THEATER In PreviewsDOWN SOUTHComedy about housewife during Cuban Missile Crisis; The ...
DOWN SOUTH
Comedy about housewife during Cuban Missile Crisis; The Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-239-6200 for times & prices [opens 6/28].
EMMA & COMPANY
Musical based on Edna Ferber's Emma McChesney stories; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $19 [opens 6/28, through 7/21].
GARVEY & SUPERPANT$!
Uh...your guess is as good as ours, but shit, at least it's cheap!; Chashama's, 111 W. 42nd St. (6th Ave.), 212-539-8493; call for times, $0.05-$0.10 [opens 7/5, through 7/21].
LA LUPE
Her life, her destiny?starring Sully Diaz & presented in English & Spanish; The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $25, $20 st./s.c. [opens 7/12].
ONCE AROUND THE CITY
Musical about 80s Manhattanite yuppies sounds like a possible Producers scheme; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; call for times, $35-$50 [opens 7/10, through 7/22].
WHERE'S MY MONEY?
Two Brooklyn divorce lawyers deal w/women in their lives; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-905-0593; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 7/1, through 7/14].
Just Opened
BITTERFOOT
Musical based on life of Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis & Clark fame; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15.
CENTRALIA
Story of coal mining town that's been on fire for 39 years; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391; Fri. at 10:30, Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
A CLASS ACT
Profile of Ed Kleban, 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 [through 6/30].
THE CREDEAUX CANVAS
Trio of youths take on LES & idealism; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$45.
THE DOG PROBLEM
Dark comedy about man, his dog & the mob, set on corner of Bowery & Grand St.; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40 [through 7/29].
DRIZZLE & OTHER STORIES
By Sung Rno; Blue Heron, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-581-8896; call for times, $15 [through 7/1].
ELI'S COMIN'
Inspired by music of 60s/70s singer Laura Nyro; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; call for times & prices [through 7/14].
EVERY DAY A VISITOR
Comedy by Richard Aborns about Jewish retirement home in Bronx that receives surprise visits from Bella Abzug, Alan Greenspan, Henry Kissinger, Mayor LaGuardia & more; 2162 B'way (76th St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: LUNCH HOUR THEATRE
One-act series feat. actors like Ally Sheedy, Blair Brown & Rita Moreno. Plays & cast members change weekly; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.), 212-262-2560; call for times & complete sched., $29, $27 st./s.c. [through 6/28].
FOUR SERIES ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
This week, "Out of the Blue" by Tom Diriwachter & "jitter" by Richard Sheinmel; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-501-6842; call for times, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/1].
FREEZER BURN
Performance artist/professional skater Greg Wittrock assumes dozens of characters, from the S&M "Demandra Now" to Spanish flower "Whorita"; Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, 23rd St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $25 [through 7/27].
GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE
Musical biography; Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [through 7/22].
FREE MARKET
Eight shorts set in the American workplace, brought to you by the people who did "Tabletop"; 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $20-$30 [through 7/22].
HAMLET
Boomerang Theater Co. pres. Shakespeare in various parks throughout the city; 212-501-4069 for locations, times & prices [through 7/22].
I LOVE AMERICA
Stories about what Dominicans do to get into the USA; 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, $30-$35.
I SING!
Musical about being young in NYC; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $40.
IN THE PENAL COLONY
New musical by Philip Glass based on Kafka story; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; call for times & prices [through 7/14].
INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC THEATER FESTIVAL
Celebrating its 16th season w/five productions; New 42nd St. Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200 for times, prices & complete sched. [through 6/30].
JOYSTICK
Highlights several upcoming one-woman shows; Freaks Local 413, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-1827; Sat. at 8, $5-$10 [through 6/30].
THE LAST SESSION
Life & death in the studio; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; call for times & prices [through 7/18].
THE LEOPARD COMPLAINS OF ITS SPOTS
Dark comedy about youth, art & politics; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-625-9848; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 7/1].
LIFE IN EXODUS
Revenge tragedy about four brothers at end of WWII; 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-981-9391; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $10 [through 6/30].
LOBBY HERO
Murder mystery set in...a lobby; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-967-9077; call for times, $45-$50 [through 9/2].
MACBETH
Stephen Burdman directs "the Scottish play"; Central Park at "The Pool," 103rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-726-5730; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 7/22].
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Mary Zimmerman directs Billy Crudup, Sanaa Lathan & John Pankow in first installment of this summer's Shakespeare in the Park; 212-539-8750 for info on picking up your free tickets; Weds.-Thus. at 8 [through 6/28].
THE MEN'S ROOM
Set in bathroom of bar at wild graduation party; 300 W. 43rd St. (7th Ave.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 6/30].
MEPHISTO
Based on novel by Klaus Mann about 1936 Weimar Germany; 196 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 7/1].
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
A "sexy, delicious romp"; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; call for times, $12 [through 7/8].
A NAUGHTY KNIGHT
Unfortunately, musical doesn't involve Mr. ("he can Heath my Ledger anytime")?it's based on Mark Twain fable A Medieval Romance; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$45.
