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STAGE WEDNESDAY 2/13 Cabaret Peter Cincotti The 18-year-old Columbia freshman ...

| 17 Feb 2015 | 01:29

    Cabaret

    Peter Cincotti The 18-year-old Columbia freshman wows all as he leads a four-piece jazz quartet w/himself on piano, David Fink on bass, Warren Odze on drums, Scott Kreitzer on sax; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 w/7:30 prix fixe dinner & 11:30].

    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.].

    Maureen Kelley Stewert returns w/Dick Gallagher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Kurt Metzger, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    The Biggie Show "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" Larry Amoros hosts a loveless night of comedy. No candy, hearts & flowers here; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $19 & 2 drink min.

    Black History Month Comedy Festival Hot 97's Curt Flint hosts; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22 & 2 drink min.

    Comics Studio Tommy Koening hosts stand-up comedy; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Sherry Davy Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Peter Fogel & Greg Vaccarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Greer Barnes & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Rich Ramirez Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, Pete Correale, Nancy Redman, Gregory Vaccarello & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.

    Sushie-Bush Colette Hawley hosts comedy/variety show feat. stand-up from Bernadette Pauley & Greg Giraldo?plus everyone's favorite "Porno Corner" w/Joyce Lyons from Taboo-American Style 2; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9:15, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Glimmer Sarah East Johnson directs LAVA in Valentine's benefit, performed by a female cast of six, feat. 70s music & punk-rock tunes by the Butchies. The new work dissects "science & leaps of faith" & is inspired by crop circle-like puzzles (why are crop circles hot? M. Night Shyamalan's Signs comes out this summer); the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793; 8, $50.

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine's "Scotch Symphony" & "Prodigal Son" & Robbins' "The Concert"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    nicholasleichterdance pres. three-part "Bliss," which simulates the three paths to heaven, plus favorite Leichter pieces "Free the Angels," set to music by Stevie Wonder & "Undertow" set to music by Björk; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3].

    THURSDAY 2/14

    Cabaret

    Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Variety show celebrates legends like Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill feat. trick roping, knife throwing & gun spinning w/live music by Corn Mo & Hang 'em High Orchestra; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-420-8877; 8, $15, $10 for folks dressed as clowns or western style [repeats Fri. & Sat. 8 & 11, through 3/2].

    Lets Get Lost: Amelia Earhart Sings the Blues at Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Luigi & Arlette Duo perform w/piano upstairs in Italian restaurant's bar; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

    Ron Ramsey stars in a special Valentine's Day show w/pianist Dick Gallagher; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    The Chainsaw Boys Six-piece improv troupe saws through Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222, RSVP 212-501-1728; 8, $8 [through 3/28].

    Mike Epps Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $26 & 2 drink min.

    Susie Essman Valentine's day show w/Modi Rosenfeld & Paul Mercurio; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is working on it, hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny?feat. Deidre Sullivan, Danny Cohen, Eric Deskin, Erin Foley, Grant Cooper, Paul Horrocks & Vijai Nathan; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

    Meat is for Lovers Far from Virginia, the Other White Meat pres. sex-charged sketch comedy feat. Valentine's fashion tips, drag & dysfunction; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7.

    Mr. Pennygaff & Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night for even the strangest of folks feat. jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-726-1935; 11, $5.

    My Funny Valentine WKTU's Goumba Johnny hosts stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $26 & 2 drink min.

    The Valentines Show Comics laugh at relationships; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    All That Tango! Angel Gil Orrios & Marga Mitchell's tango musical about a Don Juan whose heartbeat has begun to fade; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; 8, $25, $22 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat, at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].

    Glimmer Sarah East Johnson directs LAVA in Valentine's benefit, performed by a female cast of six, feat. 70s music & punk-rock tunes by the Butchies. The new work dissects "science & leaps of faith" & is inspired by crop circle-like puzzles (why are crop circles hot? M. Night Shyamalan's Signs comes out this summer); the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793; 8, $20, $10 18 & under [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine piece "Divertimento No. 15", Tanner's "Ancient Airs and Dances" & Robbins work "The Concert"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    FRIDAY 2/15

    Cabaret

    The Gone Show Everybody has some talent?acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all take a crack at $100 talent prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; sign-up at 8:30, 9, free.

