READINGS In Previews FROM MY HOMETOWN R&B musical illustrates lives of …
FROM MY HOMETOWN R&B musical illustrates lives JAMES JOYCE’S THE DEAD Musical based on Joyce’s short; THE PRICE Arthur Miller’s play about brothers SUN FLOWER: THE LIFE & LOVES Solo play about Stanton’s fight UNCLE JACK Play based on Chekhov’s Uncle Just Opened ACTOR FOUND DEAD Story of James Hayden’s heroine AMBITIOUS, CREATIVE, SEXY Stars are aligned for this 21st-century ANCESTRAL VOICES Buffalo family’s lives are in ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES Twelve different woman & their AVENUE A Tale of misfits struggling to live THE BALCONY "A monarchy is saved by whorehouse BAREFOOT BOY WITH SHOES ON Rosario Cortez tries to escape crowded BLUR Man attempts to uncover his father’s BOYS Two Chelsea roommates, Christopher BRIDGEPORT FUGUE Two act play focusing on the murder BULLRING Dying wife lives for her husband’s BUTCH IT UP! "Strong enough for a man, but CAESAR & CLEOPATRA Adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s THE CITADEL Tale of two men, one gay & one CLASSICAL MAGIC Jarrett Parker’s 19th-century CODE OF SILENCE Murder mystery ripped from today’s THE COUNTESS Drama based on true story, scandal CRANES Dmitry Lipkin’s story unites CTRL + ALT + DELETE One-man comedy examines dead-end DIRECTOR’S ROOM SERIES Three weeks of performances that DO CHINESE POSTMEN RING TWICE TOO? Sarah Mandelblut’s "sight-&-sound" DOWN THE ROAD Two authors interview serial killer DYSLEXIC HEART Coming of age tale involves temptations, THE EXACT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE Small Southern town is put in an AN EXPERIMENT WITH AN AIR PUMP Doug Hughes directs new play by Shelagh THE FREAK OF NATURE Three sardonic irony one-acts about FLYER One woman’s affair with aviation; FULLY COMMITTED Becky Mode’s humorous look at GREENLAND Y2K Comic adventure for those who think GUM The adventures of "the forbidden GONER Black comedy about the President A HATFUL OF RAIN 1950s drama about a drug addict’s HENRY V Shakespeare’s classic performed IN THE BLOOD Single mother’s struggle to THE JAZZ SINGER Samson Raphaelson’s play set KEEP BANGIN’ NYC "Bucket Drummers" bang THE LAST TEMPTATION OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON Musical about America’s first LIGHTING UP THE TWO-YEAR OLD Three Florida men betray each other LOLA MONTEZ IN BAVARIA Dancer’s obsession with fame LOOK BACK IN ANGER Adaptation of John Osborne’s LOVE & SEX: AT YOUR SERVICE Modern version of Peanuts’ MAYBE BABY, IT’S YOU Bachelor #540 please step forward–comedy MIAMI BEACH MONSTERS What if movie monsters from the 30s, A MID-STUMBLETHRU’S DREAM Comedy about rehearsing lines for MINSTREL SHOW OR THE LYNCHING OF Dramatization of 1919 court case MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING The Waterloo Bridge Theater’s NEVER SWIM ALONE Daniel Maclvor’s new production NEVERMORE! Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s NIRVANOV Rock musical adaptation of Chekhov’s NORTH ATLANTIC Play looks at America’s utilization THE PELICAN "Fusion of the 1907 chamber PHILEMON Musical fable written by Tom Jones PLAY Axis Co. pres. Samuel Beckett’s PORTLAND Dark comedy about Howard Johnson A REAL KISS Three boys look for romance in a SHOCKHEADED PETER Pop/opera feat. London’s Tiger TAKE IT LIKE AMANDA Amanda Green’s one-woman performance TALKING JAZZ Originally composed jazz music with THUNDERSTORM 1933 epic of "betrayal, incest, TRANSVESTIES 90s version of Tom Stoppard’s THE TRIAL OF ONE SHORT-SIGHTED BLACK Positive African-American history TULPA Mysterious character stalks religious 12 IRON SANDALS Tragic play inspired by folk tale, UBU TAKES MANHATTAN Immorality play/cabaret performance UNDERCURRENT INCORPORATED Jim Neu’s comic look at espionage, VICK’S BOY Blackmail in 20-somethings law firm; VOICES Jeroen Willems’ performance WEDDING BELLES: A TALE OF