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WEDNESDAY 10/8
Cabaret
Elvis Has Entered the Building! See dead-on impersonator of the side-burned king of rock 'n roll, occasionally all jazzed up in glitter & gold; Trailer Park Lounge, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10.
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.
Reno The Dixon Place Veterans Series lets you choose between Church/State; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-1975; 7:30, $10.
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.
"Boxed Laughter" Stand-up comedy?prepackaged for your ease & enjoyment; Jack Dempsey's Public House, 61 2nd Ave. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-388-0662; 8, $5 & 1 drink min.
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; 10.
Kevin Flynn Irish madman joins fellow stand-ups Peter Bales, Jersey boy Steve Byrne, Rob Magnotti & Sherrod Small; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 &10:30, Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Jim Florentine Stand-up comedian expects you to giggle, uproariously; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $16.50 & 2 drink min.
Republican Riot What's funnier than republican minorities? Stand-up, apparently, hosted by Fox News' Julia Gorin & NY Post's Robert George; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Classical Dance From India Chandra Banerjee, Osundara Mayuri & Parul Shah perform classic Bharata Natyam, Odissi & Kathak Indian dance styles; Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, 1 University Pl. (betw. Flatbush & DeKalb Aves.), Bklyn , 718-488-1051; 12.
THURSDAY 10/9
Cabaret
Breaking News Political cartoonists & commentators incl. Art Spiegelman (Maus), Joe & Chad Nackers (The Onion) & Tom Tomorrow (This Modern World) explore the madness of media; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-0351; 7.
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.
Magical Madness Cadabra, Cardone & Gorlick perform weird rituals, the "warlock test" & tricks incl. voice-throwing & mind-reading; Tagine Dining Gallery, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292, www.magical-madness.com; 7:30, $10.
"The Pleiades" Greek Mythology & burlesque combined w/Lex Grey, Albert Garzo & the world famous *Bob*; Balanza, 462 Lorimer St. (betw. Grand & Maujer Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-5055; 9, $7.
Starshine Burlesque Creamy Stevens & Little Brooklyn pres. go-go girls, pasties & other burlesque favorites?plus soundscapes from Master Jack Fetterman & the Meat Mistress; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 10, $5 & 1 dink min.
Dance
Ben Munisteri Dance Project pres. excerpts from "Muse of Fire" feat. four dance sections w/"brief, frank & witty monologues by Ben"?plus sections of "Not Human" & "The Day I Learned to Swim"; World Financial Center Winter Garden, West St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-945-0505, www.worldfinancialcenter.com; 12:15.
The Sound of Ocean Taiwan's U Theater makes BAM debut w/"rhythmically propelled, intensely physical exploration of water's cyclical journey from mere drop to stream to river to sea"?directed & choreographed by Liu Ching-Ming; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), 718-636-4100; 7:30, $20-$45 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 10/10
Cabaret
Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts evening of oddities incl. tango on a trapeze w/guests Adira & Quincy; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
"Shock and Awe A-Go-Go!" Hosts Epstein & Hassan ("the Black & the Jew") pres. "wet-dream play" feat. fetish acts & erotic circus entertainment; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 11:30, $15.
Simone Daughter of sultry singer Nina Simone & star of Aida performs with her band, BluSyde; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
Tower of Babble Jennifer Ostrega tries to survive the man's world of corporate america amidst pink slips, branding-happy VPs & outsourced compassion; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak's ambitious comedic undertaking feat. seven shows incl. "the Perfect Taco," "Stockholm Syndrome" & "Late Night Ritalin"; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.].
"The Julian Chagrin Show" Israeli/British star Chagrin returns to the U.S. after 10 years to perform visual comedy show feat. Rolanda Chagrin & Yafit Hallely?plus vignettes incl. "Lady Nicotine" & "Mime Commentary"; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, $30 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Laurie Kilmartin Another banging stand-up line-up as usual, feat. Mike King, Greg Rogell, Frank Gia & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].
Komedy Kebob Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby host live comedy in da burg?if you still dare go; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3313; 8:30.
Margaret Cho Revolution Tour Mistress of comedy returns to kick ass w/Trevann Ent & Bill Silva; Beacon Theater, 2124 B'way (74th St.), res. req. 212-307-4747, www.ticketmaster.com; 8, $35.50-$68.50 [repeats Sat.].
"The Shapiro Show" Rick Shapiro (Pootie Tang) pres. out of control comedy feat. Hot 97's Jimmy Martinez, comic Exiene & poet Renda; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-614-0505; 8, $10.
The Strange Box of Dr. Oddbody The Doc calls forth talks of revenge, dark desire, madness & horror from his Strange Box?odd indeed; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $7.
3 Way Mexican Lei That lei joke never gets tired! Duncan Jay, Allegra Barnett & Shevy Berkovits let up-and-comers iron out the kinks in their routines?a drink buys you a seat or six minutes on stage; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
Dance
"Danzas Espanolas" NY-based Spanish dance co. performs authentic folk & flamenco dances?proceeds benefit Green-Wood Cemetery's endangered monuments; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), RSVP 718-857-4816, www.gowanus.com; 8, $30 [repeats Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 3].
