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STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/31 Cabaret Culver Cassone w/Dick Gallagher on piano; ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:42

    Cabaret

    Culver Cassone 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. at 8:30 & 11].

    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.

    Signature Ann Hampton Callaway performs famous hits w/Kenny Barron 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.].

    Comedy

    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.

    Ray Ellin MC's Stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinney, Louis CK, Paula Bell, Bernadette Pauley, DF Sweedler, DC Benny & William Stephenson; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs., Mon. & Tues.].

    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.

    Halloween Ball It's like a haunted house w/all forms of entertainment incl. comedy! Food & drink abound, so be classy & wear a costume or something snazzy; Theater For the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; 6-12 a.m., $15.

    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 Thurs.].

    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 Thurs. & Sun.].

    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 Thurs. & Sun.].

    Wil & Tony Roberts Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    American Ballet Theater Season continues w/premiere of "Amazed in Burning Dreams," two classical pas de deux, & Natalie Weir's "Jabula"?an ABT favorite; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70.

    Big Half Michael McMonagle pres. a dream dance about burglars that "land themselves in a bit of a jam"; Daedalus Theatre Co. at Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-501-3513; 8, $15 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    Garth Fagan Dance Season cont. w/the meditative "In Memoriam: The Innocent, The Brave, The Hands, The Minds...All Mankind, "Never Top 40 (Jukebox)" w/music by Puccini & others, "Prelude?Discipline is Freedom" & "Woza," which is Zulu for come celebrate; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].

    THURSDAY 11/1

    Cabaret

    Kathy Kelleher returns w/Wes McAfee 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.].

    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].

    Homo Comicus Gay & lesbian comics back up a cleverly titled night of laughs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $12 & 2 drink min.

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

    Third Annual SuperRunners Shop Comedy Night Running coach Mike Keohane & Anne Smith get marathoners psyched-up w/Sheridan Botros, Marc Maron, Ron Poole, & Paul Wendall; SuperRunners Shop; 1246 3rd Ave. (betw. 71st & 72nd Sts.). 212-429-2133; 7, free.

    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/Balanchine's "Symphony in C," Stanton Welch's "Dim Lustre" & "Rodeo"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70.

    Artichoke Dance Co. pres. "East Meets Midwest" w/guests Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers feat. the adventures of a piece of fuchsia silk in "Crossing," the premiere of "Bobbing for Piranhas," trib. to 70's rock 'n' roll & the highly physical work of timing "Web"; University Settlement Speyer Hall, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-674-9120; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Ballet With a Twist Marilyn Klaus returns w/the premiere of "Cocktail Hour" w/composer Stephen Gaboury & trombonist Peter Zummo, as part of "To The Pointe" series at 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].

    Dance Theater Workshop Around Town pres. Maura Nguyen Donohue's "Both (the other side of half)" using Karate, dance & meditation to question identity w/Patricia Hoffbauer's quartet playing Brazilian pop & folk music; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20, $14 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    Day of the Dead Bodega Dreams author, Ernesto Quiñonez celebrates the 3000 year-old ritual w/poetry, prose & dance. Readings by Jack Aqüeros, Russell Contreras, Gail Kramer & Sharon Wexler are followed by Über Dance Co. performance of "Laredo" feat. skeleton figures straddling the border of life & death;; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793 x11; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & 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 Fri. at 11, Sat. at 3 & 8].

    108 Days of Clouds Somei Satoh composes original music for this Kei Takei solo piece about "a journey of 108 days, reflecting the number of human attachments in Buddhist philosophy," as part of Global Exchange series; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    FRIDAY 11/2

    Cabaret

    Lea Delaria returns to perform songs from her new jazz album Play it Cool; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 8:30, $30, $25 adv. [repeats Fri. & Sun. at 8:30, Sat. at 8 & 10].

    If You Were Wondering Rick Peets w/Steven Ray Watkins on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

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

    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.

    Tony Messina returns w/Frank Owens on piano & Wilbur Baskin on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Signature Ann Hampton Callaway performs famous hits w/Kenny Barron 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.].

    Comedy

    Walli Collins Stand-up w/Sam Greenfield, Keith Robinson & 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].

    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.

    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.

    Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Rod Reyes & Spanky; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Richard Lewis & Jeffrey Ross Lewis pretty much serves as the 80s stand-up poster boy, complaining about everything, long before Seinfeld talked about nothing, check him out in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm & as for Jeffrey, you can just call him Jeff!; the Comedy Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 7:30 &10:30, $28.50.

    Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Ben Baily, Wali Collins & Sue Costello; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Bill McCarty MC's Stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Mike Birbiglia, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Sue Costello & Antman; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30, 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

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

    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/T. Sean Shannon, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & 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.

    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.].

    Three Jews & a Persian Can't we all just get along? Negin Farsad, Geoff Kirsch, Jason Reich & Alex Zalben prove we can, doing sketch comedy at Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 347-742-8562; 9, $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.].

