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Cabaret
Lady Di Bow before Diana Templeton; Rod Derefinko on piano & Frank Wagner on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Rob Magnotti, Richie Byrne & Steve Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipoalo, Godfrey, Tom Papa & 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. & Mon. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Rev. Jen hosts open mic where 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.
Dance
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, fliers, programs, photographs & scores at NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (LaGuardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; call for times, free [through 10/18].
THURSDAY 9/12
Cabaret
Ecstatic Music for Savage Souls Performance veterans John Moran & Eva Müller, the Nervous Cabaret & SXIP pres. eclectic music made w/unusual instruments incl. amped up penny whistles (not the scary IT clown) & marbles in bowls; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8, $10.
Just Piddlin: A Dirt Road Operetta Satire mocking Southern living complete w/stereotypes; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 [through 9/26].
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.].
Julie Reyburn The 2001 MAC & Back Stage Bistro Awards winner returns to Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Comedy
Dane Cook Stand-up from Late Night regular; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $24-$28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
Happy Hour Tim Halpern pres. the very funny United Nations of comedy feat. MC Deidre Sullivan, D.C. Benny, Leighann Lord, Saad Sarwana, Bernie Pauley, Cory Kahaney & special guests; Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-677-6770; 9, $5 drink or pizza incl.
Dance
Cortez & Co. Contemporary/Ballet pres. "Two Hours That Shook the World" at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194 or danspaceproject.org; 8:30, $15-$100 [through Sun.].
DanceNow/NYC 2002 Eighth-annual festival feat. more than 150 choreographers & companies performing at various NYC spots; 888-996-KIDS for locations, prices & complete sched. [through 9/14].
FRIDAY 9/13
Comedy
The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up for the tragically single crowd?who'd be eating alone if they weren't all here together; back room at Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.
Jim Norton Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Sue Costello, Arnold Acevedo & Drew Fraser; 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.].
Otto & George X-rated duo, from Howard Stern & Opie & Anthony, cross the line over & over; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $20-$22 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].
Three Course Comedy The Jolly Lllamas serve healthy helpings of sketch & improv based on audience suggestions; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $5.
SATURDAY 9/14
Cabaret
A Beautiful Scene Girlbomb hosts LES talent show feat. guests Kristen Schaal, Andrew Franklin Katz, Sandy Marks, Angels With Attitudes & M. David Hornbuckle?plus audience sing-along; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
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; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [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.
Comedy
The Battle of the Comedy Duo's 10:17 Comedy Night hosts Michael & Bricken bring you sketch comedy & duos galore. Hosts Brigitte Lolalolalo & Sasha monitor the carnage of Randy & Eric, Singer & Saw, Fish & Chips & the Extraordinaries. Plus, comedian Laurie Kilmartin & Utz chips or pretzels for all; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter women incl. Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Nancy Giles, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill & Janet Rosen vent their frustrations upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $5 & 2 drink min.
The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs He's back by demand! The man in the Brooks Bros. Suit w/the bunny ears & tail, pokes fun at everyone & sings out at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-206-1515; 9, $10 & 2 drink.
The Super Fantastic Happy Hour Show Long-form improv uses audience suggestions a la the Choose Your Own Adventure books; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $7.
Dance
Dance Theater of Harlem premieres Michael Smuin's Stabat Mater ("a new ballet inspired by the events of 9/11") today at Battery Park, State St. (Pearl St.), 212-690-2800; 4.
United We Fall/Out of Place "performance commemorating the tragedy of 9/11"; Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, 135 B'way (Bedford Ave.), 718-486-7372; 8, $10.
SUNDAY 9/15
Cabaret
Caution: Curves Ahead!! Murray Hill hosts night filled w/full-figured divas, the Glamazons, incl. Miss Maribou, Trixie Trueheart, World Famous Bob, Veronica & Ladyfinger doing burlesque, striptease & go-go dancing; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 8, $12 [through 9/29].
Downtown Revivals Uptown cabaret regulars go slumming & bring their shows downtown. This week: Lisa Asher; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
Guy & Doll Debra Vogel & Brian Tom O'Connor w/musical director Darryl Curry fight the war between the sexes through song; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 4:30, $10.
