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ARRAH-NA-POGUE (ARRAH OF THE KISS)
Irish romantic comedy set during Irish Rebellion of 1798; The Studio, 145 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 279-4200; Thurs., Tues. & Mon. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 1/14, through 2/6].
Just Opened
ANOTHER AMERICAN: ASKING & TELLING
The New Group & David Marshall Grant explores military's issues with gays & lesbians; Playhouse at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35 [through 1/30].
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adaptation of Charles Dickens' story; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Fri. & Sat. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10, $7 child. [through 1/22].
DARIO D'AMBROSI'S PATHOLOGICAL THEATER FESTIVAL
Dario D'Ambrosi's retrospective celebrates 20 years at La MaMa with performances of "All Are Not Here," "The Prince of Madness" & "Frustration;" La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Weds. at 8, Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 1/16].
the DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Lawrence Axmith directs dramatization based on Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl; NY Youth Theater at Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave., 7th Fl. (64th St.), 888-0696; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/6].
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear stars in production she wrote about "a gal, a guy & Mae West;" 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. [through 2/6].
ELSA EDGAR
New York debut of Bob Kingdom's public relations story about a known "big mouth" & an FBI director; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds. & Thurs. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $35 [through 1/16].
FRANKENSTEIN IN LOVE
Clive Barker's play about order & chaos performed by his theater co., Gemini Collision Works; Nada, 167 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 420-1466; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $12 [through 1/30].
THE GREASY RIDGE LOOK
Southern-inspired redneck humor pokes fun of a woman's failing beauty school & attempt to promote her White Trash Women of Abuse makeup line; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 255-5438; Thurs. at 7:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 1/27].
HANDSHAKE
Hospital drama set in Florida; Miranda Theater, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 1/30].
THE HEAD HUNTER
Mark Borkowski's comic story of two cousins, one a mafia hitman, the other a struggling playwright; The Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave., rm. 500 (46th St.), 340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 1/30].
HEAVEN
Self-destructing habits shatter a choreographer's dream of producing & performing the perfect dance; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 677-2770; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 1/15].
I DIDN'T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON!
Infamous drag queen Jack Beat in her one-(cough cough) woman show; Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 462-9077 or www.jackiebeat.com; Sun. at 10, $10 [through 2/13].
JESUS IN OUTER SPACE
Musical folk tale incl. hits like "My Lord Took a Rocket Ship" & "Don't Listen to the Devil;" Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 1/23].
THE LIBERTINE
British take on Marquis de Sade combined with murder & rape; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St., Su. 305 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), rsvp 726-8624; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 8, $15 [through 1/30].
LOBSTER ALICE
What happens when an uninspired artist meets Salvador Deli; 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 [through 1/23].
LYLICE
Jennifer Nail's one-woman show feat. original songs & monologues about past teachers; Creative Artists Laboratory, 203 W. 38th St., 5th Fl. (7th Ave.), 316-0400 or www.surfvariey.com; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $10 [through 1/15].
MEET GEORGE ORWELL
Mark Weston's solo plight adapted from Orwell's novels, essays & letters; Sargent Theater, 314 E. 54th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 595-1733; call for times, $20-$25 [opens 1/18, through 2/27].
MEN IN & OUT OF CLOTHES
Four one-acts with drag queens & you guessed it, nudity; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 532-8887; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 10, $15 [through 1/22].
MISHKIN'S PARADISE
Fred Feldman's new production about a Jewish immigrant struggling to obtain "the American dream;" St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 246-7277 ext.32; Sat. at 2, Mon. at 8, $12, $6 st. or free with canned food [through 1/29].
A MIXED NUT IN NEW YORK
Choreographer Phil A. Black's solo comedy. Jan. 16 performance benefits the Parkinson's Disease Foundation & The Children's Health Fund; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 288-9088; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 1/16].
NOONIE'S MASTERPIECE IN PURPLE
Pre-teen Noonie revamps her family's portrait in art class & not everyone is pleased; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Tues. & Mon. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $8, $5 child. [through 2/20].
O'NEILL
Ghosts haunt man's life as he attempts to write autobiographical Long Day's Journey Into Night; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 332-0027; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 1/30].
AN ORDINARY MIRACLE
Adult version of Beauty & the Beast but with a bear posing as a man who can't kiss the princess; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $12 [through 1/30].
