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BIG POTATO
Black comedy, seduction & the holocaust; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$45 [opens 10/22, through 11/5].
BOYS DON'T WEAR LIPSTICK
"A journey from boyhood to manhood, by way of a 15-year detour through womanhood"; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$45 [opens 10/22].
A CLASS ACT
Musical suggests that it's not success that matters but what one does for love; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 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 10/31, through 11/26].
COMIC POTENTIAL
Futuristic black comedy involving robotic dopplegangers; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Tues. at 8, $55 [opens 11/16].
DAHLING!
Another play about Tallulah Bankhead?see listing below; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-358-5812; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 10/28].
DEER SEASON
Three sisters return home to Vermont to sell the family's farm & in process come across "love, death, alien probes & condom art"; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-946-6379; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [opens 10/19, through 10/29].
DINNER PARTY
Six people address aspects of marriage & divorce as they indulge in a fancy meal; Music Box Theater, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for price [opens 10/19].
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY
Parody of Broadway musicals; Stardust Theater, Ellen's Stardust Restaurant, 1650 B'way (51st St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8:15, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $49.50 [opens 10/30].
GAME SHOW
Interactive comedy where the audience members can become contestants in trivia game & actually win prizes; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$49.50 [opens 10/25].
HARD FEELINGS
Workplace for women feat. new comedy about "love, loss & the power of bunny slippers" by Neena Beber, Maria Mileaf directs (Lobster Alice); Women's Project Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $36 [opens 10/19, through 11/4].
LES MIZRAHI
Cabarets by Mr. Fashion designer himself, Isaac Mizrahi; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, $30-$35 [opens 10/19, through 11/25].
PROOF
Manhattan Theater Club's B'way play about the complexities of love a young woman faces; 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, $24-$69 [opens 10/24].
RED ROSES & PETROL
Dublin, a funeral & a ghost or two; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [opens 10/30].
ROBERTO ZUCCO
Empire Theater Co. pres. controversial French play; Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-539-3899; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $18 [opens 10/21, through 11/18].
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Rock 'n' roll cult favorite returns to B'way so get ready to do the "Time Warp" again; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9:45, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$79.50 [opens 11/15].
STRICTLY PERSONAL
DJM in search of SF who's not afraid of dating a recently divorced NYC man; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 11/8].
TABLETOP
An ad person's wet dream; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [opens 10/30].
WRONG WAY UP
Rock 'n' roll coming-of-age musical about a rebel; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 212-479-8582; Thurs. at 10:30, Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 10/26, through 11/20].
Just Opened
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Adaptation through "Revelation of Form" staged at St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Weds. & Tues. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 11/8].
ALL MY SONS
Arthur Miller's classic drama about a family dealing w/the repercussions of war; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15 [through 10/29].
ALL OVER
Last few days of a dying man's life are examined by his wife, daughter, mistress, doctor, son, best friend & nurse; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-472-1789; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/22].
ANOTHER ROUND
Epiphany Theater Company's exploration of police shootings in NYC; Diallo, Dorismond & Gammage; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-5084; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, call for times [through 11/4].
ARABIAN NIGHTS
England's Young Vid Theater Co. pres. modern retelling of classic fable; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 7, Sat. at 1 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$25 [through 10/22].
ARCA NOVA
North American Cultural Laboratory's presentation of The Book of Genesis; Washington Square Church, 135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-946-5734; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 10/28].
BAAL
Flea Theater's artistic director Jim Simpson directs new American retelling of Brecht's first play; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds. at 8 & 10, Thurs. & Fri. at 10, Sat. at 10 & 12 a.m., $15-$25 [through 11/4].
THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST
Play traces series of events that occur after a mother (played by Mary Steenburgen) abandons her husband & daughter before returning home to ask forgiveness; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40 [through 11/12].
BLITHE SPIRIT
Stephen Hollis' interpretation of Noel Coward's comedy of ex-wives & an unhappy homecoming, part of Pearl Theater's 17th season of classics; 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35 [through 10/22].
CABIN CRAZY
New comedy by Joseph Coyne; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st./s.c. [through 12/31].
CALENDAR GIRLS
Melinda Buckley's amusing look at the holidays; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Mon. at 7, $12 [through 10/23].
COMPANY
Rude Mechanicals' reworking of Samuel Beckett's late prose work; Rude Room at Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-414-5136; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 9:30, Sun. at 7, $14.
