STAGE WEDNESDAY 5/29 Cabaret Tony Lang & Paul Chamlin celebrate ...
Cabaret
Tony Lang & Paul Chamlin celebrate the music of Arthur Siegel at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30 & 10:30, $10 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.].
Comedy
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe's new show w/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].
Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners 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. [repeats Thurs.].
Lone Drifter Kevin Maher plays a tramp prone to man-slaughter arrests, a jogger jonesing for prune juice & an animatronic John Wayne, during this twisted one-man show; the Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-330-8611; 8, $10 [repeats Fri.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Marc Maron, Godfrey & Kevin Brennan; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 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.].
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
Gravity Sucks! "High wire walkers, fliers & speed freaks" at the Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; call for times & prices [through 6/16].
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].
THURSDAY 5/30
Cabaret
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.].
The SWINGIRLS Three voices make like the spice girls & become one; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
A Tightrope Walk Improv w/Jordan Schachter & his dare devils: Maria Bailey, Caitlin McClure, John Russo, Scott Thewes & Lisa White; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-253-2379; 8, free & 2 drink min.
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern's weekly night of comedy feat. DC Benny, Leighann Lord, Hood, Laurie Kilmartin, Grant Cooper, Eliot Chang & special guest; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
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.
This Thursday Horse Trade Theater Group pres. sketch comedy by Ahna Tessler & Lauren Engel, comic relief from Todd Barry & grooves from Two Sevens Clash; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7, $10 couples.
Dance
Peter Pucci Dancers Perform Sport, outdoors, at Marcus Garvey Park, 120th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-360-8290 or www.pucciplus.com; 10:30 a.m.
Johannes Wieland, joined by company of 12, perform collection of pieces incl. "Tomorrow," feat. "three submerged dancers in water-filled tanks"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Fri., Sat. & Sun.].
FRIDAY 5/31
Cabaret
Daniel Isengart performs contemporary cabaret w/Bob Goldstone 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.
Colette Thompson returns w/David Schaffer on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Al Lubel Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Tom Shillue & Sam Greenfield; 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.].
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.
Tom Papa Stand-up w/Joe Matarese, Kevin Brennan & Gregory Carey; 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.].
Burlesque on the Beach Bindlestiff Family Circus does its thing on Coney Island w/exotic dancers, juggling, whips, magic, Philomena's champagne bubble bath & Kinkette's sexy gun safety lecture; Sideshow By the Seashore, 1208 Surf Ave., Bklyn, 877-BINDLES; 10, $10.
Surf Fest 2002: The American Women Edition Drag king Shelly Mars hosts all-female variety show w/Girlbomb, Shauna Lane, Carmen Mofongo & Faith Pilger, plus slides by Ricky Powell, DJs & food; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $5.
Sushi with a Side of Laughs Raw fish & comedy to match; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, free w/dinner [repeats Sat.].
The Ten Spot Zero Boy's evening of 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; 8 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 9 & 11].
Dance
Blu Muse Dance Co. Seven NYC choreographers perform at the Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts.), 212-362-5752; 8, $15, $12 st. [repeats Sat.].
Dance-In-Progress Pay to see modern dance?that isn't even finished yet!; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $12 [repeats Sat.].
Noche Flamenca enters w/"a click of castanet, the strum of guitar & a cascade of pounding rhythm" at New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 6/16].
Sir Frederick Ashton's La Fille Mal Gardee American Ballet Theatre begins production today at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; call for times & prices [through 6/6].
SATURDAY 6/1
Cabaret
Cabaret a Trois Judy Kreston & David Lahm celebrate 22 years of collaboration w/ Jan Wallman; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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.
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
Confessions of a Prairie Bitch Little House on the Prairie's nasty Nellie Oleson (aka Alison Arngrim) pres. stand-up style secrets incl. how her hair did that & what Hollywood's child stars are really like; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; 8, $18, $15 st. [repeats Sun.].
Cooking with Carmen Mofongo Everything is hot, hot, hot w/guests Noelle & Becky, Joseph Langham, Lora Marie & Tyler Fyre; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.
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.
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.
$andy Kane Blew Comedy Show Raunchy public access gal hits the stage at NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy incl. first annual beauty pageant; also Sean Conroy, Lynn Harris & Nellie Stevens from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by duo Extra-Ordinaries; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
First Annual Williamsburg International Dance Festival Just like last week?but w/foreigners; Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, 135 B'way, 3rd fl. (Bedford Ave.), 718-486-7372; call for times & prices.
AsiaFest Street fair feat. dancing by the Chinese Folk Dance Company's performance today at South Street Seaport, Pier 17. South St. (Fulton St.), 886-894-1812; 1-6.
