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STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/17 Cabaret Stacey Kent performs ballads from her ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:42

    Cabaret

    Stacey Kent performs ballads from her new release Dreamsville w/Jim Tomlinson; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

    Klass Distinction Helen Klass returns w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon.].

    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.].

    On Second Thought Margaret Whiting & Paul Bernhardt return w/duets from their all new show; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues.].

    Raven-O Jazz & blues cabaret feat. Ben Allison, Frank Kimbrough, Mike Sarin; Wilson's, 201 W. 79th St. (betw. Amsterdam Ave. & B'way), 212-769-0100; 10 & 11:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Robbyne Kaamil: Raw & Real...Life From One Woman's Perspective a.k.a. "The Bitch" feat. "explosive poetry" & honest comedy; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, RSVP 212-604-4864; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Signature Ann Hampton Callaway w/Cyrus Chestnut on piano performs famous hits from her favorite singers; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Brian Scolaro, Warren Holstein, Ben Bailey, Judah Friedlander & Russ Meneve; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

    Ass-Splitting Comedy that pretty much said it all!; Zinc Bar, 90 W. Houston St. (betw. Laguardia & Thompson); 212-477-8337; 9, $5.

    Betsy & Katty Rob Corddry directs these sketch comics as they expose the truth behind Girls Gone Wild, Martha Stewart & slow jams; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-36-9176; 8, $5.

    Flying Queens Shannon Collins, Bayne Gibby, Caroline Hann & Anne Moore mix sketch & song; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 8, $12.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Jerry Diner, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Gregory Carey & Rich Ramirez; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Gotham All-Stars Stand-up weekenders stick around; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern hosts diverse stand-up w/Laurie Kilmartin, Victor Varnado, Leighann Lord & Mimi Gonzalez; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:30, free.

    Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Singles comedy reveals & exploits the games people play; Part 1 on Weds. & Part 2 on Thurs. at 10; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Laurie Kilmartin Stand-up w/Mike King, Gregory Rogell & Steve Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    Lisa Lampanelli insult queen defends her throne against audience members; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $17 & 2 drink min.

    The Nualas Kiss them, these three female comics are Irish!; the Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; 8, $25-$35 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & Billy Burr; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 8, $3.

    Dance

    Lar Lubovitch Dance Co. celebrates 33rd anniversary w/three dances; "The Wedding," "Men's Stories" & the world premiere of "My Funny Valentine" danced by Sandra Brown & Marcelo Gomes; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $25-$55 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].

    The Legend of the White Snake Lu Yu directs Pan Asian Repertory production of ancient Chinese Peking Opera in celebration of Chinese New Year feat. Richard Chang, Wang Fei, Wang Xiao-Yen, Li Yiling & Li Jun; West End Theatre, 263 W. 86th St. 2nd fl. (betw. B'way & West End Aves.), 212-279-4200; 11 a.m., $20, $15 child 12 & under [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 11 & Sat. at 3 & 8].

    Tap-Jazz Jam Dance maniacs groove to Haze Greenfield's quartet w/guest Max Pollack; Teddy's Bar & Grill, 96 Berry St. (N. 8th), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787; 9:30, free.

    THURSDAY 10/18

    Cabaret

    Crazy World James Beaman & Goldie Dver reinterpret the songs of Leslie Bricusse; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 11/29].

    Luigi & Arlette Duo performs w/piano upstairs in Italian restaurant's raw bar; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

    Julie Reyburn Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 min.

    Clive Rowe brings his London bred one-man show our way; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 8:30, $20 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Tears of Joy Colm Reilly sings of triumph w/Ricky Ritzel on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Fri.].

    Comedy

    The Chainsaw Boys Six-piece improv troupe return to Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222, RSVP 212-501-1728; 8, $8 [through 12/20].

    Lisa Lampanelli insult queen defends her throne against audience members; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18.5 & 2 drink min.

    Stephen Lynch Performs signature twisted love songs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

    Caroline Rhea Hollywood Square proves she's not; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $24.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].

    The Shark Show Comedy cabaret hosts Modern Humorist's release party for "Rough Draft: Pop Culture the Way It Almost Was" w/Wilson Hall & Kristen Johnson; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 10, $5.

