THEATER In Previews IMPERFECT CHEMISTRY Musical reworking of classic tale about ...
IMPERFECT CHEMISTRY
Musical reworking of classic tale about two geneticists, but about curing 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 [opens 8/24].
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 [opens 8/28].
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), 212-780-9037; Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $15 st. [opens 9/7].
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ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES?THE REVENGE
True life stories from 10 women about beauty issues; El Bohio, 605 E. 9th St. (Ave. B), 212-420-8877; Thurs. at 9:30. Fri. at 6:30, Sun. at 4:15, $12 [through 8/27].
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].
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.
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; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $17.50 [through 9/2].
BURN MERCHANTS
Play accompanied by film; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/26].
CARNIVAL KNOWLEDGE
Todd Robbins' solo glass eating, sword swallowing performance; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Weds. & Fri. at 11:30, Thurs. at 3:30, $12 [through 8/25].
CHANGE
Story of child star Nicky Miller who ends up at 30 working behind a check cashing counter with the rest of us; 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-591-0637; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/26].
CHRONICLES OF HELL
Ensemble oriented Theater Et Al's contribution to NYC Fringe Festival; 94 St. Marks Pl. (1st St.), 212-240-8877; Sat. at 3:45 & 12:15 a.m., Sun. at 4, $12 [through 8/27].
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 9/10].
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. at 4, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/24].
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Peter Meineck directs classic Steve Martin film with Lisa Carter as Roxanne & Anthony Cochrane as the phallic; 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].
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].
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].
DOCTOR FAUSTUS
Classic Satan, as part of NY Fringe Festival; 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-8877; Thurs. at 7:45, Fri. at 5:15, Sat. at 7, Sun. at 4:45, $12 [through 8/27].
DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
Jules Tasca's adaptation based on novel by Robert Louis Steveneson; Creative Place Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-388-2508; Tues. at 8, $12 [through 9/3].
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
Man is chasized 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].
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; call for times, $12 [through 8/27].
FRINGE FESTIVAL
Fourth annual this week with highlights throughout listings in venues all across city. Call 212-420-8877 or visit www.FringeNYC.org for complete listings.
GETHSEMANE PARK
Angelic voices mixed with power of Jesus; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $12 [through 8/26].
A GOOD STORY (Doesn't have to make any sense)
Twelve youths write, direct, produce & act in their own work; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-243-2805; Mon. at 8 & Tues. at 6:30, free.
H4
Oh young Prince Hal, where for art thou? Yeah plus 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 9/3].
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].
I AM STAR TREK
Dysfunctional Theater Co.'s contribution to the NY Fringe Festival; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, $12, [through 8/26].
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); Charas, 605 E. 9th St. (Ave. B), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat., call for times, $12, $7 s.c. [through 8/26].
ICONS & OUTCASTS
All-woman 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; Thurs. at 7, $12 [through 8/24].
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].
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. 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].
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; Fri.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $22, $16 st. [through 9/10].
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 7, Fri. at 9, Sat. at 4, $12 [through 8/26].
MACBETH
Shakespeare performed in the courtyard, in repertory with 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 the 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 MEMORY PLAY
Playwright attempts re-making of his parents' wedding, omitting the "I do" as part of the Midtown International Theater Festival; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-279-4200; Weds. 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].
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL
Plays incl. "American Story," "Durang by the Dozen," "Java Jive," & "Stop-Less Go-Go Girls at the Trolle Hall"; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-459-9620 for times; Weds.-Tues., $12-$10; Plays incl. "Barstool Words," "Little Delusions," "The Lover" (see listing above), "A Memory Play" (see listing above) & "The Woman In My Soul"; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112 for times; Weds.-Tues., $10-$12; Plays incl. "Cognomen," "Marat/Sade," "A Selection Of Plays By G.B. Shaw," & "Three Plays By Beckett"; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-595-1733 for times; $10-$12; Plays incl. "Cultural Refugee" (see listing above), "I Took Your Name," "Jihad" & "Splash! 2000"; New Perspective Theater, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-730-2030 for times; Weds.-Tues., $10-$12 [through 8/26].
THE MISCHIEVOUS JUAN BOBO
Puerto Rican Traveling Theater production of popular short stories; 212-354-1293 for location & 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; call for times, $7 [through 8/27].
NATURAL BORN POP
Ian W. Hill directs reworking of Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde about partner swapping throughout different eras of 20th-century, part of Pure Pop Festival 2000; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Weds.-Sun., Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, $12 [through 10/9].
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 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. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 8/29].
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].
REPERTORIO ESPArmanThirty-second season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Espa; Fri. at 8:30, $12 [through 9/8].
-741-0391; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 8/29].
2-777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30,.
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].
SURFACE TRANSIT
Sarah Jones' solo portrays eight characters incl. non-stop rhyming hiphop head who leads 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].
SWISH-PAN: TECH BABY KILLS HISTORY
Interactive video, robotics & "bad tap dancing" as part of NYC Fringe Festival; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-420-8877; Thurs. at 6, Fri. at 10:15, $12 [through 8/25].
THE UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV
Early stories from Russian journals translated by Peter Constantine, part of Pure Pop Festival; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-420-1466; Sun. at 6, Mon. at 8 & 10, $10.99.
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; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/7].
WHITE TRASH
Comedy about couple who loves tv sitcoms, part of NY Fringe Festival; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; Thurs. at 3:30, Sat. at 10:45, Sun. at 1:45, $12 [through 8/27].
WOMAN IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
Theater By The Blind play by Pamela Sabaugh; 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; Weds. at 3:30, Fri. at 6:15, Mon. at 12, $12 [through 8/27].
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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
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.
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 [through 10/29].
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. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $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.
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 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].
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 [through 9/2].
LAVA
Richard Forman directs experimental production w/nothing but props, scripts & audience participation, last Mon. of every month; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-1466; Mon. at 8, $5.
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.
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 [through 9/3].
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.
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.-Sun. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.