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STAGE WEDNESDAY 12/12 Cabaret Johnny Cunningham & Susan McKeown perform ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:44

    Cabaret

    Johnny Cunningham & Susan McKeown perform songs from Scotland & Ireland feat. excerpts from "Peter & Wendy"; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8770; 9, $22.

    Baby Jane Dexter Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30].

    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.].

    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.].

    Lennie's Holiday Show Leonard McKenzie w/Timothy Vernon on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 & $10 min.

    Priscilla Lopez Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 7, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 11].

    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].

    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, $9:30 & drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

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

    Gotham All-Stars Fancy weekend guests stick around during the week; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny, hosts free stand-up that is quite funny w/rotating comedians that may incl. Deidre Sullivan, Kate Rigg, Sara Contreras, Victor Varnado, Hood, Danny Cohen & Steve Marshall; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, Reggie McFadden, Billy Burr & 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; 8, $3.

    The Sklar Brothers Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18-$21 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 10, Fri. at 12:30 a.m.].

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/world premiere of Judith Jamison's three-part ballet inspired by Flo-Jo, "Revelations," plus "The River"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    The Fast Feet Show, A Tap & Jazz Jam Roxanne Butterfly, Andrew Nehmr, Omar Edwards dance w/spoken word artists & vocalists too!; Teddy's Bar & Grill, 96 Berry St. (N. 8th), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787; 9:30, free.

    Fifteen Years of Dance Making Doug Varone & dancers celebrate w/NY premieres of "Ballet Méchanique" & fun-filled "As Natural As Breathing" set to music by 60s jazz & blues artists; plus revival of Varone's "Possession" set to Phillip Glass's "Concerto for Violin & Orchestra"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 7:30].

    The Nutcracker With the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center & the start of the NYCB season of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, the holidays are truly here! Set to Tchaikovsky's famous score; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 6, $16-$88 [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

    THURSDAY 12/13

    Cabaret

    An Evening w/Carol Channing & Friends Richard Skipper helps celebrate the life of Janet Sumner; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8, $10 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 saws through 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].

    Kundalini Komedy Sells Out It's like Real World without the cameras! Watch "Episode 3: The Kristmas Special" where the true meaning of Chanuka is learned; Chasama Performance Space, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-712-7012; 8, $9 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    The Other White Christmas The Other White Meat pres. a holiday satire that victimizes A Christmas Carol & the birth of Jesus; 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 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

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/"Shelter" highlighting the problem of homelessness, "Grace" & "Episodes"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    Book Of Hours Erik Kaiel & Fiona Marcotty pres. new & old dances in two programs; Program A feat. solos "a year of rain" set to string quartet by Brahms & "Winter of My Disco Tent" (7:30); Program B feat. male trio "Calves of Guernica" & "Chill Mark," another trio, this one about gender roles; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; $10 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Fifteen Years of Dance Making Doug Varone & dancers celebrate w/world premiere of untitled work set to Brahms, premiere of "Ballet Méchanique" plus revivals of "Care" feat. silent duet & "The Bench Quartet" set to Bach's Cantata 78; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].

    The Words & The Motion Paula Hunter pres. new dance series w/Karen Bernard, Peter B. Schmitz, Trajal Harrell, Amy Chavasse & Jen Abrams; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.

    FRIDAY 12/14

    Cabaret

    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.

    Merry Fucking Christmas Jackie Beat rocks the house spreading Christmas cheer w/hits, "Jew Christmas" & "Go to Hell"; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; call for times, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun., through 12/23].

    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 & 11:30, $50 & $15 min. [repeats Sat. at 11:30, Tues. at 9].

    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.

    Whose Holiday Is It Anyway? Ron Poole hosts "a comedy, music & improv trib. to Christmas, Hannukah & reality TV" feat. Colette Hawley, Sidney Myer, survivor Mitchell Olson & Kevin O'Connor; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    Ass of Satan Shecky Beagleman, Justin Davila & Karen Sneider give the finger to the approaching apocalypse; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-561-9740; 12 a.m., $5 & free beer!

