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STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/3 Cabaret A Fella With An Umbrella Charles ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:42

    Cabaret

    A Fella With An Umbrella Charles Major w/Paul Chamlin on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Robbyne Kaamil: Raw & Real...Life From One Woman's Perspective a.k.a. "The Bitch" feat. "explosive poetry" & honest comedy, see this week's "Since When?" for more; 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.].

    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.].

    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.

    Things Are Still What They Used to Be Eric Myrick Jr. performs classic standards of the 40s-60s, taps along in time; Dillon's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-307-9797; 10:30, $20 & $10 min.

    Three Broads Singing Naughty...Singing Nice! Ladies pay tribute to all types incl. Mae West, Doris Day & Judy Garland; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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.].

    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 & 7 Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

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

    Comedy You Can't Refuse Soprano members Steven R. Schirripa & John Ventimigla host an ode to the Copacabana's glory days feat. Sinatra classics sung by cabaret crooner Carrie Hoffman & stand-up w/Nick DiPaolo, Frank Santorelli & Tony Daroa; the Comedy Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 7:30 &10:30, $28.50.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern hosts diverse stand-up w/Deidre Sullivan, Deke Haylon, Steve Byrne & Susan Jeremy; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:30, free.

    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 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.-Tues.].

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

    Dance

    Dance Theatre of Harlem Co. pres. "Equus, the Ballet" & jazz ballet "Concerto in F" plus world premieres incl. abstract & technical "Viraa" & ballet "Pas De Deux for Phrygia & Spartacus"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60 [repeats Thurs.].

    O Vertigo Quebec Co. pres. Ginette Laurin's "Luna," a trib. to the human body & it's mechanisms; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2).

    THURSDAY 10/4

    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.

    A Lovely Way To Spend an Evening Joan Scarfarello w/Dick Gallagher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    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.

    Comedy

    The Chainsaw Boys The 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].

    Homo Comicus Gay & Lesbian Comics perform at Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $12 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

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

    Haman/Navas Project (2000) Global Exchange's series finale feat. José Navas' & Co. Flak exploring structure & complicity to cellist Walter Haman playing classic pieces "Suite 1 for cello" & "Yakamochi"; part of "Québec! New York 2001"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; $10, $15 for both [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Jaleo Flamenco Special guest Isaac De Los Reyes joins Andrea Del Conte Danza España in colorful & bright flamenco production; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; 8, $22, $20 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.].

    Stones War "Dancing in the Streets" & Dana Salisbury pres. multi-disciplinary production of song, dance & movement in urban environment; Old American Can Factory, 230 3rd St. (3rd Ave.), Gowanus, Bklyn., 212-625-3505; 8 & 10, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    FRIDAY 10/5

    Cabaret

    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.

    Jimmy Hurley's F-n-B Jimmy's six characters tell 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.

    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.].

    Heather MacRae Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.]

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

    Comedy

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

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

    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.

    Greg Giraldo Stand-up w/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.].

    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.

    The Funniest Gay or Lesbian Contest Calling all rookies with 5 min. of material to come & compete for laughs; winner gets a one-night booking!; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-877-4766; 7, $7 & min.

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

    LOL : ) Phil Mansfield hosts the Improvoholics, short-form styling; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, RSVP 212-604-4864; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.

    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 w/Jackie Clarke & Michael Delaney makes the 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.

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

    Dance

    Coming Together Evon Arts Ltd. pres. new & established talent at opening night benefit feat. Liz Buehler's modern "Fried Chicken Deli," Leonides D. Arpon's duet "SooLeo" & Martha Kelly Fierro's jazz piece "Journey"; Cunningham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $30 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.].

    Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. "Dougla" plus world premieres "New Bach" w/three movements & tragic ballet "Passion of the Blood"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60.

    SATURDAY 10/6

    Cabaret

    Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs & Sass of Ethel Merman Klea Blackhurst shows that she's got rhythm too; 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.

    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.

    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.

    Comedy

    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; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, free & 2 drink min.

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

    Don't Tell Walt: An Animated Evening of Adult Music Bill McKinley performs musical numbers inspired by Disney's theme parks & movie classics like Mary Poppins & The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    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.

    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 & 10:30, $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.

    Rachel & Jamie's Slumber Party Laughs, dance & magic! No one will get any sleep!; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host sketch comedy, stand-up & Mike Birch's A Cappella Karaoke Face-off; 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

    Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. "Adrian" (Angel on Earth), African inspired "Dougla" & the world premiere of tragic ballet "Passion of the Blood"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2, $35-$60.

    Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. "South African Suite" & world premieres "New Bach" w/three movements & tragic ballet "Passion of the Blood"; 131 City Center, W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60.

    Jaleo Flamenco Special guest Isaac De Los Reyes joins Andrea Del Conte Danza España in colorful & bright flamenco production; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; 3 & 8, $25, $20 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 4].

    Kathak Dance Najma Ayashah & Gangani Kathak Dance Co. performs Sonia Sola's modern piece "Awakening"; Washington Sq. United Method Church, 135 W. 4th St. (betw. Sullivan & MacDougal Sts.), 212-586-2685; 7:30, $15.

    Tenth Series of Hatch Pres. new works feat. Mariana Bekerman Dance Co., Jessica Beshore, Naomi Goldberg, Art & Dance Group, Mindy Myers & Skip Costa/COREmovement; Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St., 4th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.

    Yellow (Part 4) Himiko Minato & dancers pres. latest edition in series exploring Minato's experiences of discrimination in NY & myth of the American dream; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sun].

    SUNDAY 10/7

    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. [repeats Mon.].

