Do you want to have a REALLY EXCITING Ir•RP hl Lucky Guy, the last play written by Nora Ephron before her death this year, tells the story of tabloid journalist Mike McAlary, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Abner Louima case in which a Haitian immigrant was unjustly brutalized by the New York City police. Tom Hanks stars in his Broadway debut. Previews begin March 1; the show opens on April 1 and closes on May 19: At the Broadhurst Theater. 235 West 44th St. (212) 239-6200. Manilow on Broadway features Barry Manilow singing many of his top-40 hits. Previews start Jan. 18; the show opens on Jan. 24 and closes Feb. 9. At the St. James Theatre. 246 West 44th St. (212) 239-6200. Motown the Musical follows Barry Gordy's path from boxer to music mogul. Previews begin March 11; the show opens April 16. Lighting designer New Years Eve? Natasha Katz is the wife of Dan Moses Schreier, a sound designer and Detroit native. At the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. 205 West 46th St. (800)745-3000. The Mystery of Edwin Drood, featuring Gregg Edelman, is a revival in which a large ensemble of actors mounts a staging of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel so the audience can decide who murdered the title character. Through Feb. 10. BY TOM JONES • LYRICS BY HARVEY SCHMIDT At Studio 5.254 West 54th St. (212) 719-1300. ON STAGE NOW THROUG Come party with the JET as we welcome 1113! Picnic, a revival of the William Inge play about a sexy young drifter who arrives in a small Midwestern town, changing its inhabitants, stars Mare Winningham, Ellen Burstyn and Ben Rappaport and is directed by Sam Gold. Opens Dec. 14; through Feb. 24. At the American Airlines Theatre. 227 West 42nd St. (212) 719-1300. Our New Year's Eve extravaganza includes tickets to the 9 p.m. performance of the fantas- tic hit musical comedy / Do! I Do!, based on the play The Fourposter. It will be followed by dancing to all your favorite tunes, a scrumptious buffet, a midnight champagne toast and the pleasure of being with a lively, friendly crowd. Whether you're a single or a couple, come enjoy a splendid farewell to the year 2012 with us at the JET. Tickets are $85 per person. (Subscribers with tickets to another performance may exchange them for the New Year's Eve show at a pro-rated price.) OFF-BROADWAY My Name Is Asher Lev, adapted from Chaim Potok's bestselling novel, writ- ten by Aaron Posner and directed by Gordon Edelstein, is set in post-war Brooklyn, where a talented Chasidic boy, played by Ari Brand, just desires to paint — against the will of fam- ily (including his father, played by Mark Nelson), community and tradi- tion. Through March 3 (note: Jewish Ensemble Theatre stages its production of this play May 1-19). At the Westside Theatre. 407 West 43rd St. (212) 239-6200. The Revisionist, written by and star- ring actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), tells the story of David, who arrives in Poland with a case of writer's block and the desire to be alone. His cousin, played by Vanessa Redgrave, welcomes him, wanting to connect to her American family. As their relation- ship develops, he learns more about her past. Limited engagement: Feb. 15-March 31. At the Cherry Lane Theatre. 38 Commerce St. (866) 811-4111. The Last Seder, written by Jennifer Maisel and with a cast including Gaby Hoffmann and Abigail Rose Solomon, tells the story of four grown daughters who come home to celebrate Passover and spend their last time together in their childhood home; their father, whose Alzheimer's is worsening, is about to be transferred to a nursing home. Through Dec. 20. At the Theater Three. 311 West 43rd St. (212) 868-4444. To order, please call JET at 248.788.2900 or stop by our box office. (Be sure to specify that you would like the "play + party" celebration package.) www.JetTheatre.org JET performs in the Aaron DeRoy Theatre - Corner of Maple & Drake roads in West Bloomfield. 1800600 r ■ ••""l ■ I ‘we .44 wc i"- -■ , dte,nclezvouS vi WE ARE BACK!!! , tit; AN Brand and Mark Nelson in My Name Is Asher Lev I 248-737-7233 I 7325 Orchard Lake Rd. I Oy Vey! The Play, written by David Silberg, is a comedy about a wealthy widow, her children and a rabbi, and the handsome stranger who enters their lives. Through Dec. 16. At the Lion Theatre. 410 West 42nd St. (800) 432-7250. West Bloomfield Hours: I Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-3:00pm I Sat.-Sun. — 8am-3pm 1 00/0 whole bill with OFF this ad 1 coupon per table. Not valid with any other offer/coupon Newly Renovated Open Dec 24,25 and Jan 1st. , Bad Jews, a comedy by Joshua Harmon set in a New York Upper West Side apartment, follows the death of a grandfather whose grandchildren argue about who should inherit his Chai necklace. Among the cousins, Daphna Feygenbaum (played by Tracee Chimo) feels she is clearly the better Jew. Through Dec. 30. At the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. 111 West 46th St. (212) 719-1300. your TOTAL food bill ANY TIME Dine in only Not good with any other offer expires 01131/13 ❑ Note: Opening and closing show dates are subject to change. Authentic Korean & Japanese Cuisine Phone (248) 827-1600 www.newseoulgarden.com Open Daily JN December 13 • 2012 49