STAGE WEDNESDAY 3/13 Cabaret The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron ...
Cabaret
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.].
The Second Time Around Lynn Lobban w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
All-Star Comedy Stand-up w/Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, 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.].
Half a Pound of A$$ Japan's A$$ is proved worth its weight in gold, even when translated; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell, Gregory Vacarello, Jim Norton, Billy Burr & Rob Magnotti; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].
Otto & George Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $19.50 & 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greer Barnes, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Robert Kelly; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [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.
Tom Soter's Three-In-One Improv Different rotating improv styles each week feat. the "All-Star Improv Jam," "Wingnuts: Improv Comedy" & "Twelve: An Improvised Play" at Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-353-7716; 8:30, $8.
W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/emerging comics incl. Danny Cohen, Kurt Metzger & Rich Arronovich; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, free.
Dance
Avodah Dance Ensemble pres. two new pieces incl. Tent & Tallit and Torah, exploring sacred relationships & part of The Forgiveness Project, a piece performed by co. dancers & community members; Hebrew Union College, 1 W. 4th St. (betw. Mercer St. & B'way), 201-659-7072; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana co. pres. Flamenco in traditional piece En El Café de Chinitas & premiere work Bailaor/Bailaora feat. live music; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $35 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30].
Repertorio Español pres. Flamenco & Spanish dancer Pilar Rioja in evening of audience favorites incl. melancholy dance Sloea, classic piece Folias & sexy Tangos Del Piyayo; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; 7, $25-$40 [repeats Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
Wil Swanson/Dance Works 92nd St. Y concludes modern dance festival w/world premiere of Naked Singularities & reprisals of 2000's TORSE & 1999's ORE; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7].
THURSDAY 3/14
Cabaret
Being Green: A Collection of Irish Songs Colm Reilly celebrates St. Patrick's Day a bit early w/D. Jay Bradley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
Frank Bray performs Sinatra favorites w/a "small big band accompaniment"; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), RSVP 212-475-7621; 8, $3 during dinner.
Ladyfinger Meryl "Lady" Finger is large & in charge providing glamorous burlesque feat. songs like "Everybody's Girl" & "Don't Tell Mama"; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $1.
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.].
Comedy
Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Variety show celebrates legends like Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill feat. trick roping, knife throwing & gun twirling w/live music by Corn Mo & Hang 'em High Orchestra; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-726-1935; 8, $25, $15 for folks dressed as clowns or western style [repeats Fri. & Sat. 8 & 10:30].
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].
Janeane Garofalo Super-duper comic entertains 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].
Gritty Diddlin' The Other White Meat pres. lean cuts of dark-edged sketch comedy; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7.
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is officially "working on it," hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny, feat. Deidre Sullivan, Marina Franklin, Warren Holstein, Saad Sarwana, Steve Marshall, Susan Jeremy & Tracey Esposito; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
Mr. Pennygaff & Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night satisfies even the strangest of folks w/jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-726-1935; 11, $5.
Stripped A Slice of Life at the Gentlemen's Club Dark comedy follows the life of a stripper named Frankie as she searches for not-so-true love?plus audience gets funny money to lavish on characters; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-502-3535, 8, $15.
Dance
Bryon Carr Dance pres. world premiere of "Path," a mix of fluid dance & Sebastian Haizet's videography; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Donald Byrd/The Group pres. contemporary dance blending jazz & B'way dance in new & classic works incl. Not the Shack, Jazz Train & Drastic Cuts; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7, $10-$30 [repeats Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5].
Murray Spalding Movement Arts pres. "Mandalas" feat. two premieres & guest artist Tricia Brouk; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15, $12 st. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
The Night a Meteor Fell Through My Roof The Moving Co. pres. work inspired by year-long interviews, performed by dancers Eric Diamond, David Dinolfo, Kristin Eliasberg, Kate Gyllenhaal, Alice Kaltman & Philip Karg; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $8 st./s.c.
