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STAGE WEDNESDAY 2/27 Cabaret Peter Cincotti Last chance to watch ...

| 17 Feb 2015 | 01:29

    Cabaret

    Peter Cincotti Last chance to watch this 18-year-old Columbia freshman wow all as he leads a four-piece jazz quartet w/himself on piano, David Fink on bass, Warren Odze on drums, Scott Kreitzer on sax; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 w/7:30 prix fixe dinner & 11:30].

    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.].

    Donna Mazella w/Haim Cotton on piano for one night only! at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up w/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.].

    Black History Month Comedy Festival Hot 97's Sunny hosts w/guest Talent; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.

    Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Jim David, Al Ducharme, Rob Magnotti, Rich Ramirez, Gregory Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    I Am So From California You Don't Even Know Seth Morris' (Naked Babies) solo mockery of everything West Coast incl. gay skaters & cover bands?right on bra!; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

    T.K. Kirlkland in "Keep It Gangsta"; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17-$20 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 10].

    Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.

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

    W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/emerging comics; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, free.

    Dance

    ChameckiLerner Modern dance co. pres. "Hidden Form" & "Antonio Caido"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7].

    Mark Morris Dance Group pres. world premiere of Foursome, 1983's Bijoux, V & Jesu, Meine Freude; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 212-307-4100; 7:30, $25-$55 [repeats Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 3].

    Paul Taylor Dance Co. pres. three rotating programs, the first of which feat. Dandelion Wine, Speaking in Tongues & the New York premiere of Antique Valentine; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$60 [repeats Sat. at 2, through 3/10].

    Sensedance performs premiere of Listeners Born As Bone, Be Good!, Schubert: Lieder & excerpts from Moonpaths feat. live music; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-696-6874; 8, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 3].

    Trinity Irish Dance Co. combines traditional Irish step-dancing w/contemporary movement in NY premiere of Jump, Jive & Jig & world premiere Out of the Woods feat. live original music; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Thurs.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30].

    THURSDAY 2/28

    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].

    Ladyfinger Meryl "Lady" Finger is large & in charge as she provides glamorous burlesque feat. songs "Everybody's Girl" & "Don't Tell Mama"; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $1.

    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.].

    Wanna Fall In Love? Badomi de Cesare returns w/Harry Huff on piano performing classics incl. "You Don't Own Me"; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 & $10 min. [repeats Mon. through 3/11]

    Wild Women Don't Have the Blues Trib. to Billy Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox & the likes sung by Maxine Brown, Beverly Crosby & Ella "Peaches" Garret; Londel's Supper Club, 2620 8th Ave. (betw. 139th & 140th Sts.), 212-234-6114; 8, $15.

    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].

    Come Back to the 7-Eleven, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Southern drama set in fictitious Lantanahootchie, rife w/cliches & stereotypes; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. A & 1st Aves.), 212-206-1515; 7:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 4].

    Comedy Salsa Hot & spicy Latin-American comics encourage you to double-dip; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 9:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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, Rod Reyes, Sherry Davey, Ray James, Steve Marshall, Sue Costello & Susan Jeremy; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

    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.

    Dance

    BE Peyari Dance Project pres. contemporary dance feat. "One," "Ludicrous" & "Dear God"?as part of Spotlight on Winter Festival 2002; Raw Space, Theater L, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; 7, $15 [repeats Sat. at 7, Sun. at 1, Mon. at 8:30].

    Mark Morris Dance Group pres. 1981's I Love You Dearly, 1993's Grand Duo, V & I Don't Want to Love feat. costumes by Isaac Mizrahi; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 212-307-4100; 7:30, $25-$55 [repeats Fri.].

    New York Baroque Dance Co. celebrates 25th season w/Anniversary Baroque Costume Ball. Audience members are encouraged to dress for the occasion as they watch excerpts from Zephyre & La Follia accompanied by live music; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Paul Taylor Dance Co. pres. three rotating programs, program B feat. Counter Swarm, Great Depression, inspired Black Tuesday & 1981's Arden Court; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$60 [repeats Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 3 through 3/10].

