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THE BIG BANG
Jed Feuer & Boyd Graham star in the two-man musical they wrote; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, Tues. at 8, $30 [opens 2/23].
THE DIRECTOR
What happens when a cast betrays their director; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, $25 [opens 2/15].
ENOUGH ABOUT ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman reveals the secrets of life in her off-Broadway musical debut at Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 7, $25 [opens 2/18].
IMPERFECT LOVE
Romantic spoof starts previews on Valentine's Day?ah; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 969-0166; Mon. at 8, $35 [opens 3/1, through 4/16].
JOYFUL NOISE
"The true story that nearly prevented the first London production of Handel's Messiah;" Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $44-$50 [opens 2/17, through 3/24].
letters from cuba
Maria Irene Fornes' production looks at the relationship with her brother & their love for the arts while she's in New York & he's in Havana; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [opens 2/20; through 3/5].
NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE
Drama about star-crossed lovers; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 532-8887 or www.smarttix.com; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10/under 30 [opens 2/16, through 3/4].
NIGHTHAWKS
Four-part production based on the works of painter Edward Hopper, "Nighthawks," "Summertime," "Sunlight in a Cafeteria" & "Conference at Night;" Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 886-1889; Fri.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 2/14, through 3/5].
PANACHE
Lisa Pelikan stars as a social bumble bee who changes the life of Eric Pierpoint, a bitter artist; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $25-$35 [opens 2/10].
SATURDAY NIGHT
Stephen Sondeim's first musical, adaptation from Julius J. Epstein's book about a young Brooklyn man who seeks fame & fortune; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 787-8302; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $11-$61 [opens 2/14, through 3/26].
SPLENDORA
Texan man returns to the town he was banned from, dressed as a women; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [opens 2/17].
THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO
Revival of Arthur Laurent's 1953 play about romance in Venice; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 2/21, through 5/7].
TRIPTYCH
Eliza Beckwith directs comic farce between two male gay lovers at the Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 2/21, through 3/18].
TWO SISTERS & A PIANO
Passion & politics are examined when two women are placed under house arrest for speaking out against Castro's regime; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [opens 2/15, through 3/5].
Just Opened
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
Shakespeare's tale of unrequited love at Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $12 [through 2/27].
ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES
Twelve different woman & their true stories about adhering to society's preconceived beauty standards?photography, dance, song & spoken word; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 2/27].
BAD BOY NIETZCHE
Richard Foreman's 47th production centers on the Nietzche & a dray horse who's beaten; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/30].
BETTERLAND
Student challenges teaching methods of tenure teacher; Creative Place Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 229-7556; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $8 st./s.c. [through 2/13].
CAMELOT'S RUBY
Play explores the bloody end of Camelot; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 592-3312; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 3/4].
THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's short, dark tale interpreted by the Elemental Theater; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 420-8888; Thurs.-Fri. at 8, call for price [through 2/19].
=CELEBRATION
Story of a road trip from Disney Store in Times Square to Florida, the state that loves Mickey; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 592-4005; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 2/12].
CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN
Thirty-first anniversary production of "a black theater classic about the search for one's dream;" National Black Theatre, 2033 5th Ave. (betw. 125th & 126th Sts.), 722-3800; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 2 & 7:30, Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/27].
CONFIDENTIALLY, COLE
The sexual yearnings & heartbreak of Cole Porter, set to music; Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 799-4599; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7:30 & 10, $15-$25 & $10 min. [through 3/4].
CONTROL FREAKS IN LOVE
Spoof on what 20-somethings call "relationships;" St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 718-728-5919; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 2/22].
DEFENDING THE LIGHT
Adaptation of Earl Conrad's novel Seward for the Defense; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 346-8500; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear stars in production she wrote about "a gal, a guy & Mae West;" New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 460-5475; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat & Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $12 st. [through 2/13].
EDWARD II
Shakespeare's classic produced by the Jean Cocteau Repertory; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Sun. at 3, Mon. at 8, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].
ESCAPE FROM HAPPINESS
Domestic comedy touches on absurdity & reality as a family attempts to fight neighborhood crime?opening night gala & cast reception on Feb. 12; T. Schreiber Studio, 151 W. 26th St., 7th Fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12, $25 for gala [through 3/5].
FREE GIFT
Israel Horovitz's newest production addresses issues of race & love when a white women adopts a black child; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/27].
THE GARDEN OF HANNAH LIST
Depiction of Nuremberg during Nazi overtake of late 1930s; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 642-8582; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $15 [through 2/27].
GHOSTS
A family is torn apart because of a father's misbehavior, adaptation of Ibsens' classic; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 560-2241; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/12].
THE GREASY RIDGE LOOK
Southern-inspired redneck humor pokes fun of a woman's failing beauty school & attempt to promote her White Trash Women of Abuse makeup line; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Thurs. at 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 2/24].
HENRY V
Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Sun-Tues. at 7, $12 [through 2/15].
