New York City offers teens plenty of chances to create their own theatre.
Here are a few of this spring’s offerings.
WRITE A PLAY NYC
Playwriting Contest
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DEADLINE, APRIL 1. Write a play for a chance to win cash prizes, a professionally staged reading of excerpts from your work, plus tickets to Broadway shows! Open to all NYC public and private school students in grades K-12. Send scripts to Write
A Play! NYC, Young Playwrights, Inc., 306 W. 38 St., Suite 300, New York, NY 10018.
For submission requirements and other information, www.youngplaywrights.org call (212) 594-5440 or
e-mail writeaplay@aol.com
IF YOU WANT TO WRITE FOR PLAY BY PLAY
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E-mail a cover letter and writing sample to playbyplay@tdf.org
Include your name, phone, address, e-mail and your NYC school and grade.
We regret that we cannot accept all applications.FREE CREATIVE WRITING and SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS:
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Youth Speaks presents free after-school workshops for teens ages 13-19 starting the first week in April. Open to all, no experience necessary. To pre-register, contact Marty McConnell, signup@youthspeaksny.org
or (212) 691-6590 ext. 21.
KEEPIN’ IT REAL: TEEN POETRY SHOUT OUT!
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May 17. Each participant is given three minutes in this non-competitive poetry showcase featuring performances and professional feedback from special guests. Mark your calendar! Saturday, May 17, noon-3 pm. $5 (Free admission for participants). The Kitchen, 512 W. 19 St. For more info or to sign up: (212) 255-5793 ext. 25; www.thekitchen.org
REPERTORIO ESPAÑOL STUDENT CONTESTS
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Winners receive $100 prize
DEADLINE, MAY 9
• Best Review Contest: Submit a review of 500 to 800 words
on a show you have seen at Repertorio Español.
• Best Play Contest: Submit a 15-minute play written in Spanish and touching
on Hispanic themes. Plays can be an individual or group effort.
• Best Poster Contest: Submit a poster based on a play you’ve seen at
Repertorio Español. Individual and group work in all media is accepted.
• Send submissions to: Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27 St., New York, NY 10016.
For more information, www.repertorio.org (on the Web site, look under Education menu)
or contact Allison Astor-Vargas at (212) 889-2850.
YOUTH SPEAKS
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Teens Slam for Chance to Represent NYC in National Competition
YOUTH SPEAKS NY PRESENTS
THE FIFTH ANNUAL NYC
TEEN POETRY SLAM
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MARCH 1-31 Youth Speaks welcomes all NYC teens, ages 13-19, to enter this citywide poetry slam. No experience necessary. You must register in advance if you wish to slam (registration is free). To register and to get information, dates and directions to every event, go to the Web site at www.youthspeaksny.org and hit “Slam.” You can also register to slam by e-mailing signup@youthspeaksny.org
or calling Marty McConnell at (212) 691-6590 ext. 21. All shows are free to slamming teens. Non-slamming teens pay $3 to watch the preliminaries, $5 for the semi-finals and $7 for the finals. If you want to come and watch, just show up; reservations are not necessary.
More than 400 teens have already registered to rap, rant and recite their way toward one of five coveted spots on the team that will represent NYC at Brave New Voices, the 2003 National Youth Poetry Slam this April. Additional registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
In a poetry slam, competitors perform their original work without props, costumes or music. Judges in the audience assign each poet a score between zero and 10, with the highest-scoring performers moving on to the next level of competition. While the poetry slam is a competitive format, the teen slam seeks to de-emphasize the sports aspect and highlight the community of young writers. Brave New Voices, the 2003 National Youth Poetry Slam, will take place in April in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Teams from more than 20 cities around the country will come together to share their work in competition and day events, as well as spontaneous gatherings. “Last year, one of the most explosive offshoots of the weekend happened outside of the organized slam events,” says Youth Speaks Director, Jen Weiss. “Youth poets in numbers from 25 to 50 huddled up in ciphers (poetry circles) and recited, performed, freestyled words, beat boxing—all of it poetry. No scores, no adults, no censorship—just teenagers feeling their way through the rhythms of language, policed only by the astoundingly progressive politics of the group.”** Note: Youth Speaks NY has recently changed its name to Urban Word.