    FRIDAY 3/1

    Cabaret

    Ave Go Mahan returns w/Peter Kiesewalter on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Veronica Martell performs jazz standards w/her five-piece band; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 3/29].

    The Next Big Broadway Musical Ron Poole hosts two-act musical comedy w/cast-improvised songs & an encore of the audiences' favorites following feat. talent incl. Matthew Loren Cohen, Debbie Rabbai, Christine Turner & Eliza Skinner; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts new weekly comedy night outta the back of a pizza joint. Rotating lineup feat. Darrell Shipley, Jeff Bergman, Peter Glisman & Wanda Hudson; Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8-9:30, free.

    Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night of gay & lesbian performers feat. Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Lisa Kaplan, Eddie Sarfaty, Danny McWilliams, Carolyn Montgomery & Julie Reyburn, musical director David Maiocco?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. [through 3/22].

    Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer & John Mooney; 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.

    Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Jim David, Al Ducharme, Rob Magnotti, Rich Ramirez, Gregory 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.].

    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].

    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.

    Dan Natureman Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy, Walli Collins & Janice Messite; 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.].

    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.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Keith Robinson, Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey & Robert Kelly; 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/add. 7:30 show].

    Ronit Ray's Altar Ego Ronit & Cheryl Stern pres. a lighthearted look at the pressures of making it to the altar w/songs, stories & lots of laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 3].

    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.].

    Tony Woods Stand-up w/Modi & Tod Lynne; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Dance

    Donald Byrd/The Group pres. contemporary dance blending jazz & B'way dance in new & classic works incl. Not the Shack, Jazz Train & Drastic Cuts; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7, $10-$30 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5].

    Nancy Karp & Dancers San Francisco co. pres. three NY premieres incl. parts I & III of India-inspired Kalasam, solo work Sweet Bargain & Il Mercato; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Paul Taylor Dance Co. pres. three rotating programs. Tonight, "Program C" w/the Sorcerer's Sofa, the World, Cloven Kingdom & 1985's White Roses Duet; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $30-$60 [repeats Sun. at 7:30 & Tues. at 8, through 3/10].

    Room Keys Kristi Spessard Dance & Heather Harrington Dance Co. pres. physical dances incl. "Coney's Mind," quartet "The Onion Cellar," trio "Drive Me" & male duet "My Life Had Stood"; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Rubí Theater Co. pres. "Imagine the Angels of Bread," a hiphop retelling of Martín Espada's poems; Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (8th St.), Park Slope, 718-832-0018; 8, $15, $8 low-income [repeats Sat.].

    21 Below! Savion Glover hosts a tap celebration w/the best tap dancers under 21 (some as young as four) & headliners incl. Jason Samuels-Smith & Cartier Williams; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 8, $30-$40.

    The Unexpected Paula Hunter takes the audience on a ride through the mind of a woman whose house is just hit by a car; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Where Water Meets? eDance & The Firewalkers explore the symbolism of elements in "Earth," "Water" & "Fire" & women's experiences in China w/solo works incl. "Last Night" & "Lan Hua Hua"; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $15, $10 st./s.c., $5 child [repeats Sat. at 8].

    SATURDAY 3/2

    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.

    Medleyfin Judy Kreston & David Lahm perform a trib. to Richard Rodgers 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; 10, $5.

    Poole Party Variety show always has regulars Ron Poole & Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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; 12 a.m., $15.

    Comedy

    Beyond the Valley of the Switchblade Pussycats Dagmar Spank lets you into his world of debauchery where wild women can't be harnessed by men or bras; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 12 a.m., $7.

