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WEDNESDAY 8/20
Cabaret
"DHV2: Danger Electrical Hazard" Musical/comedy follow-up to "Danger High Voltage," w/Billy Anderson & Danny Katz, claims to be as much fun as the first; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-865-8130; 9:15, $6 & $10 min. [repeats Thurs. at 7].
Elvis: Live and Impersonated! Catch the sideburned-one, straight off the bus from Vegas & dressed to kill in sequins, weekly; Trailer Park Lounge, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10, free.
Girlsalon Poet/writer Janine Avril hosts variety show feat. up & coming queer performance artists incl. the New Professionals, Shannyn Ray, shiragirl & Jodi Shaw; Meow Mix, 269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688; 8, $5.
Jason Nuzzo's Dead Meat At the "exact geographic center of the U.S." sat Jason Nuzzo for three days w/camera & joints in tow. See the fruits of his labor; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-614-0505; 10, $10 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Lucky Stiff It's like Barnum & Bailey on acid. Yeah, that's what it is; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-726-1935; 9, $5.
Lypsinka! As I Lay Lip-Synching A show by "the ultimate luxury item"?final three performances; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 8, $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney brings Moulin Rouge-esque showgirls & circus-style stunts together in this singing & dancing cabaret; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.
René Risqué and the Art Lovers Rock & roll cabaret feat. provocative pop star playboy; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names incl. "the Royal We," "Fade In," & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on your suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.].
Al Ducharme Stand-up w/Carrie Karavas & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50-$15 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
"Boxed Laughter" Stand-up comedy show; Jack Dempsey's Public House, 61 2nd Ave. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-388-0662; 8, $5 & 1 drink min.
Comedy Therapy hosted by Maureen Marren feat. nationally known comics; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 10, free.
Nick DiPaolo "Seething & sarcastic" stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Exploring Dementia Wacky sketch comedy show by Will Matthews & Cassandra Smith w/characters that run the gamut from "wanna-be punk rocker" to "deranged paintball instructor"; the Independent Theatre, 52 W. 8 St. (6th Ave.), 212-279-4488, www.FringeNYC.org; 3, $15.
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Six minute open mic for comedians, performance artists, actors & musicians; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277, www.revjen.com; 7:30, $3.
Joan Rivers She's a Tony-nominated actress, an Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, a best-selling author & a real hoot onstage; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), res. req. 212-533-7000; 8, $25.
Dance
Battery Dance Company Modern dance, choreographed by Jonathan Hollander; Union Square Park, 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave.) 6, free.
"Booted" Brooklyn-based co. Eva Dean Dance premieres "Booted." Dancers sport evening gowns w/boots using high heeled shoes as castanets; Washington Square Church, 135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-2794488, www.fringeNYC.com; 3, $15.
Philly Feet "Edgy, new" pieces from Philadelphia feat. Moxie Dance Collective, Phrenic New Ballet & Myra Bazell; Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave. (betw. 62nd & 65th Sts.), 212-721-6500; 5:30.
Tempt Your Lover: Salsa! Couples & singles invited to learn "alluring Latin dance rhythms" as part of "Metro Event Planners' Sensual Connections Series"; Cap 21 Studios, 18 W. 18th St. (5th Ave.), 888-89-EVENT; 7, call for prices.
THURSDAY 8/21
Cabaret
Desiree Burch is Careless Comedic journey "through the life of a girl who is trying to find her voice"; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; 8, $5.
The Face of Liberalism: Songs of Love, War & Mass Consumerism Taylor Mac sings about "America's default into tackiness"; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-1975; 8, $10.
Girls Working Their Way Through College This Little Red Riding Hood inspired tale of "crazy, sexy girls" just tryin' to live should inspire you to buy a pair of go-go boots perhaps?; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 5].
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act covering classics incl. "Stairway to Heaven" & pop hits w/retro style; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5-9, free.
