Are You suprised ? WEDNESDAY 9/18 Cabaret Debbie Lesser returns ...
Cabaret
Debbie Lesser returns w/David Brunetti on piano & Dan Martin on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Thurs.].
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.].
"Not All There" The Fling Kings, Mark Nading & Nicholas Flair, are missing something, but it's definitely not juggling material. They toss each other torches, bowling balls, unicycles & rat traps?their signature props; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave & B'way), RSVP 917-543-4458; 6, free-$10 [repeats Thurs. at 6 & 7].
"Spence Presents?Too Sexy" Spence Cook's raunchy variety revue encourages everyone to get in on, as Andrew Maroko leads musical guests Han Shot First; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 8, $10 cash only.
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.
Angela LaGreca We loved her as the voice of Barbara Streisand on MTVs Celebrity Death Match, but she'll give you plenty more to laugh at tonight at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
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-$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/Mitch Fatel, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & 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 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].
"Under Exposed" Dance series features works by Alicia Diaz & Matthew Thornton, Colleen Hooper, Zoe Klein & Catey Ott; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 7:30, $12, $10 st./s.c.
THURSDAY 9/19
Cabaret
The Free Tribal Hot Skin Passion Music/Dance Jam Frank Moore w/his Cherotic All-Star Band brings you erotic night of performance art fresh from San Francisco?audience nudity & kazoos encouraged; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, free.
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.].
Comedy
Dave Attell The well traveled Insomniac may enlighten you about behind-the-scenes antics, being out-done by a one-armed skeet shooter or the finer points of inseminating a cow; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20-$26 & 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 Greg Wilson, Kate Rigg, Blanca Dominguez, Rod Reyes, Steven John Gore, Steve Marshall & special guests; Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-677-6770; 9, $5 drink or pizza incl.
Paul Mooney Racially charged comic & mastermind behind "Homey the Clown" tells it like it is; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $21-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m. & Sun. at 10].
Dance
Concerto for the Lost Dancers & orchestra display feelings of loss through individual solos; Merce Cunningham Theatre, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 8, $17, $12 dancers/st./s.c. [through 9/22].
FRIDAY 9/20
Cabaret
"The Melody Lingers On" Barbara Lea w/the Wes McAfee Duo; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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.
Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music from Sharon Fogarty, Sam Riegel, Robert Blatt, Jason Grossman, Kenny Davidsen, Renee Torierre, Felicia Scarangello & Michelle Newman?plus the best game show staple, prizes!; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-712-8702; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
"Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest!" Jazz-handed Michael Conley hosts a fun & funny night filled w/dykes & fairies incl. Alana Devich, Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Ted McElroy, Jane Campbell & Amanda Melson; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Andrew Kennedy Stand-up w/Stephen "SPANKY" Kent, Dov Davidoff, Frank Vignola & Lisa Lampanelli; 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.].
$andy Kane Blew Comedy Show Naughty gal $andy Kane, from Howard Stern & Opie & Anthony, tells you where you can stick it; B Bar & Grill, 40 E. 4th St. (Bowery), 212-475-2220; 9:30, free.
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.
Dance
The Bessies The 2002 NY Dance & Performance Awards ceremony; the Joyce Theatre, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-924-0077 res. req.; 7, $10.
Randy James Dance Works premieres "Among the Stars that Have a Different Birth," w/music by various Latin artists. Other dances incl. "Moonlight Sonata," "Edge" & "Susie & Swoosie's Soiree"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-924-0077; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, through 9/29].
SATURDAY 9/21
Cabaret
"Around the World in a Bad Mood" Real-life flight attendant Rene Foss illustrates (through sketches & songs) how mechanical delays & in-flight fights make her flying experiences far worse than the passengers; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-712-8702; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
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.
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.
The Swingirls Three voices perfectly meld into one; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
American Standard A "young, adopted, ambiguously ethnic, Scorsese-obsessed actress" shares the finer points of her life w/her new best friend, the toilet; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7.
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.
Wonder Women of Comedy Night 10:17 Comedy Night hosts Michael & Bricken bring you sketch comedy & Amazonian comedians incl. Rena Zager, Elisabeth Furtado, Shelaugh Ratner, Ophira Eisenberg & the guitar wielding Barne Gibby give props to Lynda Carter?plus Utz chips or pretzels for all; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
Angry Jellow Bubbles Women's issues are explored through several autobiographical pieces; New Dance Group Arts Center, 254 W. 47th St. (betw. 7th Ave. & B'way), 212-465-3410 res. req.; 8, $12.
