STAGE WEDNESDAY 7/17 Cabaret Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings Chris ...
Cabaret
Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings Chris Barrett & Joe Utterback are quite the duo!; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
The Housewife's Lament Housewives on Prozac pres. their newest rock opera, cut w/a cup of anger & a dash of bitterness; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $12 & 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.].
Comedy
Fuck the Machine Kevin Mullaney directs Naked Babies' Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris for 40 minutes of non-stop improv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $5.
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic lets stand-up comedians, sketch comics, musicians & general freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:45 sign-up, $3.
Gregory Rogell Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Sam Greenfield, Carrie Karavas, Billy Burr, Rob Magnotti & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30 & Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Dance
Here's Something that Sounds Truly Awful?Rock Stars Inc., a "dancified rock concert," continues today at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-802-7957; 8, $25-$50 [repeats Thurs. & Fri., through 7/19].
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. St. Petersburg's Kirov Ballet performing Swan Lake & Don Quixote at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; call for times, $20-$130 [through 7/20].
Making Dance: Documents from Judson Memorial Church, 1958-1968 The city may slow down during the summer, but you can always reminisce over past performances w/this exhibition of posters, flyers, programs, photographs & scores at NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (LaGuardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; call for times, free [through 10/18].
Midsummer Night Swing Lessons followed by live Latin music & dance performances at the Fountain Plaza, Columbus Ave. (63rd St.), 212-875-5766 or [www.lincolncenter.org;](http://www.lincolncenter.org;/) 6:30, $12 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues., through 7/27].
Summer Butoh Festival feat. the "legendary" Dairakudakan Company led by choreographer Akaji Maro; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; call for times & prices [through 7/20].
THURSDAY 7/18
Cabaret
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles some ivories in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].
Comedy
Mr. Greg's Comedy Spectacular Manhattan cable-access legend stands-up w/friends, incl. Steve Robins & John Mooney; The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 10:30, $7.
FRIDAY 7/19
Cabaret
The Bitter Poet & the Sound of Angst Kevin Draine spits angry words while fronting rock trio "The Sound of Angst"?plus go-go & belly dancers, contortionists & an opera singer vy for your attention; Sidewalk, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-932-9287; 11, free.
Comedy
Sue Costello Stand-up w/Keith Robinson & Tony Rock; 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.].
Gladys' Comedy Room Jim Gaffigan, Warren Holstein, Joe Messina, Mike Singer, Al Lubel & Gladys herself; Backroom of Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12.
Hysteria Comic divas Irene Bremis, Rachel Feinstein, Cynthia Levin & Rena Zager host night of sketch comedy w/special guests; Sullivan Room, 218 Sullivan St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 917-494-1464; 9, free.
Mo'nique Queens of Comedy veteran performs as part of July all-star festival; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.) 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $40 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 10:30 & 12:30 am, Sun. at 8].
Dance
Melt Summer dance festival feat. performances by Yasuko Yokoshi, Kathleen Hermesdorf, Luis Lara Malvacias & lots more owners of difficult to pronounce names at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-539-2611; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sat., through 7/27].
SATURDAY 7/20
Cabaret
Judy Garland Live! Our favorite Judy, Tommy Femia, beautifully channels classics like "Get Happy" & "Stormy Weather" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Sat. at 11, $20 [through 9/21].
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.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Big Tit Bad-ass chicks get raunchy for one last romp before they go on short hiatus; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9, $16.
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha MC Ritch Duncan pres. assortment of local comedians; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, 718-624-8878; 9, $10.
Gladys' Comedy Room Russ Meneve, Warren Holstein, David Rubin, D.C. Benny, David Waugh & Gladys herself; Backroom of Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12.
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].
Vavavavoom Variety Michael Birch & Bricken Sparacino perform in the latest installment of "10:17" plus musical & sketch comedians at the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767;10, $5.
SUNDAY 7/21
Dance
MoonDance Swing, tango and/or hop the night away during Hudson River Park's weekly series feat. live music by the Ron Sunshine Band & dance lessons courtesy of Dance Manhattan; Pier 25, Hudson River Park, West St. (N. Moore St.), 212-533-PARK; 6:30-10, free.
Six Multi-Media Performances; Sunday New Genre Much like that "ramen stew" in college, here's a collection of all the stuff in the house no one would consume until the night before payday?acrobatics, sound "experiments," new media, spoken word (thanks Henry & Jello), dance & video; The Web, 40 E. 58th St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-308-1546; 6:30, $3.
