THEATER In Previews AVOW Controversial play addresses gay marriage & effects of passion; ...
AVOW
Controversial play addresses gay marriage & effects of passion; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $47.50 [opens 7/27].
HIGH INFIDELITY
Politics vs. marriage, what will it be for this U.S. Senator?; Promenade Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:30, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$60 [opens 8/3, through 9/24].
jerusalem syndrome
Marc Maron takes a satirical look at our searches for spiritual salvation & the decidedly non-spiritual places the search sometimes takes us; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $25-$30 [opens 7/27, through 8/26].
MACBETH
All-female rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Sat-Mon. at 8, $15 [opens 7/31, through 8/20].
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
Roundabout Theater Co.'s revival about a writer who disrupts the lives of a Midwestern family; American Airlines Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-719-1300; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [opens 7/27, through 8/5].
SPINNING INTO BUTTER
Small NE college is forced to deal with issues of racism when series of racist notes are addressed to an African-American student, part of Lincoln Center Festival 2000; Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds. at 6:45, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $50 [opens 7/26].
Just Opened
AMERICAN NOCTURNE
Bryan Williams' debut musical addresses passion, morals & politics; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $17.50 [through 8/5].
BOP + BRECHT = BAAL!
American take on a classic presented by youngsters from The Bat Theater Co.; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407 Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $15 [through 9/2].
THE CRUMPLE ZONE
Jason Moore, associate director of Les Miserables, directs new comedy involving "five very different men as they confront questions of love, infidelity, & friendship over one frantic holiday weekend" at The Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35 [through 8/27].
THE DANCE ON WIDOWS' ROW
Playwright of Home & The First Breeze of Summer, Samm-Art Williams, feat. new production at Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 7/30].
DANCING WITH MY DEMONS
Ruth Otero's solo comic tale about conquering fear, which had an extended run at Blue Heron Arts Center last Fall, plays monthly at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-539-3531; Weds. at 7, $12 [through 10/18].
DEATH IN ENGLAND
Playwright Sam Bobbick's latest farce about the English; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129 Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/30].
EH JOE
Adaptation of Samuel Beckett's teleplay debuted by new theater co., Negative Antelope at Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-777-6088; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, $15 [through 8/13].
ELECTRA
Remember the phrase don't get mad, get even? This adaptation's all about it, but in 60 minutes; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Tues. at 7, $12 [through 8/5].
FIRST DATE
Exploration of dating circa 1952 to present day first date = sex scenario; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6700; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 7/30].
THE FLAME KEEPER
Play looks at how one Jewish doctor deals with German shopkeeper after WWII; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.
FOUR DOGS & A BONE
John Patrick Shanley, author of Moonstruck brings new show business farce to the The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-613-6046; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, Thurs. at 6, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 7/30].
HANDS AFIRE
Staceyann Chin's spoken word rant on politics; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-358-3961; Thurs. & Fri., call for times, $20 [through 8/4].
HAROLD & the NUDIST
Cliché tale about struggling writer who shares one bedroom apartment in NYC; Vortex Theater Co., 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1764; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/20].
HOT! CELEBRATION OF QUEER CULTURE
Queer artists perform original works at Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546 for schedule; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, $7-$12, [through 7/31].
ICE FACTORY 2000
New plays by women directors from around the world. This week, "Speak Low" inspired by the letters of Kurt Weil & Lotte Lenya, part of NY's Weil Centennial Celebration; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $12 [through 8/19].
THE ILIAD: BOOK ONE
In rep. with Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors at Hemmerdinger Hall, 100 E. Washington Sq. Pl. (Waverly Pl.), 212-307-4100; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20-$35 [through 8/6].
THE INFINITY SIX VERSUS HALF A DOZEN OF THE OTHER
Brooklyn-based co., Piper McKenzie Productions pres. surreal comedy with an ever changing cast incl. tv cop, Richie Conditioner & his partner Aloysius Shampoo; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 7/30].
JESUS HOPPED the 'A' TRAIN
Yeah boyz! Philip Seymore Hoffman (We'd All Be Kings) directs two-act drama involving a couple of Rikers Island convicts, benefit performance on Fri.; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $45 benefit tkts. [through 8/12].
JOE FEARLESS
One man's basketball obsession jeopardizes his life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35, $25 st./s.c. [through 8/27].
THE LONG SLOW DEATH OF LILA REMY
Village Voice columnist Toni Schlesinger's look at 1950s, unrequited love & death; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 8/6].
MAN IN THE FLYING LAWN CHAIR
Production based on true life story of Larry Walters, a daredevil who launched himself into air while sitting in a lawn chair; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 8/12].
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Shakespeare presented outdoors, free, as part of Expanded Arts' sixth annual "Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)" series; Municipal Parking Lot, Broome St. (Ludlow St.), 212-253-1813; Weds.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/5].
MINOTAUR (OR THE KING'S BULL)
Urban Youth Theater's hiphop musical drama at Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $5 kids [through 7/29].
NEIL SIMON'S HOTEL SUITE
Look at why couples become couples, presented through three of Simon's one-act "Suite" plays: "Plaza Suite," "California Suite" & "London Suite"; Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 212-777-4900; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat., Sun. at 2:30, $55 [through 9/10].