    Pete Correale Stand-up w/Hood, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Jerry Diner, Richie Byrne & Gregg 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.].

    Pete Correale Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Lee Ann Lord & 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 12 a.m.].

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

    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.].

    Tom Papa Stand-up w/Keith Robinson, Kevin Hart & Gary Greenberg; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, Reggie McFadden, Billy Burr & 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.].

    Brian Regan Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $24-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 8].

    Spurn It just looks like spum! One-acts & vignettes explore bizarro worlds where soft drink commercials are intelligent & lovers can't be honest; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $12, $10 st.

    Tequila Mockin' Bird Twisted adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $7 [through 12/14].

    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.].

    Tower of Babble Jennifer Ostrega searches for her soul in the corporate world, playing the characters she encounters along the way; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $5.

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/the teenage angst-inspired "Dance at the Gym," new production of Louis Falco's ballet "Caravan," "Sweet Bitter Love" & "Night Creature"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    The Art of the Performer Choreographer Pat Catterson & "wild child" performer Margie Gillis join Juilliard dancers in celebrating 50th season w/workshops incl. "9 Lives" feat. Beethoven's final piano sonata Op.111 in C minor; Juilliard Theater, 155 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-769-7406; 8, free [repeats Sat., Mon. & Tues.].

    Ballett Frankfurt William Forsythe choreographs German Co. in three premieres incl. "Woolf Phrase" duet inspired by Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs. Dalloway, "Enemy in the Figure" feat. fierce electronic music & "Quintett"; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave., Ft. Greene, 718-567-9620; 7:30, $20-$50 [repeats Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, Sun. at 3].

    Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co. pres. "Mayne Mentshn" (My People), a trib. to Dorfman's Jewish heritage, which contrasts the joys of pre-war Eastern-European life w/what came after, feat. an eight-member ensemble; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 800-887-9322; 8, $25, $18 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].

    Jean Isaacs' San Diego Dance Theater & ten member co. pres. four works incl. "A Geography of Risk," "Holding On, Letting Go," Rui Horta's "Object Constant" & solo "Leave it on The Field" set to patriotic marching music; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Mary Anthony Dance Theater pres. world premiere of Kun-Yang Lin's "Shall We?," which starts w/a tango plus revivals of 1957's "Blood Wedding" feat. guests from Limón Dance & "In The Beginning"; Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts.), 212-674-8191; 8, $15 [repeats Sat. at 3 & 8].

    The Nutcracker With the arrival of the tree at Rockefeller Center & the start of the NYCB season of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, the holiday season is truly here! Set to Tchaikovsky's famous score; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $22-$88 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 5].

    Subject: A Pendulum Out of Joint Tokyo native Min Tanaka returns to perform modern solo site specific work; P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th Ave.), Long Island City, Queens, 718-784-2084; 4, $5 contrib., $2 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 3 w/lecture following].

    3rd Rail Dance pres. eclectic works from choreographers Tom Pearson, Brian Weaver & Jennine Willett incl. "Uktena" w/Cherokee music, physical duet "Through the Keyhole" & "Last Call" set to Otis Redding; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St., 11th fl. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $12 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].

    SATURDAY 12/15

    Cabaret

    Judy & Liza for the Holidays! It's a family affair when Tommy Femia's "Judy" & Christine Pedi's "Liza" unite in this holiday special; 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.

    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 [through 1/12].

    Comedy

    Carmen Mofongo's Coquito Christmas: A Coquito Odyssey Michele Carlo stars as the Latin lady for third-annual bash feat. Rev. Jen, Shauna Lane, Tom Tenney, Noah Tarnow & Janet Rosen plus a shot per person of Carmen's coquito; starring everyone's favorite drink, rum; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.

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

    Poole Party Always has regulars Ron Poole, Nancy Witter & Sidney Myer plus Vicky Van Tassel, Gerard Gravallese & Rahul Siddharth; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 12/29].

