; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $40-$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 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.
FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER
Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed continues w/ Vieques, 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.
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, $45.
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., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$49.50 [through 12/31].
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 [through 1/28].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.
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.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Rock 'n' roll cult favorite returns to B'way, so get ready to do the "Time Warp" again, starring a bald Joan Jett!; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9:45, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$79.50 [through 2/25].
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 2, $30-$85 [through 12/30].
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, mats. 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 [through 1/14].
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.
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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & 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?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.
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.
Long Runs
AIDA
Triangular love story w/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.
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 Jasmine Guy, 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.
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.
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.
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 1/28].
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
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.