THEATER In Previews ICONS & OUTCASTS All-female cast takes on both male ...
ICONS & OUTCASTS
All-female cast takes on both male & female roles incl. a woman who thinks she's a "Charlie's Angel," redneck hustler & talk show host during farce set in NYC, show's preceded by all-male revue, part of Midtown International Theater Festival 2000; New Perspectives Theater, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-758-3820; call for times, $12 [opens 8/15, through 8/24].
the LOVER
The Box Theater's comic look at love in a one-act, part of Midtown International Theater Festival 2000; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. at 4, Fri. & Tues. at 7, $12 [opens 8/10, through 8/26].
MACBETH
Shakespeare performed in the courtyard, in repertory with Midsummer Night's Dream (starts 8/16), as part of Annual Outdoor Shakespeare Series at Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, $15 [opens 8/11, through 9/17].
MEMORIAL DAYS
What happens when two brothers love the same woman, play closes out New Directions Theater season; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-229-7500; Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [opens 8/21].
NATURAL BORN POP
Ian W. Hill directs reworking of Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde about partner swapping throughout different eras of the 20th-century, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Thurs.-Tues. at 7:30, $12 [opens 8/18, through 10/9].
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; call for times, $8.99 [opens 8/18, 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; Mon. at 8, $20 [opens 8/22, through 9/30].
Just Opened
ALL FOR ONE
Four one-acts, "Leaping Into Marvelous," "Waltz to Eternity," "The Clay Pot Bloom" & "Arthouse" at the Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-922-0031; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 8/20].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/12].
AS YOU LIKE IT
Shakespearean comedy performed at The Blue Heron Arts Center, 121 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-332-0027; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $15 [through 8/21].
AVOW
Controversial play addresses gay marriage & effects of passion; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $47.50.
BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK
Dan Wackerman directs modern retelling of George S. Kaufman & Marc Connelly's comic love story with added hiphop & funk instrumentation; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-592-3312; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 8/27].
BIOTECH
Crystal Field directs sci-fi musical comedy about "Dick Tater" chemical, performs throughout the streets of NYC; 212-254-1109 for location & time, free [through 8/18].
BLUEPRINT SERIES
Eighth annual festival feat. works directed by Jyana Gregory, Tony Torn, Ryan Brown, Franklin Laviola & Brian Welsh; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 8/20].
BOP + BRECHT = BAAL!
American take on a classic presented by youngsters from The Bat Theater Co.; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407 Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $15 [through 9/2].
BOX 27
Bob Crest directs production by G.L.A.A.D. award winner, Michael Mann; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $17.50 [through 9/2].
CULTURAL REFUGEE
Wednesday Kennedy's tour-de-force on American culture, part of the Midtown International Theater Festival; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs., Sat. & Mon. at 9, Sun. at 7, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/24].
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 9/10].
DER YIDDISHER PINAFORE
Adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" with English dialogue & Yiddish songs; 14th St. Y, 344 E. 14th St. . (1st Ave.), 212-206-1515; Sat. & Sun. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $30 [through 8/27].
EH JOE
Adaptation of Samuel Beckett's teleplay debuted by new theater co., Negative Antelope at Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-777-6088; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 8/13].
EVEN THE JUNGLE
Through combing works by Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad, T.S. Elliiot & more, director Ian Hill offers play about hot subjects preoccupying every post-graduate program?gender, race & colonization; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-502-0868; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, $12 [through 8/27].
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.
H4
Oh young Prince Hal, where for art thou? Yeah & Falstaff debuts here too in Expanded Arts' sixth annual "Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)" series; Municipal Parking Lot, Broome St. (Ludlow St.), 212-253-1813; Weds.-Sat. at 8, free [through 9/2].
HAROLD & the NUDIST
Cliché tale about struggling writer who shares one bedroom apartment in NYC; Vortex Theater Co., 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1764; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/20].
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, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$60 [through 9/24].
ICE FACTORY 2000
New plays by women directors from around the world. This week, Quebec's The Other Theater pres. "Human Collision/Atomic Reaction" inspired by astro-physicist Stephen Hawking; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 8/12].
INFINITY 6 VS. HALF A DOZEN OF THE OTHER
Comedy in which character Infinity 6 fights "life itself" by taking on different personas, or at least we think so; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-420-8877 for days & times; $12.
jerusalem syndrome
Marc Maron takes a satirical look at our searches for spiritual salvation & the decidedly non-spiritual places the search sometimes takes us; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25-$30 [through 8/26].
JESUS HOPPED the 'A' TRAIN
Yeah boyz! Philip Seymore Hoffman (We'd All Be Kings) directs two-act drama involving a couple of Rikers Island convicts; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 8/12].
JOE FEARLESS
One man's basketball obsession jeopardizes his life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35, $25 st./s.c. [through 8/27].
JULIUS CAESAR
The Joseph Papp Theater/NY Shakespeare Festival pres. 45th season of Shakespeare in Central Park; Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750 or www.publictheater.org for ticket pick-up info; Weds-Sun & Tues. at 8, free [through 9/3].
LIZBETH OF MAPLECROFT
Story of murder & changing one's identity; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-802-9297; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $16-$20 [through 8/14].
MACBETH
All-female rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri.-Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/20].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/12].
A MEMORY PLAY
Playwright attempts re-making of his parents' wedding, omitting the "I do" part; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.),212-279-4200; Weds. & Mon. at 9, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 4, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/23].