Magical Madness Cadabra, Cardone & Gorlick perform weird rituals & the "warlock test," plus tricks incl. voice-throwing & mind-reading; Tagine Dining Gallery, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 8, $10.
Starshine Burlesque Go-go, striptease, magic, acrobatics feat. Dirty Martini, Remy Vicious, Balloonhedz, Rose Wood & Carmen Mofongo; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5.
Comedy
Don Slovin's Improv Jam He hopes you like jammin' too. There's a cover but if you get there early (6:30 p.m.) & join in the show, it's free?whatta deal!; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), 718-857-4816; 8, $5.
The Emmett Show This creatively named competitive comedy show, where pros roast a new pop culture topic every show, is hosted by...you guessed it, Emmet; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; 9:30, $15, $10 st./s.c.
Dance
The Han-Tang Yuefu Ensemble "An extraordinary evening of magic and music" pres. by the Taipei Cultural Project; North Plaza, Lincoln Center, W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-875-5000; 8:15.
FRIDAY 8/22
Cabaret
Galapagos Floating Vaudeville Night Tango on a trapeze? Burlesque! Why wouldn't you go see Von Von host this "amazing confluence of talent & ambience" feat. the Mercury Men; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Jerry & Gerry in Stuck Two guys stuck in a theater (hence the name) have no contact w/the outside world until the audience spills in & tells them what's going on; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
Shock and Awe A-Go-Go This husband & wife erotic comedy is like on stage pornography. "It's a different kind of couples therapy"; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 917-860-7485; 11, $15.
Comedy
Mike King Stand-up w/Frank Gia, Laurie Kilmartin, Dov Davidoff & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].
Komedy Kebob Meat on a stick is always funny! Hosted by Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3313; 8:30, free.
Latin Comedy Series Jack Daniels & iCaramba.com pres. Ted Alexandro & other Latinos comicos; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10 & 12:15, $15 & 2 drink min.
Latino Laughter Divertido con muchas personas latinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 9].
David J. Nash Stand-up w/Louis Ramey, Ben Bailey & Kevin Flynn; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $16 & 2 item min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
The Next Big Broadway Musical! You last chance to see a two-act, completely improvised musical comedy; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
SATURDAY 8/23
Cabaret
The Autonomadic Bookmobile & Medicine Show Dr. Flummox & Professor Okra P. Dingle's weird world entails a bookmobile full of zines & sideshow freaks incl. knifethrowers, glasswalkers & ladder of swords; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-384-4586; 7:30, $5.
Karen Finley: Make Love Lounge-style "glam & glitter" act w/cabaret twist & a whole slew of Liza Minelli impersonators?incl. Finley's nine-year old daughter; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 10, $20 [repeats Sun. at 7].
The Golden Girls: Live Male cast performs some of the most memorable episodes of this classic sitcom. The girls, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose & Sophia, would be proud; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $12 & 2 drink min.
Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
Tommy Femia is "Judy Garland" Award-winning impersonator warps you back to Oz w/his renditions of Garland classics; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Ave.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
"The Bastard American Show" "Grotesque, physical & absurdly comic" w/cast of disfigured outcasts, the Bastards; Peoples Improv Theater & Gallery, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), res. req. 212-563-7488; 8, $15, $7 w/tie.
Boys Night Out Michael Birch hosts all sausage stand-up feat. Joseph Rocha & Bryan Olsen; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
Sue Costello Stand-up w/Lisa Lampanelli, Al Lubel & Laurie Kilmartin; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10 & 12:15, $15 & 2 item min.
Ferris Wheel Final night to ride this heartfelt & hilarious tale of four Italian women growing up together in a small mill town in the 60's; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; 7, $15, $10 st./s.c.
Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Lynn Koplitz, Rick Mann, Cory Kahaney, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
Off the Top of Our Heads All we can say is fast-paced, hilarious improv; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
"Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv-provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" T-Dogg hosts 18 & over comedy feat. a psychic?if you come early; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), RSVP 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
SUNDAY 8/24
Cabaret
"Red, Hot & Sassy" Let redheads Blaze Kelly Coyle & Rebecca Edmonston entertain you w/medley of Broadway, jazz, blues, country & pop tunes; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 4, $12 & $10 min.
