x
  1. Home
  2.  News

STAGE WEDNESDAY 1/16 Cabaret The Gone Show Everybody has some ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:59

    Cabaret

    The Gone Show Everybody has some talent?acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all take crack at $100 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.].

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Kurt Metzger, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    The Biggie Show: Fags, Bags & Hags The theme night that goes too far; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $19.50 & 2 drink min.

    Margaret Cho Don't miss the grand finale of the Notorious C.H.O.'s no-holds-barred comedy, complete w/X-rated humor & plenty of sass, she'll always rock the casbah!; Carnegie Hall, 154 W. 57th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-247-7800; 8, $28.50-$58.50.

    The John Cougarstein & Friends Happy Happy Smile Hour & a Half Variety Show feat. drag w/Reg Flowers, poetry, comedy w/Joseph Rocha & the Russian Comedians, see this week's "Since When?" column for more info; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (Betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 8, $5.

    Ray Ellin hosts stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinny, Louis CK, Antman, Eric Douglas, DF Sweedler, D.C. Benny, Bernadette Pauley, Paula Bell & 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].

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

    Improv Evening Catch one of three rotating shows at Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8:30, $8.

    Laughter to the People David Brenner, the "most frequent guest on television" via The Late Show & The Tonight Show, ends his three-month tour w/four nights in NYC; the Comedy Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8, $48.50 [repeats Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Godfrey, Jim Norton & Greg Giraldo; 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; 8, $3.

    Dance

    Altogether Different Festival Season cont. w/"331 Steps," world premiere inspired by traditional tea ceremony, duet "Pola's," trio "Delta" & "short stories" by Molissa Fenley; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30].

    Fresh Tracks Dance Theater Workshop & the Bat Theater Co. pres. works from six choreographers incl. Luciana Achugar & Levi Gonzales' "Unnamed Bone," Jordan Fuchs' "Bait" & Dixie FunLee Shulman's "Twirl" feat. a baton (natch!); Flea Theatre, 41 White St. (betw. Church & B'way), 212-924-0077; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Tues.].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Soirée," "Polyphonia," "Jeu de Cartes" & NY premiere of "Quartet for Strings"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

    THURSDAY 1/17

    Cabaret

    Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Variety show celebrates legends like Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill feat. trick roping, knife throwing & gun spinning w/live music by Corn Mo & Hang 'em High Orchestra; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-420-8877; 8, $15, $10 for folks dressed as clowns or western style [repeats Fri. & Sat. 8 & 11, through 3/2].

    Luigi & Arlette Duo perform w/piano upstairs in Italian restaurant's bar; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

    THE SWINGIRLS Ladies come together & make beautiful music; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Susie Essman Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 9:30].

    "Ha! Comedy Fest" Series begins w/night of stand-up feat. D.C. Benny, Sean Conroy, Val Kappa, Marina Franklin & tons more; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7, $10 couples.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is working on it, hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny?rotating comedians incl. Deidre Sullivan, Nasry Malak, Leighann Lord, Mimi Gonsalez, Paul Horrocks & Danny Cohen; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

    Mike Robles Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Ladykillers Choreographer Kriota Willberg pres. works about female violence w/dancers Jessica Ames, Stasia Blyskal, Tomiko Magario, Beth Simons & Vicky Virgin; Axis Co., 1 Sheridan Square, 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-807-9300; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Kammermusik No.2," "Duo Concertant," "Valse Triste" & "Jeu de Cartes"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

    Private Lives of Dancers Choreographer David Gordon w/Pick Up Performance Co. pres. dances shaped upon "events & dialogues overheard during rehearsals"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    FRIDAY 1/18

    Cabaret

    Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night of gay & lesbian performers feat. Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Christine Turner, Scott Prendergast, Matt Cohen, Eddie Sarfaty, Danny McWilliams?plus heavy metal jams by Pink Steel; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Veronica Martell performs jazz standards w/her five-piece band; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $15 & 2 drink min.

    An Evening of Noel & Cole James Pritchard debuts w/David Lahm on piano & performs songs of Noel Coward & Cole Porter to benefit Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $25 & $10 min.

    Songs in the Style of Weill Lorinda Lisitza performs songs written by Kurt Weill & others for his wife, Lotte Lenya; Theater Ten Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 212-330-1478; 8, $20 incl. drink.

