WEDNESDAY 10/29 WEDNESDAY 10/29 Cabaret Journey ...
Cabaret
Journey Tony-award winner Betty Buckley pres. songs by contemporary composer, incl. Sting, Marilyn & Alan Bergman, Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), RSVP 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $30 min. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30 & 11].
Lucky Stiff It's like Barnum & Bailey on acid. Yeah, that's what it is; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-726-1935; 9, $11.
Machisimo Redefined NY-based poetry troupe performs spoken word?w/more than a few dirty ones thrown in; Nuyorican Poets CafÈ, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; 9, $10.
Master of Illusion Ririe-Woodbury Co., from the the hotbed of modern dance that is Utah, performs Alwin Nikolais' classics; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
Comedy
American Standard Writer/director Jessica Allen dances & sings the memories of her life; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $6.
Comedy Therapy Maureen Marren cures you w/laughs from nationally known comics; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 8.
Garlic Breath A bunch of amateurs drinking & stinking all over the open-mic; Infra-Red Lounge, 210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8.
Joan Rivers Ghoul of comedy returns just in time for Halloween, already in costume. Laugh or fear her wrath?proceeds benefit Joans fave charities; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-2680; 8, $25.
Dance
Black Burlesque (Revisited) Choreographer Reggie Wilson, Trinidad's Noble Douglas Dance Co. & Zimbabwe's Black Umfolosi pres. "international project," combining the contemporary & traditional music, song & dance of the African Diaspora; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), RSVP 212-924-0077, www.dtw.org; 7, $25 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
In the Borders of Ingnorance Modern dance inspired by combo of your family values, political views & musical tastes; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8, $15-$20 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].
THURSDAY 10/30
Cabaret
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics like "Stairway to Heaven" & cheesy renditions of Eminem hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5.
Starshine Burlesque Eva Svensson & Dirty Martini pres. an evening w/the World Famous *Bob*, Lady Ace & Miss Kitty; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.
Stickerbumps Socialite Neal Medlyn delivers a "sexy & stupid musical"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277, www.weird.org; 8, $7.
Topaz sings the songs from Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich & Broadway; Elysee, 199 Prince St. (Sullivan St.), 212-598-0303; 8 & 9:30, $8.
Comedy
Uncensored Comedy Greg Wilson pres. stand-upers Jim Norton, Mike Britt, Dustin Chafin, Laura Levites, Todd Lynn, Sherrod Small & Godfrey; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 9 & 11, $4 & 1 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 11 & Sat. at 9].
What's Good for the Goose... NY Skits-o-Phrenics pres. ghoulish improv & sketch to herald Halloween's arrival; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 8.
Dance
Ainadamar promises penetrating libretto & engrossing score; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), 718-636-4100; 7:30, $20-$60 [repeats Fri. at 7:30 & Sun. at 3].
Leave Yourself at the Door, Please! "Funny & imaginative," incorporating Brazillian music?you have to think the title sounded better before they translated it; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15-$20 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Rest Stop Rendevouz Jordan Fuchs & other dancers "straddle the boundries between choreography & improvisation"?not unlike your own gas station experiences; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $10-$15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30].
FRIDAY 10/31
Cabaret
Anthony, Felicia, Dorothy, David & Me Judy Kreston & David Lahm perform the work of Anthony Newley, Felicia Sanders & Dorothy Fields; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-265-8133; 7, $20 & $10 min.
Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts a night of tango-trapezeing, rowdy, raunchy burlesque fun; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Pink Rhino Revue Acrobats, sexy chorus girls (one for each finger...um...) & the best talent from Broadway to bohemia, incl. Angelo Iodice (Cirque Du Soleil), Lady Ace, Miss Tickle & Miss Dita Von Teese; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8:30, $25.
Spats White & His Blue Ukulele Celebrate self-proclaimed "vaudeville vampire" Spats' 95th year in the biz (well, not really, but it sure feels that way sometimes); the Maine Lobster, 1631 2nd Ave. (85th St.), 212-560-2649; 9 [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
Sweet Paprika Ophira is joined by out-of-towners Tom Kelley, Tim Krompier & Clara Bijl. Laugh at their accents if nothing else; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.
SATURDAY 11/1
Cabaret
Bang*Bang Burlesque The Bombshell Girls & Lady Ace pres. the Matt Mohr Funeral?also check out "Mom & Dad's Erotic Video Show" in the basement; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-228-4888; 10, $15.
The Golden Girls: Live "Picture it! Sicily, 1931" & a male cast performs memorable episodes from this classic sitcom?the girls, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose & even Sophia, would be proud; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
"Judy Garland Live!" Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia does Judy once more w/help from musical director Byron Sommers; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
Le Scandal Burlesque Fit for the stars! Drew took it off once before, maybe she'll do it again?food & drink served; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), RSVP 212-338-2988, www.lescandal.com; 10:15, $20.
