THEATER In Previews THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Roundabout Theater Co.’s revival ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:56

    THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

    Roundabout Theater Co.'s revival about a writer who disrupts the lives of a Midwestern family; American Airlines Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-719-1300; Weds. at 7:30, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [opens 7/27, through 8/5].

     

    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 [opens 7/26].

     

    TABLETOP

    An ad person's wet dream; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; call for times, $25, 20 st./s.c. [opens 7/11, through 8/5].

     

    VENUS & ADONIS

    Reworking of Shakespearean classic with puppets, set in parks throughout four boroughs; Battery Park, Oval Lawn at World Trade Center, 212-387-2051 for info; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:30, free [opens 7/9, through 8/13].

     

    Just Opened

    AFTER HOURS

    Come on down for a nightcap & be sure to bring your dancing shoes; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 7/16].

     

    BIG DICKS

    How do serious gay playwrights succeed? I wonder. Big Dicks On Stage feat. a mix of hot men, nudity, drag divas, romance & humor; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-672-2961; Thurs. at 8, $17.50 [through 7/6].

     

    THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN

    Musical memoir of LA & NYC infused with original score; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$47.50 [through 7/9].

     

    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.

     

    CURRENT EVENTS

    Tale of California senatorial candidate; MTC's Stage II, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40, $20 st. [through 7/16].

     

    THE DANCE ON THE WINDOWS' ROW

    Playwright of Home & The First Breeze of Summer, Samm-Art Williams, feat. new production at Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 7/23].

     

    DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE

    Dramatazation based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel; Creative Place Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-388-2508; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 7/9].

     

    ERNEST

    Musical based on Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-254-5857; call for times, $20 [through 7/9].

     

    F-STOP

    No, it's not about waiting at 2nd Ave. stop at 2 a.m., but about a photographer's trip to Africa that goes awry; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $12 [through 7/15].

     

    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.

     

    GLASS MENAGERIE

    Margorie Ballentine directs Tennessee Williams' production at Cap21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 212-501-7436; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $20.

     

    HOT! CELEBRATION OF QUEER CULTURE

    Queer artists perform original works at Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546 for schedule,; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $7-$12, [through 7/31].

     

    ICE FACTORY 2000

    New plays by women directors from around the world. This week, France's Marion Schoevaert directs "Colonel of Fools" about a butler who takes on the role of a spy, accompanied by video images by Irina Patkanian; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 8/19].

     

    THE ILIAD: BOOK ONE

    In rep. with Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors at Hemmerdinger Hall, 100 E. Washington Sq. Pl. (Waverly Pl.), 212-307-4100; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35 [through 8/6].

     

    IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FIRST LADY SINGS

    Capitol Steps' musical review that's sure to bring down Bill, Hillary, Rudy, George & everyone else involved with politics?just in time for elections; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Thurs. & Sat. at 2:30, $45, $22.50 adv. [through 9/2].

     

    JOE FEARLESS

    One man's basketball obsession jeopardizes his life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35, $25 st./s.c. [through 8/27].

     

    JULIUS CAESAR, COMEDY OF ERRORS

    In rep. at the Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-532-8887; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15, $8 st. [through 7/22].

     

    THE LONG SLOW DEATH OF LILA REMY

    Village Voice columnist Toni Schlesinger's look at 1950s, unrequited love & death; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 8/6].

     

    LOVE SO BLIND

    Three night run inspired by John Patrick Shanley's Women of Manhattan presented by the Co. of Impossible Dreams at Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-539-3022; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $25 [through 7/8].

     

    MAN IN THE FLYING LAWN CHAIR

    Production based on true life story of Larry Walters, a daredevil who launched himself into air while sitting in a lawn chair; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/12].

     

    MICHIGAN IMPOSSIBLE

    Robert Christophe takes on many roles during his search for racial identity; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. $35 [through 9/22].

     

    MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

    The Boomerang Theater Co. performs Shakespeare's classic throughout Manhattan public parks; 212-501-4069 for locations & times; free [through 7/16].

