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STAGE WEDNESDAY 2/20 Cabaret Back From Oz Australian singer David ...

| 17 Feb 2015 | 01:29

    Cabaret

    Back From Oz Australian singer David Campbell's 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 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8:45 & 10:45, Tues. at 8:45].

    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 for "Seventeen on Mars"; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up w/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.].

    Black History Month Comedy Festival Hot 97's Fat Man Scoop hosts w/guests Tony Roberts & Wil; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $18 & 2 drink min.

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

    Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Kenny Davidsen, Robert Blatt, Felicia Scarangello & Jason Hefter?plus audience receives assorted prizes like matchbox cars!; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $7 & 2 drink min.

    I Am So From California You Don't Even Know Seth Morris' (Naked Babies) solo mockery of everything West Coast incl. gay skaters & cover bands?right on bra!; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5 [repeats 2/27].

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Richie Byrne, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti & Vanessa Hollingshead; 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.

    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 Thurs. & Sun.].

    W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/emerging comics. This week, Jessica Kierson, Steve Marshall, Ken Carlson & others; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, free.

    Dance

    "Harkness Dance Project" 92nd St. Y's dance series feat. Keely Garfield's "Sinister Slapstick" w/debuts of "Free Drinks For Ladies with Nuts" & "Good Girl Daddy"; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 8].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/all-Robbins program feat. "Fancy Free," "Moves" & "The Concert"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Purim Hungary's Györ National Ballet Theater pres. contemporary ballet inspired by the Jewish Purim tale of Esther & evil Haman, set to original score performed by Budapest Klezmer Band; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 2 & 7:30, $35 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30].

    Sensedance Performance set to Brahms' Double Concerto; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-696-6874; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.].

    THURSDAY 2/21

    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].

    Badomi de Cesare returns w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [through 3/11]

    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.].

    Wild Women Don't Have the Blues Trib. to Billy Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox & the likes sung by Maxine Brown, Beverly Crosby & Ella "Peaches" Garret; Londel's Supper Club, 2620 8th Ave. (betw. 139th & 140th Sts.), 212-234-6114; 8, $15 [repeats 2/28].

    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].

    Come Back to the 7-Eleven, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Southern drama set in fictitious Lantanahootchie, rife w/cliches & stereotypes; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. A & 1st Aves.), 212-206-1515; 7:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 4, through 3/3].

    Darrell Hammond Saturday Night Live funny man does stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $26-$30 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].

    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. Angelo Lozado, Annie Berman, Cory Kaheney, Dan Ahdoot, Leighann Lord, Mimi Gonsalez & Todd Womack; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

    Stephen Lynch sings his twisted love songs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Paul Mooney from Bamboozled does stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].

    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.

    Dance

    Juilliard's 50th Anniversary Dancers debut "Base Line" alongside NY premieres "Thus is All" & "Minus 7"; Juilliard Theater, 155 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-769-7406; 8, $15 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/all-Balanchine prog. feat. classic "Swan Lake," "Episodes" & "Pridigal Son"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Sometimes It Goes Whoosh Varoom's choreographic collective perform works at Arts at University Settlement, incl. "Being a Girl"; 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 718-282-7283; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Valentine Choreographer Sam Kim pres. a series of works inspired by the lovelorn incl. solo "A Farewell to Who You Are," "After the Ice Age" & duet "Up Against the Wall" w/a pink Plexiglass wall between the dancers; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 8:30, $12 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    The Words & the Motion Paula Hunter curates night of dance focusing on the spoken word; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; 8, $12.

    FRIDAY 2/22

    Cabaret

    Veronica Martell performs jazz standards w/her five-piece band; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 3/29].

    The Next Big Broadway Musical Ron Poole hosts two-act musical comedy show w/cast improvised songs & an encore of the audiences favorites following feat. talent incl. Rob Schiffman, Adam Felber, Lynn Marie Hulsman & Eliza Skinner; 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

    Ave. A Conspiracy: Laid Up In a Brothel Obviously set before Giuliani's reign; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m., $7.

    Jim David Stand-up w/Spanky (Steven Kent), Modi & Greg Giraldo; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts new weekly comedy night outta the back of a pizza joint. Rotating lineup incl. Warren Holstein, Jessica Delfino, Alan Corey, Paul Dennis, Mike Amurata; Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8-9:30, free.

    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. [through 3/22].

    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].

    Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Kevin Flynn & Ted Alexandro; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    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/Richie Byrne, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti & Vanessa Hollingshead; 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.].

    Jim Norton These guys like to stay active on Friday nights?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.].

    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, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/add. 7:30 show].

    Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Billy Burr & Andrew Kennedy; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].

    Shauna's World Monthly rock 'n' roll comedy w/guest Jonny McGovern; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.

    Pauly Shore Son-in-Law star, MTV alum & lover of surprisingly beautiful women may break out the weasel; 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].

    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.].

