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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 [opens 2/20].
DOGEATERS
Play about life in 1980s' Philippines based on novel of same title; Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 3/4].
DOWN THE LOFT, THE TANNING SALON
Two one acts about patrons at a tanning salon & a young girl's search for an apartment; The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [opens 2/17].
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 [opens 2/18].
HIGH DRIVE
Leslie Ayvazian's one-woman comedy about family & life in general; MCC Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-7765; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$25 [opens 2/26, through 3/4].
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES
Tim Cleary returns from WWII to a clingy mother & an uncommunicative father in the Bronx; 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call or times, $15-$40 [opens 2/24, through 5/3].
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 [opens 3/8].
TOWARDS ZERO
Agatha Christie mystery about a country vacation, two love triangles & one murder; 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 2/16].
URBAN ZULU MAMBO
Collection of short works performed by Regina Taylor; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-7529; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [opens 2/25, through 3/25].
WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS
One-man commentary on the 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-$15.
Just Opened
THE "A" WORD
Pregnant teen acts as vessel for examining abortion in pre-Roe v. Wade; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-768-7971; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/18].
AH, MY DEAR ANDERSEN
Hans Christian Andersen stories come to life; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-567-3356; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 3/4].
AS YOU LIKE IT
Peter Dobbins directs; 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; call for times & prices [through 3/11].
BARKING SHARKS
NYC premiere of Israel Horovitz's play about fisherman in small New England town; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 contrib. [through 2/18].
CARY & GALLO: WHAT IF WE DID THIS?
Comedy duo blends sketches & film shorts; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, $30 [through 3/5].
CELLINI
Florentine sculptor digs art & women during the Renaissance; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; call for times, $30-$50.
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Chekhov's most critically acclaimed tragedy; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times & prices [through 2/25].
DAY OF ABSENCE
Black actors in white face relay comic tale of a small Southern town; 645 Nicholas Ave. (141 St.), 212-539-8828; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 2/25].
THE DEVIL'S MUSIC
Based on the "life & blues of Bessie Smith"; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [through 3/3].
DIDO, QUEEN OF CARTHAGE
David Herskovits directs Christopher Marlowe play; RSVP 212-358-3657 for location; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15, $10 st. [through 2/24] .
THE DOUBLE BASS
Written by Patrick Suskind, author of Perfume; 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19-$24 [through 3/11].
EXCUSE ME, I'M TALKING!
Sounds like every actor you ever met...this time it's just Annie Korzen's one-woman show; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $40-$45.
EXTREME GIRL
One-woman show about media images of girls versus real life; the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $10-$20 [through 3/10].
THE FIRST JEWISH BOY IN THE KU KLUX KLAN
Lionel Kranitz's comedy about a young man who comes home from school & asks where mom keeps the old sheets; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 646-349-4444; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 3/5].
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].
FORCE CONTINUUM
Three generations of African-American men serving as New York's finest; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$40.
HAMLET: SATANIC SENTINEL OF THE SUBURBS
Jeff Eyre's significantly bawdy interpretation of the Bard; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 3/26].
HOPSCOTCH: THE NEW YORK SEX COMEDY
Isn't that in Cabal's bedroom? Oh well, apparently Wendy Williams' sex follies have a run too; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; Thurs. at 10, $5 & 2 drink min. [through 2/15].
HYMN TO THE RISING SUN
Black & white convicts spend Fourth of July in this one act; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; call for times & prices [through 2/18].
AN IDIOT DIVINE
Musical about two misfits, a murderer & a dullard, making their way through this world; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 4, $20-$45 [through 2/18].
INDIGO RAT
Cabaret-style musical set in Berlin betw. the wars; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-366-5438; Mon. at 7, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 3/26]
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.
JULIUS CAESAR
Caesar goes Mafia in this Shakespeare adaptation; 351 E. 74th St. (1st Ave.), 212-330-8866; Weds-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/17].
KILLERS & OTHER FAMILY
Lucy Thurber's play explores one woman's dangerous past; The Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 2/18].
A LESSON FROM ALOES
Athol Fugard's story of apartheid & it's affect on South Africans; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/4].
THE MAN WHO SHOT HIS WASHING MACHINE
Small town murders, petty social agendas & Rottweilers; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/18].
MEDAL OF HONOR RAG
Therapy session between young Jewish shrink & black Vietnam vet; Blue Heron Arts Center, 121 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-332-0027; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 2/18].
MERCURIUS
A pair of sisters abandoned on deserted island have unusual adventures; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 3/18].
THE MOON OF THE CARIBBEES
Eugene O'Neill's story of native beauties, drunken sailors & a full moon; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-0051; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $15 [through 2/24].