TEEN POETRY SLAM SCHEDULE
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PRELIMINARY SLAMS (open to all competitors ages 13-19): March 1, 3 pm, Nuyorican Poets Café, 236 E. 3 St.; March 2, 4 pm, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx; March 3, 4 pm, Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery; March 8, 3 pm, Nuyorican Poets Café; March 9, 4 pm, Bowery Poetry Club; March 10, 4 pm, Bowery Poetry Club.
SEMI-FINALS (top-scoring teens from preliminaries): March 15, 3 pm, Nuyorican Poets Café; March 16, 1 pm, Bowery Poetry Club; March 22, 3 pm, Nuyorican Poets Café; March 23, details TBA.
FINALS (top-scoring teens from semi-finals): March 31, 6 pm, 45 Bleecker Theater, 45 Bleecker St.
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* ¡BOCÓN! (Big Mouth) by Lisa Loomer. The tale of a refugee child’s search for his own voice, told with traditional myths, masks and puppets. The play follows the adventures of Miguel, a Big Mouth 12 year-old, who flees his village when his parents are taken away by soldiers and sets out to reach the City of Angels. Through Mar. 30. Abrons Art Center, Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. Students $5. (212) 598-0400.
* Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM): The Island (Read sidebar in this issue.)
* HERE Arts Center Various plays and exhibitions, ongoing. 145 6th Ave. Free-$15. (212) 647-0202. www.here.org
* High 5 Provides tickets to teens for $5 each (Fri.-Sun.) and 2 tickets for $5 (Mon.-Thurs.) throughout the city. Visit www.high5tix.org for complete details.
* Jean Cocteau Repertory: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel. This play examines the home life of two teenage girls living with their bitter and self-destructive mother. Through June 1. Bouwerie Lane Theatre, 330 Bowery. $5 for some shows, www.high5tix.org Also, students $20. (212) 677-0060. www.jeancocteaurep.org
* Mono: Dialogue is for Suckers A gritty, improvisational play about love and loneliness. NOTE: Adult language and content. Ongoing. Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. $5 for some shows, www.high5tix.org Also, students $10. (212) 358-3447.
* My Life is a Telenovela (Read feature article in this issue.)
* Pan Asian Repertory Theatre: Empress of China In a time when forces of the modern world threaten to end her dynasty, “Dragon Empress” Tzu-hsi tries to preserve China’s past and forge its future. Mar. 12-Apr. 13. West End Theatre in the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86 St., 2nd Fl. $5 for some shows, www.high5tix.org Also, students $15 through Mar. 16; $25 for all other performances. (212) 279-4200.
* Repertorio Español New and classic plays by Gabriel García Márquez, García Lorca and Griselda Gambaro. In Spanish with simultaneous English translation. Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 E. 27 St. $5 for some shows, www.high5tix.org Also, students $20. (212) 889-2850. www.repertorio.org
* Report from the Neighborhood Written and performed by teens of Urban Youth Theatre, these one-acts show the youth viewpoint on what’s happening in the neighborhoods of New York City. Apr. 25-27. Abrons Art Center, Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. Students $5. (212) 598-0400.
* The New Victory Theater:
Thwak (Read sidebar in this issue.)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Aquila Theatre’s French Impressionist version of Shakespeare’s comedy in which two couples get caught up in a hysterical set of romantic triangles. May 2-18. The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42 St. $5 for some shows, www.high5tix.org Also, tickets from $10 at the box office. (212) 239-6200.
www.newvictory.org Buy your tickets now! New Victory shows often sell out.
*VicTeens: On the Town An exclusive dinner party with the Umbilical Brothers at Planet Hollywood. $25 includes the cost of the ticket. Sat., Apr. 12, at 7 pm. Behind the Curtain $10 includes the cost of the ticket and a private Q&A with the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and theatre professionals. Sat., May 10, at 1 pm. Tickets for VicTeens are extremely limited. Call (646) 223-3065 or e-mail darrenm@new42.org* The Play What I Wrote Written by Hamish McColl and Sean Foley, directed by Kenneth Branagh. A play which revolves around a comedian who no longer wants to be part of his comedy double act. Instead he wants to see the play that he has written, A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple, properly mounted on Broadway. But before this can happen, he needs a major star to play the supporting role to his lead role. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45 St. $5 student rush two hours before show time, at box office through Mar. 29.
