STAGE WEDNESDAY 3/27 Cabaret The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron ...

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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 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8:30 & 11].

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 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8:45 & 10:45, Tues. at 8:45].

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 Black & White Show Hot 97's "Crossover Negro Reese" hosts; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

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.

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 Thurs.].

Jim McCue Stand-up w/Gregory Carey, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Greg Rogell & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

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 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/up-and-comers incl. Todd Womack, Eric Deskin, Andy Vastola & Fragile Male Ego; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, free.

Robin Williams is back w/a vengeance! Legendary actor/comedian works the city returning to his stand-up roots, performing at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave. (57th St.), 212-247-7800; 8, $50-$150.

Dance

Full Cycle Tamango & Urban Tap pres. world premiere of "Full Cycle" feat. array of performers incl. a Brazilian capoeirista, a breakdancing American, world music & tap (natch); Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $35 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8].

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; 11 a.m., $25-$40 [repeats Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 6].

Tchaikovsky St. Petersburg's Eifman Ballet pres. ballet exploring the inner-workings of the composer's mind incl. "his homosexual desires, rebellious nature & desire for conventional success," set to excerpts by Tchaikovsky; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $40-$60 [repeats Thurs.].

THURSDAY 3/28

Cabaret

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.].

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.

Comedy

Bruce Bruce performs stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $22-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].

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.

The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is officially "working on it," lets Laurie Kilmartin host night of free stand-up that is quite funny, feat. Annie Berman, Corey Cahaney, D.C. Benny, Eric Deskin, Erin Foley, Leighann Lord & Rod Reyes; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.

Paul Mooney 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].

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.

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.

Robin Williams is back w/a vengeance! Legendary actor/comedian works the city returning to his stand-up roots, performing at Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; 212-721-6500; 8, $50-$150.

Dance

DTW's Around Town pres. a shared program w/Andrea Kleine's Claude-inspired by French surrealist photographer Claude Cahun & Yasmeen Godder's i feel funny today, exploring miscommunication between a man, woman & two imaginary figures; 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].

Second Ave. Dance Co./2002 Spring concert series feat. 43 NYU dancers performing six student-choreographed works, in addition to Mark Morris' "Polka" & three world premieres by Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Miriam Mahdaviani & Kevin Wynn; 5th Floor Theater, 111 2nd Ave. (7th St.), 212-998-1982; 8, $10, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.-Mon. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2].

FRIDAY 3/29

Cabaret

Ave Go Mahan stars w/Peter Kiesewalter on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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.

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.

Seduced Steve Aron performs "comic songs about relationships" w/Jason Wynn on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min. [repeats Sat.].

Songs for the Dysfunctional Texan Matthew Hardy's result of an Annie overdose & performs the songs of Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, Berlin & Loesser; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:30, $12 & $10 min.

Comedy

The Barry Z Hardcore Comedy Show Cable TV's Barry Z hosts stand-up feat. Carole Montgomery & Angela Scott; the Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Aves.), 212-362-2590; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.

Peter Fogel Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Steve Marshall & D.C. Benny; 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.].

The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up in back of pizza joint (quite a popular trend recently) feat. Jessica Delfino, Michelle Jovan; Gioia Restaurante, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.

Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night 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.

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].

Joey Kola Stand-up w/Mike Estime & Lisa Lampanelli; 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.

Jim McCue Stand-up w/Gregory Carey, Billy Burr, Nancy Redman, Greg Rogell & Richie Byrne; 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.].

Midnight Snack: The Best of Manson Roast Live Manson Roast feeds your cravings w/their best sketches & cookies!; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 12 a.m., $7.

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.].

The Ten Spot Zero Boy pres. comedy, music & virtual video feat. DJ Ironica, Master Lee, Karen Sneider, Damaris Webb, Damion DaCosta & absolution provided by Chappy Dithers?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

Don Quixote St. Petersburg's Eifman Ballet pres. American premiere of dark ballet debating lunacy & fantasy, based on Cervantes tale but set in a mental institution & performed to Ludwig Minkus score; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $40-$60 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7].

SATURDAY 3/30

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

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 Liam McEneany hosts stand-up w/Jon Corbett, Ophira Eisenberg, Chris DeLuca, Ben Morrison, Jessi Klein, Deke Haylon, Larry Getlen, Val Kappa, Carl Kissin, Tim Halpern & the music of Fragile Male Ego; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

Felber's Frolics Comedians Susie & Adam Felber pres. stand-up, cheap drinks, chicken fingers & local hecklers; Ye Olde Tripple Inn, 263 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-245-9849; 10:30, free.

