STAGE WEDNESDAY 4/17 Cabaret Feelin Groovy- Confessions of a 60s ...
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.].
James Naughton makes his New York cabaret debut w/songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Tom Waits & Randy Newman?dinner served from 6:30; Cafe Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel, 35 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-570-7189; 8:45, $50-$60 [repeats Tues. at 8:45, Thurs.-Sat. at 8:45 & 10:45].
Comedy
Ahmed Ahmed Stand-up so nice, his name is written twice; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18 & 2 drink min.
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 Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Nicole Korkolis hosts stand-up w/Val Kappa, Rena Zager, Jessica Delfino, Karen Sneider, Allison Castillo, Amanda Melson, Jessi Klein, Ophira Eisenberg & Karey Dornetto; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $5.
Comedians of New York's Bravest Karen Sklaire hosts smokin' comedy from NY firefighters incl. John LaRocchia of haz-mat 1, Kevin Seaman of Eng. 54, Steve Aleva of Ladder 7, Adam Lake of Eng. 24, Jimmy Lawrence of Ladder 126, Ed Sullivan of Eng. 211 & Billy Bingo of Ladder 126?all proceeds benefit Engine 217; Turtle Bay Grill & Lounge, 987 2nd Ave. (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-223-4224; 8:30, $20.
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/Sam Greenfield, Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Vanessa Hollingshead; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].
Colin Quinn We loved the short-lived tv show! Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Kevin Brennan, Jim Norton & Greer Barnes; 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.
W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/up-and-comers Steve Marshall, Dustin Chafin, Kevin Downey Jr. & Marianne Sierk; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8 & 10, $5.
Dance
American Ballet Theater pres. two new works, Pulcinella & Toccare, at the Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8 [repeats Thurs.].
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. four works incl. Ah Scarlatti & Ion; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.
The Fast Feet Show "Straight ahead" jazz w/tap & soft-shoe accompaniment; Teddy's Bar & Grill, 96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787; 9.
Solos Lucinda Childs returns w/three solo works incl. "Dance #4" from Dance, Description (of a Description) set to text by Susan Sontag & "Underwater" feat. text from Luisa Costa Gomez; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793 x11; 8, $25 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
THURSDAY 4/18
Cabaret
Along The Way Vocal group Bob Ross Juice Box pres. original a cappella review following six New Yorkers as they set their gripes to groovy tunes on a subway; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $10 & 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].
Debbie Lesser returns w/David Brunetti on piano & Dan Martin on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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.].
A Touch of Vegas Trent & Trudy Lee (Kyle Barisich & Genna Ambatielos) bring Vegas class to their campy lounge act parody w/accompaniment by Mr. Raymond Bernie; Dominion NY Lounge & Theatre, 428 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-473-5830; 8, $14.99 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 9]
Comedy
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. Karith Foster, Steve Marshall, Tina Kim, Hood, Susan Jeremy, Danny Cohen & special guests; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
Mike Robles Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30 & 9:30, $19 & 2 drink min.
Scagnetti Wuz Not Here Have you seen the stickers all over town? Noah Tarnow stars as Curtis Scagnetti in an "evening of misery and nonsense"; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $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
Benefit Dance Party for the Loisaida Youth Programs on the Lower East Side, feat. performances by the Latin Dance Project, ABAKUA, Mambo's Finest & more at Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd &4th Aves.), 212-353-0272; 6, $55.
Mark Jarecke Dance Modern dance pieces "Faraway Nearsighted," "SubDermal" ("?not since James Joyce has someone so successfully played with language?") & Synesthesia?if something sounds stupid, is it? Find out at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
The National Ballet of Spain perform "Entreverao," choreographed by Manolete plus the flamenco dance "El Stampio" at City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, call for price [repeats Fri].
FRIDAY 4/19
Cabaret
Diana Templeton returns w/Rod Derefinko on piano & Frank Wagner on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
The Barry Z Hardcore Comedy Show TV's Barry Z hosts this night of wild comedy at the Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-362-2590; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dave Chappelle He may be Half-Baked, but he's always funny; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 7:30].
Cojullio's Pizza Long form improv explores the intricacies of Brooklyn neighborhood & its residents. Like Do The Right Thing without the riot; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 12 a.m., $5.
The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up in back of pizza joint feat. Andrew Donnelly; Gioia Restaurante, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.
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].
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Sam Greenfield, Jim Norton, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Vanessa Hollingshead; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
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.
Russ Meneve Stand-up w/Spanky (Steven Kent); Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].
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.].
