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STAGE WEDNESDAY 11/7 Cabaret Boys & Girls Like You & ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:42

    Cabaret

    Boys & Girls Like You & Me Sally Mayes & Johnny Rodgers examine love through the classic medium of B'way-style song; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11].

    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.

    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.].

    Ass-Splitting Comedy That pretty much says it all!; Zinc Bar, 90 W. Houston St. (betw. LaGuardia Pl. & Thompson St.); 212-477-8337; 9, $5.

    Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Gregory Carey; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    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. & Sun.-Tues.].

    Femme Boost Two one-woman shows "Not So Fresh" & "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].

    Janeane Garofalo is staying busy these days, but comes uptown to entertain for a few nights; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30 & 9:30, $26.50 & 2 drink min.

    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.

    Robbyne Kaamil: Raw & Real...Life From One Woman's Perspective The bitch is indeed back, w/the "explosive poetry" & honest comedy that got her on Howard Stern & turned him into a poet, briefly; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, RSVP 212-604-4864; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Laurie Kilmartin 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.].

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

    Joan Rivers can offend anyone, and she does, but we love her because she 'knows how to take a slam too! Watch her elastic skin defy the passage of time; the Comedy Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8 &10:30, $48.50.

    The Wingnuts Tom Soter keeps this improv troupe in line, well sort of; Homegrown Theater. 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-353-7716; 8:30, $5.

    Dance

    Garth Fagan Dance Season cont. w/the meditative "In Memoriam: The Innocent, The Brave, The Hands, The Minds...All Mankind," "Never Top 40 (Jukebox)" w/music by Puccini & others, "Prelude?Discipline is Freedom" & "Woza," which is Zulu for "come celebrate"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30].

    Ice Theatre of New York opens the 2001 season w/dance ensemble, don't wait for the Olympics; Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 23rd St. (Hudson River), 212-929-5042; 7, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs. & Fri.].

    Once Upon a Time in Chinese America...A Martial Arts Ballet Fred Ho pres. music-theater epic about renegade monk who allies w/Manchu imperial forces (a big no-no) to destroy Shaolin Temple, feat. Jose Figueroa's martial arts choreography, as part of BAM's "Next Wave Festival"; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Ashland & Rockwell Pls.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 7:30, $20-$40 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 3].

    THURSDAY 11/8

    Cabaret

    The Beat of My Heart Kathy Kelleher returns w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Everybody's Cryin' Mose!: Celebrating the Music of Mose Allison The J.C. Hopkins Biggish Band, Steven Berstein, Babi Floyd & Norah Jones help celebrate Allison's career, then let the man himself takeover; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 8, $25.

    I'll Be Wearing Red Maria Vee's all new show; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8311; 7, $15 & $10 min.

    Jamie de Roy & friends Kim Cea, Benjamin Levy, Heather MacRae, Marta Snader, Rick Skye & Sal Viviano provide varied cabaret w/a few laughs, plus birthday cake after the show; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-6909; $20 & 1 drink min. to benefit the NYC Police Foundation's "Heroes Fund."

    Rick Jensen Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

    Rosine Katan pres. new pop/jazz material; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $8 & 2 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

    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].

    Janeane Garofalo is staying busy these days, but comes uptown to entertain for a few nights; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10, $26.50 & 2 drink min.

    The Other White Meat Yeah! They're back! Sketch comedy galore feat. skits about "the plight of drunken office workers" & everyone's favorite target, French Canadians; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7.

    Stripped Dark comedy follows the life of a stripper (trendy occupation of the moment) 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

    Ballet National de Cuba pres. "La Magia de Alonso," trib. to founder Alicia Alonso, feat. ballet scenes from Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Swan Lake & Gottschalk Symphony, preserving the classical form; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3]..

    Dance Forum Gala Night Founder Carol Fonda pres. "Break In/ Break Out," feat. works by Gabri Christa, Shannon & Rob Davidson, Marijke Eliasberg, Isabel Gotzkowski & Al Turner; plus Fonda's "White Crane Strut"; Dance Forum, 20 E. 17th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 5th & B'way Aves.), 212-633-7202; 8, $35-$100 [repeats Fri. & Sat., $12].

