Theater
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LEWINSKY LAUGHS “Monica! The Musical” harks back to the Clinton era, asking, “Exactly how did something this ridiculous happen? And why did we care so much?” The answers take the form of satiric songs mixing the worst of Washington past and present. Casey Hushion directs for Page 73 Productions. Through Friday, tomorrow-Friday, 8 p.m., Theatre Three, 311 W. 43rd St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, third floor, 212-352-3101, $15.
WORLD TRAVELS A new production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s comedy “Wonder of the World” marks the Phoenix Players’ 20th anniversary in Queens. The protagonist is a woman on the run who meets a series of oddball characters during a journey to Niagara Falls. The company’s artistic director, Robert Combe, shares directorial duties with Ben Fabrizi. Through Saturday, Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Road, College Point, Queens, 516-678-0016, $12 general, $8 seniors and students. Note: The play contains strong language and suggestive themes.
GRIM GRINDSTONE Charlotte Meehan’s “Work” paints a dispiriting portrait of life as a cubicle-bound employee of a major corporation.The artistic director of the Flea Theater, Jim Simpson, directs the New York premiere production. Through Thursday, June 23, days vary, most shows at 9 p.m., Flea Theater, 41 White St., between Broadway and Church Street, 212-352-3101, $15.
MURDER MUSICAL “Thrill Me” sets the story of the Leopold and Loeb murders to song. Stephen Dolginoff’s musical drama is set in 1924 Chicago, when two privileged childhood friends set out to commit the perfect crime. Believing that laws did not apply to those who approached Nietzsche’s “Superman,” they kidnapped and murdered a young boy walking home from school. Quickly apprehended, the pair were represented in court by Clarence Darrow and sentenced to life in prison. Matt Bauer and Doug Kreeger star in and Michael Rupert directs the York Theatre Company production. Opens: Thursday. Runs: Through Saturday, June 25, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8 p.m., Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, 8:30 p.m., Saturday, 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Saint Peter’s, Citigroup Center, 619 Lexington Ave. at 54th Street, 212-868-4444, $55 general, $20 students on the day of the performance.
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