THEATER In Previews COMPANIA Una absurda comedia que cuestiona la naturaleza ...
COMPANIA
Una absurda comedia que cuestiona la naturaleza de las relaciones humanas; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-529-1948; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $12, $10 st./s.c. [opens 5/27, through 6/10].
THE CREDEAUX CANVAS
Trio of youths take on Lower East Side & 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 [opens 6/5].
THE DOG PROBLEM
Dark comedy about a man, his dog & the mob, set on the 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 [opens 6/6].
EAT THE RUNT
Series of interviews at a 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; call for times, $50 [opens 6/5].
EVERY DAY A VISITOR
Comedy by Richard Aborns about Jewish retirement home in Bronx that receives surprise visits by Bella Abzug, Alan Greenspan, Henry Kissinger, Mayor LaGuardia & more; 2162 B'way (76th St.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [opens 6/7].
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), 212-840-3074; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$35 [opens 5/30].
KING LEAR
Shakespeare goes Sopranos in this modernization & that's Sopranos w/a gun for an "r"; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; call for times, $15 [opens 5/25, through 6/9].
A NAUGHTY KNIGHT
Musical 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 [opens 6/3].
ORESTES
Euripides meets William Burroughs, Bret Easton Ellis, tabloid journalism & punk rock; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2, $15 [opens 5/27, through 6/17].
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Outdoor performance on four-mast ship called The Peking; South St. Seaport (Pier 17), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50 [opens 6/11].
THE VOICE OF THE SEA
Tale of a blind storyteller & his life on an island that supposedly disappeared; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-757-3318; Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [opens 5/24, through 6/3].
WORK=PAIN=SUCCESS
One-man commentary on the American work ethic & what it takes to be "successful" continues its always-in-previews run; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Weds. at 8, $12-$15 [through 5/30].
Just Opened
ANDROMACHE
Racine's play about love triangles; 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $10-$35 [through 6/17].
ANTIGRAVITY'S CRASH TEST DUMMIES
Gymnasts, acrobats & circus freaks battle it out in an extreme sport performance combining martial arts, dance & theater; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$25 [through 6/3].
BELLS ARE RINGING
Faith Prince stars in revival of musical about spunky telephone operator; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$85.
BLIND IN TIME
Multimedia memoir of one Linda Mussmann's life, w/comments on politics from early 60s to present; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $20 [through 6/10].
BLUR
Tale of teenager who discovers she's loosing her sight & her funny companions; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$40 [through 6/24].
A CLASS ACT
Profile of Ed Kleban, the 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.
CLOUD NINE
Class wars, orgasms & homophobia...this one's got it all; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-780-4813; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun at 3, $15 [through 6/10].
COMEDIANS
Story of working class lads in Manchester trying to make it in a stand-up world; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5:30, $15 [through 6/3].
DAN BREDEMANN: ONE MAN IN REP
Two one-acts?The Museum of Cures & Pictures of Me, Actually?An Evening of Stand-Up with Lewis Carroll; Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $20 [through 5/26].
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 6/2].
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
One-man show w/10 personalities; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; call for times & prices [through 6/2].
AN EVENING W/GILBERT & SULLIVAN
Musical review feat. songs from H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance & more; 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 212-288-3246; call for times, $19 [through 5/27].
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: LUNCH HOUR THEATRE
One-act series feat. actors like Ally Sheedy, Blair Brown & Rita Moreno. Play & cast changes 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 NOTES & A BLENDER
Larry Bell's new comedy of marital mixups; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-712-7003; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/2].
42ND ST.
Play about Broadway, maybe if you see it enough they will take down their giant-ass billboards; 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.
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].
THE GOOD THIEF
Brian d'Arcy stars in Conor McPherson's play about a petty criminal; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 5, $25-$35 [through 5/26].
GRAPEFRUIT
"A liaison between a man & his fruit, a fatal Hootie & The Blowfish concert & women who like it on top"; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-6909; Thurs. at 10:15, $12 [through 6/21].
