STAGE WEDNESDAY 4/24 Cabaret Feelin Groovy- confessions of a 60s ...
Cabaret
Feelin' Groovy- confessions of a 60s love child Marcus Kettles shares the details w/David Nehls on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Hey, That's My Cake! A Confection of Song & Dance Vinnie Costa & Tom Privitere take a campy ride on the road of friendship performing Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb & Jerry Herman; Duplex Theater, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
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.].
James Naughton makes his New York cabaret debut w/songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Tom Waits & Randy Newman?dinner served from 6:30; Cafe Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel, 35 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-570-7189; 8:45, $50-$60 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8:45 & 10:45, Tues. at 8:45].
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.].
Full Frontal Julie Julie Goldman bares all! Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16 & 2 drink min.
Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night satisfies even the strangest w/jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-726-1935; 8, $5.
Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Greg Carey, Greg Rogell, Billy Burr, Richie Byrne & Nancy Redman; 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 & Greer Barnes; 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.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
Dance
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. new works; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; call for complete sched. & prices [through 5/5].
Leonard Nimoy is one busy Jew! Today Ann Carlson performs as part of his "intimate" Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 9, $21, $18 st./s.c.
Terrain Dance Company makes its NYC debut tonight w/Uncharted Dances, a cycle containing such titillating titles as (hee, hee!) "Nurses." Oh, naughty!; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; call for times & prices [through Sat.].
THURSDAY 4/25
Cabaret
Along the Way Vocal group Bob Ross Juice Box pres. original a cappella review following six New Yorkers as they sing their gripes to groovy tunes on a subway; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Variety show celebrates legends like Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill feat. trick roping, knife throwing & gun twirling w/live music by Corn Mo & Hang 'em High Orchestra; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-726-1935; 8, $25, $15 for folks dressed as clowns or western style [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 10].
Debbie Lesser w/David Brunetti on piano & Dan Martin on bass; 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.].
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].
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. D.C. Benny, Blanca Dominguez, Rod Reyes, Danny Cohen, Grant Cooper, Laurie Kilmartin & special guests; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
Magical Madness Albert Cadabra, Adam Cardone & George Gorlick pres. vaudeville w/ancient torture rituals, mind reading, the flames of hell & the saw in half bit done w/an electric saw!; Tagine, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
The Porno Jim Show Porno Jim pres. the history of porn & demands better of today's recent releases w/music by Bex; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
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
Images of Women Valerie Alpert Dance Co. debuts at Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; Thurs. at 8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8].
Akira Kasai "Butoh master" has NYC debut at Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; Thurs. at 8, $25 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8].
Little Wood No, it's not a new pet name for your ex-boyfriend, it's a new dance by Heather Kravas, today, at Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; Thurs. at 9, $12 [repeats Fri. at 9, Sat. at 8].
FRIDAY 4/26
Cabaret
Theo Bleckmann performs contemporary cabaret w/Kirk Nurock on piano?$65 prix-fixe Viennese dinner at 7; Cafe Sabarsky at Neue Galerie New York, 1048 5th Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; 9, $30.
Lady Di Diana Templeton w/Rod Derefinko on piano & Frank Wagner on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
The Barry Z Hardcore Comedy Show TV's Barry Z hosts a variety of comics in this night of wild comedy at the Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-362-2590; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
Billy Burr Stand-up w/Donnell Rawlings & Kevin Downey Jr.; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].
Cojullio's Pizza Long-form improv explores the intricacies of Brooklyn neighborhood & its residents. Like Do The Right Thing without the riot; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 12 a.m., $5.
Peter Fogel Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Walli Collins & 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/add. 12 a.m. show].
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.
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter comedy & storytelling from Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Nancy Giles, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Nancy Shayne; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Self or Everybody Deserves to Cum Real couple Epstein & Hassan star as the Black & the Jew; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-254-1109; 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Greg Carey, Greg Rogell, Billy Burr, Richie Byrne & Nancy Redman; 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.].
