STAGE WEDNESDAY 5/1 Cabaret Feelin Groovy- confessions of a ...
Cabaret
Feelin' Groovy- confessions of a 60s love child Marcus Kettles shares the details w/David Nehls on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
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 Thurs.-Sat. at 8:45 & 10:45].
When Love Speaks to You International success Karen Akers brings love songs to our shores incl. two pieces from the musical The Fantasticks & French classics by Brel & Edith Piaf; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
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, Sherry Davy & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
Muff! It's What's For Dinner Butch drag burlesque from the princesses of porn & the dukes of dykedom; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 9:30, $5.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m.].
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 incl. Moody McCarthy, Brian Kiley, Craig Baldo, & Larry Getlen; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8 & 10, $5.
Dance
Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech pres. new works; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; call for complete sched. & prices [through 5/5].
Israel's Batsheva Dance Co. continues its run of Naharin's Virus, today, at BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-567-9620; call for times, $20-$45 [through 5/4].
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited continues today at NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
THURSDAY 5/2
Cabaret
Blood & Feathers Striking German singer Ute Lemper performs her trademark sexy & political cabaret at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8770; 7:30, $35 [repeats Sun. at 9:30, Mon. & Tues. at 7:30].
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 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. [repeats Fri.].
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.].
Moonlight Cabaret IV United Federation of Teachers' Theatre Group pays trib. to NY w/a musical trip down B'way; UFT Headquarters, 260 Park Ave. S., 2nd fl. (21st St.), 212-475-9546; 6:30, $10, $7 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.].
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. Deidre Sullivan, Saad Sarwena, Karith Foster, Annie Berman, Eric Deskin, Mimi Gonzalez, Steve Byrne & special guests; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
Homo Comicus They're here & queer! Bob Montgomery hosts gay & lesbian comics incl. Mary C. Matthews & Julie Goldman; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 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.
Dance
Celebrate the Genius of Jerome Robbins w/"In G Major," "Opus 19/The Dreamer" & "Fancy Free" at NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; 8, call for prices.
Jeanette Stoner & Dancers have heard it all before. They perform Small Play & Come In at 83 Leonard St., 5th fl. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-226-1576; 8 [through Sun.].
The Sequel Choreographer Marisa Beatty satisfies a life-long love of horror films at Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8, $15.
The Thing starring Julie Atlas Muz begins today & is only $5 "for artists." But, how much is it for good artists?; 129 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-802-9480; Thurs.-Sun. at 9, $5-$15 [through 5/19].
FRIDAY 5/3
Cabaret
Opie Bellas celebrates the new release of her third album, Live for Life; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:30, $15.
Daniel Isengart performs contemporary cabaret w/Bob Goldstone on piano?$65 prix-fixe Viennese dinner at 7; Cafe Sabarsky at Neue Galerie New York, 1048 5th Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; 9, $30.
Comedy
The Barry Z Hardcore Comedy Show TV's Barry Z hosts a variety of comics in 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.
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.
Live Free or Die, Bitch! Sketch comedy inspired by the economy w/skits incl. "Rat Pack Battles Radioactive Hitler" & an opening dance number; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 718-499-9799; 8, $10 [repeats Sat. at 10:30].
Kerri Louise Stand-up w/Ramont Harris & Andrew Kennedy; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].
Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Self or Everybody Deserves to Cum Real couple Epstein & Hassan star as the Black & the Jew; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-254-1109; 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/JJ Ramirez, Kevin Flynn, Ray Ellin, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead & Bernadette Pauley; 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.
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Mitch Fatel & Walli Collins; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Greg Rogell is a man on the move w/stand-up comedians Sue Costello, Walli Collins & Sam Greenfield; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].
The Ten Spot Zero Boy pres. comedy, music & virtual video feat. DJ Ironica, Master Lee, Karen Sneider, Damaris Webb, Damion DaCosta & absolution provided by Chappy Dithers?plus Master Po's Kung Faux Theater; 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].
The Vim Variety Show Faith Pilger hosts performance art from guests Angela Jones, Robert Olmstead & friends, Mort Milder & Magic Brian; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Dance
Hope Clark & Tai Dang each pres. new works tonight at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30 [through Sun.].
Island Moving Co. picks up stakes in Newport to premiere ballet by Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen at Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9 [repeats Sat.].
Lisa LeAnn Dalton & Terry Dean Bartlett are big 'ol hicks! They were also voted "The Ones to Watch in Dance 2001" by The New York Times; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8 & 10, $10.
Morgan Scott Ballet celebrates their 5th anniversary tonight, w/everything from classical ballet to modern dance, at French Institute's Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; call for times, $25 [through Sun.].
New Dance Series feat. Liam Clancy & Charles Dennis tonight at Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (8th St.), Park Slope, 718-832-0018; 8, $8-$15 [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 5/4
Cabaret
Ann Harvey w/Todd Almond on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 min.
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.
Judy Garland Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook incl. "Purple People Eater"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [through 6/29].
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.
