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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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35 [opens 9/11, through 10/15].
THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTION
What happens when young writer becomes assistant to elebrated novelist; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 10/3].
ELOISE & RAY
Story about the relationships between a sister, her runaway brother & his best friend; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-206-1515; Sun. at 5, $15, $12 st./s.c. [opens 9/14, through 9/30].
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, $35 [opens 9/18].
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY
Parody of Broadway musicals; Stardust Theater, Ellen's Stardust Restaurant, 1650 B'way (51st St.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8:15, Sat. at 2:30 & 8:15, Sun. at 3:30 & 7:30, $49.50 [opens 10/18].
A LESSON BEFORE DYING
Based on novel of same title about two African American men in their 40s sentenced to death for a crime they didn't commit; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [opens 9/17, through 10/15].
LIFEGAME
Britain's Improbable Theater creates spontaneous work based on one audience member's life; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $25-$37.50 [opens 9/28].
MIDDLE FINGER
Ma-Yi Theater Company's production inspired by Franz Wedekind's Spring Awakening about being a teenager in America; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-581-8896; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19 [opens 9/14, through 10/1].
ORDER UP WATCH TV
Bizarre love triangle involving stand-up comic, tv repairman & incest?; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-714-5050; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 s.c. [opens 9/8, through 9/30].
STREET OF BLOOD
Religious epic presented by Ronnie Burkett & his 34-piece puppet troupe; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $15 st. [opens 9/7].
THE SYRINGA TREE
Playwright & actresses 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, call for price [opens 9/14].
WANDERERS
Trials & tribulations of dating, relationships & love; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 800-965-4827; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [opens 9/13, through 9/24].
WELCOME TO OUR CITY
Jonathan Bank directs Thomas Wolfe production in honor of playwright's 100th birthday; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19 [opens 9/10].
WHERE EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING
Dan, a finance type meets Tracy, a shy graphic design type; Ryan Theater, 128 Chamber St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-539-8892; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8; $25 [opens 9/7, through 10/14].
WHERE REAL LIFE BEGINS
Touching tale of an actor diagnosed with cancer; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 9/13, through 10/1].
Just Opened
ANCESTRAL VOICES
Buffalo family's lives are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend; 5th Ave. Presbyterian Church House, 5th fl., 7 W. 55th St. (5th Ave.), 212-851-8967; Tues. at 7, $12 [through 9/16].
ANTIGONE
Our favorite Greek tragedy as part of Fringe Festival; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; call for times & prices [through 9/17].
CARDBOARD MOON
Rock musical about heroine who thinks she's a man & that casual sex has no repercussions; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/8].
THE CHI
Lloyd Dobler type wrestles with love, philosophy, boxing & other things of the universe; 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-3687; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 10, Sun. at 7, $17 [through 9/17].
THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
Jean Cocteau Repertory produces Biltzstein's classic American musical; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $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].
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Peter Meineck directs classic Steve Martin film w/Lisa Carter as Roxanne & Anthony Cochrane as Cyrano; Clark Studio Theater, Lincoln Center, Rose Building, 7th fl., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-992-9642; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3 [through 9/17].
DESPERATIONS
Homeless man reflects on Ireland of yesteryear while unsuccessfully trying to bum cash for some cheap wine; Chino Theater at Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-539-3521; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 9/10].
DIRTY JUANITA
Domestic violence between two roommates & the co-worker who finds them out; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 9/24].
DON JUAN IN HELL
Dramatic reading of George Bernard Shaw's third act dream sequence from Man & Superman; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$35 [through 10/8].
DOWN THE ROAD
Reworking of Lee Blessing's morality play about documenting murders; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-929-3423; Sat.-Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/17].
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
Man is chastised when he discovers the truth; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/17].
ESTROGENIUS 2000
Festival feat. work by women incl. two solo performances, "One Being Bold" by Amy McHugh & "Old Wise Tales" by Donna Wilshire; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15-$25 [through 9/12].
FESTIVAL OF DOMINICAN THEATER
Thirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed opens w/two plays by Franklin Dominguez?Bailemos Ese Tango & Los Borrachos?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 9/10].
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
Story takes place during a wedding in the South; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-712-7945; Sat. at 8, Sun.-Tues. at 7, call for price [through 9/17].
AND GOD CREATED GREAT WHALES
David Schweizer directs Rinde Eckert musical about ailing composer & his opera of Moby Dick; 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35-$45 [through 10/1].