    DTW Around Town Ellis Wood's "Funktionslust Slut" examines how women pursue the pleasure denied them while Lisa Race's "Social Climb" feat. "a fearless foursome of daredevils"; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    EYE - An Evening of New Choreographic/Multimedia Performance Works Rachel Thorne Germond pres. solo work "Shudder" & Catherine Hourihan's Nerve Dance perform excerpts from "Tender, Suite"; Chasama Performance Space, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6 & B'way Aves.), 212-924-0077; 8, $15, $10 st. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Garth Fagan Dance Season cont. w/musically-varied "Mix 25," abruptly changing "Music of the Line/Words in the Shape" set to music by John Adams & "Trips & Trysts," which explores the alliances formed during voyages; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Sun. at 2].

    Fall Collection Patricia Kenny Dance Co. pres. it's premiere concert, which incl. Kenny's athletically challenging "Surrender" & works by choreographers Charlotte Griffin, Katherine Hooper & Jason McDole; Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts.), 212-870-6784; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Illuminations A collaborative work by dancer Simone Forti & composer Charlemagne Palestine. Dancing stems from studies of centrifugal force & expands via music of song & a brandy snifter, as part of "Global Exchange" series; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    FRIDAY 11/9

    Cabaret

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

    Natalie Douglas Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

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

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

    Knock-Off Ms. Ana Matronic hosts night of dark swinging; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 12 a.m., $5.

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

    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

    American Burlesque Trav S.D. w/new Moulin Rouge persona joins Dr. Ducky Doolittle & "Dirty" Martini in burlesque; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $12.

    Brett Butler Former Grace Under Fire star hits the stage after amazingly unflattering E! True Hollywood Stories; the Comedy Forum at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8 & 10:30, $28.50 [repeats Sat.].

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

    Cow Revolution Improv that's a "stampede of bovine comedy"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

    Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Gregory Carey; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15.

    Mitch Fatel Stand-up w/Steve White; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Janeane Garofalo is staying busy these days, but comes uptown to entertain for a few nights; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $28.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Gay & Lesbian Stand-up & Musical Comedy Fest Michael Conley hosts; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Eddie Ift Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio & 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, Paul Mercurio, Ross Bennett, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Macio & Mitch Fatel; 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.

    Perverts Pat McCartney, Jackie Clarke & Michael Delaney make SNL skit even more perverted; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 12 a.m., $7.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greer Barnes, Hood, Godfrey, Keith Robinson & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Sarcastic Passion Steve Bird does an anti- one-man show filled w/uncomfortable silences; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 10, $10 [repeats Sat.].

    Three Jews & a Persian Can't we all just get along? Negin Farsad, Geoff Kirsch, Jason Reich & Alex Zalben prove we can, doing sketch comedy at Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 347-742-8562; 9, $10 [repeats Sat.].

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

    Dance

    Better Bridges Festival Jump arts pres. a merging of dialogue & artistic expression feat. musicians Bill Cole, William Parker, Andrew Lamb & Sabir Mateen; dancers Makiko, Marija Krtolica, Luciana Achugar & Levi Gonzalez; speakers, Dr. Mansour Farhang & Mary Boger; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-228-5509; 7:30, $8-$12 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Korean Masked Dance World Music Institute pres. "Kosong Okwangdae" (Five Clowns Play) performed by a 14-member troupe composed of male farmers feat. "Dance of a Leper Clown"; Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $25, $15 st.

    Nãcho Nãcho - Gypsy Storyteller Lotus dance pres. flamenco artist Andrea del Conte & Indian Kathak dancer Parul Shah explore the history & styles of these two forms; Elebash Recital Hall at CUNY Graduate Center, 34th St. (5th Ave.), 212-817-8215; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.

