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BLOOD ON THE DINING ROOM FLOOR

Adaptation of Gertrude Stein's story; Peter Norton Space, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 4/16, through 5/7].

 

cobb

Look at Hall of Famer, Ty Cobb, gala benefit performance on Mon., $100; Melting Pot Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-7400; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $25-$35 [opens 4/17, through 5/20].

 

the GREEN BIRD

Director of The Lion King, Julie Taymor's new cynical fable adapted from Italian tale by Carlo Gozzi; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$75 [opens 4/18].

 

HOTEL UNIVERSE

Philip Barry's story about a popular summer resort on the French Riviera; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 279-4200; Tues. at 8, $30 [opens 4/27, through 5/7].

 

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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $26-$81 [opens 4/16].

 

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.), 307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $20-$70 [opens 4/27].

 

ROSE

Story traces the life of a women who went from park benches & ghettos to city life; Lyceum Theater, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $30-$60 [opens 4/12].

 

UNCLE VANYA

Michael Mayer directs Anton Chekhov's story of unfulfilled dreams & lost love; Roundabout's 42 St. Theater, 227 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 719-1300; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50-$65 [opens 4/20].

 

Just Opened

AIDA

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

 

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 [through 4/23].

 

AMERICAN HIEROGLYPHICS

Comical look at the backwardness of the Bible belt?clash between "Lee surrendered but I never did" engraved belt-buckles & young goth kids; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $10 [through 4/16].

 

AS YOU LIKE IT

Rendition of Shakespeare's classic; Abingdon Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 460-1893; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $12 [through 4/15].

 

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].

 

BETWIXT

Intimate look at displaced people & their fate; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 279-4200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [through 4/16].

 

BJ: THE TRAIL OF A TRANSGENDER COUNTRY SINGING STAR

Southern fried solo performance by BJ?man who gets naked, gets sex change & sings at Grand Olde Opry; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 646-486-0567; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 4/23].

 

BLOOD TYPE: RAGU

Immigrant family struggles to maintain their roots when they move to America; Belmont Playhouse, 2385 Arthur Ave. (betw. Hughes & 187th Sts.), 718-364-4700; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 4/30].

 

BONES IN WHISPERS

Murder-mystery construed by 5-member ensemble; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 917-586-3135; Thurs. & Sun. at 8, $10, $7 st. [through 4/16].

 

BRACE YOURSELF

The press release claims it's a "Mad Magazine-type sendup of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie;" La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/30].

 

BRIDGES

Two one-acts, "Reach Out & Touch Someone," about the relationship between an elderly women & an prank caller & "You & The Night & The Music," about an accountant who lives as a crossdresser during the weekends; New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8:15, $12 [through 4/29].

 

CHEKHOV VAUDEVILLES

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

 

THE CHILDREN

The press release claims it's a "bizarre exciting new show...low-budget b-musical poperetta...just like Wit. Except with songs. And no chemo;" Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $12-$15 [through 4/29].

 

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.

 

COYOTE ON A FENCE

Play about prisoners on death row; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 755-0541; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/22].

 

DO JUMP!

Portland, Or. co., Extremely Physical Theater combines athletics, theater & live music accompaniment; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$25 [through 4/30].

 

DOWN THE DRAIN

Dark comedy about one woman's struggles; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/15].

 

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.

 

DRYCLEAN

"A drug addict's Pilgrim's Progress which ponders the question of redemption after addiction;" St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 777-6088; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $12 [through 4/15].

 

EDWARD II

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

 

FIRST LIGHT

Second annual "Festival of New Dramatic Works about Science & Technology" feat. Arthur Giron's Moving Bodies & Bob Clyman's The Secret Order; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 247-4982; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/29].

 

FIRST RUN

Series of readings by up & coming playwrights. This week, January by Janis Astor del Valle, Los Angeles by Julian Sheppard & Trust by Janet R. Ahearn; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; call for times, free [through 4/23].

 

HOW TO GO HOME AGAIN

Rebecca Schneider's story about the inevitable; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 4/19].

 

IMPERFECT LOVE

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

JAMES BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE

Play explores racial issues circa 1963; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 279-4200; Weds., Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25.

 

JOANNA

Adaptation from Cris Williamson's song about Jewish New Yorkers; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 254-1109; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 4/16].

 

JUDITH'S STORY

Retelling of the life of Shakespeare presented by the American Theatre of Actors at Sargent Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 581-3044; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/29].

 

juilliard drama division

Spring repertory season for students in the fourth & final year of actor training continues with Michael Sexton's rendition of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost; Drama Theater at Juilliard Theater, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 769-7406; Fri.-Mon. at 8, $15.

 

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].

 

LADY JUDAS

Play delves into the lifes of family members struggling to fit in; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Weds. & Thurs. at 6:30, Fri. at 8, $16 [through 4/14].

 

LATINOTEATRO 2000

Fourteen week festival of musicals, comedies, dramas & classical works by five New York Latino Theater Companies; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 260-4080 ext.16; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 4, $10-$20 [through 6/18].

 

LOVE'S HOLLOW

Richard Lay's production about trouble in paradise, part of Sage Theater Co. Spring Festival at Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 532-8887; Fri.-Sun., call for times, $12-$15 [through 4/15].

