STAGE WEDNESDAY 3/20 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.].
Once more With Love Tony winner Melba Moore performs standards & traces her career highs incl. medley from Hair w/the Levi Barcourt Trio; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8:30 & 11, $30 & $15 min.
Something to Live For Imani Q'ryn performs songs from the American tradition feat. composers Foster, Sondheim, Blake & Strayhorn; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c.
Step Right Up Aaron Lee Battle returns w/the Mark Hartman Trio; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun. & Mon.].
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.].
The Biggie Show Larry Amoros hosts; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
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 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 stolen restroom signs!; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $7 & 2 drink min.
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.
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 Thurs. & Sun.].
Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night satisfies even the strangest w/jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-726-1935; 8, $5.
The Naked Happy Hour Performer Gary Welz uses seminar tactics to improve your love life; PSNBC at H.E.R.E, 145 6th Ave. (Dominick St.), 212-647-0202; 7:30, free w/reservations.
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.
Shang Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $17 & 2 drink min.
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/up-and-comers incl. Shauna Lane, Kevin Downey Jr. & Elisabeth Furtado plus a bit of sketch comedy for good measure; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, free.
Dance
Full Cycle Tamango & Urban Tap pres. world premiere of "Full Cycle" feat. varied performers incl. a Brazilian capoeirista, breakdancing American, world music & tap (natch); Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $35 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 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 Fri. at 8, Sat. & Sun. at 3].
THURSDAY 3/21
Cabaret
Being Green: A Collection of Irish Songs Colm Reilly celebrates St. Patrick's Day a few late w/D. Jay Bradley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Ladyfinger Meryl "Lady" Finger is large & in charge providing glamorous burlesque w/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
Joy Behar The only View member we laugh with, instead of at, performs stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $25 & 2 drink min.
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. at 8, Sat. at 10].
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].
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. Angelo Lozado, Sherry Davey, Exiene Loftgren, Karith Foster, Laurie Kilmartin, Paul Horrocks, Starla Murasz & Bob; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
Emo Philips Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $20-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7].
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
Body of Work Offspring Dance Co. pres. works by emerging choreographers incl. Cynthia Anne Krempetz, Zenobia Taylor, Mary Ann Wall & Jennifer Weddel; Mulberry St. Theater, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd fl. (Bayard St.), 212-349-0126; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
DTW's Around Town pres. Donna Uchizono Co. in State of Heads, exploring anticipation & premiere of new collaboration entitled Low; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20, $14 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
Freedumb Japanese-American Nami Yamamoto explores the meaning of freedom through dance & post Sept. 11th observations feat. performers incl. Yamamoto, Johanna S. Meyer & Karen Sherman; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288, www.ps122.org; 8:30, $17 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Maffei Dance Co. pres. choreographer JoLea Maffei's prog. feat. world premieres incl. Penumba, Visible & solo work Wound, 2001's Bypass/Interchange & 200's Multimatrix; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-496-5497; 9, $15 [repeats Fri. at 9, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30].
FRIDAY 3/22
Cabaret
Ave Go Mahan stars w/Peter Kiesewalter on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min.
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 Schiffmann; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.
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.
Comedy
The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up in back of pizza joint (quite a trend recently) feat. Prescott Tolk, Norman K., Todd Montesi & Michael Dermansky; Gioia Restaurante, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.
Craig Gas Stand-up w/Jim David & Tom Alexandro; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].
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].
Girls, Girls, Girls Ladies rule the stand-up scene tonight feat. comedians Girlbomb, Wendy Spero, Gina Brillon, Bex and others; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, free.
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.
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; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Wendy R. Williams pres. singles comedy that reveals "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].
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 Mendrinos Stand-up w/Walli Collins, Vic Henly & Nancy Redman; 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.].
Tracy Morgan SNL cast member does stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $24-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 9:30].
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.].
Phone Sex With A Stutterer And you thought you couldn't get off! David Leopold's one man show based on the life of actress Vera Czymillitude; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $7.
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" 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
Nancy Meehan Dance Co. pres. "12 Feet on a Wooden Plane" feat. dancers Meg Batterson, Erin Crawley-Woods, JM Leary, Frances Rosario, Corinne Sarian, Kate Taylor & Jeannine Wagner; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance combines research & imagination to pres. solos incl. premieres of Dance of the Elements feat. lavish costumes & Orlando inspired by Virginia Woolf's novel; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Vision Begins Choreographer Jill Sigman pres. multi-media performance reflecting on legacies of the 60s incl. feminism feat. video footage & a prayer to 'St. Condoleeza Rice' at Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 w/post-performance discussion].
SATURDAY 3/23
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.
Medleyfyin 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 Dyckesman, 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
A Beautiful Scene With Girlbomb & Friends Girlbomb hosts eclectic salon of music, comedy & shock value w/guests incl. Prof. Kiffy Apocope & his assistant Touching You; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
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/Eugene Mirman, Jessica Delfino, Damion Sammarco, Allison Castillo, Patrick Borelli, David Fenton, Nicole Korkolis, Margot B. Leitman, Jen Kirwin, Bryan Olsen, Noelle & Becky; 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 Koenig Show Veteran comic hosts variety show w/stand-up comedy feat. Mike Matera, Jason Jung, Gregory K. & Karen Sklaire; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation pres. performance by artistic director Lori Belilove (also book signing & discussion by Duncan's biographer Peter Kurth); the Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-546-2656; 3-4:30, free.