HEALTHCARE & HOSPICES, WHERE ARE WE TODAY?
Important issues are addressed at Riant Theater (see, the Jury Process, Does it Really Work? listing below); 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/10].
HENRY IV
Parts 1 & 2 of his turbulent reign, performed in repertory at La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; call for times & schedule, $25 for both, $15 for one, $12 st. [through 6/3].
HISTORIC TIMES
Story set in L.A. portrays Dorothy Parker, Igor Stravinksy & more; 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat at 8, Sun. at 7, $15, $12 st. & s.c. [through 6/3].
HOUSE OF TRUTH
Look inside the bedrooms, bathrooms & dark alleys where women linger; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-712-6635; Mon. & Tues. at 8, call for price [through 5/29].
THE HOUSE MUST BE DISMANTLED
Two sisters reunited by death of their parents, w/performances in English & Spanish; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-354-1293; call for times, $25, $20 st./s.c. [through 5/27].
IN THE JUNGLE OF THE CITY
Brecht play about family who moves to Chicago & Chicago kicks their ass!; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 718-488-9233; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25, $15 st./s.c. [through 5/26].
THE INVENTION OF LOVE
A.E. Housman goes back in time to confront his younger self, played by Robert Sean Leonard, kind of like that Quantum Leap w/the wheat field; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$60 [through 5/27].
THE IT GIRL
Musical about roar of the 20s based on Clara Bow movie; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45-$50 [through 5/27].
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG
Abby Mann's story of Nazi war criminals on trial; Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$75 [through 6/9].
THE JURY PROCESS, DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Production addresses questions that arise from 12 Angry Men; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Sat. at 3, Sun. at 7, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 6/12].
LACKAWANNA BLUES
Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson's new play about group of would-be Beats living in 1950s upstate New York; Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 5/27].
LIPSTICK TRACES
Greil Marcus' secret history of the 20th century; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 800-965-4827; call for times, $30 [through 6/10].
LOOKING GLASS THEATER'S WRITER/DIRECTOR'S FORUM
Up & coming playwrights pres. new works-in-progress. This week, John Maddison Morton's "The Box & Cox" & William Henry Murray's "Diamond Cut Diamond"; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467, www.LookingGlassTheater.homestead.com; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $10 [through 7/1].
MACBETH
The Gorilla Repertory Theater Company's third annual production of Shakespeare in Ft. Tryon Park, beware of large cliffs & use S. entrance at Cabrini Blvd. (Ft. Washington Ave.), 212-330-8086 for info; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 6/3].
MADAME MELVILLE
Macaulay Culkin brings his new act across the pond; 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.
MAMALEH!
Musical about friendships betw. five Jewish women of different generations; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 888-972-5599; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 5, mats. Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Tues. at 2:30, $35-$40 [through 6/3].
MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE
Pseudoscientific lecture about time travel & memory loss; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 11, $12.50.
MINUTES LATER
Multimedia comedy takes advantage of some video clips; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-465-7461; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 5/28].
THE MISANTHROPE
New translation of Moliere's 1666 satire; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times, $15-$40 [through 5/27].
THE MISSING FACE
Mother & son return to Africa to look for father who abandoned them; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-279-4200; call for times & prices [through 5/27].
MNEMONIC
Fresh from a successful London run, play uncovers a parallel in two seemingly unconnected stories; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (58th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8; $55 [through 5/24].
A MOTHER. A BABY. A SECRET.
Can't give more away than that or there'd be no reason to travel to the Bronx; Live From the Edge Theater at the Point, 940 Garrison Ave., Bronx, 718-542-4139; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 5/26].
MY BOYS FRIGHTEN ME
Four scary serial plays by different authors, presented by Edgar Oliver, the man known as "the Poe of E. 10th St."; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 10, $15 [through 6/3].
NOCTURNE
Boy kills his sister accidentally & seeks solace in writing; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 2, $45 [through 6/17].
