WEDNESDAY 9/4
Cabaret
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.]. Comedy
Richie Byrne Stand-up w/Jerry Diner, Billy Burr, John Rizzo, Jim Norton & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.]. Dumbo Comedy Brooklyn neighborhood hosts comedians Al Lubell, D.C. Benny, Deidre Sullivan, Poppi Kramer, Karith Foster & Doug Saulnier; Water Street Bar, 66 Water St. (betw. Dock & Main Sts.), Dumbo, 718-625-9352; 8, $10 incl. 2 drinks. Greg Fitzsimmons Deceivingly ordinary guy reveals there's a wild man inside; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18-$22 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30]. Homo Comicus Not just a clever name! Uber drag king Bob Montgomery hosts unique comedy from Mike Albo, Jaffe Cohen, Judy Gold, Susan Jeremy & others; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min. New Faces of Comedy Jill Twiss, Luke Ward, Dan Ahdoot, Nicole Korkolis, Gabe Waldman, Greg Contreras, Kathleen Regan, Sonny Hoang & Sudha & Will McKinley do more than get their feet wet; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min. Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Tom Papa & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.]. Renayldo Rey BET's Comic View co-host adds some flava to your night w/stand-up at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $17-$22 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 10, Fri. at 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 12:30 a.m.]. Dance
Making Dance: Documents from Judson Memorial Church, 1958-1968 The city may slow down during the summer, but you can always reminisce over past performances w/this exhibition of posters, fliers, programs, photographs & scores at NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (LaGuardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; call for times, free [through 10/18]. THURSDAY 9/5
Cabaret
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles some ivories in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.]. Comedy
Ka-Baam!! NYC's cartoon & music communities unite to bring this 90-minute comic book adventure to life; Chasama Theatre, 111 W. 42 St. (betw B'way & 6th Ave.), 646-230-1393; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.]. Dance
DanceNow/NYC 2002 Eighth-annual festival feat. more than 150 choreographers & companies performing at various NYC spots; 888-996-KIDS for locations, prices & complete sched. [through 9/14]. Kaleidoscope New choreography by Erica Dankmeyer; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.]. FRIDAY 9/6
Comedy
Bill Burr Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy, Greg Rogell & Dan Naturemen; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:15 a.m.]. Kevin Downey Jr. Stand-up w/Pete Correale, AL Lubel, Russ Meneve & Mike Friedman; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.]. The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up for the tragically single crowd?who'd be eating alone if they weren't all here together; back room at Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free. Three Course Comedy The Jolly Lllamas serve healthy helpings of sketch & improv based on audience suggestions; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $5. Dance
Alona Mor Dance Co. pres. Alone No More, an "evening-length work for seven performers" from Israeli choreographer Alona Mor; Gene Frankel Theater Workshop, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-243-5833; 7 & 9 [repeats Sat. at 7 & 9, Sun. at 7]. SATURDAY 9/7
Cabaret
Judy Garland Live! Our favorite Judy, Tommy Femia, beautifully channels classics like "Get Happy" & "Stormy Weather" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [through 9/21]. Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra?& listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min. Comedy
B.E.Tenseventeen Night 10:17 Comedy Night hosts Michael & Bricken entertain w/sketch comedy. Plus, the best black comics around Marina Franklin, Nikki Carr, Lloyd Diamond, Kareen Green & token white musical guests, the Rob & Mark Show?plus Utz chips or pretzels for all; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5. "Big Vagina Monologues" & "Unemployed" Jackie Clark tackles the mystery of the unusually large American labia, while Paul Scheer makes the most of sleeping in & awaiting his check; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7 for both. The Carmen Mofongo Show: Tales From Nueva York Michele Carlo becomes the Spanglish singing fashionista w/natives incl. Bruce Smolanoff, Frankie Clinton & Girlbomb; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $10 incl. free rum & coke. Poole Party Summer's heat may be nearing its end, but Ron Poole is just getting warmed up! Jump in for adult swim, variety show style at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs He's back by demand! The man in the Brooks Bros. Suit w/the bunny ears & tail pokes fun at everyone & sings out at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-206-1515; 9, $10 & 2 drink. The Super Fantastic Happy Hour Show Long-form improv uses audience suggestions a la the Choose Your Own Adventure books; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $7. SUNDAY 9/8
Cabaret
Caution: Curves Ahead!! Murray Hill hosts night filled w/full-figured divas, the Glamazons, incl. Miss Maribou, Trixie Trueheart, World Famous Bob, Veronica & Ladyfinger doing burlesque, striptease & go-go dancing; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 8, $12 [through 9/29]. Stepping Out Richard Holbrook w/Tom Nelson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min. Comedy
Don't Touch Me There! This almost got filed under "Family" listings, but was luckily saved! The Animatronic Children return w/fresh comics Chris Neidl, Jordan Carlos & Blaine Perry; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $5. Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Greg Vacarello & Mike King; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 [repeats Mon. & Tues.]. Monday 9/9
Cabaret
That Divine Urge Nanci Collyer w/Jeff Waxman on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 7:30, $10 min. Leer Mondays Talk about classy! Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita (the Lounge-O-Leers) impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min. Comedy
Blue Mondays Tony Woods cures every case of the Mondays w/Billy Burr, Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards & other certified comics; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min. Kate Clinton: You Look Like You Could Use a Laugh We all could! And political lesbian/comic Clinton is the one to give it to us; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 8, $20 [through 9/30]. Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Rob Magnotti, Richie Byrne & Steve Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.]. New Talent A hecklers wet dream of a night; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $15 & 2 drink min. Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipoalo, Godfrey, Tom Papa & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.]. The Return of the Pussies of Comedy Todd Montesi, w/help from friends Sandy Marks, Dov Davidoff, Joe Messina, Tom McCaffery, Remy & Jess Delfino, keeps comedy small & intimate sans aspirations of sitcom success; Izzy Bar, 166 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-228-0444; 8, 2 drink min. TUESDAY 9/10
