STAGE WEDNESDAY 7/3 Cabaret The Double Dare Open ...
Cabaret
The Double Dare Open Cabaret All levels of jugglers, dancers, clowns, musicians, acrobats, sideshow marvels, whistlers & starfuckers are welcome to compete for the $99.99 cash prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 877-BINDLES; sign-up at 8:30 p.m., free.
The Housewife's Lament Housewives on Prozac pres. their newest rock opera filled w/a cup of anger & dash of bitterness; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $12 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe's new show w/25 musical numbers, targets Bush (aka the Shrub), Bloomberg, Enron & Osama; John Houseman Theatre, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 2:30 & 8, $25-$50 [repeats Fri.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2:30].
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.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Nick Dipoalo, Godfrey & Jim Norton; 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 lets comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:45 sign-up, $3.
Sherrod Small Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr & Gregory 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 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Dance
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].
FRIDAY 7/5
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.
The Habit Ryan Dobosh, Austin Elston, John Osebold, Jeff Schell, Mark Siano & David Swidler came all the way from Seattle to make you laugh w/sketch comedy?the least you could do is show up; the Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-981-8702; 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Honeymoon in Havana Long-form improv?that's better than contraband cigars; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 12 a.m., $5.
Hysteria Comic divas Irene Bremis, Rachel Feinstein, Cynthia Levin & Rena Zager host sketch comedy feat. super special guests at Sullivan Room, 218 Sullivan St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 917-494-1464; 9, call for price.
Andrew Kennedy Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Gregory Rogell & Walli Collins; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:15].
The Komedy Kebob Strikes Back Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby's infamous show returns. It's just like hanging out w/your friends, except comics incl. Jordon Ferber, Tom McCaffrey, Joe DeVito & Roger Hailes are a lot fuckin' funnier; 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St. (Stanton St.), 212-473-5816; 8, free.
Stand-Up Sushi Raw fish & comedy to match; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, 2 drink min. or free w/all you can eat special [repeats Sat.].
Talent Scott Hess follows BJ: The Trail of a Transgender Country Singing Star w/this spin-off set in New York talent agency?plus each night an audience member gets discovered; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $8 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 6, through 7/13].
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
Here's Something that Sounds Truly Awful, which may explain the timing of its opening?Rock Stars NYC, a "dancified rock concert," begins today at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-802-7957; 8, $25-$50 [repeats Sat., through 7/19].
SATURDAY 7/6
Cabaret
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.
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.
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.
Comedy
Gotham Pod Gotham veterans star as archaeologists from the future that interpret history on earth based on their "scientific" findings; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $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.
SUNDAY 7/7
Cabaret
Six Interactive Performances; Sunday New Genre Audience participation makes this multi-media performance (feat. video, comedy, dance, spoken word & telecommunications) a truly unique experience; the WEB, 40 E. 58th St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-308-1546; 6:30, $3.
Comedy
ASSSSCAT 3000 UCB troupe pres. long-form improv w/special guests from SNL & Late Night w/Conan O'Brien; Upright Citizens Brigade, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7.
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Sherry Davey, Greg Vacarello & Mike King; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
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.
Dance
Dance Under the Stars Work off that BBQ by "swinging, hopping & tangoing your Sunday night away for free" w/David Berger & the Sultans of Swing (nice) at Pier 25, Hudson River Park, West St. (N. Moore St.), 212-533-PARK or [www.hudsonriverpark.org;](http://www.hudsonroverpark.org;/) 6:30-10.
53rd-Annual Obon Dance Festival & hey, in America, that's a long time?sponsored by the New York Buddhist Church & the New York Seinenkai; Bryant Park, 42nd St. (6th Ave.), 212-678-0305; 12:45-5.
NYC Tap Festival gets this party started w/tonight's "Opening Tap Jam"?so, does that mean there's like an Allman Brothers of the tap world?; Jimmy's Uptown, 2207 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (betw. 130th & 131st Sts.), 212-491-4000; 8, $15.
Monday 7/8
Cabaret
All Grown Up?So Far Julie Johnson makes her Judy's debut run w/Steve Barcus 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; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Comedy
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Nick Dipoalo, Godfrey & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. St. Petersburg's the Kirov Ballet performing La Bayadere at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, $20-$130 [repeats Tues. at 7, through 7/20].
