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STAGE WEDNESDAY 11/28 Cabaret Confessions Linda Hallman softens the blow ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:43

    Cabaret

    Confessions Linda Hallman softens the blow w/bits of humor, David Lewis on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 & $10 min.

    The Gone Show Everybody has some talent?acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all take 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.

    Kiki & Herb: There's A Stranger In the Manger! Justin Bond & Kenny Mellman deck this duet w/holiday tinsel feat. Tori Amos' "Crucify," Pink Floyd's "Thin Ice" & the Ramones' "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)"; Westbeth Theater, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391; 8:30, $30-$35 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues., through 12/31].

    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.].

    Michael Feinstein's Holiday Show The club's namesake makes a special holiday appearance to perform a mix of seasonal songs & dole out stand-up; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11, through 12/22].

    Paula West Jazz vocalist celebrates release of the celebrated Come What May w/the Eric Reed 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.].

    Comedy Salsa A spicy mix of NY's Latin-American comics; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    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.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/John Rizzo, Greg Carey, Nancy Redman, Al Ducharme & Gregory Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Gladys' Comedy Room Stand-up w/DC Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer, Bob Jergens, Judah Friedlander, Dave Reuben &, of course, Gladys; Backroom at Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St., (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12 & $5 min.; mention New York Press, $8 & $5 min. [repeats Thurs.].

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny, hosts free stand-up that is quite funny w/Deidre Sullivan, Sara Contreras, Angelo Lozado, Deke Haylon & Vijai Nathan; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.

    Lisa Lampanelli The "Queen of Mean" continues her insult Olympics & you could be dissed next; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 7:30].

    Modern Man Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Lisa Lampanelli, Reggie McFadden & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; sign-up at 7:45, 8, $3.

    The 10th Annual Improvisation Festival/NY Movement Research celebrates w/two weeks of performances, workshops & classes, call for sched. & events; 212-539-2611; free-$15 [through 12/9].

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Benefit Gala James Earl Jones hosts 43rd season-opening performance feat. new production of Louis Falco's ballet, "Caravan" plus Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" & classic "Pas de Duke"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-767-0590 x223; 7, $25-$2500.

    Ballet Hispanico Co. performs world premiere of Ramón Oller's "Bésame" ("Kiss Me") set to a medley of Latin-American love songs, "Club Havana," a mix of up-tempo Cuban & African-American music styles & the return of the salsa -cored piece, "Somethin' from Nothin'"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Sat. at 1].

    The Nutcracker With the arrival of the tree at Rockefeller Center & the start of the NYCB season of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, winter is truly here! Set to Tchaikovsky's famous score; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 6, $16-$80 [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Tues.].

    THURSDAY 11/29

    Cabaret

    Barbara Fasano Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 min.

    I'm Alright Anthony Gaglione w/Gerry Dieffenbach on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun. at 3].

    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].

    Earthquake Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $19.50-$22.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m.].

    Maria Milito hosts a special appearance by Q104; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, $12 & 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.

    This Thursday Horse Trade Theater Group pres. sketch comedy duo Ahna Tessler & Lauren Engel w/guest Craig Baldo; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7.

    Dance

    Alan Good Dance pres. three new works incl. the solo "Castle Head" danced by Danielle Short, the duet "Tremaine" & tactless "The Stipple Kids"; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8, $10 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. without James Earl Jones, but fortunately w/works incl. "Night Creature," "Sweet Bitter Love" & "Grace"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    Ballet Hispanico Co. performs world premiere of Ramón Oller's "Bésame" ("Kiss Me") set to medley of Latin-American love songs, Cuban-inspired "Guajira" & salsa-scored piece, "Somethin' from Nothin'"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

    Ear to the Ground/Moving Word Dance Commissioning Series pres. two premieres; Fong Kuang-Yu's "Border of Womanhood" & Ernest Abuba's "Spleen" inspired by Baudelaire's poem The Albatross; Mulberry St. Theater, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd fl. (Bayard St.), 212-349-0126; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    FRIDAY 11/30

    Cabaret

    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 w/Mark Hartman; Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 11, $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

    TeddyCare 2001 Mr. Ruby Rims hosts evening of cabaret w/music director John McMahon to benefit the Manhattan Plaza AIDS project; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8 & 11.

    Comedy

    Avenue A Conspiracy: Laid Up in the Brothel This gang never got the message that "Crack is Wack" feat. David Leopold, Rita Ashdale, Margaret Trigg, Steve Bird & the "Bin Laden Family Singers"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-3899; 12 a.m., $7.