OTHELLO
A Gorilla Rep production; Summit Rock in Central Park, 85th St. (Central Park W.), 212-875-4857; Fri.-Sun. at 8, free [through 7/1].
PASTURES OF PLENTY
Two lovers & two siblings are the same two people! Don't do it Luke!; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; call for times, $15 [through 7/1].
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Outdoor performance on four-mast ship, The Peking; South St. Seaport (Pier 17), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50.
PR MAN
How far will one man go to sell toxic sludge to his ex-girlfriend?; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/1].
A PROPHET AMONG THEM
Based on life of novelist James Baldwin; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-332-0027; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 7/15].
QUICKSAND
A "rock 'n' roll" noir; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-613-8718; Weds. at 3:45, Fri. at 9:30, mat. Sun. at 12, $11 [through 8/29].
RANDOM HARVEST
Writer on brink of success gets frequent visits from Greer Garson's ghost; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-229-7500; call for times, $15.
ROMEO & JULIET
Theaterworks tries to romance the teenage crowd; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-627-7373; call for times, free [through 7/18].
2ND ANNUAL HIPHOP THEATER FESTIVAL
Two weeks of plays & monologues at P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288 for times, prices & complete sched. [through 6/30].
SO LONG AGO I CAN'T REMEMBER
A divine comedy; 37 Main St. (Water St.), Bklyn., 718-522-4597; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, $20-$25 [through 6/30].
TICK, TICK...BOOM!
Musical about young composer turning 30 & losing his shite; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-924-8404; call for times & prices.
TWELFTH NIGHT
Support Shakespeare to save LES garden from corporate development; La Plava Cultural Garden, E. 9th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-501-4751; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $5 [through 7/21].
VORTEX
Noel Coward, directed by Trip Cullman; 383 W. 12th St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-971-1026; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15.
A WILDE PROJECT
The Importance of Being Earnest & Strange Bedfellows by a guy who still has gay bars named after him; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-539-6619; call for times, $12-$25 [through 8/4].
THE WOMAN
Revival of political thriller first staged on B'way in 1911; 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Weds.-Fri., call for prices [through 6/29].
WOMEN@WORK
Arlene Hutton's collection of short plays about women in the workplace; Vital Theater Company, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-268-2040; call for times & prices [6/30].
THE WORLD OF MIRTH
Cheerful traveling carnival; 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-757-3900; call for times & prices.
WORDLY ACTS
Evening of one-acts sponsored by Zoetrope; Go-Go Room, Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 6/29].
Continuing
BAT BOY THE MUSICAL
The Weekly World News' second biggest headline (after that wicked-ass devil head) transforms a small Southern community; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $20-$55.
DE LA GUARDA
Argentine theater group infuses theater w/rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running smash Villa Villas; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. E. (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, written by Neil Simon & starring Jon Lovitz; Music Box Theater, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $45-$70.
FOLLIES
Stephen Sondheim musical gets revival w/Gwyneth's mom Blythe Danner; Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, call for prices [through 9/30].
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 2001: A SPOOF ODYSSEY
Parody of musicals; Stardust Theater, Ellen's Stardust Restaurant, 1650 B'way (51st St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $49.50.
42ND ST.
Play about B'way, maybe if you see it enough they will take down their disorienting bus ads; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$90.
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.
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; call for times, $49.50-$60.
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.
KING HEDLEY II
Imaginary society created by August Wilson, starring Brian Stokes Mitchell; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$56.
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. at 9:30, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.
LOVE, JANIS
Musical life of Janis attracts many audience members who look like Janis & if you're lucky, there'll be a giant blow up rat outside the theater when you arrive; Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$75.
MADAME MELVILLE
Macaulay Culkin brings his new act across the pond & you know what?he's still short, even w/the top hat; Promenade Theater, 2162 B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for price.
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-$90.
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 & 7, $35-$55.
THE PRODUCERS
Pretty much everything has been said about it, except, perhaps, that Matthew Broderick can't sing to save his ass; 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, $30-$100.
PROOF
Manhattan Theater Club's B'way play about a young female mathematician facing the complexities of love & a unclaimed theorem; 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 SHOW
Let's do the time warp again, w/interactive audience members, great sets, Luke Perry (!) & Dubya look-alike Dick Cavett as the narrator (Dick vacations on & off, so if you're a fan, call ahead); Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $30-$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?& their struggles in South Africa; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $49.50.
UNCLE BOB
Story of a man & his nephew starring George Morfogen (Oz) & Joseph Gordon-Levitt (3rd Rock From the Sun); Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-691-1555; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 7/1].
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through the cooter, based on real-life interviews; 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
Not the Sopranos fat chick?a 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. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$90.
THE DONKEY SHOW
"A Midsummer Night's disco" feat. Robin Byrd 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.
EAT THE RUNT
Yeah, you guessed right, a reality show-influenced play where a series of interviews at museum turn surreal, w/audience voting on cast members; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat at 2, $50.
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, $37.50-$40.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; 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.
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
East Village La Boheme continues to cop fame for dead auteur Jonathan Larson; 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, $75-$80.