THEATER In Previews AND GOD CREATED GREAT WHALES One man’s opus to create ...

AND GOD CREATED GREAT WHALES

One man's opus to create an opera based on Moby Dick; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 4, $25 [opens 6/11, through 6/25].

 

THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN

Musical memoir of L.A. & NYC infused with original score; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $15-$47.50 [opens 6/20, through 7/9].

 

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. [opens 6/13].

 

EAT THE RUNT

New 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.-Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 7/12, through 7/24].

 

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., Thurs. & Sat. at 2:30, $45, $22.50 adv. [opens 6/15].

 

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. [opens 6/19].

 

LOVE'S POSTMAN

Augustin Daly's comedy about marriage closes out The Metropolitan Playhouse's season; 220 E. 4th St., #A (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15, $12 st./s.c. [opens 6/10, through 6/30].

 

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 [opens 6/15].

 

NIGHT OF THE ASSASSINS

Dramatization of murdering one's parents; 508 W. 53rd St. (betw. 10th & 11th St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [opens 6/7, through 6/25].

 

PUSS

Canon Company's adaptation of Ludwig Tieck's Puss-in-Boots, directed by Richard Kimmel; the Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-479-8411; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [opens 6/9, through 6/18].

 

ROMEO & JULIET

Spring is in the air & so are Shakespeare revivals; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [opens 6/11, through 6/25].

 

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., Thurs., Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 2, $20-$47.50 [opens 6/18].

 

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; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $20 [opens 6/12, through 7/8].

 

Just Opened

ACHE

Blake Nelson's production about breeding, hate & making love in the park, feat. Kelly E. Cole; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $12 [through 6/10].

 

ain't life a bitch?

Yankee Rep. pres. "2 monologues by 20 characters" at Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-462-3064; Sun. at 7:30, contrib. [through 6/26].

 

ALMOST FAMOUS

Look at Bruce Vilanch's glorified life of movie screenings, VIP parties, backstage schmoozing & sleazy nightly adventures; Westbeth Theater, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, $35-$40 [through 6/10].

 

AMAZONS IN CHAINS!

Sex farce where some fine space pilots, a la Spaceballs, travel back in time only to find a planet dominated by all females!; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/18].

 

ANONYMOUS

Neurotic nutritionist attempts to change life of her new lover, a novelist who switches to advertising; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40.

 

BEFRIENDING BEAU

David Gaard's exploration of being a teenager in LA & dealing with authority, sex, drugs; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sun. at 7, $20, $9 st./s.c. [through 7/1].

 

BLIND ALLEY

Nancy Nevarez's look at adolescent girls & their struggle for acceptance?in English Weds.-Fri., Spanish Sat. & Sun.; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-354-1293; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/11].

 

THE BUTTER & EGG MAN

Repertory season closes with reworking of George S. Kaufman's classic 1925 comedy about Broadway trickery; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 6/25].

 

CHAMBER MUSIC

Arthur Kopit's solo thriller about mental hospital patients; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St., 4th fl. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 7, $15 [through 6/21].

 

CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES

Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Bear, The Vegabond, Uncle Vanya, The Witch & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.

 

THE CHERRY ORCHARD

Terry Schreiber's four-part Chekhov series concludes with tale about hard times circa Russia 1904; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/25].

 

THE CHILL ON LAKE ST. CLAIR

What happens when NY attorney is forced to confront his past during a class reunion in Michigan; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-532-8887; Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 6/24].

 

CLINICAL TRIALS

Julie Kurnitz's funny musical interpretation of genetic disorders; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15, $12 adv., $8 st./s.c. [through 6/10].

 

CLOSET LAND

Government agent kidnaps & tortures successful children's book writer; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 212-532-8877; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6, $30 [through 6/18].

 

cobb

Lee Blessing's look at Hall of Famer, Ty Cobb; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-981-8855; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $10 [through 6/11].