    Veronica Martell performs jazz standards w/her five-piece band; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $15 & 2 drink min.

    The Next Big Broadway Musical Ron Poole hosts two-act musical comedy show w/improvised songs & an encore of the audience's favorites feat. Matthew Loren Cohen, Debbie Rabbai & Christine Turner; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Anthony Santelmo Jr. returns for two encore performances w/Nan Butcher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Ass of Satan Steve Bird hosts seriously-disturbed variety show feat. the sexually confused Mike/Michelle Amato, Shecky Beagleman & Karen Sneider battling her obsessive-compulsive demons; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-561-9740; 10, $5.

    Mike Epps Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Mitch Fatel Stand-up w/Walli Collins, Dan Natureman & Vic Henly; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].

    Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night of gay & lesbian performers feat. Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Jeffrey Johns, Eddie Sarfaty, Danny McWilliams, Carolyn Montgomery & Julie Reyburn, musical director David Maiocco?plus heavy metal jams by Pink Steel; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Greg Giraldo Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel & Vanessa Hollingshead; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer, David Reuben & Judah Friedlander; Backroom at Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12 & $5 min., $8 & $5 min. NYPress readers.

    Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Wendy R. Williams pres. singles comedy that reveals & exploits "the games people play when they are getting it on"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; 8, $5 & 2 drink min. [through 4/26].

    If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter stand-up & storytelling w/Darcy Casteleiro, Nancy Giles, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Adrianne Tolsch; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 6:45, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Mike Birbiglia, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Paul Mercurio, Sue Costello, Mitch Fatel, Antman, Ross Bennett & Macio; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, D.C. Benny, Russ Meneve, Greg Rogell & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Rich Ramirez Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, Pete Correale, Nancy Redman, Gregory Vaccarello & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Ronit Ray's Altar Ego Ronit & Cheryl Stern pres. a lighthearted look at the pressures of making it to the altar w/songs, stories & lots of laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8].

    Pauly Shore Son-in-Law star & MTV alum may break out the weasel as he does stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 7:30].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Greer Barnes & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/7:30 show].

    Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Zero Boy pres. comedy, music & virtual video feat. DJ Ironica, Master Lee, Karen Sneider, Damaris Webb & Damion DaCosta?plus "World War Zero" a bit about the history of weapons; 10 Spot, 93 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-254-1954; 10 & 12 a.m., $10.

    Dance

    At the Altar of Time Stephanie Nelson Dance Group pres. "Portrait of a Father," which explores paternity in ten sections w/short films by John Price & "At the Altar of Time," which shortens a lifetime into the span of a day; live music by the Howard Fishman Quartet on Sat.; Washington Sq. United Method Church, 135 W. 4th St. (betw. Sullivan & MacDougal Sts.), RSVP 917-741-0543; 8, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    "Fridays@Noon" Patricia Hoffbauer pres. solo work-in-progress; Dawn Stoppiello pres. the quartet "Reme Rien" & Christine Suarez pres. "Techknow," exploring how technology's realities differ from its promises; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 12, free.

    Human Behaviors Choreographers Brendan McCall & Keith Thompson shuffle the dances each night to add improv to premiere "Suite Dean" & established McCall work "Outsider"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30 followed by rap-up].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Martins' "Ash" plus Robbins' "Afternoon of a Faun" & "A Suite of Dances." Also, see Balanchine's first American ballet, 1934's "Serenade"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Randy James Dance Works debuts world premiere of "View From the Hudson," multimedia piece based on the events of Sept. 11th, New York premiere of "Guitar Man," a look into the myths of Elvis & "Without Direct Contact" feat. live music by members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; John Jay Theater, 899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-237-8220; 8, $20, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    Wish You Were Here Five works incl. Alison Oakes' Victorian-inspired "It's Fitting," duets "Close Distance" & "Crawlspace"?also Mary Suk's "Six Miniatures" set to Bach & a country-inspired piece set to music by Bob Dylan entitled "Occidental Tourist"; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $15 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4 & 7].

    SATURDAY 2/16

    Cabaret

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and 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 Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook w/guest Audrey Lavine; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    The Melody Lingers On Barbara Lea returns w/the Wes McAfee Duo; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Makerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dykesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 10, $5.

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

    Comedy

    Beyond the Valley of the Switchblade Pussycats Dagmar Spank lets you into his world of debauchery where wild women can't be harnessed by men or bras; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 12 a.m., $7.

