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STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/24 Cabaret Culver Cassone debuts w/Dick Gallagher ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:42

    Cabaret

    Culver Cassone debuts w/Dick Gallagher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

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

    Robbyne Kaamil: Raw & Real...Life From One Woman's Perspective The bitch is indeed back, w/the "explosive poetry" & honest comedy that got her on Howard Stern & turned him into a poet, briefly; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, RSVP 212-604-4864; 7, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

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

    12th Annual NY Cabaret Convention Act I: "Broadway Our Way" w/Christine Andreas & Craig Rubano; Act II: Art of Performance "Everything the Traffic Will Allow" feat. Klea Blackhurst; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 6, $25-$40.

    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 says it all!; Zinc Bar, 90 W. Houston St. (betw. Laguardia Pl. & Thompson St.); 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.

    The Biggie Show w/Larry Amoros; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

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

    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, Jim Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    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 Thurs. & Sun.].

    Colin Quinn is keeping busy this week (see above); Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18.50-$19.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    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.

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

    Dance

    American Ballet Theater Season has just opened & it continues w/George Balanchine's "Symphony in C," & Paul Taylor's Metropolitan Opera work "Black Tuesday"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70 [repeats Fri. w/Stanton Welch's "Dim Lustre"].

    Corroboree Bangarra Dance Theater pres. Aboriginal inspired work mixing traditional chants w/electric sounds & sand, water & oil to simulate influence of nature. Part of ongoing "Next Wave Down Under" festival; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 7:30, $20-$45 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].

    Dance Theater Workshop Around Town pres. "The Look of Love" feat. Doug Elkins dancing through the emotions of first love set to tunes by Burt Bacharach & "The House Project" w/Elkins & club dancers grooving to Asian house, hiphop & jazz; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20, $14 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    Fix, Rush, Loose in Flight Akram Khan Co. premieres classical Indian/contemporary Western dance piece inspired by speed of free-fall, feat. Gwyn Emberton & Moya Michael; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793 x11; 8, $18 [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 w/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].

    THURSDAY 10/25

    Cabaret

    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.].

    12th Annual NY Cabaret Convention Marian Seldes hosts celebration for the book Reading Lyrics by Robert Gottlieb & Robert Kimball feat. Tovah Feldshuh & Mark Nadler; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 6, $25-$40.

    Comedy

    The Chainsaw Boys Six-piece improv troupe returns 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].

    Gilbert Gottfried Loud & unforgettable stand-up by man born to play ornery parrot; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20.50 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy Salsa NY's Latin-American comics provide English laughs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

    This Thursday Ahna Tessler & Lauren Engel host sketch & stand-up comedy w/musical guest; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 1st Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7.

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

    Dance

    American Ballet Theater Season cont. w/world premiere of Stanton Welch's "Dim Lustre" & Bruch Violin Concerto; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70 [repeats Sun. at 7:30, Sat. at 2].

    Ballet Showcase Contemporary ballets feat. Helen Heinemen's "After Watteau," Miro Magloire's "In Four Parts" set to Ravel's Sonata for Violin & Cello, Kate Thomas' "Dreaming Albemarle" set to Chopin, Edisa Weeks' "Fall," 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].

    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.

    On The Pier Dance Landscape hosts mix of 23 international choreographers w/pres. of music & fashion feat. Dance Anonymous, Torque Dance, Foofwa D'Immobilite, Sally Hess, Tasha Taylor, Alan Good & Hope Mohr; Pier 63, W. 23rd St. (West St.), 917-371-9152; 6 & 8:30, free [repeats Fri. at 5:30 & 8].

    The Trilogy Random Dance Co. pres. the union of Wayne McGregor's three works, "The Millennarium" (water), "Sulphur 16" (fire) & "Aeon" (earth/air) into one, presented by eight dancers, as part of "UKinNY" series; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.].

    FRIDAY 10/26

    Cabaret

    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.

    Joy Bogun Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $40 & $40 prix fixe dinner [repeats Sat.].

    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.

    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.].

    Secret Love - A Tribute to the True Doris Day Karen Oberlin performs Day's songs & evokes her; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9:30, $25 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

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

    12th Annual NY Cabaret Convention Act I: "The Joint is Jumping" w/Rondi Charleston & Rick Jensen; Act II: "Judy's Jazz Party" feat. Judy Barnett, Chris Calloway & Baby Jane Dexter; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 6, $25-$40.

    Comedy

    Arnold Acevedo Stand-up w/Mark Maron & Mike Estime; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Avenue A Conspiracy: Back to the Brothel David Leopold w/Rita Ashdale, Steve Bird, Annette Hollander & Margaret Trigg pres. messy comedy & music too!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m., $7.

    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.

    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.

    Vic Henly Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell, Steve Marshall & Jerry Diner; 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].

    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.

