Theater In Previews BOLD GIRLS You thought it said "Bond ...
BOLD GIRLS
You thought it said "Bond Girls," right? No, this one covers Belfast, 1991, as seen through the eyes of three Irish women; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-396-4280; call for times, $15 [opens 3/31, through 4/21].
EULA MAE'S BEAUTY, BAIT & TACKLE
Eula Mae leaves the rodeo circuit behind to open her own business in 'Bama; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; call for times, $40 [opens 4/4].
LOVE, JANIS
Musical based on book by Joplin's sister; Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $30-$75 [open 4/22].
MADAME MELVILLE
Macaulay Culkin brings his new act across the pond; Promenade Theater, 2162 B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [opens 4/23]
MAMALEH!
Musical about friendships betw. five Jewish women of different generations; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 888-972-5599; call for times, $29-$40 [opens 4/18].
NO NIGGERS, NO JEWS, NO DOGS
John Henry Redwood's story of an African-American woman trying to raise kids & keep her marriage together in racially charged, 1940s North Carolina; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; call for times & prices [opens 4/1].
SAINT LUCY'S EYES
Ruby Dee stars in play about grandma-type who facilitates illegal abortions in the late 60s; Women's Project Theater Four, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10-$45 [opens 4/12; through 4/22].
A WILL OF HIS OWN
Michael Feingold's translation of 1708 French comic romp; The Pearl, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10-$35 [opens 4/9; through 6/17].
WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS
One-man commentary on the American work ethic & what it takes to be "successful" continues its always-in-previews run at the Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12-$15.
Just Opened
ACTORS STUDIO DRAMA SCHOOL
New School students put on different plays & scenes every week; 159 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-479-1778, res. req.; call for times, free [through 5/12].
BAT BOY THE MUSICAL
The Weekly World News' second biggest headline (after that ever-present devil head) transforms a small Southern community; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55.
BEARDED IRIS
Lovers struggle to co-write play & work out their Irreconcilable Differences; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-330-0680; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/1].
BLISS
A torn-up marriage can really, really suck; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/14].
THE BOOK OF LIZ
New play by Amy & David Sedaris, who bill themselves as "The Talent Family," about a runaway nun; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $35 [through 5/5].
BOY GETS GIRL
Heterosexual success story in the city; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage I, City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $20-$55 [through 4/8].
CANNIBAL: THE MUSICAL, LIVE ON STAGE
Trey Parker's musical comedy about Alfred Packer, the only American ever to be convicted of cannibalism; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/21].
CARTAS: A NUN IN LOVE
True story of 17th-century nun who was seduced & abandoned by young French cavalry officer; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35-$45 [through 4/15].
A CLASS ACT
Profile of Ed Kleban, the George Costanza-type drunk behind the lyrics of A Chorus Line; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.
CLOSING TIME
Three pieces of pub theater w/live music, based on writings of Flann O'Brien; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-316-1446; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $20 incl. drink of your choice [through 3/31].
DOGEATERS
Play about life in 1980s' Philippines based on Jessica Hagedorn's novel of same title; Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 4/1].
DOING JUSTICE
One-woman show based on interviews the playwright conducted in Denver after Columbine; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-255-3940; call for times, $5 [through 4/1].
THE DRUNK MONOLOGUES
Diane Faith Spodarek pres. drinking stories from birth to death; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Fri. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/6].
ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS & RAGING QUEENS
Benefit for Momentum AIDS Project, providing "food & family" for HIV & AIDS patients, feat. appearances by Joe Piscapo & Christopher Durang; F.I.T. Morris Haft Aud., 227 W. 27th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-691-8100, ext. 358; Mon. at 7:30, $50-$100 [through 4/2].
EMILITA & THE FAERY GLEN, KNOW HAPPINESS
Double bill feat. mythical riffs on Sun Goddess & "Soldiers of the Sea," plus musing on Beckett's Ill Seen Ill Said; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-501-3513; call for times, $12 [through 4/8].
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Or "Lunch Hour Theater." Actors read one-acts by Arthur Miller, Grace Paley & such; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.) 212-475-3424; call for times & prices [through 3/29].
FRANKIE'S WEDDING
Frankie is a teenage girl who's intensely jealous of her brother's nuptials in play, based on Carson McCullers' novel The Member of the Wedding; Orchard Theater, 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-946-1594; call for times & prices [through 4/1].
FUNBOX TIMES SQUARE
Audience participatory "funhouse" is back; New Theater, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-269-4TIX; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 4/29].
THE GATHERING
Will Power's story about black men via music, barbershops & basketball courts; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/14].
HEDDA GABLER
Ibsen's favorite riff?strong woman, weak society; American Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-869-9809; call for times, $15 [through 4/8].
