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| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:52

    AIDA

    Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 307-4747; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $25-$80 [opens 3/23].

     

    AMERICAN BUFFALO

    Sketchy crooks plan to burglarize a coin collection; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $45 [opens 3/16, through 4/23].

     

    BIRDSEED BUNDLES

    Not your ideal wedding situation?gay man, ex-fiancee & a burning dress; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 924-0077; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [opens 3/14, through 4/2].

     

    CONTACT

    Dance/theater piece returns to Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80 [opens 3/30].

     

    DRESSING ROOM

    Behind-the-scenes of an off-Broadway musical; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 691-1555; Tues. at 8, $30 [opens 4/11].

     

    AN EMPTY PLATE IN THE CAFÉ DU GRAND BOEUF

    Chef is tempted with 7-course meal during his suicidal hunger strike; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $40 [opens 3/8, through 3/25].

     

    HOUSE ARREST

    Premiere of Anna D. Smith's production, part of NY Shakespeare Festival at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 3/27, through 4/8].

     

    THE MOMENT WHEN

    The destiny of three New Yorkers; Playwrights Horizons at the Wilder Theater, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $37.50 [opens 3/12, through 3/26].

     

    THE MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

    Daniel Sullivan directs Eugene O'Neill's production about an alcoholic; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$70 [opens 3/19].

     

    ZONA, THE GHOST OF GREENBRIER

    Abingdon Theater Company's adaptation of 19th-century murder case; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $15-$30 [opens 3/19, through 4/16].

     

    WASTE

    Harley G. Barker's controversial play revisited by the Theater for a New Audience; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; call for times, $45, $10/under 25 [opens 3/12].

     

    WHAT YOU GET & WHAT YOU EXPECT

    Two architects compete to design the first monument to be placed on the moon; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 460-5475; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45, $28 s.c., $12 st. [opens 3/20].

     

    Just Opened

    AGAMEMNON VS. LIBERACE

    Classical tragedy about a cursed king's destiny & fate; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/25].

     

    THE ALCHEMIST

    Ben Johnson's English comedy starring The Simpson's Dan Castellaneta; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, Tues. at 8, $30-$35 [through 3/12].

     

    THE ALTRUISTS

    What happens when murder strikes East Village do-gooders; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 353-0303; Weds.-Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, $40 [through 4/8].

     

    ANDREW REACHES THE OTHER SIDE

    Coming-of-age story; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 978-7669; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, Mon. at 9, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 3/26].

     

    ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES

    Twelve different woman & their true stories about adhering to society's preconceived beauty standards?photography, dance, song & spoken word; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 465-3410; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $10 [through 3/11].

     

    ARMCHAIR AMERICA: THE RECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

    Tom Bondi & Mark Holt's PBS-style farce; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c. [through 3/25].

     

    BAD BOY NIETZCHE

    Richard Foreman's 47th production centers on the Nietzche & a dray horse who's beaten; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 533-4650; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/30].

     

    THE BALLADEER

    High School crushes & the catastrophic paradox of freshmen love; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 777-6088; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30 $12 [through 4/15].

     

    THE BIG BANG

    Jed Feuer & Boyd Graham star in the two-man musical they wrote; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.

     

    CAESAR 2000

    Creative Artists Laboratory's rendition of Shakespeare's classic; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th Fl. (7th Ave.), 330-8879; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/1].

     

    CARNIVAL KNOWLEDGE

    Rob Faust & Faustwork's Fred Astaire-inspired/tribute autobiography For True; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [through 3/26].

     

    CELTIC TIGER (ME ARSE)

    Irish comedy just in time for St. Patrick's Day; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 581-4125; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $25-$30 [through 3/19].

     

    CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES

    Eleven productions of Anton Chekhov incl. The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Proposal & On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 586-7829; call for times, $15-$20.

     

    CIRCLE-O-WIGWAM

    Jamie Sneider's solo debut about being a cowgirl & dancin' at the Last Chance Bar, where they have both kinds of music?country & western; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 473-5288; Fri. & Sun. at 7:30, Sat. at 10:30, $12 [through 4/2].

     

    DAMAGED GOODS

    Marian Fontana & Jason Kordelos' one-acts address gender, sexuality & teenage angst; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 929-2228; Sun.-Tues. at 8, $12 [through 3/14].

     

    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    Comedy involving politics, punk rockers & an eviction notice; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/26].

     

    EDWARD II

    Shakespeare's classic produced by the Jean Cocteau Repertory; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $30, $24 s.c. & $15 st. [through 4/20].

     

    ENOUGH ABOUT ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY

    Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman reveals secrets during her off-Broadway musical debut at Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Fri. & Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.

     

    EXHIBIT #9

    Exploration of "the perfect black family;" West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 726-3588; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/18].

     

    FERRIS WHEEL

    What happens when four trailer trash cousins convene for a day at the amusement park; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 3/26].