REPERTORIO ESPAñOL
Thirty third season of Latin American, Spanish & Hispanic-American theater, an expanding genre in New York. Both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; call for times, $20-$40 [through 6/13].
THE RIGHT WAY TO SUE
What a mother must do if she continuously loses her child; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Sat.-Mon. at 8:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/9].
SEE BOB RUN
Never Swim Alone playwright, Daniel Maclvor, pres. new production about a woman running from mother, best friend & rocker boyfriend; The Rattlestick Theater 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 6/3].
SELECTIVE MEMORY
Like how you "forgot" that night w/the overweight individual in Long Island?new production by Regina Corrado; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-252-3283; call for times, $10 [through 5/27].
SHEQUIDA'S OPERA FOR DUMMIES
Drag-opera-diva offers master class; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $20 [through 6/25].
SLAVES OF STARBUCKS
Thankfully, it isn't a profile of mucous-dripping coffee patrons. Peter Aterman takes on nearly 20 characters in a bizarre alternate universe where Aztec priests run Wall Street; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 6/10].
SPOOKY DOG & THE TEENAGE GANG MYSTERIES
Scooby Doo parody foreshadows impending Scooby resurgence?a live action movie is planned w/an animated dog a la Roger Rabbit; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-7686; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 5/26].
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
Black comedy about poor family from Oklahoma, or is it the other way round? Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $19 [through 5/26].
THIEF RIVER
Play about desire spans 50 years, during which two Midwestern men meet three times; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $47.50 [through 6/17].
TROILUS & CRESSIDA
American Studio Theater production; MAP, 127 Fulton (B'way), 212-462-3159; call for times, $12 [through 6/2].
TWO GIRLS FROM VERMONT
Play about two precocious teens adapted from Shakespeare's Two Gentleman of Verona; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-946-5537; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $12 [through 6/9].
V: THE LIFE OF HENRY PLANTAGENET
Story of Henry V from teen to husband via Shakespeare adaptation; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 5/26].
THE VOCAL LORDS
Based on true story of 50's Brooklyn teens in doo-wop band who may or may not have fathered Joe Fatone; Playhouse at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $24. $18 st./s.c.
WATCHER
What happens when a young lad becomes tempted by the (former) sultriness of Times Square; Cap 21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-581-8896; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $14 st. [through 6/17].
A WILDE PROJECT
The Importance of Being Earnest & Strange Bedfellows; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-539-6619; call for times, $12-$25 [through 8/4].
A WILL OF HIS OWN
Michael Feingold's translation of 1708 French comic romp; The Pearl, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $10-$35 [through 6/17].
Continuing
BAT BOY THE MUSICAL
The Weekly World News' second biggest headline (after that wicked-ass devil head, which is constantly referenced by Mummy Returns) transforms a small Southern community; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $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; Music Box Theater, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Fri. & Sun. at 3, $45-$70.
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; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8:15, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3:30, $49.50.
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.
FULLY COMMITTED
Becky Mode's humorous look at one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurants opens Off-Broadway starring Christopher Fitzgerald; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$45 [through 5/27].
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.
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 & 8, $35-$55.
OUR SINATRA
Celebration of this guy from Hoboken who could beat your ass w/a cane; Dillion's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $50-$80.
THE PRODUCERS
How hot is it? At Loews theaters, a Producers song has been incorporated into the pre-movie Muzak; 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 & Dubya look-alike Dick Cavett as the narrator; 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, the little guy); 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.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through women's genitalia, based on real-life interviews?starring Katherine Helmond, Joie Lee, Hayley Mills & Hayley Mills!; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $55.
Long Runs
AIDA
Triangular love story w/music by Elton "amyl nitrate" John, lyrics by Tim Rice & 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.
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
An East Village La Boheme; Nederlander Theater, 208 W. 41st St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $20-$80.
TONY & TINA'S WEDDING
Interactive musical theater now in its 12th year of production; St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), reception at Vinnie Black's Vegas Room, Hotel Edison, 221 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $75-$80.