THEATER In Previews ANONYMOUS Neurotic nutritionist attempts to change life of ...
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.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 5/31].
ENTER THE GUARDSMAN
Romantic musical based on Ferenc Molnar's The Guardsman; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 2, $39.50 [opens 5/18].
GINGER MAN
Dublin Theater Co. pres. first NY production since 1963; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 & $40 [opens 5/21, through 7/2].
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.), 505-0700; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $20-$40 [opens 5/18].
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.), 777-4900; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $55 [opens 6/15].
PREACHING TO THE PERVERTED
Holly Hughes' solo piece chronicles her 1990 case against the National Endowment For The Arts; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288 or www.ps122.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20 [opens 5/21].
PROOF
David Auburn, director of A Moon for the Misbegotten, directs story about finding a suitor; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50 [opens 5/23].
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), 226-2407; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $12 [through 6/10].
ALL OUT ARTS FESTIVAL 2000
Taking Names, directed by Tracey Leigh closes out New York's Lesbian & Gay Arts Festival at Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 260-4080 ext.17; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sat. at 7, $12, $6 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
ALMOST FAMOUS
Look at Bruce Vilanch's glorified life of movie screenings, VIP parties, backstage schmoozing & sleazy nightly adventures; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $35-$40 [through 6/10].
ANTIGONE
20th-century rendition of Sophocles' political tragedy, benefits Sanctuary for Families which helps victims of domestic violence; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-8548; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
BEETHOVEN'S 10TH
Man gives up everything to perform; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 971-4711; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
BERLIN TO BROADWAY
Musical celebration of Kurt Weill; Theater Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 288-3246 ext.3; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 5/28].
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.), 354-1293; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30, $20 [through 6/11].
the BLOOMERS
Not-so-innocent Southern gal shoots a man dead & his promiscuous sister reveals all; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 721-6610; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 5/21].
CENTAUR BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO
Whiskey-fueled bar brawl set on verge of Texas battle of San Jacinto; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15, $8 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES
Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Vegabond, Uncle Vanya, The Witch & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.
CITY CANYONS
Rock 'n' roll musical about redemption, set in East Village during the 80s; Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 938-2321 or 279-4200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 5/21].
cobb
Lee Blessing's look at Hall of Famer, Ty Cobb; Melting Pot Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-7400; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $35 [through 5/20].
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.), 539-3899; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15.99 [opens 5/24, 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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.
DESCENT
Tom Patrick's Darwin-themed comedy; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 591-2604; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/20].
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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$60.
DRACULA
Mac Wellmana's gothic rock 'n' roll interpretation; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 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.), 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. & Tues. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/12].
fiorello laguardia high school
High school students concentrating in dramatics perform Stage Door by Edna Ferber & George S. Kaufman; LaGuardia High School Aud., 100 Amsterdam Ave. (65th St.), 496-0700, #4930, option 2; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 2 & 7:30, $6 [through 5/20].
HANSEN'S CAB
One woman's adventures as she fights leprosy; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-7529; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 5/28].
HYPATIA
Mac Wellman's latest runs w/Quincey Long's The Year of the Baby, part of Soho Rep's 25th anniversary season; 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $12-$15 [through 6/3].
I WANNA BE ADORED
Named after Stone Roses song?"cross between It's a Wonderful Life & Twin Peaks"; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 726-8154; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $20 [through 5/28].
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. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4 & 8, $10-$20 [through 6/18].
LAY ME DOWN
Story of two musicians who shared everything incl. marriage; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/21].
LUCRECE
Edward Berkeley's modernization of Thorton Wilder's Roman tale of war & love, er, lust; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 886-1889; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/4].
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), 780-9037; Weds. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. afternoon & evenings (w/dinner break), $90-$110, $56 s.c., $24 st.
MACBETH & TWELFTH NIGHT
Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. two Shakespearean plays, outdoors in Fort Tyron Park, W. 190th St., 330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/25].
MARY STUART
Tom Herman directs new production at Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [opens 5/28].
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
2texans & Faux-Real Theater Co. pres. William Shakespeare's classic, Mahayana Landowne directs; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/21].