Tap Youth, Tap Future Kids, teens & various "youth ensembles" storm the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7 & 9:30; $18.
TUESDAY 7/9
Comedy
The Church Ladies for Choice w/Rick & Andy Funny political activism is back in vogue! The Church Ladies pres. pro-choice hymns, I mean hers, incl. "This Womb Is My Womb" & "Psycho Christians," also hear folk, gospel & original hits from gay duo, Rick Libert & Andy Buck?as part of the HOT! Festival of Queer Performance; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c.
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.
Dance
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. Urban Bush Women & Members of the National Song & Dance Co. of Mozambique performing Shadow's Child at the Clark Studio Theater, Rose Bldg., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8:30, $45 [through 7/12].
Tap Internationals "Leading soloists & ensembles from all over the world," who don't work as cheap, storm the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7 & 9:30; $32.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Comedy of Errors Sexy retelling of Shakespeare play presented by company responsible for Much Ado About Nothing, 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 [opens 7/11, through 9/1].
'Tis Pity She's a Whore Commedia dell'arte rendition of Jacobean tragedy that focuses on the most beautiful girl in a small Italian town; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-501-2282; Sat. at 6, Sun. & Mon. at 7, $15 [opens 7/8, through 7/27].
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
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; Dairy at Central Park, 64th St. (midpark), 212-501-4528; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 7/7].
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!; Central Park, W. 97th St. (Central Park W.), 212-330-8086; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, free [through 7/28].
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].
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; Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
Craft Play traces typical night of a pot delivery service during Giuliani's "Quality of Life" reign?when's the Kokie's follow-up?; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds.-Sat. at 9, $10 [through 7/6].
D. Perkins Ron Glucksman's "erotic thriller" set in NYC strip club; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 7/13].
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].
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., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Weds. & Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
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 NYC; Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-375-0859; Mon. at 8, $10.
Heroes Dream-like drama depicting life of two guys who go 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; Mon. at 4, $12-$15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
I Am at My Best When I Am Singing Very Quietly Brian PJ Cronin's tale inspired by readings held last March at Blue Heron Arts in which audience members suggested endings to the play; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds., Fri. & Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/13].
I Love New York?What's Your Excuse? Satirical skits & plays exemplifying why we all love the city?what would we have to talk about if it weren't for the freaks, corner bodegas & random occurrences on the subways & buses? Part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Tues. at 7:15, $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. Robert Lyons' comedy, No Meat, No Irony; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/17].
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].
The Last Carburetor traces Midwesterners through midlife crisis; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-330-9380; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 7/17].
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 most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100.
Midtown International Theatre Festival Third annual month-long showing of musicals, dramas, satires & classic works kicks off this week w/dream-like drama Heroes (Mon. at 4); musical drama Belles of the Mill (Mon. & Tues. at 6); City of Dreams (Mon. & Tues. at 8:30); honest & amusing satirical sketches titled I Love New York?What's Your Excuse? (Tues. at 7:15) & more; 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; Mon. at 4, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 8/4].
Mortal Coils Five one-acts by Frederick Stroppel?"After the Ball," "Domestic Violence," "Friendly Fire," "Judgement Call" & "Soul Mates"?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].
Pacific Overtures "One of Japan's most exciting musical theater directors," Amon Miyamoto, leads Tokyo's New National Theatre in Kabuki-styled adaptation of 1976 production incorporating Noh, Bunraku & Rokyoku; Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; Tues. at 7, $60 [through 7/13].
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].
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.
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].
The Ridiculous Young Ladies Moliere performed outdoors by Random Arts; 9th St. Gardens, 9th St. (Ave. C), www.laplazacultural.org; Sat. & Sun. at 1, free [through 7/28].
Seamen: The Sailor Musical Tale of love & a few good men; Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; Sun. at 9, $15 [through 7/28].
Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 If you don't feel like tackling the lines or paying some kid $100 for scalped tickets to the celeb rendition of Twelfth Night in Central Park, check out this LES version; Municipal Parking Lot, Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), www.ludlowten.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/24].
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when an 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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $32-$40 [through 7/14].
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., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds., 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.
Two Small Bodies Neal Bell's revival of love/hate relationship between a detective & a suspected murderer; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs. at 6, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 7/13].
What the Hell's Your Problem: An Evening with Dr. Bob Nathelson Reality theater based on pseudo self-help seminar; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $25, $15 st. [through 7/14].