Poon Larry Tee pres. Jordana Toback's provocative "primal celebration of sensuality" created specifically for a nightclub environment complete w/modern & Indian dance; Luxx, 256 Grand St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-1000; 9:30 & 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Sally Gross & Co. pres. two new works, At the Border (solo) & Dreaming (trio) performed by Sally Gross, Jamie Di Mare & Gabriela Simon; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Quantum3 AMEYE pres. multimedia work using different forms of light to animate the dancers?also live singing & DJ, graffiti art & special effects; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 8:30, $17 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
FRIDAY 3/15
Cabaret
A Fella With an Umbrella Charles Major returns w/Paul Chamlin on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun. at 5:30].
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 w/cast-improvised songs & an encore of the audiences' favorites following performances by Adam Felber, Lynn Marie Hulsman & Rob Schiffman; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night of gay & lesbian performers w/Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Lisa Kaplan, 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 3/29].
Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer & John Mooney; 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. New York Press readers.
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Wendy R. Williams pres. singles comedy that reveals & exploits "the games people play when they're getting it on"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; 8, $5 & 2 drink min. [through 4/26].
Mark Maron King of the mood swing does stand-up w/Kevin Brennan & Tom Shillue; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [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.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell, Gregory Vacarello, Jim Norton, Billy Burr & Rob Magnotti; 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 Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Jordan Reuben, Rich Vos, 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/Greer Barnes, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & 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, Vic Henly & Mitch Fatel; 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.].
The Ten Spot 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, $10.
Top African-American & Latino Comics at NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Dance
Cornfield Dance pres. two premieres, duet "Foreshadowing Seeing" tracking the foundations of relationships & "Velcro Road," which is divided into ten sections & themes; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].
Love After Death Choreographer Julia Ritter & five-piece troupe explore reactions to loss, memorials & grief; Speyer Hall, University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-924-0077, 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
Thirrd Annual Festival of Greek Music & Dance World Music Institute pres. three days of assorted music & dance; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 8, $25 & $40 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Work & Show Festival Showcase feat. Stanley Love Performance Group's world premiere Calico, celebrating the joys of dance & Ellis Wood/Wood Dance's Funktionslust, which examines how society denies women pleasure; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 212-346-8510; 7:30, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 3/16
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.
Medleyfin Judy Kreston & David Lahm perform a trib. to Richard Rodgers w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Ray Grappone on drums; 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.
Poole Party Variety show always has regulars Ron Poole & Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
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; 11, $15 & 2 drink.
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.
Black For More: The Dirty Ass Rhonda Comeback Show! Claudia Wallace is Dirty Ass Rhonda who's getting back on the comedy circuit after being accused of wrong doings in Redd Foxx's death; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5-$7 [repeats Mon.].
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Patrick Borelli, Julius Sharpe, Ophira Eisenberg, Amanda Melson, Todd Womack, Kevin Bartini, Chris DeLuca, Karey Dornetto & Josh Wade; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/Judah Friedlander, Warren Holstein, David Rubin, Doug Saulnier & David Waugh; 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. New York Press readers.
Lord of the Bling Blings Improv troupe, the Usual Suspects, pres. an entirely new look at the popular Tolkien tale?see "Film/Video" for Rev. Jen's version, Lord of the Cockrings; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-284-3120; 8:30, $8.
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 Tommy Koening Show Variety show w/stand-up comedy; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Eleventh Series of Hatch pres. news works by artists & choreographers incl. Sherry Greenspan, Heater DiPietro & Maya Zarate, Elizabeth Higgins Dance Theater, Catey Ott & Vicky Virgin; Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St., 4th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.
Five Elements Performance showcase feat. Treaders in the Snow's "The Hidden Life in the Ocean Deep" danced to music by Björk, Satomi Suzuki's "Akatonbo" & David Zlotchew's "Box Office"?all proceeds benefit Ladder #3; Tenri Japanese Cultural Institute, 43A W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 718-626-4206; 6 & 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.
Never Ending Tango New Jersey's Connections Dance Theater pres. world premiere of classic Argentinean tango combined w/modern dance & music at Dance Space Center, 451 B'way, 2nd fl. (Grand St.), 212-625-8369 x59; 8, $15 [repeats Sun. at 7].
The Tree of Egos II Japan's Keiko Fujii Dance Co. lavishly pres. story about fallen woman's dream that leads to her redemption; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $22, $15 st./s.c.