Cabaret
Lady Di Bow before Diana Templeton; Rod Derefinko on piano & Frank Wagner on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. Comedy
The Best of Meltdown Comedy Larry Getlen's aptly renamed night of stand-up emceed by Ritch Duncan w/Eddie Pepitone, Jonathan Corbett, Christian Finnegan, Ophira Eisenberg, Val Kappa, Neal Brennan & Jessica Kirson; Bar None, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 8, free. Living Room Live Sketch Comedy Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $7 & 2 drink min. The Shecky Eichman Show More than mere comedy, it's an experience or at least "real" reality tv, thanks to the hidden cameras!; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-252-2090; 8, free. THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Anne Christie Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Eugene O'Neill's tale of "a strong girl with a dark past who for the first time experiences the unadulterated joy of pure love"; Studio Theater, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [opens 9/15, through 9/29]. Burn This James Houghton directs Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Ty Burrell & Dallas Roberts in a "turbulent & funny play" about four New Yorkers overcoming their "deepest fears and doubts" after an unexpected death occurs; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [opens 9/19]. Dark Dizays Ridiculousness ensues when a ho does some Johns on the side & her pimp finds out; the Trilogy Theatre, 341 W. 44th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-501-2282; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 9/5, through 9/21]. Faster Mtume Gant (Oz) & Roy Thinnes (A Beautiful Mind) star in Adam Rapp's new production involving two con artists & a little girl whom they're trying to sell; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $35 [opens 9/12, through 10/13]. Joe Richard Maxwell's fateful tale of Joe, portrayed by actors Mick Diflo, Brian Mendes, Matthew Stadelmann, Gene Wynne & Richard Zhuravenko each representing him at different ages?from boyhood to old age; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30, $15 [opens 9/5, through 9/22]. Saint Latrice Juliana Francis' foray into the relationship of a 13-year-old mallrat & her 40-year-old carpet-salesman boyfriend feat. pop dance numbers, Japanese fetish art & Christian children's morals; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [opens 9/5, through 9/29]. JUST OPENED
Access Upheaval Theater for the New City's coming-of-age musical comedy about three men who grew up in NYC travels the five boroughs' streets, parks & playgrounds; 212-254-1109 for locations; Sat. & Sun. at 2, free [through 9/15]. Almost Grown Up Aviva Jane Carlin's solo romp about being a 40-something housewife; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 7, $19, $15 adv. [through 9/15]. The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. 100 works over 56 days shows works in progress by Here's Resident Artist Program (HARP); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org for sched.; Weds.-Tues. at 8:30, $15. Baptizing Adam Humorous look at love & lust; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 9/15]. Con Todas De La Ley (All the Law Allows) Thirty-fifth Repertorio Español season begins w/bittersweet comedy tracing one man's struggle between reality & his unfulfilled dreams; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850, www.repertorio.org; Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 2:30 & 6, $25-$40 [through 9/29]. Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story Husband & wife team belt out familiar tunes as he struggles to become a star; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-206-1515; Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 9, Sat. at 3 & 9, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/22]. Endpapers Inner workings of publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement?and from what we've read, the script by Thomas McCormack (former editor at St. Martin's Press) is dead on; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65. Falstaff Not much has changed?getting drunk, wooing women & trying to stay out of jail?except there's no fat knight, plus this production of Shakespeare utilizes puppets & masks & is presented in different NYC park each week; 212-332-9183 for location info; Thurs. & Sat. at 6, free [through 9/7]. Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about a plump girl who dreams of racially integrating a teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$95. Heard (but Not Scene) Steven Gridley directs Jessica Calvello, James Mack, Andres Munar, Erin Treadway & Stephen Douglas Wood through Marc Chun's two one-acts ("Match" & "Beep") without dialogue, scenes or physical movement; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-591-6272; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 9/24]. I'm Not Rappaport Judd Hirsch (Taxi) & Ben Vereen (received Tony for Pippin) fight retirement in 80s NYC; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$75. LOOKING4SEX Six vignettes capturing the stories about men looking for online sex w/other men. This is the Misfit Toy Company's first production & half the cast was found, well, on the web; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-726-2583; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $10-$15 [through 9/8]. Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock incorporates 19 of her songs & all of her hits; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100. Macbeth Love Creek Productions' rendition of Shakespeare; the Sargent Theatre, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-769-7973; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 1 & 7, $15, $10 child. [through 9/15]. The Mammy Project Bindlestiff Family Arts Production pres. Michelle Matlock & her one woman show; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-674-4538; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 9/31]. Opening Acts One-act festival celebrates works of "prolific" writers, actors (okay, okay?joking) & directors at the Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for sched. & prices [through 9/28]. "Pay What You Can Night" Series feat. different performance about every month. Tonight, The World Over by Keith Bunin; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 7, contrib. The Playboy of the World Classic Irish romantic comedy earns extension at the Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 9/8]. The Prince and the Pauper Mark Twain's novel about a man & his doppelganger set to music; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$55. Take Me Out chronicles the effects one ballplayer's sexual preference has on his team & fans; Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45. 21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look @ (forgive) rise & fall of the dotcom through Bezos-colored glasses; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45. The Wytche of Problymm Plantation Dark comedy incorporates the "White Witch" Annie Palmer & Jane Eyre's character Bertha Mason into tale of voodoo, murder & self-hatred; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; 7:30, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c. [through 9/20].