    2-For-1 Happy Hour trio modernizes old school clowning; Chasama, 125 W. 42 St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-631-5819; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Dance

    Carry Me Like Water Reflecting Sky Kevin Wynn Collection w/composer Philip Hamilton pres. "non-linear hallucinogenic portrait" of emotions & restrictions within a family, as part of City/Dans series; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Four Fruits Banana, cherry, apricot, plum & orange dance?hey wait, that's five?through a salad bowl of comedic history; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8, $5.

    Palace & Parlour Evening of chamber ballets feat. Julia K. Gleich's "Scenes Infernal" & season inspired "August, September, October" & Lynn Parkerson's quartet "La Folia" tracing ballet's evolution, as part of To The Pointe series; Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 E. 88th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-624-5198; 8, $20, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun at 3].

    FRIDAY 10/19

    Cabaret

    Forbidden Divas: Undressed Christine Pedi performs as Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, Rosie Perez & Sharon Stone; put your clothes back on!; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

    Jimmy Hurley's F-n-B Tales of gay old Chelsea, complete w/bitches, barflies & blowjobs, oh my!; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $12 & 2 drink min.

    Stacey Kent performs ballads from her new release Dreamsville w/Jim Tomlinson; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9 & 11:30, $50 [repeats Sat.].

    Knock-Off Ms. Ana Matronic hosts night of dark swinging; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 12 a.m., $5.

    Late Breaking Stories Mark Hartman's late night piano lounge; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Go Mahan Hear renditions of Brecht, Brel, Weill & Waits w/Peter Kiesewalter on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min.

    Signature Ann Hampton Callaway w/Cyrus Chestnut on piano performs famous hits from her favorite singers; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30 & 11, $60 & $25-$50 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Comedy

    Orny Adams Stand-up w/Ramont Harris & Todd Barry; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Orny Adams Just in case you couldn't catch him 30 minutes ago, he's here w/comedians Wali Collins & Billy Burr; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Buddy Bolton Stand-up w/Macio, Mike Birbiglia, Karen Bergreen, Modi & Joe Vega; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Cow Revolution Improv that's a "stampede of bovine comedy"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

    Fidget Improv for those who can't stay still; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10, $7.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Jerry Diner, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Gregory Carey & Rich Ramirez; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15.

    Gay & Lesbian Stand-up & Musical Comedy Fest Michael Conley hosts; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Laurie Kilmartin Stand-up w/Mike King, Gregory Rogell & Steve Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8 & 11:30].

    Jerry Lewis The legend lives, really! Watch his malleable face morph to match his personality; the Theater at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8, $43.50-78.50.

    LOL : ) Phil Mansfield hosts short-form comedy night that brings "LOL": one step closer to being in the dictionary; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, RSVP 212-604-4864; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.

    Paul Mooney Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $24.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Pete Correale, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, DC Benny, Russ Meneve & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15, $12 & 2 drink min.

    Perverts Pat McCartney, Jackie Clarke & Michael Delaney make SNL skit even more perverted; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $7.

    Pumpkin's Allstars Anthony Carter hosts pros & rookies for an everything evening; Cafe Alyss, 222 Thompson St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-696-6750; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Patrice O'Neil, Dave Attell; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Caroline Rhea Hollywood Square proves she's not; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $26-$28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 12 a.m.].

    Dance

    Vice Versa Ballet Arts pres. multidisciplinary workshop performance incorporating abstract elements & realistic dialogue; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $12, $5 st./s.c.

    SATURDAY 10/20

    Cabaret

    Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs & Sass of Ethel Merman Klea Blackhurst proves she's got rhythm; Upstairs at Jack Rose, 771 8th Ave. (47th St.), 212-592-3909; 8 & 10:30, $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 7, through 11/11].

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $25 & 2 drink min.

    If You Were Wondering Rick Peets debuts w/Steven Ray Watkins on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min.

    In the Center Ring: Songs of the Circus Judy Kreston & David Lahm w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Ray Grappone on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Judy Garland Live Tommy Femia performs as the star herself w/guest Eric Millegan; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Makerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dykesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 11, $5.

    Secret Love - A Tribute to the True Doris Day Karen Oberlin returns; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    The Carmen Mofongo Show: They Came from Nueva York NY Natives like Bruce Smolanoff bring funny to variety show; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Jerry Diner, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Gregory Carey & Rich Ramirez; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8, 10:30 & 12:30, $15-$20.

