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Joe Jackson, an International Song c?Θ╝ornpetit?dn, ah uftermoment from-" rr the life of Toulouse-Lautrec presented, by El teatro Artistico y Dramatico Nacional de Paris even a wedding, hilariously replayed seconds later in slow motion. The original perpetrators of this merriment ?╟÷ Ron House, Diz White and Alan Shearman ?╟÷ have been joined by .Dee . j Dee Rescher and Rodger Bumpass. They are a ?╟≤" formidable team. And they have discovered a 90-minute miracle cure for the grumps. ' Pasadena Playhouse, Balcony Theater, 39 S, El ; Molino; Tues.:Fri., 8 p.fn.; Sat., 5 & 9 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m.; thru June 20. Call 792-8672. 7-Joie Davidow THE HASTY HEART Takes place in a British convalescent ward in South Asia and . * concentrates on a truculent young Scot unavyare that he is about to die from kidney failure. The production, transferred from a small house, succeeds very well, maintaining its effectiveness and even improving itself proportionately. The core of the earlier presentation has remained as has the cast, with only twg key changes; Lisa Eichhom now plays the nurse and Kurt Russell now plays the ebullient Yank#r (Ronald Reagan's role in the .1950 Warner Bros, film). Russell is. splendid, feisty, and direct in ~ contrast with Gregory Harnisoh's difficult Scotsman. Ahm^nson Theater, 135 N . Grand . Ave.; Mon.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Sat. /matinees,^ p.m. Call 972-7654 or Ghargeline. ? . # -Jddith Auberjonois ^ ]JHE MAGIC IF Seven talented performers X offer music, songs and Sketches in a polished ?√ß and disciplined evening of entertainment, more. . - cabaret than theater. The group, which hails from the Midwest, performed around San Diego before this debut gig in L.A. Their-material ; reflects the collaborative nature of the work, and everyone has a turn in the spotlight. May-fair Music Hall, .214.San-ta-Monica Blvd , Santa/ Monica; Wed.-Sun., 8:30 p.m.; indefinitely.-Cal# 451^0621. g| | ?╟÷Anne Haskins THE MAN WHO COULD SEE THROUGH TIME, a poetic play which brings together a middle-aged astronomer and a young female sculptor irv a paradoxical relationship that leads to revelations about mart and morality. South Coasjt Repertory, 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa; Tues.-Fri,, 8:30 p,m.; Sat., 3 & 8:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 & 8 p.m.; thru June 20. Call (714) > t 957-4033. v \ \ / MOVIE STAR Poking fun at Hollywood may be redundant, but it-is what this show does at its stylish best. It has a schizophrenic sense of still, being shuffled, still feeling its way to a .point of view. But the talented-cast provides a terrific vehicle for making whatever statement the ^ powers behind this revue finally decide upon% . Westwood Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave.; Tues.-Fri., 8:30 p.m.; Sab, 7 & TO p.m.; Sun., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Call 208-5454. ?╟÷Anne Haskins NUTS Claudia Faith Draper has been accused of manslaughter, but before she car) stand trial, she must prove her own sanity. There is never any real doubt in our minds that Claudia is sane, although during the course of the hearing we dome to question the sanity of some of the other characters, including the psychiatrist. The actors are all very fine, and, in the central role>- Lefw Palter who plays the judge to perfection, also directed with a sure hand. L.A. Stage Company, 1642 N.; Las ?╟  Palmas; Tues.-FrL, 8 p.m.; Sat rSun., 3 & 8 : p.m.; runs indefinitely. Calf 461-2755. I?╟÷----------------- inauiHnr I SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS I The opening offering of the 45th Civic Light Opera season is a silly little* musical about av spunky young woman who turns seven real ?╟╓ i men into quiche eaters. Debbie Boone portrays i the young woman and, fortunately, she exudes pleasantness and "Sings well, and while she * disappears offstage when the serious dancing starts, she acquits herself well in the steps she's ; been given. Jerry Jackson's choreography and musical staging is splendid and his dance numbers, particularly the two big production ; numbers, help overcome eminently forgettable t old songs bv Gene de Paul and Johnny Mercer gnd some bland new songs bv Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhoi^n. The show's other strength is the ensemble. They sing, dance and prance r \ around in Robert Fletcher's flouncy.costumes, -generally having such a good time that it is hard to resist their, infectious energy. Dorothy ?╟╓ Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave.; | Mon.-Sat., 8:30 p.m ; matinees Wed. & Sat., 2' p.m. Closes June 19. Calf 460-4411. ?╟÷Anne Haskins SOPHISTICATED LADIES This strihgof"1^ . production mumbers chronicling the music of Duke Ellington is more floor ishow than theater, ?╜ with elaborate costume changes for each of the-more than 30 musical numbers, extravagant . pneon lighting effects, and a three-part band- / stand that glides, on and off, up andfdownv v SOfne -oT the dancers are $trdazztinc?·, thatHt is | tempting to overlook the disappointing S choreography that seldom does justice to the dancers or the music. There really aren't any glaring musical faults. The tunes are played ?║ with proficiency, but without much punch, and the saxes are often covered by the more . powerful brasses. V If some of the production's noh-Ducal spit and polish were replaced by even a small amount of the earthy passion and vitality that Ellington offered when he. performed his art, this show would be greatly improved. Shubert Theater Century City; Tues.-Thurs., . 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 & 8:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 & 7:30^p.m. Call 553-8101. ?╟÷Joie Davidow, Anna Haskins ?╟≤ * P and Zan Stewart STILL LIFEan Obie award-winning Vietnam drama. Aquarius Theater, 6230 W. Sunset Blvd.; Tuesf-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 .& 8 p.m.; Sun,, 2:30 & 7:30 t .m.; thru June 19. Call 972-7654. TINTYPES, a nostalgic musical revue set in . turn-of-the-century America. South Coast -Repertory, 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa; Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 ?·t 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.; thru July 3. Call (714) 957-4033. ' ' S|t| TOVAH, A ONE WOMEN SHOW, in which actress Tovah Feldshuh sings, dances and relates diverse tales. Westwood Playhouse/ . 10886 Le Conte AveT Mon., 7 &'9 p.m.; thru June 14. Call 208-5454. WEST SIDE STORY, Romeo and Juliet at it