"Disillusioned" World-premiere of choreographer Daniel Catanach's originial work, combining Ballet's "classic form with urban moves"?feat. guest artist Danny Tidwell; Henry St. Settlement Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), RSVP 212-598-0400, www.theatermania.com; 8, $12, $6 child. [repeats Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 3].
"Locus" Choreographers Eun Jung Gonzalez & Catey Ott "illuminate hidden truths through movement, sound & light" in "musical journey" feat. dancers Samantha Harvey, Toni Melaas & Dusan Tynek; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-674-8194, www.danspaceproject.org; 8:30, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Ollin Yolitzin (Life & Movement) Artistic director Yloy Ybarra pres. "stunning" dance production "bursting w/life, color & lavish costumes"?feat. the Children of East Harlem Fiesta Mexicana & Mariachi Angeles de Puebla; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Sunnyside, 718-729-3880; 8, $28, $25 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].
"Tuscan Dance in Movement" Ballet company Compagnia Virgilio Sieni Danza pres. contemporary dance performance entitled "Empty Space Reqiuem"?as part of ongoing Tuscan dance series; John Jay College Theater, 899 8th Ave. (58th St.), 212-279-4200, www.ticketcentral.com; 7:30, $25-$30.
Verve Dances Choreographer Spela Sterle pres. evening of contemporary dance fused w/"movement & an eclectic blend of art media"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Witness Human Flight!!! Choreographer Elizabeth Streb pres. unique performance that is "one part X-Games, one part circus & one part modern dance"; S.L.A.M., 51 N. 1st St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-384-6491, www.strebusa.org; 7, $15 [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 10/11
Cabaret
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Night of dancing to the hottest dance music of the 80s & 90s, w/two live shows feat. sinsational Cindy, precious Miss Passion, Miss Pearl & ravishing Miss Reality; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $20.
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; 9 & 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.
Ute Lemper German singer returns w/her smokey voice & personality to match; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 8, $35.
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.
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.
A Touch of Venus Elizabeth Hodes stars in cabaret drama about Lotte Lenya, Marlene Dietrich & Edith Piaf feat. classics incl. 'mack the knife'; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), res. req. 212-265-8133; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlin hosts a night of stand-up feat. Rich Duncan, Abby Scott, Rena Zager & Dan Allen; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Ray Ellin hosts stand-up feat. Kerry McNally, Lynn Koplitz, Kurt Metzger, Cory Kahaney, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch pres. stand-up from Liam McEneaney, Jayson Cross, Matt Goldich, Nellie Stevens & Erin Brown; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 9, $5.
Rock 2: The New Rock Albers Show Award winning comic/singer has added an American Flag cape to his bunny ears getupñare you ready for him?; the Duplexx, 46 Washington Ave. (betw. Flushing & Park Aves.), Ft. Greene, RSVP 212-352-3101; 5, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" T-Dogg hosts 18 & over comedy, music, sketches & psychic games feat. Joe Polacik, Melanie Klein, Erin Brown & the Tommy Koenig Show Band; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), res. req. 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
Flamenco Live flamenco w/legendary dancer Jorge Navarro, singer Felix de Triana & dancers Erika Valero, Ingrid Macarena, Maria Sami & Gigi; Alegrias Restaurant, 239 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 917-880-9737; 8:30 & 11, $10.
SUNDAY 10/12
Cabaret
Let's Duet: A Celebration of Friendship and Song Singers Connie Pachl & Bill Daugherty perform Broadway & jazz standards w/several original pieces; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
"A Little This and That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives a 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song & dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-253-5555; 8, $5.
Comedy
Gotham All Stars: All Pro Show! Stand-up from Jim, Wali Collins & Mike Birbiglia; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Columbus Day Weekend Show Evening of stand-up feat. Russ Meneve, Laurie Kilmartin, Mary Dimino, Sandy Marks & Donte Nero; Sam's, 263 W. 45th St. (8th Ave.), 212-719-3020; 8, $10 & $10 min.
Cult:45 Liam McEneaney (Premium Blend & Comic Remix) gives you 45-mins. of stand-up; Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270; 6.
Dance
Suzanne Farrell Ballet Brilliant "dance-turned-artistic director" brings "handpicked selection dancers" to a "rich mixed repertory program"; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, Campus Rd. (Flatbush Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 2, $30.
MONDAY 10/13
Cabaret
Monday Evening Burlesque Scotty the Big Blue Bunny & Selena Vixen take part in "classic burlesque tassel-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.
Eating It Andres Bouchet hosts night of stand-up feat. promising comics incl. Colin Quinn, Craig Baldo, Bryan Tucker, DJ Hazard, Laurie Kilmartin & Pete Dominick; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8.