    Carol Hall Accompanied by Jeffrey Klitz performs her own compositions incl. "A Friend To Me," as part of ASCAP Songwriter Series; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.

    Let Me Entertain You Steve Zumbo w/Gerry Dieffenbach on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $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.

    Comedy

    Black Sunday Lewis Black's sunny, light hearted stand-up (read sarcasm); Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

    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.

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

    Dance

    Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. "Adrian" (Angel on Earth), Soweto-inspired ballet "South African Suite" & the world premiere of tragic ballet "Passion of the Blood"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2, $35-$60.

    Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. Soweto-inspired ballet "South African Suite," "Dougla" & "Return" a combo of "ballet technique & street gait"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60.

    Nuria Divi Choreographer & performer pres. two solos; a movement piece to live music "Agave" & "Elegy for M.R." a woman's inner exploration; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.].

    MONDAY 10/8

    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].

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita perform at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; $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 Matt Beser hosts stand-up & alt. comedy w/Jamie Denbo, Eugene Mirman, Patrice O'Neal, Paul Sullivan & Bridget Smith; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    TUESDAY 10/9

    Cabaret

    BROADway Martha Lorin, Trudi Mann & Jane Schecter w/pianist Tedd Firth perform jazz hits like "Fugue for Tin Horns" deep, low & sultry; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $20 & $10 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, $50.

    Susan Lucci No it's not a typo! Emmy winning soap diva Lucci makes her NY debut singing today hits & classic standards; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $50 min.

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

    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.

    Dance

    Birdbrain Australian Dance Theater debuts w/Gary Stewart's techno-rock version of Swan Lake incorporating yoga, breakdancing & gymnastics; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

    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].

    The Blacks First produced in 1961, controversial civil rights theater about race & murder; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-539-8828; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12-$15 [opens 10/5, through 10/28].

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

    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; Tues., Weds. & Sat. at 8, Fri. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $35, $25 st./s.c. [opens 10/5, 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 [opens 10/11, through 1/13].

    Hedda Gabler Ibsen's interpretations of feminism in Victorian society; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Tues.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$70 [opens 10/4, through 1/13].

    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 [opens 10/5, through 10/27].

    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 [opens 10/10, through 10/28].

    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 [opens 10/7, through 11/3].

    JUST OPENED

    As It Is In Heaven Musical drama about Shaker town disrupted by young girl's visions of angels; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 10/7].

    Castro's Beard Political comedy any conspiracy theorist will enjoy; New 42nd St. Theatre at Westside Dance Project, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-666-6509; Thurs., Sun. & Mon. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15-$20 [through 10/14].

    The Center of Gravity Circus psychic visits small town gas station owners; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/13].

    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.

    Down South Housewife demands oral sex during Cuban Missile Crisis; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-239-6200 for times & prices [through 10/14].

    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].

    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].

    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].

    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].

    Hurlyburly Victims of Hollywood life & lifestyle run an asylum for their kind; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-8732; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15-$20 [through 10/6].

    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].

    The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde's comedy about manners & class in a time of afternoon tea & corsets; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-561-1437; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10-$15 [through 10/14].

    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].

    It's Not My Fault, It Was on Fire When I Got There Writer on verge of success needs estranged sister's permission to realize dream, comedy; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/14].

    Johan Padan & the Discovery of the Americas Satirical story of stowaway on Columbus' ship who defects to Native American's side; Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-998-5867; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $20 [through 10/7].

    The Last Barbecue Suburban comedy about the subtly of silence; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Tues.-Sat. 8, $19 [through 10/13].

    The Late Henry Moss Examines relationship betw. two brothers in fabled American West, w/Ethan Hawke; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55 [through 10/14].

    La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny starring Sully Diaz; Theater Four, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40 [through 10/14].

    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].

    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].

    My Red Bush & Other Stories Comic, tragic lives of six high school friends; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Place (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave A.) 212-330-7681; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/13].

    A Narrow Bed Story about the effects of Vietnam in terms of ethics & friendship during the 60s; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7:30, $15 [through 10/13].

    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].

    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome attempts to start new dialogue about slavery based on work of sociologist Dr. DeGruy Leary; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-802-9350; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 10/7].

    Rebel Without a Pause Comedy, Latina girl adopted by conservative Long Island parents struggles w/her role in society & 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, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$60 [through 12/30].

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

    Rutherford & Son Business man & son clash about price of success & personal gain; the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$19 [through 10/7].

    Shauna Hicks & Her 70s Mix Conflicting 70s messages make for adolescent hell; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-0613-0013; call for times & prices [through 10/19].

    She Cuts Herself/She Likes to Write Catholic school girls wrestle w/sexuality, identity & self mutilation; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-946-6517; Thurs. & Sat. at 10, $10.

    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].

    Something Cloudy, Something Clear Uncensored version of Tennessee Williams' final play touches on moments of clarity & confusion in ordinary life; the Theatre@St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-7277; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $50, $25 st./s.c.

    The Spitfire Grill Young woman w/questionable past tries to win over small town; Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.- Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 3 & Sun. at 3, $50.

    A Thousand Clowns Tom Selleck plays Murray Burns in revival of Herb Gardner comedy directed by John Rando; Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$77.50 [through 10/14].

    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].

    Underneath the Lintel Mystery begins when librarian discovers book 123 years overdue; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Tues.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45 st./s.c.

    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.

    Witch Mountain, Black Tarantula Comedy about sexuality of dirty little girls plays at a place called the Collapsable Hole?this is wrong on so many levels; the Collapsable Hole, 146 Metropolitan Ave. (Berry St.), Williamsburg, 718-388-2251; Weds.-Sat. at 9, $15 [through 10/13].