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Cabaret
"An American in Paris" Supper club welcomes back singer & pianist Steve Ross, performing French-inspired songs written by Americans incl. Cole Porter & Oscar Hammerstein & trib. to French performers incl. Maurice Chevalier; Stanhope Park Hyatt, 995 5th Ave. (betw. 80th & 81st Sts.), 212-650-4737; 8:30, $40 & $25 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30].
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics like "Stairway to Heaven" & cheesy renditions of Eminem hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].
Low Burlesque, Gin & Jazz Slip back a few decades at speakeasy-type space w/classic cocktails & ambience; this week catch Carmen Mofongo & Amber Ray w/music by Elgin Movement & DJ Muor Wiselwod; Low, 81 Washington St. (betw. Front & York Sts.), DUMBO, 718-222-1569; 8, free.
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney ups the ante for fabulous w/song, dance, comedy & vaudeville; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.
"Theatre Songs" Karen Akers sings classics by Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch & more, plus songs from the original Nine, for which she received Tony nomination; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800 ext.159; 9, $50 & $20-$50 min. [repeats Weds. & Thurs. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
"The Best of the Comics Roundtable" New weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio & Al Del Bene showing off how they've honed their comedic skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st./military.
Comedy Salsa Come judge for yourself whether these are the city's "best Latin-American comics"; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
Comedy/Poetry Slam III feat. Shang, Flowmentalz & Gemini (HBO Def Poets)?plus Rip Micheals w/DJ Mano on the tables; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 10].
Mark DeMayo His one-man show shines in the bright B'way lights; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Eight Is Never Enough! Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show feat. good ol' sketch comedy & improv, plus plenty of satire & impersonations; the Shea Theatre, 303 W. 42nd (at 8th Ave.), 800-630-7144; 9, $20 incl. unlimited drinks & food.
Fancy Julie Klausner's one-woman show "celebrates the ugliest of female stereotypes" in fun musical comedy; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 9:30, $5.
The Hopscotch Comedies Wendy Williams' sketches about singles & sex in the city; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-841-5410; 8, $15.
Gregory Vacarello Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Russ Meneve, Jessica Kirson, Steve Marshall & Carrie Karavas; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12-$20 [repeats Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 8:45].
Dance
Juilliard School Dance Division pres. "Define Eighteen," feat. two programs created by this year's graduates w/performances by Juilliard Dance Ensemble; Lincoln Center Clark Studio Theater, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza (W. 65th St.), res. req. 212-799-5000 x7139; 8, free [repeats Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 6 & 9].
Repertorio Espanol Spanish flamenco icon Pilar Rioja performs solo "The Queen of Spanish Dance," "la Fiesta Del Chivo" & other audience favorites w/co.; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; 11 a.m., $25-$40 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 6].
THURSDAY 4/17
Cabaret
"Fisherman's Famous San Francisco Burlesque" feat. live music & performances by weekly headliners Harvest Moon & Julie Atlas Muz, backed by the Xylophonic Orchestra; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10 & 11:30, $5.
Fuenteovejuna Lope de Vega's classic about murder in a 15-century Spanish village is condensed & updated into invigorating cabaret feat. hip-hop, puppetry, tap & improv; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
René Risqué and the Art Lovers Rock & roll cabaret feat. provocative pop star playboy; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
Comedy
Playmobiles Above Kleptomania creator Erik Marcisak pres. Spanish improv group; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8, $10, $8 st./s.c.
Joan Rivers If they didn't stop her at the Oscars, you can be sure there will be nothing holding back her famously barbed tongue tonight?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 6:30, $25 [repeats Fri. at 6:30, Sun. at 7:30].
"The Thursday Report" Comedy group's witty improv "makes it OK to laugh" about current events, media coverage & the crazy world in general; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.50.
Rick Toledo's Showtivation System Toledo hosts monthly show to help you help yourself, w/supporting cast of sock puppets & pop tracks; this week guests incl. comedian Chris Regan & songwriter Sam Bisbee; Barbes, 376 9th St. (6th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-965-9177; 7:30, free.