* The Society of the Educational Arts (SEA): La Edad de la Ciruela One of Latin America’s most popular comedies, this is a journey through the memories of two enchanting characters that transform themselves from children to seniors. Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9. 107 Suffolk St., 2nd Fl. $5, www.high5tix.org Also, $15 for all performances. (212) 260-4080 ext. 14.
* Atlantic Theater Company: Writer’s Block Written and directed by Woody Allen. This evening of two new one-act plays, New York and New Milford, marks his theatrical directorial debut. Apr. 23-June 29. Atlantic Theater Company, 336 W. 20 St. $10 student rush two hours before show time. (212) 691-5919. www.atlantictheater.org
* Don Juan by Molière, directed by Bartlett Sher. The story of a self-indulgent cavalier whose disregard for morality eventually destroys him. Mar. 18-Apr. 20. Theatre for a New Audience at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St. Students $10. (212) 239-6200. www.tfana.org
* Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw. Life in the eccentric household of mad Captain Shotover teeters precariously upon the edge of disaster in this play that explores issues of class and wealth. Through Apr. 6. Pearl Theatre Company, Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark’s Pl. $10 student rush one hour before show time. (212) 598-9802. www.pearltheatre.org
* New York City Opera: Spring season includes La Bohème, Carmen, and many more. Through Apr. 27. New York State Theater, Lincoln Center. Students $10 day of performance. Visit www.nycopera.com for schedule; call Student Rush Hotline, (212) 870-5630 for ticket availability.
* Reckless by Craig Lucas, directed by Mark Brokaw. An average mom’s life collides with chaos when she discovers her husband has hired a hit man to kill her. Performances begin Apr. 1. Second Stage Theatre, 307 W. 43 St. $10 student rush half-hour before show time. (212) 246-4422. www.secondstagetheatre.com* What My Hands Have Touched: American Women in WWII An original play exploring the stories of women’s daily heroisms, struggles, sacrifices and achievements during WWII. Apr. 3-12. Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St., West Village. Students $8. (212) 260-4698. www.lookingforlilith.org
* Avenue Q (Read feature article in this issue.) by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty. Kate Monster wants Princeton. Princeton wants Lucy. Lucy just wants a place to crash. Rod wants his straight roommate Nicky. Nicky wants to help Rod come out. Trekkie Monster wants to sell porn online. And Gary Coleman’s the super. This musical about learning to cope in NYC features a cast of 20-something live actors and singing puppets. Performances begin Feb. 6. The Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15 St. Students $15. (212) 353-0303.
BAAD! Ass Women 2003 The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance presents a cultural celebration for Women’s History Month. This festival includes theatre, art, dance and a special evening of women filmmakers. Through Mar. 29. The Point, 841 Barretto Street, Bronx. $12. For details, call (718) 842-5223 or visit www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org
Buicks by Julian Sheppard. Bill, a 36 year-old car salesman, embarks on a road trip to Albuquerque to bring back his wife after she suddenly leaves town with their kids. Through Mar. 30. McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway at 76 St. $15. (212) 206-1515. www.underwoodtheater.org
* Bexley, OH(!), or, Two Tales of One City Written and performed by Prudence Wright Holmes. A father’s obsession with a convicted murderer and a mother’s membership in an exclusive gardening club are the focus of this one-woman show about growing up in suburban Ohio. Through Mar. 30. New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4 St. Students $15; also, a limited number of $10 tickets two hours before show time. (212) 460-5475. www.nytw.org
* Cavedweller by Dorothy Allison, adapted by Kate Moira Ryan. A former rock star must pay for her past—reclaiming her two abandoned daughters and reuniting the family she’d torn apart years ago. Apr. 18-June 8. New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4 St. Students $15; also, a limited number of $10 tickets two hours before show time. (212) 460-5475. www.nytw.orgDear Prudence by Susan Kathryn Hefti. A sex farce, love story and domestic comedy about a loveable nymphomaniac, her assorted suitors and the long-suffering roommates with whom she shares a cramped New York apartment. Mar. 27-Apr. 20. Rattlestick Theatre, 224 Waverly Pl., Greenwich Village. $15. (212) 206-1515. Dear Prudence by Susan Kathryn Hefti. A sex farce, love story and domestic comedy about a loveable nymphomaniac, her assorted suitors and the long-suffering roommates with whom she shares a cramped New York apartment. Mar. 27-Apr. 20. Rattlestick Theatre, 224 Waverly Pl., Greenwich Village. $15. (212) 206-1515.
