STAGE WEDNESDAY 11/6 Cabaret "Something Old, Something New" Israeli ...
Cabaret
"Something Old, Something New" Israeli entertainer Dudu Fisher performs traditional Jewish standards & Broadway favorites at the Mazer Theatre, 197 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-239-6200; 2 & 8, $45-$60 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, through 12/8].
"Sweet Dreams" Linda Hallman w/David Lewis on piano tells all through repertoire feat. John Bucchino & Christine Lavin; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 & $10 min.
Paula West performs Jazz standards w/the Eric Reed Trio at the Oak Room, Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $15-$50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. 9 & 11:30, through 11/16].
Comedy
Gawk Skyler Sullivan emcees theatreflective's new theater & musical festival celebrating the original works from NYC's most talented troupes incl. the Pumpkin Pie Show & Project:Projekt; No Moore, 234 W. B'way (N. Moore St.), 212-726-2414; $5-$10 [repeats Sat.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey & Mitch Fatel; 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, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].
Sherrod Small Stand-up w/Greg Vacarello, Russ Meneve, Carrie Karavas, Steve Byrne & Nancy Redman; 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.].
THURSDAY 11/7
Cabaret
"Blue Properties" Joseph P. McDonnell directs Michael Edwin Stuart & Heather Olt w/Wesley A. Chick at Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-255-5438; 7, $8 & 2 drink min.
Luigi & Arlette Tickle-some-ivories-type duo appear in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].
"Magical Madness" Albert Cadabra, Adam Cardone & George Gorlick pres. ancient torture rituals, mind reading, voice throwing & "the blood & flames of hell" during vaudevillian magic show at Tagine, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Steve Ross Singer & pianist reinvents classics from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, Charles Trenet & Noel Coward; Stanhope Park Hyatt, 995 5th Ave. (betw. 80th & 81st Sts.), 212-650-4737; 8:30 & 10:30, $25-$35 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Comedy
Homo Comicus Bob Montgomery hosts stand-up from here & queer comics incl. Jaffe Cohen, Alana Devich, Janine DiTullio, Julie Goldman & Murray Hill; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
Stand-up at Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn's finest up & coming comics & three-dollar drafts; Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N. 11th St. (betw. Wythe Ave. & Berry St.), Williamsburg, www.brooklynbrewery.com; 7:30, $7.
Dance
Dean Moss "Images?like sparks from a nonexistent torch," writes Jennifer Dunning. Finally, something more incomprehensible than modern dance?The New York Times! (And yes, these people are grant recipients); Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [through Sun.].
"House of Jasmine and Bone & Other Stories" Several pieces by Nikki Berger, Kathleen Flynn, Sara E. Friedman, Taifa Harris & about a half dozen more at Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8 [repeats Fri. at 5, Sat. & Sun. at 8].
Silesian Dance Theatre pres. Straight into the Eyes, choreographed by Jacek Luminski, at the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $15 [through Sat.].
"Transparency: From the Ancient to Avant Garde" The Dalia Carella Dance Collective pres. "contemporary ethnic fusion inspired by the ancient traditions of the Middle East, Spain, India & North Africa"; Here, 145 6th Ave. (Dominick St.), 212-647-0202; call for times & prices [through Sun.].
FRIDAY 11/8
Cabaret
Maison Du Chic! London's electro band, the Plantains, host traditional vaudeville entertainment feat. contemporary music & arts from psychedelia disco anthem masters the Scissor Sisters, burlesque diva Lady Ace, filmmaker K8 Hardy, super-duo English Kills & designer Ellis Kreuger; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-2680; 9, $10.
Peggy Pope Comic actress, who played the lush in 9 to 5, pres. all new cabaret w/Woody Regan on piano. "Atta-Girl!"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, 2 drink min.
Comedy
"The Adventures of Lover-Tron" Horse Trade Theater Group & the Bad Astronauts pres. saucy sketch comedy at the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 10:30, $12, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat., through 12/15].
"Behind the Musical" Glue pres. "an edgy look at backstage life" through musical improv feat. backstabbing, betrayal, spiritual awakening & hopefully rehearsal; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
Walli Collins Stand-up w/Vic Henly, Tom Schilue & Sam Greenfield; 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.].