Pink Steel in "Get Thee Behind Me, Gaytan!" Alex Brewer & Ken Grobe star as Hanson Jobb & Udo Von DüYü (aka the gay German heavy metal duo Pink Steel) & rock the house w/hits: "Sausage Party" & "We Fight For Cock"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn We loved the short-lived tv show! Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Tom Papa, Godfrey, Kevin Brennan, Jim Norton & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/add. 7:30 show].
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Todd Barry & Nancy Redman; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/add. 12:15 a.m. show].
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. at 11].
Dance
Carol Nolte/Dance Collective "Local Girls" & "Warped," inspired by 9/11; Cunningham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; call for times & prices [repeats Sat.].
Two on Two No, this isn't your favorite drinking game from college, it's a work-in-progress series (been in rehearsals two weeks) w/Sarah Michelson & David Thomson; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 6, $8 [repeats Sat.].
Von Ussar Choreographer debuts w/17 dancers & three premieres at Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c [through Sun.].
SATURDAY 4/20
Cabaret
The Gift The Benita Charles Variety Show feat. Wanda Yvette, Barbie Seigle, Nhojj, Just Ramona NY & Julie Green at the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-802-9249; 8, $12.
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.
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
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ritch Duncan hosts stand-up w/Val Kappa, David Fenton, Nellie Stevens, Paul Sullivan, Liam McEneany, Jessi Klein, Becky Donahue, Ben Morrison, Larry Getlen, Pat Galante & Ed Helms; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
Felber's Frolics Comedians Susie & Adam Felber (brother & sister duo) pres. stand-up w/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.
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! feat. Chuck Sweeney as Miss Peggy Lee, Sidney Myer, Carolyn Montgomery, David Maiocco & more; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
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 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy; also Andrew Donnelly & Chris Deluca from the stand-up circuit, variety by the 10:17 Comedy Troupe, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Becky & Noelle; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
Joffrey Ballet School BFA students perform at John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-505-0526; 2 & 8, $10, $5 st./s.c.
Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company pres. traditional Japanese fable, "The Fisherman and the Tortoise," at the Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 2 & 4, $5-$20.
Washington Ballet & Sweet Honey in the Rock The Rock! (You mean with the eyebrow and?and?and everything!) Well, yes, the Rock a capella group, who accompany the dance today at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, Campus Rd., Flatbush Ave. (Nostrand Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 8, call for price.
SUNDAY 4/21
Cabaret
Personalities Jay Bradley w/John Loehrke on bass & Joe Mowatt on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Simply Lavine Audrey Lavine, straight up w/Ross Patterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
Comedy
Mario Cantone Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22 & 2 drink min.
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 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.
Dance
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. three works incl. Contra Pose & The Jig Is Up; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 2, $38.
MONDAY 4/22
Cabaret
If You Were Wondering Rick Peets performs encore w/Steven Ray Watkins on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
September 11th, 2001?The Musical Response Erv Raible pres. an evening of songs 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 Allison Castillo hosts night of laughs w/up & comers Eddie Brill, Judah Friedlander, Mario DiGiorgio, Jim David, Kyria Abrahams & Larry Murphy. 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.
Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Greg Carey, Greg Rogell, Billy Burr, Richie Byrne & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Jim Norton & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 4/23
Cabaret
I'm the Girl! Tracy Newirth joins some other girls, from different female perspectives, in a sing-a-long w/musical director Andrew Cooke; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8130; 7, $12 & $10 min.
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.
Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Hiphop station's crew hosts stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16 & 2 drink min.
KISS FM's Tom Joyner Comedy Series J. Anthony Brown hosts comedy nights allowing audience to compete for grand prize trip to Los Angeles for casting session w/ABC bigshots; winner announced 5/21 at the Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8, $15.
Lisa Lampanelli The Queen of Mean secures her reign hosting the Insult Olympics?those who hold their own can compete for the grand prize, a paid spot opening for Lisa; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Danspace Project 2002 Gala "honoring the cultural services of the French Embassy" tonight at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 6:30, $50.
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Blue Surge Class commentary revolves around arrest of two prostitutes; 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 4/21].
A Few Stout Individuals Impoverished & dying man is asked to write his memoirs; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Tues. at 8, $50 [opens 5/12, through 6/2].
Jack Kerouac-Last Call Inner struggle of the author's last night; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 866-468-7619; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [opens 4/18, through 7/14].
Measure for Measure Shakespeare's tirade on misuse of power; 45 Bleecker Downstairs, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $19 [opens 4/21, through 5/5].
