Theater previews

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"COMPANY": The actors play all their own instruments in this Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical about love and commitment. Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., between Broadway and Eighth Avenue; (212) 239-6200. Opens Wednesday.

"FLOYD AND CLEA UNDER THE WESTERN SKY": A musical journey from Montana to Austin, in which a burnt-out former country star joins forces with another singer. Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., between Ninth and 10th avenues; (212) 279-4200. Opens Dec. 5.

"GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!": A two-man musical spoof about printing press inventor. 59E59, 59 E. 59th St., between Madison and Park avenues; (212) 279-4200. Opens Dec. 3.

"HIGH FIDELITY": A new musical comedy based on the best-selling novel by Nick Hornby. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., between Broadway and Eighth avenue; (212) 239-6200. Opens Dec. 7.

"ROOM SERVICE": A classic screwball comedy the Marx Brothers made into a movie. Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street; (212) 691-1555. Opens Tuesday.

"SPRING AWAKENING": With music by pop-composer Duncan Sheik, and stars Stephen Spinella and Christine Estabrook. Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., between Broadway and Eighth avenues; (212) 239-6200. Opens Dec. 10.

"TWO TRAINS RUNNING": In 1969 Pittsburgh, the regulars at a local diner grind out existence against the backdrop of a rapidly changing city. Signature Theatre Company, 555 W. 42nd St., between 10th and 11th avenues; (212) 244-7539. Opens Dec. 3.

"THE VERTICAL HOUR": David Hare's new play about the interconnection between motives and politics. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., between Broadway and Eighth avenue; (212) 239-6200. Opens Thursday.