Comedy
Faceboyz Comedy performance open mic?come one! come all! If you're funny that is; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
"A Little This and That" Alison Blanche Mayer hosts comedy/variety show feat. Malcolm Barrett; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-677-5368, www.dvlounge.com; 9:30, $5.
MONDAY 8/25
Cabaret
"Do Re Milla" Juilliard-trained soprano Ludmilla IIieva uses a range of talent & emotion to convey her life story; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), RSVP 212-307-9797; 8:30, $15 & $10 min.
Monday Evening Burlesque Lady Ace & Miss Saturn wow you w/"tassel-twirling fun" for all you naughty freaks out there; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
Naked! East Village Arts pres. stripped down post-burlesque performances feat. Ann Magnuson, Scotty the Blue Bunny & Bradford Scobie?part of first-annual HOWL! fest; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $15.
Upper North Side Canadian Music Series pres. "Canadian treasure" Louise Pitre (Mamma Mia) performing everything from the normal Piaf & Brel to Michel LeGrand & Bonnie Raitt; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7 & 9:30, $30, $25 adv.
Comedy
"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods brings you the best of stand-up from Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards, Steve Byrne, Kyle Grooms, Dawnel Rawlings & Rondel Hartley; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
Cows of Love Disgruntled Bit-players in this Joe Wack "sketch comedy in love"; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $3 & 2 drink min.
Eight is Never Enough! pres. "Live on St. Marks" a combination of piano bar cheesiness & good 'ol sketch comedy & improv; E La Nave Va, 119 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-592-4435; 7-11, 1 drink min.
Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Pete Correale, Ray Ellin, Steve Byrne, Jackson Perdue & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Mixed Stage Mondays Improv comedy w/Littleman. Today's theme: the City; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7:30, $10.
Colin Quinn headlines stand-up show w/Jim Norton, Adam Ferrara, Greg Giraldo & Godfrey; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 8/26
Cabaret
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly series hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet attracts comedy, music & performance artists; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $5.
An Evening with Brett Somers Star of stage, silver screen & boob tube performs her musical memoir w/help from musical director Mark Cherry; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $15 & $10 min.
"The Rat Pack Review" Kevin James Tomei & Frank Bray are Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra! Well, not really, but they will be performing hits by "ol' blue eyes" & the dashing Dean; La Scatolina Lounge, 418 6th Ave. (9th St.), 212-473-0555; 8, 10 & 12 a.m., free.
Comedy
"Something Different" by Carl Reiner tells the hilarious tale of a playwright who has had writers block...for 12 years; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 8, $15.
Chopshtick The oxymoron that is Asian-American comedy; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 6:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"Wet Your Pants Out Loud" See if it's just a catchy title. Hosted by Duncan Jay & Shevy Berkovits; Starfoods, 64 E. 1st St. (1st Ave.), 212-260-3116; 9, free.
THEATER
American Fabulous "An evening of country (and city) wit and wisdom with flamboyant nomad Jeffrey Strouth"; Ground Floor Playhouse, 312 W. 11th St. (betw. 8th Ave. & Greenwich St.), 718-789-6327; call for times, $15 [through 8/23].
Boobs! The Musical "The world according to Ruth Wallis" w/songs from her old catalog & book by Steve Mackes & Michael Whaley; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $50-$55.
Carnival Knowledge "A gasp-inducing journey into the subculture of circus and sideshow"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; call for times, $35-$45.
The Daughter-in-Law D.H. Lawrence wrote this play?about tension-filled marriage (blame the mother)?in 1911, but no one even knew about it until 1965; Martin L. Platt dir. this resurrection; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; tkts 212-315-0231; Wed. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19.
De La Guarda Special DJ-enhanced version feat. Derrick May; Daryl Roth Theatre, 20 Union Sq. E. (15th St.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20-$55.