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Ophira Eisenberg, Pat Galante, Patrick Borelli, David Fenton, Val Kappa, Jessi Klein, Chris DeLuca (he lives on the 2nd fl.), Nicole Korkolis, Jon Fisch, Mishna Wolf & Tim Halpern; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Caroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    Tommy Koening hosts variety/stand-up comedy; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs Comedy w/class! Everyone will laugh as they watch Albers dressed to the nines, but wearing bunny ears & a tail as he attacks not-so wholesome Martha Stewart, state birds & the Berenstein Bears; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, 2 drink min.

    William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Steven Scott, Vinnie Brand, Vanessa Hollingshead, Tom Cotter, Gregg Rogell, Modi, Lenny Marcus, Al Ducharme & Kevin Flynn; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy feat. the Real World: Newark?also Marina Franklin, Allison Castillo & Sean Conroy from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by accordion maestros Becky & Noelle; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    Dance

    FRENCH! Diane Fay Dance Theatre pres. four new ballets set to live music by French composers incl. "Works for Cello" w/selections by Faure & "Les Hiboux Blancs (the White Owls)" set to music by French-wannabe Philip Lasser?he's American; Clark Studio Theater, Rose Bldg., 7th fl., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 2].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine piece "Divertimento No. 15," Martins' "Morgen" & Robbins work "The Concert"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 2, $28-$76.

    New York City Ballet Evening feat. Robbins' fun work "Fancy Free" & Balanchine pieces "Scotch Symphony" & "Episodes"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    17th-Annual Lunar New Year Festival Honor the year of the Horse at the New York Chinese Cultural Center's celebration feat. the Chinese Folk Dance Co., the Drum Spirit of China & modern dance troupe, Ameye; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich St. & West Side Hwy.), 212-346-8510; 2 & 7:30, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 2].

    Traditional English Dance The New York Sword Dance Festival feat. members of the New York Dance Festival performing traditional English dancing; New York Public Library, St. Agnes Branch, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-873-4380, 1 & 2, free.

    Uptown Performance Series pres. a showcase feat. works by Amy King, Chrissie Lotterer, Erica Hassan, Traci Vogel, Mindy Meyers, Heather Looney & Mariana Bekerman Dance Co. at the Bridge, 2726 B'way, 3rd fl. (betw. 104th & 105th Sts.), 212-749-1165; 7:30, $10.

    SUNDAY 2/17

    Cabaret

    Charlie Brandon Olson pres. DJs, go-go boys & live acts; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, free.

    Places, Please!-The Songs of Francesca Blumenthal Marnie Baumer, Michael Marotta, Jaymie Meyer & Diane Templeton w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Michele Balan & Friends Stand-up w/gay & lesbian comics; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 6 & 8, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Mario Cantone From Sex and the City does stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $20-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. at 9:30].

    Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.

    Rebel Without a Pause Reno is a fast thinker & talker about recent events that shook her & the world; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 5:30, $15.

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Tanner's "Ancient Airs and Dances," Balanchine's "Prodigal Son" & Robbins' "Moves"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 3, $28-$76.

    MONDAY 2/18

    Cabaret

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

    Galt MacDermot The composer of Hair performs w/his New Pulse Jazz Band; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 7:30, $20.

    Comedy

    Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Warren Holstein, Dean Edwards, Dov Davidoff & Rondelle; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Greg Giraldo hosts mostly stand-up w/Janeane Garofalo, Sean Conroy, Billy Burr, Alex House, Chris Regan, Tami Vernekoff & Dan Newbower. Arrive early to get seats for what's becoming a comedy cult favorite; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Just Back from Guatemala (Broke Again) Moxie Films & Stupida Boyz (John Carlino, Eric Robinson & Kelley Rae O'Donnell) pres. adult variety show feat. live acts, "3 Min. Bingo," "culturally observant sketches" & beer; La Tea Theater, CSV Cultural Arts Center, 107 Suffolk St., 2nd fl. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; 8, $14 [through 3/1].

