WEDNESDAY 11/5 WEDNESDAY 11/5 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.
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.
Sunny Side Up Sunny Leigh & her trio perform; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-362-2590; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
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.
Ms. Jackson: Feathers & Flannel Ms. Jackson keeps it real with their brand of all-female, all-hot improv?Feathers & Flannel follows w/set of dripping wet gay improv; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 9:30, $6.
Colin Quinn hosts multi-ethnic uproarious stand-up w/Nick Diapoalo, Dov Davidoff, Jim Norton, Godfrey & Keith Robinson; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m.].
"7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Mistresses" Laugh & keep your husband. "Dr." 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
Ice Theater of New York See the country's finest artistic ice dance in "program of innovative choreography"; Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, Pier 61, 23rd St. (12th Ave.) 7, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
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. at 8, Sun. at 3, Tues. at 8].
Steptext William Forsythe's piece uses music by Bach to become a "classic of deconstructed classicism"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $36 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 2 & 7:30].
THURSDAY 11/6
Cabaret
Domestic Bliss See what happens when housewives go bad... really bad. Dirty Martini, Fritzy Collins, Little Brooklyn & Creamy Stevens pres. tassle-twirling & naughty cake-bakin' fun; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 10, $10.
Ixion The original 1868 burlesque play feat. the World Famous *Bob*, blues diva Lex Grey, Miss Lora Marie & Albert Garzon; Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-253-7246; 9:30, $5.
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.
Black Box Swank airline stewardess to the stars, Pam Ann, brings her hit-show back to the states from London; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-330-6926; 10, $17 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 10, Sun. at 7:30 & 9:30].
Comedy
Brett & Seth A new comedy variety show feat. writers from the Onion, gothing belly dancing & excerpts from the duo's funk-cocaine-musical "Miamiisms"; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 8, $6.
Goumba Johnny's Italian Comedy Special You think he's funny? Like a clown? He's here to amuse you?; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $26.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Homocomicus Gay & lesbian comics Larry Amoros, Jessica Kirson, Marga Gomez, Susan Jeremy & Jim David pres. stand-up; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
Playmobiles The tri-state's only Spanish improvisational group?warning: show not in English; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8, $10.
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].
Dance
Paradise? Norwegian choreographer Kari Hoaas' latest piece is sure to "reconextualize the generic physical vocabulary of the mass media"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 7:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 5].
Rearrangement World premiere of RoseAnne Spradlin's new joint, along with old favorite, under/world?fetishism & body politics, y'all; Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $20 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
SplitStream Contemporary dance artists, Nia Love, Ori Flomin & Osmany Tellez do their things in a shared-program format; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $20 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 11/7
Cabaret
The Glamazons Plus-size dance troupe joins bi porno electro hiphop punk performer Houston Bernard; Acme Underground, 9 Great Jones St. (Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934; 12:45 a.m., $8.
The Golden Girls: Live "Picture it!" New York, 2003," an all-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. [repeats Sat.].
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 (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
Ray Ellin hosts stand-up feat. Kerry McNally, Tim Young, Johnny Lampert, Cory Kahaney, Ellen Cleghorn & JJ Ramirez; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
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 packed all her clothes for the three-hour tour; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-367-8222; 7:30, $10, $8 adv.
Judy Gold joins Dean Edwards, D.C. Benny & Dante Nero for a night of 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.].
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.
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.
3 Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande. Floridian Duncan Jay & Long Islander Allegra Barnett also pres. stand-up; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
Dance
Food for Thought: Dances for Men by Men Sausage-fest curated by Christopher Williams; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $10, $5 w/2 cans of food.
Fridays@Noon: Space Explore the final frontier w/Anita Chang, Chris Ferris, Jessica Nicoll & Barry Oreck, named for his sucking powers?comparable to those of the Oreck XL upright vacuum; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 12 p.m..
Fiona Marcotty Premiere of new duet; M Shanghai Den, 129 Havemeyer St. (betw. Grand & S. 1st Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9300; 8.
Pepatian Special evening curated by Jane Gabriels, exploring Afro-Latino identity & spirituality; Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance , 841 Barretto St. (betw. Garrison & Lafayette Aves.), Bronx, 718-842-5223; 8, $12 [repeats Sat.].
Tradition Unbound Kathak performance feat. works by Kumudini Lakhia; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 866-941-FEST; 8, $20 [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 11/8
Cabaret
Amber Ray feat. barely legal burlesque w/Boybar & Perfedia. Don't miss the "Name that Cock!" contest; Slide, 356 Bowery (betw. E. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 917-204-2476; 10, $8.
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.
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends The Precious Peppermint Gummy Bear 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.
Grindhouse-A-Go-Go Farewell Reunion A farewell reunion feat. sentimental video clips, free beer, Faceboy & the O'Debra twins; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m, $10.
"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.
The Karaoke Show The creators of the Donkey Show bring you their rendition of The Comedy of Errors. Feel free to rock the mic & grind after the show; China Club, 268 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-398-3800; 7, $35-55.
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.
Melodious Din: ONLY Once Upon A Time Be a part of an improvised animated movie musical w/dance numbers & talking animals; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
"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.
Tommy Vee pres. songs from his latest CD, Liquid Life?plus, the Bombshell Girls get randy & hope you will too; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-228-4888; 11:30, $15.
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.
Mike King pres. stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Sherry Davy, Frank Gia & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8, 10, 12:30, $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 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 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.
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
"Cinderzilla" De Facto Dance & Miho Konai pres. piece combing the stories of...yup, you guessed it. Perhaps de facto is Latin for "stay home"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 3, free.
Food for Thought: Know New Playing on words, making no sense?Jeanine Durning curates; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $10, $5 w/2 cans of food.
HATCH New work by "established & emerging choreographers & performance artists in an informal setting"?feat. Bernier Dance, Carol Cheung, Harvard Contemporary Dance Ensamble, Odanata Dance Project & lots more; the Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.
SUNDAY 11/9
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.), 212-253-5555; 9, $5.
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.
Dance
Food for Thought: In Good Company Questionable. Curated by Gina Gibney?bring two cans of food & save five bucks; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $10.
Maqamikaze Dance Theatre Mix of Egyptian bellydance & American vaudeville; Club Europa, 98-104 Meserole Ave. (Manhattan Ave.), Greenpoint, 646-322-4051; 7:30.
Scratch That Marjorie Gamso & Sophia Orlow team up to display multiple versions of one dance; Construction Company, 10 E. 18th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-924-7882; 5, $5.
MONDAY 11/10
Cabaret
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
Eating It Judy Gold pres. stand-up w/Dan Powell, Matt Goldich, Eddie Brill, Chelsea Peretti & Matt Walsh; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8 incl. free drink.
Louis Ramey likes funny accents, which is why it's funny to listen to him. Ray Ellin & Pete Correale join him; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 11/11
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
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.
THEATER
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. [opens 11/19].
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].
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]
Blood Sky "Three voices, one woman, a buried memory of a terrible act of violence"; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; call for times, $16-$19 [through 11/30]
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.
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), 212-929-2228; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10.
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.
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 11/30]
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 11/23]
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]
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 12/9]
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"?!?!?!?!; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15-$20 [through 11/30]
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]
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.
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. 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 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.
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 12/14]
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]
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.
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.