Russ Meneve Conan & Comedy Central veteran joins slew of up-and-comers incl. Providence native Paul Mercurio & Steve Marshall; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Colin Quinn Kiss him he's Irish! Not true of fellow stand-upers Pete Coreale, Adam Ferrara, Greg Giraldo, Godrey & Kevin Brennan; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 10/14
Cabaret
"The Rat Pack Review" Kevin James & Frank Bray perform hits by "ol' blue eyes" & the dashing Dean?plus comedy from Al Del Bene; Nolita Tavern, 30 Spring St. (Mott St.), 917-237-1901; 9 & 11.
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.
Gotham All Stars: All Pro Show! Stand-up from Gregg Rogell; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Akram Khan Co. pres. "Kaash," a "fast & furious fusion of contemporary dance w/the classical Indian dance form, Kathak"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800, www.joyce.org; 8, $36.
"Split Sides" No one knows what will happen?not even the perfomers?at opening night world-premiere of choreographer Merce Cunningham's new dance performed by the Merce Cunningham Dance Co. & tonight, feat. live music by Radiohead & Sigur RÛs; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100, www.bam.org; 8, $55-$80.
The Symmetry of One Original "interdisciplinary collaborative work" from director Fletcher Holmes & choreographer Amy Rance; One Arm Red, 45 Main St. (betw. Washington & Front Sts.), Brooklyn, 718-797-0046; www.onearmred.com; 7, $10.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS
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].
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].
Smashing "Twenty-one-year-old Abby, globetrotting daughter of a New York literary lion, discovers she is the undisguised subject of a sexy and scathing best-selling novel by her first lover. Seeking revenge, she and her Madonna-woshipping best friend, Clea, embark on a pilgrimage to London that prompts unexpected consequences"; Intar 53, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15. [opens 10/12, through 10/26].
Touch "tells the story of a young astronomer and his vivacious soulmate who have the perfect life together until a random act of violence tears them apart"; The Women's Project Theatre, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45. [opens 10/9].
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
Arsat, One Day More Two one-acts inspired by writings of Joseph Conrad; Baruch College, 17 Lexington Ave. (23rd St), 212-387-1136; call for times, $15-$19. [through 10/18].
Bad Dames Go to Hell "Murder, mayhem and morphine on the China Sea followed by deception, danger and dreams on Broadway"; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-724-8640; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15. [through 10/18]
Blue Surge "Curt is a small-town cop. Sandy is a 19-year-old, female prostitute. [Play] delves deeply into the small space that can divide a feeling of hope from one of hopelessness"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $20, $15 st.. [through 10/17]
Bold Girls "Rona Munro's tale of women in violence-torn Belfast"; 29th Street Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $35. [through 10/18]
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.
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.
Days of Wine and Roses "examines a torrid relationship that was solidified and ultimately destroyed by alcohol"; Walker Space, 46 Walker St. (Church St.), 212-501-4069; Wed.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $19. [through 10/18]
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.
Dream on Monkey Mountain Revival of Derek Walcott's drama starring Andre De Shields; Classical Theater of Harlem, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19. [through 10/26].
5 O'Clock Based on the life of Freud's daughter, Anna (the title of the play is an allusion to her daily psychoanalytic appointments w/dad?yikes); Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for times, $15. [through 10/25].
4 or 5 Stories About Doing It NYPress alum Bob Powers's one-man show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 307 W. 22nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves), 212-366-9176; Thurs. at 8, $5. [through 10/16]
Good Morning, Bill P.G. Wodehouse...need we say more?; Connelly Theatre, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; call for times, $19. [through 10/12].
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 10/26].
In Search of Tulla Berman One-woman show by Robin Hopkins?"is she clairvoyant, or has she just had too many margaritas?"; Pelican Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (8th Ave.), 212-613-0925; Wed. & Thurs. at 7. [through 10/9]
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]
Mama, I Want to Sing The "classic black musical" by Vy Higginsen & Ken Wydro returns; Williams CME Church, 2225 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (betw. 131st & 132nd Sts.), 212-868-4444; Sat. at 1, 4:30 & 8, $30-$35. [through 10/25]
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.
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; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $20.
Okay Taylor Mac Bower plays seven alternative-type teens on their way to prom; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Sat. & Sun. at 7, $15. [through 10/19]
Philip, Seymour, & Hoffman "takes a journey through the hypocrisy of our culture, and even stops along the way to focus on the wars that are carefully hidden in modern day suburban homes"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), tkts 212-560-2265; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15. [through 10/26]
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 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.
Romeo & Juliet The only explanation for this modernization we can find on the press release being the intriguing (?) phrase "welcome to Texas"; Wow Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15. [through 10/25]
A Stoop on Orchard Street From Eastern Europe to the Lower East Side; the Mazer, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
13th Avenue "Interactive" play by Jonathan Rackman; Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-1767; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $25. [through 10/25]
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].
To My Chagrin "A butch grandmother's rock 'n' roll lullaby"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 5, $20, $12 st./s.c.. [through 10/26]
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.), 212-505-1700; call for times & 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; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, $35. [through 10/17]