STAGE WEDNESDAY 5/15 Cabaret The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron ...
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.].
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.
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. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe pres. new show feat. 25 musical numbers & targets incl. Bush, Bloomberg, Enron & Osama; John Houseman Theatre, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 2:30 & 8, $25-$50 [repeats Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat at 2:30].
Mitch Fatel Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $17 & 2 drink min.
Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners incl. Tom Papa, Joe Matarese & Jim Gaffigan stick around for a few more laughs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 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.
J.J. Ramirez Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Sherrod Small, Brad Lowery, Rob Magnotti & 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/Jim Norton, Godfrey, Louie CK & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m.].
Rat Pack Style at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $16 & 2 drink min.
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.
Three Jews & a Persian teach us all to get along w/the aid of sketch comedy; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 347-742-8562; 9, $7.
Dance
Dance Theater Workshop's 2002 Gala Benefit feat. French hiphop troupe Compagnie Kafig, supper & dancing at Tribeca Rooftop; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-691-6500 x377; 7, $125-$1000.
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited, continues today at NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
Onegin American Ballet Theatre continues its production at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; call for times & prices [through Sat.].
The Thing starring Julie Atlas Muz continues today & is only $5 "for artists." But, how much is it for good artists?; 129 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-802-9480; Thurs.-Sun. at 9, $5-$15 [through 5/19].
THURSDAY 5/16
Cabaret
Gravy Clark Warren debuts w/Frank Underwood 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 Happy Hour Tim Halpern lets Deidre Sullivan host comedy night feat. Elliot Chang, Danny Cohen, Starla & Bob, Erin Foley, Steve Marshall & Kate Rigg; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
John Brown's Body John Brown Theatre pres. a down & dirty living cartoon; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3-$8 [repeats Sat. at 10].
Stephen Lynch performs twisted love songs at Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Jeffrey Ross Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $21-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
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
Celebrate the Genius of Jerome Robbins w/Prism, New Diamond Project, the premiere of Ballet No. 2 & Symphony in C; the NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; 8, call for prices.
H.T. Chen & Dancers "NY's major Asian-American contemporary dance company" pres. Chen's The Dream & Meditations of a Drunken Peacock, based on a Chinese poem from the 11th century; Mulberry St. Theater, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd fl. (Bayard St.), 212-349-0438; 8, $15-$20 [repeats Fri, Sat. & Sun., through 5/19].
Tere O'Connor Dance Two new works at Danspace Project in St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30].
FRIDAY 5/17
Cabaret
Dana Hanchard performs contemporary cabaret w/Jed Dissler 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.
Journeys Armando Riverol returns w/David Lahm on piano & Ratzo Harris on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Naked in Public Glue pres. long-form improv that's like "seeing someone else's naked dream"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $5.
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.].
J.J. Ramirez Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Sherrod Small, Brad Lowery, Rob Magnotti & Richie Byrne; 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.].
Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/J.J. Ramirez, Kevin Flynn, Ray Ellin, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead & Bernadette Pauley; 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.
David J. Nash Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy, Vanessa Hollingshead & Vic Henley; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Tom Papa Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Paul Mercurio & Gerard Kelly; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Dan Naturman Stand-up w/DC Benny, Walli Collins & Sue Costello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].
Sushi with a Side of Laughs Raw fish & comedy to match; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. South (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, free w/dinner.
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 Master Po's Kung Faux Theater; 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; 10 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 11].
Dance
Black Dance: Tradition & Transformation Series continues today w/Rennie Harris' Rome & Jewels; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 8, $15-$37.50 [repeats Sat.].
Dance Theatre of Harlem Returns to the Apollo today w/Othello, Forces of Rhythm, Pas De Deux & many more; W. 125th St. (betw. Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell Blvds.), 212-307-7171; call for times & complete sched., $22-$42 [through 5/19].
De Facto Dance Co. performs benefit today at Middle Collegiate Church, 50 E. 7th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-439-8185; 7:30, $25 contrib. [repeats Sat.].
