STAGE WEDNESDAY 6/26 Cabaret The Double Dare Open Cabaret All ...
Cabaret
The Double Dare Open Cabaret All levels of jugglers, dancers, clowns, musicians, acrobats, sideshow marvels & whistlers are welcome to compete for the $99.99 cash prize; Galapagos Art Space, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 877-BINDLES; sign-up at 9 p.m., free.
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.].
Spence Presents?There's Salt in my Sugar Bowl Spence Cooks vents some frustration to the soothing sounds of jazz feat. guitarist Andrew Maroko & cellist Nirmal Chandraratna; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 8, $10.
Wendy Caplan's Bad Ass Lounge Act Three-hour roller coaster ride of music, comedy & mayhem; Ruby Fruit Bar & Grill, 531 Hudson St. (betw. 10th & Charles Sts.), 212-929-3343, 9, $5.
Comedy
Betsy & Katty: Ho's Before Bro's Betsy Stover & Katty Biscone reveal the secrets behind special needs beauty pageants, genital origami & gator fighting starlets; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe's new show w/25 musical numbers & targets incl. Bush, Bloomberg, Enron & Osama; John Houseman Theatre, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 2:30 & 8, $25-$50 [repeats Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2:30].
Fuck the Machine Naked Babies' Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris, under the direction of Kevin Mullaney, depart from sketch for 40 minutes of non-stop improv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $5.
Full Frontal Julie Get your gay on as Julie exposes comedy's funny truth; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (50th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16 & 2 drink min.
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Laurie Kilmartin, Greg Vacarello & Mike King; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel, Kevin Brennan, Godfrey & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 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 lets comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:45 sign-up, $3.
Improv Summit Canada's Slap Happy & the U.S.'s goga resolve their differences & pres. back to improv, though you never know when tensions will arise; the Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-330-0685; 8, $10, $15 for both shows [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Nancy Redman, Billy Burr, J.J. Ramirez, Brad Lowery & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Shang They came, they saw, they shang at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.
W&H Comedy Hours Don & Paul host weekly show w/up-and-comers incl. Ed Herro, Erin Foley, Amber Tozer & Brad Stephenson; Sweet Caroline's, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-977-3884; 8, $5.
Dance
Midsummer Night Swing Lessons followed by live Latin music & dance performances at the Fountain Plaza, Columbus Ave. (63rd St.), 212-875-5766 or [www.lincolncenter.org;](http://www.lincolncenter.org;/) 6:30, $12 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues., through 7/27].
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season continues w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
Queer@Here Sixth-annual two-week celebration of works by gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered people, which runs in conjunction w/gay pride, continues at Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 7, $15 [through 6/30].
THURSDAY 6/27
Cabaret
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles ivories in this 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.].
The Swingirls Three beautiful voices become one at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern hosts weekly night of diverse stand-up feat. comedians Dustin Chafin, Laurie Kilmartin, Sherry Davey, Greg Wilson, Kate Rigg & special guests; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
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, $20.
This Thursday Horse Trade Theater Group pres. sketch comedy by Ahna Tessler & Lauren Engel, comic relief from Todd Barry & grooves from Two Sevens Clash at the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 10:30, $7, $10 couples.
Dance
Dionysus Filius Dei A "dance opera" directed by Ellen Stewart at La MaMa, 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; 7:30, $20 [repeats Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, through 6/30].
Monica Bill Barnes pres. "When We Were Pretty" at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12 [repeats Fri.-Sun. at 8:30, through 6/30].
FRIDAY 6/28
Cabaret
The Right to Love Richard Malavet w/Ross Patterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Shauna's World Last show of the season! Shauna promises to go out w/a bang, musical number feat. Danny Cohen, Margot B. Leitman, Jonny McGovern, Becky Poole, Noelle Romano & Dennis Quinn; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.
Comedy
Mike Britt hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Reggie McFadden, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Patrice O'Neal, Antman, Dave Attell, Sue Costello, Eddie Ifft, Cory Kahaney, Tim Young, J.J. Ramirez & Buddy Bolton; 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.