    Macio Stand-up w/Mike Birbiglia, Paul Mercurio, John Bush, Sue Costello, Joe Vega & Cory Kahaney; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    David J. Nash Stand-up w/Greer Barnes & Greg Carey; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 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 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    NY Kings of Comedy reign supreme; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m., $26.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    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, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Patrice O'Neal & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Raisin Bran & Froot Loops He's got two scoops & she's got new, brighter loops. Brian Finkelstein & Kim Gatewood dish up separate one-man shows; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $10.

    Sarcastic Passion Steve Bird does an anti- one-man show filled w/uncomfortable silences; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 10, $10 [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.].

    Gregory Vaccarello Stand-up w/Hood, Gregory Carey, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Jerry Diner; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15.

    Dance

    From the Ashes Down on the block with Mars Bar, there's a giant abandoned building that the city's demolition teams have in their sights. Dixon Place & Arts for Art pres. dance, music & artwork there, to both reflect on WTC tragedy & to save the space. First program feat. Cary Baker, Anita Cheng, Francis Floro, Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Co., Suarez Dance & Nikki Verhoff (7 p.m.); Second program feat. Jackson Krall, Mark Hennen, Sabir Mateen, Daniel Carter & Albey Balgochian (7:30 p.m.); C.U.A.N.D.O., 9 2nd Ave. (betw. Houston & 1st Sts.), 212-532-1546 x102; $10- $12, benefits WTC relief.

    SATURDAY 10/27

    Cabaret

    Deep Dish Cabaret Ghent magazine, monthly publication which is comprised solely of letters, hosts indescribable cabaret; 675 Hudson St., #3N (betw. 13th & 14t St.), 888-221-1161; 9, $10.

    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 Sinatra; 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 Miguel Pereira; 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.

    12th Annual NY Cabaret Convention Act I: "Cabaret Parade" w/Hilary Cole, Tom Postilio & Johnny Rodgers; Act II: "Leading Men Don't Dance" feat. George Dvoorsky & Scott Holmes; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 6, $25-$40.

    Comedy

    The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs Dressed like a Playboy bunny complete w/fluffy tail, Albers is unforgettable whether singing about Donald Trump or attacking I Love Lucy w/Dick Gallagher; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, free & 2 drink min.

    Shauna's World Shauna Lane hosts a discussion of "Fucked-up Fairy Tales" w/Danny Cohen, Reverend Jen, Curtis Scagnetti & Zero Boy; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.

    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.

    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.

    Poole Party "An ever changing slate of high talent" always has regulars Ron Poole, Nancy Witter & Sidney Myer; 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, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Patrice O'Neal & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 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 w/Wendy Spero, Elisabeth Furtado & 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.

    Gregory Vaccarello Stand-up w/Hood, Gregory Carey, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Jerry Diner; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15-$20.

    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

    American Ballet Theater Season cont. w/Stanton Welch's "Dim Lustre," & Natalie Weir's "Jabula"?an ABT favorite; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70.

    A Concert of Solos & Duets Dance Projects Inc. & Beth Soll & Co. w/Wendy Perron pres. two duets & two solos. Duets are "Lucky Dogs," based loosely on Waiting for Godot & "Theory," an exploration of femininity; solos are "Cadence" & "After"; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $12 [repeats Sun.].

    From the Ashes Down on the block with Mars Bar, there's a giant abandoned building that the city's demolition teams have in their sights. Arts for Art pres. dance, music & artwork there, to both reflect on WTC tragedy & to save the space. Feat. Joseph Jarman n' Maneri Trio & Christine Coppola; C.U.A.N.D.O., 9 2nd Ave. (betw. Houston & 1st Sts.), 212-532-1546 x102; 7:30, $12 WTC relief fund.

    The Trilogy Random Dance Co. pres. the union of Wayne McGregor's three works "The Millennarium" (water), "Sulphur 16" (fire) & "Aeon" (earth/air) into one, as part of "UKinNY" series; followed by a rap-up; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 7:30, $15.

    SUNDAY 10/28

    Cabaret

    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.

    Make Life a Song Doug Gerard w/Jerry Scott on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    A TransAtlantic Revue Al Carmines & David Vaughan return; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon.].

    12th Annual NY Cabaret Convention: The Grand Finale The Irving Berlin Songbook feat. Mary Cleere Haran, Linda Louise Emmet, Jeff Harnar, Julie Wilson & more; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 6, $25.

    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

    Chicks Cook Gecko & Eve serve up a six-course meal & a fall festival themed interactive performance?sport some leaves or debut the Halloween gear; the Cube, 353 B'way (betw. Franklin & Leonard Sts.), 917-373-3734, res. req.; 8, $45, $40 w/costume.

    John Topping's Perpetually Untitled Evening of Comedy John Topping serves up some of his demented mind feat. the Random Artisits; Sidewalk, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373; 9, $5 contrib. & 2 drink min.