    The Monday Show Stand-up & sketch comedy feat. Deidre Sullivan, Kate's Chink-O-Rama & the music of Fragile Male Ego; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Godfrey, Greer Barnes & Robert Kelly; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    TUESDAY 2/19

    Cabaret

    Back From Oz Australian singer David Campbell performs trib. to Bobby Darin & Sammy Davis Jr.?plus Aussie pop hits & his own classics; Cafe Carlyle, 35 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-744-1600; 8:45, $75.

    Phat Tuesday It's Mardi Gras every month w/dance, theater & puppets?crepes & creeps not incl.; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8, $12.

    Starstruck Lee Byar becomes a Hollywood legend, looking & singing like Carol Channing, Judy, Liza & Marilyn; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, free.

    Comedy

    The Best of the Six Characters, Live! Comedy troupe returns & combines silent movies, cartoons & history to create fantastical epics; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 8, $5 incl. 1 free drink.

    An Evening of Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players pres. "a comedy variety show that's out of this world" incl. sketches "Lies, Lies, Lies" & "You Got a Problem?"; Busker Browns Bar & Restaurant, 307 E. 53rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-482-8790; 7, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Half-Price College Night College IDs get you a sweet deal of cheap beer & stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Lisa Lampanelli The queen of mean does stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine's "Episodes," Robbins' fun work "Fancy Free" & "Firebird" set to Stravinsky & Balanchine; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30, $28-$76.

    Purim Hungary's Györ National Ballet Theater pres. the NY premiere of contemporary ballet inspired by the Jewish Purim tale of Esther & Haman, set to original score performed by Budapest Klezmer Band; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

    Circumference of a Squirrel Paul Sparks' solo performance examines his downward-spiraling life; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 877-737-3285; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [opens Tues., through 3/17].

    Fool For Love Revival of Sam Shepard's humorous tale of love & a seedy motel room; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35 [opens Thurs., through 3/30].

    Necessary Targets New work by Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, about two women who go to Bosnia to counsel female refugees; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$60 [opens 2/28].

    The Parker Family Circus What happens to a family when their challenged son shows signs of maturity?; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19 [opens Weds., through 3/2].

    To You, the Birdie! Translation of Racine's Phèdre, which thrusts private moments into public, w/lately dormant Frances McDormand; St. Ann's Warehouse, 38 Water St. (Dock St.), Dumbo, 212-966-3651; Weds at 7:30, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$30 [opens Weds., through 3/9].

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    Altar Ego Dateless on Valentines day? Dress in drag to find yourself someone or something; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 8, $10, 2 drink min. [through 3/3]

    Belly Up Satire of NY nightlife, directed by James Busby; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-592-3480; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 2/23].

    Berkoff Is Back Steven Berkoff performs three monologues incl. The Tell-Tale Heart by Poe; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [through 3/10].

    The Castle Kafka's novel brought to stage about a man who fights bureaucracy; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Tues. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [through 3/3].

    Circus Amok Traveling circus?acrobatics, juggling, death-defying tactics?for the whole family; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-486-7432; mat. Sat. at 2, $10, $7 kids 14 & under [through 3/2].

    Cocaine Dreams One man's battle w/drugs, Sigmund Freud & a woman; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 3/3].

    The Cock Machine The meaning of love is challenged after a penis-enlarging machine is invented?but is it better than horny goat weed?; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), RSVP 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/17].

    The Cure at Troy Modern version of Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy, "Philoctetes"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-979-5000 x18; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 2/24].

    Dead Tech Adaptation of Ibsen's The Master Builder, story about broken relationships; Puritan Iron Foundry, 56 Water St. (betw. Washington & Jay Sts.), Dumbo, 212-647-0202; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $15-$18 [through 2/23].

    Double Agency Two new shows by Split Britches w/English troupe the Clod Ensemble reveal secrets of showgirls; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $20 [through 3/3].

    Dream Star Cafe Three orphans visit stranger, confront hopes & fears; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/24].

    Erotic Adventures in Venice Parody about corrupt Italian politics of the early 90s, known as Tangentopoli; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 2/24].

    Finder's Fee Production about the joys of finding a place to live in NYC; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 3/3].

    The Gates of Hell Set during WWII, story examines psychiatry treatment of American pilots w/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/24].

    Golden Ladder Woman learns the truth about her parents' different religious backgrounds, then explores her own; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$55 [through 3/17].

    Grandmother Tales Four one-act plays about life & times of Great Depression w/Yiddish influence; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; mat. Sun. at 1 & 3, free.

