PLAY

The Motherf**ker with the Hat (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45, closes June 26). Don't be put off by the dumb title--Stephen Adly Guirgis' new play is a smart, tightly written comedy of working-class manners, crisply staged by Anna D. Shapiro (August: Osage County) and performed by a superlative ensemble cast led by Bobby Cannavale (Win Win). Chris Rock, who is making his stage debut, is the draw, and he's pretty good, too, for the most part. The play's the thing, though, and it won't let you down, not even for a split-second (TT).