STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/2 Cabaret "Fresh as a Daisy" Carol Shedlin ...

Cabaret

"Fresh as a Daisy" Carol Shedlin w/Jon Delfin on piano & Frank Wagner on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Barb Jungr performs songs from her new CD, Every Grain of Sand: Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan?plus it's the only time you'll be able to understand Dylan's words; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church Sts.), 212-206-1515; 9:30, $20 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues.].

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.].

"Made for the Movies: A Hollywood Songbook Take 2" Bill Henderson, Dena DeRose & Eric Comstock perform the music of 1930s-1960 Hollywood songwriters & composers incl. Henry Mancini & Duke Ellington; Oak Room, the Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; $50 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].

Comedy

"Big Vagina Monologues" & "Unemployed" In "Big Vagina Monologues," Jackie Clark knows that the bigger the lips, the better?just ask the masturbating parrot (8:30); while the "Unemployed" Paul Scheer sleeps in & makes the most of three months without a paycheck; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5 for both.

Elephantoberfest Join sketch comedy troupe Elephant Larry w/members Geoff Haggerty, Stefan Lawrence, Chris Principe, Jeff Soloman & Alexander Zalben, & party like it's October; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 347-742-8562; 8, $7.

"Full Frontal Julie" Julie Goldman bares all through original music, video shorts & comedy w/Deidre Sullivan, Carmelita Tropicana & Mimi Gonzales; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

Improv Unbound Doppelgang Productions pres. Mike Faber hosting night of improv & sketch comedy feat. "The Office," "Next Monday," "Devil's Dancebelt" & "Dark Champions"; the Parlour, 250 W. 86th St. (B'way), 212-851-8915; 7:30, $10.

Jim McCue Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Greg Carey, Nancy Redman & Greg Vaccarello; 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.].

The Orphans spin a one-word audience suggestion into 60 minutes of long-form improv without help from their absentee parents; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-206-1515; 8, $10, $7 st.

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Kevin Brennan & Greg Giraldo; 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.].

Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic where comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; sign-up at 7:45, $3.

Dance

Ailey 2 Young & sexy troupe performs modern dance drawing on ballet, jazz & ethnic dance styles; Winter Garden, World Financial Center, West St. (Vesey St.), 212-945-0505, www.worldfinancialcenter.com; 12:15, free.

The Main Event AT&T dance series pres. Ronald K. Brown/Evidence in "Walking Out the Dark," "inspired by the image of brothers & sisters in spiritual exile"; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $32 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2].

Making Dance: Documents from Judson Memorial Church, 1958-1968 Reminisce over past performances w/this exhibition of posters, fliers, programs, photographs & scores at NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (La Guardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; call for times, free [through 10/18].

THURSDAY 10/3

Cabaret

Thayer Hochberg returns w/Paul Katz on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles some ivories in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

"A Slice O' Minnelli" Singer/comedian Rick Skye brings us more of Liza?the way we loved her; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

"Songs to Offend Almost Everyone" Sharon McKnight dishes it out w/Ian Herman on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10:30, $10 min. [repeats Sat. at 11].

Comedy

Happy Hour Tim Halpern emcees the very funny United Nations of comedy feat. Deidre Sullivan, Saad Sarwana, Karith Foster, Sherry Davey, Annie Berman & special guests; Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-677-6770; 9, $5 incl. drink or pizza.

Homo Comicus: "A-Pack-of-Laughs Now" Not just a clever name! Uber drag king Bob Montgomery hosts unique comedy from lesbian & gay comics; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

Dance

Dance Imprints pres. dance theater work "Appearances Part 1 & 2" choreographed by Dagmar Spain, feat. dancers & actors exploring the fragility & strength of human relationships; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St., 11th fl. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 917-690-4904; 9, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

Notario Dance Co. Choreographer Brook Notary pres. "traces" performed by nine dancers. Today's performance is followed by reception (add. $5); Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479 res. req.; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

FRIDAY 10/4

Cabaret

Matt Leahy debuts w/Mark Hartman on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10:30, $10 min.

"The Melody Lingers On: Part 2" Barbara Lea w/the Wes McAfee Duo; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Comedy

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.

Dance

South Asian Dancers Vidya Murthy & Parul Shah perform solos & duets in "A Banyan Tree: Root to Branches" exploring South Asian movement "from classical roots to contemporary branches"?to benefit CARE, fighting poverty in 60 countries; Ames Aud., the Light House, 11 E. 59th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7:30, $15, $12 st.