The Mystery of Charles Dickens Close-up of the enigmatic author; Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.-Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $35-$65 [opens 4/18].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/the events of 9/11; the Zipper, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs., Fri., & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5:30, $40-$45 [opens 4/22].
Ricky Jay: On the Stem David Mamet-directed play revolves around sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; call for times, $65 [opens 5/2].
Thoroughly Modern Millie Musical comedy set in Jazz Age New York; Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3; $55-$95 [opens 4/18].
Transatlantica Absurdist play about love & death; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Tues. at 9, $10 [opens 4/23, through 5/4].
JUST OPENED
Andorra One resident's strife brings down a small town; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $55, $10 st. [through 4/28].
Apocalypso! Dark comedy deals w/day of reckoning, inventory-taking from "Where is my Blondie CD?" to "Who have I wronged?"; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/20].
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 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 [through 4/20].
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.
Cirque Jacqueline One-woman Jackie O. portrait; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-875-7110; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 4/21].
Closer Dark comedy about sexual misadventures of four British gen-Xers; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-714-4696; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 4/21].
Cowboy Mouth Play by Sam Shepard & Patti Smith involves tough girl & the guy that is her project; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-8732; Weds.-Mon. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 4/27].
Dearest Enemy Revolutionary War story told in operatic verse; F.I.T. Morris Haft Aud., 227 W. 27th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-243-6281; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $17-$28 [through 4/21].
Eagle Hills, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Landing Three men engage in verbal one-upmanship; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-502-8650; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 5/7].
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.
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].
Falling to Pieces: The Patsy Cline Musical Play based on the country & western singer's life; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-633-6533; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 4/28].
Family Linen Murdered mom whodunnit?; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/27].
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.
The Fugitive Girls Ed Wood's hardcore heroines are not to be trifled with; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Place (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-330-7681; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/28].
Glamour Love & heartbreak between two literary couples during WWII; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-496-3052; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/28].
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.
The Golem Retelling of Yiddish classic; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Tues. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $55 [through 5/12].
Hatched Strange tale of trapezist hatched from an egg; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $13 [through 4/28].
Helen Legendary beauty escapes mythology; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [through 4/21].
In Search of My Clitoris explores feelings relating to female genital mutilation; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; Weds.-Fri. at 8:30; $20 [through 4/19].
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.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 4/21].
Kilt Go-go dancing young man travels to Scotland to discover family's secrets; Director's Company, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-712-7458; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $30-$35 [through 5/10].
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.
Kiss Shot Musical comedy enacts a sting operation in the imaginary land of "film noir"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 4/21].
Love & Sex New Yorkers expose their quirky selves; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/26].
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.
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; Weds. & Thurs. 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.
Not in Front of the Baby Story of Catholic guilt & dysfunction; Flatiron Playhouse 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-414-8181; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Mon. at 7, $15 [through 4/27].
Placebo Sunrise Absurdism & free wine; the Pleasure Center, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-726-3054; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 11, $3 [through 4/20].
Quint & Miss Jessel at Bly Prequel to James' The Turn of the Screw focuses on two servants; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-726-1149; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2 [through 4/28].
Roadkill Comedy about friendships tested by a roadtrip; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.),212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
Ruins Romantic comedy examines a love life in ruins; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
The Secret Order Drama explores question of medical ethics; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-247-4982; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 4/28].
The Service Project Inspired collection of short plays dealing w/aftermath of 9/11; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-414-7717; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15. [through 4/27].
The Short, Violent Life of Margie Good Social revolution in 60s suburbia; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 4/28].
Showing Out exposes lives of black women in peep shows; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 5/19].
Spurn Subversive vignettes focus on rejection; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-7570; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 4/27].
The Story of a Phallus Woman One woman's unblushing devotion to the penis; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10 [through 4/27].
Straight Jacket & Tie The post-collegiate mess of three men's lives; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 4/27].
Strangerhorse Play addresses all the big issues incl. race & monogamy; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-946-2142; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 4/27].
Street Theater Colorful stories of participants in Stonewall Riots; the Eagle NYC, 554 W. 28th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-330-7043; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $10 [through 4/27].
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 10, $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 [through 4/28].
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 [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. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3; $15-$45 [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 [through 4/28].
Tango Masculino Gangster machismo in turn-of-century Buenos Aires; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19 [through 5/4].
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].
These Four Walls This examination of all-American Christian family is (unsurprisingly) both disturbing & comic; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$15 [through 4/27].
'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].
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.
The Underpants 1910 comedy adap