MONDAY 7/22
Cabaret
Natalie Blalock This redhead promises renditions of Billy Idol & The Violent Femmes during night of "neo cabaret/operetta"; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7, call for price.
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.
Sunrize's Back! Sunrize Highway sings Streisand & show tunes for taping of upcoming reality-based (yawn) show on Bravo this fall; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-462-9077; 10, $10 min. [through 8/26].
Comedy
Gregory Rogell Stand-up w/Peter Bales, Hood, Richie Byrne, Rob Magnotti & Steve Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 7/23
Cabaret
Lucky to Be Me Australian Matt Young makes his NY debut w/piano accompaniment by Jason Neri; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None MC Larry Getlen hosts night of comedy at East Village Bar; 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 & fun games, too; backroom at Big Sur, 1406 3rd Ave. (80th St.), 212-472-5009; 8, $5.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' 1988 film about girl who dreams of being a dancer; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $60-$95 [opens 8/15].
Transparency of Val Stephen Belber's new comedy about Val's life after college; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-539-6505; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 7/22, through 8/3].
Twelfth Night Shakespeare in the Park stars Zach Braff, Kristen Johnston, Christopher Lloyd, Kathryn Meisle, Oliver Platt, Jimmy Smits & Julia Stiles; Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, free, tkts. req. [opens 7/21, through 8/11].
JUST OPENED
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly series incl. hide-and-seek game called "Criminal"; Tenement Theater, 97 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs. at 8, $6 [through 8/1].
The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. more than 100 works over 56 days. This week, "Snow Angel" & "Aloha Flight 243" (Weds.); "Kingdom of Lost Songs" & "Public Relations" (Thurs. & Fri.); "You're No One's Nothing Special" & "Zuleika" (Sun. & Mon.); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times, $15 [through 9/1].
Angry Jellow Bubbles Series of one acts begins w/"The Decoy" by Tony Lepore, "Roots & Wings" by Jesse Bliss Markson, "Too Big to Keep, Too Small to Give Away" by Eva Minemar & "Sins of the Father" by Walter Deforest & Francis Neller; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-465-3410; Tues. at 7, $12 [through 8/7].
Apple Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen debuts his "Garden of Eden parable exploring the nature of sex, secrets and second chances" in NY as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. at 5:15, Sun. at 7:10, Tues. at 6; $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/27].
As You Like It Gorilla Repertory Theatre pres. Shakespeare in the park?the catch is, every scene takes place in a different location?so no snoozing!; Battery Park, meet at Battery Pl. entrance (B'way), 212-330-8086; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, free [through 7/28].
The Cherry Orchard Free Chekhov directed & adapted by Michael Dale. Bring blanket or chair to sit on; La Perla Community Garden, 105th St. (betw. Columbus & Manhattan Aves.), 212-560-2585; Sat. at 5, mats. Sun. at 3 [through 7/28].
City of Dreams follows lovers destined for disaster as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Sat. at 5:30, Mon. at 8, Tues. at 4, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
Comedy of Errors Sexy retelling of Shakespeare presented by Aquila Theatre Co.; E. 13th St. Theater (Classic Stage Co.), 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45 [through 9/1].
Divinity Bash/nine lives Bryden MacDonald's play about degenerates helps raise money for Vex Productions (new non-profit arts organization). Cocktail party kicks off at 6:15; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 7, $35 incl. cocktails.
Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? Barefoot Theatre Company's tale about failed drug rehabilitation center & the teens who enter it; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/28].
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].
Elle Alan Cumming stars in his adaptation of Jean Genet's play about photographer commissioned to capture the pope on film; the Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-563-0480; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $25-$45 [through 7/31].
Endpapers Inner workings of publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement?and from what we've read, the script by Thomas McCormack (former editor of St. Martin's Press) is dead on; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $45-$65.
Falstaff Not much has changed?getting drunk, wooing women & trying to stay out of jail?except there's no fat knight. This rendition of Shakespeare utilizes puppets & masks & is presented in a different NYC park each week; Sakura Park, W. 122nd St. (Riverside Dr.), 212-332-9183; Thurs. & Fri. at 6:30, free.
The Frog Prince Classic fairy tale directed by David Mamet; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Sun. at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., $10 [through 7/28].
Grandmotherfucker Pat Candaras' solo, autobiographical romp; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Weds. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/14].