    Greg Carey Stand-up w/Walli Collins, Steve Marshall & Dan Natureman; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].

    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.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/John Rizzo, Greg Carey, Nancy Redman, Al Ducharme & Gregory Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Friday Night After Work Series: Queens & Comic Kings Evening of comedy & music feat. Christine Amen & rock/comedy trio "Fragile Male Ego"; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    Bobcat Goldthwait Civic pride demands that you support this Police Academy alum; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $24.50-$26.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].

    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. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Eddie Ift Stand-up w/Angelo Lozado, Tom Papa & Vanessa Hollingshead; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [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.

    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.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Lisa Lampanelli, Reggie McFadden & 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.

    Greggory Rogell Stand-up w/Pete Correale, Tom Papa & Jim David; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Shauna's World Rock 'n' roll comedy w/the all girl band, Hot Little Pieces of Ass; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.

    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

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/"Blues Suite," three-part ballet inspired by Flo-Jo, "Serving Nia" feat. African dance plus Alvin Ailey's "Revelations"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    Ballet Hispanico Co. performs Cuban-inspired "Guajira," "Eyes of the Soul" from the mind of a blind composer & salsa-scored piece, "Somethin' from Nothin'"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

    New York Delhi Mix Kathak Ensemble & Friends pres. Janaki Patrik's production of six Indian dancers journeying through & merging w/NY; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $20, $15 st./s.c.

    SATURDAY 12/1

    Cabaret

    Judy Garland Live Check out the dueling drag divas?Tommy Femia performs as the star herself & Scott Cooper plays Marilyn Monroe; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink 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.

    Men & Money & Madness Tessa Bell debuts w/Tedd Firth on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $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.

    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 [repeats Sun. & Mon.].

    Comedy

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Ritch Duncan, Josh Comers, Sean Conroy, Liam McEneany, Dan Levy, Dwight Wells, Ben Morrison & Margo Leitman, man, what a line-up; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw), Caroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    Tommy Koening host variety/stand-up comedy; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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. [through 12/29].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Lisa Lampanelli, Reggie McFadden & 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.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host sketch comedy & stand-up w/Craig Baldo & Karey Dornetto feat. music from the power rock trio of Fragile Male Ego; 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

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/"Blues Suite," the three-part ballet inspired by Flo-Jo, "Serving Nia" feat. African dance plus new production of "Caravan"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    Ballet Hispanico Co. performs "Eyes of the Soul" from the mind of a blind composer, Anne Reinking's hippy "Ritmo y Ruido" ("Rhythm & Ruckus") & the salsa-scored piece, "Somethin' from Nothin'"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 2, $38.

    The Remember Project 2001 Twelve-hour festival devoted to remembering those lost to & living w/HIV/AIDS feat. Mark Morris Dance Group, Limón Dance Co., Merce Cunningham Dance Co., David Dorfman Dance, Sensdance & Parsons Dance Co.?to benefit Dancers Responding to AIDS & the Twin Towers Fund; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-840-0770; 12 p.m.-12 a.m., $40, $25 two hours only.

    SUNDAY 12/2

    Cabaret

    All-Star Benefit For DAAIR Ron Poole helps the boys flip their wigs; Tommy Femia as Judy, Steven Brinberg as Barbara, Chuck Sweeney as Peggy Lee, James Beaman as Lauren Bacall & Richard Skipper as Carol Channing; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 3, $25 & 2 drink min.

    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.

    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.

    Leonard McKenzie returns w/pianist Timothy Vernon; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Mike King Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Laurie Kilmartin & Sam Greenfield; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/works incl. the three-part ballet "Serving Nia" & "Grace" (3); Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" & the new production of "Caravan" (7:30); City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 7, $25-$75.

    Ballet Hispanico Co. performs Cuban inspired "Guajira," "Eyes of the Soul" from the mind of its blind composer & Anne Reinking's hippy "Ritmo y Ruido" (2 p.m.); "Club Havana," a mix of up-tempo Cuban & African-American music styles & salsa-scored piece, "Somethin' from Nothin'" (7:30); Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; $38.

    The Best of... Performance Outlet 2001 Broadway Dance Center pres. second annual showcase of premieres by 12 choreographers incl. Sharlene Adrias, Skip Costa, Rhonda Miller, Sheryl Murakami & Tuluv Prince; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $20-$35.