Pink Steel in "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.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Jim Norton & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/additional 7:30 show].
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.
Shauna's World pres. "World Animal News Tonight" feat. anchor Shauna Lane, field reporter Danny Cohen & Dr. Scarlett Stone; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.
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.
Christopher Titus Dysfunctional tv star revisits stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
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
Alpha Omega Dance celebrates its 30th anniversary season w/works by Eleo Pomare, Andy Torres & artistic director Enrique Cruz de Jesus; Aaron Davis Hall, City College, W. 135th St. (Convent Ave.), 212-690-2800; 8, $18, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.]
Bellerophon Tonight, two world premieres?Halfshadow & Labyrinth?choreographed by Todd Williams; Sal Anthony's Movement Salon, 190 3rd Ave. (17th St.), 8, $12 [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 4/27
Cabaret
The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs Dressed like a Playboy bunny?save for the Brooks Bros. Suit?Albers is unforgettable whether ripping on Martha Stewart or trying to save the "Bunny Hop"; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-206-1515; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
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 incl. "Purple People Eater"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [through 6/29].
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.
Sing You Sinners David Sabella returns w/the Mark Hartman Trio; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 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
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Denise Bongiovanni, Margot Leitman, Josh Comers, Andrew Donnelly, Roger Hailes, Paul Horrocks, Nicole Korkolis, Mike Birbiglia & Deke Haylon; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Sam Reigel, 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.
Mother: Wanna Sleep Over UCB group pres. fast-paced improv that'll make you want to spend the night; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9, $7.
The Perfectly Awful Show Steve Bird's variety show feat. Shecky Beagleman, Albert Cadabra & Karen Sneider; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-561-9740; 10, $5.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy; also Ritch Duncan, Liam McEneaney & Elisabeth Furtado from the stand-up circuit, variety by the 10:17 Comedy Troupe, Singer & Saw, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Fish and Chips?plus one-year anniversary door prizes & free drinks for all!; 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 Phil Dannunzio, Maureen Langan & Jeni Aron; Upstairs at the Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Ave Maria Young Dancers in Repertory (you probably know them by their acronym) pres. an evening of dance & music in "a celebration of Mary"; St. Mary's Church, 85th St. (23rd Ave.), Bklyn, 718-567-9620; 7:30, $5 contrib.
Rebecca Kelly Ballet's Balcony Project Children under 12 attend spring program (in the balcony) for free today at Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 3 & 8, free.
SUNDAY 4/28
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.
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
Mario Cantone Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22 & 2 drink min.
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Sherry Davy & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
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.
MONDAY 4/29
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.
If You Were Wondering Rick Peets performs encore w/Steven Ray Watkins 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. [through 5/20].
Comedy
Big Vagina Monologues?A Comedy About Not Fitting In Jackie Clarke shares a little too much at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 4/30
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.
Music-The Food of?Love?! London's Courtney Kenny at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
When Love Speaks to You International success Karen Akers brings love songs to our shores incl. two pieces from the musical, The Fantasticks & French classics by Brel & Edith Piaf; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $15 min.
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None Larry Getlen hosts stand-up feat. Patrick Borrelli, Andrew Donnelly, Karen Sneider, Ritch Duncan, Julius Sharpe, Nellie Stevens, Liam McEneaney, Ben Morrison, Susie Felber, Bryan Olsen & David Fenton; Bar None's backroom, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 9, $5.
The Shecky Eichman Show Eichman hosts "the Tonight Show on Acid" feat. varied performers; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves), 212-252-2090; 8, free.
Dance
Israel's Batsheva Dance Co. begins its run of Naharin's Virus, today, at BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn, 718-567-9620; 7:30, $20-$45 [through 5/4].
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited begins today at NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
A Few Stout Individuals Impoverished & dying man is asked to write his memoirs; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 5/12, through 6/2].
Not What It Seems To Be is based on the writings of Argentinean Julio Cortazar; Orange Bear Club, 47 Murray St. (betw. Church & W. B'way) 212-841-5454; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 6, $15.