LOVE & Sally Woodstock’s solo performance THE WINDS OF GOD Two Asian comedians are reincarnated WISH Play combines contemporary morals THE WINTER’S TALE Shakespeare’s classic at American THE WOUND OF LOVE Musician’s life changes when Continuing THE BLACK, THE JEW & YOU! Epstein & Hassan pres. a comedy DE LA GUARDA Argentine theater group infuses theater THE DONKEY SHOW "A Midsummer Night’s disco" DEATH OF A SALEMEN Arthur Miller’s 50-year-old classic EPIC PROPORTIONS Comical look at early filmmaking FINNEGAN’S FAREWELL Finnegan’s will orders his family THE GATHERING Three generations of family must IT AIN’T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES Musical theater piece about the rhythms JERUSALEM SYNDROME Marc Maron takes a satirical look KAT & the KINGS Musical presented rock ‘n’ LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Interactive comedy written by Vicki LINE Play by Israel Horovitz now in its THE MAKING OF MICHAEL GOLD Comedy about Gold’s journeys NAKED BOYS SINGING Musical revue celebrates "being NOW HEAR THIS Kathy Buckley’s tales about OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE Young man’s indecision about THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW Southern farm boy "gets it on" QUIEN MATO A HECTOR LAVOE? Considering the popularity of Latin SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood’s SIDE MAN Warren Leight’s play about one STARBOARD HOME A 1899 New Year’s Eve sail changes SUMMER ‘69 Production reopens at new theater. A TALE OF TWO CITIES New adaptation of Dicken’s classic THWAK The Umblical Brothers’ production 2 1/2 JEWS Comedy about fathers & sons; THE WEIR Conor McPherson’s Olivier-winning Y2K, YOU’RE OK Satiric review of history from past Long Runs BEAUTY & THE BEAST Palace Theater, 1564 B’way (47th CABARET The Roundabout Theater’s production CATS Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B’way CHICAGO Concert version of 1975 musical starring THE FANTASTICKS Longest-running musical; Sullivan FOOTLOOSE Adaptation of 1984 film about small FOSSE Musical celebration of choreographer’s HEDWIG & THE ANGRY ITCH A rock ’n’ roll glam-punk I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, Musical revue looks at "Hopeful JEKYLL & HYDE Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie LES MISERABLES Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. THE LION KING New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd MISS SAIGON B’way Theater, 1681 B’way PERFECT CRIME Long-running murder mystery; Duffy PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Majestic Theater, 247 W. 44th St. RAGTIME Ford Center for the Performing Arts, RENT An East Village La Boheme; Nederlander SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD Airline humor & travel gags at SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE Broadway musical based on songs of TONY & TINA’S WEDDING Same interactive musical theater,
of three touring singers who travel from Motorcity to Memphis to NYC in hopes
of fulfilling their dreams; Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam
& Columbus Aves.), 799-4599; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7:30, mat.
Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25. [opens 11/3].
Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th &
10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri., Sun. at 3 & 7, $50 [opens 10/28; through
11/14].
reuniting to sort through deceased father’s belongings; Royale Theater,
242 W. 45th St. (betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. &
Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$45 [opens 11/15].
OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON
for women’s rights & her association with Susan B. Anthony; John Houseman
Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Sat. at 3,
Sun. at 3 & 7, Mon. at 8, $12 [opens 10/30, through 11/21].