Young Dancers In Repertory Festival celebrating diversity of Sunset Park feat. international dances incl. Mexico's Little Old Men & a new Middle Eastern work; I.S. 220, 49th St. (9th Ave.), Borough Park, 718-567-9620, 2:30, free.
SUNDAY 3/17
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.
Comedy
Carrot Top Let's hope he doesn't tell any jokes about those damn phone commercials; Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7, $30, $26 adv.
Peter Fogel Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Laurie Kilmartin & Mike King; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
Rebel Without a Pause Reno thinks/talks fast about recent events which shook herself & the world; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 5:30, $15.
Dance
Smart Set Leigh Garrett, Katie Workum & Ayla Yavin extend the run of their dance/theater piece, loosely inspired by The Great Gatsby; the Flea Theatre, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), RSVP 718-599-7526; 8, $12 [repeats Mon.].
MONDAY 3/18
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.
September 11th, 2001?The Musical Response Erv Raible's pres. evening of songs inspired by the tragedy w/Marnie Baumer, Tony Chiroldes, A.J. Irvin & Pam Tate; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $20 & $10 min.
Comedy
Blue Mondays Tony Woods hosts interactive night of comedy w/ever-changing lineup; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Mike Sweeney hosts night of laughs w/up & comers Judy Gold, Paul Mercurio, Bernadette Pauley, Mike Birbiglia, Mike Bosniak, Bill Bailey. 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.
Vic Henley Stand-up w/Peter Bales, Rob Magnotti, Billy Burr & Gregory Vaccarello; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
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.
Nicky & Friends pres. "let loose comedy" feat. Nick Albano, Janice Erlbaum, Rob Shapiro, Dov Davidoff, Andy L., Sandy Marks & Erica Knuddsen at the Gaslight, 400 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-388-2392; 8, free.
TUESDAY 3/19
Comedy
An Evening of Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players pres. "a comedy variety show that's out of this world" feat. sketches "Fringe Benefits" & "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 & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min.
Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16.50 & 2 drink min.
One-Man Jam Kurt "Allman" Braunohler is the man that jams for 25-minutes doing improv characters, monologues & scenes; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.
Joan Rivers Nipped & tucked comic lets it all hang out?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $25 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Full Cycle Tamango & Urban Tap pres. world premiere of "Full Cycle" feat. varied performers incl. a Brazilian capoeirista, a breakdancing American, world music & of course tap; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $35.
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
36 Views Discovery of ancient Japanese pillow book incites present-day drama; the Public Theater's Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-260-2400; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 3/27, through 4/14].
"Borough Tales: Brooklyn" Series of fairy tales reinvented by Brooklyn playwrights, incl. The Little Matchgirl & Hannah and Gretel; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 3/14, through 3/23].
Bus Stop Motley crew of stranded strangers ponder meaning of life; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0209; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 3/14, through 4/14].
The Carpetbagger's Children Acclaimed playwright Horton Foote's latest?story of three daughters' lives after the Civil War; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60 [opens 3/25, through 6/2].
Dance, My Darling, Dance Love story inspired by film noir/30s & 40s musicals; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-496-3052; Weds.-Sat. & Mon at 8, mat. Sun at 3, $15 [opens 3/13, through 3/30].
Five Women Waiting Their bond, from WWII in Europe to the 80's in New York; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-539-7553; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 1, $15 [through 4/7].
Forbidden City Blues Comedy delves into relations between China & America; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-582-0241; Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $39, $25 st./s.c. [opens 3/20, through 4/14].
Fortune's Fool Adaptation of Turgenev story about deception & family intrigue; the Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$75 [opens 4/2].
Helen Legendary beauty escapes mythology; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 4/8].
The Kings of Kilburn High Road Culture clash faced by Irish emigrants; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-757-3318; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $40- $45 [opens 3/17].
Miss Evers' Boys Pulitzer-prize nominee about government-run syphilis experiments; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45, $15 st. [opens 3/13, through 4/14].
'Tis Pity She's a Whore Tale of Elizabethan incest w/an all grrrl punk rock cast; Speeed, 20 W. 39th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-501-1986; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [opens 3/18, through 4/20].