The Friday Night Freakathon Joe Dixon hosts stand-up for the tragically single freaks out there 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; 8:30, free.
Jim Gaffigan Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Tom Shillue & Joe Matarese; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
Minimum Wage Blue Code Ringo Burger Boy Productions lets you in on the thrilling secrets of the fast food industry incl. "the art of spatulary" & "the ins & outs of bathroom duty" musical-style; Downtown Variety Lounge, Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-726-2095; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sat., through 12/14].
"Single in the City Live" Chris Noth (Mr. Big from Sex and the City) & Colette Hawley hosts flirtation filled mix of stand-up & speed dating, feat. comics Susie Essman, Jessi Klein, Marina Franklin, Russ Meneve & Dov Davidoff, where audience members can win dinner for two & Knicks tickets; Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza, 212-307-7171; 8, $20, $15 adv.
Stand-up Sushi Comedy that's as raw as your dinner; Shiki's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 69 7th Aves. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11, free w/2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Dance
Refuge City by the Bay-based Erica Essner Performance Co-Op get their NYC debut at Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c.
SATURDAY 11/9
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.
"Judy Garland & Liza Minelli Live!" Bigger & better than Liza's big-top wedding (and her yanked-off-the-air tv show, we presume), it's celebrity impersonators Tommy Femia & Christine Pedi doing the duo proud w/classic hits & some new tunes; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [through 11/30]
"La Vie En Rose" Elizabeth Hodes' trib. to the French chanteuse Edith Piaf, noted for emotional songs incl. "Mon Dieu" & "Les Amants D'un Jour"; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133, 9:30, $15 & $10 min.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns for Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Comedy You Can't Refuse Stephen R. Schrripa (The Sopranos) & Dom Irrera host Italian-American night of stand-up from Joe Yanetty, Joe Matarese & Vic DiBetto. Plus, music from Vince Curatola, John Colby & the Lifers; Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-307-7171; 8, $30.
Live Saturday Night Improv & stand-up entertainment?plus free wine & beer; the Joyous Life Center, 119 W. 23rd St. #700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-352-9910; 8, $10.
Wonder Woman of Comedy II Lichael & Bricken are back to host 10:17's ode to super females feat. sketch "Women Waiting to Inhale," comedians Shauna Lane, Nellie Stevens, Elisabeth Furtado & token male Andrew J. Lederer. Plus, live music from Sarah Herklots & free drinks for all!; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
12th Series of Hatch New works by up & coming and established artists/companies incl. Parallax Dance, Leonardo Smith, Shelley K. Grantham, Stephanie Tack, Andrea Shasgus, Bernier Dance; Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St., 4th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.
SUNDAY 11/10
Comedy
The Obsessive Comedy Disorder Lisa Kaplan & Jane Campbell host stand-up feat. plenty of neurosis; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (Sullivan St.), 212-330-7009; $5 & 1 drink min.
"O.C.Y.C.'s Ravenous Wombat" This windy city's sketch comedy troupe blows in w/skits full of things they love to hate; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $6.
Dance
Julia Bocca & Ballet Argentino kick off the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' "World of Dance" series today at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 2.
Monday 11/11
Cabaret
Leer Mondays Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita from 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.
"Morgan Sills Sings the Roger Edens Songbook" feat. Oscar-nominated songs incl. "Pass That Peace Pipe" & "Our Love Affair" w/musical direction by Ed Goldschneider; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133, 7, $15 & $10 min.
Comedy
Steve Byrne Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Justin McKinney, Paul Mercurio, Steve Marshall & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greer Barnes, Lisa Lampanelli, Godfrey & Kevin Brennan; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Ralph Sketch comedy troupe, feat. Alison Becker, Jake Fleisher, Nick Kroll, Mark Malkoff & Brian Sacca, takes the shame out of laughing at others; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-502-0318; 8, $5.
Dance
Movement Research at the Judson Church is a "free, ongoing, Monday night performance series of experimentation & works-in-progress" at Judson Church, 234 Thompson St. (betw. W. 3rd St. & Washington Sq. S.), 212-477-6635; 8, free.
TUESDAY 11/12
Cabaret
"Gershwin, Porter & Pilar" Pilar Kuhn performs golden-age classics by Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin; the Sage Theater, 711 7th Ave. (48th St.), 212-382-8818; 9, $15.