Depth of Sight by Crystal Skillman. A triptych consisting of three short plays examining the complexities of how we perceive the unknown. Mar. 27-Apr. 13. HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave. $15. (212) 647-0202. www.here.org
Eclipse by Andrea Lepcio. Rage destroys the world and the only two survivors are Al and Zoe, major corporate consultants in New York City. This play includes everything from slapstick to mime to World Wide Wrestling as Zoe fights for the Garden and Al for the City. Performances begin Apr. 15. The Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36 St. $15. (877) 737-3285. www.titanstheatre.org
Forgotten Faces and Future Lives Les Enfants Terribles from Amsterdam, in association with The Municipal Theatre Amsterdam 2002-2003, present a play with film, dance and music inspired by Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. Mar. 20-Apr. 6. La Mama E.T.C., 74A E. 4 St. Students $13-$18. (212) 475-7710. www.lamama.org
* F-----g A by Suzan-Lori Parks, starring Mos Def and Daphne Rubin-Vega. Featuring original songs, this otherworldly tale is about Hester Smith who, believing her only son is wrongly imprisoned, devotes her life to securing his freedom. Through Mar. 30. The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. $15 rush tickets half-hour before show time. (212) 260-2400. www.publictheater.orgHow His Bride Came to Abraham by Karen Sunde. Set in the occupied territory of Lebanon near the Israeli border, an Israeli Defense Forces corporal and a young Palestinian woman are forced to spend a night together. Mar. 20-Apr. 12. The Looking Glass Theatre, 422 W. 57 St. $15. (212) 206-1515. www.praxistheatre.org
* Here Arts Center: Broken Morning: Stories from the Death Row Factory by Chiori Miyagawa. Set in a sewing factory at the Huntsville State Prison where men awaiting execution go to work every weekday, this play weaves personal stories and confessions of sorrow, regret, pain and optimism. Through Mar. 16. Erendira by Gabriel García Márquez, adapted by Kristin Marting. When the wind knocks Erendira’s candle over, a house burns down. To repay the staggering losses, Erendira is forced into a prostitution by her own grandmother, launching a brooding fairy tale about family, abuse and murder. Through Mar. 15. HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave. $15. (212) 647-0202. www.here.org
Losing Ground by Bryan Wizemann. Set in a small video poker bar on the dimly lit outskirts of Las Vegas, a group of local gamblers find themselves in a familiar ritual of superstition and desperation, in search of something better with the help of a winning hand. Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Paradise Theatre, 64 E. 4 St. $15. (212) 206-1515.
* Membuh: [Confessions of] The Only Generation Written and directed by Cristal Chanelle Truscott. Combining music, dance, storytelling, spoken word and experimental theatre, this piece, subtitled “a staged essay about memory/memories—both imagined and real—of an African American past, present and future,” explores what it means to be young and black today in America. Apr. 5-20. P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. $15. (212) 477-5288. www.ps122.org
* None of the Above (Read feature article this issue.)