    FURIOUS

    Playwright's life turns chaotic when his "closet of skeletons" is revealed?post-show discussion on Thurs. & Mon.; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 726-8891; call for times, $12 [through 3/24].

     

    A GIRL JOAN

    Erica Stuart's solo take on Joan of Arc; Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 268-4829; Tues. at 8, $5 [through 3/22].

     

    GODSPELL

    Third Eye Repertory's adaptation addresses issues of the 21st-century; 22 W. 34th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 501-2420; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 3/13].

     

    I WILL BEAR WITNESS: A DIARY OF THE NAZI YEARS

    Adaptation performed by George Bartenieff, presented in two parts: 1933-1941 (Fri.) & 1942-1945 (Sat.); The Theater at HB Playwrights Foundation, 124 Bank St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 989-7856; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, call for price [through 3/11].

     

    IMAGINING SHADOWS

    A look at death through the eyes of a nine-year old Southern girl; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 620-0113; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 3/11].

     

    IMPERFECT LOVE

    Romantic spoof at NY Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (W. B'way), 969-0166; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 4/16].

     

    INCORPORATED: A CINDERELLA STORY

    Fairy tale gone awry?Cinderella in corporate America; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 3/12].

     

    IRISH STRAWBERRIES

    Lives change forever when family secrets are revealed; Theater Three, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12 [through 3/12].

     

    ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION

    80s romantic comedy; Parker Productions, 501 Lexington Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 726-8923; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $12, $10 adv. [through 3/18].

     

    JAVA JIVE

    Coffee, joe, java, mud?the role the caffeinated bean plays in our daily lives; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 358-5836; Thurs. & Fri. at 7, $12 [through 3/24].

     

    JOYFUL NOISE

    "True story that nearly prevented the first London production of Handel's Messiah;" Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $44-$50 [through 3/24].

     

    KING WITHOUT A CASTLE

    Man is torn between his mother & his wife?production in Spanish on Sat. & Sun.; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 354-1293; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 4/23].

     

    LAODAMIA: QUEEN OF EPIRUS

    Adaptation of Catherine Bernard's 1689 play about a queen who must chose a king, coincidentally the one she admires, her sister loves; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 3/26].

     

    LESBIAN AFFAIRS

    "A live soap opera of love, lust & longing;" W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 673-6026 or 777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $10-$12 [through 4/11].

     

    LOOK, MA, I'M DANCIN' !

    Story of an unsuccessful traveling ballet company; 14th St. Y Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (1st Ave.), 362-5620; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 3/19].

     

    LOVE IN A THIRSTY LAND

    Love story involving young Jewish immigrant who's on trial for murder; Jewish Repertory Theatre Playhouse, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 831-2000; Weds. at 2 & 8, Thurs., Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $35-$40 [through 3/12].

     

    LOVE & PUGILISM

    One-act detour into one's alcohol-drenched, love-sapped subconscious; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 595-1536; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/25].

     

    MARAT/SADE

    Playwright Fred Newman's controversial play set in an insane asylum during the early 1800s; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25 [through 3/26].

     

    THE MIND KING

    Richard Foreman's production performed by Ian W. Hill as he battles an angel; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Weds. at 8, $10 [through 3/8].

     

    MONK

    Rome Neal's solo performance honors the great jazz musician Thelonious Monk; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/26].

     

    THE MONK

    The streets of NYC & a forceful mom make 19-year old Christopher head to the monastery; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Thurs. at 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 3/26].

     

    MONSTER

    Rural family is confronted by unexpected visitor during the night; Martin R. Kaufman Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [through 4/16].

     

    the MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY IN A GIRL'S LIFE

    Comical look at planning "the big day;" The Independent Theater, 52 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 591-1860; Tues. at 8, $12 [through 3/18].

     

    1953

    Craig Raine's modern day rendition of Racine's play about love & war; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 877-568-0359; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $14 [through 3/19].

     

    NO MINIMUM

    Seedy lounge acts & cabaret via Holiday Inn-style; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Fri. at 8, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 4/21].

     

    PANACHE

    Lisa Pelikan stars as a social bumble bee who changes the life of Eric Pierpoint, a bitter artist; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35.

     

    THE PEONY PAVILION

    15th-century Chinese Kun Opera theater feat. puppets, actors, music & dance; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 3/12].

     

    PIG

    Seattle-based playwright Ron Owens' comedy about temptation; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th Fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 929-2228; call for times, $12 [through 3/11].

     

    PLEASE EVERYTHING BURST

    Mike Albo's narrative rant about how manipulative & demanding life is; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 477-5288; Thurs. & Sat. at 7:30, Fri. at 10:30, $15 [through 4/1].

     

    THE RED BALLOON

    Glasgow-based troupe, Visible Fictions Theater Co. recreates the movie, The Red Balloon; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sun., call for times, $10-$20 [through 3/12].

     

    ROOM

    Mime-like (aka wordless) play illustrates that all roads lead to Kafka; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3:30 & 8, $15-$20 [through 3/19].