Sing You Sinners David Sabella w/Mark Hartman & his Band of Sinners; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 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
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Leo Allen, Ritch Duncan, Jon Corbett, Julius Sharpe, Allison Castillo, Eddie Pepitone, Pat Galante, Jen Kirwin & Tim Halpern; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
Cooking w/Carmen Mofongo Everything is hot, hot, hot w/guests Noelle & Becky, Joseph Langham, Lora Marie & Tyler Fyre; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.
Loaves & Fishes-Making Miracles Out of Nothing Gecko returns w/food from seven continents & more friends incl. St. Eve, Kat, Sarah Delphine, Megan Schlow, Jamie, Missy Galore, Allisoun Meehan & Catherine Hourihan; Chashama, 135 42nd St., 212-539-3899; 8, $10 contrib.
Kerri Louise hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Vic Henley, Stephen Donovan & Lisa Lampanelli; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
Mother: Wanna Sleep Over UCB group pres. fast-paced improv that'll make you want to spend the night; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9, $7.
24 Hours of Funny Amnesia Wars pres. Jason Evans, Jen Nails, Rob Reese & Jared Robinson without scripts or common sense; Arthur's Dress Shop, 141 Ridge St. (Stanton St.), 212-465-7564; 8, $15, $24/2-day pass.
Dance
CORA Dance company holds fundraiser tonight at the Sandra Cameron Dance Center, 199 Lafayette St. (Broome St.), 718-858-2520 for more info.
Transformations II We'll spare you (and them) the subtitle. African dance feat. work of Dr. Pearl Primus at Caribbean Cultural Center, 408 W. 58th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 718-951-3645; call for time & prices [through Sun.].
SUNDAY 5/5
Cabaret
Music-The Food of?Love?! Courtney Kenny at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
Comedy
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Jim Mendrinos & Greg Vacarello; 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.
MONDAY 5/6
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. 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. [through 5/20].
Comedy
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Godfrey, Sherrod Small & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 5/7
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None Larry Getlen hosts evening of stand-up w/comics Christian Finnegan, Allison Castillo, Sean Conroy, Jen Kirwin, Ophira Eisenberg, Dan Levy, Todd Womack, Karey Dornetto, Mishna Wolff, Jess Delfino & Pat Galante; Bar None's backroom, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 9, $5.
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.
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 5/12, through 6/2].
Fool For Love The soul is laid bare when lovers reunite; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 5, $45 [opens 5/2, through 6/29].
Hospice Story of an African-American mother & daughter who are brought together after 20 years of separation intertwined w/Madame Butterfly; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $19 [opens 5/2, through 6/1].
A Night in London Two one-act plays dissect working-class Brits; Creative Place Theater, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [opens 5/2, through 5/12].
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].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at the rise & fall of the .com based on his experience working at Amazon; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 [opens 5/9].
JUST OPENED
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.
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 [through 6/30].
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].
80 Teeth, 4 Feet, & 500 Pounds Part of the New Work Now! series, which showcases young playwrights of note, this play is about three teens who commit a crime; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-260-2400; Sat. at 7, free.
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 [through 7/28].
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 [through 7/12].
Frogz Absurdist social commentary that uses life-sized characters w/elaborate masks & costumes; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 5/26].
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].
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. [through 7/14].
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].
Land & Audiovideo Disturbing & unsentimental pair of one-acts; Ground Floor Theatre, 312 W. 11th St. (betw. Hudson & Greenwich Sts.), 212-680-1027; Thurs. at 8, contrib.
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.
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 [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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$65 [through 9/1].
99 Histories Pregnant woman feels that she has no home & her memories are unreliable; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-727-3673; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 5/4].
Not What It Seems To Be is based on the writings of Argentinean Julio Cortazar; Orange Bear Club, 47 Murray St. (betw. Church & W. B'way), 212-841-5454; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 6, $15 [through 5/5].
The Odd Couple Neil Simon's original dynamic duo; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-714-7081; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $10-$15 [through 5/4].
On the Verge Three Victorian ladies traverse time & space; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-560-5629; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $16 [through 5/12].
Open Performance Night First ten to sign up, get the stage for ten minutes each; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Weds. at 8, free [through 5/1].
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 5/18].
Reading Hebron Man becomes obsessed w/Hebron massacre; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-604-4982; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 5/26].
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.
Seguiriya (the Heart Beat) Flamenco-drama about dancer who has a stroke; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15, $13 st. [through 5/12].
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].
68 Three old friends pick up where they had left off & revive all their old issues; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-780-2156; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15, $12 st. [through 5/11].
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 5/11].
The Sweepers Italian-American women experience WWII; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-5131; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$35 [through 5/5].
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].
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.
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 [through 7/28].
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 5/12].
Urban Transitions: Loose Blossoms Boy deals drugs to pay for college; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; Weds-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30, $20 st./s.c. [through 5/5].
Who Killed Johnny Hansen? A serial killer is offing anyone named Johnny Hansen?media frenzy ensues; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3044; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 5/4].