WEDNESDAY 11/19 WEDNESDAY 11/19 Cabaret Elvis ...
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, free .
The Glamazons They'll strip dance their way into your cold & calloused heart; CB's 313 Gallery, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 10, $5.
Lucky Stiff Join the family, the Bindlestiff family, or at least their circus. It's sword-swallowing fun for the entire adult family; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-349-4800; 9, $11.
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney pres. vaudeville reminiscent of Moulin Rouge (minus Nicole Kidman)?feat. singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers & fire workers; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 9:30, $25.
Carole Bayer Sager The Boy From Oz songwriter performs; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), res. req. 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $30 min. [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
2want2: The New Bohemia The lucsious Meow Meow joins German hottie (aren't they all) Daniel Isengart for a return to the days of black berets, as well as some super smooth songs; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 11, $10.
Comedy
Sandra Bernhard "Sharp wit and irreverent insights" from the fierce big mouthed comedian; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30, $13. [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 7:30, Fri. at 7:30 & 9:30].
Colin Quinn joins other tough guys Adam Ferrara, Kevin Brennan, Nick Dipoalo, Godrey & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
Comedy Therapy The Mo Ho hosts a night of stand-up w/Nicole Korkolis, Stacy Honeycutt, Leanna Conley, Ann Design, Jonathan Martin & John Marshall; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 8, free .
Garlic Breath feat. 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, free .
Kevin Brennan pres. stand-up w/Billy Burr & Rob Magnotti; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50.
"7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Mistresses" Laugh & keep your husband. "Doctor" Faith instructs & provokes w/charts & stories from her days as a stripper & stand-up comic; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-505-7227; 6, $15 & 2 drink 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; 8, $30-$35. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3].
THURSDAY 11/20
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, free .
Automatic Vaudeville Cracked vaudeville performers Hilly & Gavin Souchet tickle our fancy w/this weekly variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-981-9722; 8, $5.
Starshine Burlesque Master Jack Fetterman & the Meat Mistress 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.
Everything About Yuriko One-woman musical comedy about a Japanese girl exploring her identity in America; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Uncensored Comedy Greg Wilson pres. stand-upers such as Jim Norton, Godfrey & Dustin Chafin; 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].
Comedy Soapbox feat. a different stand-up line-up each week.; Nevada Smith's, 74 3rd Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-982-2591; 9, $10.
If We Were Men We'd Be Famous Enjoy the appropriately bitter stand-up & story-telling of Shecky Beagleman, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Franca Vercelloni. Come on, if they were men you'd go; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), RSVP 212-366-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
The Julie 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"; Arclight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-787-8716; 8, $60. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Thursday Night Comedy Show Hogwild hosts a set of new comics each week; Hiroko's Place, 75 Thompson St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-625-1303; 8, 1 item min.
29th Street Social Club A night where new improv ensembles come to strut their stuff; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $6.
Whip it Up Connie Perry hosts comedy variety show; the Belt, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-563-0487; 10, free .
Dance
"Ramayana 2K3" Premiere of electronica dance drama based on ancient Hindu myth; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; call for times, $20.
Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan pres. "Moon Water," a pure dance work based on tai chi & martial arts; BAM Cafe, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn, 718-636-4139; 7:30, $20-$50. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Flamenco con cuerpo y alma, frijoles y medium pepsi. Actually, Spanish dancers from Spain?if their show is half as passionate as their flyer...hot damn!; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Sunnyside, 718-729-3880; 8, $28. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].
Julia Ritter Performance Group pres. "Klep"?get ready for this: "fear is a kleptomaniac in the shop of possibilities." Yes! It's so true!; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Newsteps Dance series for emerging choreographers & lovers; Mulberry Street Theater, 70 Mulberry St. (Bayard St.), 212-349-0438; 8, $12. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Niles Ford pres. "A Dream Deferred"?hybrid of ballet, moderm, jazz & street dance in a show about Ford's own law school acceptance; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 7:30, $15. [repeats Fri. & Sat., Sun. at 5].
Riedel Dance Theater pres. inaugural season?"a whale of a good time," says Backstage magazine; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $20. [repeats Sat.-Mon.].