Mantasia Grape feeding, foot massages & rock-hard pecs all for the ladies. Ticklebomb feat. the first all-male burlesque show created by women for women; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8, $35.
The One Madiva! No cash to see the real Madonna? See her favorite faux instead, along w/her "ravishing," "sinsational," "goddess" friends, feat. singer/songwriter Miss Glorya Wholesome; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-802-9502; 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $15-$20.
Sinatra Saturdays Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Comedy Night Nuyorican Rule creator Angelo Lazada pres. different lineup of the best Latino comics every week; Club Rhumba, 396 E. Treemont Ave. (betw. Anthony & Carter Aves.), Bronx, 718-294-1100; 8.
Poole Party Goes Jewish! Quit kveching, it's funny. Sidney Myer pres. Brad Zimmerman, Larry Getlen, Eddie Sarfaty & Jodi Wasserman; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographer Jim Graham leads Porn 101 w/clips that are sure to get you up; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $15-$25.
"The Shapiro Show" Rick Shapiro (Pootie Tang) pres. out of control comedy feat. Hot 97's Jimmy Martinez; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-614-0505; 8, $10.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Get your palm read & have a laugh, w/a psychic & a different set of great stand-up comics every week; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), res. req. 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
Noche Flamenca Soledad Barrio's Madrid-based troupe displays wide variety of flamenco styles & of course, the visions of profound passion they conjure up; Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; 3 & 8, $30-$35 [repeats Sun. at 3, Tues. at 8].
Octogon Break Dance Fest Rock Steady Crew's Alien Ness brings together today's sharpest breakers for an all day get-down; the Point, 940 Garrison Ave. (Barretto St.), Bronx, 718-542-4139; 3.
Soiree Baroque en Haiti The New York Baroque Dance Co., Dallas Black Dance Theater & Concert Royal perform several forms & styles capturing the excitement of dance & music from 18th century French Haiti; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 8, $30 [repeats Sun. at 3].
SUNDAY 11/2
Cabaret
Sinema Sideshow Variety show feat. spoken word, grass-roots films & lyrical observations from Andrew J. Lederer?plus live sitcom, "the Talented Ten"; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-253-5555; 7, $7, $5 adv.
Comedy
Rabbit Stand-up open-mic feat. funny-bunny comics; Revival Lounge, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8.
Dance
Valentina Kozlova teams up w/Andrei Kisselev & the Metro Chamber Orchestra in her new ballet, Medea?also featuring early Kozlova routines; LaGuardia High School, 108 Amsterdam Ave. (64th St.), 212-245-0050; 6, $25-$60.
MONDAY 11/3
Cabaret
Mary Sings Miller Mary Stout last performance of songs by the London composer, Charles Miller; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 6 & 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
Monday Evening Burlesque Miss Saturn & Julie Atlas Muz lead classic tassle-twirling fun; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30.
Comedy
"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods pres. super stand-up from Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards, Steve Byrne, Kyle Grooms, Dawnel Rawlings & Rondel Hartley; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $5 & 1 drink min.
TUESDAY 11/4
Cabaret
Black Box Pam Ann, the "airline stewardess to the stars" hits the big apple before she returns to London; Marion's, 354 Bowery (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 7:30, 9:30.
Laura & Amber The original Amber Von Tussle, Laura Bell Bundy, performs feel good pop goodies w/Amber Rhodes. Last performance; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-505-1700; 7, $10.
The Savage Breast Rock 'n'roll variety show feat. comedy, music & burlesque; the Hook, 18 Commerce St. (betw. Richards & Columbia Sts.), Red Hook, 718-797-3007; 10, $7.
Steven Zumbo performs for just two evenings only; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-757-0788; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly comedy/variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515, www.smarttix.com; 8, $5.
Dance
Fresh Tracks The Dance Insider called it, "an opportunity to sample the hottest compositional & stylistic trends of the downtown zeitgeist."; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices.
George Piper Dances Pretty self-explanatory?quite highly regarded by dance fans in the know; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $36.
THEATER
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Starring Ashley Judd, Jason Patric & Ned Beatty; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $86.25-$66.25. [opens 11/2].
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All Ellen Burstyn stars in adaptation of Allan Gurganus' novel; the Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices. [opens 11/17].
Taboo Boy George & Rosie O'Donnell pull a Themla & Louise...but will someone yell "cut" before they hit the rocks?; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $80-$100. [opens 11/13].
Wicked New musical inspired by the novel inspired by the novel/movie The Wizard of Oz (& starring Joel Grey); Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $40-$100. [opens 10/30].