Vanya, set in rural hills of West Virginia; Tribeca Playhouse, 111
Reade St. (betw. W. B’way & Hudson St.), 604-4195; Weds.-Fri. &
Mon. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$35 [opens 11/8].
overdose while playing a junkie in American Buffalo; John Houseman Theater,
450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 252-6910; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12
[through 11/14].
funny love story; Musical Theater Works, 440 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 726-3588;
Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12, [through 10/31].
an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend; Theater
at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B’way & Amsterdam Ave.),
239-6200; Sun. at 7:30, Mon. at 8, $45 [through 11/29].
true stories about adhering to society’s preconceived beauty standards–photography,
dance, song & spoken word; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton
Sts.), 465-3410; call for times, $10 [through 10/29].
the American dream, written by David Steen (Reservoir Dogs); 29th St. Rep, 212
W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 465-0575; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $30 [through
11/15].
patrons dressed in costumes of their private s&m fantasies;" Jean Cocteau
Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Weds. at 8,
Thurs. at 8 (with pre-show symposium at 7:30), $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through
12/16].
single room occupancy & life of poverty; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St.
(betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun.
at 3, $35 [through 10/31].
death, but has many dilemmas in the process–bad wife, porn & crazy
therapist; Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.),
496-4508; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/7].
& Jeremy, think about going "bottoms up" when Max moves in; Phil
Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat.
& Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 11/13].
& trial of bully-killing Michael Spinelli–morality vs. the law; 78th
St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B’way & Amsterdam Ave.), 873-9050;
Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15-$20 [through 10/31].
unrealistic stories of them living in Spain; Producer’s Club, 358 W. 44th
St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 946-4465; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/6].
made for a women;" Musical Theater Lab at the Film Center Bldg., 630 9th
Ave. (betw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 757-6995; Weds. at 8, $15 [through 11/3].
classic, set in corporate America; Impact Theater, 612 8th Ave. (betw. 39th
& 40th Sts.), 592-3172; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/30].
straight, who share Midwest hospital room; Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw.
Broome & Delancey Sts.), 253-1813; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 11/13].
magic performed to classical music; Rose’s Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.),
875-7785; Thurs. at 7:30 & 9:30, $12, $6 children [through 11/11].
headlines; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 925-8353;
Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/7].
that rocked Victorian England; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw.
9th & 10th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat.
& Sun. at 3, $45, $35 st./s.c. [through 10/31].
the Savinichs with the Belkins during Fat Tuesday in 1987; St. Clement’s Church,
423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 246-7277; Weds.-Sat. & Tues.
at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $25-$35 [through 11/28].
life of a man who’s forced to "reboot;" Bank St. Theater, 155
Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 388-2484; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15
[through 10/31].
showcase NY directors. Plays incl. Tennessee Williams’ "The Strangest
Kind of Romance" by Tomi Tsunoda, "The Long Goodbye" by Bill
Augustin & "27 Wagons Full of Cotton" by Lauren Costa; Nada 45,
445 W. 45th St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 721-6571; Thurs.-Sat.
at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 11/7].
performance based on parables & proverbs scored for "three voices,
pipa, aetherphone, radio wave receiver, tone regulator & information changer,
tapes & numerous projectors;" the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th
& 11th Aves.), 255-5793; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $20 [through 10/30].
Bill Reach, a prisoner who’s serving life term without parole; Theater
Rows Studios, 412 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 591-0628; Fri. &
Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/12].
relationships & careers of two NYC 20-somethings; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher
St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Weds.-Sun. & Tues.
at 8, $20, $12 st./s.c. [through 11/20].
uproar when son doesn’t comply with mother’s expectations; the Century
Theater, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat.
& Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, $45.
Stephenson; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212;
Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $50
[through 12/12].
characters who live double lives; Greenwich Village Center, 219 Sullivan St.
(betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 841-5454; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun.
at 7, $12 [through 11/7].
West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B’way & West End Ave.), 696-8931;
Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/20].
those attempting to book reservations at Manhattan’s trendiest restaurant,
starring Mark Setlock from Rent; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.),
353-0303; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, $39 [through 10/30].
the world is gonna end; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.),
647-0202; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12 [through 11/6].