HOORAY FOR ICEBOY
Iceboy is discovered by explorers & becomes B'way sensation; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-279-4200; call for times, $12 [through 4/21].
I, ANATOLIA
Chronicles 15 "ordinary heroes," all women living in Turkey; Fazil's, 743 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-460-1843; Sat. at 9, $20 [through 3/31].
I WILL BEAR WITNESS
Based on German-Jew Victor Klemperer's diaries during the Nazi reign; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; call for times, $25-$40 [through 4/1].
IF IT WAS EASY...
Behind the scenes comedy about Broadway musical; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-947-8844; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices [through 4/1].
IN DREAMS & GIMPEL
Young man watches his parents' courtship on a movie screen & the town fool is abused by all in two plays based on classic Jewish short stories; 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $25-$35.
THE INVENTION OF LOVE
A.E. Housman goes back in time to confront his younger self, played by Robert Sean Leonard, kind of like that Quantum Leap; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$60 [through 5/27].
ISN'T IT ROMANTIC
Wendy Wasserstein's 1983 comedy about young feminists; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35.
JIG SAW
Dawn Powell's comedy about ladies-who-lunch mother & daughter battling for heart of young stallion; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-561-9635; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/1].
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG
Abby Mann's story of Nazi war criminals on trial; Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$75.
LOVE WINNING, HATE LOSING! PART I
The Virgin Mary, Da Vinci's Mona Lisa & German terrorist Gudrun Ensslin reflect on their lives...who's bringing the weed; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; call for times & prices [through 4/8].
MANTLE, MARIS & MOM (THE GOYS OF SUMMER)
Set in the 1960's Bronx, Maris, Mantle & mother Sadie are central to a boy's upbringing; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $35 [through 4/8].
MNEMONIC
Fresh from a successful London run, play uncovers a parallel in two seemingly unconnected stories; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (58th St.), 212-239-6200 Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2; $55 [through 5/24].
NEVER THE SINNER
Based on Leopold-Loeb case, where two uppercrust youngsters kidnapped & killed a child for the intellectual challenge of it; 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-802-8305; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/31].
NEWYORKERS
Musical comedy about...people in New Jersey; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$50 [through 4/8].
NOW THAT COMMUNISM IS DEAD, MY LIFE FEELS EMPTY
Two hipsters explore a "pungent Foremanesque landscape"; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15.
OYL
Popeye's main squeeze is doing it for herself; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 914-582-8417; Fri. at 10:30, $10 [through 4/27].
THE OPEN GATE
Musical about Jewish merchant ruled by worldly desires & sexual passion, based on Isaac Bashevis' novel The Manor; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 4/6].
ORGY OF THE DEAD
Young lovers crash their car into graveyard & meet Emperor of the Underworld; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; call for times, $10 [through 4/13].
P.S. 69
Comedy about gay substitute teacher who moonlights as an exotic dancer; 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $25 [through 4/29].
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Directed & adapted by Joe O'Byrne; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [opens 5/6].
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Gender-bending cabaret version of Gilbert & Sullivan's musical; St. Famous, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-539-3950; Fri. at 11, Sat. at 10, $18 & 2 drink min.
PINECREST REST HAVEN
Adventures of workers & residents at "rest home"; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/8].
THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY
Edward Albee's latest about a young couple named Boy & Girl who have their baby taken away by an older couple, Woman & Man; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.
A PLAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF WOMEN
Celebrate waning Women's History Month w/work by Awilda Bravo, Joy Langer, Kimberly Harris Riggs & others; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; call for times & complete sched., $15, $13 st. [through 3/28].
POSSESSED
Based on Dostoevsky's novel about a group of unlikely revolutionaries; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30 [through 4/21].
PRINTZ OF POETS
Multiple personalities fight to dominate one man's poetic musings; NY Comedy Club, 240 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; mat. Sun. at 3, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 4/15].
PROPHET IN LIMBO
Journey through the life of W.E.B. DuBois; Metro Baptist Church, 410 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-695-1596; mat. Thurs. at 2, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $25 [through 3/31].
REPERTORIO ESPAñOL
Thirty-third season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, w/both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $30-$40 [through 5/6].
REVEREND BILLY'S SPRING REVIVAL
The unstoppable Reverend Billy, of late responsible for saving Edgar Allan Poe's house from NYU, preaches about commercialism w/emphasis on the evils of Disney?Billy has returned to his old slogan, "we believe in the god that people who don't believe in god believe in"?political action often follows services; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-529-4530; call for times, $20, $12 st. [through 4/15].
RICHARD II
Austin Pendleton stars as villain you love to hate in playing-it-straight adaptation by Frog & Peach Theater Co.; West-Park Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-946-5321; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/1].