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.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, PRINCESS IDA
Music theater, Frank Gorshin impersonates King Gama & a battle of the sexes; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 864-5400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $31-$46.
POWER STROKES
Life of a movie mogul is in uproar after hiring a male prostitute; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15-$20 [through 1/23].
QUIEN MATO A HECTOR LAVOE?
Considering the popularity of Latin music, it's no wonder this musical play (Who Killed Hector Lavoe?) pays tribute to the singer known as "El Cantante" (a.k.a Hector Lavoe); 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $35-$50.
SCOTT & ZELDA
Musical about a blustery marriage; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3:30, $17.50 [through 1/29].
THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
World premiere of Jonathan Polgar's comedy of separated lovers, both of whom Truffaldino serves without the aforementioned knowledge nor the fact that one of the masters is a female; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 2/24].
SEX
Revival of Mae West's controversial 1926 play with music by the Sex Mob; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 429-8122; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun, at 3, $12 [through 1/16].
SICILIANO
The National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped extends production focusing on the loss of actor's right leg due to a drunken driver; NTWH, 354 Broome St. (Elizabeth St.), 941-9511; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 1/29].
SPERMEGGA
One woman performance by The Cosby Show's Clarice Taylor; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 353-1176; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25.
STILL ON THE CORNER
Musical explores Manhattan's upper west side & the homeless sharing their streets; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 941-1234; call for times, $30 [through 1/16].
SWIMMING NAKED
We can only imagine; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 769-8155; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 1/15].
TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON
Adaptation of Vern Snider's novel directed by Ron Nakahara; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. at 11:30, Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45, $30 st./s.c. [opens 1/19, through 2/13].
THE VOYSEY INHERITANCE
Oz's George Morforgen stars in Harley Granville-Baker's 1905 production; The Mint Theater, Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-0231; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 2/13].
VULTURE
Play that divulges the gossip life of Hush-Hush, starring Mr. Werth, Terri Mowrey, Adrian Bewley & Mary Birdsong; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 724-0048 or 777-6088; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 1/29].
WHAT TO DO ABOUT NOTHING
Retelling of Shakespeare's Much To Do About Nothing; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 2/6].
WHY WE DON'T BOMB THE AMISH
Casey Fraser's solo stand-up/storytelling with live music by Mark Wade & Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 420-8877 or 777-6088; call for times, $15 [through 2/13].
WORLD OF THE WORLD
Taken from Howard Koch's classic radio play; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, $20 [through 1/20].
Continuing
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. Weds. performance feat. guest painter Ramiro; 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, $45, $35 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.
the ELEPHANT MAN
Musical traces life of one man's journey from side-show freak to Broadway star; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 875-7785; Mon. at 9, $7 & 2 drink min.
THE EXACT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
Small Southern town is put in an 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, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
EXTREME GIRL
Barbara Blackburn takes on multiple personalities to convey messages about beauty, love & society's expectations of women, with most monologues transcribing the "good girl gone bad" scenario?dominatrix, sex toys, etc.; Currican Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/27].
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.
THE IDIOT
Russian director Anatole Fourmantchouk revamps Dostoyevsky's classic; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45.
INAPPROPRIATE
A look inside the minds & hearts of teenager's, adapted from stories written by DeSisto school graduates; Theater Row Theater, 424 W. 42nd St. (betw 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$40 [through 1/30].
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, $25-$75 [through 2/20].
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.
NOW HEAR THIS
Kathy Buckley's tales about 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.
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 PASSION OF FRIDA KAHLO
Actress Priscilla Lopez plays celebrated Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, play formerly known as Goodbye My Friduchita; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $45.
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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$65.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. 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.
UNCLE JACK
Play based on Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, set in rural hills of West Virginia; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 604-4195; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$35.
WAITING IN THE WINGS
Noel Coward's production about a retirement home for women actresses; Walter Kerr Theater, 219 W. 48th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. 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., & Mon. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $19.99-$49.50.
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. at 8, Sat. at 2:30 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, $49.50-$52.50.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie 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.
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.
RAGTIME
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 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.
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.
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
Production about the French Revolution; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 307-4100; Weds. at 2 & 8, Thurs. at 2, Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
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.