THEATER In Previews AVOW Controversial play addresses gay marriage & effects of passion; ...
AVOW
Controversial play addresses gay marriage & effects of passion; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $47.50 [opens 7/27].
HIGH INFIDELITY
Politics vs. marriage, what will it be for this U.S. Senator?; Promenade Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$60 [opens 8/3, through 9/24].
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [opens 7/27, through 8/5].
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Shakespeare presented outdoors, free, as part of Expanded Arts' sixth annual "Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)" series; Municipal Parking Lot, Broome St. (Ludlow St.), 212-253-1813; Weds.-Sat. at 8, free [opens 7/19, through 8/5].
SANTOS & SANTOS
A Mexican-American family-run Texas law firm is thrown into chaos when the youngest brother discovers his firm's money is dirty; Studio Theater, 416 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-971-1074; Fri.-Sun. & Tues. at 7, $15 [opens 7/18, 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].
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].
AMERICAN NOCTURNE
Bryan Williams' debut musical addresses passion, morals & politics; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $17.50 [through 8/5].
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. 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].
DEATH IN ENGLAND
Playwright Sam Bobbick's latest farce about the English; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129 Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/30].
DURANG VS. IVES
Playwrights Christopher Durang & David Ives battle it out with adaptations of For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls & A Style of the Eye vs. Foreplay Or: The Art of the Fugue & The Philadelphia; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-462-9233; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15 [through 7/23].
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. 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, story about an aspiring DJ in "Asphalt" by NYC's Jane Comfort & Co.; 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].
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; Weds.-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].
MINOTAUR (OR THE KING'S BULL)
Urban Youth Theater's hiphop musical drama at Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $5 kids [through 7/29].
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
The Boomerang Theater Co. performs Shakespeare's classic throughout public parks in Manhattan; 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].
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.
THE PICTURE
Adaptation of Eugene Lonesco's play about a keen businessman performed at new performance space; 135, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-206-7188; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 7/22].
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].
PRICE'S RIGHT
Satire pokes fun of society, couch potatoes & "the good guy"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St., 2nd fl. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-532-8887; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/30].
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].
SAVAGE IN LIMBO
John Patrick Shanley's play about love & lust in NYC; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 8/6].
THE SECOND MAN
Revel in the drama of four New Yorkers; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-560-7284; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 7/30].
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].
SUMMER CAMP 6
Annual festival of works by new artists, playwrights, directors, technicians & designers; this week, ten-minute play series feat. works by Brad Fetzer, Emily Jenkins & Joshua Ben Friedman; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Thurs.-Sat at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $8 [through 8/13].
TABLETOP
An ad person's wet dream; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $25, $20 st./s.c. [through 8/5].
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].
VENUS & ADONIS
Reworking of Shakespearean classic with puppets, set in parks throughout four boroughs; Central Park, Shakespeare Garden, 81st St. (mid-park), 212-387-2051 for info; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:30, free [through 8/13].
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. 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; 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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. 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., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Weds. & Sat. 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., Fri., 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, $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; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd 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.