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Cabaret

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

Comedy

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

The Drysdales Present: A Comedy Show Sibling Eric & Rebecca Drysdale prove blood is thinner than water; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5; free.

The Greg Charles Show Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

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 Thurs.].

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 Thurs. & Sun.].

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 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

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" & collaborative piece "Be With" performed before a "flaming red backdrop"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30].

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Robbin's work "Firebird," "Divertimento" from "Le Baiser de la Fée" & new Martins ballet; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

THURSDAY 2/31

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].

Michael Harrington Debuts w/David Epstein on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

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.].

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 3/28].

Dane Cook Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $21-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

"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?feat. Deidre Sullivan, Jason Andors, marina Franklin, Master Lee, Larry Ghetlen, Saad Sarwana & Susan Jeremy; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

D.L. Hughley This "King of Comedy" strengthens his reign w/stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $40 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

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.

Modern Humorist Live Brooklyn-based crew represents w/Todd Barry, Colleen Werthmann, Seth Herzog & Dr. Profanity doing stand-up; sketches incl. "Dammit Dave" & "One Nation, Extra Cheese: The Foreigner's Guide to America," plus prank phone calls; Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3006; 7:30 & 9, $14, $12 adv.

This Thursday Horse Trade Theater Group pres. sketch comedy duo Ahna Tessler & Lauren Engel; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7.

Dance

All That Tango! Angel Gil Orrios & Marga Mitchell's tango musical about a Don Juan whose heartbeat has begun to fade; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; 8, $25, $22 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat, at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].

Behold Bold Sam Dog Choreographer Susan Rethorst pres. two premieres performed by Erin Fitzgerald, Jodi Melnick, Vicky Shick & Rethorst incl. "Behold Bold Sam Dog"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. pres. three premiere works incl. movement-focused "Verbum," "Black Suzanne" set to Shostakovich's "Octet, Op. 11" & "WORLDWITHOUT/IN"?music performed by Lincoln Center's Chamber Music Society; Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-875-5788; 8, $27-$37, $10 st. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5].

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine pieces "Swan Lake" & "Allegro Brillante," elaborate Robbin's work "Firebird" & classic "Romeo & Juliet"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

Pleased to Meet Me: An Evening w/SuarezDanceTheater Choreographer Christine Suarez pres. works incl. "A Woman Alone" inspired by South African author Bessie Head, "The Solo Series" allowing all of the dancers 15 minutes of fame, "I Know But" & "LINK"; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7].

FRIDAY 2/1

Cabaret

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.

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

Comedy

Class Clowns Night of comedy w/Michael Ian Black & David Wain (The State) & David Cross (Mr. Show) to benefit Cheering for Children; the Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-307-7171; 8 & 11 p.m., $28.50.

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

Ha! Comedy Fest finishes w/a bang feat. Motel California on Fri.; Nhar & Small Medium & Ed on Sat.; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $10, $15 couples.

Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Wendy R. Williams pres. singles comedy that reveals & exploits "the games people play when they are getting it on"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; 8, $5 & 2 drink min. [through 4/26].

If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter stand-up & storytelling w/Jenny Allen, Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Nancy Giles, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Adrianne Tolsch; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.

Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Mike Birbiglia, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Paul Mercurio, Sue Costello, Mitch Fatel, Antman, Ross Bennett & Macio; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

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

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, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

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, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/7:30 show].

Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Walli Collins, Jim Mendrinos & Greg Carey; 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.].

SPANKY (Steven Kent) 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.].

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

Vim Variety Show Faith Pilger hosts variety show w/choreographer Carrie Ahern, metal heads Liquid Tapedeck & Trailer Park Rangers playing "Plastic Jesus" excerpts; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.

Dance

"Fridays@Noon" Catherine Gallant pres. ode to a brother lost to cancer in quintet "Late Roses Filed with Early Snow?"; Heidi Latsky performs an excerpt from "JUST WATCH!" duet & Jodi Sperling reenacts solo "Serpentine Dance," manipulating a skirt to form patterns; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 12, free.

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Variations Sérieuses," 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.

SATURDAY 2/2

Cabaret

Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; 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.

The Melody Lingers On Barbara Lea returns w/the Wes McAfee Duo; 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; 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.

Comedy

Carmen Mofongo's Fiesta De Amor Michele Carlo stars as the Latin lady & desirable bachlorette in The Dating Game. Guests & potential suitors incl. comic Master Lee, Ritch Duncan, Boni Joi & Andrea Rosen; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.

Tommy Koening hosts variety/stand-up comedy; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $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 nights of sketch comedy w/Chris Deluca & Jessi Klein from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off, Andres du Bouchet & music by Adam Wade & Fish and Chips; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

Dance

National Song & Dance Co. of Mozambique "World of Dance" series pres. 35-member company performing modern African ballet & traditional works "In Mozambique, the Sun Has Risen" & "N'tsay," set to choral & instrumental music; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 8, $30.

New York City Ballet Season continues w/all-Balanchine program feat. "Raymonda Variations," "Divertimento" from "Le Baiser de la Fée" & "Stravinsky Violin Concerto"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 2, $28-$76.

New York City Ballet Evening feat. all-Robbins program: "Opus 19/The Dreamer," "Afternoon of a Fawn," "A Suite of Dances" & "I'm Old Fashioned"?plus pre-performance talk; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

SUNDAY 2/3

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

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

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

Dance

Dance Gallery Series Choreographer Jeffrey Bauer's pres. two new works incl. solo "DON QUIT," a parody of Don Quixote w/music by Karl Wenninger & moody female trio "SOMNOS" feat. Elyssa Burns, Amanda Rouse & Elke Rindfleisch; 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/Balanchine's "Stravinsky Violin Concerto" & "Raymonda Variations" plus Robbins' "I'm Old Fashioned"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 3, $28-$76.