The Here and Now Greg Drozdek takes three types of characters (an "exiled bohemian," "provincial native" & "money-driven commuter") from E.B. White's essay & follows them around NYC; Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-375-0859; Mon. at 8, $10.
Heroes Dream-like drama depicts life of two dudes going for broke on a long shot in life as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 7:20, Sun. at 11:30 a.m., $12-$15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
House of Trash Dark comedy surveys stereotypical middle-America w/original songs & vaudevillian lunacy; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/3].
I Love New York?What's Your Excuse? Satirical skits & plays exemplify why we love the city. After all, what would we have to talk about if it weren't for the street freaks, corner bodegas & mass transit? Part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. & Mon. at 7:20, Sun. at 5:10, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
Ice Factory '02 Summer festival of new works by both established & up-and-coming artists, incl. stage adaptation of Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/17].
Just Me Helena D. Lewis returns w/her one-woman, Sara Jones-esque (Surface Transit) portrayal of several characters, incl. a prostitute, her friends & co-workers; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-696-6455; Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7, $10.
The Last Carburetor traces Midwesterners through midlife crisis; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-330-9380; Weds. at 8, $15 [through 7/17].
Leonce & Lena Georg Buchner's honest tale about love, written in 1836, w/music by Dead Can Dance; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-625-9848; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30.
Lone Drifter Return of Kevin Maher's solo show feat. nearly 30 characters; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-206-1515; Fri. at 10:30, $10, $6 st. [through 8/2].
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock incorporates 19 of her songs & all of her hits; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100.
Love's Labor's Lost Free Shakespeare pres. by Boomerang Theatre Co. Bring blanket or lawn chair to sit on; Prospect Park, Long Meadow, 3rd St. (Prospect Park W.), 212-501-4069; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, free [through 7/27].
Midtown International Theatre Festival Third annual month-long showing of musicals, dramas, satires & classic works continues. See "Theater" listings for dream-like drama entitled Heroes, honest & amusing satirical sketches I Love New York?What's Your Excuse? plus More Bitch than a Bitch & Woman vs. Superman; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; www.oobr.com for sched.; $12-$15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 8/4].
More Bitch than a Bitch Black comedy about pathetic male secretary & his dominatrix boss addresses sexual politics as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 7:20, Sun. at 12:05, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 8/4].
Naked Mole Rats in the World of Darkness Eight vignettes address relationship between the sexes w/topics incl. "meeting the former lover" & "conversation between a penis and a vagina"; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 8/10].
The Prince and the Pauper Mark Twain's novel about a man & his doppelganger set to music; 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.
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 9/1].
Psychotherapy Live! Audience members subject themselves to 13-mintue session on the couch w/"therapist" Lisa Levy; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Mon. at 7, $12 [repeats 8/13].
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $65 [through 8/4].
The Ridiculous Young Ladies Moliere staged outdoors by Random Arts; 9th St. Gardens, 9th St. (Ave. C), www.laplazacultural.org; Sat. & Sun. at 1, free [through 7/28].
Saints & Singing Gay troupe from Texas, Deep Ellum Ensemble, perform Gertrude Stein's religious play as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 2, Thurs. at 8:25, Sat. at 3:55, Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/26].
Seamen: The Sailor Musical Tale of love betw. a few good men; Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; Sun. at 9, $15 [through 7/28].
Sexual Perversity in Chicago Three David Mamet shows in one month? Aren't there laws in this country against monopoly? Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 7/20].
Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 tackles Macbeth; Municipal Parking Lot, Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), www.ludlowten.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/24].
The Sneeze Michael Frayn, author of Noises Off, translates seven Anton Chekhov shorts; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/27].
'Tis Pity She's a Whore Commedia dell'arte rendition of Jacobean tragedy about the most beautiful girl in small Italian town; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-501-2282; Weds. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6, Sun. & Mon. at 7, $15 [through 7/27].
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 rise & fall of the dot-com through Bezos-colored glasses; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
Vampire Geishas of Brooklyn When we want Geishas, we generally go to Lucky Cheng's & order Chinese food, but w/the opening of this production, we might have to change our plans. Now if only there was a place w/transvestite-vampire Geishas who served Chinese food in Brooklyn?; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-561-9185; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 7/27].
The Voyage of the Carcass Fast-travelling comedy complete w/buffoons attempting to reach the North Pole; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 8/4].
Woman vs. Superman One woman's reaction to her husband's obsession w/Superman as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 6, Sat. at 1:55, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].