FRIDAY 11/21
Cabaret
Dean Edwards joins Angelo Lozado, Laurie Kilmartin & Mary Dimino for stand-up; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
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.
The Flying Karamazov Brothers A group of comic jugglers destined to make you laugh; Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave. (betw. Elm & Carver St.), Huntington, NY, 631-549-ARTS; 8 & 10:30, $35.00.
The Glamazons do some saucy little (okay, rather big) numbers; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $8.
The Golden Girls: Live "Picture it!" New York, 2003, an all-male cast performs memorable episodes from the 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. [repeats Sat.].
Guys as Dolls Joe Posa & Joe Schmitz's belt the best of the one-named ladies: Liza, Madonna & Britney!; Iridium Room, 1650 B'way (51st St.), 212-582-2121; 7, $25-$27.50. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Happy Hour Salon Singer-comic Joanna Parson pres. work by Jennifer Ostrega & comic writers Allen Salkin & Gersh Kuntzman; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-333-4141; 6.
Let's Duet: A Celebration of Friendship & 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; 6:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Pink Rhino Revue Acrobats, sexy chorus girls & 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.
Screw You Stephen Goldstein's one-man satiric cabaret; Museum of the American Piano, 291 B'way (Reade St.), RSVP 212-406-5242; 7, $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.), 212-327-4800; 9, free . [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
Arnez J knocks your socks off w/out-of-control stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30, $30 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Gilligan's Island: the Lost Episodes Marc Adam Smith directs cast of castaways through totally unauthorized parody of the series, revealing secrets incl. how Mrs. Howell managed to bring so much for the three-hour tour; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $10, $8 adv.
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, free .
The McKellog Report News you can't trust?at least they're honest about it. Reliably unpredictable improv comedy; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
No Relation Comedy Show Joe & Anthony DeVito (no relation, ba-da-bum) pres. stand-up by Laurie Kimartin, Bayne Gibby & John Fisch; Jack Dempsey's Pub, 36 W. 33rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-629-9899; 8-10:30, $5 & 1 item min.
Noo Yawk Tawk NY Times touted this improv team, "a superb multi-ethnic group"; Sofia's, 221 W. 46th St. (B'way), 212-719-5799; 11, $10.
Sweet Paprika Seth Morris & Amanda Melson join hosts Ophira Eisenberg & Allison Castillo; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.
3 Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande. Or sign up for some stand-up w/Floridian Duncan Jay & Long Islander Allegra Barnett; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
Wali Collins Jim David & DC Benny do stand-up; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, 10:30, $16. [repeats Sat.].
William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Kurt Metzger, Ellen Cleghorn, Rick Mann, Vanessa Hollingshead & Cory Kahaney; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17.
Dance
The Distinguished Faculty/Alumni Concert It is what it is, you can read; Frederick Loewe Theater, 35 W. 4th St. (Greene St), 212-992-5400; 8, $10. [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2].
Fridays @ Noon "Environment" feat. Ian Spencer Ball, Joshua Bisset & Andrea Shasgus; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 12 p.m.
Global Beat of the Boroughs Song & dance of Mali & the Ivory Coast; Peter J. Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, 95th St. (B'way), 212-864-5400; 8, $26, $21 st./s.c.
SATURDAY 11/22
Cabaret
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.), 212-691-1900; 10:15, $20.
Bang*Bang Burlesque The Bombshell Girls & Lady Ace are joined by Cecilia "the Blaze" Bravo & Tommy Vee?also check out "Mom & Dad's Erotic Video Show" in the basement; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-228-4888; 10, $15.
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Miss Ariel Sinclair joins the Sinsational Cindy & the Tempting Miss Tracy for glamorous drag & transgender acts w/DJ Grim's evil beats; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15-$20.
"Judy Garland Live!" Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia 's last show as Judy; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
The Karaoke Show The Donkey Show creators bring you their rendition of The Comedy of Errors?feel free to rock the mic or grind after the show; China Club, 268 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-398-3800; 7, $35-$55.
"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, free .
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.