 

THE LUCKY CHANCE

Students from the Theater Arts program at Marymount College perform Aphra Behn's production about forced marriages; Marymount Manhattan Theatre, 221 E. 71st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 765-2105; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $8, $5 st. [through 4/16].

 

the LYNCHING OF LEO FRANK

Play revisits 1913 trial involving murder & racism; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 262-4216, Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/7].

 

MARX IN SOHO

Karl Marx returns to life to debate his ideas; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 532-8887; Fri.-Sun., call for times & prices [through 4/16].

 

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

All-female production of Shakespeare's tale of sexual harassment & politics; Altered Stages Theater, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 501-1986; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/23].

 

MEDEA

Euripides' contradictory synopsis interpreted by director Eve Adamson; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 677-0060; call for times, $30, $24 s.c., $15 st. [through 5/21].

 

THE MESSENGER

Play explores the effects a mysterious package has upon a department store owner & a bicycle messenger; Theater Off Park, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20-$30 [through 4/16].

 

MISS LULU BETT

Mint Theater's rendition of Zona Gale's 1920 play about one woman's struggle to independence; Mint Theater Space, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 315-2031; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$25 [through 4/23].

 

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].

 

A MOTHER'S PRAYER

Ripped from today's headlines, drama centers on a retarded girl who's been raped by a few high school jocks; Producer's Club II, 626 9th Ave. (44th St.), 532-8887; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/16].

 

NEW WORK NOW

Seventh annual festival of new play readings. This week, readings incl. Strange Grace, The Doll Plays, Breath, Boom, My Tired Broke Ass Pontificating Slapstick Funk, 36 Views & St. Petersburg, part of Shakespeare Festival at Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 260-2400, res. req.; call for times, free.

 

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].

 

OPERAWORKS 2000

Repertory works incl. Thomas Pasatieri's The Ballad of Baby Doe & Salome by Douglas Moore & Richard Strauss; Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 873-9531; call for times, $20, $10 s.c., $5 st. [through 7/1].

 

ORGASMO!

"Adult Orgasm Escapes from the Zoo," interpreted by all-female cast through stories of love, betrayal & fantasy; The Piano Store, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 462-9229; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/16].

 

THE PAINTED BOAT: MAUD GONNE IN EXILE

Telling of Maud's recollections prior to exile, presented by Helen Calthorpe; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $20 [through 4/23].

 

THE PENIS CHRONICLES

David L. Paterson's celebration of the male genitalia, in response to Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 532-8887; Tues. at 7, $15 [through 5/29].

 

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].

 

THE SENTENCE

Judge questions his morals when deciding whether or not to sentence a dirty-handed politician; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 675-6677; Fri., Sat. & Sun. at 7, $12.50, $8 st. [through 5/28].

 

7 1/2 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MISTRESSES

Comical look at the lives of mistresss, presented by Lisa Phillips at Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 414-7777; Fri. at 6:30, $15 [through 4/28].

 

SHOW & TELL

Story of survival after an explosion destroys an elementary school; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 714-5474; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $12 [through 4/23].

 

SIMON DE BEAUVOIR: ON SEX, ART & FEMINISM

Emily Blake's solo show based on author's The Second Sex; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 726-8524; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 4/23].

 

SUITE IN 2 KEYS

Noël Coward's "Shadows of the Evening" & "A Song At Twilight" starring Hayley Mills, Judith Ivey & Paxton Whitehead; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35-$50.

 

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. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50 [through 4/16].

 

ULTRA-LIGHT

Hemmingway-inspired play about knocking the monkey off one's back; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $12 [through 4/30].

 

VIEUX CARRÉ

The Fourth Unity's adaptation of Tennessee Williams' controversial production; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 353-3837; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, call for price [through 4/23].

 

WE WON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY!

The Dysfunctional Theater Co.'s comedy for the socially inept, or for those who appreciate The Honeymooners; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 946-1286; Weds. & Fri. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 4/16].

WELCOME TO DA JOINT!

Evening of monologues; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 712-6352; Mon. 6-8, $12 [through 4/17].

 

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

Arthur Penn directs American classic at Raw Space Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 279-4200, res. req.; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 5/14].

 

X OVER Y

Repertory adaptations of The Stronger monologue & Pariah; Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 765-6574; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 9, Sat. & Sun. at 8, $12 [through 4/16].

 

THE YEAR OF THE BABY

Couple gets caught stealing a baby; Soho Rep., 46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 334-0962 or www.sohorep.org; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $12-$15 [through 4/15].

 

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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $15-$30 [through 4/16].

 

Continuing

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 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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; Thurs.-Sat. at 11, Sun. at 7, $25.

 

FINNEGAN'S FAREWELL

Finnegan's will orders his family 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 or www.finnegansfarewell.com; Fri. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $45-$65.

 

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, $25-$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 26th 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.

 

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.

 

MURDERED BY THE MOB

Production moves off-Broadway to Arno Ristorante, 141 W. 38th St. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.), 800-687-3374; Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7, $55, incl. dinner & show.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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].

 

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.

 

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 [through 4/9].

 

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.

 

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, Sun. at 2 & 7, $65-$75.