The Habit Ryan Dobosh, Austin Elston, John Osebold, Jeff Schell, Mark Siano & David Swidler came all the way from Seattle to make you laugh w/sketch comedy?the least you could do is show up; the Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-981-8702; 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Richard Jeni Our mother's worst fear, a comedian w/two first names; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $24-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
The Komedy Kebob Strikes Back Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby's infamous show returns. It's just like hanging out w/your friends, except comics incl. Jordon Ferber, Tom McCaffrey, Joe DeVito & Roger Hailes are a lot fuckin' funnier; 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St. (Stanton St.), 212-473-5816; 8, free.
Phone Sex with a Stutterer And you thought call-waiting was annoying! But never fear, they'll let you know it was gr?gr?gr..great!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $7.
Sushi w/a Side of Laughs Raw fish & comedy to match w/host Eric Schayer; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, free w/dinner [repeats Sat.].
Talent Scott Hess follows BJ: The Trail of a Transgender Country Singing Star w/this spin-off set in New York talent agency?plus each night an audience member gets discovered; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $8 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 6, through 7/13].
Top African-American & Latino Comics at NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 9 & 11].
Dance
Flamenco Dancer Andrea Del Conte makes "rare" solo appearance in "A Dancer & Her Dances: A Retrospective, 1992-2002"; Lotus Fine Arts Center, 109 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1076; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, through 6/30].
Flamenco Latino "A unique fusion of Flamenco & Latin rhythms" at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (41st St.), 718-729-3880; 8, $25, $22 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4, through 6/30].
SATURDAY 6/29
Cabaret
Every Other Saturday Ann Harvey & Todd Almond's eclectic cabaret; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 11, $10 & $10 min.
Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra?& 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.
Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Mackerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dyckesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 11:30, $5.
Under the Rainbow Judy Kreston & David Lahm salute Gay Pride Day w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Chris Michael on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night 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 MC's stand-up feat. Liam McEneaney, Neal Brennan, Josh Wade, Tami Vernekoff, Nellie Stevens, Andrew Donnelly, Christian Finnegan, Bernadette Pauley, Allison Castillo & Rena Zager; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9, $10.
The Murray Hill Show: Caught in the Act Drag king Murray Hill celebrates Pride Weekend w/Ladies' Night feat. Marga Gomez, Andy & Elroi, Pink Tracy & Dee Trayn?plus the Dazzle Dancers, the Murrayettes & Lance Cruce on piano; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 7:30, $12 & 2 drink.
Off the Top of Our Heads Old-skool improv feat. favorite games w/lots of audience participation; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
Poole Party Adult swim begins when Ron Poole hosts comedy/variety show at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/31].
Live Saturday Night Minimum Wage feat. the Burger Boys gives you everything SNL doesn't, complete w/free booze; Joyous Life Energy Center, 119 W. 23rd St., #700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-352-9910; 8, $20 incl. free wine & beer.
William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Modi, Mike Britt, the Sklars, Jim Gaffigan, Keith Robinson, Ardie Fuqua, Cory Kahaney, Buddy Bolton, Joe Vega, Danielle Broussard & Macio; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy w/Kathy Lee & Neil Diamond's beauty pageant; also Wendy Spero, Marta Ravin & Dan Allen from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music from Fish and Chips?plus extra-special guest Andres du Bouchet; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
Women Dancemakers Choreographers Adia Whitaker, Quincella Swyningan, Aleta Hayes & Judith Sanchez highlighted; Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center, 30 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn, 718-875-9710; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].
SUNDAY 6/30
Cabaret
Acid Cabaret Ed Alstrom expands your mind w/Jeff Ganz on bass & Don Guinta on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
Whistling in the Dark Jude Treder-Wolff w/Wells Hanley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Comedy
ASSSSCAT 3000 UCB troupe pres. long-form improv w/special guests from SNL & Late Night w/Conan O'Brien; Upright Citizens Brigade, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7.
Broadway, Your Way Ron Poole hosts collaborative effort from the casts of The Next Big Broadway Musical & Chicago City Limits resulting in this improv two-act musical comedy at the Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves A & B), RSVP 212-995-5302; 7, $10.