Kirtsin E. Williams' Strong Current Dance Co. (from the wacky, totally unpredictable town of San Francisco) performs benefit for "Critical Resistance" at Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 8, $15-$12 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 9].
SATURDAY 5/18
Cabaret
Every Other Saturday feat. Ann Harvey & Todd Almond; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 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'Mackerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dyckesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 11:30, $5.
Sex! The Musical The public demands more Sex! & David Coffman is giving it to them in his foray into our hidden desires; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 11, $20 & $10 min.
Sing You Sinners David Sabella w/Mark Hartman & his Band of Sinners; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
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
Commedia Dell'High School Fully improvised teen-angst movie w/its own 80s soundtrack; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7 [through 5/25].
Kerri Louise hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Vic Henley, Stephen Donovan & Lisa Lampanelli; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 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.
Off the Top of Our Heads Old-skool improv feat. favorite games w/lots of audience participation; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
Poole Party Adult swim begins when Ron Poole hosts comedy/variety show at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy incl. Classical Literature Live!; also Eugene Mirman, Todd Womack & Rebecca Tingley from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Jeffrey D., the Buddy Holly of comedy songs; 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 Anne Smith, Carla Johnston, Maury Fogel & Denise Bongiovanni (also Bon Jovi's real last name?suspicious); Upstairs at the Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
A Choreography for Dancer and Teahouse "Ruminations on Zen, tea, harmony, and chaos"?we think we saw something like this once in college. No, really, we think we did; Asia Society, 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-517-ASIA; 7, $15 [repeats Sun.].
SUNDAY 5/19
Cabaret
Ruth Aguilar w/David Epstein on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Phyllis Bell Live from Las Vegas w/D. Jay Bradley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min. [repeats Mon. at 8:30].
Comedy
Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners incl. David J. Nash, Andrew Kennedy, Vanessa Hollingshead & Vic Henley stick around for a few more laughs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Sherry Darvey, Greg Vacarello, Mike King & Peter Fogel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
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.
MONDAY 5/20
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.
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
Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Billy Burr, Sherod Marshall, J.J. Ramirez & Brad Lowery; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Mon. Tues.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Godfrey, Robert Kelly & Nick Dipaolo; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
New Talent Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7 & 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
TUESDAY 5/21
Cabaret
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
KISS FM's Tom Joyner Comedy Series J. Anthony Brown hosts comedy nights allowing audience to compete for Grand Prize trip to Los Angeles for casting session w/ABC bigshots?winner announced tonight!; Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8, $15.
Lisa Lampanelli Self-proclaimed Queen of Mean rears her savage head; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Birdy's Bachelorette Party Interactive party-night of girls going wild, from co-creator of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding; Culture Club 179 Varick St. (betw. King & Charlton Sts.), 212-352-3101; Fri. at 8 & 10:30, $60 [opens 5/17, through 6/21].
Moving at the Speed of Life Trying to keep up in the Starbuckian world of Yuppiedom; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 5/15, through 6/1].
Nightingale: The Last Days of James Forrestal Opera challenges the ruling that the first Secretary of Defense's death was a suicide; Present Co. Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-420-8877; Sun.-Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 5/19, through 6/4].
One Shot, One Kill To serve & protect, harsh realities of war & one's morals; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 5/20, through 6/9].
Rockwell Telling of a formative day in the life of Norman Rockwell; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-979-5000; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19 [opens 5/19, through 6/2].
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when an exterminator discovers others in his bed "getting it on"; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $32-$40 [opens 5/19, through 6/16].
Standard of the Breed Unemployed group put their heads together in search of the American dream; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-560-4302; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 6/8].
This Thing of Darkness Author of Prelude to a Kiss, Craig Lucas, co-wrote play reflecting on the importance of love; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 5/30, through 6/16].
JUST OPENED
As You Like It 1950's version of classic production at the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 5th fl. (betw.8th & 9th Aves.), 212-388-2990; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 5/19].
Betrayal Harold Pinter's play exposes the intricacies of adultery; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 5/26].
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.
