STAGE WEDNESDAY 11/14 Cabaret Boys & Girls Like You & ...
Frankie & Johnny & Me (the Sequel) Lynn Lobban w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Tues.].
The Gone Show Everybody has some talent! Chuck Harris hosts acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all taking a crack at $100 talent prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; sign-up at 8:30, 9, free.
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.].
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. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Kurt Metzger, Godfrey, D.C. Benny & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $9:30 & drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
Ray Ellin MC's Stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinney, Louis CK, Antman, Paula Bell, Bernadette Pauley, DF Sweedler, Eric Douglas, 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. at 8:30, Sun. at 8].
Femme Boost Two one-woman shows "Not So Fresh," for the voluntarily virginal & the Margaret Mead adventure "Coming of Age in Samoa" by Jenny Hagel & Ali Davis, respectively; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5 [through 11/28].
Jeff Foxx & Friends Jammin' 105 lends it's talent out for the night; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18 & 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.
Girls, Girls, Girls Female comics go wild & bear all; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.
Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Mike King, Greg Rogell & Jim Mendrinos & Dean Edwards; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Singles comedy reveals & exploits the games people play; Part 1 on Weds. at 9 & Part 2 on Thurs. at 10; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Gregory Rogell, Nancy Redman, Jim Norton & Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greer Barnes, Billy Greer, Godfrey, Jim David & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].
Dance
Limón Dance Co. celebrate their 55th anniversary w/world premieres of "If Winter" & "Cross Roads" plus Limón's updated version of "There is a Time" w/swing jazz; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2].
THURSDAY 11/15
Cabaret
The Beat of My Heart Kathy Kelleher returns w/Brian Hurley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Hal Bynum Nashville songwriter performs famous tunes as spoken word, incl. Kenny Rogers' "Lucille" & Johnny Cash's "There Ain't No Good Chain Gang"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $20 & 2 drink min.
Barbara Fasano Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 min.
Cyndie Hasty Lesbian songstress performs tracks from her recent release Temptation, absolutely by-the-numbers Sapphic love music w/Karlus Trapp on guitar; Downstairs at Rag, 433 E. 6th St. (betw. A & 1st Aves.), 212-388-0957; 8, $5
Jamie de Roy & friends Laine Edwards, Steve Hayes, Dan Matin, Michael Biello, Rose McGuire, Modern Man & Marla Schultz?benefits the NYC Police Foundation's Heroes Fund; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-6909; $20 & 1 drink 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
Bruce Bruce Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $20-$22 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].
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].
Class Clowns Joy Gohring & Johanna Stein pres. comedians David Wain, Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, David Cross , Marc Maron, Loius C.K., Sam Seder, Jon Benjamin, Eric Slovin & Leo Allen to benefit the Cheering for Children charity, helping to improve the lives of NY kids?but will they get to eat Tofutti?; the Comedy Garden Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8 & 10:30, $28.50.
Copyright Evil The KAiROS! Co. pres. Clint McCown, Teresa Ryno & Richard Hinojosa revealing the qualms of the Devil, his ongoing battle w/ex-wife Lilith & the history of evil; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl., (betw. A & 1st Aves.), 212-696-7949; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Wendy Liebman Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $21.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].
Stephen Lynch performs his twisted love songs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min.
Stripped Dark comedy follows the life of a stripper named Frankie as she searches for love & finds it's not that true; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-502-3535, 7:30, $12.
Dance
Barnard Dances at Miller Theatre pres. five ensemble works incl. the world premieres of "Things That Cannot Be Painted," "Ohamana," "Powerhouse" & "Leaving" plus the NYC premiere of "The Concert"; Columbia's Miller Theater, 2960 B'way (116th St.), 212-854-7799; 8, $10, $5 s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Limón Dance Co. celebrate their 55th anniversary w/two world premieres by Murray Louis & Doug Varone, plus revival of 1949's "Invention," Limón's "The Moor's Pavane" & solo excerpts from "Roads to Hell"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Tues.].
Nicola Hawkins Dance Co. pres. a concert of six contemporary works incl. "The Splintered House" feat. traditional Greek songs, the duet "Lilly and Rose" & "Constellation" set to 15th- & 16th-century Italian songs for lute; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $18 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Sink or Swim II De Facto Dance pres. five works of structured improv feat. the trio "S/he," to be danced once w/text and once without, also "Bird on a Wire," a dance version of the game Telephone & "One One One One" string of solos; Middle Collegiate Church Performance Space, 50 E. 7th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-439-8185; 7:30, $10 contrib. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 11/16
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, $25 adv. [repeats Sat. at 8 & 10, Sun. at 8].
Natalie Douglas Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.
Jimmy Hurley's F-n-B Tales of gay old Chelsea, complete w/bitches, barflies & blowjobs, oh my!; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $12 & 2 drink min.
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 feat. Mark Hartman; Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 11, $15 min. [repeats Sat.].
Go Mahan sings "Brecht, Brel, Weill, Waits et al" w/Peter Kiesewalter on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min.