– & deadly – pleasures of gum" starring Rent cast member Daphne Rubin-Vega;
Women’s Project & Production Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th &
10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10-37.50
[through 10/31].
of the United States (who’s played by a large tumor) who gets shot in the
head; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge
Sts.), 420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/6].
battle to hide his drug usage; Miranda Theater, 258 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th &
8th Aves.), 560-2696; call for times, $12 [through 11/7].
at recently renovated Mazer Theater, 197 E. B’way (betw. Clinton &
Jefferson Sts.), 479-8443; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 8. $20
[through 11/15].
raise children while maintaining her belief in love, based on Hawthorne’s
The Scarlet Letter; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor
Pl.), 239-6200; Tues. at 2, $45 [opens 11/2].
to music; Jewish Repertory Theatre Playhouse, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st &
2nd Aves.), 831-2000; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7,
mat. Weds. & Sun. at 2, $35.
on everything from pots & pans & congas to buckets to honor Max Roach,
Tito Puente & Buddy Rich–in the vein of Bring ‘da Noise;
Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200;
Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$40 [through 10/31].
couple; product of the 60s, met at Yale Law School, got married, had problems,
saw marriage counselor–"a white collar Bonnie & Clyde;"
Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 941-1234;
Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30 [through 11/7].
in attempt to save a horse farm; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw.
10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at
3, free [through 10/31].
presented through movement & song; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring &
Dominick Sts.), 647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $12 [through 11/21].
story that rocked English-speaking theater; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St.
(betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 677-4210; call for times, $15 [through 11/14].
advice booth with Lucy; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.),
777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, call for price [through 11/6].
about finding the man of your dreams moves to Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St.
(betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat.
at 6 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 6, $35-$47.50.
40s & 50s all lived in Miami?–musical performance feat. Frankenstein,
his bride, Count Dracula & The Wolfman at Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St.
(betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 799-4599; Sat., Sun, Mon. & Tues.
at 8, $25 & $10 min.
plays by Shakespeare; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th &
10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 10/31].
WILLIAM BROWN
involving a black man who’ll be lynched if convicted of assaulting a white
woman; Cornelia Connelly Center, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 995-5302;
Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/14].
rendition of Shakespeare’s classic; 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.),
330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 11/21].
evokes human behavior & rivalry between friends; St. Marks Studio Theater,
94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 777-6088; Fri. & Sat. at
10:30, $12 [through 11/6].
"Tales of Revenge & Death" honors 150th anniversary of his passing;
The New Actors Workshop, 259 W. 30th St., 2nd Fl. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.),
246-0928; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 10/31].
Ivanov; Access Theater, 380 B’way (White St.), 414-7773; Weds.-Sat.,
call for times & price [through 10/30].
of technology & the changing role of the military circa 1980; the Performing
Garage, 33 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 966-3651; call for times,
$25 [through 11/21].
play by Strindberg, his Occult Diary & Inferno writings &
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film The Birds;" Show World, 675 8th
Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 877-YEAH-BABY; Mon. at 8, $12 [through 10/31].
& Harvey Schmidt; 28th Street Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th &
7th Aves.), 479-8537; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/31].
play; Axis Theater, One Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 807-9300; Thurs.-Sat.
at 8, $10 [through 11/20].
worker living with his ex-girlfriend in Portland; JET Theater, 134 W. 26th St.,
Su. 710 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 726-2159; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at
3, $10 [through 10/31].
world of swingers; Expanded Arts, 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey
Sts.), 253-1813; Weds. at 7, $12 [through 10/27].
Lillies accompanied by Martyn Jacques playing accordion, Adrian Stout on bass
& Adrain Huge on drums; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B’way),
239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 12 a.m., Sat. at 5 & 10, mat.