    Format The Quorum's bare-bones, long-form improv; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; RSVP 212-502-0325; 10, $8.

    Get Fascinating Naked Babies John Ross Bowie, Robert Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris introduce their newest improv show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $7.

    Gotham Beyond Improv's voyage through the mind in search of the imagination; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

    No Name & a Bag o Chips the sketch comedy/variety show that keeps on giving w/a cheap door prize, complimentary bag o chips & after-party; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.

    Poole Party Goes Texan Real long horns Amy Stevenson, Mark Mullina, Paul J. Williams & Georga Osborne mingle w/party regulars; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Patrice O'Neil & Dave Attell; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 254-3480; 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host sketch comedy, stand-up & Mike Birch's A Cappella Karaoke Face-off; plus it's UTZ month, enjoy a kosher bag of snacks on them; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    Underground Comics Curtis B Sterling hosts stand-up; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 10:30, $5.

    Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts a combo of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15.

    Dance

    65th Season of Tamburitzans Duquesne University's 34-member ensemble perform folk music & dance of Central & Eastern Europe; Haft Aud. at Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 W. 27th St. (7th Ave.), 212535-3681; 8, $12-$20.

    Tenth Series of Hatch pres. new works feat. Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Co., Erica Essner Performance CoOp, Wes Veldink Movement, Kendall Cornell & Katie Hare; Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St., 4th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.

    SUNDAY 10/21

    Cabaret

    All That I Want Page Sampson debuts w/Earl Wentz on piano & John Loerke on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Bedazzled By Broadway Linda Fields w/Paul Greenwood on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    Barbara Brussell Part of ASCAP Songwriter Series; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.

    From Every Side Eric Pickering w/David Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.

    Lost World Jack Crosely's trib. to the flipside of the 60s, w/music by Elvis, Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bing Crosby; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 8, $6.

    When October Goes... Courtenay Day pres. medleys of movie scores incl. ones by Irving Berlin & Stephen Sondheim; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 3, $25 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    Laurie Kilmartin Stand-up w/Mike King, Greg Rogell & Jim Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    The Notorious C.H.O. Big ups! Margaret Cho's tour finally arrives in NYC (no worries, you didn't miss it) w/new material inspired by female rappers like L'il Kim, Eve & Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, guaranteeing a raw & raunchy night of stand-up; Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882; 7:30 & 10:30, $28.50-$46.

    The Nualas Kiss them, these 3 female comic are Irish!; the Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-4125; 3 & 7, $25-$35.

    Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 9, free.

    Dance

    SenseDance Henning Rübsam pres. eight-member troupe premiering Brahms' Double Concerto feat. male pas de deux; University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-226-5767; 2, $15 [repeats Mon. at 8].

    MONDAY 10/22

    Cabaret

    Peter Cincotti Eighteen-year-old piano prodigy performs jazz renditions of Nat King Cole & Bobby Darin; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8, $25 [through 10/29].

    I Wished On The Moon Barbara Fasano debuts in new show w/Rick Jensen on piano; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $40 & $15 min.

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita perform at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

    12th Annual NY Cabaret Convention - Gala Opening Night Paula West, the Moonlighters, Anna Bergman & Jeff Harnar; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 6, $25-$50.

    Comedy

    Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Dean Edwards, Warren Holstein, Big Jay & Kurt Metzger; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Eddie Pepitone hosts stand-up & alt. comedy w/David Juscow, John Hodgman, Chris Regan, Julius Sharpe, Ritch Duncan & Ophira Eisenberg; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Jerry Diner, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Gregory Carey & Rich Ramirez; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Patrice O'Neal & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    TUESDAY 10/23

    Cabaret

    Reflecting on Marlene: An Homage Elizabeth Hodes at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; call for times, $10 min.

    Starstruck Lee Byar becomes Hollywood's legends, looking & singing like Carol Channing, Judy, Liza & Marilyn; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8:30, free.

    Comedy

    girlcomic.net Benefit Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $25 & 2 drink min.

    Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

    Indigo Chicks Leanna Conley hosts funny ladies Holly Crichton & Beth Sherman; Indigo Bar, 487 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 83rd & 84th Sts.), 212-362-0373; 7:30, free.