RECENTLY OPENED
Beyond Recognition "A therapist suddenly recalls the circumstances of his brutal and notorious Central Park beating"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times & prices [through 11/23]
Bold Girls "Rona Munro's tale of women in violence-torn Belfast" extended; 29th Street Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $35 [through 11/1]
Boobs! The Musical "The world according to Ruth Wallis" w/songs from her old catalog & book by Steve Mackes & Michael Whaley; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $50-$55.
bunkerbaby gets a listing, despite the no caps & general grammatical silliness surrounding the title, for the redeeming mention of a "doomsday cult of herbal tea junkies" in the press release; Tonic, 107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-3590; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/8]
Carnival Knowledge "A gasp-inducing journey into the subculture of circus and sideshow"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45.
The Chalk Garden Play by Enid Bagnold made into film starring Hayley Mills; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-929-2228; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10.
The Daughter-in-Law D.H. Lawrence wrote this play?about tension-filled marriage (blame the mother)?in 1911, but no one even knew about it until 1965; Martin L. Platt dir. this resurrection; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; tkts 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19.
De La Guarda Special DJ-enhanced version feat. Derrick May; Daryl Roth Theatre, 20 Union Sq. E. (15th St.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20-$55.
The Dilemma of Drugs "explores the dank, squalid world of drug use...complete with slide show and folk songs"; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-228-4888; Fri. at 8, $10.
Greene: A New Musical Noir Fantasy for the Radio inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 212-414-8181; call for times, $10 don. [through 11/15]
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
The Harlequin Studies "Bill Irwin takes on the historic Harlequin character"?no, not Fabio, but "the lewd and lazy rogue of commedia dell'arte"; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; call for times, $55. [through 11/9].
The Last Resort or Farblondjet "tells the story of a young man as he looks for love amongst the ruins of a dying civilization?the Jewish Catskills"; DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [through 11/19]
Life Interrupted Spalding Gray's latest work-in-progress; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, $20 [through 12/15]
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $22.50.
Mono "Interactive play" moves into new space; Another Urban Riff, 320 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
Moo! The Twisted Tale of Dinky Farms "Animal Farm meets 'Looney Tunes'"; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/15]
The Mystery of Edwin Drood "Rupert Holmes' rollicking tribute to British Music Hall inspired by Charles Dickens' unfinished novel"; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; call for times & prices [through 11/2]
The Night Heron "Griffin and Wattmore are best friends barely surviving in a ramshackle house on the edge of the Fens (a sparse area north of Cambridge, England), when the mysterious and intense Bolla Fogg is invited as a boarder"; Atlantic Theater Co., 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45. [through 11/9].
The Nuclear Family You decide which family member each of these three men portray, they make up the songs; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20.
Recent Tragic Events The press release contains no summary of the plot, but does breathlessly reveal the author, Craig Wright (Six Feet Under), and the lead?the horrific Heather Graham; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times.
The Retreat from Moscow New play by William Nicholson starring Eileen Atkins (Upstairs, Downstairs & Gosford Park), John Lithgow & Ben Chaplin; Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $60-$80. [opens 10/23].
The Rivals Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 18th century farce; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times & prices [through 11/23]
Rock Stars NYC "The newest off-Broadway, live, rock 'n' roll-theater experience" w/music from Copper Pot, Jana Peri, Zeta Bane & Electric Magic Side Show; Polly Esthers, 186 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-249-7373; call for times & prices.
Second Annual Halloween Theatre Festival "Over 25 shows at three seperate Times Square venues" incl. Night of the Living Dead: The Musical & William Shakespeare's Haunted House; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 646-728-0582; call for times, $15 [through 11/3]
Silver Nitrate "Set in the Weimar Republic, the story portrays a group of photographers closeted in their seperate studios until the rise of an oppressive regime invades their world. The action unfolds against a backdrop of live photography sessions on stage that ultimately recreates some of the most famous and stunning photographs of the period"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-868-4444; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [through 11/16]
Terrotica: An Erotic Nightmare "is about the link between fear and arousal"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-946-5734; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mat Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 11/16]
The Threepenny Opera "Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's musical masterpiece satirizes the morals and politics of Weimar Germany, circa 1928, focusing on 'Macheath,' a cunning thief and street thug under the employ of Jonathan Peachum, king of beggars"; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices. [through 11/23].
The Triumph of Eros Play about love affair between George Sand & Alfred deMusset penned by popular biographer Charles Higham; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-414-5420; Thurs. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, call for prices [through 11/9]
U.S.S. Frankenstein "examines amysterious and little known military incident?in July of 1945, a battleship sailed to the South Pacific to deliver key components of the bomb that later detonated over Japan on August 6th. The ship carrying numerous high-ranking personnel, one of whom may have been R.J. Oppenheimer himself, was destroyed on the boyage back..."; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; call for times & prices.
War of the Worlds "65th anniversary concert presentation"; Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-868-4444; Thurs. at 8, call for prices.
What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience member at random (via raffle) to reveal their past lives & "hidden talents"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $35 [through 12/26]
Wilder "is an erotic, chamber musical about a man who looks back on his life having hit puberty while living in a Depression-era bordello"; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & prices.