STAGE WEDNESDAY 6/12 Cabaret It Started w/a Dream John DeMarco & ...
Cabaret
It Started w/a Dream John DeMarco & Joe Agosta w/Mark York on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Tues.].
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
Betsy & Katty: Ho's Before Bro's Betsy Stover & Katty Biscone reveal the secrets behind special needs beauty pageants, genital origami & gator fighting starlets; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe's new show w/25 musical numbers targets 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].
Bill Cosby Hey, hey, hey it's Cliff Huxtable! Cosby makes a special NYC appearance & this time he's not pushing Jello; Carnegie Hall, 157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800; 8, $60-$75.
Fuck the Machine Naked Babies' Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris, under the direction of Kevin Mullaney, depart from sketch for 40 minutes of non-stop improv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $5.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Richie Byrne, Rob Magnotti, J.J. Ramirez, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr & Gregg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15-$20].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Nick Dipaolo, 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 Weekly open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/up-and-comers incl. Bob Jergens (smooth as a baby's butt), Wendy Spero & Rusty Ward; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8 & 10, $5.
Dance
Dirty Work w/visiting dance company 33 Fainting Spells; the Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (Grand St.), 212-966-3651; 8, $15 [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Tues., through 6/21].
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].
Muse of Fire Premiere of new piece by choreographer Ben Munisteri at Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 7:30, $21, $16 st./s.c.
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season continues w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
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. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 6/16].
THURSDAY 6/13
Cabaret
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles the ivories 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.].
Minimum Wage Burger Boy Productions pres. Jeff & Charlie La Greca's crash course in drive-through how-to's; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-726-2095; 9:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
You Do Something to Me Steven Zumbo elaborates w/Gerry Dieffenbach on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Dustmite Manifesto: A One Mite Show Follow a dustmite as he travels from his oriental rug to the basement & back?we're exhausted just thinking about it; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $10.
The Happy Hour Deidre Sullivan hosts Tim Halpern's weekly night of comedy feat. D.C. Benny, Tasha Harris, Steve Marshall, Greg Wilson & 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, $20.
Dance
Patricia Kenny Dance pres. their "Spring Collection 2002" at DiCapo Opera Theater, 184 E. 76th St. (3rd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 8, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2].
FRIDAY 6/14
Cabaret
Colette Thompson w/David Schaffer on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Mike Britt hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Reggie McFadden, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Patrice O'Neal, Antman, Dave Attell, Sue Costello, Eddie Ifft, Cory Kahaney, Tim Young, J.J. Ramirez & Buddy Bolton; 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.
Comedy Cellar Boat Ride 2002 A comic's ideal audience, one that can't escape! Cruise along Manhattan enjoying three decks of fun feat. top dogs from Comedy Cellar, dancing, DJ & food?as part of Toyota Comedy Festival; aboard the Queen of Hearts Riverboat, Pier 40, W. Side Hwy. (W. Houston St.), Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), info 212-254-3480, tkts. 212-307-7171; 6 p.m. boarding, $40.
Comedy Gone Wild Greg Wilson hosts non-stop laughs w/comedians Chuck Nice, Jordan Ferber, Jessica Kirson, Bill Parks, Antonio Campos, Eric Richman & Beacher at the Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 9, $18.
Comedy Heals New non-profit pres. comedians Preston Simpson, Stacey Prussman & Sheridan Botros plus performance artist Rob Grace to benefit the LGBT Community Center & the Fenway Community Center; Camp Friendship Community Center, 339 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 718-675-1776; 9:30, $15.
The Komedy Kebob Strikes Back Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby's infamous show returns. It's just like hanging out with your friends except comics incl. Jordon Ferber, Tom McCaffrey, Joe DeVito, Burt Paseos, Roger Hailes are a lot fuckin' funnier; 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St. (Stanton St.), 212-473-5816; 8:15, free.
Sushi w/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.].
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].