Ricky Jay: On the Stem David Mamet-directed play revolves around sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; call for times, $65 [opens 5/2].
Seguiriya (the Heart Beat) Flamenco-drama about dancer who has a stroke; 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, $13 st. [through 5/12].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at the rise & fall of the dot-com based on his experience working at Amazon; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 [opens 5/9].
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. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $55, $10 st. [through 4/28].
Big Vagina Monologues Jackie Clarke's one-person comedy all about not fitting in; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Mon. at 8, $5 [through 4/29].
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. at 2, $45.
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 [through 6/30].
Cowboy Mouth Play by Sam Shepard & Patti Smith involves tough girl & the guy that is her project; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-8732; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 4/27].
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 [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 [through 7/28].
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 Play based on the country & western singer's life; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-633-6533; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 4/28].
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].
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 [through 7/12].
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. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
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].
Ground Zero/Zona Cero Experimental theatre piece to aid underprivileged artists; Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave. (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 917-863-0868; Thurs. & Sat.-Tues. at 8, $15-$20 [through 4/30].
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].
Improvised & Otherwise: A Festival of Sound & Form Crossing all boundaries is the mission at this exploration of works by experimental performers; Williamsburg Art Nexus, 205 N.7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.) 718-599-7997; Fri.-Sun. call for times, $15/$10 st./s.c. [through 4/28].
Heavenly Robe: The Fishman's Tale Original production, part of garden's Cherry Blossom Festival; Auditorium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave. (Eastern Pkwy.), Bklyn, 718-623-7200; Sat. & Sun. at 3:30, free.
Jack Kerouac-Last Call Inner struggle of the author's last night; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 866-468-7619; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/14].
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 [through 5/10].
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 [through 4/28].
Love & Sex New Yorkers expose their quirky selves; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/26].
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.
Maison Derriere Drag burlesque show brings vaudeville into the 21st century; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10 [through 4/27].
Matthew & Stephen French-Canadian play explores a friendship's profound effect on two lives; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30[through 4/28].
Measure for Measure Shakespeare's tirade on misuse of power; 45 Bleecker Downstairs, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $19 [through 5/5].
The Mystery of Charles Dickens Close-up of the enigmatic author; Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$65 [through 9/1].
99 Histories Pregnant woman feels that she has no home & her memories are unreliable; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-727-3673; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 5/4].
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, $15 [through 4/27].
Open Performance Night First ten to sign up, get the stage for ten minutes each; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Weds. at 8, free [through 5/1].
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 5/18].
Quint & Miss Jessel at Bly Prequel to James' The Turn of the Screw focuses on two servants; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-726-1149; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 4/28].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/the events of 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.
Roadkill Comedy about friendships tested by a roadtrip; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.),212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
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 Secret Order Drama explores question of medical ethics; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-247-4982; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 4/28].
The Service Project Collection of short plays dealing w/aftermath of 9/11; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-414-7717; Weds.-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].
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 [through 5/19].
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].
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; Fri. & 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, $15 [through 4/27].
Strangerhorse Play addresses all the big issues incl. race & monogamy; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-966-1047; Thurs.-Sat. 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 5/11].
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. 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].
Talk Five fictional panelists muse on race, identity & art; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $35 [through 4/28].
Tandem Acts Festival: Here/Not Here Ten short & thoughtful plays by women on a range of subjects; Women's Project Theater, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-765-1706, Mon. at 7, $7 contrib. [through 4/29].
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].
Thoroughly Modern Millie Musical comedy set in Jazz Age New York; Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3; $55-$95.
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 [through 7/28].
Transatlantica Absurdist play about love & death; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Tues. at 9, $10 [through 5/4].
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 5/12].
Urban Transitions: Loose Blossoms Boy deals drugs to pay for college; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; Weds-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30, $20 st./s.c. [through 5/5].
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 [through 5/4].