Dance
Dodge Dance Co. Ensemble portrays ways pedestrians interact w/each other in "At the corner of..." feat. projected animation & live music; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), 212-803-5181; 9, $15 [repeats Fri. at 9, Sat. & Sun. at 8].
"WorldWideWorks" Series pres. China's Living Dance Studio performing "Report on Body," examining China's cultural transitions; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $27 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2].
FRIDAY 4/18
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "the Royal We," "the Cowboy & John," "Fade In" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
Steve Byrne w/Russ Meneve, Kevin Brennan, Lisa Lampanelli & Paul Mercurio rounding out the laughs; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 item min. [repeats Sat.].
Mitch Fatel w/ Pete Correale, Mike Birbiglia & Greg Rogell showing what stand-up is all about; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest Michael Conley hosts stand-up & musical comedy from queer performers incl. Poppi Kramer, Danny McWilliams & Vidur Kapur; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Steve Marshall Stand-Up w/JJ Ramirez, Buddy Bolton & Greg Rogell; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].
Psychotherapy Live! Lisa Levy brandishes her fake psychology degree as she talks to audience members & "solves" problems w/a healthy dose of laughs; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), tkts. 212-245-1009 x 260; 8, $12.
William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. JJ Ramirez, Ellen Cleghorn, Buddy Bolton & Vanessa Hollingshead; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Les Ballets Grandiva Comedic male ballet co., feat. dancers from ABT & Kirov Ballet, pres. Swan Lake's second act, "Dying Swan" & "The Ballet School"; John Jay College Theatre, 399 10th Ave. (59th St.), 212-2061515; 8, $25 [repeats Sat].
Prometheus Dance Modern co. pres. NY debut of "Straight to the Heart," "The Deadly Day," "Decent" & "The Past is a Foreign Country"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $25 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].
SATURDAY 4/19
Cabaret
Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
Judy Garland Live! Judy Garland is back, via Tommy Femia, & performing classic hits incl. Stormy Weather, as well as tunes she never got to. This week see Survivor 2's Mitchell Olson; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
Ute Lemper German chantreuse does her thing; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 8, $30.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Joe DeVito hosts stand-up w/Bryan Olsen, Todd Womack, Erin Foley & Hank Flynn; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9, $5 & 1 drink min.
Lylice & American Standard Jen Nails takes on sixth-grader & elementary school teacher personas in "Lylice" & Jessica Allen proves she has hilarity to spare as she performs her one-woman show about living w/her crazy, mixed-up background; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & 2 drink min.
"No Name...And a Bag O' Chips" Eric J. Vetter & Dawn J. Owens host variety show w/guests incl. Joseph Rocha, All Things Walter, Randy Epley & Daniel Angus Cox?plus dumb door prizes, an after party & free bag o' chips.; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.
"The Nuclear Family" Three radioactive...er, red-hot guys pres. always-evolving musical about American family based on audience suggestions; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 10:30, $12.
"Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographer Jim Graham & burlesque artist Bex offer up "humorous & educational exploration of modern pornography" w/clips, of course!?as part of Collective: Unconscious' annual benefit; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $15, 18+ [repeats Sat.].
"The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs" Albers, wearing his trademark Brooks Bros. suit & fuzzy pink bunny ears & tail, performs crafty comedy song critiques of Martha Stewart?he did it before it was cool!?state flags & the Berenstain Bears; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), tkts. 212-206-1515; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
Sound + Vision Temporarily relocated Upright Citizens Brigade pres. multimedia long-form improvisations by two groups: guerrilla filmmakers Neutrino Video Projects, followed by Mother in the Soundtrack; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-366-9176; 10:30, $7.
"The Syrup & Butter Show" Don't go hankering for pancakes?this sketch comedy by Elephant Larry (HA! Comedy Festival, Upright Citizens Brigade) won't fill your stomach, but it might satisfy cravings for off-the-wall comedy; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 8, $7, $5 st./s.c.
T & A Comedy Tonya Nash & Allegra Barnett host comics Liam McEneaney & Christian Finnegan plus clown & "funny musician" Joanna Parsons; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $10.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Tommy hosts comedy & music artists Amber Tozer, Brad Zimmerman, Jessica Kirson & Tommy Gooch; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
SUNDAY 4/20
Cabaret
Eat Me Scotty the Blue Bunny offers up "power hour of songs, spiel & violin," not to mention tricks & treats from his circus days; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $10.