* P.S. 122: A variety of experimental and multi-media performances. 150 1st Ave. Students $11-$20. (212) 477-5288. www.ps122.org
* Red Bird by Clay McLeod Chapman. Titled after the nickname given to the fabled and highly dangerous red subway cars that ran on the 4, 5, 6 lines, this is a tale of life below the city streets. Mar. 20-Apr. 5. 45 Below at the Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. Students $12. (212) 352-3101. www.studio-42.org
* Romeo and Juliet Adapted by Rob Barron, this production of Shakespeare’s tragedy was created specifically for teens by TheatreworksUSA. Mar. 22. Auditorium at Equitable Tower, 787 7th Ave. Special offer for Play by Play readers! Students $16 when you mention Play by Play. (212) 627-7373.Saturn’s Wake Created and performed by Deke Weaver and Michael Farkas. An original blend of magic realism, fairy-tales and vaudeville, this darkly comic fable tells the story of orphaned brothers Dana and Johnny as they trek through a mythical New York cityscape collecting an assortment of sidekicks along the way. Mar. 20-Apr. 13. HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave. $15. (212) 647-0202. www.here.org
* Shine LAVA’s new work, directed by Sarah East Johnson, uses choreographed movement influenced by acrobatics, football and scientific theory to explore belief systems in contemporary American culture. May 1-18. Dance Theatre Workhop, 219 W. 19 St. Students $14-$20. (212) 691-6500. www.dtw.org
The Chinese Art of Placement by Stanley Rutherford. A darkly comic solo play about Sparky Litman, a former poet whose failures at everything from 7th grade romance to international espionage have brought him to the brink of mental instability. Through Mar. 31. 78th Street Theatre Lab, 236 W. 78 St. $15. (212) 206-1515.
* The Pumpkin Pie Show: Donation Plate American-Gothic stories backed with their own live soundtrack of unusual and homemade instruments. Mar. 28-May 3. Red Room, 85 E. 4 St. Students $10. (212) 206-1515. www.pumpkinpieshow.com
The Vortex by Noel Coward, adapted by A.M. Raychel. In post-World War I England, leisure and amusement became top priority. Frivolity floated throughout smoky night clubs and parlor rooms. All the while, Nazism, fascism and socialism rumbled beneath the façade of these carefree times. Through Apr. 5. The Theatre-Studio, Inc., 750 8th Ave., Rm. 220. Students $12. (212) 719-0500.
* Three Ring Proto-Type uses circus, theatre, dance and performance art to weave a tale of sanity, obsession and love as told by five inmates in an insane asylum for circus performers. Apr. 3-26. Walkerspace, 46 Walker St. $15. (212) 252-5526. www.proto-type-home.com
Most of these are student rush tickets, sold at box office on the day of performance, cash only. All tickets subject to availability. Bring your ID!
NOTE: Most of the phone numbers are for Ticketmaster or Telecharge. They probably won’t know anything about student ticket prices, but you’ll be able to get dates, times and directions.
* A Day in the Death of Joe Egg by Peter Nichols. As Bri and Sheila invent conversations and personality traits for their handicapped child who seems unable to communicate in any way, their marriage comes under increasing strain. Mar. 14-May 25. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42 St. $25 student rush day of, at box office. (212) 719-1300. www.roundabouttheatre.org
* Betty Rules Written and performed by the rock band, Betty—Amy Ziff, Elizabeth Ziff and Alyson Palmer. This show chronicles the trials and tribulations of an unsigned all-girl band in a signed-band-world. Zipper Theatre, 336 W. 37 St. $20 student rush one hour before show time. (212) 239-6200. www.bettyrules.com
Debbie Does Dallas A coming-of-age story about a group of ambitious young women who want nothing more than to help their friend get a spot on the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad. Jane Street Theatre, 113 Jane St. Students $25. (212) 239-6200.
* Def Poetry Jam Nine young poets come together to perform their poetry while a DJ backs them up. NOTE: Adult language and content. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48 St. $16.25 student rush day of, at box office. Also, $25 balcony seats for all performances. (212) 239-6200. www.defpoetryjamnyc.com
* Flower Drum Song book by David Henry Hwang, featuring music by Rodgers & Hammerstein, starring Lea Salonga. Mei-li flees from China to America, where she struggles to fit in without losing her heritage and her identity. Virginia Theatre, 245 W. 52 St. $25 student tickets (no Sat. evenings) day of, at box office with ID. (212) 239-6200.