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ritch Duncan guest hosts stand-up w/Eugene Mirman, Julius Sharpe, Ben Morrison, Jessica Delfino, Larry Getlen, Josh Comers, Becky Donahue, Karen Sneider, Nicole Korkolis, Anne Marie Carter & Tim Halpern; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/Judah Friedlander, Warren Holstein, David Rubin, Doug Saulnier & David Waugh; 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.

    The Greasy Girlz Take Manhattan Greasy Pork Chop Productions pres. Jennie Berman, Lora Chio, Vanessa Ligouri & Jamie Melser as they embrace stereotypes & make you squeal w/delight; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 9].

    Joan Rivers Nipped & tucked comic lets it all hang out during a limited engagement where she'll likely moan about unhappy daughter Missy?proceeds benefit Gods Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 10:30, $25 [repeats Sun. at 9].

    The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs Albers, dressed to the nines but wearing bunny ears & a tail, attacks the inconsistencies of I Love Lucy, Martha Stewart & the Berenstein Bears; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, 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 night of sketch comedy feat. Those Dirty Girls are back w/another adventure?also Jason O'Connell, Josh Comers & Jodi Wasserman from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & variety w/Flying Ass Monkeys; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

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

    Dance

    National Dance Theatre Co. of Jamaica Fifty colorfully costumed dancers, singers & musicians swarm the stage pres. classics and a NY premiere; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 8, $35-$40 [repeats Sun. at 2].

    SUNDAY 3/3

    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.

    Every Drop of Hope Barbara Lynn Pederson w/Chuck Vassallo on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.

    I'm Alright Anthony Gaglione w/Gerry Dieffenbach on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    Places, Please!: The Songs of Francesca Blumenthal Marnie Baumer, Michael Marotta, Jaymie Meyer & Diane Templeton w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

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

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

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

    Dance

    Pueblo Joven Tango Master Astor Piazzolla pres. evening of dance & poetry; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 3, $30-$35.

    Sundays at Three Series feat. choreographer Molly Rabinowitz's new group work that uses parallel bars; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 3, $10.

    Works & Progress Andrew Asnes & John Seyla pres. collaborative tap work "Synch or Swim"; Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $18, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.].

    MONDAY 3/4

    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.

    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 Tom Shillue hosts night of comedy w/up & coming comics Cary Prussa, Marc Maron, Jay Oakes, Val Kappa, Jonathan Corbett, Adam Wade & Bridget Smith. 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.

    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.

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

    TUESDAY 3/5

    Cabaret

    It's Love! (or a damn fine facsimile) Singer/actress Mardie Millit performs songs by Hank Beebe & Stephen Sondheim w/Seth Weinstein on piano; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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

    An Evening of Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players pres. "a comedy variety show that's out of this world" feat. skits incl. "Lies, Lies, Lies" & "You Got a Problem?"; Busker Browns Bar & Restaurant, 307 E. 53rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-482-8790; 7, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Kenny Davidsen, Robert Blatt, Felicia Scarangello & Jason Hefter?plus audience receives assorted prizes like matchbox cars!; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $7 & 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.

    The Segues Off-beat comedy team from Baylor University; Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-575-0300 x30; 8, free [through 3/9].

    Dance

    Ballet Florida West Palm Beach co. performs three dances incl. William Forsythe's quartet Steptext, Daniel Ezralow's Read My Hips & NY premiere of Mauricio Wainrot's From Far Away; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

    Murder in Baker Street All Sherlock needs is a body to get the suspect, but when the body shows up in his own home, things get sticky; the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [opens Weds., through 3/10].

    Necessary Targets New work by Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, about two women who go to Bosnia to counsel female refugees; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $60 [opens Thurs.].

    Surviving Grace Story about two women who learn to let go; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$55 [opens 3/12].

    Throw Pitchfork Alexander Thomas' solo production addresses personal & societal struggles he & family face; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 3/12].

    JUST OPENED

    The Allegory of Golf Story about widow who flees her hometown; Flatiron Playhouse, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-340-1359; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 3/16].