MULTIPLE ME
Cabaret ventriloquist has more than one personality; New 42nd St. Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-281-1053; call for times, $15 [through 3/4].
THE NEGATIVE ENERGY FIELD & CAN'T GET STARTED
Isn't that in Cabal's bedroom? Two plays by Tom X. Chao run on alternate Saturdays; St. Mark's Theater, 94 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. A), 212-539-7686; Sat. at 10:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/3].
NIGHT & DAY
Journalists fight to break a story about emerging African nation; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $40, $24 s.c., $20 st. [through 3/22].
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.
OPHELIA
Musical retelling of Hamlet via Ophelia; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun at 3:30, $19 [through 3/10].
OYA
"The Yoruba dance drama"; National Black Theatre, 2033 5th Ave. (betw. 125th & 126th Sts.), 212-722-3800; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices [through 2/25].
PARADISE ISLAND
No Tom Hanks, no midget & no couples looking for endorsement deals; a single mother & her daughter nearly lose it all on a gambling trip to the Bahamas; Playhouse at 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 [through 2/25].
PARALLEL LIVES BASED ON THE KATHY & MO SHOW
One comedy, two women, 12 characters & you, baby; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Sat. at 8, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 2/24].
PHAEDRE
Jean Racine's tale of war, gods, heroes & love; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-560-2241; call for times, $15, $13 st. & s.c. [through 2/17]
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Gender-bending cabaret version of Gilbert & Sullivan's musical; Pegasus Cabaret Theater, 119 E. 60th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-539-3950; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 & two-drink min.
THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY
Edward Albee's latest about a young couple, an older couple & a baby, presumably; 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-$55.
PRINTZ OF POETS
More than one personality fights to dominate one man's poetic mental musings; NY Comedy Club, 240 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; Sun. at 3, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 4/15].
P.S. 69
Gay substitute teacher moonlights as erotic dancer; 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 2/25].
RACE
The Nazi rise to power & its effects on a group of German medical students; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $25-$40 [through 3/11].
RESIDENT ALIEN
Life & work of Quentin Crisp as portrayed by Bette Bourne; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 2, $10-$45 [through 2/25].
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 3/19].
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Lily Tomlin gives Tony award winning performance in cast of characters & Jane Wagner directs; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$65 [through 3/11].
SEE BOB RUN
Roberta starts hitchhiking to escape her father; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/3].
SKETCHING UTOPIA
Based on Upton Sinclair's 1906 New Jersey commune; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/18].
SOME OF MY PARTS
Female party addict realizes what the French knew all along?we are born & we die alone; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; call for times, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 3/27].
SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN
Comedy about Jasper & Holly, two lovers in their late 20s; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st. [through 2/24].
SPOOKY DOG & THE TEENAGE GANG MYSTERIES
Scooby Doo parody, just in case you don't see enough of him on the Cartoon Network, which owns the rights to all of Hanna Barbera but refuses to show anything else; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 2/24].
STICK AROUND
Carol Woods sings "Come Rain Or Come Shine," "Children Will Listen," "Even God Gets the Blues," & more; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11, call for prices [through 2/24].
TAMICANFLY
Blind man & teenage grandfather bet the farm on long-shot horse; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (75th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35 [through 2/25].
THEATER OF LIGHT
Painting, music & movement by Rudi Stern; 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $20.
THREE SECONDS IN THE KEY
A mother & son use the Knicks as a diversion from Hodgkins disease; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 2/25].
TIME & AGAIN
New musical based on Jack Finney's book; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40 [through 2/18].
TWELFTH NIGHT
Set on an Italian island in the 50s, Cosmopolitan types & musical servants do Shakespeare; 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 212-288-3246, ext.3; call for times, $19 [through 3/11].
UP YOUR ASS
It only took Solanas 35 years to get this comedy about gender roles staged, but SCUM's author has posthumously accomplished the feat & just the way she'd have wanted?w/an all female cast. Congratulations Val; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $20-$25 [through 2/25].
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.
VOICES FROM THE HOLY & NOT SO HOLY LAND
Steven Greenstein's one-man show about Israel & the Jewish Diaspora; Red Room Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st. & s.c. [through 2/25].
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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 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.
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 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.
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; 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 girl 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.
LIVING IN THE WIND
Michael Bradford's love story about two former slaves; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$35.
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) is officially underway 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.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Rock 'n' roll cult favorite returns to B'way, so get ready to do the "Time Warp" again, starring a bald Joan Jett!; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9:45, Sun. at 2 & 7, $30-$79.50 [through 2/25].
STRICTLY PERSONAL
DJM ISO SF; turn a few pages ahead if you need a translation; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45.
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., 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; 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 Bebe Neuwirth, 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 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 Ben Vereen; 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. Maybe it's time to get Axl 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.