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.

Hurts So Good Jackie "the Joke Man" Martling hosts insult comedy feat. Rich Vos, Carole Montgomery, Patrice O'Neal & Bob Zany at the Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8 & 10:30, $24.

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

The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy feat. "The Adventures of Anti-Cell Phone Girl"; also Demetri Martin, Johhny Spanish & Elisabeth Furtado from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Adam Wade?plus Easter egg juggling; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

The Tommy Koenig Show Veteran comic hosts variety show w/stand-up comedy feat. Karey Dornetto & surprise guests; Upstairs at the Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

SUNDAY 3/31

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

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

Spartacus The Grigorovich Ballet's 90-member co. pres. the Russian ballet in three-acts as part of "World of Dance" series at the Walt Whitman Theater at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 2, $30.

MONDAY 4/1

Cabaret

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.

2002 MAC Awards honors the best of cabaret, comedy & jazz w/presenters Bill Boggs, Margaret Whiting, John Bucchino, Julie Wilson & Jim Caruso?plus a special trib. performance for Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli by son John Pizzarelli; Town Hall, 123 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 7:30, $25-$125.

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.

Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Andres Fernandez, Patty Rosborough, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr, Richie Byrne & Jim Norton; 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.

Dance

NY Noise Russian choreographer Boris Eifman w/Nina Beilina & Marina Shoron pres. new & old dance works which explore Jewish culture in contemporary Russia; JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 75th & 76th Sts.), 646-505-5708; 8, $20.

TUESDAY 4/2

Cabaret

Water Skiing on the River Styx w/Ricky Ritzel & Jim Luzar; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Comedy

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.

Dance

Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech Season pres. gala performance feat. four works incl. duet Yo Johann set to J.S. Bach score, Apple Pie set to music by Bela Fleck & Joe McCracken, Pacific Dances performed by 11 women to Hawaiian slack key guitar music & Lincoln Portrait performed to two Aaron Copland pieces w/narration by Sam Waterston; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

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].

Andorra One resident's strife brings down a small town; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 7:30, $55, $10 st. [opens 4/7].

The Big Funk Five people regain control of their lives; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-242-2822; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [opens 3/27, through 4/22].

The Elephant Man w/Billy Crudup as the misfit; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $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].

The Golem Retelling of Yiddish classic; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, $55 [opens 4/1, through 5/12].

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 Sweepers Italian-American women experience WWII; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-5131; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [opens 4/2, through 5/5].

Swimming with Watermelons Musical portrays romance between 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].

Talk Five fictional panelists muse on race, identity & art; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $35 [opens 4/9, through 4/28].

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

An Absolutely Happy Village Russian folktale incl. colorful characters & traditional music; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st St.), 212-567-3356; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 3/31].

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].

Babes In The Woods-NY Love Us Back Nine funny & touching vignettes deal w/the NY state of mind; West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-6909; Mon. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/8].

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. at 8, $25-$35 [through 3/30].

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].

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.

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].

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. 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].

The Godfadda Workout One-man parody of fiction's most notorious crime family; the American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50, $20 st.

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. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/30].

Jimmy Carter Was a Democrat Political-comedy looks into the way things were ca.1980; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/21].

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].

Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock uses 19 of her most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $35-$75.

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 x440; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, Mon. at 7:30, $12, $10 st./s.c.

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. 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].

Mrs. Shakespeare & Mrs. Behn Spend an evening w/these historical figures; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-604-4195; Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/18].

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.

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; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/6].

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. 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].

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].

Spic Chic One-man show uses music, monologues & poetry to pres. the Nuyorican experience; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-981-8952; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through4/7].

Striptease Absurd play deals w/ freedom (no relation to Demi Moore film of the same name); Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-7570; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, $10 [through 4/26].

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.

Tent #5 WWII memoir of waist-gunner on B-24 bomber; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds.-Sat. at 9, $10 [through 3/30].

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. 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].

War Music An all-female cast adapts Homer's The Iliad; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961, Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19, $10 st./s.c.

Warriors Scotch, drugs & commercials fuel this Canadian import?too bad this isn't an adaptation of the movie; the Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.); Weds.-Sun. at 8, $20 [through 4/6].

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