SUNDAY 6/2
Cabaret
Dark Days of Summer Festival feat. music by SF's Rosin Coven, the Galerkin Method & Marni Rice, trapeze by Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance & special performances by St. Eve, Nick Jones & Vulnavia: Queen of Nails?plus sideshow, games, fortune teller & refreshments; Flux Factory, 38-38 43rd St. (Northern Blvd.), Sunnyside, 718-707-3362; 3, $5.
Peter Fogel Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Sam Greenfield, Greg Vacarello, Mike King & Laurie Kilmartin; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
Nancy Hausman returns to Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Journeys Armando Riverol w/David Lahm on piano & Ratzo Harris on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $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.
Comedy
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
Dance
Nutrament Latin Dance Team Championship plus something called "Puerto Rican Power"; South Street Seaport, Pier 17. South St. (Fulton St.), 886-894-1812; 1-6.
Monday 6/3
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.
Nancy McGraw debuts w/Daivd Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey & Robert Kelly; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Comedy
The Pussies of Comedy Loud & angry comic Todd Montesi meets his equals Craig Baldo, Sandy Marks & Mishna Wolff; CBGB Downstairs Lounge, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 8, 1 drink min.
TUESDAY 6/4
Cabaret
Cabaret Showcase David Sabella's students show off; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 7 & 9:30, $10 min.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
The Bomb Ensemble cast explores love in the nuclear era; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 866-468-7619; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15-$35 [opens 5/29, through 7/14].
Culture Bandit & Darwaza Two plays explore the meaning of culture; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-0900; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 5/29, through 6/8].
Self Defense or Death of Some Salesmen True story of a prostitute who kills seven men?self-defense or serial murder?; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $15-$18 [opens 5/29, through 6/15].
The Story of #9 Unusual love story set in Cape Cod; Galapagos Art & Performance Space, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 212-631-1190; Mon. at 8, $10 [opens 6/3, through 6/24].
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].
Top Girls British satiric drama asks whether women can truly have it all; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-841-0326; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $15-$30 [opens 5/31, through 6/16].
Trading Futures Three people are forced to deal w/their shared past; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 6/2].
Triptych Physical theatre interweaves three pieces that muse on sex roles & expectations; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-448-6264; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 5/29, through 6/16].
JUST OPENED
Agnes of God Provocative play questions the sanity of a young nun; Trinity Lutheran Church, 164 W. 100th St. (Amsterdam), 212-877-0509; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $10-$15 [through 6/16].
American Fabulous Autobiographical look at the life of Jeffrey Strouth, who died of AIDS in 1992; the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Sun. at 9, $15.
Becoming Bernarda Traces the growth of Lorca character from shy girl to capable woman; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, weekday performance in English, weekend performance in Spanish, $40 [through 6/16].
Big Top New installment of "The Pumpkin Pie Show" enacts carnival-themed gothic stories; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/29].
Big Vagina Monologues & Unemployed Two wacky & outrageous solo comedies; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Tues. at 8, $5 [through 6/25].
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 [through 6/21].
Bonnie Parker Historically accurate portrait of the first lady of crime; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-714-8104; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19-$29 [through 6/2].
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.
Circle A sprawling cast of characters find their lives linked in an array of settings; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, mat. Sun. at 5, $30 [through 6/16].
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. 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].
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, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/1].
I Love My Wife Originally produced in the 70s, this comedy deals w/swinging couples; Cap 21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Mon.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, $12.50-$15 [through 6/8].
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. at 12 a.m., Sat. at 10, $10 [through 6/1].
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].
Karen Black: A View of the Heart Award-winning actress looks into the lives of American women from all walks of life; Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; Tues. at 7, $25-$30.
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, mat. Sun. at 2, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/2].
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; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/2].
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.
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].
Moving at the Speed of Life Someone tries 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 [through 6/1].
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].
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 [through 6/4].
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].
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 [through 6/9].
An Order of Chaos Long-form improv set in a restaurant w/the audience calling the shots; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/16].
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].
Putnam Musical comedy about the tribulations of fame; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st St.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 6/2].
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].
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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19 [through 6/2].
Room Based on the writings of Virginia Woolf, this one-woman show explores beauty in the mundane; 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, $30-$40 [through 6/16].
Sex! The Musical Comedy about hidden desires; Danny's Skylight Room 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; Sat. at 11, $20 [through 6/15].
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 [through 6/16].
The Tempest Classic Shakespeare wrought w/great attention to detail; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12-$15 [through 6/8].
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].
Thin Walls An urban microcosm comments upon the meaning of community; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/15].
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].
The Wizard of Oz Fun for the whole family; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 212-220-1460; Sat. at 1:30, $9-$14.