Sun. at 3, $10-$25 [through 10/31].
at West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 695-6909; Thurs.
at 8, $15 & one drink min. [through 10/28].
spoken word presented by Gorilla Repertory at Solas, 232 E. 9th St. (betw. 2nd
& 3rd Aves.), 330-8086; Mon. at 8, $12 [through 11/8].
class struggles & changing values in 1930s China," directed by Cao
Yu in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles; Pace Theater at Pace University,
Spruce St. (betw. Park Row & Gold St.), 346-1715; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30,
mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $10 st./s.c.[through 10/31].
1974 play that remembers British consul Henry Carr; Staford Meisner Theater,
164 11th Ave. (22nd St.), 924-8699; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12-$15
[through 11/7].
WOMAN VS. MAMMY LOUISE & SEFRETTA MAE
lesson told by Aunt Jemima; 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 353-1176; Weds.-Fri. at
7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25, $10 kids [through 11/28].
leader when she travels to NYC to reveal sacred mysteries; Here, 145 6th Ave.
(betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 725-4617; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $12-$15
[through 11/6].
part of Czech Puppetry Festival; Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St. (betw.
1st & 2nd Sts.), 631-3518; call for times, $8-$15 [through 10/31].
feat. King Ubu & his puppets; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw.
10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4 & 7, $12 [through
11/7].
pop fashion & televangelism; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave.
& Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 11/14].
The Theatre Off Park, 224 Waverly (betw. Perry & W. 11th Sts.), 627-2556;
Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/31].
based on writings of Italian filmmaker, Pier Paolo Pasolini; P.S. 122, 150 1st
Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 10/31].
LIPSTICK
explores every detail of "the big day" from hors d’ouevres to
orgasms; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B’way & Amsterdam
Ave.), 873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/20].
as WWII Kamikaze pilots; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw.
6th Ave. & B’way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun.
at 3, $35-$45, $15 st. [through 10/31].
with Greek mythology to create a story about desire & guilt; Soho Rep.,
46 Walker St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 874-4049 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat.,
mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 10/28, through 11/21].
Globe Theater, 145 W. 46th St., 3rd Fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-9809;
Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 11/21].
roommate is diagnosed with terminal disease, starring The Odd Couple’s
Brett Somers; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th
Aves.), 479-8513; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/20].
about themselves; an interracial married couple who explore stereotypes &
other "naked truths" they encounter at Surf Reality, 172 Allen St.
(betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 673-4182; Thurs. at 8, $8.
with rock, dance, aerial contortionism & carnival elements in long-running
smash Villa Villa; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. East (15th St.),
239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun.
at 7, $40-$45.
at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 307-4100 or 971-1016;
Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8, $25.
play is showing its age in ways that no amount of talent can cloak, but this
third Broadway revival, starring Brian Dennehy, is nevertheless extremely moving.
Dennehy plays the role as a pillar of ineffectuality: a simple, truly common
man with a resplendent smile he mistakenly thought was a passport to riches.
He comes off as entirely, heartbreakingly, fathomable, his tragedy not merely
to fail & perish without recognizing his mistakes but to live as a figure
wholly known by others–J.K.; Eugene O’Neill Theater, 230 W.
49th St. (betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats.
Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [through 11/7].
in Hollywood, directed by Jerry Zaks; Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw.
B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds.
& Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-65.
to throw a stalwart Irish party–interactive comedy in repertory with Late
Nite Catechism & Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding; St. Luke’s
Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds. at 7, mat.
Sat. at 2, $59.
figure out what it means to be American–set in NY & Germany during
the Reagan years; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.),
239-6200; Weds.-Sat., at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, $40-$45 [through 10/30].
& history that gave birth to the Blues; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th
St. (betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8,
mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$75 [through 1/30].
at our searches for spiritual salvation & the decidedly non-spiritual places
the search sometimes takes us; Nada 45, 445 W. 45th St., 4th fl. (betw. 9th
& 10th Aves.), 581-6030; Tues. at 7:30, $15.
royal style; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B’way),
239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at
3, $75.
Quade & Maripat Donovan; St. Luke’s Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw.
