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| 16 Feb 2015 | 06:21

Cabaret

"Full Circle" Linda Glick w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.

The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics like "Stairway to Heaven" & cheesy renditions of Eminem hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].

Comedy

Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre Erik Marcisak pres. 108 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "Boss Tweed," "Mother Muckle" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave., Theatre #2, (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252, www.abovekleptomania.com; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

Big Apple Improv Festival The best metro-area improv posses compete in rounds of scenes, stories & games before a panel of judges for $200 & $100 prizes & "Best Improv Group in New York" title. Nightly high scorers proceed to next nights round & winning troupe performs & collects their prize at "Sunday Night Improv"; the Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-353-7716; 8, $10 [repeats Thurs-Sat.].

Lisa Lampanelli The "lovable Queen of Mean" & Chevy Chase roaster reloads w/new ammo & sets her sights on you!; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $19.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 10].

Chuck Nice 104.3 DJ freaks you the fuck out; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $19-$21 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 8].

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Robert Kelly, Godfrey, Sherrod Small & Greg Giraldo at great comedy venue; 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.].

Joan Rivers Full hour of all new stand-up from captain of the Fashion Police who just returned from kissing up to the famously dressed & pretending she cares about this year's non-celebs?incl. that guy who played the Commish at the Golden Globes. Proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 9:30, $25 [repeats Thurs.].

Dance

"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre in "Arturella" & "Speed of Sight" at DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7 [through 2/16].

Martha Graham Dance Co. continues their first New York season in four years at Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; call for times & prices [through 2/2].

New York City Ballet continues its winter repertory season at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; call for times, prices & complete sched. [through 3/2].

THURSDAY 1/30

Cabaret

"Omigod-Am I Pregnant by Neal Medlyn" "Physically attractive downtown variety show" feat. Neal Medlyn, his gossip pal Rachel Shukert & musician Andrew Katz, fashion shows, videos & sing-a-longs; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-647-0202; 11, $12.

Comedy

Fusion Susie Felber hosts night of stand-up, music & video shorts from comics Leo Allen, Becky Donahue, Andrew Donnelly & John Mooney?part of HA! Comedy Fest; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7, $5 st./s.c.

Late Night With Conan O'Brien Auditions See New York's up & coming young compete for a spot on Conan; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

Joan Rivers pokes fun at her face-lifts (who'd of guessed?), daughter Melissa's woes & role as captain of the Fashion Police; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 6:30, $25 [repeats Mon. at 7].

"Save Goldie!" Greasy Girlz Jennie Berman & Lora Chio strive to keep Goldie Hawn from aging w/telethon feat. sketches & Goldie trivia, where audience members can win Goldie-related prizes; Patio, 31 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 917-586-4375; 8, free.

Dance

Crossing Boundaries "Dance & performance from around the world, curated by Marcia Monroe"; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (Thompson St.), 212-477-0351; 8, $12 don.

Dance Theater Workshop pres. Bill Shannon "Crutch Master" & the Step Fenz in AOW: Remix; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices [repeats Fri., through 2/9].

Flamenco Festival kicks off tonight w/a gala benefit for the World Music Institute, followed by four days of concerts at City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; call for times, $30-$150 [through 5/2].

FRIDAY 1/31

Cabaret

"It's all about love?" John DeMarco w/Daryl Kojak on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.

Comedy

Todd Barry Stand-up w/Frank Vignola, Paul Mercurio, Susie Essman & Dustin Chafin; 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.].

"Comedy Collective" Ann Design hosts comedy from Andrea Rosen, Brad Zimmerman & Charlie Gaeta?plus drinks are included!; Westbeth Arts Center, 155 Bank St. (West St.), 212-841-5508; 7:30, $15.

"The Lecher Defense" Andrew Joffe's naughty sitcom pairs a straight-laced defense lawyer (Nicole Golden) w/an unrepentant adult movie maker (Paul Singleton) & hilarious consequences ensue?part of HA! Comedy Fest; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7.

Steve O. Daredevil Jackass brings his curry-snorting routine to B.B. King Blues Club. Complete w/craziest footage, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 6, $25, $20 adv.

"The Porno Jim Show" Start off your weekend right! With porn! Porno Jim & sexy Bex give you what you really want?adults only!; Chasama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 877-BINDLES; 8, $10.