    World of Want LKB Dance pres. Leah Kreutzer's premiere program, a modern exploration of the consequences of desire feat. a journey to the Middle Ages; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    SATURDAY 11/10

    Cabaret

    A Century of Life & Love Elizabeth Anne w/L. Egan D'Ivori on piano; 22 Below Cabaret, 155 E. 22nd St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-228-0750; 9, $5 contrib.

    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.

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

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Sinatra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $25 & 2 drink min.

    In the Center Ring: Songs of the Circus Judy Kreston & David Lahm w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Ray Grappone on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Judy Garland Live Tommy Femia performs as the star herself w/guest Diana Templeton; 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 Romanian émigré Sanda performs a program spanning the work of Weimar Berlin, Kurt Weil & Mischa Spoliansky; BAM Cafe, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100.

    Shiny Hot Nights: More Songs of Joni Mitchell John Kelly puts on a wig, teaks 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

    Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Gregory Carey; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15-$20.

    Get Fascinating Naked Babies John Ross Bowie, Robert Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris introduce their newest improv show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $7.

    Poole Party "An ever changing slate of high talent" always has regulars Ron Poole, Nancy Witter & Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greer Barnes, Hood, Godfrey, Keith Robinson & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min.

    William Stephenson MC's Stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Steven Scott, Tom Cotter, 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.

    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.

    Unusual Suspects pres. an improv evening ending w/an open jam game of "Freeze for All"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 917-453-0424; 8:30 & 10:30, $8.

    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

    Anjani's Kathak Dance of India New York Press readers know all about Kathak (as it's a popular dance listing), but the subtle mime & delicate footwork have to be seen to be fully enjoyed; World Music Institute pres. Anjani Ambegaokar's ensemble; Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $25, $15 st.

    Dance/Music Collaborations Co. pres. Rachel Cohen & Rafi Malkiel's "Consultations With the Seat of My Pants," Kill Sigman & Sharon Zhu's "Fiver" & the solo "Embers"; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].

    SUNDAY 11/11

    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 debuts w/David Lewis on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $12 & $10 min.

    Lost World Jack Crosely's trib. to the flipside of the 60s, w/music by Elvis, Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bing Crosby; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 8, $6.

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

    My Songs Tom Anderson showcases original songs in style of pop, country, swing & blues like "Everynight I Sleep With an Angel"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 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 & Dean Edwards; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    MONDAY 11/12

    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 Cabaret Benefit Broadway Mall Association pres. a benefit to maintain the garden areas of the dividers on B'way feat. MC Jay Rogers, Aaron Lee Battle, Claiborne Cary, Carolyn Montgomery & Philip Officer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9:15, $40 & 2 drink min.

    The Wau Wau Sisters Once upon a time these twins were separated at birth, but 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.

    Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Gregory Rogell, Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50.

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

    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 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.

    Dance

    A Few Good Men...Dancin' 2001 Choreographer Jeff Amsden wrangles 30 of his male troupe troops through theme dances inspired by salsa, swing, jazz & African movements, to benefit Dancers Responding to Aids; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-840-0770; 6:30 pre-show reception, $75-$350.

    TUESDAY 11/13

    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.

    Phat Tuesdays Performance party feat. Dan Killeen, Beth Kurkjian, Aaron Landsman, Tory Vasquez & Johanna S. Meyer on video, dance, & theater w/Lisa LeAnn, Terry Dean & Katie Workum doing actual performances; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8, $12.

    The Right to Love Richard Malavet returns w/Ross Paterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Starstruck Lee Byar becomes Hollywood's legends, looking & singing like Carol Channing, Judy, Liza & Marilyn; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8:30, free.

    Comedy

    Half-Price College Night College ID's 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.

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

    Open Mic Brave the stage & see if you're funny; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 9, free.

    Super Girls Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    A Few Good Men...Dancin' 2001 Choreographer Jeff Amsden wrangles 40 of his male troupe troops through theme dances inspired by salsa, swing, jazz & African movements, to benefit Dancers Responding to Aids; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; 6:30 pre-show reception, $75-$350.