    Trav S.D.'s Chamber of Terrors Trav & friends concoct three terrible tales that satire horror classics feat. Disgust-O, a bell that warns of impending nastiness, as part of Sci-Fi event; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. A & 1st Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    Dance

    American Ballet Theater Season continues w/"Amazed in Burning Dreams," two classical pas de deux, & "Gong"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70.

    Blue/Green Co. Elke Rindfleisch pres. dancers interacting w/sets & props whether it be a green mitten in "Without Reason (Positions of Appealing Appearance)," the soundtrack of Vertigo in "Let Me Fall" or two diagonally strung ropes in the duet "Unstrung"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Bluetooth Dance Group pres. the premiere of Jeanette Hemstad's "Olè!," & Dito van Reigersberg's new piece set to music by Dolly Parton, yee ha! Also feat. dances by Edgar Cortes & Margarite Roa; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-597-8901; 9, $11.99 [repeats Sat.].

    From the Ashes Down on the block from 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 to both reflect on WTC tragedy & to save the space. AvantJazz feat. Ellen Parker, William Parker, Rob Brown Trio & Lisa Solkolov; C.U.A.N.D.O., 9 2nd Ave. (betw. Houston & 1st Sts.), 212-532-1546 x102; 7:30, $10- $12, benefits WTC relief.

    Garth Fagan Dance Season cont. w/musically-varied "Mix 25," abruptly changing "Music of the Line/Words in the Shape" set to music by John Adams & "Trips & Trysts," which explores the alliances formed during voyages; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Sun. at 7:30 & Tues. at 8].

    Poetry in Motion Making the stage like a temple, Swati G.Bhisé's solo feat. the 5000 year-old Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance; Clark Studio Theater, Rose Bldg., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-613-9094; 7, $25, $15 st. [repeats Sat.].

    SATURDAY 11/3

    Cabaret

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

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Sinatra; 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.

    Judy Garland Live Tommy Femia performs as the star herself w/guest Marilyn Volpe; 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.

    Comedy

    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.

    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, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15-$20.

    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/T. Sean Shannon, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & 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.

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

    William Stephenson MC's Stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Steven Scott, Vinnie Brad, Vanessa Hollingshead, Gregory Rogell, Modi & Kevin Flynn; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15, 12:30 a.m., $15 & 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; 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

    American Ballet Theater Season cont. w/Balinese-inspired "Gong," two classical pas de deux & Robert Hill's youthful "Marimba"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 3, $30-$70.

    American Ballet Theater Season cont. w/Clark Tippet's "Brunch Violin Concerto," the 1943 ballet "Dim Lustre" & George Balanchine's "Symphony in C"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$70.

    From the Ashes Arts for Art closing party feat. William Parker Quartet; C.U.A.N.D.O., 9 2nd Ave. (betw. Houston & 1st Sts.), 212-532-1546 x102; 7:30, $12 WTC relief fund.

    Hold Your Breath/I'll Be Right There Dance Space Center pres. the title performance as a duet betw. Alexandra Beller & Collen Thomas. Also feat. Beller's quartet "Dangling Fruits of Joy or How to Make Love" using text from a 1936 "love manual," a 1955 Good Housekeeping & 1995's The Rules plus Thomas' "Sappho's Echo" inspired by Milan Kundera's writings; Dance Space Center, 451 B'way, 2nd fl. (betw. Grand & Howard Sts.), 212-625-8369; 8, $15, $12 members [repeats Sun. at 7].

    The New York Ramayana Lotus Music & Dance pres. ancient tale of good versus evil w/music, intricate costumes & dance from the Philippines, Burma & India w/Bani Ray & Nehru Odissi Institute dancers, Win Maung, Jaan R. Freeman & others; John Jay College Theater, 59th St. (10th Ave.), 212-627-1076; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.

    Tenth Series of Hatch pres. new works by Kendall Cornell, Danielle DePersis & dancers, Barbara Mahler Solo Dance, Satoshi Haga/BinBin, Isabel Gotzkowski & friends & Richard Rivera; Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St., 4th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.

    SUNDAY 11/4

    Cabaret

    A Completely New Show Leslie Anderson returns to do something different w/Bobby Peaco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Klass Distinction Helen Klass w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon.].

    From Every Side Eric Pickering w/David Maiocco 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.

    Love is On the Way spotlights the debut of Rhonda Ross, the daughter of Ms. Diana, performing jazz, r&b favorites & a few originals; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8, $30 & $15 min.