NUNSENSE
John Fisher directs musical comedy at the Producers Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-922-0031; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $18 [through 7/30].
PREY FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL
Leenya Rideout (The Sopranos) stars in all-female rock musical about one's passion for music & the desire to get her band signed, first musical performed at CBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-337-8023; Sun. at 5, Mon. at 7, $10 [through 8/14].
PRICE'S RIGHT
Satire pokes fun of society, couch potatoes & "the good guy"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St., 2nd fl. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/30].
REDFEST 2000
One Arm Red pres. series of one-acts & readings by Douglas Mitchell; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 7/29].
SANTOS & SANTOS
A Mexican-American family-run Texas law firm is thrown into chaos when youngest brother discovers firm's money is dirty; Studio Theater, 416 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-971-1074; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 8/5].
SAVAGE IN LIMBO
John Patrick Shanley's play about love & lust in NYC; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 8/6].
THE SECOND MAN
Revel in the drama of four New Yorkers; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-560-7284; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12 [through 7/30].
SURFACE TRANSIT
Sarah Jones' solo portrays eight characters incl. non-stop rhyming hiphop head, Jewish grandmother & a homegirl; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $25, $15 st. [through 8/26].
SUMMER CAMP 6
Annual festival of works by new artists, playwrights, directors, technicians & designers; this week, Peter Morris's dark romantic comedy "Marge"; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Thurs.-Sat at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 3, $8 [through 8/13].
TABLETOP
An ad person's wet dream; Bessie Schonberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $25, $20 st./s.c. [through 8/5].
VENUS & ADONIS
Reworking of Shakespearean classic with puppets, set in parks throughout four boroughs; Fort Green Park, Bklyn., 212-387-2051 for info; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:30, free [through 8/13].
WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS DAN!
Reworking of Shakespeare presented by Dan at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 917-270-6131; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 11:30, $12 [through 8/27].
Continuing
AIDA
Triangular love story with music by Elton John & lyrics by Tim Rice; Palace Theater, 1554 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4747; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$80.
the countess
Drama based on scandal that rocked Victorian England re-opens at Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $40-$55.
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.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $40-$45.
DIRTY BLONDE
Claudia Shear's production about "a gal, a guy & Mae West," starring herself, Kevin Chamberlin & Bob Stillman moves to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$60.
THE DONKEY SHOW
"A Midsummer Night's disco" at El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-307-4100 or www.thedonkeyshow.com; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $35-$37.50.
EAT THE RUNT
Off-Broadway comedy lets audience members decide which actors play what roles; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-760-5940; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $35 [through 8/13].
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Twenty fifth anniversary of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem; The American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$49.
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.), 212-239-6200; 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.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7:30, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, $49.50-$55.
IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FIRST LADY SINGS
Capitol Steps' musical review that's sure to bring down Bill, Hillary, Rudy, George & everyone else involved with politics?just in time for elections; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Thurs. & Sat. at 2:30, $45, $22.50 adv. [through 9/2].
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
One of the longest running musical returns to NYC; Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 43rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81.
JITNEY
August Moon's look at African American experiences during 20th-century; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $51 [through 9/3].
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Documented interviews regarding the Matthew Shepard murder of 98, performed by the Tectonic Theater Project; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat & Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 3, $20-$55.
LATE NIGHT 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. & Sat. at 9:30, $12.50, $8 st./s.c.
MICHIGAN IMPOSSIBLE
Robert Christophe takes on many roles during his search for racial identity; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. $35 [through 9/22].
the MUSIC MAN
Meredith Wilson's adaptation of 1950 Broadway musical with 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, $20-$85.
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.), 212-463-0060; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $35-$65.
OFF THE METER
A cabbie & investment banker's attempt to become their own boss; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35.
OUR SINATRA
Celebration of Hoboken's favorite ole blue eyes; Blue Angel Theater, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Weds. & Sat. 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.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $49.50.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Musical inspired by Robert Stigwood's 1977 film; Minskoff Theater, 1515 B'way (45th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$80. [through 12/00]
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., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80.
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.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65-$67.50.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Eve Ensler's documentation of life as seen through "the muff," based on real-life interviews?new actresses every two weeks; 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.
WHEN THEY SPEAK OF RITA
Consequences of a domesticated house wife's decision; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
Long Runs
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
Annie returns to the Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Palace Theater, 1564 B'way (47th St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25.-$80.
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, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$90.
CATS
Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri. Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$75 [through 9/10].
CHICAGO
Concert version of 1975 musical starring Vicki Lewis, Charlotte d'Amboise, Marcia Lewis, P.J. Benjamin & Brent Barrett; Schubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200 or www.chicagothemusical.com; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75.
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, $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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
FOSSE
Musical celebration of choreographer's oeuvre; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$80.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Musical by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse starring everyone's favorite blonde rock god, Sebastian Bach; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$80.
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-$80.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$90.
MISS SAIGON
Written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables now in its 9th year; B'way Theater, 1681 B'way (53rd St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$80 [through 12/31].
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; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $20-$80.
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.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2, $67.50-$80.