Toyota Comedy Festival continues w/another evening of stand-up entertainment feat. Adam Ferrara; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8 & 10, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Dance
Joshua Bisset, Marie-Christine Giordano & Reginald Yates perform Before Fastforward, Eve?Eros et les autres & Trees, respectively; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 12, free.
Flamenco Latino "A unique fusion of Flamenco & Latin rhythms" at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (41st St.), 718-729-3880; 8, $25, $22 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4, through 6/30].
Infinity Dance Theater "for disabled & non-disabled dancers" performs Gabriela Poler, Peter Pucci & Jeffrey Freeze; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-206-1515; 8, $20, $15 st./s.c., $7 wheelchair users [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
The Merry Widow American Ballet Theatre continues its production today at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 2 & 8, call for price [repeats Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2].
SATURDAY 6/15
Cabaret
Every Other Saturday Ann Harvey & Todd Almond's eclectic cabaret; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 & $10 min.
Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra?& 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].
Medleyfyin Judy Kreston & David Lahm's trib. to Richard Rodgers w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Chris Michael on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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 combo of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 11, $15 & 2 drink.
Wendy Caplan's Bad Ass Lounge Act Three-hour roller coaster ride of music, comedy & mayhem; Ruby Fruit Bar & Grill, 531 Hudson St. (betw. 10th & Charles Sts.), 212-929-3343, 9, $5.
Comedy
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Jon Fisch, Andrew Donnelly, Christian Finnegan, Ophira Eisenberg, Liam McEneaney, Margot B. Leitman, Bryan Olsen, Dan Levy, Becky Donohue, Nellie Stevens & Damion Sammarco; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
Off the Top of Our Heads Old-skool improv feat. favorite games & guaranteed 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. [through 8/31].
William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Modi, Mike Britt, the Sklars, Jim Gaffigan, Keith Robinson, Ardie Fuqua, Cory Kahaney, Buddy Bolton, Joe Vega, Danielle Broussard & Macio; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy incl. Meet Positive Frank! He's the upbeat New Yorker; also Nellie Stevens, Felicia Holden & Ritch Duncan from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music incl. Brad Thomas' Brad in Drag?plus Eric Chercover & Kevin Janus as Corey Hart & Celine Dion; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
Dionysus Filius Dei A "dance opera" directed by Ellen Stewart at La MaMa, 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; 7:30, $20 [repeats Sun. at 2 & 7:30, through 6/30].
June 2002 Choreographer's Showcase feat. new work by Carol Blanco, Nina Buisson, Marty Cooper & a dozen more; Ballet Arts, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $10, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 5].
SUNDAY 6/16
Cabaret
Feelin' Groovy: Confessions of a 60's Love Child Marcus Kettles w/David Nehls on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
She Knows Nancy Hausman w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Whistling in the Dark Jude Treder-Wolff debuts w/Wells Hanley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
Comedy
Broadway, Your Way Ron Poole hosts collaborative effort from the casts of The Next Big Broadway Musical & Chicago City Limits resulting in this improv two-act musical comedy at the Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), RSVP 212-995-5302; 7, $10.
The Murray Hill Show: Caught in the Act Drag king Murray Hill yucks it up w/the Dazzle Dancers & the Murrayettes?plus special guests David Ilku & Carry Curan; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 7:30, $12 & 2 drink.
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; 8, $7.
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
Joan Rivers Fresh from critiquing the fashions of Cannes, Joan will no doubt dish, dis & whine as only she can?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 9:30, $25.
Dance
International Latin Dance Competition It's free to enter & boasts $10,000 worth of prizes; South St. Seaport, Pier 17 (Fulton St.), 866-896-1812; 1-6.
Monday 6/17
Cabaret
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Love Lost & Found: Pam Tate Sings Pam Tate, new material & original songs from her albums Die Happy & Dancing on the Pyramids; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12 & $10 min.