Clowning the Bard/Clowning the Bible Two romps run in repertory. The first is a deconstruction of Shakespearean plays, the second tackles the Lord's planner; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-696-8931; Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 6/1].
Dancing at Lughnasa The consciousness of five sisters is awakened when they come into possession of a radio in the Irish countryside; 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 [through 6/9].
A Doll's House Popular Henrik Ibsen drama about one woman's struggles in a male-dominated world; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/1].
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].
Ensemble Studio Theater's Annual One-Act Play Marathon Feat. playwrights such as Romulus Linney & Horton Foote; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-864-5400 or www.ensemblestudiotheater.org for showtimes; $30 [through 6/16].
A Few Stout Individuals Impoverished & dying man is asked to write his memoirs; Signature Theater Co., 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [through 6/2].
Fool For Love The soul is laid bare when lovers reunite; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 5, $45 [through 6/29].
Frogz Absurdist social commentary that uses life-sized characters w/elaborate masks & costumes; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 5/26].
Hands in Me One girl's sassy take on the impossibility of finding a soulmate; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Thurs.-Sat. at 9:30, $10 [through 5/25].
Hospice Story of an African-American mother & daughter brought together after 20 years of separation intertwined w/Madame Butterfly; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $19 [through 6/1].
Jack Farnstien PhD: The Secret Behind the Success Comedy exposes the gears of a fictional radio talk-show; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-803-5424; Fri. & Sat, call for times, $10 [through 5/31].
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].
Kookamonga Falls Crossdressing thriller w/love theme; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/2].
Lapse Spectacle piece w/comatose woman at its center; Philip Morris Sculpture Court, 120 Park Ave. (42nd St.), 917-663-2453; Weds. at 8, free.
Life During Wartime Exploration of two lives post-9/11 & the healing power of art; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, www.here.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/2].
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.
Maddy Far Away Allegorical play of family in the Southwest; Surf Reality's House of Urban Savages, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $10 [through 5/25].
Madwoman of Chaillot Jean Giraudoux's 1945 social satire encompasses terrorism; St. Jean Baptiste H.S. Aud., 167 E. 75th St. (betw. 3rd & Lexington Aves.), 212-255-7809; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 5/19].
Measure for Measure Damon Kiley's modernization of seedy 1979 version set in Times Square; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-7829; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $10-$15 [through 5/25].
The Medicine Show Comedy, music, & poetry performances w/a healthy dose of quirkiness; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; Sun. at 8, $5.
The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare's tale of two housewives performed by the Gorilla Rep; Riverside Park, 79th St. (betw. Riverside Dr. & West End Ave.), 212-330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/2].
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$65 [through 9/1].
Nighttown Two men in a Dublin asylum find inspiration in the works of James Joyce; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds.-Sat. at 9:30, $20 [through 6/1].
Placebo Sunrise Absurdism & free wine; the Pleasure Center, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-726-3054; Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 11, $3 [through 5/18].
Private Lives Revival of Noel Coward's comedy of veddy bad manners starring Alan Rickman & Lindsay Duncan; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-221-1211; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75 [through 9/8].
Popera! Pop & opera merge in the vocal stylings of drag queen Shequida; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $20 [through 6/8].
Reading Hebron Man becomes obsessed w/Hebron massacre; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-604-4982; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 5/26].
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.
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; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats, Weds. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for times, $65 [through 7/21].
Room Tone Experimental theater group pres. its thoughts on the afterlife; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $17 [through 5/26].
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].
Small World Three shorts, "Short-Circuit," "Candies" & "Foot on a Bridge" produced by author Jean Brassard; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-631-1033; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/19].
The Taming of the Shrew/Pudd'nhead Wilson Shakespeare & Mark Twain presented by touring repertory theater co., the Acting Co.; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 each, $70/both [through 5/25].
Theatresports Mix of improv, acting & competitive sports complete w/audience participation; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-642-8202; Sun. at 7, $5 [through 6/1].
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].
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.
Vital Signs Theater festival of new one-acts & short plays from emerging talents; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/30].