STAGE WEDNESDAY 4/10 Cabaret Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings ...
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.].
New Standards Young but seasoned performer Melissa Errico makes her cabaret debut w/Lee Musiker on piano; Cafe Carlyle, 35 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-570-7189; 8:45, $75 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8:45 & 10:45].
Comedy
All-Star Comedy Stand-up w/Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, 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.].
Marc Maron (the sometimes moody comic) appears w/guests, the Sklar Brothers; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7 & 9, $12.
Steve Marshall 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 Thurs.].
Tony Papa Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Richie Byrne, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti, Greg Rogell & Greg Vacarello; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [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.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
60 in 60 The folks from "Eating It" pres. 60 comics in 60 minutes (give or take), Marc Maron hosts; Northsix, 66 North Six St., Williamsburg, 718-599-5103; 9, $7.
W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/up-and-comers Dan Adhoot, Pete Dominick, Grant Cooper & Andrew Donnelly; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, $5.
Dance
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. three works incl. Straw Hearts set to music by several composers & Behold the Man, a work in two pieces set to Brain Eno's Music for Airports; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Sun. at 2 w/Pacific Dances].
The Karamazovs St. Petersburg's independent Eifman Ballet pres. dark work in two acts inspired by Dostoyevsky's fascination w/the rivalries & death affecting the Karamazov brothers & their father feat. music of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Richard Wagner & Modest Mussorgsky; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $40-$60 [repeats Thurs.].
Solos Lucinda Childs returns w/three solo works incl. "Dance #4" from Dance, Description (of a Description) set to text by Susan Sontag & "Underwater" feat. text from Luisa Costa Gomez; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793 x11; 8, $25 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
THURSDAY 4/11
Cabaret
Beyond Civilized DADA NY & Kevin Ellington Mingus perform cabaret re-voltaire encore; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; 8, $10 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
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.].
One Night Only! Chitah Daniels Kennedy & surprise guests perform knockout numbers until 4 a.m.?also vinyl grooves by DJ Jerry Kolber; Pangea, 178 2nd Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-995-0900; 11, $5.
A Touch of Vegas Trent & Trudy Lee (Kyle Barisich & Genna Ambatielos) bring Vegas class to their campy lounge act parody w/accompaniment by Mr. Raymond Bernie; Dominion NY Lounge & Theatre, 428 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-473-5830; 8, $14.99 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 9]
Unexpressed? Joan Curto w/Dan Stetzel on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Fri. & Sun.].
Comedy
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is officially "working on it," hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny, feat. Deidre Sullivan, Erin Foley, Grant Cooper, Nasry Malak, Annie Berman, Rod Reyes & special guests; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
The Porno Jim Show Porno Jim pres. the history of porn & demands better of today's recent releases; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Scagnetti Wuz Not Here Have you seen the stickers all over town? Noah Tarnow stars as Curtis Scagnetti in an "evening of misery and nonsense"; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $7.
Stripped A Slice of Life at the Gentlemen's Club Dark comedy follows the life of a stripper named Frankie as she searches for not-so-true love?plus audience gets funny money to lavish on characters; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-502-3535, 8, $15.
Dance
Danspace Project Pam Tanowitz Dance's contemporary yet formal ballet pres. works, After Piece by four women, Monument (for Viola) & trio Informal questioning the clash between classic ballet & modern dance w/live music from Dan Siegler; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
DTW's Around Town pres. Diana Szeinblum's collaborative effort w/Ines Rampoldi & Leticia Mazur entitled Secreto y Malibu, an Argentinean dance-theater work observing the interactions of two women, set to music by Axel Krygier; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20, $14 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8].
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. four works incl. Steve Reich's solo, Clave, Feld's second ballet At Midnight, Paper Tiger w/music of Leon Redbone feat. late choreographer Conlon Nancarrow's "Studies for Player Piano"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Tues.].
Aku Kadogo from for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf returns for first U.S. performance in 20 years w/dance work Boneland & "The Quilt," a musical-story excerpt from Frenzy?feat. live music by Steve Turre & Abdul Mboup; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-998-7355; 7:30, free.
Pilobolus Dance Theater debuts new trib. piece inspired by Native-American Walking Thunder in honor of her recently published book Walking Thunder: Diné Medicine Woman & follows a sandpainting demonstration at the museum; National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green (betw. Whitehall & State Sts.), 212-514-3700; 6, free [repeats Fri. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 4].
FRIDAY 4/12
Comedy
A Beautiful Scene with Girlbomb & Friends Eclectic salon of music, comedy & shock value w/guests Johnny Spanish, Lorne Newman & Karen Sneider; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Gregory Carey Stand-up w/the Sklar Brothers & Todd Barry; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].