Stepping Out Richard Holbrook w/Tom Nelson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
That Divine Urge Nanci Collyer w/Jeff Waxman on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
Comedy
The Adventures of Murdersmurf The Animatronic Children "take you on a journey that begins w/laughter & ends in uncomfortable silence"; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $5.
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
MONDAY 9/16
Cabaret
Archives Singer/songwriter John Bucchino performs original but rarely heard songs & new material?plus surprise guest performances; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
Leer Mondays Talk about classy! Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita (the Lounge-O-Leers) impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Comedy
Blue Mondays Tony Woods cures every case of the Mondays w/Billy Burr, Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards & other certified comics; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
Kate Clinton: You Look Like You Could Use a Laugh We all could! And political lesbian/comic Clinton is the one to give it to us; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 8, $20 [through 9/30].
Russ Meneve Stand-up w/Greg Vacarello, Sam Greenfield, Greg Rogell, Jim Norton & Jerry Diner; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
New Talent A hecklers wet dream of a night; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $15 & 2 drink min.
The Return of the Pussies of Comedy Todd Montesi, w/help from friends Tom Nemec, Damion Sammarco, Josh Wade, Big Ass Ro, Will Johnson, D.C. Benny, keeps comedy small & intimate sans aspirations of sitcom success; Izzy Bar, 166 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-228-0444; 8, 2 drink min.
Dance
Misnomer Dance Theater Choreography by Chris Elam, plus tonight's special guest: Yoshiko Chuma; Chashama Theater, 135 W. 42nd St. (6th Ave.), 212-206-1515; 8, $10.
TUESDAY 9/17
Cabaret
Americana Martha Lorin stars w/Tedd Firth, Jay Leonhart & Dave Ratajczak; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Paul Wagner's Comics Roundtable Video-interactive comedy show w/sketch, stand-up & mock commercials from Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio, Dan Nainan, Mike Trupiano, Al Del Bene, Greg Contreras, Michelle Buteau, Amy Garson, John McCullough, Mark Giblanski & Sal Barone; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $7.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Anne Christie Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Eugene O'Neill's tale of "a strong girl with a dark past who for the first time experiences the unadulterated joy of pure love"; Studio Theater, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [opens 9/15, through 9/29].
Burn This James Houghton directs Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Ty Burrell & Dallas Roberts in a "turbulent & funny play" about four New Yorkers overcoming their "deepest fears and doubts" after an unexpected death occurs; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [opens 9/19].
Happy Days Joseph Chaikin directs 41st anniversary of Samuel Beckett's comedy about marriage; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 9/29].
Little Ham Musical love story named after a Langston Hughes play set during 1930s Harlem Renaissance; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [opens 9/26].
A Man of No Importance Musical based on same-titled film from 1994 about a middle-aged Dublin bus conductor whose real passion is theater. His life takes a turn when he wants to produce Oscar Wilde's Salome; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [opens 10/10, through 12/29].
The Mayor's Limo Joe Corcoran & Mark Nassar, producer & co-creator of Tony N' Tina's Wedding, respectively, pres. new production about homeless man taking a leak on guess what? Yup, the mayor's stretch. Starring The Sopranos' Sharon Angela; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-352-3101; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 9/25].
The Paradise Project Experimental theater influenced by 1945 French film Les enfants du paradis (Children of Paradise), w/music by Radiohead & composer Michael Torke; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793 x11; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20 [opens 9/14, through 9/28].
She Stoops to Conquer or The Mistakes of a Night Oliver Goldsmith's satire of English class structure; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Tues. at 7, $30-$40 [opens 9/22, through 11/10].
Split Comic drama involving a "perfect couple," the inevitable breakup & effects it has on their friends; the Lion Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 7, $35-$45 [opens 9/16, through 9/30].
JUST OPENED
Access Upheaval Theater for the New City's coming-of-age musical comedy about three men who grew up in NYC travels the five boroughs' streets, parks & playgrounds; 212-254-1109 for locations; Sat. & Sun. at 2, free [through 9/15].