"Journeys: A NEW MUSICal Theatre Celebration" Firsthand Theatre Project pres. up-and-coming singers incl. Adam Gwon, Adryan Russ & Jason Schafer performing music by new composers in musical theatre genre ; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, tkts. 212-752-1972; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon.].
Comedy
Asssscat 3000 Upright Citizens Brigade temporarily moves down the block but keeps on keeping on w/unique long form improv feat. guests from SNL & Conan; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30 & 9:30, free-$7.
Free-Associated Press The world is sad & scary in times of war, but Freestyle Repertory Theatre's new production will make it all better w/long-form improv sketches based on audience suggestions & newspaper headlines; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), tkts. 212-206-1515; 7, $12.
MONDAY 4/21
Cabaret
AV Club Night of "comedy for the other senses" feat. Dimitri Martin, Zero Boy & Graham Willoughby performing vocal acrobatics, shadow puppets & screenings of AV Club's video challenge shorts; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $5.
Bob Morris & Karen Prager Balliett perform in Dixon Place production about straight mom & gay bachelor who tangle in "savage cabaret"; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c.
Monday Evening Burlesque Dirty Martini & Ms. Tickle host "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
Comedy
Comic Rhythm Jeff Kreisler's comedy/variety showcase feat. stand-up, music & alternative acts; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.
"Eating It: Comedy With No Standards" Jessi Klein hosts cult-comedy series feat. no-holds-barred comics incl. Joe Matarese, Greg Giraldo, Patrice O'Neal, Nick DiPaolo, Colin Quinn & Ukes of Hazzard; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.
"The Ed on a Show" Pat O'Shea hosts comedians Patrick Borrelli, Margaret Dodge & Dave Greenberg, sketch troupe the Incontinentals & poet Leonard Cohen; Freddy's Backroom, 485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn, 718-622-7035; 9:30, free.
"The Morning Show with Bradford Scobie & Laura Sweeney" Chipper morning talk show host knock-offs bombard the late-night crowd w/parody & satire...let's just hope they're funnier than the originals; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, $5.
"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. comedians working out the kinks in their routines?one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.
Sometimes Over The Summer: A One-Woman Confession Andrea Kolb's life has taken many twists & turns; her semi-autobiographical show follows woman "whose life has become a paradox" & who sets off on poignant but funny search for meaning; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $10.
TUESDAY 4/22
Comedy
"Big Daddy's Addy's Variety Review" Musical comedy show feat. the talents of Adam Roth & the Jaded Six performing original songs & covers in "Stump the Band"?a take off on "Name That Tune"; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 9:30, $6.
"Meat" Female troupe feat. Elizabeth Ellis, Reggan Holland, Margot B. Leitman, Becky Poole & Livia Scott serve up raw sketch that makes Mad Cow disease seem safe; guests tonight are Allison Castillo, Poppi Kramer & Jon Murray; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-677-5368; 7, $7.
Graham Norton: Red-Handed Those Brits are so wacky! Few more so than Graham Norton, host of popular BBC talk show & outrageous comedian, known to leave his audience rolling in the aisles; East 13th Street Theater, 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.) 8, $40.
"Rick Shapiro: Repeat Offender" Outlaw comic rains on your parade w/edgy stand-up, semi-autobiographical storytelling & plenty of mania; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; 9, $12.
THEATER
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IN PREVIEWS
Cara Lucia "Centers on the life and death of James Joyce's only daughter"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $25, $15 st./s.c[opens 4/23, through 5/11].
Down a Long Road Lubbock, Texas native who wrote I Am a Teacher in one-man show; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35[opens 5/14].
Dream a Little Dream Denny Doherty stars in musical about former bandmates John & Michelle Phillips & Cass Elliott; Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $65-$100[opens 4/23].
Enchanted April E.M. Forster-esque tale of British on holiday in Italy; Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44tth St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80[opens 4/29].
