STAGE WEDNESDAY 1/2 Cabaret The Gone Show Everybody has some ...

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Cabaret

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.

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.].

One Life to Live: A Celebration of Gertrude Lawrence Andrea Marcovicci w/musical director Shelly Markham; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $50 prix-fixe dinner at 6:30 req. [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Sat.].

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, call for price [repeats Thurs.].

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

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., Tues. & Mon. at 8:30, Sun. at 8].

Jim Gaffigan Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.

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

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 [repeats Mon.].

Now, Dat's Comedy! Jon Laster hosts stand-up w/a mix of comedians; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

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

Dance

New York City Ballet begins season w/an all Balanchine program feat. "Monumentum Pro Gesualdo," "Movements for Piano & Orchestra," "Duo Concertant," "Cortège Hongrois" & "Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $56-$152.

THURSDAY 1/3

Cabaret

Crossing Over Tom Bogdan w/Harry Huff on piano applies a "gay sensibility to music" & bridges the gap betw. classical & pop music; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 10, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30].

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

Lavell Crawford performs at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $20 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].

Pablo Francisco does stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20-$22 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].

Rebel Without a Pause Reno is a fast thinker & talker about recent events that shook the her & the world; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

Dance

Altogether Different Festival 2002 season begins w/works by Paradigm incl. Dwight Roden's "It All," Gus Solomon Jr.'s 1998 "Gray Study" & world premiere "No Ice in Poland"?plus a yet to be titled Robert Battle work; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 2].

New York City Ballet Season continues w/an all Balanchine program feat. "Mozartiana," "Monumentum Pro Gesualdo," "Movements for Piano & Orchestra," & "Symphony in C"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $56-$152.

FRIDAY 1/4

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.

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.

Comedy

Richie Byrne Stand-up w/Gregory Carey & Vic Bitetto; 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].

Pete Correale Stand-up w/Walli Collins, Nancy Redman & Vic Henly; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].

Lavell Crawford Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $21 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

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

Pablo Francisco Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

Eddie Ifft Stand-up w/Dean Edwards & Partrice O'Neal; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [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, 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.].

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Allan Havey, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].

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.].

Vim Variety Show Faith Pilger hosts variety show w/Hawaiian haole Sarah Rudinoff, the tricks of Magic Brian, accordionist Cornmo & Mike Ill w/band Poor Old Souls?followed by free post-show birthday bash; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.

Dance

Altogether Different Festival Season continues w/works by Complexions feat. New York premieres of Dwight Rhoden's "From Me to U in About Half the Time" & "Higher Ground" set to music of Earth, Wind & Fire ?plus excerpts from "Please, Please, Please" & "Ave Maria"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 7:30, Tues. at 8].

First Weekends Brooklyn Arts Exchange pres. new dance series feat. Homer Avila's solo "When One's Left," Edisa Weeks' "Until the Angels Come," Yasuko Yokoshi's solo "Shuffle" & excerpts from J Mandle Performance's "RETURN"; BAX, 421 5th Ave. (8th St.), Bklyn, 718-832-0018; 8, $15, $8 low-income [repeats Sat.].

New York City Ballet Season continues w/New York premiere of "Quartet for Strings"?plus "Polyphonia" & "Symphony in C"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $56-$152.

SATURDAY 1/5

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, $25 & 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; 11, $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.

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.), 212-533-7000; 8, $20 [through 1/12].

Comedy

Big Tit: Milk it for all it's Worth! Fierce chick comics Kate Rigg, Sue Costello & Diedre Sullivan; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 9:30, call for prices.

Tommy Koening host 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; 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.

Underground Comics Curtis B. Sterling hosts weekly stand-up; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (Betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 11:30, $5.

Dance

New York City Ballet Season continues w/"Monumentum Pro Gesualdo," "Movements for Piano & Orchestra," "Romeo & Juliet" "Quartet for Strings" & "The Four Seasons"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 2, $56-$152.

New York City Ballet Evening performance incl. "Mozartiana," "Polyphonia" & "The Four Seasons"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $56-$152.

SUNDAY 1/6

Cabaret

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Dance

New York City Ballet Season continues w/Co. premiere of "Telemann Overture Suite in E Minor," "Romeo & Juliet," "Quartet for Strings" & "Cortège Hongrois"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 3, $56-$152.

Muse of Fire Choreographer Ben Munisteri pres. his work-in-progress exploring dance making; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 3, $10.

MONDAY 1/7

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 Frank Loesser David Lahm performs w/Ratzo Harris on bass & guest vocalists Elaine Brier & Mitch Ellis; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Comedy

Blue Tony Woods & Rondel host comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Dean Edwards, Warren Holstein, Dov Davidoff & Todd Lynn; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Patrice O'Neal hosts mostly stand-up w/Tony Woods, Craig Baldo, Ahna Tessler, Ed Helms & Karey Dornetto. Arrive early to check out 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. an 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].

New Talent perform stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $15 & 2 drink min.

Dance

New York City Ballet Season continues w/"Mozartiana," "Polyphonia" & "Cortège Hongrois"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 7:30, $56-$152.

TUESDAY 1/8

Cabaret

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, 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.

Dance

Flamenco Blue "Copas En Nueva York" Olympia Estrella & Raphael Campallo's new production, translated as "Cocktails in New York," celebrates flamenco & jazz music & dance; Pantheon Theatre, 303 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $30.

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

Theater

PREVIEWS

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. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$45 [opens 1/9].

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; Tues. at 7, $40 [opens 1/17, through 2/17].

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 [opens 1/10].

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

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

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

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 1/6].

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

Conversations with the Pool Boy Stressed out Manhattan District Director tries to unwind in Virgin Islands, only to be harassed by well-meaning hosts, fighting lesbians & others; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1764; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 5, $19 [through 1/13].

Dance Of Death Before you see him in Lord Of The Rings, catch Ian McKellan here?a couple trapped by 25 years of marriage is offered chance to escape; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $21.75-$71.25 [through 1/13].

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].

Desk Two employees recount trek from virtual success of online fashion boutique to actual failure; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Sat. & Sun. at 7, $12.

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

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].

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.

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.

Rebel Without a Pause Comedy & social commentary, never same show twice; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5:30 & 8, $15 [through 1/13].

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].

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 2/10].

Six Goumbas & a Wannabe The mini-sensation returns! old-school Brooklynites reunite after 15 years to deal w/dangerous unfinished business; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $37.50 [through 1/6].

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. & Tues. 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].

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, $35 [through 1/20].

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.-Sun. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 1/19].

Why Cleaning Fails Find out why your apartment is never as clean as it should be & identity of elusive champion of all that disinfects, Mr. Clean; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 1/13].

Wise Guise Modern vaudeville makes social commentary & satire; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 1/13].

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