"Sundays@Three" Andrew Jannetti & Dancers in works exploring human emotions incl. duets "Isolations" & "Unforgiven," solo piece "Fallen Angel" performed by Lauren Naslund & group work "Cello Dreams" set to Bach's Cello Suite in E Flat major; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 3, $10.

MONDAY 2/4

Cabaret

Scott Coulter Party to celebrate his debut CD release feat. music by Coulter & guest performers Debbie Gravitte, Jessica Hendy, Jason Reiff & Tim DiPasqua; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.

Judy's Chelsea Third Anniversary Gala Celebrate cabaret w/Judy Kreston herself, David Lahm, Leslie Anderson, Elaine Brier, Mitch Ellis & Kimlee Hicks; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Comedy

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

Confessing It Colette Hawley hosts as NY's comics divulge their sad & twisted secrets feat. Dina Pearlman, the anti-drug Marc Maron, Andy Blitz (no he's not stoned!), Melissa Bank, David Juskow & Eddie Brill. 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].

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.

Walli Collins Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Jerry Diner, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti, Paul Mercurio; 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, Greg Giraldo, 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 Tues.].

TUESDAY 2/5

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

Comedy/Poetry Slam Shang (HBO's "Def Comedy") w/Boogieman ("Showtime at the Apollo"), Vanessa Hidary (Lyricist Lounge) & Flowmentalz; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9, $17 & 2 drink min.

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

Buglisi/Foreman Dance pres. world premieres of Donlin Foreman's "Lisa Dee" performed to live music by the Cassatt String Quartet & Jacqulyn Buglisi's work set to Faure's "Requiem"?also Foreman's "Mean Ole' World" w/music by the Catfish Corner blues band; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 7:30, $32.

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine's "Divertimento No. 15," Martins' rich work "Ash" & "Variations Sérieuses"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30, $28-$76.

Theater

IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

Belly Up Satire of NY nightlife, directed by James Busby; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-592-3480; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [opens Sat., through 2/23].

Berkoff Is Back Steven Berkoff performs three monologues incl. The Tell-Tale Heart by Poe; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [opens Thurs., through 3/10].

The Cure at Troy Modern version of Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy, "Philoctetes"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-979-5000 x18; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [opens Mon., through 2/24].

Dead Tech Adaptation of Ibsen's The Master Builder, story about broken relationships; Puritan Iron Foundry, 56 Water St. (betw. Washington & Jay Sts.), Dumbo, 212-647-0202; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $15-$18 [opens Mon., through 2/23].

Finder's Fee Production about the joys of finding a place to live in NYC; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $35 [opens Sun., through 3/3].

Fool For Love Revival of Sam Shepard's humorous tale of love & a seedy motel room; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35 [opens 2/14, through 3/30].

Golden Ladder Woman learns the truth about her parents' different religious backgrounds, then explores her own; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $50-$55 [opens 2/12].

In the Shadow of the Third Rail Michael Schwartz plays seven characters waiting on a train platform incl. a squirrel named Link, a paraplegic Pakistani cabby & a blind dance instructor; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (Betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $10.

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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [opens Mon., through 2/24].

To You, the Birdie Translation of Racine's Phèdre, which thrusts private moments into public; St. Ann's Warehouse, 38 Water St. (Dock St.), Dumbo, 212-966-3651; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $25-$30 [through 3/9].

JUST OPENED

2 for 1 Three ex-circus clowns get it on at Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-631-5819; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/10].

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. 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].

The Cock Machine The meaning of love is challenged after a penis-enlarging machine is invented?but is it better than Horny Goat Weed?; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), RSVP 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/17].

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].

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.), 212-592-3973; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/10].

In the Boom Boom Room Part of the "No Live Girls!" festival, production reenacts 1970s go-go club & examines the life of a dancer named Chrissy; Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-RUBY; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $18.

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, $40.

Lesbian Affairs WOW Cafe's live soap opera continues at Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c.

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].

A Love Story Night of "comical theatrics, circus silliness, musical mayhem & burning hot romance"; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), [info@planetbanana.com;](mailto:info@planetbanana.com;) Weds. at 8, Sun. at 8 & 10, $10 incl. free drink [through 2/27].

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; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, Sun. at 2:30 & 7:30, $15 [through 2/10].

Maxwell Joe Popp's rock musical; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-9266; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/2].

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].

Naked Son Debut of Christopher McElroen's version of Richard Wright's novel, set in Chicago during 1930s, about an African-American man's struggles w/racism; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-539-8828; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/24].

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

Peter and Wendy Mabou Mines Theater Company's rendition of J.M. Barrie's classic performed by Karen Kandel & seven puppeteers; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$30 [through 2/24].

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].

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Controversial production combining dance, theater, music & performance art addresses racial issues; Baha, in Center Theater, 53 E. 11th St. (betw. B'way & University Pl.), 212-802-9350; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sun. at 5, $20 [through 2/24].

Rhythm Is Our Business Thirty-second season of "Lyrics & Lyricists 2002" pres. an overview of African-American musical theater from the 20s & 30s; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; Sat.-Mon. at 8, mats. Sun. at 2:30, Mon. at 2, $40.

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, $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].

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.

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. at 8, $25 [through 2/2].

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].

Wallflower Emerging playwright Elizabeth Anderson takes us back to the days of high school dances, girl awkwardness & boy datless-ness; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 2/17].

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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $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].