HAIR
Spellbound Theatreworks modern twist on classic rock 'n' roll musical; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $18 [through 9/17].
HANDS IN ME
Elizabeth Edlow's solo performance addresses her drunken, drug-induced, sex-filled years as a youth living on the Upper East Side; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sat. at 7:30, $12 [through 9/23].
HENSON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPPET THEATER
More than 20 puppet companies throughout the world pres. works at various venues in NYC, 212-794-2400 for complete sched., locations & prices [through 9/24].
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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$60 [through 9/24].
THE HOBO GOT TOO HIGH
That's what happens when one snorts cocaine; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 10/1].
I DIDN'T ASK FOR BARE-CHESTED MEN SINGING DOO-WOP
But that's what your gonna get, along with Alan Cove (formerly of the Belmonts); Present Company Theatorium, 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Sat. at 10, Sun.-Tues. at 8, $12 [through 9/19].
IMPERFECT CHEMISTRY
Musical reworking of classic tale about two geneticists trying to cure baldness; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-420-8000; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7, $50.
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.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Musical reworking of classic 18th-century tale; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-563-3756; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun at 2:30, $15 [through 9/24].
LIFE DURING WARTIME
Black comedy traces life of home-security employee; The Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $22, $16 st. [through 9/10].
MACBETH
Shakespeare performed in the courtyard, in repertory w/Midsummer Night's Dream as part of annual Outdoor Shakespeare Series at Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through 9/17].
MEMORIAL DAYS
Play about what happens when two brothers love same woman closes out New Directions Theater season; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 9/18].
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, AS YOU LIKE IT
Gorilla Repertory Theater Co. pres. Shakespeare outdoors. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Thurs. & Sat. at 8); "As You Like It" (Fri. & Sun. at 8); Washington Sq. Park, 4th St. (Washington Sq. W.), 212-330-8086; free [through 9/24].
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Shakespeare's classic performed by the Boomerang Theater Co.; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-501-4069; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 9/24].
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. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $55 [through 9/10].
NOT WITH A BANG, BUT
Secrets are revealed when an inter-racial couple, their bi-sexual son & his friends get stuck indoors during a storm; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$25 [through 9/16].
PROPAGANDA PLAYS
Three shorts?"The Allegory Of The Cave," "Atom & Devorah" & "Natural Selection"; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $10, $8 st./s.c. [through 9/23].
PSYCHE
Adaptation of work first presented during reign of Louis XIV utilizes puppets, masked actors & live music; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 1, $25 [through 9/10].
RADIUS
Andy Horwitz's rock 'n' roll fantasy that claims to be part On the Road part Behind the Music stars himself & Tom Drymon; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sun. at 7:30, $10 [through 9/24].
QUEEN ESTHER: UNEMPLOYED SUPERSTAR
One-woman performance, part of The Joseph Papp Public Theater/NY Shakespeare Festival; 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 8:30, $12 [through 9/8].
SAD CLOWNS ON VELVET
Ian Hill directs collection of three Chekhov "vaudevilles"; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Weds. at 8, $10 [through 9/20].
THE SEAGULL
Aaron Beall directs one of the classics, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000's tribute to Chekhov; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $8.99-$10.99 [through 10/9].
THE SOUL OF AN INTRUDER
New play about woman in love triangle with two dudes by Steve Braunstein; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Weds. at 2, $30 [through 9/30].
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].
10 STORIES UP
Five one-acts performed on Greenwich House's rooftop; 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-245-4036; Fri. at 6:30, Sat. & Sun. at 6, $1, [through 10/1].
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 VOILENT YEARS
"A noir, teen-trash thriller about teenage girls easily lured into lives of petty crime"; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 10, $10 [through 9/10].
WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS DAN!
Reworking of Shakespeare presented by Dan at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-270-6131; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/7].
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; Sat. & Sun. at 7; $10 & 2 drink min.
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.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 3, $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. & 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.-Sat. at 8, $35-$37.50.
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.
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 [through 10/15].
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 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 10/8].
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.
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.
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.
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., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $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].
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, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
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.
WHY DON'T WE BOMB THE AMISH
Playwright & actor Casey Fraser's comical exploration of hypocrisy, anger & subway rage; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20.
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. 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, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.
CATS
Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75 [through 9/10].
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; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $22-$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; 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, $20-$85.
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.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.