Dream a Little Dream Denny Doherty stars in musical about former bandmates John & Michelle Phillips & Cass Elliott; Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $45-$100 [through 8/31].
Edge Angelica Torn plays Sylvia Plath; DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Wed.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $40 [through 9/20].
Enchanted April E.M. Forster-esque tale of British on holiday in Italy; Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55 [through 8/31].
The Feast of the Goat and more, this summer, from Repertorio Espanol; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times & prices [through 9/7].
Fool An "ambulatory Hieronymus Bosch grotesquery," plus Gorilla Rep's Henry V; Washington Sq. Park, Southeast corner, W. 3rd St. (B'way), 212-592-4639; Fri. & Sun. at 8, free [through 8/31].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate 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-$100.
Hank Williams: Lost Highway But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.
Horror Vacui "Begins in a wonky hotel run by three eccentric sisters, and their melancholic brother. Enter Tallulah, the first guest they've had in years..events take a diabolical turn"; Our Lady of Pompeii, 25 Carmine St. #3B (Bleecker St.), 212-279-4488; call for times, $15 [through 8/24].
Icarus & Aria Kirk Wood Bromley & Aaron Beall (who directs) update Romeo & Juliet to the modern Southwest; Cheetah, 12 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-7770; tkts 212-581-6232; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, $20 [through 9/30].
Love Letters Revival of play about Andrew Makepeace Ladd III & Melissa Gardner feat. rotating "celebrity" cast (though sadly, due to a "scheduling conflict," no Joan Rivers); Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Mon., $18 [through 9/22].
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $22.50 [through 9/6].
Miss Julie August Strindberg's tale of aristocratic woman who seduces her valet modernized via a "famous film director's daughter" (which just goes to show that lots of things about society change, while nepotism is forever); Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15, $12 st./s.c [through 8/31].
Mixed Stage Monday Eight themes for eight nights of "theatrical happenings"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; Mon. at 7:30, $10 [through 8/25].
Mono "Interactive play" moves into new space; Another Urban Riff, 320 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
New York International Fringe Festival Seventh-annual series that notably launched Urinetown, Debbie Does Dallas, etc. (see website for complete sched.; several productions highlighted throughout the listings section); www.fringenyc.org(venues vary), 212-279-4488; call for times, $15 [through 8/24].
Nharcolepsy "Two would-be cabaret entertainers freezing to death at the North PoleñGustave Flaubert, an accordion-playing Belgian who is no relation to the author of Madame Bovary, and his mostly-mute sidekick Nharñhave failed in their quest for the Yeti..."; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 8/23].
The Parisian Love Story "A strange woman approaches a down-and-out writer...seemingly mistaking him for her favorite novelist, a wildly popular bestseller. At first he dismisses it...but the more she talks, the more he believes that she might actually be telling the truth"?as part of the "Random Sexual Acts" fest; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times, $15 [through 8/20].
Playing Burton Elizabeth Taylor's fifth (and sixth) husband; Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22 St. (6th Ave.), 212-727-2737; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mats. Wed. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 9/14].
Rock Stars NYC "The newest off-Broadway, live, rock 'n' roll-theater experience" w/music from Copper Pot, Jana Peri, Zeta Bane & Electric Magic Side Show; Polly Esthers, 186 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-249-7373; call for times & prices.
A Stoop on Orchard Street From Eastern Europe to the Lower East Side; the Mazer, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-352-3101; Wed.-Sat & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed., Thurs. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
The Triumph of Love "Marivaux's madcap romantic comedy," staged by troupe that moves roughly 50 ft. every 5-7 mins.; Central Park, 97th St. (Central Park W.), 212-252-4531; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 8/24].
What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience member at random (via raffle) to reveal their past lives & "hidden talents"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Wed. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, $35.
The Wood Demon "Chekhov's only full-length, romantic comedy"; the Beckman Theatre, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-866-4444; Wed.-Sat. at 8 [through 8/23].