 

COMMON THINGS ABOUT 16 DICKS FROM PHILADELPHIA

Five shorts address love & happiness, "The Philadelphia," "The Dicks," "16E," "Sure Thing" & "Common Ground," presented by the Empire Theater Co. at The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-539-3899; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15.99 [through 6/10].

 

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.

 

the DECLINE OF THE MIND

20th-century tragedy presented by Knowing Me Productions; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 212-420-1466; Fri. at 10, $12 [through 6/24].

 

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.

DOO-WOP DRACULA

Twisted-vampire version of Grease; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5, $12 [through 6/25].

 

DRACULA

Mac Wellmana's gothic rock 'n' roll interpretation; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 9:30, $10-$12 [through 6/11].

 

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.

 

EURYDICE: LEGEND OF LOVERS

20th-century reworking of classic Orpheus & Eurydice love story; Studio Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; Weds. & Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/10].

 

FIRST DATE

Exploration of dating circa 1952 to present day first date = sex scenario; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-604-4600; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 6/26].

 

GINGER MAN

Dublin Theater Co. pres. first NY production since 1963; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 & $40 [through 7/2].

 

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. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/25].

 

GOD WILLING

David McLaughlin's Irish-American drama looks at death; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-459-9620; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 6/25].

 

GUINEVERE

King Arthur battles his treason-accused Queen, in rep. with Mac Wellman's Dracula (see listings above); 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/10].

 

HANDS AFIRE

Staceyann Chin's one-woman explosion of politics & poetry; 45 Bleecker Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette Ave.), 212-358-3961; Sun. at 9:30, $15 [through 6/25].

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

An ode to tempting washboard stomachs & being a gay man in San Francisco; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-532-8887; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, Sun. at 7, $25 [through 7/2].

 

THE HARMFULNESS OF TOBACCO/A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT

National Asian American Theater Co. celebrates 10th anniversary with two one-acts by Anton Chekhov & Christopher Fry, respectively; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-623-1672; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/17].

 

HEAVEN

Sharon Fogarty's look at utopia & obstacles obstructing her creativity; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-260-4692; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/10].

 

HIGH

Slant's musical set in NYC subway system; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 6/25].

 

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. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55.

 

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.), 212-260-4080 ext.16; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4 & 8, $10-$20 [through 6/18].

 

LITTLE DELUSIONS, IN the MEANTIME, PIZZA MAN

Original one-acts about love; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/25].

 

LOOKING FORWARD

Evening of new theater music feat. nine young composers; Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-362-2590; Mon. at 8, $12 [through 6/12].

 

LOOKING GLASS THEATER'S WRITER/DIRECTOR'S FORUM

Up & coming female playwrights pres. new works-in-progress. This week, humorous sketches revealed in Weemen, exploration of father-daughter relationships during Replacing Max & a bomb, mom & two friends, Anniversary; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $10 [through 7/2].

 

LYDIE BREEZE

John Guare's two-part play adapted from Gardenia & Lydie Breeze; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-780-9037; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. afternoon & evenings (w/dinner break), $90-$110, $56 s.c., $24 st. [through 7/2].

 

MACBETH & TWELFTH NIGHT

Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. two Shakespearean plays, outdoors in Fort Tyron Park, W. 190th St., 212-330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/25].

 

MISCONDUCT

Ripped from today's headlines, Creative Artists Laboratory pres. play involving an unarmed African American man & police shooting; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].

 

THE NAKED TRUTH

Yangtze Repertory Theater's production based on Eileen Chang's 1954 novel, performed in English; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 718-263-8829; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/11].

 

THE NEW YORKERS

Medicine Show closes their season with Cole Porter's 1930 musical; 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, call for price [through 6/25].

 

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. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [through 7/9].

 

NOSFERATU

Retelling of silent vampire flick with same name; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 12, $20, $12 st. [through 6/11].

 

OPERAWORKS 2000

Repertory works incl. Ralph Vaughn-Williams' Riders to the Sea & Igor Stravinsky's The Nightingale; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].

 

THE PENIS RESPONDS

Twelve shorts about the ins & outs of "the schlong"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, $30-$40 [through 6/10].