Julie Reyburn 2001 Back Stage Bistro & MAC Awards winner w/Mark Janas on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Sammy Cahn "All the Way" Jeff Harnar celebrates release of his newest CD w/the Alex Rybeck Quartet; the Laurie Beechman Theater, West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-6909; 8:30 & 11, $20 & 1 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30 & 11, Sun. at 7].
Comedy
Bruce Bruce Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $22-$25 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Billy Burr Stand-up w/Gregory Carey, Hood & Joe Matarese; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].
Greg Carey Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti & Tom Papa; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Walli Collins Stand-up w/Jerry Diner, Keith Robinson & Vic Henly; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8 & 12].
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 Poppi Kramer, Rick Skye's "Liza," Beth Sherman & Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Greasy Girlz Jennie Berman, Lora Chio, Lea Eckert, Vanessa Ligouri & Jamie Melser attack the defenseless & pres. a Polish version of Destiny's Child; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.
Helga's Cookies Kenneth Braziel, Kenny Wade Marshall, Shannon Meissner & Tamara Tackett perform improv. based on audience suggestions; Knitting Factory Old Office, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3055; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Wendy Liebman Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $22-$25 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Self or Everybody Deserves to Cum starring Epstein & Hassan; he's Jewish, she's black, they're married, they cover all topics; Theater For the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Bill McCarty MC's Stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Lisa Lampanelli, Ross Bennett, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Antman & Sue Costello; 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.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Gregory Rogell, Nancy Redman, Jim Norton & Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15.
Jim Norton Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, D.C. Benny, Russ Meneve, Gregory Rogell & 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. [repeats Sat.].
Perverts Pat McCartney, Jackie Clarke & Michael Delaney take SNL skit over the top; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 12 a.m., $7.
Potty Mouth Andy Horwitz details his "so-called gay life" feat. "My Secret Love Affair w/Tom Cruise"; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $5.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greer Barnes, Billy Greer, Godfrey, Jim David & 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.].
Dance
Dance Imprints Dagmar Spain pres. fairy tale-inspired "Barren" danced before a slide projection, "Ode de Cologne" delves into the spaces frequented by women & a duet about the confinement of the human spirit entitled "Over There" feat. music by P.J. Harvey?part of the proceeds go to the Red Cross; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
Distinguished Faculty Concert 2001 NYU's Dance Education Program pres. works by faculty, students & alumni incl. the solos "Luminea" & "Lamento Della Ninfa," the abstract "Grey" by Carl Paris & tennis-inspired "Stay With the Ball"; Frederick Loewe Theater, 35 W. 4th St. (betw. Green St. & Washington Sq. E.), 212-998-5400; 8, $8 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8].
Parallax (Ode to Lucia Dlugoszewski) & Haunted Red II Blue Wing Dance Co. & Dutch choreographer Mayse Jacobs pres. modern dance w/live music to benefit WTC relief & honor composer who died last year; Cunningham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $18 [repeats Sat. at 8].
SATURDAY 11/17
Cabaret
Dancing on the Ceiling Heather Gilchriest w/Paul Trueblood on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min.
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 W. 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; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
Jeanne MacDonald Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 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.
Neu Berlin Cabaret Alix Dudel debuts w/1920s Berlin cabaret style that made Marlene Dietrich famous; performing songs by Friedhelm Kändler w/Uli Schmid on piano; BAM Cafe, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 9, $10 min.
Shiny Hot Nights: More Songs of Joni Mitchell John Kelly puts on a wig, tweaks his voice & becomes Joni Mitchell for an evening w/Zecca on piano; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 8, $20.
Comedy
The Carmen Mofongo Show: See Me, Eat Me The Latin lady provides "tales of excess that leave you hungry for more" w/Bernadette Cawley, Tom X. Chao & Lorne Newman; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.
Get Fascinating Naked Babies John Ross Bowie, Robert Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris close their newest improv show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $7.
Judy Gold All six foot plus of this comic are worth seeing & actually pretty hard to miss; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Gregory Rogell, Nancy Redman, Jim Norton & Billy Burr; 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/Greer Barnes, Billy Greer, Godfrey, Jim David & 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.
William Stephenson MC's Stand-up w/Vinnie Brand, Vanessa Hollingshead, Gregory Rogell, Al Ducharme, Lenny Marcus, 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/Eugene Mirman & Dan Powell feat. 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
Fourth Annual Womb: Temple of the Child Event Performers from the Met, B'way & the Anti-Gravity Dance Co. pres. dance, gymnastics & music feat. 30-foot trampoline flips into the air?proceeds provide free gymnastics to underprivileged kids; Sanctuary of the West Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-769-3131; 2-4, $20, $10 child.
International Student Showcase feat. 20 choreographers from 11 different countries in unique contemporary works; Evolving Arts Theater at Dance Space Center, 451 B'way, 2nd fl. (Grand St.), 212-625-8369; 7, $15, $12 members [repeats Sun.].