8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun.
at 3, $40.
25th year; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677;
Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.
as an actor; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Fri.
at 10:30, $12.
in your birthday suit"–eight naked men & 16 tunes; The Actors’
Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 463-0060; Weds.-Fri.
& Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $45-$65.
being an American hearing-impaired comedienne; Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St.
(betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats.
Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $25-$45.
WOODS
his future sparks unsolicited advice & meddling from four Italian-American
grandparents; John Housman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.),
239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds.
& Sat. at 2:30, $47.50.
with Halloween’s favorite vegetable; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave.
& Bowery), 777-6088; Sat. at 10:30, $12 .
music, it’s no wonder this musical play (Who Killed Hector Lavoe?) pays
tribute to the singer known as "El Cantante" (aka Hector Lavoe); 47th
St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri.
& Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $35-$45 [through
11/28].
1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B’way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Fri.
& Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30, $30-$80.
man’s obsession with jazz & how passion affects his family life, now
feat. Michael O’Keefe & Andrew McCarthy; Golden Theater, 252 W. 45th
St. (betw. B’way & 7th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8,
mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$60 [through 10/31].
course when whale bumps anchor–"Titanic meets Gilligan’s Island"?
at Sardi, 234 W. 44th St. (betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 221-8444; Sun.
at 6, $15.
Comical musical explores historical events such as Woodstock, Vietnam War &
landing on the moon. Live rock ’n’ roll band accompaniment performs
music by Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan & the like; Douglas Fairbanks
Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat.
& Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $19.69-$49.50.
performed in two parts; The Salon, 49 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 539-3670;
Weds. & Fri. at 8 (part 1), Thurs. & Sat. at 8 (part 2), Sun. at 3 (part
1) & at 7 (part 2), $12.
of vaudeville, physical comedy, performance art; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta
Ln. (6th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat.
Sun. at 3, $15-$45.
Greenwald Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.
at 3 & 8:30, Thurs. & Fri. at 8:30, Sat. at 5 & 8:30, Sun. at 2
& 5:30, $32.50.
story of a woman on a journey of self-discovery in countryside pub; Walter Kerr
Theater, 218 W. 48th St. (betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat.
& Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60 [through 11/28].
1000 years–Middle East crisis to Jerry Springer Show; Chicago City Limits
Theater, 1105 1st Ave. (61st St.), 888-LAFF; Weds. & Thurs. & Mon. at
8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $20, Mon. are free [through 12/99].
St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun.
at 1 & 6:30, $22.50-$80.
of Kander & Ebb’s classic; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. B’way
& 7th Ave.), 239-6200, Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun.
at 2, $45-$90.
(50th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. &
Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75.
Sandy Duncan; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B’way & 8th
Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun.
at 2, $20-$75.
St. Theater, 181 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 674-3838;
Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 7, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $36.50-$39.
town that tries to outlaw dancing; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St.
(betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., mats. Weds. & Sat.
at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B’way & 8th
Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2,
Sun. at 3, $65-$80.
musical inspired by Plato’s Symposium; Jane Street Theater at the
Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 239-6200 or www.hedwig.com;
Weds. & Mon. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $19.99-$49.50.
NOW CHANGE!
Heterosexuals;" Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 239-6200;
Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30,
$49.50-$52.50.
Bricusse; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200;
Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
(betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats.
Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$75.
St. (B’way), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. &
Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 1, $25-$85.
(53rd St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat.
at 2, $20-$80.
Theater, 1553 B’way (46th St.), 695-3401; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8,
Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35.
(betw. B’way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at
8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.
214 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues.
at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $31-$81.
Theater, 208 w. 41st St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat.,
Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$80.
KNOW
the Ibis Theater, 321 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 799-4599; Weds.-Sat.
& Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. at 2:30, $50-$55.
Leiber & Stoller, Rick Springfield joins the cast from 10/19-10/31; Virginia
Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (B’way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8,
mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $30-$75 [through 1/16].
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.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat.
at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $65-$75.