    Comedy

    Billy Burr Stand-up w/Sam Greenfield, Sue Costello & Walli Collins; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].

    Jim David Stand-up w/Judy Gold & Tod Lynne; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Tracy Esposito Yeah, she's funny!; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $8 & 2 drink min.

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Greg Vaccarello, Nancy Redman, Hood, Greg Carey & Billy Burr; 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.].

    Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer, David Reuben & Judah Friedlander; Backroom at Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12 & $5 min., $8 & $5 min. NYPress readers.

    Ha! Comedy Fest cont. w/night of sketch & improv feat. a couple of Naked Babies, Lone Drifter, Motel California, Best Albino Theater & tons more; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8 & 10, $10, $15 couples [repeats Sat.].

    Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Mike Birbiglia, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Paul Mercurio, Sue Costello, Mitch Fatel, Antman, Ross Bennett & Macio; 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, Greg 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.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Godfrey, Jim Norton & Greg Giraldo; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/7:30 show].

    $andy Kane Blew Comedy Show She may have showed her hemorrhoid on "the Opie & Andy Show," but is she funny; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 7, $5 & 2 drink min,

    Sommore One of the stand-outs of last year's Queens of Comedy CD, she only needs one name; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m., $24-$28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 9:30].

    Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Dance

    Altogether Different Festival Season cont. w/New York premiere of "Asphalt," an "urban dance opera" by Jane Comfort & Co.; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 2].

    Fridays @ Noon 92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center pres. new choreographers each week incl. Marcea Daiter's quartet about women immigrants "In Our Mother's Garden," Heather Harrington's "My Life Had Stood" & Hope Clark's solo work; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 12, free.

    Hooker Laura Stanton Dance pres. three movements exploring the relationship betw. song & dance genres incl. pop in "Hit Parade" piece, country in "Mercy" work & blues in the premiere of "The Blind"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/all-Balanchine prog. feat. "Raymonda Variations," "The Four Temperaments" & "Mozartiana" set to a Tchaikovsky score; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

    Shared Evening Back-to-back programs w/Melissa Briggs Dance's "Rock Stick Soil" feat. live performers against landscape video & Christalyn Wright & Dancers' Afro-hiphop-modern opera, "Dreamscape: Where Womb Power Supersedes"; Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (8th St.), Park Slope, 718-832-0018; 8, $15, $8 low-income [repeats Sat.].

    The Story Thus Far Choreographer Jody Oberfelder pres. dances loosely inspired by the Brothers Grimm; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 3 & 8].

    SATURDAY 1/19

    Cabaret

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s 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, $30 & 2 drink min.

    Judy Garland Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook; 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; 10, $5.

    Saturdays w/Santelmo Anthony Santelmo Jr. returns w/Nan Butcher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Whistling in the Dark Jude Treder-Wolff, 2001's "Funniest Person from the Suburbs" pres. her newest show?50% of proceeds go to Twin Towers Fund; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $15 & $10 min.

    Comedy

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

    Poole Party Variety show always has regulars Ron Poole & Sidney Myer w/Shauna Lane, Sidney Myer, Danny Cohen, Andrea Roman, Brad Zimmerman & more; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Steven Scott, Vinnie Brand, Vanessa Hollingshead, Tom Cotter, Gregg Rogell, Modi, Lenny Marcus, Al Ducharme & Kevin Flynn; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host holiday sketch comedy (a little late?) feat. Andrew Donnely, Allegra Barrett & Becky Donahue from the stand-up circuit, plus Debbie Rabbai & her puppets w/music by Fragile Male Ego; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    Dance

    From Hoofin' 2 Hittin' William B. Johnson & a cast of 10 pres. tapping, stepping, spoken word & bucket drumming that interacts w/the audience; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793; 2 & 4, $10, $8 st./s.c.

    LOOLA Choreographer Tesha Buss pres. a montage of movement exploring a woman's voyage through sexuality, urban survival & pop culture; stay put to enjoy a different dancing afterward at Twirl, 208 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves), 212-726-0551; 9:30, $15.

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Telemann Overture Suite in E Minor," "La Sonnambula" & "Cortège Hongrois"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 2, $28-$76.