The Murray Hill Show: Caught in the Act Drag king Murray Hill pres. special guests Scotty the Blue Bunny, Marga Gomez, Bob & the Glamazons?plus the Dazzle Dancers, the Murrayettes & Lance Cruce on piano; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 7:30, $12 & 2 drink.
Naked in Public Glue pres. long-form improv that's like "seeing someone else's naked dream"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
Monday 7/1
Cabaret
All Grown Up?So Far Julie Johnson makes her Judy's debut w/Steve Barcus on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Tues.].
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Comedy
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Nick Dipoalo, Godfrey & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Sherrod Small Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr & Gregory Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
TUESDAY 7/2
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None Ritch Duncan MC's stand-up feat. Julius Sharpe, Andrew Donnelly, Larry Getlen, Neal Brennan, Amanda Melson, Nicole Korkolis, Karen Sneider & Paul Horrocks?followed by happy hour!; backroom at Bar None, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 9, $5.
Giant Tuesday Night of Amazing Inventions & Also There is a Game Andres du Bouchet hosts night of stand-up & sketch comedy w/musical guests, cool stuff & fun games too; backroom at Big Sur, 1406 3rd Ave. (80th St.), 212-472-5009; 8, $5.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Comedy of Errors Sexy retelling of Shakespeare presented by the company responsible for Much Ado About Nothing, Aquila Theatre Co.; E. 13th St. Theater (Classic Stage Co.), 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45 [opens 7/11, through 9/1]..
Twelfth Night 2002 summer season stars Zach Braff, Kristen Johnston, Christopher Lloyd, Kathryn Meisle, Oliver Platt, Jimmy Smits & Julia Stiles; Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, free, tkts. req. [opens 7/21, through 8/11].
Two Small Bodies Neal Bell's revival of love/hate relationship between a detective & suspected murderer; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [opens 6/29, through 7/13].
JUST OPENED
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly reading series incl. "The 'N' Word" about saying "No," written by Alvin Eng; Tenement Theater, 97 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs. at 8, $6 [through 8/1].
American Fabulous Autobiographical look at the life of Jeffrey Strouth, who died of AIDS in 1992; the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Sun. at 9, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 6/30].
American Maccabee Did someone not tell us that it's American-themed play week? So put on your red, white & blue I&Copy; NY shirt & take in a new drama portraying the effects terrorism had on an American Jewish family; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $19 [through 6/29].
The American Revolution Brush up on history w/Kirk Wood Bromley's staged adaptation?benefit performance on 7/4 at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden; Dairy at Central Park, 64th St. (midpark), 212-501-4528; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 7/7].
Bad Women Five New Yorkers portray women of Greek mythology; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $15, $10 st. [through 6/30].
Big Top New installment of "The Pumpkin Pie Show" enacts carnival-themed gothic stories; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/29].
The Bomb Ensemble cast explores love in the nuclear era; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 866-468-7619; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15-$35 [through 7/14].
Brecht on Brecht Theater by the Blind performs selections of plays & songs by Bertolt Brecht; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
Broadway, Your Way! Audience-suggested, improvised musicals performed by the folks at Upright Citizens Brigade, Chicago City Limits & The Next Big Broadway Musical; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Sun. at 7, $10 [through 6/30].
The ButtCracker Parody of The Nutcracker, which promises an exposed "crack or two"; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 917-603-8765; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $12.
Craft Play traces a night in the life of a New York pot delivery service during Giuliani's "Quality of Life" reign?when's the Kokie's follow-up?; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 9, $10 [through 7/6].
D. Perkins Ron Glucksman's "erotic thriller" set in a NYC strip club; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 7/13].
Dear Fat Fred Garza's musical take on growing up a "big boy" & learning to accept yourself; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 718-928-6780; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $11.
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].
Endpapers Inner workings of publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Weds. & Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
Fool For Love Souls are laid bare when lovers reunite; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 5, $45 [through 6/29].
The Here and Now Greg Drozdek takes three types of character (an "exiled bohemian," "provincial native" & "money-driven commuter") from E.B. White's essay & follows them around New York City; Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-375-0859; Mon. at 8, $10.