Ute Lemper The diva returns, singing the jazz standards as only she can; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), RSVP 212-228-6300; 8, $35.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts a night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha feat. stand-up by Ritch Duncan, Jordan Carlos, Amber Tozer & Tom McCaffrey; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
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, free .
Mike King joins Frank Gia, Sherry Davy, Laurie Kilmartin & Greg Vacarello for stand-up; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $10 & 2 drink min.
"Poole Party" Ron Poole pres. stand-up w/Tracy Esposito, Lisa Nunn, Sidney Myer, & Julio Diaz; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The New Rock Albers Show" Back-to-back winner of MAC award for stand-up comedy, Albers dons his rabbit ears & Brooks Brothers suit to perform his trademark blend of surreally hilarious comedy & music; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438, RSVP 212-868-4444; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Stella: An Evening of Big Room Comedy Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter & David Wain host "New York's premier showcase for alternative and mainstream comedy"; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 7:30, $12.
"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.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
X Plus One Improv 1940s sci-fi radio drama, complete w/liver failure & lung disease?feel free to BYOB; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
Dance
HATCH New work by "established & emerging choreographers & performance artists in an informal setting"; the Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.
SUNDAY 11/23
Cabaret
"A Little This & That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives a 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song & dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 9, $5.
"Raelian Cabaret" Chris Rael pres. music by Rebecca Moore & Prevention of Blindness, Brian Dewan & "the Devil You Know"; Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 8.
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.), 212-677-5368; 7, $7, $5 adv.
Steve Marzullo performs w/Andrea Burns, Rosena Hill, Julia Murney, Billy Porter & Ric Ryder; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212.255.5438; 9, $12 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Folk Dance Theater Dance from Central Asia, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria & Moldova, the most densely populated of all former USSR countries?go figure!; Adolph Ochs School Theater, 440 W. 53rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-582-7420; 5, $15, $10 st./s.c.
Sally Silvers & Pooh Kaye share a program of films, duets & solos in progress?porn stars?; Construction Company, 10 E. 18th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-924-7882; 5, $5.
MONDAY 11/24
Cabaret
Michael Feinstein This Grammy-nominee will enchant you w/his soothing piano renditions of jazz classics; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), RSVP 212-339-4095, ticketmaster.com; 8:30, $60 & $30 min.
Isabel Rose Does Anything But Love Ms. Rose celebrates new release, Anything But Love, singing standards from the movie & the great American songbook; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $20.
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, free .
Voodoolulu- Half Past Blue Toys in Babeland sponsors an evening of perversly good humor w/Girlbomb, the O'Debra Twins, La Ruocco & Lynne Procope. Come for the laughs, stay for the sex toy raffle; Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. (betw. Frost & Richardson Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770; 10.
Comedy
Peter Bales from Long Island joins other wannabe NYers, Jersey gal Jessica Kirson & Jersey boy Russ Meneve for stand-up; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50. [repeats Tues.].
"Eating It" Rich Duncan pres. stand-up w/Kyria Abrahams, Michael Bernard, Jonathan Corbett & Andreas DuBouchet; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8 incl. free drink.
The Neutrino Video Projects Change your perspective when the movie makers turn their improvised cameras on you. The show begins w/ one audience-generated idea & ends w/you on the big screen; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 9:30, $6.
Dance
Body Blend Dance series of mixed media curated by Sara Juli & Alexx Schilling; Dixon Place at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.) 8, $12.
Movement Research feat. choreographers Edisa Weeks, Ann Liv Young & Ursula Eagly; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-0351; 8.
TUESDAY 11/25
Cabaret
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.
Comedy
Chopshtick The best in self-depricating Asian-American comedy; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Look on the Bright Side Kimmy Gatewood performs her rock'n'roll comedy album every week; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), RSVP 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 9, $5.
Dance
"The Bridge" Works in progress, movement theater series; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $10.
Balachine 100: The Centennial Celebration The New York City Ballet's opening night?they'll supply the weed but you need to bring some Dutch Masters; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 7, $20-$100.
Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco Unparalleled flamenco incl. pure traditional & contemporary cutting-edge; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.