     

    SATAN ARE YOU OUT THERE?

    Jane, proud owner of an s&m-themed clothing store places personal ad in NYC weekly reading Desperately Seeking Satan. When Satan realizes the bitter woman won't sleep with him, he curses her with the ability to hear other people's private thoughts; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Fri. & Sat. at 11, $10 [through 4/15].

     

    SATURDAY NIGHT

    Stephen Sondeim's musical adaptation from Julius J. Epstein's book about young Brooklyn man who seeks fame & fortune; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 787-8302; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Weds. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $11-$61 [through 3/26].

    THE SEAGULL

    American Globe Theater's rendition of Chekhov's tragic love comedy; 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-9809; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st. [through 4/2].

     

    SOUTH OF NO NORTH: STORIES OF THE BURRIED LIFE

    Adaptation of Charles Bukowski's collection of short stories; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 465-0575; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 3/26].

     

    SPLENDORA

    Texan man returns to the town he was banned from, dressed as a women, based on Edward Swift's novel; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35.

     

    STRANGE LIGHT

    A peak into the lives of two lesbian lovers who both enjoy watching Liberty basketball; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 4/1].

     

    SUEÑO

    Adaptation of Pedro Calderwo lesbian lovers wLife is a Dream; 28th Street Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.),727-7765; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Thurs. at 1, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 3/19].

     

    SURE OF THIS ONE

    One-man's tour de farce of multiple personalities & adventures from Ireland to who knows where; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 604-4195; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $28 [through 4/8].

     

    TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE

    Musical based on the life & work of John Latouche feat. the music of Duke Ellington, Vernon Duke & others; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$45 [through 3/26].

     

    THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE

    Woman's life turns to chaos when a familiar visitor appears; Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II, City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50 [through 4/16].

     

    THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO

    Revival of Arthur Laurent's 1953 play about romance in Venice; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [through 5/7].

     

    TRIPTYCH

    Eliza Beckwith directs comic farce between two male gay lovers at the Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 229-7500; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $12 [through 3/18].

     

    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.), 239-6200; call for times, $65.

     

    Continuing

    ANCESTRAL VOICES

    The lives of a Buffalo family are in an uproar when grandma divorces grandpa to be with his best friend?performed with a new cast as a reading; Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 239-6200; Sun. at 7:30, Mon. at 8, $45 [through 5/8].

     

    THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS

    Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 307-4100 or www.bomb-itty.com; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35.

     

    the countess

    Drama based on true story, scandal that rocked Victorian England; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 594-2826; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $55, $40 st./s.c.

     

    DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR

    Barry Humphires' dolls himself up to portray a housewife, British royalty advisor & whatever else he dreams up; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65.

     

    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.), 239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $40-$45.

     

    THE DONKEY SHOW

    "A Midsummer Night's disco" at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 307-4100 or 971-1016 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $25.

     

    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.), 239-6200; Weds. & Sun. at 3 & 8, Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $45.

     

    I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!

    Musical revue looks at "Hopeful Heterosexuals;" Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (9th Ave.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.

     

    JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD

    Musical based on Joyce's short opens on Broadway at the Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$75.

     

    LATE NIGHT CATECHISM

    Interactive comedy written by Vicki 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.

     

    LINE

    Play by Israel Horovitz now in its 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.

     

    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.), 463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $45-$65.

     

    OUR SINATRA

    Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mat. Weds. 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.), 239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $47.50.

     

    THE PRICE

    Arthur Miller's play about brothers reuniting to sort through deceased father's belongings; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 353-0303; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$65 [through 3/5].

     

    SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

    Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80.

     

    SUMMER '69

    Production reopens at new theater. 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.

     

    SWING

    Musical & dance celebration feat. vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.

     

    WAITING IN THE WINGS

    Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $25-$70.

     

    Long Runs

    ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

    Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$75.

     

    BEAUTY & THE BEAST

    Palace Theater, 1564 B'way (47th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 1 & 6:30, $22.50-$80.

     

    CABARET

    The Roundabout Theater's production 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.

     

    CATS

    Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75.

     

    CHICAGO

    Concert version of 1975 musical starring 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.

     

    THE FANTASTICKS

    Longest-running musical; Sullivan 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.

     

    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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.

     

    FOSSE

    Musical celebration of choreographer's 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.

     

    HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH

    A rock 'n' roll glam-punk 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. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $20-$49.50.

     

    JEKYLL & HYDE

    Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite General Hospital actor Jack Wagner; 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.

     

    LES MISERABLES

    Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.

     

    THE LION KING

    New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$85.

     

    MISS SAIGON

    B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.

     

    PERFECT CRIME

    Long-running murder mystery; Duffy 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.

     

    PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

    Majestic Theater, 247 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 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.), 307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$80.

     

    SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW

    Airline humor & travel gags at 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.

     

    SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

    Broadway musical based on songs of 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. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80 [through 1/16].

     

    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.), 239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $65-$75.