Comedy
"To Awilda, From Jerry," were the only words written on the back of a discarded photo. Help the Tenderloins Improv & Sketch Comedy Troupe find Jerry before John Walsh takes the case; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 866-239-5634; 7, $5.
The Shecky Eichman Show More than mere comedy, it's an experience. Or at least "real" reality tv, thanks to the hidden cameras! Tonight, Shecky interviews comedians Ophira Eisenberg & Jason Kordelos; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), www.sheckyeichman.com; 8, free.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS
Boston Marriage Karen Kohlhaas directs David Mamet comedy, feat. Kate Burton & Martha Plympton, exploring class, sexuality & love in 19th-century New England; Martinson Hall, 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 [opens 11/20].
Dance of the Vampires Michael Crawford stars as 19th-century vampire Count Von Krolock in musical adaptation of Roman Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers; Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$95 [opens 11/21].
Ghosts Amy Irving & David Patrick Kelly star in new translation of Ibsen drama at Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35-$50 [opens 11/10, through 12/8].
Harlem Duet Production offers an answer to "Who would Othello be if he were alive today?"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 11/13, through 12/1].
The Mailman Always Comes Twice New twist on classic film noir incorporates video footage & song; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-358-3436; Weds., Thurs. & Sun. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $30-$35 [opens 11/8, through 11/24].
Prelude to a Kiss "Mystical ride of exchanged identities, hidden longings and the pure connection of souls"; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 12/8].
Texarkana Waltz Western-themed Elizabethan tragedy set in Oklahoma in which a father murders his wife. How will their children, Houston & Dallas, react?; the Kirk Theater at Theatre Row Complex, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, $15 [opens 11/13, through 11/30].
Tuesdays with Morrie David Esbjornson directs Mitch Albom's touching autobiographical tale about learning the true meaning of life feat. Alvin Epstein as Morrie & Jon Tenney as Mitch; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta La. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [opens 11/19].
JUST OPENED
Acts of Providence Alter Ego Theatre Co. pres. two one-acts by Edward Allen Baker incl. North of Providence feat. brother & sister's life-changing decision & world premiere of comedy Jane's Exchange; Sande Shurin Theatre, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/17].
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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$85.
Betty Rules Musical tracks life of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5, $29.90-$44.90.
Between A and B: Scenes from Our Apartment Thanks to a 400-square foot, six-floor walk up, newlywed comedians Jill Shely Fleming & Dan Fleming are closer than ever & want to share their coping methods w/you!; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds. & Tues. at 8, $15, $10 adv. [through 11/20].
Blessing in Disguise Larry Pellegrini's musical comedy begins at the end of WWIII, "when it's every drag queen for herself"; the Times Square Theatre, 675 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat at 5, $55.
Bumping Umbrellas One-hour voyage into the lives of three strangers who, unlike you, aren't afraid to indulge; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Thurs. at 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 11/17].
Cinema The Joe Kelly Players perform theatrical meditations without cinema magic to "celebrate the great lies of film narrative"; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), www.joekellyplayers.com; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10 [through 11/16].
Clown Brain Amusing look at how Dick's "comic mind digests life and reinterprets it as comedy," staged by vaudevillian troupe the New York Goofs; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-206-1515; Thurs. & Fri. at 9:30, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 11/17].
Columbia, the Germ of the Ocean Ian W. Hill directs Trav S.D.'s politically incorrect burlesque based on Columbus' voyage to the Americas feat. dialect humor, opera parody, slapstick & wordplay; Chasama Theatre, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 718-907-0819; Fri. at 8, $15 [through 12/6].
Curve Nicholas Devine plays five characters during evening of monologues; Pelican Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/23].
Debbie Does Dallas Cuming-of-age story based on film of same name feat. original music & new cheers?but the girls keep their clothes on; Jane Street Theatre, 113 Jane St. (betw. Washington St. & 10th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, $30-$35.
Dracula Under the Table Ensemble Theatre pres. new adaptation of horrific Bram Stoker classic; Chasama Theatre, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 718-907-0819; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, $12, $10 st. [through 11/20].
The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.
Flower Drum Song Story based on novel by C.Y. Lee about Chinese woman who moves to San Francisco; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$95.