Almost Grown Up Aviva Jane Carlin's solo romp about being a 40-something housewife; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $19, $15 adv. [through 9/15].
The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. 100 works over 56 days shows works in progress by Here's Resident Artist Program (HARP); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org for sched.; Weds.-Tues. at 8:30, $15.
Art What ensues among friends after one purchases an expensive contemporary painting; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-946-4446; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10, $8 adv. [through 9/15].
Baptizing Adam Humorous look at love & lust; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 9/15].
Con Todas De La Ley (All the Law Allows) Thirty-fifth Repertorio Español season begins w/bittersweet comedy tracing one man's struggle between reality & his unfulfilled dreams; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850, www.repertorio.org; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 8:30, Sun. at 6, $25-$40 [through 9/29].
Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story Husband & wife team belt out familiar tunes as he struggles to become a star; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-206-1515; Fri. at 9:30, Sat. at 7, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/22].
Dark Dizays Ridiculousness ensues when a ho does some Johns on the side & her pimp finds out; the Trilogy Theatre, 341 W. 44th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-501-2282; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/21].
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 at 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. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
Faster Mtume Gant (Oz) & Roy Thinnes (A Beautiful Mind) star in Adam Rapp's new production involving two con artists & a little girl whom they're trying to sell; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $35 [through 10/6].
Ghosts Once condemned controversial Henrik Ibsen drama now seen as one of his masterpieces; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 10/5].
The Great Show Show Show: Live?From Space!!! That's right! Clowns, break dancing & promised "action-packed journey to the center of the solar system"; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-502-3662; Thurs. at 7, $10, $5 for those dressed as aliens [through 10/17].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about a plump girl who dreams of racially integrating a teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$95.
Heard (but Not Scene) Steven Gridley directs Jessica Calvello, James Mack, Andres Munar, Erin Treadway & Stephen Douglas Wood through Marc Chun's two one-acts ("Match" & "Beep") without dialogue, scenes or physical movement; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-591-6272; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 9/24].
Hollywood Nurses Four actors portray more than a dozen characters during this "hysterical look at what happens when good nurses go bad"?isn't this every boy's fantasy?; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-206-1515; Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 10, $15 [through 9/28].
Joe Richard Maxwell's fateful tale of Joe, portrayed by actors Mick Diflo, Brian Mendes, Matthew Stadelmann, Gene Wynne & Richard Zhuravenko each representing him at different ages?from boyhood to old age; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 8:30, $15 [through 9/22].
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.
Macbeth Love Creek Productions' rendition of Shakespeare; the Sargent Theatre, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-769-7973; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 7, $15, $10 child. [through 9/15].
The Mammy Project Bindlestiff Family Arts Production pres. Michelle Matlock & her one woman show; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-674-4538; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 9/31].
Opening Acts One-act festival celebrates works of "prolific" writers, actors (okay, okay?joking) & directors at the Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for sched. & prices [through 9/28].
The Porno Jim Show Jim & his sexy assistant, Bex, explore hardcore porn to improve your sex life?adults only!; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 877-BINDLES; Thurs. at 9, $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.
Saint Latrice Juliana Francis' foray into the relationship of a 13-year-old mallrat & her 40-year-old carpet-salesman boyfriend feat. pop dance numbers, Japanese fetish art & Christian children's morals; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 9/29].
Sunday in the Shower with Seymour One-hour comedy about love & infidelity; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave., #500 (46th St.), 212-492-5133; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 9/29].
Take Me Out chronicles the effects one ballplayer's sexual preference has on his team & fans; Joe's Pub at the 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.
Trust Steven Dietz's dramatic comedy as seen through the eyes of six people & their perspectives on love, lust & betrayal; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-946-4319; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 6, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 9/15].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look @ (forgive) rise & fall of the dotcom through Bezos-colored glasses; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
The Wytche of Problymm Plantation Dark comedy incorporates the "White Witch" Annie Palmer & Jane Eyre's character Bertha Mason into tale of voodoo, murder & self-hatred; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Thurs.-Sat. 7:30, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c. [through 9/20].