    Joystick Female comics?a whole hell of a lot of them?perform wide array of character monologues; Freaks Local 413, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-1827; 8, $8.

    Martin Lawrence Grab his ears, baby & hold on for unedited, straight-up humor; proceeds donated to Fireman's Relief Fund & the American Red Cross: the Theater at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 7:30, $49.50-$79.50.

    Open Mic Brave the stage & see if you're funny; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 9, free.

    The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs Dressed like a Playboy bunny, save for the Brooks Brothers. suit, Albers is unforgettable whether singing about Janet Reno or attacking I Love Lucy w/Dick Gallagher; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, free & 2 drink min.

    Wanna Sleep Over? Armando Diaz, Jon Daly, Jesse Falcon, Tara Copeland & Scot Armstrong in night of improv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

    Dance

    American Ballet Theater Opening Night Gala feat. Co. premiere of Balachine's Symphony in C; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 7, $30-$100.

    Theater

    PREVIEWS/OPENING

    An Adult Evening w/Shel Silverstein Popular children's author brings creativity to life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Tues.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 10/17].

    Dragapella Starring the Kinsey Sicks Hysterical satire & talented singing by popular Queen Quartet; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. Central Park W. & B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50-$55 [opens 10/24].

    Havana is Waiting Cuban boy flees & returns as middle-aged man to ponder family & identity, comedy; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $55, $20 st. [opens 10/24].

    Light Years Four confused college roommates tackle life at university w/humor; Theatre Three, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Tues.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. 3 & 7:30, $25, $10 st. [opens 10/21].

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    Are You Dave Gorman? Comedy about results of gambling in London dive bar; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $35-$40, $25 s.t./s.c. [through 11/3].

    Best of O'Donnellogues Combination of three one-man comedy acts; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Mon. at 8, $5 [through 10/29].

    The Blacks First produced in 1961, controversial civil rights theater about race & murder; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), Bronx, 212-539-8828; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12-$15 [through 10/28].

    Blood is the Only Good Adhesive in Heaven Left over DNA in old chewing gum preserves genetic history of NYC; Washington Square Church, 135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-561-0343; Weds. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 11/3].

    Blood Poetry Lord Byron & Percy Shelley push social boundaries; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7, $19, $10 st./s.c. [through 10/28].

    Chippendales Hot guys, lap dances, g-strings & a plot; Spa, 76 E. 13th St. (betw. B'way & 4th Ave.), 212-582-5355; Fri. & Sat. at 6:30, $35-$40.

    The Creation of the World Arthur Miller's interpretation of Christian mythology?questions purpose of human existence, all that jazz; the Theater at Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (120th St.), 212-870-6784; Weds., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $35, $25 st./s.c. [through 11/4].

    Dead End Teens during Great Depression live in deserted alley near elite apartment building; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 11/4].

    Dance of Death A couple trapped by circumstances are offered a chance to escape; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $21.75-$71.25 [through 1/13].

    Eat the Runt Audience chooses actors for love story, never the same show twice; the American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $50 [through 12/30].

    Erostratus Based on story by Sartre, examines human spirit & despair; the Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 8, $20, $10 st. [through 11/4].

    Festival of Jewish Latin American Theatre Playwrights from Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil & Mexico put on new readings & productions each week, see this week's "Since When?" column for more details; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850, www.repertorio.org; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25-$40 [through 11/18].

    Food for Thought Different one-act play every week over lunch & cocktail hour; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.) 212-362-2560; call for dates & times, $27-$35, lunch & cocktails provided [through 12/13].

    Four Little Girls Picasso's theatrical masterpiece explores the malevolence of childhood; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 10/21].

    Germania 3: Ghosts at Deadman Heiner Muller's look at German history from WWII until 1990s w/original music; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 11/11].

    Hedda Gabler Ibsen's interpretations of feminism in Victorian society; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$70 [through 1/13].

    Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! Musical about camp; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 3, Sat. at 5, $40-$45 [through 12/30].

    Henry IV Exciting classic about nature of appearance & reality; the Studio, 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-965-4827; Weds. & Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $19 [through 10/27].

    If You Ever Leave Me I'm Going With You Love & marriage w/Renee Taylor & Joseph Bologna; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [through 10/28].