COWBOYS
Wild, wild west musical w/a B movie twist; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $19 [through 10/21].
THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
Jean Cocteau Repertory produces Biltzstein's classic American musical; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 10/19].
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 [through 10/29].
DESDEMONA: A PLAY ABOUT A HANDKERCHIEF
Behind-the-scenes look at Shakespeare's Othello & the lives each of the characters; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-591-2891; call for times, $10 [through 10/22].
DOLL
Twisted reworking of A Doll's House blends Henrik Ibsen's classic w/everyone's favorite disproportionate plastic Mattel toy; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, $15-$20 [through 11/19].
THE ELEPHANT MAN
Revival of musical that traces life of one man's journey from side-show freak to B'way star; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 10/29].
FACE VALUE
Kevin R. Free's musical tour de force parody of VH1's Behind the Music & daytime talkshows; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for price [through 10/29].
FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER
Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed continues w/Vieques, La Gringa & Cronica?in Spanish with English translation via headsets upon request; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $30-$40 [through 12/23].
GLORIA
All-female cast known as The Lady Cavaliers battle it out, literally, during five-act fantasy involving a princess, rebellious prostitutes, magical trees, heroic nuns & a beast; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-726-8301; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/21].
HOW TO EXPLAIN THE HISTORY OF COMMUNISM TO MENTAL PATIENTS
Stalinism satire set in Moscow insane asylum during mid-1900s; French Institute, 22 E. 60th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-307-4100; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $25 [through 10/21].
IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS
Adaptation of Euripides' Greek tragi-comedy; University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-946-5063; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/21].
IT AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Tony nominee about birth of blues. Songs incl. "Sweet Home Chicago," "Fever," "Goodnight Irene," "The Thrill Is Gone," & "Let The Good Times Roll"; B.B. King Blues Club, 243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. at 2 & 8, Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $50.
KING LEAR
Modern reworking of Shakespearean classic feat. The Waltons' Ralph Waite; Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 10/29].
LIFEGAME
Britain's Improbable Theater creates spontaneous work based on an audience member's life; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $25-$37.50.
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; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/18].
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Eve Adamson (Medea & The Balcony) directs adaptation of problematic Shakespearean play; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $40, $24 st./s.c. [through 12/14].
THE MISER
The Oberon Theater's reworking of Moliere's farce; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-5600-2241; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12, $10 st. [through 10/28].
MONEY
Social comedy about hustlin' for dough; Studio Theater, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; Weds. & Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $17-$19 [through 10/28].
NIGHTCLUBBING
Three one-acts looking at youth culture & their nighttime activities; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-971-1026; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/21].
NOT WAVING...
Revival of Gen LeRoy's production focuses on life of widow & relationship w/her suicidal daughter; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-502-3604; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/22].
OCTOBERFEST 2000
More than 50 playwrights pres. staged works, works-in-progress & readings during annual event that celebrates the arts; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-247-4982; call for times, $7 [through 11/5].
THE OLD DARK HOUSE
Reworking of classic 1932 film directed by James Whale (Frankenstein); Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 8, $12 [through 10/29].
ONE HOT SUMMER
"Funny how committed people are to love, sex, marriage & divorce"; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 12/3].
PARTY DEVIL
Ken Bullock stars as female political activist fighting to stop Mint T., the gay gangster rapper among other things, gala on Fri. ($25); 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 10/28].
RICHARD III
Frog & Peach Theater Co. at West-Park Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-946-5321; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/22].
SACRED JOURNEY
Solo triumph of Native American "Indian John's" degrading story of life on the streets in NYC; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-332-0027; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/29].
SAVAGE IN LIMBO
John Patrick Shanley's production about "five lonely, desperate souls struggle for human connection & understanding"; The Independent Theater, 52 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-8237; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 9, $15 [through 10/21].
THE SEAGULL
New adaptation of an Anton Chekhov classic; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, Sun. at 3 & 8, $20 [through 11/5].
SEARCH & DESTROY
No, it's not Iggy, but Wasted Potentials Theater Company's drama-logue about fame & fortune; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-971-1942; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 10/22].
SHOES
Disaster strikes when two men fall in love with the same pair of shoes; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 10/22].
SIMONE ALONE
Play inspired by Georges Bataille's erotic novel Story of the Eye, set during 20s; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, $15 [through 10/22].
