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AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. at 6:30, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $25-$80 [opens 3/23].
BETWIXT
Intimate look at displaced people & their fate; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35 [opens 3/30].
CONTACT
Dance/theater piece returns to Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80 [opens 3/30].
COYOTE ON A FENCE
Play about prisoners on death row; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 755-0541; Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 3/29, through 4/22].
DRESSING ROOM
Behind-the-scenes of an off-Broadway musical; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 691-1555; Tues. at 8, $30 [opens 4/11].
THE HOLOGRAM THEORY
Drama based on club kid, Angel Melendez's 1996 murder; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Mon. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [opens 3/27, through 4/9].
HOUSE ARREST
Premiere of Anna D. Smith's production, part of NY Shakespeare Festival at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 3/27, through 4/8].
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.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81 [opens 3/23, through 4/16].
MISS LULU BETT
Mint Theater's rendition of Zona Gale's 1920 play about one woman's struggle to independence; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-2031; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$25 [opens 3/26, through 4/23].
UNCLE VANYA
Michael Mayer directs Anton Chekhov's story of unfulfilled dreams & lost love; Roundabout's 42 St. Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 719-1300; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, Tues. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $50-$65 [opens 4/20].
THE YEAR OF THE BABY
Couple gets caught stealing a baby; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $12-$15 [opens 3/30, through 4/15].
Just Opened
AGAMEMNON VS. LIBERACE
Classical tragedy about a cursed king's destiny & fate; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/25].
THE ALTRUISTS
What happens when murder strikes East Village do-gooders; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 353-0303; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, $40 [through 4/8].
AMERICAN BUFFALO
Sketchy crooks plan to burglarize a coin collection; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [through 4/23].
ANDREW REACHES THE OTHER SIDE
Coming-of-age story; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 978-7669; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 3/26].
APPELEMANDO'S DREAMS
Musical based on Patricia Polacco's book about transforming a town into a better place; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 346-8510; Sat. at 5, Sun. at 3, $15, $10 child. [through 4/2].
ARMCHAIR AMERICA: THE RECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION
Tom Bondi & Mark Holt's PBS-style farce; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c. [through 3/25].
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].
THE BALLADEER
High School crushes & the catastrophic paradox of freshmen love; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30 $12 [through 4/15].
THE BALLOON
Lisa Brailoff's play about love, desire & secrets, set between the American & French Revolutions; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 219-2085; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/9].
BENNY'S BARBERSHOP
Vaudeville-style musical comedy about "the American hero;" Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 4/2].
BIRDSEED BUNDLES
Not your ideal wedding situation?gay man, ex-fiancee & a burning dress; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 924-0077; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $20 [through 4/2].
BLOOD TYPE: RAGU
Immigrant family struggles to maintain their roots when they move to American; Belmont Playhouse, 2385 Arthur Ave. (betw. Hughes & 187th Sts.), 718-364-4700; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 4/30].
BREE ANN'S MAN
Ménage á trois?; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/2].
CAESAR 2000
Creative Artists Laboratory's rendition of Shakespeare's classic; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th Fl. (7th Ave.), 330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/1].
CARNIVAL KNOWLEDGE
Rob Faust & Faustwork's Fred Astaire-inspired/tribute autobiography For True; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25, $20/under 15 [through 4/2].
CELTIC TIGER (ME ARSE)
Irish comedy just in time for St. Patrick's Day; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 581-4125; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $25-$30 [through 3/31].
CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES
Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Proposal & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.
CIRCLE
New York-based Years Arts Group blends East & West idealism with Mongolian throat singing, dancing & live Buryat music by NY favorites Gogol Bordello to create a picture of modern-day life in Siberia; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30 & 8, $15-$20 [through 4/9].
CIRCLE-O-WIGWAM
Jamie Sneider's solo debut about being a cowgirl & dancin' at the Last Chance Bar, where they have both kinds of music?country & western; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 473-5288; Fri. & Sun. at 7:30, Sat. at 10:30, $12 [through 4/2].
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Comedy involving politics, punk rockers & an eviction notice; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/26].
DOWN THE DRAIN
Dark comedy about one woman's struggles; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/15].
DRYCLEAN
"A drug addict's Pilgrim's Progress which ponders the question of redemption after addiction;" St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 777-6088; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $12 [through 4/15].
DURANG, DURANG & MORE DURANG
American Globe Theater's comical farce about a stalker & hot love; 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-9809; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 3/29].
EDWARD II
Shakespeare's classic produced by the Jean Cocteau Repertory; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].
AN EMPTY PLATE IN THE CAFÉ DU GRAND BOEUF
Chef is tempted with 7-course meal during his suicidal hunger strike; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $40 [through 3/25].
What happens when four trailer trash cousins convene for a day at the amusement park; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 3/26].
FINDING LOUISE
A woman turns up dead, did she go to Heaven, Hell, or did her husband murder her?; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 560-2241; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/1].
FURIOUS
Playwright's life turns chaotic when his "closet of skeletons" is revealed?post-show discussion on Thurs. & Mon.; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 726-8891; call for times, $12 [through 3/24].
A GIRL JOAN
Erica Stuart's solo take on Joan of Arc; Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 268-4829; Weds. at 8, $5 [through 3/22].
GODSPELL
Third Eye Repertory's adaptation addresses issues of the 21st-century; 22 W. 34th St., 5th Fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $25-$40 [through 4/1].
IMPERFECT LOVE
Romantic spoof at NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 969-0166; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 4/16].
JAVA JIVE
Coffee, joe, java, mud?the role the caffeinated bean plays in our daily lives; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 358-5836; Thurs. & Fri. at 7, $12 [through 3/24].