    Ikuko's Alter Ego Evening of modern dance & ballet w/some acrobatics to stir things up; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Tues. at 10, $15 [through 11/13].

    An Immaculate Misconception Inventor of the birth control pill turned playwright investigates sex & modern reproduction; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 10/28].

    Inonit Terminal patient prepares for inevitable, lovers quarrel & accidents happen; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, Sat. 7:30 & 10, $17-$20 [through 10/21].

    The Ionesco Festival Thirty-nine Ionesco plays incl. classics, The Chairs & The Bald Soprano, also lesser known works, The Niece-Wife & To Prepare a Hardboiled Egg; 212-387-2043 for details [through 12/1].

    Jihad Variety Hour Artists of all backgrounds & disciplines comment on culture & terrorism; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Sat. at 8, $6.

    Listen Houdini Houdini & Sir Arthur Conan Doyle argue about spiritualist movement & loss; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq., (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 12/22].

    Love Successful sitcom writer explores his definition of love; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, $35, $10 st. [through 10/27].

    Metamorphoses King Midas, Narcissus & other classic characters meet in giant pool of water to discuss love, despair & human nature; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.) 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 , Sun. at 3, $35-$55, $10 st. [through 11/4].

    Morning Milking, Evening Milking Playwright Jim Farmer digs up comedy from Tennessee Williams' dramas for satiric value; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/21].

    Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare's philosophical romantic comedy set in 60's London; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-992-9642; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $30-$40.

    Oedipus Rex Viscerally lyric adaptation of Greek classic; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St., #A (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 11/4].

    Paradox Lust Dark romantic comedy w/a twist; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $19 [through 10/27].

    Pink Elephants Comedy set against backdrop of musical murder mystery; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-675-5782; Thurs. at 8, $15 [through 10/25].

    Raisin Bran & Froot Loops Comedic variety show spanning drunk ants to Mexican prostitute in Nepal; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Fri. at 8, $10 [through 10/26].

    Rave Mom Single mom having it all takes ecstasy &...changes; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30, $20-$25 [through 10/28].

    Rebel Without a Pause Comedy about Latina girl who's adopted by conservative Long Island parents & struggles w/NYC gentrification; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, mat. Sun. at 5:30, $12-$15 [through 10/21].

    Reefer Madness Musical adaptation of cult classic about marijuana mayhem; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.) 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$60 [through 12/30].

    Robbyne Kaamil: Raw & Real, Life from One Woman's Perspective Hysterical comedy similar to Kaamil's book Get off the Titty explores everything from police brutality to masturbation; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-604-4864; Weds. & Sat. at 7 [through 11/14].

    Six Characters in Search of an Author Play looks at relationship betw. family of six & acting troupe; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $ 15 [through 10/21].

    The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln Woman committed to asylum struggles w/loss of freedom; Women's Project Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-765-1706; Fri. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3, free [through 10/21].

    Tick, Tick...Boom! Musical about young composer turning 30, now w/Molly Ringwald; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy), 212-924-8404 for times & prices [through 11/4].

    Tom's Midnight Garden Modern boy travels back in time to Victorian garden & meets adventurous girl; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$30 [through 11/4].

    Two Rabbi & young female student look for hope & faith in post WWII Germany; Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $19, $15 st./s.c. [through 10/28].

    Unwrap Your Candy Four caustic bedtime stories for grownups; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15-$40 [through 10/27].

    Urinetown, The Musical Tale of love, corruption & greed in Gotham; Henry Miller Theater, 124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Mon., call for prices & times.

    Volvio Una Noche Jewish mysticism combined w/Latin culture as delicate subject of interfaith marriage is examined; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for prices & times [through 11/4].

    The Winter's Tale One of Shakespeare's lesser known works has all essential elements of his drama but w/twist; PC2, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-560-2241; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15, $13 st./s.c. [through 10/27].

    Wives on the Rocks Three women navigate difficulties of family life w/creativity & comedy; Ground Floor Theatre, 312 W. 11th St. (betw. Hudson & Greenwich Sts.) 212-971-1923; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/28].

    Women in the Raw Women laugh about nightmare of senior prom, identity crisis & psychotherapy; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-229-7558; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 12/3].