     

    NEIL SIMON'S HOTEL SUITE

    Look at why couples become couples, presented through three of Simon's one-act "Suite" plays: "Plaza Suite," "California Suite" & "London Suite"; Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 212-777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat., Sun. at 2:30, $55 [through 9/10].

     

    NIGHT MANEUVER

    LoKi Theater Co.'s reworking of production about sibling rivalry; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-489-1632; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [through 7/9].

     

    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.

     

    PREY FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL

    Leenya Rideout (The Sopranos) stars in all-female rock musical about one's passion for music & the desire to get her band signed, first musical performed at CBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-337-8023; Sun. at 5, Mon. at 7, $10 [through 8/14].

     

    PROOF

    David Auburn, director of A Moon for the Misbegotten, directs story about finding a suitor w/Mary-Louise Parker; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50 [through 7/9].

     

    REDFEST 2000

    One Arm Red pres. series of one-acts & readings by Douglas Mitchell; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 7/29].

    THE RIDICU-FEST

    Month-long festival feat. rarely seen works by emerging playwrights at three locations: Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.); Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.); Nada Show World, 675 8th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.); 212-420-1466 for schedule; $10-$20 [through 7/23].

     

    SPILLING BLACK INK

    Two black women attempt to reconcile their differences, but society interprets their actions differently; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-886-2632; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15, $12 adv. [through 7/9].

     

    STRAIGHT-JACKET

    Spin City's Richard Day directs new comedy about getting married to conceal one's sexual preference; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $20-$47.50.

     

    SURFACE TRANSIT

    Sarah Jones' solo portrays eight characters incl. non-stop rhyming hiphop head, Jewish grandmother & a homegirl; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $25, $15 st. [through 8/26].

     

    SYRIA, AMERICA

    Homosexuals are forced to choose between their sexuality & their Jewish Brooklyn neighborhood; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-627-5792; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 7/8].

     

    UBU IS KING!

    Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. French playwright Alfred Jarry's classic parody of Macbeth outdoors in Washington Sq. Park, 4th St. (Washington Sq. W.), 212-330-8086; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10, Sun. at 6 & 8, free [through 7/23].

     

    UNCOMMON WOMEN & OTHERS

    Wendy Wasserstein's first production at Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-726-8587; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15 [through 7/8].

     

    THE WINTER'S TALE

    This romantic tale kicks off 45th season of Shakespeare in Central Park; Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750 or www.publictheater.org for ticket pick-up info; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, free [through 7/16].

     

    Continuing

    AIDA

    Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

     

    the countess

    Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 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., Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$37.50.

     

    EAT THE RUNT

    Off-Broadway comedy lets audience members decide which actors play what roles; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-760-5940; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $35.

     

    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.), 212-875-7785; Fri. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.

     

    FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

    Twenty fifth anniversary of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem; 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, $45-$49.

    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. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.

     

    the GREEN BIRD

    Director of The Lion King, Julie Taymor's new cynical fable adapted from Italian tale by Carlo Gozzi; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$75.

     

    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; Weds., 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 musical 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 9/3].

     

    THE LARAMIE PROJECT

    Documented interviews regarding the Matthew Shepard murder of 98, performed by the Tectonic Theater Project; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55.

     

    LATE NIGHT 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.

     

    A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

    Daniel Sullivan directs Eugene O'Neill's production about an alcoholic; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-944-8910; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70 [through 7/2].

     

    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.

     

    OUR SINATRA

    Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

     

    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. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3 & 9, $30-$80. [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, $20-$80.

     

    TRUE WEST

    Matthew Warchus (Art) directs Sam Shepard's production starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (Boogie Nights) & John C. Reilly (Magnolia) as estranged brothers who attempt to teach other respective trades, screenwriting & burglary; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65.-$67.50.

     

    THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

    Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews?new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.

     

    WHEN THEY SPEAK OF RITA

    Consequences of a domesticated house wife's decision; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.

     

    Long Runs

    ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

    Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $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.

     

    CATS

    Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75 [through 9/10].

     

    CHICAGO

    Concert version of 1975 musical starring Sharon Lawrence, Charlotte d'Amboise & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 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, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.

     

    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.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.