Nancy McGraw w/David Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Debasement Ray Field hosts stand-up at trendy lounge feat. Noah Tarnow, Tom McCaffrey & Christian Finnegan; Coz, 511 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-8889; 8, free.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Greg Giraldo, Robert Kelly, Godfrey & Mark Cohen; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Gregg Vacarello Stand-up w/J.J. Ramirez, Brad Lowery, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti & Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Queer at Here Sixth-annual two-week celebration of works by gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered people, which runs in conjunction w/gay pride, kicks off w/Rachel Germond's solo dance piece, "Object Dances: A Purse, a Table, and a Feather" based on Gertrude Stein's Tender Buttons; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 7, $15 [repeats 6/19, through 6/30].
TUESDAY 6/18
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None Larry Getlen hosts stand-up feat. Andrew Donnelly, Ritch Duncan, Jon Corbett, Josh Comers, Jen Kirwin, Wendy Spero, Amanda Melson, Amy Crossfield, Linas Phillips & Moody McCarthy?followed by happy hour!; backroom at Bar None, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 9, $5.
Giant Tuesday Night of Amazing Inventions & Also There is a Game Andres du Bouchet hosts night of stand-up & sketch comedy w/musical guests, cool stuff & fun games too; backroom at Big Sur, 1406 3rd Ave. (80th St.), 212-472-5009; 8, $5.
Marc Maron Andy Blitz, Tom Shillue, Eddie Pepitone, Sean Conroy, Rich Brooks & Allison Castillo lighten Maron's dark comedy; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
The Shecky Eichman Show Shecky & Julius Sharpe share Jeff Goldblum stories! Unpredictability is assured at Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-252-2090; 8, free.
Unemployed "One man, three months, no paycheck." Paul Scheer is Respecto Montalban as he shares the secret productivity of the unemployed, Upright Citizens Brigade, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Endpapers Inner workings of publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [opens 6/23].
The Prince and the Pauper musicalizes Mark Twain's novel about a man & his doppelganger; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$55 [opens 6/16].
Time and the Conways J.B. Priestley's drama set in England just after WWI; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30 [opens 6/13, through 6/30].
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. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $10-$15 [through 6/16].
Alexandra's Web Twenty years later, a woman confronts the man she had sexual relations with when she was 16 & questions whether it was rape; Pulse Ensemble Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $18 [through 6/23].
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly reading series incl. "Sajjil," about perceptions New Yorkers have towards Arab-Americans; Tenement Theater, 97 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs. at 8, $6 [through 8/1].
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 & 2 drink min. [through 6/30].
American Maccabee Did someone not tell us that it's American-themed play week? So put on your red, white & blue I&Copy; NY shirt & take in a new drama portraying the effects terrorism had an American Jewish family; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, $19 [through 6/29].
The American Revolution Brush up on history w/Kirk Wood Bromley's staged adaptation?benefit performance on 7/4 at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden; East River Park Amphitheater, FDR Dr. (South of Delancey St.), 212-501-4528; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 7/7].
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.-Fri. at 8 in English; Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30 in Spanish, $40 [through 6/16].
Big Top New installment of "The Pumpkin Pie Show" enacts carnival-themed gothic stories; the Red Room, 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?see "Comedy" listings above; 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 night feat. 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].
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 [through 7/14].
Brecht on Brecht Theater by the Blind performs selections of plays & songs by Bertolt Brecht; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Fri.-Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
Broadway, Your Way! Audience-suggested, improvised musicals performed by the folks at Upright Citizens Brigade, Chicago City Limits & The Next Big Broadway Musical; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Sun. at 7, $10 [through 6/30].
Circle 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].
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].
Elvis Orders a Mai Tai, T & J Market Two one-acts?one realistic, one fantasy; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 718-622-5014; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $14, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/23].
Ensemble Studio Theater's Annual One-Act Play Marathon feat. playwrights like 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].
Fool For Love Souls are 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].
Ground Control Free for All Suburban Vampire Productions' night of "insanely funny bullshit"; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 718-963-7004; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10 [through 6/15].
The Here and Now Greg Drozdek takes three types of character (an "exiled bohemian," "provincial native" & "money-driven commuter") from E.B. White's essay & follows them around New York City; Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-375-0859; Mon. at 8, $10.