JOHANNES DOKCHTOR FAUST
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater's production about a man who sold his soul to the devil?incorporates fire, gargoyles, puppetry & plenty 'o tricks; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/9].
JOYFUL NOISE
"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; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $44-$50 [through 3/24].
KING WITHOUT A CASTLE
Man is torn between his mother & his wife?production in Spanish on Sat. & Sun.; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 354-1293; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 4/23].
LAODAMIA: QUEEN OF EPIRUS
Adaptation of Catherine Bernard's 1689 play about a queen who must chose a king, coincidentally the one she admires, her sister loves; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 3/26].
LATINOTEATRO 2000
Fourteen week festival of musicals, comedies, dramas & classical works by five New York Latino Theater Companies; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 260-4080 ext.16; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $10-$20 [through 6/18].
LESBIAN AFFAIRS
"A live soap opera of love, lust & longing;" W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 613-3004; call for times, $10-$12 [through 4/1].
LOVE & PUGILISM
One-act detour into one's alcohol-drenched, love-sapped subconscious; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 595-1536; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/25].
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.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25 [through 3/26].
THE MESSENGER
Play explores the effects a mysterious package has upon a department store owner & a bicycle messenger; Theater Off Park, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20-$30 [through 4/16].
METAMORPHOSIS
Theater/dance piece by two actors, adaptation from Kafta's classic; 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 4/9].
THE MOMENT WHEN
The destiny of three New Yorkers; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $37.50 [through 3/26].
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].
THE MONK
The streets of NYC & a forceful mom make 19-year old Christopher head to the monastery; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Sun. at 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [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].
THE 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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70.
THE MOON IN THE MAN
Matthew Davis' romantic comedy; Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Sun-Tues. at 7, $12 [through 3/29].
NO MINIMUM
Seedy lounge acts & cabaret via Holiday Inn-style; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Fri. at 8, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 4/21].
PILGRIMS
Three short stories about incest, anti-love & redemption presented by the Water Theater Co.; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 971-1014; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 4/8].
PLEASE EVERYTHING BURST
Mike Albo's narrative rant about how manipulative & demanding life is; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288; Thurs. & Sat. at 7:30, Fri. at 10:30, $15 [through 4/1].
ROSE
Story traces the life of a women who went from park benches & ghettos to city life; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 239-6200; Tues. at 8, $30-$60 [through 4/12].
SATAN ARE YOU OUT THERE?
Jane, proud owner of an s&m-themed clothing store places personal ad in NYC weekly reading Desperately Seeking Satan. When Satan realizes the bitter woman won't sleep with him, he curses her with the ability to hear other people's private thoughts; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Fri. & Sat. at 11, $10 [through 4/15].
SATURDAY NIGHT
Stephen Sondeim's musical adaptation from Julius J. Epstein's book about young Brooklyn man who seeks fame & fortune; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 787-8302; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $11-$61 [through 3/26].
THE SEAGULL
American Globe Theater's rendition of Chekhov's tragic love comedy; 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-9809; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st. [through 4/2].
SEVEN LEARS
Play traces the life of Lear after his younger twin brothers die; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 462-9279; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 4/8].
SIMON DE BEAUVOIR: ON SEX, ART & FEMINISM
Emily Blake's solo show based on author of The Second Sex; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 726-8524; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/23].
6 WHITE PLATES
Matthew Earnest directs production based on Ibsen's Ghosts; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/2].
SOUTH OF NO NORTH: STORIES OF THE BURIED LIFE
Adaptation of Charles Bukowski's collection of short stories; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 465-0575; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 3/26].
STRANGE LIGHT
A peak into the lives of two lesbian lovers who both enjoy watching Liberty basketball; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 4/1].
SURE OF THIS ONE
One-man's tour de farce of multiple personalities & adventures from Ireland to who knows where; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 604-4195; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $28 [through 4/8].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$45 [through 3/26].
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
Woman's life turns to chaos when a familiar visitor appears; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50 [through 4/16].
TALES FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
One production of 25, part of the Women of Color Festival at Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 501-3842; call for times [through 3/26].
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.), 239-6200; call for times, $65.
WASTE
Harley G. Barker's controversial play revisited by the Theater for a New Audience; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45, $10/under 25.
WHAT YOU GET & WHAT YOU EXPECT
Two architects compete to design the first monument to be placed on the moon; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 460-5475; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $12 st. [through 4/9].
ZONA, THE GHOST OF GREENBRIER
Abingdon Theater Company's adaptation of 19th-century murder case; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $15-$30 [through 4/16].
X OVER Y
Repertory adaptations of The Stronger monologue & Pariah; Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 765-6574; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 9, Sat. & Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/17].
THE ZYKOVS
Look at ethics circa the Bolshevik Revolution; Theater et al, 330 W. 38th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 358-5805; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/1].
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; Mitzi Newhouse 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 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; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.
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.
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.
ENOUGH ABOUT ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman reveals secrets during her off-Broadway musical debut at Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.
FINNEGAN'S FAREWELL
Finnegan's will orders his family to throw a stalwart Irish party?interactive comedy in repertory with Late Nite Catechism & Tony N' Tina's Wedding; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200 or www.finnegansfarewell.com; Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $45-$65.
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-$55.
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, $15-$75.
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 26th 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.
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, $35.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80.
SPLENDORA
Texan man returns to the town he was banned from, dressed as a women, based on Edward Swift's novel; 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.
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 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 [through 5/7].
WAITING IN THE WINGS
Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70.
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.
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.
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.