    Limón Dance Co. celebrate their 55th anniversary w/gala opening season sampler feat. revival of "Invention" & "Limón & Jazz," updated version of "There is a Time" w/swing jazz; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 7, $38.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS

    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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. [opens 11/19, through 12/16].

    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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/18].

    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].

    Bavarian Rage Jewish lawyers suspect old German client is actually Hitler himself; Manhattan Bridge Club, 27 W. 72nd St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-666-6509; Sun. at 7, free.

    Bleecker Street Comics Father & son deal w/disruption of their delicate comic book world when runaway wife/mother unexpectedly returns; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; 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. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, $15.

    The Damned Some criminally insane inmates, a disturbed attorney & a 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].

    Erostratus Well-directed & adapted Sartre story, exciting & surreal experience that challenges audience, demanding emotional & compassionate response, highly recommended; the Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $20, $10 st. [through 11/10].

    Festival of Jewish Latin American Theatre Playwrights from Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil & Mexico put on new readings & productions each week; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25-$40 [through 11/18].

    Food for Thought Different one-act play every week over lunch & cocktail hour; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.) 212-362-2560; call for dates & times, $27-$35, lunch & cocktails provided [through 12/13].

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

    Germania 3: Ghosts at Deadman Heiner Muller's look at German history from WWII until 1990s w/original music; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 11/11].

    Goy Vey! The Adventures of a Dim Sun in Search of His Wanton Father Chinese boy comes to America to search for Jewish father who abandoned him, comedy; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. on Sun at 3, $25, $20 st./s.c./groups.

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

    Growing Up Sicilian & Female Young girl grapples w/identity on both 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 Boy flees Cuba & returns as middle-aged man to ponder family & identity, comedy; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $55, $20 st.

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

    Hello 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].

    Ikuko's Alter Ego Evening of modern dance & ballet w/acrobatics to stir things up; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Tues. at 10, $15 [through 11/13].

    The Ionesco Festival Thirty-nine Ionesco plays incl. classics, The Chairs & The Bald Soprano, also lesser known works, The Niece-Wife & To Prepare a Hardboiled Egg; 212-387-2043 for details [through 12/1].

    It's a Wonderful (One Man Show) Life! Emotive solo adaptation of original sappy b&w film; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Sat. at 4, $10 [through 12/29].

    Lessons examines urban social conflict through teacher & student who desperately want out of a classroom but are obligated to stay; LaSalle Academy Annex, 44 E. 2nd Street (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-375-0859; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $5 [through 11/17].

    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].

    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.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $30-$40.

    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.

    Reefer Madness Musical adaptation of cult classic about marijuana mayhem; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.) 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$60 [through 12/30].

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

    Romeo & Juliet Teenage tragedy about hormones & passion that transcends After School Specials; Heckscher Theatre of El Museo del Barrio, 5th Ave. (104th St.), 212-744-6091; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. on Sat. at 2, $25, $15 st./s.c.

    Sarcastic Passion One-man comedy show attacking politics & American anti-intellectualism; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-7570; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $10 [through 11/17].

    The Soapbox Syndrome Biblical story of Rachel & Leah, pries into family psychology & incest; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-613-5915; Weds.-Sun. at 9:30, $15, $12 st. [through 11/18].

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

    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.), 212-301-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat at 2, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

    Unwrap Your Candy Four caustic bedtime stories for grownups; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Fri. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15-$40 [through 11/11].

    Urinetown, The Musical Tale of love, corruption & greed in Gotham; Henry Miller Theater, 124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Mon., call for prices & times.

    The Witch of Edmonton Scorned witch summons Devil Dog to seek revenge on Puritan culture; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-714-3930; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/18].

    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].

    Yo Soy Latina Production sheds light on Latin life in America outside of stereotypical whores, drug dealers & welfare mothers; Actor's Playground, 412 8th Ave., #1, 2nd fl. (betw. 31st & 32nd Sts.), 212-971-1954; Fri. & Mon. at 8, $12.