 

THE PICTURE

Adaptation of Eugene Lonesco's play about a keen businessman; Chashama @ 111, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 206-7188; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/1].

 

A PLACE like THIS

C.J. Hopkins' directorial debut addresses the impact of theater & why people continue to support it; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/17].

 

THE PLAYBOY STORIES

Debut reworkings of A Flourish of Strumpets by Richard Matheson, A Fine Son by Roald Dahl, Good Blonde by Jack Kerouac, Modern Love by T. Corraghessan Boyle & How it Ended by Jay McInerney; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-713-5334; Weds.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/24].

 

POOR FELLAS

Six vignettes addressing love, solitude & knowledge; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].

 

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. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50 [through 7/9].

SEXOTHEQUE

Michael Goldfried directs fast-paced one-man musical comedy about love, tv & futuristic technology feat. music by Blondie's Chris Stein; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-777-6088; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 6/24].

 

SPORT-FUCKERS

White trash comedy looks at what happens when bunch of Bible-thumpin' Christians participate in a lil' wife swappin'; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].

 

SUBURBAN MOTEL

White-trash comedy set in motel room; Stella Adler Studio, 419 Lafayette St., 6th fl. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-6038; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 6/16].

 

SUZUKI

German Theater Abroad pres. Russian playwright, Alexei Schipenko's tale about one man's interest in 4 wheel drive vehicles; 547 W. 27th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-88-9990; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 6/18].

 

SWAMP FEVER

"A gator-gothic rock musical. Murder, incest & swingin' 'gators"; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $17.50 [through 6/10].

 

TEMPEST

Shakespeare performed by hearing & deaf actors in English & sign language (both simultaneously); Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-6875 or 212-260-4855 (tty); Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$35 [through 6/25].

 

THAT HOLMAN WOMAN

Musical based on life of singer Libby Holman; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; Weds. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $12 [through 6/10].

 

THE TRAIL OF TEARS: A DRAMA FROM THE PUBLIC RECORD

David Willinger directs production based on diaries, writings & speeches from mid-1800s; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $10 [through 6/23].

 

TRINITY

Festival feat. two plays by Ken Wolf, The Eyes of Love & The Match Game, in rep. w/Shakespeare's The Tempest; Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $13.50, $25/2 shows, $35/3 shows [through 6/11].

 

12 ANGRY MEN

Riant Theater's reworking of classic tale about determining what "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt" means; 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15 [through 6/11].

 

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.), 212-719-1300; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [through 6/11].

 

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews & interpreted by Hazelle Goodman, Joy Behar, Holland Taylor (Weds.-Sun.)?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 [through 6/26].

 

WHITE LIES

Why would a politician admit to abusing his daughter if it didn't happen?; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-496-4508; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/24].

 

WOMEN WONDERS

Annual festival of play readings by all-female cast, incl. Lillian Hellman's The Autumn Garden (Weds. at 8) & Look Homeward, Angel by Ketti Frings (Tues. at 8); Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-982-6782; $15, $50 series pass [through 6/28].

 

YIELD BURNING

Second in trilogy of plays by Szuchmacher, about tree chopping in Oregon; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/11].

 

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 BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS

Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$42.50.

 

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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [through 7/2].

 

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.

 

THE DIRECTOR

What happens when a cast betrays their director; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, $37.50-$40. [through 6/17]

 

THE DONKEY SHOW

"A Midsummer Night's disco" at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-307-4100 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$37.50.

 

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.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.

 

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; 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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$75.

 

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 7/16].

 

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.), 212-239-6200; 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, $35-$50.

 

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; Fri., Sat., Mon.-Weds. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

 

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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $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.

 

WAKE UP & SMELL THE COFFEE

A must for every morning?series of monologues by Eric Bogosian, follow-up to Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $25-$49.50 [through 6/11].

 

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.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $60-$70.

 

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 General Hospital actor Jack Wagner (through 6/11) & rock god, Sebastian Bach takes over the reigns on Tues.; 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.