SATURDAY 10/5

Cabaret

"Around the World in a Bad Mood" Through sketches & songs real-life flight attendant Rene Foss illustrates how mechanical delays & in-flight fights make her flying experiences far worse than the passengers'; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-712-8702; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.

"At Home with Arlen" Audrey Lavine (not the "Complicated" girl) returns to Judy's w/Ross Patterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon.].

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.

"Love is Where You Find It: The Music of Nacio Herb Brown" American Composer Series pres. Heather Stuart, Barbara MacArthur, Stephanie Foster, Michele Bailey & Bryan Campo performing the songs "Singin' in the Rain" & "Make 'em Laugh" composed by the late Brown; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-757-0788; 3:30, $8 & 2 drink min.

Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Comedy

Big Tit Fag hags Kate Rigg, Deidre Sullivan & Sue Costello light ladies' night on fire w/pyrotechnic belly dancer Sarahhhh, Bud Light Ladies of Laughter winner Kim Cea & the Big Tit dancers, a refreshing return to go-go girls; the Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-358-5173; 9, $10.

The Carmen Mofongo Show: See Me, Eat Me Michele Carlo becomes the Spanglish singing fashionista & gives you plenty to chew on w/Epstein & Hassan & Curtis Scagnetti; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $10 incl. free rum & coke.

Goga (Girl on Girl Action) Asaf Ronen directs the "Charlie's Angels" of improv feat. skateboarding "Jill," mysterious "Kelly" & foxy yet bookish "Sabrina" as they tackle time & space to make you laugh; 45 Below, 45 Bleecker St. (betw. Mott & Mulberry Sts.), 212-330-0685; 10:30, $5.

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 [through 10/26].

Secret Slut UCB's Matt Walsh swore to protect the First Daughter (Missy O'Reilly), but banged her instead, destroying her virtue; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9, $7 [through 10/26].

Dance

City/Dans Gina Gibney Dance pres. the premiere of "Time Remaining," inspired by an image of vines engulfing temple ruins, set to score by composer Kitty Brazelton & performed by all-male ensemble; Dancespace Project at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Sun. & Tues.].

Fall 2002 Choreographers Showcase Ballet Arts pres. works by choreographers incl. Kristina Berger, Nina Buisson, Jana Hicks, Omni Kitts, Lowell Smith, Yosuke Takahashi & Miro Magliore, performed by former NYCB member Deborah Wingert; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. #6 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $12, $7 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 5].

"La Bonne Dame: Remembering George Sand Choreographer Deborah Zall pres. her 1998 piece exploring the reason behind writer Aurore Dudevant's alternate male persona, George Sand, based on her writings; La Guardia High School, 1st fl. Theater, 100 Amsterdam Ave. (65th St.), 212-496-0700 x2837; 2 & 8, $25, $10 st./s.c.

"Pile Driver!" Ten members of the Mariana Bekerman Dance Co. perform a 30-minute piece comparing birth & construction before an actual working pile driver, providing musical accompaniment & inspiring the performance; Francis Lewis Park, 147th St. (3rd Ave.), Whitestone, 718-445-4028; 3 & 4:30, free.

SUNDAY 10/6

Cabaret

"Abra-Cashetta" Drag favorite Cashetta gives magic a fab makeover, turning more tricks than Heidi's girls in cuter getups & w/fewer legal snags; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 10, $10.

"Hey, That's My Cake! Version 2.0" Vinnie Costa & Tom Privitere bake up an upgrade to their delicious night of song & dance feat. layers of Liza & Barbra?for those 21 & over only please; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.

"Journeys of the Heart" Jan Prokop w/Frank Panzio on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.

"Places, Please! Act II: More Songs of Francesca Blumenthal" feat. Marnie Baumer, Michael Moratta, Jaymie Meyer & Diana Templeton w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

"Something" Diane D'Angelo, Margaret Corry & Nancy Lee Bach w/Rick Jensen on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min. [repeats Tues. at 8:30].

Comedy

The Adventures of Murdersmurf The Animatronic Children "take you on a journey that begins w/laughter & ends in uncomfortable silence"; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $5.

Johnny Lunchpail Special guest Respecto Montalban opens the evening w/long-form Harold style improv, followed by the physical long form worlds of improv from Johnny K, Johnny O, Johnny Rames Dio & Johnny W; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), www.johnnylunchpail.com; 8, $7.

Monday 10/7

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.

Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Steve Byrne, Greg Vaccarello & Richie Bryne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Godfrey, Kevin Brennan & Sherrod Small; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

TUESDAY 10/8

Comedy

"To Awilda, from Jerry" was all that was written on the back of photo of a young boy in glasses. Maybe you've seen his face, know his whereabouts or simply enjoy improv sketches?please, help the Tenderloins comedy troupe find Jerry; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 866-239-5634; 7, $5.

The Shecky Eichman Show More than mere comedy, it's an experience or at least "real" reality tv, thanks to the hidden cameras! Tonight, Shecky practices his English w/Eugene Mirman & Seth Herzog; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-252-2090; 8, free.

Paul Wagner's Comics Roundtable Video-interactive comedy show w/sketch, stand-up & mock commercials from Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio, Dan Nainan, Mike Trupiano, Al Del Bene, Greg Contreras, Michelle Buteau, Amy Garson, John McCullough, Mark Giblanski & Sal Barone; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $7.

Dance

San Francisco Ballet performs three New York premieres from its repertory incl. Christopher Wheeldon's abstract ballet "Continuum," set to music by Györgi Ligeti, Yuri Possokhov's "Damned," a retelling of Euripides' Medea & Mark Morris' "Sandpaper Ballet" feat. 25 dancers costumed by Isaac Mizrahi; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 7:30, $30-$60.

THEATER

Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.

IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

Amour Musical love story set in Paris during the 50s w/score by Michel Legrand; Music Box Theatre, 239 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-$85 [opens 10/20].

Anthony & Cleopatra Odyssey Theatre Ensemble fittingly performs Shakespeare's classic tale in a converted 1910 bathhouse; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. President & Union Sts.), 866-GOWANUS; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 10/3, through 10/27].

Betty Rules Musical traces lives of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5, $29.90-$44.90 [opens 10/15].

Bunny Lake is Missing Dan Spurgeon directs this suspense mystery about a lost three-year-old girl, who may have never existed?based on Evelyn Piper's 1957 novel of the same name; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-414-5420; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, 8, $15 [opens 10/3, through 10/27].

The Charity that Began at Home Debut of St. John Hankin's comedy about the results of a family who pretend they're Mother Theresa; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Fri. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. 2, $19-$35 [opens 10/7, through 10/27].

Debbie Does Dallas Coming-of-age story based on the film of the same name feat. original contemporary music & new cheers; Jane Street Theatre, 113 Jane St. (betw. Washington St. & 10th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $30-$35 [opens 10/29].

Flower Drum Song Story based on the novel by C.Y. Lee about a Chinese woman who moves to San Francisco & must deal w/Americanization; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $65-$95 [opens 10/17].

Hollywood Arms Moving comedy written by Carol Burnett & daughter Carrie Hamilton, based on Burnett's 1986 memoirs; Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $20-$75 [opens 10/31].

A Man of No Importance Musical based on film from 1994 about a middle-aged Dublin bus conductor whose real passion is theater. His life takes a turn when he wants to produce Oscar Wilde's Salome; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [opens 10/10, through 12/29].

Medea Fiona Shaw stars in Dublin-based Abbey Theater's rendition of Euripides' tragedy, as part of "New Wave Festival" at BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$65 [opens 10/2, through 10/12].

Say Goodnight Gracie Frank Gorshin plays George Burns, taking you on a guided tour of the famed performers life, incl. his unlikely marriage to Gracie Allen; Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$65 [opens 10/10].

3 O'Clock in Brooklyn Margarett Perry directs Israela Margalit's comedy that traces six relationships w/five possibilities, but resulting in four heartbreaks; Access Theater, 380 B'way (Walker St.), 212-206-1515; Fri.-Sat. & Mon. at 8 [opens 10/10, through 11/2].

JUST OPENED

Bartenders Louis Mustillo characterizes six men who've made careers out of slinging drinks; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $35.

Between Iraq and a Hard Place We'd opt for the hard place! Autobiographical account of one comedienne's (Jill Turnbow) life/job aboard cruise ship docked in the Persian Gulf; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $22 [through 10/6].

Blood in the Sink John Gould Rubin directs this tale of murder, that begins when an obstruction is cleared from the pipes; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 10/12].

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 [through 11/3].

The Chip Deffaa Invitational Theater, cabaret & dance productions handpicked by New York Post critic, held over the next three weeks at Chashama; Dance listings for Misnomer Dance Theater; 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-260-1515 for sched. [through 10/14].