"Rock Ecstasy" Between stand-up & musical sets by guests incl. Milton Katz, Allison Castillo, Marta Raven & All-City Cron, rock out to host Shauna Lane's unique sketches & dance numbers?plus enjoy beer & alcohol from Shauna's private stash; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), www.surfreality.org 212-673-4182; 10, $8 incl. one free rum & coke.

Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Walli Collins, Steve Marshall & Al Lubell; 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.].

John Witherspoon Ice Cube's foul smelling dog-catcher father from Friday & Next Friday gives you plenty to laugh at; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $30-$32 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 8].

Dance

First Weekends Performance/Discussion Series feat. Thi Bui, Joyce S. Lim & Christalyn Wright at Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (8th St.), Bklyn, 718-832-0018; $8-$15 [repeats Sat.].

Love Notes, Death Threats Inner Landscapes Dance Theater pres. work from three female choreographers?Nomi Bachar, Vera Huff & Kathryn Sullivan?at Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].

SATURDAY 2/1

Cabaret

"Clean Up Your Act!" Drag superstar Jackie Beat christens Marion's new supper club w/seductive song parodies incl. "Put It in Me!" & abusive stand-up that'll make the front row rethink their choice of seats; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-539-3197; 8 & 10, $15.

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.

Nancy McGraw returns to Judy's w/David Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.

Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns at Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Comedy

The Anti Cell Phone Girl Trilogy Michael, Bricken & the 10:17 Comedy Troupe dial up an evening of fun feat. an attack on the ringing menace, musical comedy from Bayne Gibby & comedians Shelagh Ratner, Lloyd Diamond, Andy Vastola, Jeff Kreisler & the Spicy Meat Brothers; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

The Big Show @ Snooky's Preston Simpson hosts out of control stand-up from comedians Larry Thompson, John Femia, Kevin Barnes, Willow Clay, Jean Duval, Carla Rhodes & Shauna Lane; Snooky's, 140 7th Ave. (betw. Garfield Pl. & Carroll St.), Park Slope, 718-675-1776; 9:30, $18, $15 adv., 2 drink incl.

Carmen Mofongo's Fiesta de Amor Love is in the air when the Latin lady welcomes guests Lincoln Halliwell, Andrew Katz & Raven Solano. One lucky audience member will receive a Hershey's kiss or a sweet peck from Carmen in anticipation of Valentine's Day; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182, www.surfreality.org; 10, $10 incl. one free rum & coke.

Indian Comedy Fest! Have ethnic group, will entertain! Rahul Siddharth hosts stand-up from Indian comics incl. Sudha, Daniel Nainan, Vidur Kapur, Saad Sarwana & Vijai Nathan; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

Naked Girls Drinking! Gareth Smith's tale takes a hilarious turn when a struggling writer's poignant college girl drama is turned into a saucy hit by its Sears salesmen investors?part of HA! Comedy Fest; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., 1st fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-460-0982; 10:30, $10, $8 st./s.c.

Pink Steel: Queens of the Damned Alex Brewer & Ken Grobe become the gay German heavy metal duo Pink Steel & perform catchy tunes incl. "We Fight For Cock" & "I'm Comin' Out (All Over You)" while they battle for the souls they sold to Gaytan, the alternative hell demon?part of HA! Comedy Fest; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl., (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-206-1515; 10, $7, $5 st./s.c.

Dance

Family Matters: The Monkey Around Up-Side-Down Side Show Music by Mingus Big Band, comedy by Happy Hour & acrobats, oh my!; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 2, $15, $10 child.

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Twenty-two piece troupe & eight musicians pres. "fiery fusion" of Flamenco, ballet, Afro-Cuban & Cuban styles; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 8, $30.

"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Cynthia Oliver in "AfroSocialiteLifeDiva"; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for price [repeats Sun. at 2].

SUNDAY 2/2

Cabaret

"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; the Bindlestiff Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 877-BINDLES; 8, call for prices.

Lea Stransky w/David Schaffer on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.

Comedy

Tom Soter's Sunday Night Improv Winning troupe of "Big Apple Improv Festival" perform their winning talents & claim their $200 prize money & coveted "Best Improv Group in New York" title; the Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-353-7716; 7, $10.

MONDAY 2/3

Cabaret

"Monday Evening Burlesque" Classic burlesque entertainment, complete w/"tassel-twirling fun", returns to the front room cabaret stage at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.