    Angry Jello Bubbles Eva Minemar pres. ten women sharing "what it means to be a woman"; New Dance Group Arts Center, 254 W. 47th St. (betw. 7th Ave. & B'way), 212-465-3410; Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/13].

    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 [through 3/10].

    Bewilderness Bill Bailey's musical (he plays the kazoo) comedy is the last production at Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-221-8361; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $25-$35 [through 3/30].

    Brer Rabbit Controversial American folktale examines insulting but endearing stereotypes; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10, $5 kids [through 3/10].

    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. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [through 3/3].

    Chocolate in Heat: Growing Up Arab in America Five related monologues about being torn betw. two cultures; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 3/10].

    Circumference of a Squirrel Paul Sparks' solo performance examines a downward-spiraling life; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 877-737-3285; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35 [through 3/17].

    Circus Amok Traveling circus?acrobatics, juggling, death-defying tactics?for the whole family; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-486-7432; mat. Sat. at 2, $10, $7 kids 14 & under [through 3/2].

    Cocaine Dreams One man's battle w/drugs, Sigmund Freud & a woman; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 3/3].

    Double Agency Secrets of showgirls revealed by Split Britches w/English troupe the Clod Ensemble; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $20 [through 3/3].

    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. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $35 [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; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35 [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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$55 [through 3/17].

    Grand New Opry "Country-fried jamboree" w/both kinds of music: country & western; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. at 8:30, Fri. at 6, mats. Sat. at 4:30 & Sun. at 2, $15.

    The Hamlet Project Hiphop rendition of Shakespeare w/Walter Pagan playing Hamlet; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30; $15 [through 3/10].

    How to Train Your Man Advice that every person dating a member of this alien species could use; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $20 [through 3/9].

    It's Not My Fault, It Was on Fire When I Got There A sister & brother play 23 different roles to determine if he can publish a story that would defame her; Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060 x10; Sat. at 11, $10 [through 3/9].

    Joker of the Day One-act comedy about daily stresses & drama of workers in the financial district; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/2].

    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.

    Lone Drifter Only chance only to see Kevin Maher's solo romp; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 x391; Thurs. at 7:30, free.

    Love & Sex Eight monologues by Marc Meyers addressing joys & consequences of dirty livin'; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $10 [through 3/3].

    A Love Story Night of "comical theatrics, circus silliness, musical mayhem & burning hot romance"; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), [212-420-8877; ](mailto:info@planetbanana.com;)Weds. at 8, $10 incl. free drink [through 2/27].

    The Matchmaker Like Nerve.com but set in rural Ireland ca. 1950s; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 3/31].

    Murder on the Nile Agatha Christie's whodunit novel comes to stage; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18 [through 3/17].

    Native 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; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/3].

    New York Values Downtown cult favorite, Penny Arcade, gives new performance about underground star suddenly displaced from her ritzy neighborhood; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30, $20 [through 3/10].

    The Parker Family Circus What happens to a family when their challenged son shows signs of maturity?; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, $19 [through 3/2].

    Playing Burton Brian Mallon's one-man take on dirty livin'; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), RSVP 212-333-2497; Sun. at 9, $20.

    Roses Are Brown In celebration of Black History Month, Dhana-Maria Branton's play about five women on the eve of Martin Luther King's March on Washington; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 3/17].

    Songs from Coconut Hill Festival showcases new works by Latino playwrights; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri. at 7:30 & 10, Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 3/10].

    St. Valentine and the Wildebeest Househusband hires stranger as babysitter in attempt to woo wife on Valentine's Day?isn't this what got that Kennedy into trouble?; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c. [through 3/2].

    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].

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

    Tumor Brainiowicz Polish avant-garde translated into English & presented w/puppets & live musicians; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30, $15 [through 3/10].

    Twilight in Berlin Love story about two women during WWII, one German, one Jewish; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-330-8810; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 3/10].