SKITS & IMPROV BURN MANHATTAN Improv multimedia comedy; Nada 45, ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:27

    Improv multimedia comedy; Nada 45, 445 W. 45th St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 502-0868; call for schedule, $8.

     

    CARMEN MOFONGO'S FIESTA DE AMOR

    Catch Carmen & her incredible, edible hats before the WB takes her out of the LES forever; 172 Allen St., 2nd Fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, $8 [though 2/12]

     

    CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO

    Techno-thriller derived from actual "black box" transcripts of six real life airlines emergencies; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 539-7570; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $8. [though 4/1]

     

    CLAY ALLEN VS. REV. JEN

    Allen re-enacts Sunday's "World's Funniest" episode at Rev. Jen's Anti-Slam; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 539-7570; Wed. at 8, $3.

     

    FREE BREAD & WINE

    The Brain Trust returns with improv based on audience interviews; The Red Room at KGB Bar, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 1st. & 2nd Aves.), 387-2028, Fri. at 10:30, free.

     

    GERSHWIN HOTEL

    Patrick Borelli hosts weekly night of stand-up comedy, improv & sketch comedy for "NYC's Most Beautiful Performers" at the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 718-832-3822; Thurs. at 8, free & 1 drink min.

     

    THE GRAPES OF RALPH

    Leading-edge sketch comedy from the up-and-coming, five member troupe Ralph, follow-up to Maybe I Can Get Laid In Jail; St. Mark's Theater, 94 St. Mark's Place (betw. 1st. Ave. & Ave. A), 777-6088; Sat. at 10:30, $12. [through 4/15]

     

    PLAN B

    The so-called twisted child of Mummenschanz & Mr. Show; Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 800-246-1390; Mon. at 8:30 [through 2/28]

     

    PLAY IT BY EAR

    Improv opera ensemble collaborates with audience for their "In The Moment" theme; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 330-7790; Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st.

     

    7 1/2 SECRETS OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP

    Epstein & Hassan, the ultimate "inter-" couple, share their marital secrets; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd Fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Mon. at 8, $8 [through 3/27]

     

    THE SEX SHOW: FEATURING LIVE SKETCH ACTS

    The Circle in the Squirrel Co. unzips & whips out the truth about sex & relationships; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd Fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Fri. at 8, $8. [through 2/11]

     

    SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV

    Weekly improv comedy jam based on audience participation, incl. performers from Chicago City Limits, Chainsaw Boys & others; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 353-7716; Sun. at 7-9, $7, $6 adv.

     

    UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE

    A plethora of events from some of the strangest, yet sanest, people around. "The Tame Show" (Weds. at 8) followed by "Icky" (9:30); "Herald Night" double feature (Thurs. at 8 & 9:30) & "Bogus Sting" (11, free); Friday, Delaney & Dave's sketch comedy, "Naked Babies in Emotional Stuntmen" (8); "Piledriver" (Fri. at 10); Open improv jam (Fri. at 12 a.m.); New scenes from Comedy Central's "The Hand of Adonis" (Sat. at 8); "The Real Real World," skits MTV too fraidy-cat to air (Sat. at 10), "Feature Feature," improvised movies, (Sat. at 11:30); "A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T. 2001" long-form improv show is still running (Sun. at 7:30 & 9:30); "Viva Amore" is UCB's annual tribute to love day (Mon. at 8) "Lylice" (Tues. at 8); Students of UCB get a chance to practice in "New Team Harold" (Tues. at 9:30); Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 366-9176 or www.uprightcitizens.org for info; most performances $5.