HOUSEATRASH
Trav S.D.'s musical satire ripped from American tabloids; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12, incl. free moonshine! [through 2/26].
I DIDN'T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON!
Infamous drag queen Jack Beat in her one-(cough cough) woman show; Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 462-9077 or www.jackiebeat.com; Sun. at 10, $10 [through 2/13].
IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME
Peculiar Works Project's amusing look at "old time religion;" Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546 ext.102; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $8 previews, st./s.c. [through 2/26].
INKY
Upper East side couple hires young Muhammed Ali fanatic as their nanny & secrets are revealed; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 802-8007; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/12].
JANE EYRE
Shared Experience retells Charlotte Brontë's story of a woman's battle between her temper & Victorian upbringing; BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pl.), Ft. Green, Bklyn., 718-636-4100 or www.bam.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$55.
KING JOHN
Rarely produced Shakespearean play filled with political shrewdness; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45, $10/under 25 [through 2/20].
KING LEER
Shakespeare's tragedy at The Theater at West-Park Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 946-5321, res. req.; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $5 [through 2/20].
TO KISS THE CHEEK OF THE MOON
Play looks at the troubles a Puerto Rican family faces after moving to NYC; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 3/5].
LADY/SPEAK/EASY
A day in the life of Billy Holiday?in honor of Black history month; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 [through 2/13].
LEMONADE
Man who's lost his memory randomly appears at housewife's kitchen table, and what do you think she gives him? Lemonade; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, free [through 2/13].
LONG DISTANCE
Musical about one man's search for love, faith & friendship; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 2/13].
MARAT/SADE
Playwright Fred Newman's controversial play set in an insane asylum during the early 1800s; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 941-1234; Thurs. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25 [through 3/26].
MEET GEORGE ORWELL
Mark Weston's solo play adapted from Orwell's novels, essays & letters; Sargent Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 595-1733; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $20-$25 [through 2/27].
MISS JULIE
Play looks at class warfare & battle of the sexes; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th Fl. (7th Ave.), 316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/19].
MONK
Rome Neal's solo performance honors the great jazz musician Thelonious Monk; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/26].
MONSTER
Rural family is confronted by unexpected visitor during the night; Martin R. Kaufman Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [through 4/16].
NIGHT VISION
Afro-Asian jazz opera about a 2000-year old rockstar; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 9, $15.
NOONIE'S MASTERPIECE IN PURPLE
Pre-teen Noonie revamps her family's portrait in art class & not everyone is pleased; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Tues. & Mon. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $8, $5 child. [through 2/20].
OUR PLACE IN TIME
Collage of NYC stories that helped shape past 50 years incl. Cuban Missile Crisis, exploring the boundaries of sexuality, AIDS, etc.; Women's Project & Productions Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35, $15 st./s.c. [through 2/20].
QUIEN MATO A HECTOR LAVOE?
Considering the popularity of Latin music, it's no wonder this musical play (Who Killed Hector Lavoe?) pays tribute to the singer known as "El Cantante" (a.k.a Hector Lavoe); 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $35-$50 [through 2/13].
RICHARD III
Adaptation claims to provide new insight on the concept of villainy; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 2/27].
THE RIDE ACROSS LAKE CONSTANCE
Originally presented at Lincoln Center, now starring Offending the Audience's Peter Handke; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 252-5047; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $12 [through 2/20].
THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
World premiere of Jonathan Polgar's comedy of separated lovers, both of whom Truffaldino serves without the aforementioned knowledge nor the fact that one of the masters is a female; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 2/24].
SEX
Revival of Mae West's controversial 1926 play with music by the Sex Mob; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 439-8122; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, Mon. at 8, $25 [through 2/14].
SIZWE BANSI IS DEAD
Black South African man struggles to flee exile; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/13].
SMALL POTATOES
Bob Rogers' new comedy about crime & the government; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6:30 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $37.50 [through 2/20].
SPERMEGGA
Solo performance by The Cosby Show's Clarice Taylor; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 353-1176; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [through 2/20].
STELLA'S SANCTUARY BAR
World premiere of Jim McCartin's retelling of the 1956 disaster on Brooklyn's waterfront; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave., rm. 500 (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/27].
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE
Musical based on the life & work of John Latouche feat. the music of Duke Ellington, Vernon Duke & others; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 239-6200; Tues. at 8, $40 [through 3/26].
TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON
Adaptation of Vern Snider's novel directed by Ron Nakahara; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45, $30 st./s.c. [through 2/13].
TIR NA N'OG
Traveling Light Theatre Company's adaptation of Jim Sheridan's Into the West story about a Dublin family & a white horse who changes their lives forever; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sun., call for times, $10-$25 [through 2/13].
THE TREASURE OF THE HIDDEN DRAGON II
Jun Kim (Benten-Kozo) stars in Samurai adventure with live drum accompaniment; Oikawa Restaurant, 805 3rd Ave. (50th St.), rsvp 501-6320; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $5.