Topdog/Underdog Mos Def stars in tale of two brothers obsessed w/coming out on top; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15-$75 [opens 4/7].
JUST OPENED
The Allegory of Golf Story about widow who flees her hometown; Flatiron Playhouse, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-340-1359; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 3/16].
Axis Company: Shorter Works Pieces on everything from Madame Curie to brain-sucking zombies; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq., (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Thurs.- Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/20].
The Barn Series Ensemble Collective of multicultural directors debut works, incl. Harlem Ain't Nuttin But a Word; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-0900; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $10 [through 3/24].
Bewilderness Bill Bailey's musical (he plays the kazoo) comedy is the last production at Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-221-8361; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $25-$35 [through 3/30].
Circumference of a Squirrel Paul Sparks' solo performance examines a downward-spiraling life; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 877-737-3285; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35 [through 3/17].
Cirque Jacqueline One-woman Jackie O. portrait; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-388-2484; Weds. & Tues. at 9, $10 [through 3/20].
COP-OUT Two "socially-relevant" one-acts, one of which addresses love affair between cop & activist; 380 B'way (White St.), 212-502-3500; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 3/16].
Dissonant Doubles Program of short plays celebrate women's history month; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-561-0471; Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/24].
Falling Man & Other Monologues Award-winning writer Will Scheffer offers solo musings on gay love & sexuality; the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Thurs. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/25].
Fool For Love Revival of Sam Shepard's humorous tale of romance in 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].
Hamletango Hamlet w/lesbian protagonist & Argentinean slant starring Susana Cook; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Fri. & Sat. at 9, $7 [through 3/30].
Har Har: An Evening with Harburg Harrisbrandt Comedy about trials of rock 'n' roll genius suffering from ADD; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & Ave. A), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c. [through 3/30].
The Last Five Years Dissolution of a marriage explored in a musical; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$60.
Lesbian Pulp-O-Rama! Musical interpretation of 1960's lesbian pulp fiction; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri. at 10:30, $15 [through 4/5].
Lovesphere 7 Annual performance by collective of artists & musicians exposes Plato, Miles Davis & The New York Post; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 3/24].
Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself or Everybody Deserves to Cum "Fabulous!" says Joan Rivers; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10.
The Matchmaker Just like Nerve.com but set in rural, 1950s Ireland; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 3/31].
Miracles Idiot-savant daughter creates conflict; 14th St. Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-780-0800 x278; call for times, $15 [through 3/31].
Murder on the Nile Agatha Christie's whodunit novel takes the stage; Pulse Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18 [through 3/24].
Necessary Targets New work by Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, about two women who travel to Bosnia & counsel female refugees; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $60.
No Time For Comedy 1930's play reveals daily chaos in life of comedy writer; the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw.8th & 9th Aves.), 212-505-3003; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [through 4/7].
Othello Shakespeare's characters recast as horror movie icons; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-260-4080 x14; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $12 [through 3/16]
Portia Coughlan Irish playwright explores the psyche; Times Sq. Theatre, 675 8th Ave. (42nd St.), 212-586-7829; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $18 [through 4/7].
Prodigal Bible story retold as musical & reset in Australia; the York Theater, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45 [through 3/31].
Reasons for Moving Tragic-comedy portrays breakdown in the suburbs; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 4/6].
Roses Are Brown In celebration of Black History Month, Dhana-Marie Branton's play follows five women on eve of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "March on Washington"; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 3/24].
Shopping & Fucking Dark comedy involving a love triangle, addiction & snuff films; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-505-1700; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 3/24].
Soppin' Juice Rants from gay musician/comic performer; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st. /s.c. [through 3/30].
Straight from the Rib Twenty-six monologues from women of all ages on topics just as diverse; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-799-4599; Tues. at 7, $10 [through 3/26].
Surviving Grace Story about two women who learn to let go; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$55.
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].
Throw Pitchfork Alexander Thomas' solo production addresses personal & societal struggles faced by himself & his family; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-460-5475; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15.
To You, the Birdie! Translation of Racine's Phèdre, which thrusts private moments into public, starring everybody loves Frances McDormand!; St. Ann's Warehouse, 38 Water St. (Dock St.), Dumbo, 212-966-3651; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $25-$30 [through 3/30].