    My Songs Tom Anderson showcases original songs in style of pop, country, swing & blues like "Everynight I Sleep With an Angel"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 3, $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Other Side of Broadway Tom O'Horgan directs Sarah Rice & Edmound Fitzpatrick w/Barbara Irving on piano performing art songs by Leonard Bernstein among others; Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    Ray Ellin MC's Stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinney, Louis CK, Paula Bell, Bernadette Pauley, DF Sweedler, DC Benny & William Stephenson; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, $12 & 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," Kirk Peterson's "Amazed in Burning Dreams" & Robert Hill's youthful "Marimba"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2, $30-$70.

    American Ballet Theater pres. new work by Stanton Welch, Geroge Balanchine's "Symphony in C" & Balinese-inspired "Gong"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 7:30, $30-$70.

    "Jewish Voices Series" Richard Daniels in solo dance about his HIV experiences feat. Strauss waltz in full skirt & original composition by Paula Kimper; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 3, $10.

    Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal Twelve dancers begins "World of Dance" series w/postmodern direction by Louis Robitaille feat. Crystal Pite's "Dances for Jane" & an untitled world premiere; also, "Floating World," "Sous le rythme, je...," "Lulling High" & "No Strings Attached"; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 2, $30.

    MONDAY 11/5

    Cabaret

    Christine Ebersole: Live in New York Entertainer performs wide array of music styles & journeys far from her role as Macauly Culkin's mom in Richie Rich w/trio led by Lon Hoyt; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8, $30 & $15 min.

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

    Seventeen On Mars Maureen Kelley Stewart w/Dick Gallagher; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Mike B. hosts stand-up & alt. comedy w/Rick Shapiro, JD Corbett, Ken Kirkman, Wendy Spero & Michael Gelbart; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

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

    Runaway Christina McGrath pres. her one-woman show about the consequences of love, fame & the indie spirit; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

    Dance

    An Evening w/Lalo We Three Productions pres. vibraphonist Laura Friedman (aka Lalo) w/tap dancer Max Pollak, Kermit Driscoll on bass & Marcus Wolf on vocals/guitar; Telephone Bar, 149 2nd Ave. (9th St.), 212-529-5000; 8, $6.

    TUESDAY 11/6

    Cabaret

    Boys & Girls Like You & Me Sally Mayes & Johnny Rodgers examine love through the classic medium of B'way-style song; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8, $30 & $15 min.

    I'll Be Wearing Red Maria Vee's all new show; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8311; 9:15, $15 & $10 min.

    The Right to Love Richard Malavet returns w/Ross Paterson on piano; 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 Bill Charlap Trio; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    In & Out Brooklyn comedy represents as BET's Miles hosts night of stand-up w/DJ Howie B. spinning old skool; Five Spot Supper Club, 459 Myrtle Ave. (betw Washington & Waverly Aves.), Clinton Hill, 718-852-0202; call for time & price.

    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.

    Theater

    JUST OPENED

    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].

    Beirut Dramatic tale set in future of young love conquering all on LES; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15.

    Bleecker Street Comics Father & son deal w/disruption of their delicate comic book world when runaway wife/mother unexpectedly returns; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/30].

    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].

    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 and Other Business Arthur Miller's interpretation of Christian mythology, which questions the purpose of human existence; the Theater at Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (120th St.), 212-870-6784; Weds. & Sat. at 8, Fri. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $35, $25 st./s.c. [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].

    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 [through 11/18].

    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].

    Dog & Pony Eclectic variety show incl. music, monologues & dance; Atlantic 453 Studio, 453 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-627-2457; Mon. at 8, $6.

    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, production 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; 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].

    Fugitive Angels Adapted from best selling novel, tells story of aviation hero Amelia Earhart; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 11/11].

    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].

    Grace's Curse pokes fun at pretensions of an aspiring actress; Actor's Playground, 412 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 31st & 32nd Sts.) 212-967-0303; Sun. at 7, $12 [through 12/17].

    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].

    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 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].

    King Lear Popular Shakespeare tragedy w/multilingual cast; BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. on Sun. at 3, $20-$50.

    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; Weds.-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].

    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. 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.

    Paint by Numbers Showcase of new works by soon to be famous playwrights; PC2, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 917-202-4481, call for sched., $7.

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

    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].

    Random Acts Tales of drama & comedy set in police precinct about sordid New Years Eve experiences in the Big Apple; Williamsburg Art Nexus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Robeling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $12.

    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; Thurs. & 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].

    Richard 3 Adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV & Richard III, set in future where evil rules & good lies out of sight; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, mats. Fri. & Sun. at 2:30, $20.

    The Star Play Celestial love story about star that falls from sky & discovers what it means to be human; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. on Sat. at 3, $15 [through 11/18].

    The Syringa Tree Powerfully one-woman story of young white girl struggling w/reality of South Africa during & after apartheid, displays unique talent as she transitions from character to character, bringing pain, compassion & humor to all involved; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-301-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat at 2, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

    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].

    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].

    We Have to Stop Now Comedy about psychotherapist & three confused New Yorkers; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30, $15.

    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].