Four Dogs and a Bone Theatre Snap breathes life into John Patrick Shanely's comedic look at the movie industry feat. four dogs vying for a bite of the same bone; Pseudo, 600 B'way (Houston St.), 212-475-9525; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/30].
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.
Hollywood Arms Moving comedy written by Carol Burnett & daughter Carrie Hamilton, based on Burnett's 1986 memoirs; Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$80.
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Rotating cast portrays single New Yorkers looking for shag; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 11/6].
In Spite of Myself Antoinette LaVecchia addresses mother-daughter relationships in her solo work-in-progress at Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Sun. & Mon. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 11/25].
Kallisti Screaming Venus pres. festival of six one-acts. Highlights incl. Rachael Hoeffel's "The Pheasant," adapted from Raymond Carver's short story. Plus, Chance Muehleck's "Our Father's House," directed by Melanie Armer; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-358-3689; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/16].
Let's Kill Ginny Greg Tamsin Atkinson's dark comedy revolves around four people dealing w/society's prejudices & dysfunctional perception of reality; SPACE, 602 E. 14th St. (Ave. B), 212-535-8874; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 10, Sun. at 2 & 8, $15, $7.50-$10 st./s.c./mat. [through 11/10].
Like a Springsteen Song Exceptional love story interwoven w/songs by the Boss; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-330-6554; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/21].
Little Ham Musical love story based on Langston Hughes play set during 1930's 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.
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.
Monogamy (fidelity that is!) Two middle-aged sisters put their rivalry to rest & share stories of intimate encounters w/men; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (42nd St.), Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; call for times; $25, $22 st./s.c. [through 11/10].
Moscow Jessica Kubzansky directs as three gay men (Nic Arnzen, Alan Mingo, Jr. & Clay Storseth), trapped in a theater, use a Chekhov play to maintain their sanity (bad plan), feat. musical adaptation of The Three Sisters. Part of fourth-annual Chekhov Now Festival; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-414-7773; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/22].
Or Polaroids (Version 2.1) Ken Urban's new work captures on film the violent horrors that trouble insomniacs while in the "safety" zone between waking & sleeping; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 11/23].
Repertorio Español continues 35th-season w/best of Latin theatre incl. Carmen Rivera's Yerma & Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Cronica de Una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold); Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times, $25-$40 [through 11/3].
Say Goodnight Gracie Frank Gorshin plays George Burns, taking you on a guided tour of the famed performer's life, incl. his unlikely marriage to Gracie Allen; Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$70.
The Shanghai Gesture Playwright Joanna Chan revisits John Colton's melodrama that hasn't been seen in NY for nearly 75 years?incl. scenes deleted from 1941 movie version; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-561-9635; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/17].
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 [through 11/23].
A Soldier's Death New drama by Tom O'Neil (Jack Kerouac: Last Call) documenting what title suggests; 13th St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st. [through 1/11].
Take Me Out chronicles the effects one ballplayer's sexual preference has on his team & fans; 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, $55 [through 11/24].
The Three Birds Sam Gold directs Joanna Laurens' passionate play based on lost Sophocles work Tereus; Gale Gates, 37 Main St. (betw. Water & Front Sts.), Dumbo, 212-352-7085; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/23].
The Tragedy of Frankenstein New reworking of Mary Shelley story, styled after Greek drama; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-769-8153; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/9].
The Water Coolers Thomas Michael Allen's musical comedy laughs at corporate America & what it takes to get by there; Dillon's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 3 & 7, $65.
What Happened Was? Steven McElroy directs Tom Noonan's reworked love story feat. two men searching for love on an awkward first date; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-613-5796; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10, Sun. at 7:30, $20 [through 11/10].
Who Killed Woody Allen? Celebrity satire fueled from award shows & murder mysteries; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. & Thurs. at 9, $12 & 2 drink min. [through 12/5].
Woyzeck Nightmarish fable about boy who sells body for scientific experiment w/music & lyrics by Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan; BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pl.), Fort Greene, 718-636-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $30-$80 [through 11/16].
Yentl Robert Kalfin directs this first-ever Yiddish-language adaptation of folktale about rabbi's daughter who dresses as a man to study at Yeshiva; 344 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-213-2120; Weds. at 2 & 7, Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 5:30, $45 [through 12/29].