The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up in back of pizza joint (quite a popular trend recently) feat. Tom Padovano, Sheldon Wickowitz, Jeffery Becker & Ray Rivera; Gioia Restaurante, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.
Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Sam Riegel, Jason Hefter, Kenny Davidsen, Robert Blatt, Jason Grossman, Sharon Fogarty & Felicia Scarangello?plus audience participation earns assorted prizes like monkey's paw back scratcher!; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Get Thee Behind Me, Gaytan! Alex Brewer & Ken Grobe star as Hanson Jobb & Udo Von DüYü (aka the gay German heavy metal duo Pink Steel) & rock the house w/hits: "Sausage Party" & "We Fight For Cock"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Wendy R. Williams pres. singles comedy that reveals "the games people play when they're 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.
Jim Norton Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Jordan Reuben, Rich Vos, 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 Papa Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Richie Byrne, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti, Greg Rogell & Greg Vacarello; 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.].
The Ten Spot Zero Boy pres. comedy, music & virtual video feat. DJ Ironica, Master Lee, Karen Sneider, Damaris Webb, Damion DaCosta & absolution provided by Chappy Dithers?plus "World War Zero" about the history of weapons; 10 Spot, 93 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-254-1954; 10, $10.
Top African-American & Latino Comics at NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 11].
Dance
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. three works: the revival of Theatre set to burlesque grooves of Richard Strauss, Pacific Dances performed by 11 women w/Hawaiian slack key guitar music & Juke Box set to music of Leiber & Stoller; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.
From Here to There (and places in between): Saigon to New York Bui Do pres. retrospective of Vietnamese-choreographer Le Minh Tam's works incl. Luminata, Unmade & Threshold; corner feat. live music from Tony Silva; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
The Night a Meteor Fell Through My Roof The Moving Co. pres. program inspired by year-long interviews w/regular people feat. dancers Eric Diamond, David Dinolfo, Kristin Eliasberg, Kate Gyllenhaal, Alice Kaltman & Philip Karg?as part of "Fridays at Noon"; Buttenweiser Hall at 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 12, free.
SATURDAY 4/13
Cabaret
Cabaret Français pres. "My French Seventies" feat. German-born Daniel Isengart performing songs from his youth incl. French works by Jaques Brel & Edith Piaf; BAM Cafe, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 9, $10 min.
Evening of Cabaret Manhattan's Jewish Community Center pres. cabaret, live music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres & a raffle for persons ages 60 & over; JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 75th & 76th Sts.), 646-505-5708; 8, $25.
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.
Medleyfyin 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 Dyckesman, 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 w/guests incl. Sue Locke, Gerald Gravallese, Zach McLarty, Wendy Spero & Richard Green; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $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; 11, $15 & 2 drink.
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 Liam McEneany hosts stand-up w/Tami Vernikoff, Andrew Donnelly, Jon Fisch, Ritch Duncan, Julius Sharpe, Jess Delfino, Bryan Olsen, Chris DeLuca, Noelle & Becky, Clara Bijl, Dawn Norris & Miriam Alpert; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
Comedy Gone Wild Better than a wet t-shirt contest! Out of control stand-up feat. Jordon Ferber, Tim Brennan, Pat Rigby & Jeff Beacher; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-561-0882; 8, $10.
Felber's Frolics Comedians Susie & Adam Felber pres. stand-up w/cheap drinks, chicken fingers & local hecklers; Ye Olde Tripple Inn, 263 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-245-9849; 10:30, free.
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! feat. Chuck Sweeney as Miss Peggy Lee, Sidney Myer, Carolyn Montgomery, David Maiocco & more; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
$andy Kane Blew Comedy Show This unusual lady isn't afraid to bare all?just ask Howard Stern; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 6:30, $7 & 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 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy; also Christian Finnegan, Jessica Kirson, Cynthia Levin & Don Weir from the stand-up circuit, variety by Kate Rigg, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & 80s tv theme music by BOHACK; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
The Tommy Koenig Show Veteran comic hosts variety show w/stand-uppers Jen Peterman, Jen Minette & Preston Simpson; Upstairs at the Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. four works: Steve Reich's solo Ion, the revival of Ah Scarlatti, duet Mending & Skandia; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.
Project: Projekt pres. The Revolution Starts After Lunch feat. humorous dance, monologues & voiceover performances at the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-691-1545; 10:30, $10.