    New York City Ballet Evening performance feat. "The Four Temperaments," "Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3" & "Tributary" set to Mozart score; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

    Saturday Night Swing Club Everyone's welcome to "jump jive & wail," jitterbug & lindy-hop to live music from 30s, 40s & 50s?plus light refreshments served; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 7, $15.

    Turku: Nomads of the Silk Road Farzad & 11-member ensemble recreate the dance & music of Central Asia's silk road w/rich costumes, sounds & belly dancing; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 8, $30.

    SUNDAY 1/20

    Cabaret

    Charlie Brandon Olson pres. DJs, go-go boys & live acts; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, free.

    Classical Cabaret Jeanne Beauvais returns w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    Songs in the Style of Weill Lorinda Lisitza performs songs written by Kurt Weill & others for his wife, Lotte Lenya; Theater Ten Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 212-330-1478; 8, $20 incl. drink.

    Comedy

    ASSSSCAT 3000 Brigade does long-form improv w/help from SNL & Late Night with Conan O'Brien friends; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7; 9:30, free.

    Comedy You Can't Refuse The Sopranos' Steven R. Schirripa & Vincent Pastore host Italian-American comedy feat. Adam Ferrara, Frank Santorelli & Pete Correale?plus the music of cabaret favorite, Cary Hoffman, performing Sinatra standards; the Comedy Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 7 & 10, $28.50.

    Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.

    Rebel Without a Pause Reno is a fast thinker & talker about recent events that shook her & the world; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 5:30, $15.

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

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Kammermusik No. 2," "Soirée," "Valse Triste" & "The Four Seasons"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

    MONDAY 1/21

    Cabaret

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

    Music of Cy Coleman David Lahm performs w/Ratzo Harris on bass, guest vocalists Leslie Anderson & Jonathan Tomaselli; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Warren Holstein, Dean Edwards, Dov Davidoff & Rondelle; 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 Dark & dismal Marc Maron hosts mostly stand-up w/Billy Burr, Marina Franklin, Rich Brooks, Todd Lynn, Shauna Lane & Tammy Faye Starlite. Arrive early to get seats for what's becoming a cult favorite; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Just Back from Guatemala (Broke Again) Moxie Films & Stupida Boyz (John Carlino, Eric Robinson & Kelley Rae O'Donnell) pres. adult variety show feat. live acts, "3 Min. Bingo," "culturally observant sketches" & beer; La Tea Theater, CSV Cultural Arts Center, 107 Suffolk Street, 2nd fl. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; 8, $14 [through 3/1].

    Midwesterners Jake Johnson & Oliver Ralli, from the Midwest of Germany, do the best of Euro sketch-comedy; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

    The Monday Show Stand-up & sketch comedy feat. Deidre Sullivan, Kate's Chink-O-Rama & the music of Fragile Male Ego; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

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

    TUESDAY 1/22

    Cabaret

    Starstruck Lee Byar becomes a Hollywood legend, looking & singing like Carol Channing, Judy, Liza & Marilyn; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, free.

    Comedy

    Half-Price College Night College IDs get you a sweet deal of cheap beer & stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Fat Man Scoop & DJ Enuff host stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16 & 2 drink min.

    Lisa Lampanelli The queen of mean performs insult comedy; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Noted From the Underground: Uptown Marc Maron, the anti-drug, pres. play-by-play of current events through stand-up, stories & "spontaneous chaos"; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $10.

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season feat. world premiere of a Martins ballet, "Raymonda Variations," "Zakouski" & "Theme & Variations"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 7:30, $28-$76.

    Alyson Pou & Elaine Tn Nyo w/Christian Bärens Dixon Place pres. Alyson Pou's work-in-progress "A Slight Headache" set in the 1800s & Elaine Tin Nyo's "Rumba" (is just Burma Spelled Sideways)" w/choreography by Christian Bärens; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

    The Castle Kafka's novel brought to stage about a man who fights bureaucracy; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Tues. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 1/17, through 2/17].

    The Phantom Lady Victimizing nature of chivalry is challenged when love takes center stage; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. rush [opens 1/21, through 2/17].

    Sorrows & Rejoicings Post-apartheid Africa, two women, one black, one white meet at funeral for man they both loved, newest work by Athol Fugard, author of My Children! My Africa!; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [opens 2/4, through 2/24].