MEXICAN STANDOFF AT FAT SQUAW SPRINGS
Actor Matthew Cowles (All My Children) directs & stars in twisted version of Romeo & Juliet involving middle-aged couple who experiment with viagra; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-8924; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 8/27].
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Sexed-up version that's really staged in the forest by NY Classical Theater; Central Park, 103rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-726-5730; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 8/27].
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].
THE MISCHIEVOUS JUAN BOBO
Puerto Rican Traveling Theater production of popular short stories; Hell's Kitchen Park, 10th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-354-1293; call for times, free [through 8/26].
MURPHOLOGY
Monologue series continues with "Vol. 2" by Joe Murphy; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-462-3064; Mon. at 7:30, $7 [through 8/27].
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. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat., Sun. at 2:30, $55 [through 9/10].
THE NEXT BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL
Where audience members help write tunes & participate in mock Tony Awards ceremony; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Thurs. at 8:30, $5-$10.
THE PERPETUAL PATIENT
Modern retelling of Molier's Imaginary Invalid, comic look at hypochondriac's life & could be death; NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 212-566-1500; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/12].
the PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company's adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta, set aboard the Peking at South St. Seaport Museum, Pier 16, Fulton St. (South St.), 212-330-8086; Fri.-Mon. at 8, $20 [through 8/28].
POLITICS AS USUAL
Christopher Hickman of sketch comedy troupe Mr. JumpyPants tackles presidential campaigning; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391; Mon. at 8, $15.
PREY FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL
Leenya Rideout (The Sopranos) stars in all-female rock musical about one's passion for music & the desire to get her band signed, first musical performed at CBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-337-8023; Sun. at 5, Mon. at 7, $10 [through 8/14].
REPERTORIO ESPAfemaThirty second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio EspaBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-337-8023; Sun. at 5, Mon. at 7, $10 [through 8/14].
777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30,.
romeo & juliet
Shakespeare's classic staged at the Tennis House Pavilion in Prospect Park, 9th St. (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, 212-420-0248 call for times; free [through 8/19].
SAD CLOWNS ON VELVET
Ian Hill directs collection of three Chekhov "vaudevilles"; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-502-0868; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 8, $11 [through 12/27].
SCOOTER THOMAS MAKES IT TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD
Classic tale of best friends who grow apart; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-502-8560; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 8/13].
SHAKESPEARE IN THE BRONX: AN EVENING OF READINGS FROM THE BARD'S WORKS
Brought to you by Joseph Papp Public Theater & NY Shakespeare Festival, incl. "Romeo & Juliet," "Comedy Of Errors," & many, many more!; 135 Hall of Famer Terrace, 181st St. (betw. Andrews Ave. & Loring Pl.), RSVP 212-539-8685; Weds. at 6:30, free [through 8/9].
SHE KEEPS TIME
Two one-acts, "Pickling" by Suzan-Lori Parks about an African American woman trapped in her house for years & "Come to Leave" by Allison Eve Zell about a Jewish woman who's graduating from Vassar debuts at Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 8/17].
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].
SURFACE TRANSIT
Sarah Jones' solo portrays eight characters incl. non-stop rhyming hiphop head who leads a 12-stop program helping others to stop rapping, stereotypical Jewish grandmother, & a homegirl; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $25, $15 st. [through 8/26].
SUMMER CAMP 6
Annual festival of works by new artists, playwrights, directors, technicians & designers; this week, Brooklyn clown The Flying Machine's contemplate the inevitable number one in "Archipelago"; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 3, $8 [through 8/13].
TWELFTH NIGHT
Bronx Shakespeare festival opens with Artemis Preeshl's interpretation; Inwood Hill Park, NE peninsula, 218th St. (Indian Rd.), 212-243-0987; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 12, free [through 8/12].
THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV
Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 6, Mon. at 8 & 10, $8.99.
VENUS & ADONIS
Reworking of Shakespearean classic with puppets, set in parks throughout four boroughs; Sakura Park, 122nd St. (Riverside Dr.) 212-387-2051 for info; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:30, free [through 8/13].
WAITING FOR CASTRO
Limousine driver starts pen pal relationship with dictator which "will change his life forever." No shit, ya think?; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/26].
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; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11:30, $12 [through 8/27].
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; call for times; $10 & 2 drink min.
Continuing
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. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
the countess
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 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.
EAT THE RUNT
Off-Broadway comedy lets audience members decide which actors play what roles; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-760-5940; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $35 [through 8/13].
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Twenty fifth anniversary of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$49.
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. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals"; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.
IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FIRST LADY SINGS
Capitol Steps' musical review that's sure to bring down Bill, Hillary, Rudy, George & everyone else involved with politics?just in time for elections; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Thurs. & Sat. at 2:30, $45, $22.50 adv. [through 9/2].
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
One of the longest running musical returns to NYC; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 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 9/3].
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Documented interviews regarding the Matthew Shepard murder of 98, performed by the Tectonic Theater Project; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat & Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 3, $20-$55.
LATE NIGHT 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.
MICHIGAN IMPOSSIBLE
Robert Christophe takes on many roles during his search for racial identity; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. $35 [through 9/22].
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; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $50-$80.
OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS
Young man's indecision about his future sparks unsolicited advice & meddling from four Italian-American grandparents; John Housman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50.
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, $20-$80.
TRUE WEST
Matthew Warchus (Art) directs Sam Shepard's production starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (Boogie Nights) & John C. Reilly (Magnolia) as estranged brothers who attempt to teach other respective trades, screenwriting & burglary; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65-$67.50.
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.
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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $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., Mon. & Tues. 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; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.
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.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.