Comedy

Russ Meneve Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Rob Magnotti, Greg Rogell, Nancy Redman & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. fresh talent working out the kinks in their routines?one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.

TUESDAY 2/4

Cabaret

"A Night with Adam Roth & the Jaded Six" Musical comedy show feat. the talent of Joe Vincent, Alec Morton, George Gilmore & C.P. Roth performing original songs & covers in "Stump the Band" a take off on "Name That Tune"; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1663; 9:30, $5.

Dance

"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Steven Sapp & Mildred Ruiz in "Eyewitness Blues"; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices [through 2/23].

THEATER

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IN PREVIEWS

The Blacks: A Clown Show Jean Genet's "story of a troupe of black actors who reenact the ritualistic rape & murder of a white woman before a court of black actors elaborately masked as caricatures of the English upper class"; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3 [opens 1/31, through 2/23].

Fifth of July First Lanford Wilson play in Talley Trilogy follows the lives of a group of 60s radicals during two-day reunion & stars Robert Sean Leonard & Parker Posey; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55 [opens 2/3, through 3/9].

The Gifted Program Shit hits the fan when four "gifted" D&D freaks get transferred to?gasp, public school!; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times [opens 1/31, through 2/23].

It Just Catches Scenes from Hemingway's short stories set to the music of Cole Porter; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $55 [opens 2/9].

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Whoopi Goldberg & Charles S. Dutton star in a revival of August Wilson's tale, about a group's recording session in 1920s Chicago; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $50-$80 [opens 2/6, through 6/29].

Sleeping with Straight Men Based on true story, gay man admits to crushing on hetero during national talk show & is subsequently killed (starring Mink Stole); Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [opens 2/16].

Ten Little Indians Agatha Christie's dramatization of her novel, And Then There Were None, courtesy of Theater by the Blind; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [opens 1/31, through 2/16].

The Woman from the Sea Based on Ibsen's original Norwegian script, The Lady from the Sea; T. Schreiber Studio, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 2/1, through 2/23].

RECENTLY OPENED

Adult Entertainment Danny Aiello & Jeannie Berlin star in new Elaine May comedy about porn; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $25-$65.

Almost Live from the Betty Ford Clinic Michael West's biting one-man show explores the bizarre mental landscapes of more than 20 celebrities; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, $20.

Angry Jellow Bubbles Eva Minemar's production allowing women to perform their memoirs on stage?now in its fourth year at the Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-465-3410; Weds. at 7, Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/15].

Bad Bugs Bite "Audio-visual theater piece explores the violent & aggressive impulses stemming from the body"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20 [through 2/9].

Betty Rules Musical tracks life of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5, $29.90-$44.90 [through 2/2].

The Cherry Orchard Chekhov's classic, staged "as the author intended it?a comedy"; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/15].

Class Mothers '68 Priscilla Lopez becomes a seductive divorcée, a Puerto Rican seamstress, a Holocaust survivor, a sculptor's wife, a yenta & a community theater director. The goal: produce a musical trib. to their children, about to graduate from high school; Theatre Row Complex, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 2/9].

Comedians Trevor Griffith's adaptation of 1974 British play about stand-up comics debating stardom; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 2/23].

Cookin' at the Cookery: The Music & Times of Alberta Hunter Musical traces life of blues singer whose first recorded track, "Down Hearted Blues" (1921) became Bessie Smith's first hit; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 3/2].

Corner Wars Tale follows drug trade in Philly w/original hiphop music; 47th St. Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$45, $25 st./s.c. [through 2/2].

Debbie Does Dallas Cumming-of-age story based on film of same name feat. original music & new cheers?but the girls keep their clothes on. Hilariously funny & still slightly crude; 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-$50, $25 st.

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 a 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.

Ghoul Old Transylvania meets new vaudeville in comedy at the Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-496-3052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15-$20 [through 2/8].

Guys & Babies, Sex & Gods Saturday Night Live alum Julia Sweeney, in her "late 30s," adopts toddler to see if dating is easier as a single mom; Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7, $20 [through 2/22].

Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about a plump girl's attempts to racially integrate 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-$100.

Hank Williams: Lost Highway Musical celebration of the wild life of a country music legend; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-925-1900; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$45 [through 2/2].