SUNDAY 4/14
Cabaret
Personalities Jay Bradley w/John Loehrke on bass & Joe Mowatt on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
$andy Kane Blew Comedy Show This unusual lady isn't afraid to bare all?just ask Howard Stern; B Bar & Grill, 40 E. 4th St. (Bowery), 212-475-2220; 9:30, free.
Simply Lavine Audrey Lavine, straight up w/Ross Patterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
Comedy
Kids in the Hall The wacky Canadian comedy troupe hits the stage for two nights only! Laughter is imminent; Beacon Theatre, 2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070; 8, $29.50-$49.50 [repeats Mon.].
Sunday Night Improv Tom Soter brings the best of improv together on one stage w/skits, musical segments & games incl. "Can You Sing This?" accompanied by live music; Little Theatre, West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (betw. B'way & Central Park W.), 212-353-7716; 7, $10.
Dance
New York City Irish Dance Festival Irish Arts Center pres. all-day all-ages festival feat. Eileen Martin, Donny Golden, Patrick O'Dea, Niall O'Leary, Josephine McNamara & Megan Downes participating in Irish dancing, workshops, discussions & performances accompanied by live music?also feat. Irish food & craft vendors; Pier 63, W. 23rd St. (Hudson River), 212-757-3318 x209; 12 p.m.-12 a.m., free.
RINDFLEISCH/STICHWEH Dance Gallery feat. works by choreographers Elke Rindfleisch & Kerry Stichweh incl. duet Vague Grounds & excerpt "Philomela"; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.].
Mayya Young Dancers in Repertory pres. their teenage touring ensemble & students performing the premiere of choreographer Nadira's Middle Eastern dance set to the traditional music of Jordan; I.S. 220, 9th Ave. (betw. 48th & 49th Sts.), Bklyn, 718-567-9620; 2, free.
MONDAY 4/15
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.
The Second Time Around Lynn Lobban w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
September 11th, 2001?The Musical Response Erv Raible pres. an evening of songs w/Marnie Baumer, Tony Chiroldes, A.J. Irvin & Pam Tate; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $20 & $10 min.
Comedy
Blue Mondays Tony Woods hosts interactive night of comedy w/ever-changing lineup; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Sam Greenfield, Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Vanessa Hollingshead; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Nicky & Friends pres. "let loose comedy" feat. Nick Albano, Janice Erlbaum, Rob Shapiro, Dov Davidoff, Andy L., Sandy Marks & Erica Knuddsen; the Gaslight, 400 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-388-2392; 8, free.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Kevin Brennan, Jim Norton & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
DanceTracks NYC pres. Sduduzo Ka-Mbili's autobiographical work, U-Hambo, the Journey comparing life in the mountains of South Africa w/the experience of being African in America, thus mixing contemporary dance & music influenced by the Zulu tradition; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.
TUESDAY 4/16
Cabaret
I'm the Girl! Tracy Newirth joins some other girls, from different female perspectives, in a sing-a-long w/musical director Andrew Cooke; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8130; 7, $12 & $10 min.
James Naughton makes his New York cabaret debut w/songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Tom Waits & Randy Newman; Cafe Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel, 35 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-570-7189; 8:45, $50.
Water Skiing on the River Styx w/Ricky Ritzel & Jim Luzar; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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 & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min.
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Blue Surge Class commentary revolves around arrest of two prostitutes; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. a t 2, $45 [opens 4/21].
Eagle Hills, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Landing Three men engage in verbal one-upmanship; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-502-8650; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 4/15, through 5/7].
The Elephant Man w/Billy Crudup as the misfit; 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, $50-$75 [opens 4/14].
Kilt Go-go dancing young man travels to Scotland to discover family's secrets; Director's Company, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-712-7458; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $30-$35 [opens 4/10].
Measure for Measure Shakespeare's tirade on misuse of power; 45 Bleecker Downstairs, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Tues. at 8, $19 [opens 4/21, through 5/5].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/the events 9/11; the Zipper, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs., Fri., & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5:30, $40-$45 [opens 4/22].
Showing Out exposes lives of black women in peep shows; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [opens 4/11, through 5/19].
Who Killed Johnny Hansen? A serial killer is offing anyone named Johnny Hansen?media frenzy ensues; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3044; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 4/13, through 5/4].
JUST OPENED
Andorra One resident's strife brings down a small town; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $55, $10 st. [through 4/28].
Apocalypso! Dark comedy deals w/day of reckoning inventory-taking from "Where is my Blondie CD?" to "Who have I wronged?"; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 888-FRINGE-NYC; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/20].
Axis Company: Shorter Works Pieces on everything from Madame Curie to brain-sucking zombies; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/20].