SOME OF MY PARTS
"One-woman comedy about sex, spirituality & maraschino cherries"; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-604-4024; Thurs. at 8, $15 [through 11/16].
SOUTH OF NO NORTH
Adaptation of Charles Bukowski's collection of shorts from 1973; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-465-0575; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $35.
SPORT-FUCKERS
Named after doc. about middle-aged folks screwing for the sport of it, this sex romp delves into the lives of Christian swingers & wife-swapping parties; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 10/22].
STEALIN' HOME
How African-American Jackie Robinson changed the state of major league baseball when he played second baseman for the Dodgers in 1947; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $25-$40 [through 11/12].
STRANGER
Debut of Craig Lucas' production about two airline passengers seated next to each other, one being an ex-con; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/19].
SUBURBAN MOTEL
Two comedies set in same hotel room, "Problem Child" & "Risk Everything"; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3594; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 10/28].
TALLULAH HALLELUJAH!
Musical celebration of Tallulah Bankhead's impromptu before a performance by Ella Fitzgerald, w/musical accompaniment by Bob Goldstone; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-354-2200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45.
THE TEMPEST, ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
The Globe Rep. Co. pres. two of William Shakespeare's classics set in the future; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-209-2917; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $13, $22 for both [through 10/21].
TEXTS FOR NOTHING
First debuted during 1991's NY Shakespeare Festival, Bill Irwin's "new vaudeville" claims to explore lesser known works by 20th-century greats; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210, ext.2; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25-$40 [through 11/5].
THAT ILK
Set during the McCarthy "witchunt" era, writer Nancy Dean exposes one family's secrets as they each search for identity; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-591-0793; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $35, $25 s.c. [through 10/21].
TRUST
Temptation, a rock star, forlorn girls & naiveté all swirled into one production; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $19 [through 11/12].
THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV
Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 7, Mon. at 8 & 10, $10.99 [through 12/31].
THE UNEXPECTED MAN
England's Matthew Warchus (Art, True West) directs Yasmina Reza's play which stars Alan Bates & Eileen Atkins; Promenade Theater, B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for price [through 12/31].
WHERE'S ROSE
Comic drama about drag queen whose eyeliner runs during probe by tv interviewer; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Sun. at 4; $10 & 2 drink min. [through 10/22].
WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS
One-man commentary looks at American work ethic & what it takes to be "successful"; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12.
Continuing
ANATOMY OF A KNUCKLEHEAD
Play combines elements of Ghost Dog & Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Juice in the Hood while it traces the last hours before hiphop head Prejudice is killed by Nemesis; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Fri. & Sat. at 10:15, $12 [through 10/21].
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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL
Play spans entire career of Weill. Score incl. "Mack The Knife," "September Song" & "My Ship"; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. at 3, Fri. at 10:30, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 4:30 & 7:30, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.
CAFé MILLENNIUM
Comedy about slam poetry nights; 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-388-7947; Sun. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 11/26].
THE COUNTESS
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 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. at 8 & 10:30, 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, $65.
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. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $35-$39.
4 GUYS NAMED JOSE & UNA MUJER NAMED MARIA
Song & dance routine about four men who have a dream?to stage a show of Latin standards; the Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6240; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $37.50-$47.50.
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.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.
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 musicals 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 Wilson's look at African American experiences during 20th-century; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55.
LATE NITE 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.
MONO
Audience members serve as barflies as they eavesdrop on crew of outcasts incl. nerd dressed in leather, mute, sock puppet & other awkward characters during night out at the local pub; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12.
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, $40-$85.
NAKED BOYS SINGING
Musical revue celebrates "being in your birthday suit"?eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. S. (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; Dillion's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$85. [through 12/00].
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 [through 10/28].
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-$85.
THE SYRINGA TREE
Playwright & actress Pamela Gien takes on role of 28 characters as she tells tale of two families, one white, one black, & their struggles in South Africa; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50.
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.
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, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $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, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$90.
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Vicki Lewis, Charlotte d'Amboise, Marcia Lewis, P.J. Benjamin & Brent Barrett; Shubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $37.50-$85.
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; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$85.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite Baywatch man David Hasselhoff?not sure he's going to top Sebastian Bach without a wig? Maybe it's time to get Axl Rose into showbiz; 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, $20-$85.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. 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.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.