RECENTLY OPENED
Astro-Discrimination But what about non-practicing Virgos?; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Thurs. at 8 [through 4/24].
Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwriting debut; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8., mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $60.
Bartenders "There are 1,259,874 bartenders working in the United States today. This is a story about six of them"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [through 5/4].
Cafe Society "A dark comedy about the bottomless cup of coffee, co-dependence, outrageous customer service, and a teenaged girl who wants more, much more?can anyone say 'no?'"; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c [through 6/14].
Clurman Based on life of 1930s' "Group Theatre" co-founder ; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 115 E. 15th St. (betw. Park & 3rd Aves.), 800-490-1175; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15.
Communications from a Cockroach Based on Don Marquis' Archy and Mehitabel sketches; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; call for times, $10-$15 [through 4/20].
Daisy Mayme George Kelly's 1926 story of domestic life; Theatre 80, 80 St. Markís Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $10-$40[through 5/11].
Eric & Nelson: Men of Magic "Witness a classic rope illusion accompanied by Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken'"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; call for times, $25 [through 5/11].
The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.
Fashion; or Life in New York "Anna Cora Mowatt's satire of social postures and masquerades"; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $15, $12 st./s.c.[through 5/4].
Frederick Douglass Man of letters/former slave's story on stage at church where he worshipped, married & spoke; Mother AME Zion, 140-146 W. 137th St. (Lenox Ave.), 212-307-7171; Weds., Fri. & Sat. 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 3, $35.
Golda's Balcony NY premiere of play based on former Israeli PM Golda Meir; M.E.T., 55 Mercer St. (Broome St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50-$55 [through 4/27].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
Hank Williams: Lost Highway But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.
La Boheme Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) "re-imagines" Puccini's opera (w/English supertitles); Broadway Theatre, 1681 B'way (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$95.
Life X 3 Helen Hunt, John Tuturro & the phenomenal Brent Spiner (Lt. Cmdr. Data, Lore, Mark Twain, etc.) star in dinner party that serves "cruel observations and high comedy resulting in a hilarious and poignant examination of our most personal intimacies and private longings"; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $80 [through 6/29].
Nharcolepsy "Two would-be cabaret entertainers freezing to death at the North Pole?Gustave Flaubert, an accordion-playing Belgian who is no relation to the author of Madame Bovary, and his mostly-mute sidekick Nhar?have failed in their quest for the Yeti..."; Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-1767 ; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
Nobody Knows I'm a Dog The anonymity of the Internet allows six characters to lose themselves in wishful personas & fictional lives, until reality returns w/a vengeance; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 5/25].
Of Mice and Men "This is a play about people with nothing but dreams and deferred dreams in a time when dreams were essential for survival"; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/27].
The Ontological Detective NY Police Detective "embarks on seemingly common suicide investigation" & ends up "living on the edge of reality"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15-$25[through 5/11].
Our Lady of 121st Street New play by Stephen Adly Guirgis (directed by heart throb Philip Seymour Hoffman) decamps for off-Broadway; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65.
The Play What I Wrote Directed by Kenneth Branagh & starring surprise celebrity guests; Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices.
Polish Joke Comedy dares to ask the question, "Is being Polish a destiny?"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$45 [through 4/20].
Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth Tiny Ninja Theater pres. the two-inch tall Mrs. Smile as Juliet's nurse & the Scottish queen; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; call for times, $15 [through 5/18].
Salome Oscar Wilde's Salome; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times [through 4/20].
Tea at Five Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek Voyager, Ryan's Hope) portrays Katharine Hepburn in new, biographical play by Matthew Lombardo; Promenade Theatre, B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.
The Triumph of Love Princess passes self off as student of rationalist philosophy, impersonates man and woes prince; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices [through 5/29].
The Velveteen Rabbit "One little girl and her beloved stuffed rabbit discover the true meaning of love and what it is to be real"; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9753; call for times [through 5/18].
Vital Signs New Works Festival This week, "An Actor Prepares," "Galileo in the Underworld," "White Stones" & "Before the Wreckage"; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 5/11].
The Women of Lockerbie Inspired by true story of villagers who, against US government orders, collected, washed & returned the clothing of flight 103 victims to their families; Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50[through 5/11].