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STAGE WEDNESDAY 1/23 Cabaret The Gone Show Everybody has some ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 06:00

    Cabaret

    The Gone Show Everybody has some talent?acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all take crack at $100 prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; sign-up at 8:30, 9, free.

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].

    Comedy

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

    Ray Ellin hosts stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinny, Louis CK, Antman, Eric Douglas, DF Sweedler, D.C. Benny, Bernadette Pauley, Paula Bell & William Stephenson; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, Sun. at 8].

    Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, John Rizzo, Greg Rogell, Nancy Redman & Steven Scott; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Lisa Lampanelli The queen of mean performs insult comedy; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $16 & 2 drink min.

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

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

    Dance

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

    In the Light of Loss Wendy Osserman Dance Co. pres. an independent production of fluid dance feat. seven-piece company w/music by Christine Bard & video by Peter Richards; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.) 2nd fl., 212-206-0102; 8, $15, $8 st./s.c.

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Divertimento" from "Le Baiser de la Fée" & "Jeu de Cartes" feat. music of Stravinsky &"Tributary"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

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

    THURSDAY 1/24

    Cabaret

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

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

    Songs for the Stage Brian P. Glover directs new works feat. Jesse Gelber's jazzy pieces & Deirdre Broderick's melodious ballads; La MaMa, 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; 10; $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30].

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

    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.

    "Ha! Comedy Fest" Series cont. w/night of stand-up feat. Clara Bilj, Susie Felber, Jeff Eyres, Jonathan Corbett & tons more; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7, $10 couples.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is working on it, hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny?rotating comedians incl. D.C. Benny, Grant Cooper, Laurie Kilmartin, Poppi Kramer, Rod Reyes, Sue Costello & Vijai Nathan; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

    Paul Mooney Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].

    Mr. Pennygaff & Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night for even the strangest of folks feat. jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-726-1935; 11, $5.

    Greg Proops Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $21-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/the NY premiere of "Viva Verdi," Robbins' "Dances at a Gathering" & Balanchine's "Stravinsky Violin Concerto"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Out-of-Towners Series pres. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange's "Hallelujah" project, celebrating the extraordinary in the ordinary feat. contemporary dance piece "In Praise of Fertile Fields"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 8:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30].

    The Story Thus Far Choreographer Jody Oberfelder pres. dances loosely inspired by the Brothers Grimm. Special benefit performance incl. champagne reception; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-777-6227; 8, $50.

    FRIDAY 1/25

    Cabaret

    Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night of gay & lesbian performers feat. Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Deidre Sullivan, Jeffrey Johns, Drae Campbell, Eddie Sarfaty & Shecky Beagleman?plus heavy metal jams by Pink Steel; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

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

    Comedy

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

    Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, John Rizzo, Greg Rogell, Nancy Redman & Steven Scott; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

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

    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.

    New Faces of Comedy Stand-up w/Matt Almeida, Jocelyn Kalsmith, Richard Green & Helena Sopwith?plus other new comers; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 6, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, D.C. Benny, Russ Meneve, Greg Rogell & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Phone Sex With a Stutterer Avenue A Conspiracy pres. David Leopold's one-man show inspired by the actress Vera Czymillitude; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 10, $7.

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

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

    $andy Kane Blew Comedy Show $andy brings her show to the club's Latino night; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Tom Shillue Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy & Gregory Carey; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

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

    Dance

    Biting My Tongue & Other Solo Dances Choreographer Shane O'Hara pres. solos incl. "In the Corner," Daniel Nagrin's minimalist work "Path" & multimedia performance about repressing our internal demons, "Biting My Tongue"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c./child [repeats Sat.].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Tributary," Robbins' "Opus 19/The Dreamer" & Balanchine's "Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

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

    Unbearable Light Inner Landscapes Dance Theater pres. works by four female choreographers incl. Deborah Bailay's relationship study "Duo" & Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff's "Everlasting Solace"?also pieces by Kathryn Sullivan & Nomi Bachar; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 646-342-7681; 9, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].

    SATURDAY 1/26

    Cabaret

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Sinatra; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.

    Judy Garland Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Makerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dykesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 10, $5.

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

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

    Comedy

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Chris Regan, Liam McEneany, Ritch Duncan, Christie Klein, Jon Fisch, Josh Comers, Dawn Norris, David Fenton & Val Kappa; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw), Caroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Jason Grossman, Sharon Fogarty & Sam Riegel?plus audience receives pretty cool assorted prizes; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $7 & 2 drink min.