Himself Colm Byrne's take on dreams & desires in a small Irish town; DR2 Theater, 103 E. 15th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 212-505-0858 or 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$30.

Isadora?No Apologies Bachaus-worshiping queen of modern dance lives again at the Duke Theater, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $25 [through 2/3].

Julius Caesar 24th season on the theme of betrayal continues at Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $55 [through 3/2].

Kerouac Tom O'Neil (Soldier's Death) directs new production blending fact & fiction; Producer's Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $35 [through 2/23].

La Boheme Baz Luhrmann's (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) re-imagining of Puccini's opera w/English supertitles; Broadway Theatre, 1681 B'way (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 2, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$95.

The Ladies Vignettes & monologues examining the lives of infamous first ladies presented by Anne Washburn & Anne Kauffman; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $10-$15 [through 1/26].

The Last Virgin Bar-joke-come-to-life complete w/Christian, Jew & Arab trying to lay the pristine ghost sitting next to them; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-494-0050; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sun. at 3, $36 [through 2/9].

Locos de Contento (Happily Mad) Argentinean couple prepares for emigration & a better life in faraway Asia. While the wife surrounds herself w/all things Japanese, the husband, along w/Argentina, slips into depression; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times, $25-$40 [through 1/30].

Medea Euripedes' classic tale of woman's unrelenting & terrible revenge on her husband, starring Fiona Shaw; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $60-$80 [through 2/22].

Miss Julie "What does it matter if a man gains the world and loses his soul?"?August Strindberg; Brooklyn Public Library, 25 4th Ave. (Pacific St.), 212-946-5613; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 don. [through 2/1].

Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran In 1960s Paris a Jewish boy & an Arab shopkeeper come to realize broader definitions of family; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/16].

The Nastiest Drink in the World Vital Theatre Company pres. Mark Lowenstern's folk tale that follows King Fredipus & the silly unopposed laws of his kingdom; 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; call for times, $14 [through 2/23].

Nobody Knows I'm a Dog The anonymity of the internet lets six characters lose themselves in wishful personas & fictional lives, until reality returns w/a vengeance; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-457-5498; Sun. at 8, $15.

Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck's tearjerker onstage at Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-560-2241; call for times, $13-$25 [through 2/17].

Painted Snake in a Painted Chair Story of five closely-knit friends; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 2/2].

The Plank Project Spoof on documentary theater stars 1100-pound transvestite stuck in a well?somebody's been reading their Beckett; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $15 [through 1/31].

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; call for times, $40-$65 [through 1/31].

Psychotherapy Live! Audience members subject themselves to 13-mintue session on the couch w/"therapist" Lisa Levy; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/1].

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 (the words "Together Again" are engraved on she & George's headstone); Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$70.

Scrambled Eggs, Bagels and Other Acts of Love "A night of love, sex and games turns into a long term connection for two couples, one gay, one straight, all willing to experiment." It may not come as a shock then that "sexuality" and nudity are involved; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 2/16].

Shanghai Moon Murder/mystery set in 1931 China, written by & starring Charles Busch; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-633-9632; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 2/9].

Slightly Irregular Pat Candaras' (Grandmotherfucker) new autobiographical production starring herself; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Weds. at 7:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 1/29].

Tess' Last Night Young Canadian girl attempts to find love & stardom in NYC; the Education Alliance's Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 2/9].

Tuesdays with Morrie David Esbjornson directs Mitch Albom's touching autobiographical tale feat. Alvin Epstein as Morrie & Jon Tenney as Mitch; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta La. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45-$65.

Twelfth Night/Uncle Vanya Sam Mendes (director of American Beauty & stage production of Cabaret) pres. new renditions of Shakespeare & Chekhov, performed by London's Donmar Warehouse (cast incl. Emily Watson); BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), Fort Greene, 718-636-4100 for sched.; $30-$75 [through 3/9].

Vincent Musical depiction of the life of Van Gogh, who "overcame all obstacles in his path toward greatness." If you consider a one-eared, poverty-stricken suicide to be some sort of fantastic triumph, this is the story for you; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19.

The Winter's Tale Shakespeare returns to Classic Stage Co. after 16 years; 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-315-2120; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 2/23].

World War Zero "From the fist to the atom bomb" w/characters Jack Zero, Glamorous Damaris, 3-Dollar Bill & LL Coolie; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/2].

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