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host holiday sketch comedy feat. stand-upers Tami Vernekoff, Jen Kirkman & Jay Oakes; musical comedy of Rob Pavavonia & magic by Lee Barrett; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $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 [through 12/29].

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/world premiere of "Serving Nia," "Bad Blood" & "Revelations" feat. African dance; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2, $25-$75.

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/"Revelations" feat. African dance, "Chocolate Sessions," "Episodes" & "Cry"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    Holiday Showcase Ballet Arts pres. new works by Nina Buisson, Melissa Caywood, Cha-lee Chan, JT Jenkins, Elena Kunikova, JoLea Maffei, Amy Marshall, Slam, Lynn Schwab & Matt Williams; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $10, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 5]..

    Lisa Leann & Terry Dean Put on a Danceshow feat. Katie Workum, Leigh Garret, Chris Yun, Adrienne Truscott, Daniel Clifton, Sara Sweet Rabidoux, David Neuman, Lawrence Goldhuber & Ariane Reinhart; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8 & 10, $10.

    SUNDAY 12/16

    Cabaret

    Bedazzled By Broadway Linda Fields w/Paul Greenwood on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $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.

    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.

    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.

    Men & Money & Madness Tessa Bell w/Tedd Firth on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    Murray Hill Star-Spangled Christmas Comedy Special Not your typical holiday show feat. Scotty the Blue Bunny, the Dazzle Dancers & the Pontani Sisters; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 9:30, $10.

    The Weimarband A style fusion of 20s German cabaret & country & western plus songs from Johnny Cash to Radiohead; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8770; 7:30, $12.

    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, Sherry Davy & Sam Greenfield; 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; 9, free.

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/"Double Exposure," "Episodes" & "Revelations" feat. African dance; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 3, $25-$75.

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/world premiere of Judith Jamison's three-part ballet inspired by Flo-Jo, "Revelations" feat. African dance, "Chocolate Sessions" & "Sweet Bitter Love"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 7:30, $25-$75.

    Batoto Yetu Back-up dancers for Michael Jackson perform world premiere for eighth-annual holiday celebration feat. stars like Isabella Rossellini, Iman, Heidi Klum & Ali McGraw; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 4, $35-$125.

    MONDAY 12/17

    Cabaret

    Butch It Up: Behind Bars 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.

    Eastern Standard Time D.C. Anderson, Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Lee Battle perform holiday benefit for the Children of China Pediatric Foundation; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $25 & $10 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.

    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, $5 & 1 drink min.

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Woo Hoo! Janeane Garofalo hosts stand-up, improv & alt. comedy w/Marc Maron, Todd Barry, Andy Blitz, Mario DiGiorgio, Eddie Pepitone, Jon Benjamin & a surprise from Santa; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Kate's Chink-O-Rama Kate Rigg w/David Jung (aka MC Chink Daddy) give you flava w/out the MSG. Late shows feat. filthy Tammy Faye Starlite; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8770; 7:30 & 9:30, $14.

    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.

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

    Gregory Vaccarello Stand-up w/Gregg Rogell, John Rizzo, Hood & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

    Dance

    Book Of Hours Erik Kaiel & Fiona Marcotty pres. new & old dances feat. post-romantic duet "From the End of the Boulevards," duets "December" & "You Tangle in Me," male trio "Calves of Guernica" & "Chill Mark," trio about gender roles; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8, $10.

    TUESDAY 12/18

    Cabaret

    The Secret of Christmas Peter Rapanaro returns w/Mark Burman 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 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.

    Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16 & 2 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.

    Andrew Kennedy does stand-up at Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    Mike Robles Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Season cont. w/"Blues Suite," "Cry," "Phases" & Ailey's own "Revelations" feat. African dance; City Center, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $25-$75.

    Theater

    Previews

    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 [opens 12/18].

    JUST OPENED

    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].

    Angry Jellow Bubbles Women draw from real life experience & comment on what it means to be a woman; Creative Acting Co., 122 W. 26th St., 11th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-465-3410; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12.

    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].