    How to Train Your Man Advice that every person dating a member of this alien species could use; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $20 [through 3/9].

    I, Unseen looks at the lives of women in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime; Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-560-2241; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 2/24].

    In the Boom Boom Room Part of the "No Live Girls!" festival, production reenacts 1970s go-go club & examines the life of dancer "Chrissy"; Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-RUBY; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $18 [through 2/16].

    Joker of the Day One-act comedy about daily stresses & drama of workers in the financial district; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/2].

    Just Back from Guatemala (Broke Again) Comedy troupe performs variety show incl. bingo, short films, musical groups & more; LAETA Theater, 107 Suffolk St. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 8, $14 [through 2/25].

    La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny Celebration of a great Hispanic lady, starring Doreen Montalvo; Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40.

    Love & Sex Eight monologues by New Yorkers addressing joys & consequences of dirty livin'; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $10 [through 3/3].

    Love, Marriage, Fidelity: An Evening of Chekhov One-Acts incl. "On the High Road" & "The Chorus Girl & The Bear"; Creative Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/16].

    A Love Story Night of "comical theatrics, circus silliness, musical mayhem & burning hot romance"; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), [212-420-8877; ](mailto:info@planetbanana.com;)Weds. at 8, Sun. at 8 & 10, $10 incl. free drink [through 2/27].

    The Matchmaker Like Nerve.com but set in rural Ireland ca. 1950s; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [through 3/31].

    Naked Son Debut of Christopher McElroen's version of Richard Wright's novel, set in Chicago during 1930s, about an African-American man's struggles w/racism; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-539-8828; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/24].

    New York Values Downtown cult favorite, Penny Arcade, gives new performance about underground star suddenly displaced from her ritzy neighborhood; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 8:30, $20 [through 3/10].

    The Norman Conquests Two productions from Sir Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy of plays, Table Manners & Living Together; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-4413; call for times, $15, $13 adv. [through 2/24].

    One Noble Journey tells story of resourceful slave who mailed himself to freedom, celebrates Black History Month; Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr. (120th St.), 212-870-6784; Fri. at 7, $12, $7 child.

    Peter and Wendy Mabou Mines Theater Company's rendition of J.M. Barrie's classic performed by Karen Kandel & seven puppeteers; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$30 [through 2/24].

    The Phantom Lady Victimizing nature of chivalry is challenged when love takes center stage; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. rush [through 2/24].

    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Controversial production combining dance, theater, music & performance art addresses racial issues; Baha in Center Theater, 53 E. 11th St. (betw. B'way & University Pl.), 212-802-9350; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sun. at 5, $20 [through 2/24].

    Rebel Verses Festival of new short works by Developing Artists Theatre Co., incl. "Jesus Hopped the A Train"; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-2228; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $5.

    Rosa George Emilio Sanchez's solo interpretation of peoples' reactions to Sept. 11; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/23].

    Sixty-Nine: A Time Square Revue Nine skits incl. pieces by Urinetown's Greg Kotis, as part of the "No Live Girls!" festival; Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-RUBY; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 2/24].

    Sorrows & Rejoicings Post-apartheid Africa, two women, one black, one white meet at funeral for man they both loved, newest work by Athol Fugard, author of My Children! My Africa!; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 2/24].

    The Spirit Factor Peggie Pettitt takes on multiple characters to learn about her black heritage; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $17 [through 2/24].

    St. Valentine and the Wildebeest Househusband hires stranger as babysitter in attempt to woo wife on Valentine's Day?isn't this what got that Kennedy into trouble?; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c. [through 3/2].

    Theatresports™ Mix of improv, acting & competitive sports complete w/audience participation; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-642-8202; Sun. at 7, $5 [through 6/1].

    Wallflower Emerging playwright Elizabeth Anderson takes us back to the days of high school dances, girl awkwardness & boy dateless-ness; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 2/17].

    What Is It to Be Dead (Philosophical Scenes) Four-character drama about two brother-sister relationships, one modern, one from late 19th-century Russia; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 2/24].

    The Winter's Tale Safe Haven does Shakespeare; Beekman Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-3168; Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, call for price [through 2/24].

    The Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret Neo-classical farce rife w/jealous lovers, lusty servants, controlling husbands & the requisite misunderstandings; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 contrib. [through 2/24].