* Hairspray It’s 1962, and Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad wants to dance. When she wins a spot on the local TV dance program, this big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart becomes a teen celebrity overnight. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52 St. $25 rear mezzanine tickets distributed through lottery system day of, at box office. Sign up at 5 pm for evening shows, 11 am for Saturday matinees and noon for Sunday matinees. Also, $20 standing room available day of when performance is sold out. (212) 307-4100. www.hairsprayonbroadway.com
* La Bohème (Read review in this issue.)
* Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Read sidebar in this issue.)
* Man of La Mancha Starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. A musical re-telling of the story of Don Quixote, his faithful servant Sancho and the beautiful whore, Aldonza. Martin Beck Theatre, 302 W. 45 St. $25. (212) 239-6200.
* Manhattan Theatre Club: Kimberly Akimbo by David Lindsay-Abaire. Set in the wilds of suburban New Jersey, this is a play about a teenager with a rare condition which causes her body to age at an increased rate. Through Mar. 30. Polish Joke by David Ives. Warned against becoming the butt of a joke, a young Polish boy sets out in search of new ethnicities and adventures. This comedy explores the dilemma of finding out who you are and where you come from—and where you go from there. Through Apr. 20. Manhattan Theatre Club, 131 W. 55 St., $20 student rush at noon on day of, up to one hour before show at box office. For info, (212) 399-3000 or www.mtc-nyc.org
* Midnight’s Children (Read sidebar in this issue.)
* Rent (Read review in this issue.)
* Take Me Out by Richard Greenberg, directed by Joe Mantello. Darren Lemming, a young iconic baseball star at the top of his game, makes an admission which shocks the team, the media and the nation. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48 St. $20. (212) 239-6200.
* The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. Based on interviews with former death row prisoners across the country, this play tells the story of six innocent people who were accused of heinous crimes they did not commit. 45 Bleecker Street (Greenwich Village). Student tickets $20 at box office when you mention Play by Play. (212) 307-4100.
* The Four Little Girls/Las Cuatro Niñitas A fusion of flamenco music and dance, text by
Pablo Picasso, projections of his paintings and masks inspired by his work. Performed alternately in Spanish and English. Apr. 4-May 11. 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside (Queens). Students $25; $22 Thurs. only. (718) 729-3880. www.thaliatheatre.org
Vincent in Brixton by Nicholas Wright, directed by Richard Eyre. Vincent Van Gogh’s early life in London and the transforming effect of love. Through June 1. Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45 St. $20 student rush two hours before show time. (212) 239-6200. www.lct.org
* Zanna, Don’t! This pop fairy tale takes a fresh spin on relationships and examines young love, tolerance and social understanding. Open run. John Houseman Theatre, 450 W. 42 St. A limited amount $20 tickets in the front row available at the box office beginning at 12 noon on days of performances. On weekends, the matinee and evening performances are available at the same time. Cash only. Limit of 2 per person. (212) 239-6200
LONG-running shows with $20 to $25 tickets
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Aida $20 for every performance. Palace Theatre, 1546 Broadway at 47 St. (212) 307-4100.
* Cabaret Studio 54, 254 W. 54 St. $25 student rush day of, at box office. (212) 239-6200. www.cabaret-54.com
* Chicago $20. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44 St. (212) 239-6200. www.chicagothemusical.com
* De La Guarda/ Learn To Fly Daryl Roth Theatre, 20 Union Square E. $20 rush two hours before show time. (212) 239-6200. www.delaguarda.com.ar
* 42nd Street $20 rush. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 213 W. 42 St. (212) 307-4100.
Into the Woods Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44 St. $25 student rush two hours before show time. (212) 239-6200.
Les Miserables Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45 St. $20 tickets available in advance on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. (212) 239-6200.
* Mamma Mia! Winter Garden Theatre, 1654 Broadway. $20 standing room only after show sells out. (212) 563-5544. www.mamma-mia.com
* The Phantom of the Opera $20 rush tickets available Mon.-Thurs. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44 St. (212) 239-6200.
* Thoroughly Modern Millie Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway. $25 student tickets available Tues.-Thurs. evenings from 10 AM-3 PM day of, at box office. (212) 307-4100.
* Urinetown: The Musical Henry Miller’s Theatre, 124 W. 43 St. Students $25. (212) 239-6200.