MEDEA
Euripides' contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, Thurs. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 5/27].
a midsummer night's dream
Shakespearean comedy presented by Bottom Dream Arts at Third Eye Rep. Theater, 22 W. 34th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 502-0887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 5/20].
MY BLACKIE
Man returns to his childhood town only to realize you can never really go home, Flemish playwright Arne Sierens directs; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 502-0324; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
NICETOWN
One-act comedy about three Canadians who over a course of a night reinforce that no New Yorker is really who they appear to be, set in different bar each week; K lounge at Karavas Tavern, 164 W. 4th St. (6th Ave.), 606-4088; Fri. & Sat. at 8 [through 5/20].
ONE HIT WONDER
Gay Texas man comes out of the closet after winning the "Be a Star" contest; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 946-4327; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3 & 8, $12 [through 5/20].
OPERAWORKS 2000
Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's Salome by Richard Strauss; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].
THE PENIS CHRONICLES
David L. Paterson's celebration of the male genitalia, in response to Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 5/29].
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.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 8, $12 [through 6/4].
THE POPE & THE WITCH
What happens when a pope is forced to change his thoughts about drugs & birth control; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 633-1292; Weds., Fri.-Sun. at 8, $25, $15 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
RED ROSES
Marcia Haufrecht directs NY premiere of Joe Maruzzo's off-beat production about love at the Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/21].
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; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $30-$60 [through 5/27].
THE SACRIFICIAL KING...A PLAY FOR JOHN LENNON
Margaret McCarthy's exploration of an idol through rock 'n' roll poetry; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 591-1931; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/27].
THE SENTENCE
Judge questions his morals when deciding whether or not to sentence a dirty-handed politician; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28].
SHAKIN' THE MESS OUTTA MISERY
Southern black girl's coming of age tale, set in the 60s; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 592-0129; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 5/28].
SWAMP FEVER
"A gator-gothic rock musical. Murder, incest & swingin' 'gators"; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 6/10].
THAT HOLMAN WOMAN
Musical based on life of singer Libby Holman; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 924-0077; Sun. at 8, $12 [opens 5/21, through 6/10].
THERE IS LIFE AFTER THE SOPRANOS
How a family from Queens deals with death of family member; Grand Theater at the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; call for times, $15 [through 5/20].
TRICYCLE
Examination of love, relationships & those we trust, set in rural cabin?& there's a hanging; 13th St. Theater, 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35 [through 5/28].
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.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $13.50, $25/2 shows, $35/3 shows [through 6/11].
TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL
Don Jordan directs retelling of Shakespearean play at Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 712-6571; call for times, $12 [through 6/3].
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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [through 6/11].
US
Karen Malpede addresses sexual politics at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 971-4780; Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/28].
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews & interpreted by Diahann Carroll, Marisa Tomei, Rita Wilson?new actresses every two weeks; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
WHAT HAPPENED TO ME
Harold Dean James' retelling of story about homeless man; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, Sun. at 2:30 & 7, $12 [through 5/21].
THE WILD DUCK
Century Center for the Performing Arts' Ibsen Series pres. first of 12 works by Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen; 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 982-6782; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 5/20].
Continuing
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 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.), 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 [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.), 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.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, $37.50-$40.
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.
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.
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), 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," with special appearance by Melissa Gallett, author of How We Met?Real Life Tales of How Happily Married Couples Found Each Other?free champagne!; 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 BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE
Play explores racial issues circa 1963; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 279-4200; Weds., Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.
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.
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; 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.), 246-4422; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $51.
THE last supper
Interpretation of da Vinci's famous painting; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12-$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 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.
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.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70.
MURDERED BY THE MOB
Production moves off-Broadway to Arno Ristorante, 141 W. 38th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 800-687-3374; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, $55, incl. dinner & show.
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.), 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.), 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, $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.), 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.
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-$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.), 239-6200; call for times, $65.
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.), 239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Mat. Sun. at 3, $29.50-$49.50 [through 7/16].
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 Sharon Lawrence, Charlotte d'Amboise & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, Sun. at 7, $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.
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
Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables now in its 9th year; B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 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.), 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.
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, Sun. at 2 & 7, $65-$75.