    Dance Gallery Series feat. two works by choreographer Bob Eisen incl. the solo "Road Piece" based on long bus rides endured while touring & Mei Yin Ng's "e a l Time" feat. video projected toward the audience; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.].

    Herstories: The Stories We Tell Ourselves "Sundays @ 3" series feat. Amy Kail's solo venture into the past, "Query"; Maxine Steinman's duet "Still We Sit"; Plus, premiere of Steinman's "Underfrost" & Dagmar Spain's "Barren," which traces myth of fairy tales; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5553; 3, $10.

    MONDAY 12/3

    Cabaret

    Butch It Up: Behind Bars Men like Christopher Anderson, Scott Gilmore, Tim Herman, Jeff Seabaugh & Craig Skelton exploit the hits that turned female singers into divas; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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.

    Juletide Greetings Julie Reyburn w/special guests & Mark Janas 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 perform at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

    The Wau Wau Sisters Once upon a time these twins were separated at birth, but now they're reunited for entertainment purposes; 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.

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

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Mike Sweeney- a Late Night with Conan O'Brien writer-does stand-up, improv & alt. comedy w/Tami Vernekoff, Josh Comers, Joanne Solomon, Victor Varnado, Roland Gonzalez, Barry Julien; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Musical! Poof, an improvised musical appears before your eyes; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

    Personal Relationship Management Gary Welz is your guide to this comedic PRM seminar, complete w/conference packets & a Powerpoint presentation; I think you can go too far; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $10.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, Greer Barnes, Tom Papa & 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.

    TUESDAY 12/4

    Cabaret

    Bombshell! Burlesque Watch hipsters timidly slip dollars into g-strings (& slip some in yourself) at burlesque dance party w/DJ Master Jack, DJ Rai & the Meat Mistress spinning old skool; True, 28 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-254-6117; 10:30 & 12 a.m., $8 men, $5 ladies.

    I'll Be Home For Christmas Jane Monheit returns to perform holiday favorites & jazz hits from her recently released album Come Dream With Me; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $15 min.

    Me & My Fanny Marilyn Sokol celebrates the life & career of Fanny Brice w/musical director Ian Herman; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11].

    More Songs My Husband Wrote Lynne Kerr w/Jay Kerr on piano & Adam Kerr on guitar; 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.

    Comedy

    Half-Price College Night College IDs get you a sweet deal of cheap beer & 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.

    Ka-baam! Simperin' Steve hosts show w/improvised superheroes suggested by the audience; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; 8, $10 [through 12/18].

    TV Head: Movie Night! This disbanded troupe unites once more to host comedy shorts & tv clips incl. "Potato: the movie," "Gunther Und Hans" & "The Roseanne Show"; Anthology Film Archive, 32 2nd Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-330-8611; 8, free.

    Dance

    Ballet Hispanico opens its season w/world premiere of Ramón Oller's "Bésame" ("Kiss Me") set to a medley of Latin-American love songs, Anne Reinking's hippy "Ritmo y Ruido" ("Rhythm & Ruckus") & salsa-scored piece, "Somethin' from Nothin'"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS

    Assassins Play addresses presidential assassinations in America from Booth to Hinckley, Jr.; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$90 [opens 11/29].

    Roadside Traveling tent show musical about Old West arrives in NYC bearing cowboys & love stories; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45 [opens 11/29, through 12/23].

    JUST OPENED

    And God Created Great Whales An artist tries desperately to finish masterpiece based on Moby Dick before his mind degenerates; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35 [through 1/13].

    Angel in Between Ultimate genderbending musical about woman who plays a man who becomes a woman; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-831-5880; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $20 [through 12/2].

    Another Christmas Carol Adaptation of Dickens' story combines improv & script w/audience participation; Gotham City Improv Theater, 158 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; Fri. at 11:30, Mon. at 7, $10 [through 12/17].

    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. & Fri. at 8, $15 [through 11/30].

    Brake Four Hearts (And Put in Reverse) What's it like being a teenager at age 100+? Doc. discovers youth serum & uses two couples as lab rats, comedy; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-71 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Queens, 718-729-3880; Thurs. at 8 & Sat. at 3 in English; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4 in Spanish, $20-$22, $18-$20 st./s.c. [through 12/16].

    Carl The Second Life from perspective of man who is always second in everything, comedy; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6, $15 [through 12/23].

