THEATER In Previews BETWIXT Intimate look at displaced people & their ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:31

    BETWIXT

    Intimate look at displaced people & their fate; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [opens 3/30].

     

    BJ: THE TRAIL OF A TRANSGENDER COUNTRY SINGING STAR

    Southern fried solo performance by BJ?man who gets naked, gets sex change & sings at Grand Olde Opry; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 646-486-0567; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [opens 4/6, through 4/23].

     

    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].

     

    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 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; Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $45-$75 [opens 4/18].

     

    MEASURE FOR MEASURE

    All-female production of Shakespeare's tale of sexual harassment & politics; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 501-1986; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/23].

     

    SUITE IN 2 KEYS

    Noël Coward's "Shadows of the Evening" & "A Song At Twilight" starring Hayley Mills, Judith Ivey & Paxton Whitehead; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35-$50 [opens 4/10].

     

    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; call for times, $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

    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.

     

    THE ALTRUISTS

    What happens when murder strikes East Village do-gooders; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 353-0303; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, $40 [through 4/1].

     

    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].

     

    AMERICAN HIEROGLYPHICS

    Comical look at the backwardness of the Bible belt?clash between "Lee surrendered but I never did" engraved belt-buckles & young goth kids; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $10 [through 4/16].

     

    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 1:30 & 3, Sun. at 3, $15, $10 child. [through 4/2].

     

    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. at 8, $20 [through 4/2].

     

    BLOOD TYPE: RAGU

    Immigrant family struggles to maintain their roots when they move to America; Belmont Playhouse, 2385 Arthur Ave. (betw. Hughes & 187th Sts.), 718-364-4700; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 4/30].

     

    BONBONS

    Seven-part literary sketch reveals what it means to be able to tie a knot on a cherry stem with a tongue; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 222-2497; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18 [through 4/9].

     

    BREE ANN'S MAN

    Ménage á trois?; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Thurs. & Fri. at 10, Sun. at 4 & 8, $10 [through 4/9].

     

    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.-Fri. at 8, $25-$30 [through 3/31].

     

    CHARTER MEMBERS

    Play explores controversial LSD usage/experimentation in U.S. Army; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 592-3110; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/9].

     

    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.

     

    THE CHILDREN

    The press release claims it's a "bizarre exciting new show...low-budget b-musical poperetta...just like Wit. Except with songs. And no chemo;" Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/29].

     

    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/wedding in Siberia; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, 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].

     

    COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN

    Woman Seeking's adaptation of Ed Graczyk's play about Disciples of James Dean Fan Club reunion at the Texas 5 & Dime?gala on Thurs., call for info; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th Fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 841-0326; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/9].

     

    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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/22].

     

    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. 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; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, Thurs. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].

     

    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, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/1].

     

    FROGS, LIZARDS, ORBS & SLINKYS

    Imago Theater creates a living world of animation through acrobatics, masks, costumes & a plethora of cartoons; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$25 [through 4/9].

     

    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. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $25-$40 [through 4/1].

     

    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, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [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 [through 4/8].

     

    HOW TO GO HOME AGAIN

    Rebecca Schneider's story about the inevitable; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 4/19].

     

    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].

     

    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 [through 4/16].

     

    JOANNA

    Adaptation from Cris Williamson's song about Jewish New Yorkers; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/16].

     

    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].

     

    juilliard drama division

    Spring repertory season for students in the fourth & final year of actor training continues with Richard Feldman's A Pinter Collection; Drama Theater at Juilliard Theater, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 769-7406; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15.

     

    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].

     

    THE LAST SUPPER

    Play traces the life of Leonard da Vinci; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12-$20.

     

    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; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$12 [through 4/1].

     

    LOVE'S HOLLOW

    Richard Lay's production about trouble in paradise, part of Sage Theater Co. Spring Festival at Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 532-8887; call for times, $12-$15 [through 4/15].

     

    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].

     

    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 [through 4/23].

     

    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.

     

    MOTH LIGHT

    Magical realism production at the Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $10 [through 4/1].

     

    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].

     

    OPERAWORKS 2000

    Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's The Seagull & Multiple Bill by William Walton & Edith Sitwell; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 s.c., $5 st. [through 7/1].

     

    THE PASSION

    Christopher Cartmill's modern-retelling of the death of Jesus; Calvary Episcopal Church, 21st St. (Park Ave. S.), rsvp 462-9474; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 4/8].

     

    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].

     

    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 3 & 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].

    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. 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].

     

    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, $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].

     

    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].

     

    taming of the shrew

    The Hawk & Hadsaw Production Companies modern approach to Shakespeare; American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 3rd Fl., 917-328-8692; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/8].

     

    VIEUX CARRÉ

    The Fourth Unity's adaptation of Tennessee Williams' controversial production; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 353-3837; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, call for price [through 4/23].

     

    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.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45, $10/under 25 [through 4/2].

     

    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].

     

    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].

     

    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].

     

    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 4/3].

     

    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 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, $25-$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.

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

    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].

     

    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.

     

    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.