The Cocktail Party Revival of T.S. Eliot's 1950 drama; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-472-1789; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/6].

Connections Comedy musing Internet dating; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [through 10/20].

Craft Pot delivery guys vs. Giuliani; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs. & Sat. at 8:30, Fri. at 8:15, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 10/6].

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. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [through 10/27].

Evolution One man must choose between an unexpected career & the love of his life; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-260-3750; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $15 [through 10/13].

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.-Sun. at 8, $35 [through 10/6].

Ghosts Once condemned controversial Henrik Ibsen drama now seen as one of his masterpieces; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 10/5].

The Great Show Show Show: Live?From Space!!! Clowns, breakdancing & promised "action-packed journey to the center of the solar system"; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-502-3662; Thurs. at 7, $10, $5 for those dressed as aliens [through 10/17].

Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about a 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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$95.

Happy Days Joseph Chaikin directs 41st anniversary of Samuel Beckett's comedy about marriage; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 10/27].

Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Rotating cast portrays single New Yorkers looking for a shag; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 11/6].

Last Call Clyde Baldo directs Andrew Uhlenhopp's one-man show examining the battle with & eventual recovery from alcohol & drug addiction; the Greenwich Village Center, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-831-5880; Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, $20 [through 10/21]

Let It Go Gillian Bross & Gregory Gallerano's comedy of unattainable love; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-713-5255; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/12].

Little Ham Musical love story based on Langston Hughes play set during 1930s Harlem Renaissance; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65.

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.

Mary Dolores McGinnis Is Missing Secrets are revealed in this dark comedy as the six characters try to figure out what happened to Mary; Mazer Theatre, 197 E. B'way (betw. Jefferson & Clinton Sts.), 212-353-1147; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat & Sun. at 2, $12, $10 st. [through 10/6].

The Mayor's Limo Joe Corcoran & Mark Nassar, producer & co-creator of Tony N' Tina's Wedding, pres. new production about homeless man taking a leak on guess what? Yup, the mayor's stretch. Starring The Sopranos' Sharon Angela; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [through 12/29].

Mean Solar Day Nimbus Group's meditation on blindness, 9/11 & global consciousness through text, movement & music; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-340-1323; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st. [through 10/5].

Mi Tia La Jamona (My Aunt the Old Maid) Thirty-fifth Repertorio Español season continues w/comedy exploring the family relationship between an aunt & her promiscuous nephew; 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. 6, $25-$40 [through 10/6].

The Misanthrope Molière's comic masterpiece, originally produced in 1966, staged by Pilot House; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-712-6571; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 10/6].

The Monsters' Tales Described as "an adult fable" inspired by popular reoccurring childhood nightmare; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st St.), 212-501-4069; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Sat. at 2, $15 [through 10/5].

The Porno Jim Show Jim & his sexy assistant, Bex, explore hardcore porn to improve your sex life?adults only!; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 877-BINDLES; Thurs. at 9, $10 [through 10/31].

Prelude to a Kiss Craig Lewis' modern romance asks if love's a package deal; Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-501-4069; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 10/6].

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-$60.

The Pumpkin Pie Show Theater, literature & music compete in storytelling war; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 s.c. [through 11/2].

Ray on the Water Reality tv crew discover new story while stranded in Rhode Island waiting for ferry to Nantucket; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15 [through 10/20].

Rich Hall aka Otis Lee Chrenshaw Southern parodies are funny & all, but not quite as amusing if you've done any time south of the Mason Dixon line?if you think the Village Idiot is the epitome of a Southern bar, get your head out of your ass & take a drive down South. This mockery of a Tennessee bumpkin' promises lots of Southern charm, "down-home humor" & "bourbon-soaked song" incl. "Conjugal Visit"; Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/12].

She Stoops to Conquer or The Mistakes of a Night Oliver Goldsmith's satire of English class structure; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30-$40 [through 11/10].

Slut Traditional musical but w/drinking, dancing & fucking; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., 4th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $16 [through 10/12].

Take Me Out chronicles the effects one ballplayer's sexual preference has on his team & fans; 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, $55 [through 10/27].

Were You There? traces lives of two men from the Stonewall riots to '98's vigil for Matthew Shepard; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-696-8561; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 10/20].

Young Playwrights Festival Twenty-first annual showing of the best plays submitted; Cherry Lane Theater, Alternative Space, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-279-4200, www.youngplaywrights.org for sched.; $12-$30 [through 10/26].