    Tape Three friends discover truth about their past during 10-year high school reunion; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-254-5857; Tues. at 8, $25 [opens 1/17].

    JUST OPENED

    Afghan Women tells story of women living under Taliban regime, written by Bina Sharif; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 1/27].

    The Alamo Piece Movement, puppetry & song describe life on Mexican side of border; Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-279-4200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 1/20].

    As It Is in Heaven Young Shaker girl frightens community w/visions of angels; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-946-6379; Fri.-Sun. at 8, Mon. at 8:30 [through 2/5].

    Brutal Imagination explores Susan Smith story from perspective of imaginary African-American she claimed killed her children; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-3874; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$45.

    Dance With Me Love & sex during repressed 1950s, couple is permanently altered by chance meeting w/mysterious woman; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30 [through 1/27].

    Daughter of a Pacifist Soldier Girl searches for understanding of father's WWII experience & ultimately of his personality; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $20 [through 1/20].

    Ducks' Crossing Local regular makes bid for pool hall & disrupts delicate equilibrium of pub culture; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Weds.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 1/27].

    Ecco Porco Pig w/Ph.D. charged w/crime reveals much about human nature; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $25 [through 1/27].

    Flicker blurs boundaries betw. film & stage by showing two "films" side by side, dark comedy; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 2/3].

    From the Mouths of Babes: New Works by Bodacious Women Festival of theater guaranteed to warm up winter; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-502-3452; call for sched., $15-$20, $10 st. [through 1/26].

    Hobson's Choice English merchant struggles w/strong-willed daughter who takes life into her own hands; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.

    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.

    La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny Celebration of a great Hispanic lady, starring Doreen Montalvo; Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40.

    Look Homeward Angel Adaptation of Tom Wolfe's autobiographical novel, begins w/17-year-old Eugene's escape from parents' & boarding house; the New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-645-TACT; Fri. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $18.

    Misterman One-man show about an Irish guy who struggles w/conflicting values of the small-town people he lives with; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20 [through 2/3].

    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.

    No. 11 (Blue & White) Drama in wealthy suburban high school, one student faces difficult moral choice that could destroy her social prowess; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/3].

    Richard and Philip Story of love & loyalty, Richard the Lionheart must decide betw. allegiance to his father or to his lover, King Philip II; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19 [through 2/1].

    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-$70 [through 2/10].

    Still Life Theatre Company pres. two one-act comedies, one rural, one urban, about bonds of friendship; Bank Street Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-592-3258; Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15.

    The Streets Of New York Victorian drama about two sisters vs. dishonest banker; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$40 [through 1/20].

    Summer Of '42 Based on novel by Herman Raucher, three boys on vacation during WWII wrestle w/girls, love & life; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$65.

    The Syringa Tree One-woman play stars Kate Blumberg as a white female struggling w/reality of South Africa during & after Apartheid?Ms. Blumberg displays unique talent as she transforms 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.

    The Tender NYC bartender indulges in booze, gambling & women; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-375-0859; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 1/19].

    Theatresports™ Mix of improv, acting & competitive sports complete w/audience participation; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-642-8202; Sun. at 7, $5 [through 6/1].

    Unaccustomed to My Name Russian poetry buff creates Slavic alter-ego in order to find her identity; New Actors Workshop, 259 W. 30th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-875-7981; Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mat Sun. at 2, $10 [through 1/29].

    Unexpected Journeys Two plays written by women examining what it is to be female in a patriarchal world; LES Tenement Theater, 90 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 1/27].

    The Voice of the Turtle 1940s comedy meant to distract people from war effort provides intelligent escapist fun then & now; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $35 [through 1/20].

    What Is It to Be Dead (Philosophical Scenes) Four-character drama about two brother-sister relationships, one modern, one from late 19th-century Russia; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 2/24].

    What You Will or Twelfth Night Love, sex & death in Shakespeare's classic dark comedy; Clark Studio Theater, Lincoln Center, Rose Bldg., 7th fl., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-924-0077; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 1/19].

    Yi Sang Counts to Thirteen Love story betw. men named Red & Blue who fall for woman named Green, written by Sung Rno?the Korean Kafka; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/9].