    Christmas at the Crawfords Christmas Eve, 1944, Joan Crawford & children prepare for live radio broadcast from home, child beatings & insanity incl., comedy; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-439-5135; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 5, Sun. at 7, $40 [through 1/5].

    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; Weds.-Sat & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $21.75-$71.25 [through 1/13].

    De-liv-er Collection of life affirming monologues & movement pieces responding to Sept. 11, dramatic & moving, creative showcase of extremely promising new talent, recommended; Ward Studio, 145 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Ave.), 212-239-1456; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $5 contrib. [through 12/9].

    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.

    Drummer Wanted Drummer injured in car accident & living at home wonders about financial compensation; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5933; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $17 [through 12/23].

    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 times, $27-$35, lunch & cocktails provided [through 12/13].

    A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol Adaptation of Dickens' tale, music written by Sullivan, words inspired by Gilbert; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 718-777-8486; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 12/16].

    Good Time Blues Blues musical explores humanity during 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. [through 12/29].

    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].

    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].

    Hope Provocative & insightful dramatic interpretation of Sept. 11, benefits Showcase of AIDS Theatre Project; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-802-7736; Weds. at 7, contrib.

    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].

    Iphigeneia at Aulis Euripides' play about heroes of Trojan war, choices they must make & daughter sacrifice; Theatre 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. [through 12/16].

    Just Back from Guatemala (broke again) Comedy troupe performs variety show incl. bingo, short films, musical groups & more; LAETA Theater, 107 Suffolk St. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 8, $14.

    Legacies Police officer squares off w/past trauma during murder investigation; 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, $8 st. [through 12/9].

    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].

    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. [through 12/9].

    The Little Mermaid Adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson story, not happy, fluffy Disney hell meant to sugar coat the world; Hitchcock-Rockefeller Aud., 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-866-5170; Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 12/30].

    Love & Sex Eight monologues by New Yorkers addressing joys & consequences of love & sex; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton and Rivington Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. & Mon. at 8, $10 [through 12/10].

    Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare's philosophical romantic comedy set in swinging 60's London; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-992-9642; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 10, Sat at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $30-$40.

    The Murray Hill Star-Spangled Christmas Comedy Special Collection of dance, music & comedy acts; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; Sun. at 10, $10 [through 12/16].

    NBS!K Musical comedy review w/naked boys singing & dancing; the Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 &10, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35-$65.

    Oedipus the King Oedipus searches for destiny's secrets, self-discovery happens along the way; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$40 [through 1/24].

    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 [through 12/22].

    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].

    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 [through 12/17].

    Santa Claus is Coming Out Jolly man in red goes rainbow & must convince world he is not trying to indoctrinate children into his "lifestyle"; the Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:15, Sun at 3 & 7, $25 [through 1/7].

    The Scientists Radio play about love & artificial intelligence in mind of sneaky & distracted scientists; Surf Reality's House of Urban Savages, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 12/11].

    Sexaholix...a love story John Leguizamo returns (if he ever went away) w/humorous one-man exploration of marriage, sex & all-purpose dirt in the Latin family, incl. primer "Latinos for Dummies: From Montezuma to Me"; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$80 [through 12/9].

    Six Goumbas and a Wannabe Old school Broolynites reunite after 15 years & deal w/dangerous unfinished business; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $37.50 [through 1/6].

    60 Minutes in Negroland Woman born w/silver spoon assesses black social elite; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-727-3673; Mon. at 7, $20 [through 12/10].

    Spurn World where love is worse than death & reality is turned on its ear; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 12/15].

    Still Standing Musical comedy about one woman's attempt to manage career, single motherhood & cancer; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; mat. Sun. at 2, $10 [through 12/30].

    The Suicide Bomber Timely & moving drama that seeks to deconstruct personality of a suicide bomber; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-494-0050; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15.

    The Syringa Tree Powerful 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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat at 2, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

    Tintypes Set in early 1900s, nostalgic piece looks at American optimism & ingenuity; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 12/26].

    2 for 1 Sweaty, twisty, intelligent old school clowning w/a hint of danger thrown in for good measure; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-631-5819; Sat. at 11 p.m., $12 [through 12/8].

    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 12/23].

    Women in the Raw Women laugh about nightmare of senior prom; Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-229-7558; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 12/3].

    Young Playwrights' Festival 2001 See some of the hottest & most intelligent new playwrights while you can still afford to see 'em; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-279-4200; call for times; $30, $15 st./s.c. [through 12/8].