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

    Dance

    American Ballet Theater Season continues w/matinee feat. Paul Taylor's Metropolitan Opera work "Black Tuesday" & Agnes de Mille's "Rodeo"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2, $30-$70.

    SenseDance Henning Rübsam pres. premiere of Brahms' Double Concerto feat. male pas de deux w/eight-member troupe; University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-696-6874; 8, $15 [repeats Mon.].

    MONDAY 10/29

    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.

    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.

    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 Jonathan Groff hosts stand-up & alt. comedy w/Greg Giraldo, Andrew Donnelly, Andy Blitz, Christian Finnegan & eight speed dates w/Todd Barry; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Jim McCue Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Nancy Redman, Gregory Vaccarello & Hood; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/T. Sean Shannon, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    13th Annual Comedy Hour at Caroline's Caroline P. Hirsch, Gloria Steinem & Marie C. Wilson host benefit for Ms. Foundation for Women feat. super female comics Janeane Garofalo, Molly Ivins, Kathleen Madigan, Sue Murphy & Vickie Shaw; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-742-2300 x420; 6, $200 incl. open bar.

    Dance

    Dressing Dancers for the New York City Ballet Trib. to Barbara Matera; Barnard College, Barnard Hall, #304, B'way (117th St.), 212-854-2995; 7:30, free.

    From the Ashes Down on the block with Mars Bar, there's a giant abandoned building that the city's demolition teams have in their sights. Arts for Art & Dixon Place pres. two programs of dance, music & artwork there, to both reflect on WTC tragedy & to save the space. First program feat. Daniel Gwirtzman, Carlos Fittante, Paula Hunter, Alisa Phillips & Melissa Riker (7, $5); Second program feat. Voices of the World, Shaktispirits, Aria Edry & Regina Nejman (8, $10); C.U.A.N.D.O., 9 2nd Ave. (betw. Houston & 1st Sts.), 212-532-1546 x102; WTC benefit.

    TUESDAY 10/30

    Cabaret

    Reflecting on Marlene: An Homage Elizabeth Hodes at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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.

    Paula West Jazz vocalist celebrates release of "Come What May" w/the Bruce Barth Trio; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    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.

    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.

    Tales of a Bugged Out Black Chick Echo Allen introduces seven personalities she has trapped inside; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $15 & 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 Season cont. w/Stanton Welch's "Dim Lustre," Mark Morris' "Gong" & Robert Hill's ABT premiere "Marimba"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70.

    Garth Fagan Dance Season opens the meditative "In Memoriam: The Innocent, The Brave, The Hands, The Minds...All Mankind, "Never Top 40 (Jukebox)" w/music by Puccini & others & "Woza," which is Zulu for come celebrate; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

    Theater

    PREVIEWS/OPENING

    The Day You'll Love Me Translated Venezuelan comedy; Pulse Theater, 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-539-3533; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 10/25, through 11/18].

    JUST OPENED

    Adoring the Virgin Love, Brooklyn & the Mob?Vinnie B. gets in over his head in one-man show; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $12 [through 10/28].

    An Adult Evening w/Shel Silverstein Popular children's author responsible for some stunning & over-looked humor (Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book) brings creativity to life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/18].

    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 Leftover DNA in old chewing gum preserves genetic history of NYC, Sxip Shirey licks it off the sidewalk & tells its story; 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, $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].

    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.

    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; 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].

    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].

    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., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $55, $20 st.

    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. 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. 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].

    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. [through 11/4].

    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 it; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds. & Thurs. 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].

    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?mat. benefits WTC victims & Firefigher's Fund; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $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].

    Puerto Rican for the Day P.R. Day parade alters teen's life as he searches for cultural & personal identity; Blue Heron Arts Center, 121 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-604-4869; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15.

    QED Alan Alda plays Richard Feynmann, Nobel laureate & perhaps our last great physicist; Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Sun. & Mon. at 8, $35-$55 [through 12/17].

    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; Mon. at 8, $12-$15.

    Recreational Suicide 90s comedy nostalgia w/appropriate homage to grunge, Douglas Copeland & post-university life; CBGB Downstairs Lounge, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; Weds. & Fri. at 7, $5 [through 11/2].

    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].

    Reverand Jen Anti-poetry slam, all participants receive perfect 10 for creativity; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Weds. at 8, $3.

    Robbyne Kaamil: Raw & Real, Life from One Woman's Perspective Hysterical comedy similar to Kaamil's book Get off the Titty, which 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].

    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; Thurs. & 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 11/11].

    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 mixes w/Latin culture in examination of interfaith marriage?a Jewish mother returns from the grave to grill her son's Catholic girlfriend; 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 w/twist; PC2, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-560-2241; Weds. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $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. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, 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].