    Dance

    FRENCH! Diane Fay Dance Theatre pres. four new ballets set to music by French composers incl. "Sonata for Violin & Cello" set to music by Debussy & "FRENCH!" three dances set to music by Debussy, Ravel & Gounod?feat. live music; 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 Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Tanner's "Ancient Airs and Dances," Robbins' fun work "Fancy Free" & Balanchine's "Walpurgisnacht Ballet"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    SATURDAY 2/23

    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 Eric Pickering; 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

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Dawn Norris, Julius Sharpe, Liam McEneany, Margo Leitman, Dwight Wells, Kareem Green, Cynthia Levin, Tami Vernikoff & Nicole Korkolis; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    The Tommy Koening Show Variety show w/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 Albers, dressed to the nines but wearing bunny ears & a tail, attacks the inconsistencies of I Love Lucy, Martha Stewart & the Berenstein Bears; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, 2 drink min. [repeats 3/2].

    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 nights of sketch comedy feat. Sex in the Citadel?also Dan Powell, Elisabeth Furtado & Denise Bongiovanni from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Jeffrey D.; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season continues w/family friendly matinee feat. an all-Balanchine program incl. "Walpurgisnacht Ballet," "Firebird" & "Prodigal Son"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 2, $28-$76.

    New York City Ballet Evening feat. Balanchine's "Serenade," Tanner's "Ancient Airs and Dances" & Robbins' "Firebird" set to music of Stravinsky & Balanchine; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Saturday Night Swing Club Everyone's welcome to jump, jive, wail, jitterbug & lindy-hop to live music from 30s, 40s & 50s?plus light refreshments served; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 7, $15.

    SUNDAY 2/24

    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.

    Barbara Pederson debuts w/Chuck Vassallo on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    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

    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

    Carolina Ballet w/choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett pres. excerpts from "December Songs" & "Cabaret at Cafe Marcovicci" feat. singer Andrea Marcovicci w/Glenn Mehrbach on piano; Guggenheim Museum, Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $18, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.] .

    "Harkness Dance Project" 92nd St. Y's dance series feat. Keely Garfield's "Sinister Slapstick" w/debuts of "Free Drinks For Ladies with Nuts" & "Good Girl Daddy"; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 3 & 8, $20.

    New York City Ballet Winter season ends w /Balanchine's "Walpurgisnacht Ballet" & "Episodes" plus Robbins' "The Concert"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 3, $28-$76.

    Works & Progress Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett teams up w/cabaret singer Andrea Marcovicci & the Carolina Ballet; Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $18, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Mon.].

    MONDAY 2/25

    Cabaret

    From Every Side Eric Pickering returns w/David Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    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.

    Mardie Millit Singer/actress in "It's Love" incl. song by Noel Coward; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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 Mike Britt hosts night of comedy by up & coming comics Rich Vos, Dan Cronin, Becky Donahue, Christian Finnegan & more. 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.

    Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Jim David, Al Ducharme, Rob Magnotti, Rich Ramirez, Gregory Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

    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/Keith Robinson, Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey & Robert Kelly; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    Dance

    BAM's 2002 Spring Season begins tonight w/world premiere of Foursome by Mark Morris Dance Group; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave., Ft. Greene, 212-307-4100; 7:30, $25-$55 [through 3/3].

    TUESDAY 2/26

    Cabaret

    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

    An Evening of Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players pres. "a comedy variety show that's out of this world" feat. sketches incl. "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.

    Steve Marshall Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Paul Taylor Dance Co. Opening night gala incl. only NY performances of the poetic "Aureole" & sexually charged "Piazzolla Caldera"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 7:30, $30-$60 [through 3/10].

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

    Brer Rabbit Controversial American folktale examines insulting but endearing stereotypes; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10, $5 kids [opens Sun., through 3/10].

    Murder in Baker Street All Sherlock needs is a body to get the suspect, but when the body shows up in his own home, things get sticky; the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [opens 2/27, through 3/10].

    Murder on the Nile Agatha Christie's whodunit novel comes to stage; Pulse Theater, 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18 [opens Fri., through 3/17].

    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].

    JUST OPENED

    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].

    Chocolate in Heat: Growing Up Arab in America Five related monologues about being torn betw. two cultures; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 3/10].

    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 [through 3/17].

    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 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. 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.-Sat. at 8, $15-$18 [through 2/23].

    Double Agency Secrets of showgirls revealed by Split Britches w/English troupe the Clod Ensemble; 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].

    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 [through 3/30].

    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].

    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].

    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].

    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; Weds.-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].

    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 [through 3/2].

    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, mats. Sat. & Sun at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. rush [through 2/24].

    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Controversial production combines dance, theater, music & performance art to address 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].

    The Rock Garden Middle American family that barely talks but manages to argue; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 718-727-4408; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c.

    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].

    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 [through 3/9].

    Twilight in Berlin Love story about two women during WWII, one German, one Jewish; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-330-8810; Tues. at 8, $15 [through 3/10].

    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, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 contrib. [through 2/24].