    Assassins Play addresses presidential assassinations from Booth to Hinckley, Jr.; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$90.

    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].

    The Breaking Light Satire focuses on dot com visionary Calculatrice as he tries to write new rules for our society; Present Company Theatorium, 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $15.

    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 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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 5, Sun. at 7, $40 [through 1/5].

    Corset Learn etiquette rules about everything from afternoon tea to gossip from female quintet, a pleasant comedic departure from Judith Martin; Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3006; Weds.-Tues. at 8, $15.

    Cracked Jack gets paroled from drug charges into family custody, forced to deal w/childhood & crack-induced hallucinations on LES, see this week's "Since When?" column for more info; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Fri. at 7, $15 [through 12/14].

    The Damned Criminally insane inmates, disturbed attorney & lovelorn psychiatrist wade through ethics & psychosis 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 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. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $21.75-$71.25 [through 1/13].

    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].

    The Eight: Reindeer Monologues International icon may fall victim to scandal, only reindeer know truth; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 12/22].

    A Flea in her Ear Zany comedy has social butterfly inventing lovers to make her husband jealous, visiting high-class brothel to catch him in the act; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18 [through 12/21].

    A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol Adaptation of Dickens' tale, music written by Sullivan, words 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].

    Going to Bordeaux Artist leaves NYC w/pregnant girlfriend, feels isolated, goes to Bordeaux to find himself; Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [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 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].

    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. at 8, mats. Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. [through 12/16].

    It's a Wonderful (One Man Show) Life! Solo adaptation of classic film, perfect holiday fodder; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Sat. at 4, $10 [through 12/29].

    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.

    The Last Carburetor Wrecked automobile sits in garage for 20 years & becomes focus of family tensions; Present Company Theatorium, 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $15.

    Life's a Pizza: Slices of Life From a Sicilian American Family Solo singer Steve Scionti remembers his family at grandfather's funeral, not stereotyped at all; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St., #A (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Mon. at 8, $20.

    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].

    The Little Mermaid The real, raw version?adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson as opposed to Disney vehicle for sophomoric animation tricks; Hitchcock-Rockefeller Aud., 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-866-5170; Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 12/30].

    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.

    No Exit Satre's cynical work about definition of eternal damnation, no fire & torture, "hell is other people"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-4743; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $12 [through 12/22].

    Novel A play about a writer who writes a book about a man who looks back on his regrets & successes; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mats. on Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 12/23].

    Other Worlds Waaa! Ghosts from another dimension come back to earth, incl. Jesus Christ & Godzilla; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10.

    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].

    A Queer Carol Gay version of Dickens holiday tale, Ebenezer is wealthy interior designer, assisted by Cratchit who cares for HIV+ boyfriend; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 7, Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, $15 [through 12/21].

    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].

    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 [through 12/23].

    Room Between Told primarily in movement, production explores space betw. reality & imagination; Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (President St.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $7 [through 12/21].

    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 2nd Shepherds' Play Fifteenth-century comedy about three shepherds on Christmas Eve, incl. sheep rustlers & lazy adolescents; St. Veronica's Church, 149 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-924-5628; Weds. & Fri. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $8 [through 12/18].

    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. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $37.50 [through 1/6].

    Spurn World where love is worse than death & reality is turned on its ear, no, it's not "Jerry's World" on Springer; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 12/15].

    Star Messengers Production about two of the most influential scientists in shaping our universe, Galileo & Johannes Kepler; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $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 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.

    Tales From the Oven Bakery girls speak about their aspirations & lives in New York, comedy; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-252-4790; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $15 [through 12/22].

    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. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 12/16].

    Unity Fest NY's annual Gay Play festival, new & experienced talent addresses issues facing gay & lesbian community; call for locations & sched. [through 12/30].

    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].

    Wurst Celebration of jealousy, love, revenge & more as seen through weirdo production team Radiohole; Collapsable Hole, 146 Metropolitan Ave. (Berry St.), Williamsburg, 718-388-2251; Weds.-Sat. at 9, $10 [through 12/21].