Hiphop Theater Festival Actors, playwrights, dancers & performers join together for the third-annual celebration of culture & urban roots. Opening night incl. performances by Sarah Jones (Surface Transit), Danny Hoch (festival founder), Jonzi D. & Will Power; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288, www.hiphoptheaterfest.com for sched.; Tues. at 9, $20 [through 6/29].
Jack Kerouac-Last Call Imagined 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].
LOpSiDeD Alex Bond's play about eight breast cancer survivors?incl. one gay male; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 917-314-6055; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/15].
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock incorporates 19 of her most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100.
Mortal Coils Five one-acts: "After the Ball," "Domestic Violence," "Friendly Fire," Judgement Call" & "Soul Mates" by Frederick Stroppel debut at the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-205-8602; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 7/7].
A Murder at the Church! Whodunit hiphop murder mystery w/music by Jacqueline Hankins; the Actors Playground Theater, 412 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/7].
New Plays for Young Audiences at the Provincetown NYU's Program in Educational Theatre pres. different staged reading each week. This weekend, Who Is Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett; Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal (W. 3rd St.), RSVP 12-998-5867; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 6/30].
An Order of Chaos Long-form improv set in restaurant w/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].
Oresteia New adaptation of Greek tragedy; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/15].
Other Love Rev. Billy's solo retelling of chance encounter on sidewalks of New York; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Weds.-Sun. at 8, Sat. at 10, $10 [through 6/23].
Placebo Sunrise extends its run at Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-726-3054; Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 11, $3-$20 [through 6/23].
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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75 [through 9/8].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/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 7, $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, $65 [through 7/21].
Room Based on the writings of Virginia Woolf, this one-woman show explores the beauty in the mundane; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$40 [through 6/16].
Seduced Modernization of Sam Shepard's tale involving delusional ex-patriot playboy; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Sun.-Tues. at 8, $15, $12 w/mention of New York Press [through 6/18].
Self Defense or Death of Some Salesmen True story of prostitute who kills seven men?self-defense or serial murder?; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, $15-$18 [through 6/15].
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].
Sirens Festival Third-annual presentation of female-written one-acts incl. "Kitty Logic" by Vivian Paxton; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3:30, $15 [through 6/16].
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when exterminator discovers someone else in his bed "getting it on"; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $32-$40 [through 6/16].
The Story of #9 Unusual tale of love set in Cape Cod; Galapagos Art & Performance Space, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 212-631-1190; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
Tales Told Comic bedtime stories for "precocious adults"; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-330-7043; Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, $10, or 2-for-1 for Out Professional members [through 7/2].
Thin Walls Urban microcosm comments on 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].
This Thing of Darkness Author of Prelude to a Kiss, Craig Lucas, co-wrote play reflecting on importance of love; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 6/16].
Three Prayers Is that all it takes to keep a family together in 1930s New Jersey?; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-5564; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $15-$20 [through 6/30].
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; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 6/16].
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].
Triptych interweaves three pieces pondering 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 [through 6/16].
Twelfth Night New York Classical Theatre pres. Shakespeare in Central Park, but the catch is every scene takes place in a different location, so no snoozing!; 97th St. (Central Park W.), 212-252-4531; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 6/29].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at rise & fall of the dot-com based on his experience working for Amazon; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
The Velvet Rut David Bucci's "slacker satire of punks, posers and revolutionaries, offering a vision of youth culture at war with itself"; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Sat. at 11, $15 [through 6/15].
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].
We're Not Crazy, Everyone Else Is Youngsters from the Hetrick-Martin Institute (the non-profit agency serving GLBT youths) address current events & different sexual lifestyles in this collection of shorts; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Weds. at 7:30, $15 [through 6/12].
What the Hell's Your Problem: An Evening with Dr. Bob Nathelson Reality theater based on self-help seminar; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7:30 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $25, $15 st.
When We Dead Awaken closes out the Ibsen series at Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/23].