VOICES FROM THE HOLY...AND NOT SO HOLY LAND
Steve Greenstein's one-man exploration of Israel & the Jewish Diaspora through nine different characters; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20, $10 st. [through 2/27].
THE VOYSEY INHERITANCE
Oz's George Morforgen stars in Harley Granville-Baker's 1905 production; The Mint Theater, Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 2/13].
WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES
Exaggerated comedy about mistaken identities between a Bishop & a con-man; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St., (betw. Aves. A & B), 995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $5-$15 [through 2/28].
WHY WE DON'T BOMB THE AMISH
Casey Fraser's solo stand-up/storytelling with live music by Mark Wade & Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 420-8877 or 777-6088; call for times, $15 [through 2/13].
A WINTER'S TALE
Rock 'n' roll twist on Shakespeare; Walker Space, 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 414-5136; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 2/27].
THE WORD
Ian McCulloch's part love, part comedy production involving a radio talk-show host; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 539-3076; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/26].
Continuing
ANCESTRAL VOICES
The lives of a Buffalo family are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend?performed with a new cast as a reading; Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Sun. at 7:30, Mon. at 8, $45 [through 5/8].
THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS
Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35.
the countess
Drama based on true story, scandal that rocked Victorian England. Weds. performance feat. Brooklyn Museum of Art's Barbara D. Gallati & painter Peter Trippi; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 594-2826; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $55, $40 st./s.c.
DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR
Barry Humphires' dolls himself up to portray a housewife, British royalty advisor & whatever else he dreams up; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
DE LA GUARDA
Argentine theater group infuses theater with rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $40-$45.
THE DONKEY SHOW
"A Midsummer Night's disco" at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 307-4100 or 971-1016 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $25.
the ELEPHANT MAN
Musical traces life of one man's journey from side-show freak to Broadway star; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 875-7785; Mon. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.
EXTREME GIRL
Barbara Blackburn takes on multiple personalities to convey messages about beauty, love & society's expectations of women, with most monologues transcribing the "good girl gone bad" scenario?dominatrix, sex toys, etc.; Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/27].
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Mode's humorous look inside one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurant opens off-Broadway starring Mark Setlock from Rent; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 239-6200; Weds. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals;" Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$52.50.
JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD
Musical based on Joyce's short opens on Broadway at the Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$75 [through 2/20].
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM
Interactive comedy written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40.
LINE
Play by Israel Horovitz now in its 25th year; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.
NAKED BOYS SINGING
Musical revue celebrates "being in your birthday suit"?eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $45-$65.
OUR SINATRA
Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. at 2:30, $50-$80.
OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS
Young man's indecision about his future sparks unsolicited advice & meddling from four Italian-American grandparents; John Housman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $47.50.
THE PRICE
Arthur Miller's play about brothers reuniting to sort through deceased father's belongings; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 353-0303; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$65.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80.
SUMMER '69
Production reopens at new theater. Comical musical explores historical events such as Woodstock, Vietnam War & landing on the moon. Live rock 'n' roll band accompaniment performs music by Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan & the like; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $19.69-$49.50.
SWING
Musical & dance celebration feat. vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Three-woman production returns to the Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55 [through 2/20].
WAITING IN THE WINGS
Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70 [through 2/13].
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$75.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Palace Theater, 1564 B'way (47th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, $22.50-$80.
CABARET
The Roundabout Theater's production of Kander & Ebb's classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.
CATS
Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75.
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Sandy Duncan; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$75.
THE FANTASTICKS
Longest-running musical; Sullivan St. Theater, 181 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 674-3838; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 7, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $36.50-$39.
FOOTLOOSE
Adaptation of 1984 film about small town that tries to outlaw dancing; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$80.
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
A rock 'n' roll glam-punk musical inspired by Plato's Symposium; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200 or www.hedwig.com; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $20-$49.50.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite General Hospital actor Jack Wagner; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
LES MISERABLES
Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$85.
MISS SAIGON
B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.
PERFECT CRIME
Long-running murder mystery; Duffy Theater, 1553 B'way (46th St.), 695-3401; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Majestic Theater, 247 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.
RAGTIME
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 214 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $31-$81.
RENT
An East Village La Boheme; Nederlander Theater, 208 w. 41st St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$80.
SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW
Airline humor & travel gags at the Ibis Theater, 321 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 799-4599; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. at 2:30, $50-$55.
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
Production about the French Revolution; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds. at 2 & 8, Thurs. at 2, Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
Broadway musical based on songs of Leiber & Stoller, Rick Springfield joins the cast from 10/19-10/31; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80 [through 1/16].
TONY & TINA'S WEDDING
Same interactive musical theater, now in its 12th year of production; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), reception at Vinnie Black's Vegas Room, Hotel Edison, 221 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $65-$75.