SUNDAY 9/22
Cabaret
"Abra-Cashetta" Drag favorite Cashetta gives magic a fab make-over, turning more tricks than Heidi's girls in cuter getups & w/fewer legal snags; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 10, $10 [through 10/13].
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: Amanda Green w/Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kim Lindsay & Jonathan Dokuchitz; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
"Earthly Paradise" Sharon Ruben debuts w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 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; 6:30, $10.
Nancy McGraw returns w/David Maiocco on piano for two shows only!; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon. at 8:30].
"Places, Please!: The Songs of Francesca Blumenthal" feat. Marnie Baumer, Michael Moratta, Jaymie Meyer & Diana Templeton w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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.
Monday 9/23
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.
Barb Jungr makes her NY debut w/songs from her new CD, Every Grain of Sand- Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church Sts.), 212-206-1515; 9:30, $20.
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
Peter Bales Stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Richie Byrne, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr, Steve Byrne & Jerry Diner; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
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].
Dance
Chris Elam & His Misnomer Dancer Theatre pres. two nights of choreography influenced by Balinese dance; Chashama Theatre, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-206-1515; 8:30, $10.
Ryan Kelly Dancer/choreographer pres. eight-piece troop, incl. NYC Ballet dancers, in "Re-covering the Concrete"; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 7:30, $12, $10 st./s.c.
TUESDAY 9/24
Cabaret
"Americana" Martha Lorin 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
"Hot 97s Summer Comedy Series" hosted by Miss Jones & Talent; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16.50 & 2 drink min.
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/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Robert Kelly & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
Sister Windy Linda Donald dons a habit as Sister Windy, the foremost expert on everything divine from sects to saints; 6th & B Garden, 6th St. (Ave. B), 212-428-2814; 8, free.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Amour Musical love story set in Paris during the 50s w/score by Michel Legrand; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.) 212-239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$85 [opens 10/20].
Betty Rules Musical traces lives of female-fronted rock band; the Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5, Tues. at 8, $29.90-$44.90 [opens 10/15].
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].
Connections Comedy musing internet dating; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [opens 9/24, through 10/20].
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 based on Langston Hughes play set during 1930s Harlem Renaissance; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & 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, 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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 9/25].
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; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30-$40 [opens 9/22, through 11/10].
JUST OPENED
The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. 100 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., $15.
Amphitryon Modern adaptation of Molière's Greek farce; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-501-4069; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/28].
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. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 9/29].
Between Iraq and a Hard Place We'd opt for the hard place! Autobiographical account of one comedienne's (Jill Turnbow) life/job aboard cruise ship docked in the Persian Gulf; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $22 [through 10/6].
The Chip Deffaa Invitational Hand-picked theater, cabaret & dance productions picked by New York Post critic, held over the next four weeks at Chashama?see Theater listings for info on Danny and Sylvia & Hollywood Nurses; Dance listings for Misnomer Dance Theater; 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-260-1515 for sched. [through 10/14].
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 2:30 & 6, $25-$40 [through 9/29].
Craft Pot delivery guys vs. Giuliani; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 10/6].
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; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 9:30, mats. Weds. & 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. Weds. & 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].
Graham Norton: Red-Handed Solo act by star from BBC America's So Graham Norton show; Theater at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 866-468-7619; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $30 [through 9/28].
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. at 10, Sat. at 7 & 10, Tues. at 9, $15 [through 9/28].
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Rotating cast portray single New Yorkers looking for a shag; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 11/6].
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.
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].
Mean Solar Day Nimbus Group's meditation on blindness, 9/11 & global consciousness through text, movement & music; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-340-1323; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st. [through 10/5].
The Misanthrope Molière's comic masterpiece, originally produced in 1966, staged by Pilot House; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-712-6571; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/6].
The Monsters Tales Described as "an adult fable" inspired by a popular reoccurring childhood nightmare; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st St.), 212-501-4069; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/3].
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 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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [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-$60.
Rich Hall aka Otis Lee Chrenshaw Southern parodies are funny & all, but not quite as amusing if you've done any time south of the Mason Dixon line?if you think the Village Idiot is the epitome of a Southern bar, get your head out of your ass & take a drive down south. This mockery of a Tennessee bumpkin' promises lots of Southern charm, "down-home humor" & "bourbon-soaked song" incl. "Conjugal Visit"; Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/12].
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].
Slut Traditional musical but w/drinking, dancing & fucking; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., 4th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $16 [through 10/12].
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; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 9/30].
Sunday in the Shower with Seymour One-hour comedy about love & infidelity; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave., #500 (46th St.), 212-492-5133; Thurs.-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.
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 9/21].