Lydia Johnson Dance pres. works incl. 1999's Hymn, 2001's American Standard & two premieres feat. a new work set to Steve Reich's "Triple Quartet" & Sonata, Opus 53; Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts.), 212-870-6784; 8, $20 dancers/st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 3].
Spring 2002 Choreographers' Showcase feat. new works by guests incl. Sarah Baker & Cari Cunningham, Marcela Bragagnolo, Marcea Daiter, Freespace Dance, Elena Kunikova, Lonné Moretton, Matt Williams & Nina Buisson; Ballet Arts at City Center, 130 W. 56th St., 6th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $10, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 5].
Twelfth Season of Ballet Builders pres. works by ballet choreographers incl. Ian Carney, Colleen Cavanaugh, Penelope Freeh, Salim Gauwloos (Slam), Ryan Kelly, Stephen Mills, Gina Patterson & Gabriela Poler at the French Institute's Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 8, $25 [repeats Sun. at 3].
SUNDAY 3/24
Cabaret
Annual Academy Awards Party feat. free cinema snacks & 50-50 Oscar ballots?benefiting the Actor's Fund AIDS Initiative Program; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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
Steve Marshall 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.].
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.
Robin Williams is back w/a vengeance! Legendary actor/comedian works the city returning to his stand-up roots, performing first at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. (betw. Ashland Pl. & St. Felix St.), Bklyn, 718-636-4100; 8, $50-150.
Dance
Dance Forum: Works-in-Progress by Brooklyn Choreographers pres. new works by Deborah Abramson & Eden Mazer, Anna Sperber & Spela Sterle, Karinne Keithley, Jessica Reese Dessner & Nathaneal Buckley; the Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern Parkway, Bklyn, 4, free w/museum admission $6, $3 st./s.c.
Swing Dance Night Join bandleader Lavay Smith & her Red Hot Skillet Lickers for a jump jiving evening of swing; West Side 92nd St. Y, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave & Central Park West), 212-996-1100; $20, $15 adv.
MONDAY 3/25
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 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.
Lisa Lampanelli Self-proclaimed "Queen of Mean" lashes out; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.
Jim McCue Stand-up w/Gregory Carey, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Greg Rogell & Richie Byrnes; 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.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Godfrey (from that Bravo reality show), Jim Norton, Greer Barnes & Sherrod Small; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Robin Williams is back w/a vengeance! Legendary actor/comedian works the city returning to his stand-up roots, performing next at the Beacon Theatre, 2124 B'way (betw. 75th & 76th Sts.), 212-496-7070; 8, $50-150.
TUESDAY 3/26
Cabaret
Feels Like Home Diane McCulloh w/Art Weiss on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
New Standards Young but seasoned performer Melissa Errico makes her cabaret debut w/Lee Musiker on piano; Cafe Carlyle, 35 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-570-7189; 8:45, $75.
The Roger Edens Songbook Morgan Sills performs songs written by the Academy Award winning composer, Lyricist & producer at Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $15 & $10 min.
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.
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.
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].
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].
The Elephant Man Billy Crudup plays the misfit; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $50-$75 [opens 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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 4/8].
The Ninth Circle Psychological odyssey w/backdrop of the onrushing 80s; 45th St. Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 3/26, through 4/6].
Swimming With Watermelons Musical portrays romance betw. GI & Japanese woman post-WWII; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-3874; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3; $15- $45 [opens 4/11, through 4/21].
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].
What the Hell's Your Problem: An Evening With Dr. Bob Nathelson Self-help sendup; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-354-2220; call for times, $25 [opens 3/28, through 4/20].
JUST OPENED
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].
Bender Quirky pop-culture skewering comedy; The Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-966-3651; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 9, Sat. at 10, $10 [through 3/31].
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].
"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, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [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 [through 4/14].
Cirque Jacqueline One-woman Jackie O. portrait; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-388-2484; Weds. at 9, $10 [through 3/20].
Cloud Nine Race & gender are contrasted in Victorian Africa & late 70s London for an overall comic effect; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-254-5857; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19 [through 4/6].
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 [through 3/30].
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; Thurs.-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].
Five Women Waiting Their bond, from WWII Europe to 80s 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].
Fool For Love Reviving 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].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $39, $25 st./s.c. [through 4/14].
Freedumb Explores post-9/11 global & personal awareness; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 8:30, $17.
The Glass Menagerie "Opera w/a twist" rendering of the classic; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15-$30 [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].
Icarus & Aria Hiphop verse tale of young & tragic lovers; La Tea Theater, 107 Suffolk St. (at Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/30].
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.
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].
LuLu Lolo Takes Her Hat Off To The Fair Sex-Unfair Victims One-woman show pres. true stories of three women wronged by society; LES Tenement Theater, 90 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233, ext. 440; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, Mon. at 7:30, $12, st./s.c. $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].
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. [through 4/14].
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; Weds.- Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [through 4/7].
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].
Redhook Audience chooses ending of this rock opera about gang rivalry; Lambs Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 9, Sat. at 4 & 8, $20.
Riff Raff Gritty one-act by Laurence Fishburne; Juilliard Theater, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-769-7406; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, $15.
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].
'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 [through 4/20].
Third Rail Hobo One-man show gives life to twelve characters on subway platform; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $12.
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].
The Underpants 1910 comedy adapted by Steve Martin; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [through 4/28].
Up, Up and Away "Inflatable theater" makes creative use of balloons; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 4/14].