RUMBA
NYC, 1956?the mob, smart-allelic reporters & Latin music; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-961-0962; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 4/16].
RUNNING
Play about children, abuse & the truth; call 718-748-0739 for locations, times & prices [through 3/28].
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Lily Tomlin gives Tony award winning performance, portraying more than a dozen different characters & Jane Wagner directs; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$65.
THE SERVICEMEN
Draft-dodging playboy & bored socialite compete for affections of departing soldiers in WWII-era NYC; St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35.
SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO
Titillation & rejection in the Chicago singles scene, but can it top the Blind Date where the guy tries to kiss the girl four times in the limo?; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15-$20 [through 3/28].
SIX GOUMBAS & A WANNABE
Mob comedy about youth & friendship; Cap 21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $37.50.
SPOOKY DOG & THE TEENAGE GANG MYSTERIES
Scooby Doo parody foreshadows the impending Scooby resurgence?a live action movie is planned w/an animated dog a la Roger Rabbit; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri. at 10:30, $15 [through 3/30].
STARMITES
Space-age comic book musical nominated for six Tonys comes back to Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c.
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES
Tim Cleary returns from WWII to a clingy mother & uncommunicative father in the Bronx; 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call or times, $15-$40 [through 5/3].
THE TEMPEST-TOSSED
Berlin 1946: two women, one affair; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/1].
TEN UNKNOWNS
Donald Sutherland plays painter living in Mexico who doesn't take kindly to new people in his life; Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50.
THEATER OF LIGHT
Painting, music & movement by Rudi Stern; 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10, $20 [through 4/14].
THROUGH HER EYES
Solo performances by women of color; 212-744-6092 for locations & times; $15 [through 4/5].
US
Play by Karen Malpede in which two actors play six characters, incl. their parents & lovers; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15-$20 [through 4/22].
VALERIE SHOOTS ANDY
Valerie Solanas gets more press in this dramatization of her assassination attempt on Andy Warhol; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; call for times, $15, $10 st./s.c.
A WILDE PROJECT
The Importance of Being Earnest & Strange Bedfellows; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-539-6619; call for times, $25-$12 [through 8/4].
ZIP CODE OF ATLANTIS
A bunch of James Dean look-a likes mill around after being rejected for the lead in a TNT movie project; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sun at 7, $10 [through 4/15].
Continuing
DE LA GUARDA
Argentine theater group infuses theater w/rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$45.
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, Fri. & Sun. at 3, $45-$70.
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring Kathy Najimy, 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.
END OF THE WORLD PARTY
Chuck Ranberg's new comedy about several men who share a house on Fire Island, starring Jim J. Bullock of Hollywood Squares fame; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45-$49.50.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY
Parody of 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.
THE FULL MONTY
I believe in miracles; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $31-$86.
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Mode's humorous look at one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurants opens Off-Broadway starring Christopher Fitzgerald; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $45-$20.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Longest-running off-Broadway show is a musical revue focused on "Hopeful Heterosexuals"; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50-$55.
JANE EYRE
Musical adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel, which addresses love & temptation when an orphaned governess falls for her master; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$86.
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.
MAYBE BABY, IT'S YOU
Bachelor #542 please step forward?romantic comedy about finding the man of your dreams returns; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 10, mat. Weds. at 2, $40.
THE MUSIC MAN
Meredith Wilson's adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical w/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
The millennium of the woman (& gay guys) rolls onward as musical revue feat. 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 this guy from Hoboken who could beat your ass w/a cane; 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, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.
PETE 'N' KEELY
Musical comedy looks back at 60s sitcom about "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" Pete & Keely, now divorced like the rest of us; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$55.
PROOF
Manhattan Theater Club's B'way play about a young woman facing the complexities of love; 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.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Endless source of theater gossip is an actual play, w/Dr. Seuss' famous characters & stories retold; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1, $50-$85.
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
Amazing playwright & actress Pamela Gien takes on role of 28 characters as she tells tale of two families?one white, one black?and their struggles in South Africa; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds-Sat., Mon. & 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 cooter, 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
AIDA
Triangular love story w/music by Elton "amyl nitrate" John, lyrics by Tim Rice & co-starring Taylor Dayne; 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.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie, played by Reba McEntire, returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $85.
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, $25-$90.
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Belle Calaway, Donna Marie Asbury, Marcia Lewis, Clarke Peters, P.J. Benjamin & R. Bean; Shubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$90.
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.
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.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre starring Bebe Neuwirth & Ann Reinking; 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 David Hasselhoff?not sure he's going to top fave Sebastian Bach. Time to get Axl in on the scene; 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.
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; call for times, $20-$80.
TONY & TINA'S WEDDING
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, mat. Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.