THEATER
A Christmas Carol Special open rehearsal today w/complete cast; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; Thurs. at 11.
The Last Supper "Honest-to-God dinner theater" in the playwright's own pad; Ed Schmidt's Apartment, 154 W. 27th St., #4W (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 718-499-7758; Fri. & Sat. at 7, $50-$75. [opens 12/14].
Tales from the Manhattan Woods New musical based on Die Fledermaus; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-502-0318; call for times, $24.50-$37.50. [opens 11/20].
RECENTLY OPENED
Anna in the Tropics Jimmy Smits makes his B'way debut in Pulitzer-Prize winning play; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $81.25-$21.25.
Birdy A new play by Naomi Wallace, adapted from the novel by William Wharton (which the Nick Cage film was based on); The Women's Project Theatre, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 [through 12/21]
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.
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.
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), 718-274-7966; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10.
Diss Diss and Diss Dat "A new hiphop musical based on the music of the Funke Natives, well-known Harlem rappers of the late 80s and early 90s"; Henry St. Settlement Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Wed.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 12/7]
Eat Fest: Fall 2003 "Ambitious, short-play festival"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 12/14]
Epic Family Epic, or the Hell Family Supper is put on by "hearing, hard of hearing and deaf performers using spoken English and American sign language"; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; call for times & prices.
An Evening w/Johnny Valiant Two-time World Wide Wrestling Federation champion in monologue about life on the mat; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Sat. at 10, call for price.
The Exonerated Four real-life, former death-row inmates who were eventually acquited portray themselves for one week in long-runnng, off-B'way play; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; call for times & prices.
Fathers and Sons Based on the novel by Ivan Turgenev; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; Sat. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 11/24]
The Good Faith: 1940-1990 "Musical drama of good intentions, betrayal & misplaced devotion among Jehovah's Witnesses"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; call for times, $15 [through 12/7]
Hoopla, Such Is Life "Theater and music in roaring-twenties Berlin"; Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St. (5th Ave.), 212-294-8301; Wed. at 7.
Jackie Mason Laughing Room Only Jackie goes burlesque w/singing dancers, no less; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$90.
The Legacy Codes "Inspired by the nuclear espionage case of Dr. Wen Ho Lee, the Chinese-American scientist accused of giving nuclear secrets to the People's Republic of China"; West End Theater Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-279-4200; Wed. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $39-$45.
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 12/22]
Lilia! Libby Skala plays her grandmother, a Hitler refugee turned zipper factory employee turned Broadway star; Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Mon. & Tues. at 7, $20 [through 12/16]
Mahler: the Man Who Was Never Born "A stranger from another universe...a troubled young man...and a beautiful woman seer will embark upon a journey to change the course of history, but the history of which world"?just a wee bit over our heads; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $15-$20 [through 12/14]
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $22.50.
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 11/22]
My Big Gay Italian Wedding Needless to say, the plot revolves around a few obstacles to a traditional Catholic affair...; Actor's Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Christopher Sts.), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 10, mat. Sat. at 3, $40.
No Exodus "A barefoot and stuttering Shepard is approached by God and asked to go back to Egypt to confront the powerful Pharaoh. Armed with little more than a phrase, 'I am that I am,' he unhappily obliges"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 11/29]
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), & 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 11/30]
Roadhouse: The Stage Version of the Cinema Classic that Starred Patrick Swayze, Except This One Stars Taimak from the 80s Cult Classic The Last Dragon Wearing a Blonde Mullet Wig It seems obvious there is only one, or rather two, things to add: Who will replace Jeff Healey & Sam Elliott; Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 718-637-3527; call for times & prices [through 11/29]
A Rockette's Tail Just in time for the holidays, but leave the kiddies at home; Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 12/28]
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.
Tape "pits two best friends against each other when one tries to get the other to reveal that he date raped a girl they both went out with in high school ten years before"; The Flatiron Playhouse, 119 W. 23rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [through 12/13]
Terrotica: An Erotic Nightmare "is about the link between fear and arousal"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844 or 212-358-3657; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mat Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 11/23]
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].
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 voyage back..."; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; 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; call for times, $35 [through 1/2]
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.