    Ha! Comedy Fest cont. w/"Asian Sings the Blues" feat. Fiely A. Matias as the Asian & Gloria Miller as the talent at 8; Best Albino Theater does improv at 10; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8 & 10, $10, $15 couples [repeats Sat.].

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

    Poole Party Variety show always has regulars Ron Poole & Sidney Myer w/Carol Ann Bremer, Bayne Gibby, Allison Castillo, Rock Albers, Lisa Nunn & more; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

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

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host sketch comedy feat. Patrick Borelli & multi-tasker Michael Birch from the stand-up circuit, plus variety by Slovin & Allen; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    Dance

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

    New York City Ballet Season continues w/family matinee feat. "Jeu de Cartes," which is set to music by Stravinsky, "Romeo & Juliet" & Robbins' "I'm Old Fashion"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 2, $28-$76.

    New York City Ballet Evening performance feat. "Divertimento" from "Le Baiser de la Fée," Robbins' "I'm Old Fashion" & "New Martins Ballet"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    SUNDAY 1/27

    Cabaret

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

    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.

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

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

    Dance

    Dance Gallery Series pres. two-pieces by choreographer Alan Good incl. solo "Bloodfella" to music by Steve Sandberg & new group work feat. Blossom Leilani & others; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Stravinsky Violin Concerto," "Soirée," & Balanchine's Bizet ballet "Symphony in C"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 3, $28-$76.

    MONDAY 1/28

    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 Burton Lane David Lahm performs w/Ratzo Harris on bass, guest vocalists Kathy Kaefer & Colm Reilly; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Songs in the Style of Weill Lorinda Lisitza performs songs written by Kurt Weill & others for his wife, Lotte Lenya; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    Comedy

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

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Brother & sister team Eric & Rebecca Drysdale host mostly stand-up w/Jackie Kashian, John Bush, Rebecca Tingley, Todd Barry, Jon Fisch, Leigh Kessler & Josh Haness. Arrive early to get seats for what's becoming a comedy cult favorite; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

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

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

    The Monday Show Stand-up & sketch comedy feat. Deidre Sullivan, Kate's Chink-O-Rama & the music of Fragile Male Ego; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Tony Powell Stand-up w/Peter Bales, Gregory Carey, Billy Burr, Greg Rogell & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

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

    TUESDAY 1/29

    Cabaret

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

    Comedy

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

    Dance

    Cross-Continental Collaboration Dramatic dance feat. Anna Halprin's "From 5 to 110," an excerpt from an earlier solo; wife & husband team Eiko & Koma's duet "Snow," danced beneath a storm of flurries & collaborative piece "Be With" performed before a "flaming red backdrop"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32.

    Isadora: A Sensational Life Lori Belilove & Peter Kurth celebrate the legacy of Isadora Duncan on her 125th anniversary w/book signing & dances from Duncan's repertory?refreshment will be served; Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation Studio, 141 W. 26th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), RSVP 212-691-5040; 6-8, free.

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine's "Allegro Brillante," Robbins' "Opus 19/The Dreamer," Martins' "Viva Verdi" & "Tributary" set to Mozart; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30, $28-$76.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

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

    JUST OPENED

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

    As It Is in Heaven Young Shaker girl frightens community w/visions of angels; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-946-6379; call for times & prices [through 2/5].

    Brutal Imagination explores Susan Smith story from perspective of imaginary African-American she claimed killed her children; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-3874; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$45 [through 2/3].

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The Guys Bill Murray & Sigourney Weaver star as Fire Capt. & editor trying to deal w/events of Sept. 11; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $55 [through 1/26].

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

    The House of Mirth/Heart of Fools An original adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-388-2484; call for times, $15 [through 2/10].

    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 [through 2/25].

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

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

    Love, Marriage, Fidelity: An Evening of Chekhov One-Acts On the High Road, The Chorus Girl & The Bear; Creative Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/16].

    Magic Place in a New Time Play about shy school teacher who tries to re-invent herself by moving to a big city; 45th St. Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-582-0241; call for times, $15 [through 2/10].

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

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

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

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

    Phone Sex with a Stutterer (formerly Avenue A Conspiracy) For one night only it's "David Leopold's One Woman Show"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Fri. at 10, $7 [through 1/25].

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

    Sexaholix...a love story John Leguizamo returns (if he ever went away) w/humorous one-man exploration of marriage, sex & all-purpose dirt in the Latin family, incl. primer "Latinos for Dummies: From Montezuma to Me"; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$70 [through 2/10].

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

    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.

    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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $25.

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

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

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

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

    The Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret Neo-classical farce rife w/jealous lovers, lusty servants, controlling husbands & the requisite misunderstandings; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; call for times, $15 contrib. [through 2/24].

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