Tenth Series of Hatch pres. new works by Sue Hogan, Jorelle Pomé, Ann Robideaux, Meg Sweeney Lawless & Lynne Wells; Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St., 4th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.
SUNDAY 11/18
Cabaret
Back on the Town Alice Levine w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
A Completely New Show Leslie Anderson returns w/Bobby Peaco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Confessions Linda Hallman w/David Lewis 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 Rhonda Ross, the daughter of Ms. Diana, performing jazz, r&b favorites like "God Bless the Child" & 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; 5:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Other Side of Broadway Tom O'Horgan directs Sarah Rice & Edmound Fitzpatrick in songs by Leonard Bernstein & others, w/Barbara Irving on piano; Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.
Comedy
Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Mike King, Gregory 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.].
MONDAY 11/19
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?accompanying 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.
Third Annual TRU Cabaret Benefit honors Frederic Vogel, director of the Commercial Theater Institute, feat. the Broadway Blessing Choirs, Kathleen Chalfant, Robert Cuccioli, Sandi Durell, Eileen Fulton, Mark Nader, Ken Prymus & Libra Sene, to benefit Theater Resources Unlimited programs; John Houseman Theatre, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-714-7628; 6:30 (reception), 7 (performance), $40-$125.
The Wau Wau Sisters Once upon a time these twins were separated at birth, but now they've reunited to entertain you; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 10, free.
Comedy
Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Dean Edwards, Warren Holstein, Dov Davidoff & Todd Lynn; 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 Jake Fogelnest w/help from sidekick J. Montgomery Scott host stand-up & alt. comedy w/Saint Reverend Jen, Andrew Donnelly, Demetri Martin, Slovin & Allen, & Jeff Klinger; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.
New Talent Night Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7 & 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, 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.].
Raisin Bran & Froot Loops Brian Finkelstein & Kim Gatewood do a one-man show duet; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5 [through 12/3].
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.
TUESDAY 11/20
Cabaret
Bombshell! Burlesque DJ Master Jack, DJ Rai & the Meat Mistress spin old skool at this burlesque dance party as hipsters timidly offer dollars; True, 28 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-254-6117; 10:30 & 12 a.m., $8 men, $5 ladies.
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
Cheap Shots Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
First Annual Hilarious Poets Contest Jomo Kellman & Eric Thomas host this brand new event feat. comics & poets incl. Nacinimod, Brother Natural, Black Peal, Staxx Cordero & David Waugh; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-946-1244; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Half-Price College Night College IDs win a sweet deal of stand-up feat. Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay, Godfrey, D.C. Benny & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & drink min.
Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.
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.
Shauna's World Shauna Lane hosts a discussion of "Fucked-up Fairy Tales" w/Danny Cohen, St. Reverend Jen, Curtis Scagnetti & Zero Boy; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Shecky & Darlene Comedy Show Darlene Violette hosts headliner Shecky & rising comics; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $8 & 2 drink min.
Theater
IN PREVIEWS
Little Ham Musical based on Langston Hughes' play about love & loyalty during Harlem Renaissance; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-563-2565; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [opens 11/28, through 12/9].
Peter Pan Reinterpretation of childhood classic highlights desolation & isolation of adulthood; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 718-488-9233; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $25, $15 st./s.c., Thurs. pay-what-you-wish [opens 11/27, through 12/22].
JUST OPENED
An Adult Evening with 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. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/25].
The Asthma Conspiracy Tenacious temp discovers revolutionary conspiracy beneath surface of otherwise normal office; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 12/2].
Bleecker Street Comics Father & son deal w/disruption of their delicate comic book world when runaway wife/mother returns; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/30].
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.
Comparing Books Out-of-town gangsters confront Upper East Side Jewish family about gambling debt; PC2, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-606-4034; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/17].
&Copy; Evil One-act comedy listens in on devil recapping history of evil for final exam, addressing money, war, psychotherapy & reality tv; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & A Aves.), 212-696-7949; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12.
The Damned Criminally insane inmates, a disturbed attorney & psychiatrist wade through ethics & love in dark rock musical; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-591-1084; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 12/15].
Dance of Death A couple trapped by circumstances is 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].
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].
El Salvador CNN reporter Ralph Lima shares his experiences about covering Central America in 1980s; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-561-0471; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/25].
Festival of Jewish Latin American Theatre Playwrights from Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil & Mexico put on new readings & productions each week, this week, Volvio Una Noche continues its extended run (see details below); 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].
Good Time Blues Blues musical explores humanity over program of 40+ songs; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30, $15 st./s.c.
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; Mon. at 7, $12 [through 12/17].
Growing Up Sicilian & Female Young girl grapples w/identity on home front & front lines of WWII, musical adaptation of Sadie Penzato's autobiography; Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-330-8866; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 5, $15 [through 11/17].
Havana is Waiting Comedy has boy fleeing Cuba & returning as middle-aged man to ponder family & identity; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mats. Weds. & 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 Herman Teenage mass murderer is interviewed by journalist Lax Morales; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-946-5411; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 11/18].
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].
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].