The Big Funk Five people regain control of their lives; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-242-2822; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 4/22].
Bus Stop Motley crew of stranded strangers ponder meaning of life; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/14].
The Carpetbagger's Children Acclaimed playwright Horton Foote's latest?story of three daughters' lives after the Civil War; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60.
Cirque Jacqueline One-woman Jackie O. portrait; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-875-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 4/21].
Falling Man & Other Monologues Award-winning writer Will Scheffer offers solo musings on gay love & sexuality; the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Thurs. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/25].
Falling to Pieces: The Patsy Cline Musical Based on the country & western singer's life; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-388-2484; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19.
Family Linen Murdered mom whodunnit?; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/27].
Forbidden City Blues Comedy delves into relations between China & America; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-582-0241; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $39, $25 st./s.c. [through 4/14].
Fortune's Fool Adaptation of Turgenev story about deception & family intrigue; the Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$75.
The Fugitive Girls Ed Wood's hardcore heroines are not to be trifled with; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Place (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-330-7681; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/28].
Glamour Love & heartbreak between two literary couples during WWII; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-496-3052; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/28].
The Godfadda Workout One-man parody of fiction's most notorious crime family; the American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50, $20 st.
The Golem Retelling of Yiddish classic; 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, $55 [through 5/12].
Hatched Strange tale of trapezist hatched from an egg; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $13 [through 4/28].
Helen Legendary beauty escapes mythology; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 4/21].
Jimmy Carter Was a Democrat Political comedy looks into the way things were ca.1980; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/21].
The Kings of Kilburn High Road Culture clash faced by Irish emigrants; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-757-3318; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $40-$45.
Kiss Shot Musical comedy enacts a sting operation in the imaginary land of "film noir"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 4/21].
Love & Sex New Yorkers expose their quirky selves; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $12 [opens 4/7, through 5/31].
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock uses 19 of her most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $35-$75.
Miss Evers' Boys Pulitzer-prize nominee about government-run syphilis experiments; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45, $15 st. [through 4/14].
Mrs. Shakespeare & Mrs. Behn Spend an evening w/these historical figures; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-604-4195; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 4/18].
Necessary Targets New work by Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, about two women who travel to Bosnia & 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.
Not in Front of the Baby Story of Catholic guilt & dysfunction; Flatiron Playhouse 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-414-8181; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7, $15 [through 4/27].
Placebo Sunrise Absurdism & free wine; the Pleasure Center, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-726-3054; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 11, $3 [through 4/20].
Ruins Romantic comedy examines a love life in ruins; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
The Short, Violent Life of Margie Good Social revolution in 60s suburbia; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 4/28].
Spurn Subversive vignettes focus on rejection; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-7570; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 4/27].
Stop Kiss A kiss between two women incites gay-bashing; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-4743; Mon & Tues. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/17].
The Story of a Phallus Woman One woman's unblushing devotion to the penis; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 10:30, $10 [through 4/27].
Straight Jacket & Tie The post-collegiate mess of three men's lives; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 4/27].
Strangerhorse Play addresses all the big issues incl. race & monogamy; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-946-2142; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
Street Theater Colorful stories of participants in Stonewall Riots; the Eagle NYC, 554 W. 28th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-330-7043; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $10 [through 4/27].
Striptease Absurd play deals w/ freedom (no relation to Demi Moore film of the same name); Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-7570; Thurs. & Fri. at 10, $10 [through 4/26].
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 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$55 [through 4/28].
The Sweepers Italian-American women experience WWII; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-5131; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [through 5/5].
Swimming with Watermelons Musical portrays romance between GI & Japanese woman post-WWII; 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 4/21].
36 Views Discovery of ancient Japanese pillow book incites present-day drama; the Public Theater's Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-260-2400; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 4/14].
Talk Five fictional panelists muse on race, identity & art; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $35 [through 4/28].
Tango Masculino Gangster machismo in turn-of-century Buenos Aires; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19 [through 5/4].
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].
These Four Walls This examination of all-American Christian family is (unsurprisingly) both disturbing & comic; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$15 [through 4/27].
'Tis Pity She's a Whore Tale of Elizabethan incest w/an all grrrl punk rock cast; Speeed, 20 W. 39th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-501-1986; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/20].
Topdog/Underdog Mos Def stars in tale of two brothers obsessed w/coming out on top; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15-$75.
The Underpants 1910 comedy adapted by Steve Martin; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [through 4/28].
Up, Up and Away "Inflatable theater" makes creative use of balloons; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 4/14].
Urban Transitions: Loose Blossoms Boy deals drugs to pay for college; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 21