Hiphop Theater Festival Actors, playwrights, dancers & performers join together for the third-annual celebration of culture & urban roots. This week's highlights incl. Rennie Harris' dance piece, The Repertory (Weds. at 9), Hip Hop Theatre Junction's Hieroglyphic Graffiti (Fri. & Sat. at 7:30) & Will Power's modern adaptation, The Seven (Fri. & Sat. at 9); P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288, www.hiphoptheaterfest.com for sched.; $15-$20 [through 6/29].
I Am at My Best When I Am Singing Very Quietly Brian PJ Cronin's tale inspired by readings held last March at Blue Heron Arts in which audience members suggested endings to the play; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-206-1515; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/13].
Jack Kerouac-Last Call Imagined 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].
The Last Carburetor traces Midwesterners through midlife crisis; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-330-9380; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 7/17].
Lone Drifter Return of Kevin Maher's solo show feat. nearly 30 characters; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A) 212-206-1515; Fri. at 10:30, $10, $6 st. [through 8/2].
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock incorporates 19 of her most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100.
Love's Labor's Lost Free Shakespeare presented by Boomerang Theatre Co.; Stuyvesant Sq., 16th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-501-4069; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2 [through 7/27].
Marx in Soho Howard Zinn's solo production addresses the question, "What if Karl Marx were allowed to come back and see the world today?" & discusses George Dubya, Enron & the Middle East; City College's North Academic Center, Aronow Theater, 138th St. (Convent Ave.), www.marxinsoho.com; Fri. at 7, $5 contrib.
Molested at the Movies Simone Gad's spoken-word piece about her parents, two Holocaust survivors; Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; Sun. at 4, $10 [through 6/30].
Mortal Coils Five one-acts: "After the Ball," "Domestic Violence," "Friendly Fire," Judgement Call" & "Soul Mates" by Frederick Stroppel, debut at the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-205-8602; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 7/7].
A Murder at the Church! Whodunit hiphop murder mystery w/music by Jacqueline Hankins; the Actors Playground Theater, 412 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/7].
New Plays for Young Audiences at the Provincetown NYU's Program in Educational Theatre pres. different staged reading each week. This week, Everyday Heroes by Laurie Brooks; Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal (W. 3rd St.), RSVP 212-998-5867; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, free.
Private Lives Revival of Noel Coward's comedy of veddy bad manners starring Alan Rickman & Lindsay Duncan; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75 [through 9/8].
The Prince and the Pauper musicalizes Mark Twain's novel about a man & his doppelganger; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$55.
Queer@Here Sixth-annual two-week celebration of works by gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered people, which runs in conjunction w/gay pride, continues w/"Bogie the Faggot and His Fabulous Entourage" in The Realm of the Unreal, which incorporates sex, drugs & a "coke-snorting, piano-playing prodigy with the heart of Rufus Wainwright and the soul of Elvis Costello" (Thurs. at 10:30); Plus, "A Pair of Hands: Deaf Gay Monologues" by Raymond Luczak (Fri. & Sat. at 7:30); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; $15 [through 6/30].
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; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [through 7/21].
Rough Draft Multimedia show incorporating a live band playing punk & country tunes, interpretive dancing & video monitors; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. E. (15th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $20, $15 st. [through 6/29].
Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 If you don't feel like tackling the lines or paying some kid $100 for tickets for the celeb rendition of Twelfth Night in Central Park, check out the LES version; Municipal Parking Lot, Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), www.ludlowten.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/24].
Shakes-Pier: A Midsummer Night's Dream Rev Theatre Company's pop culture version of Shakespeare's comedy; Pier 26, N. Moore St. (Hudson River), 212-533-PARK; Sat. & Sun. at 6, free.
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when exterminator discovers someone else in his bed "getting it on"; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $32-$40 [through 7/14].
Tales Told Comic bedtime stories for "precocious adults"; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-330-7043; Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, $10, or 2-for-1 for Out Professional members [through 7/2].
Three Prayers Is that all it takes to keep a family together in 1930s New Jersey?; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-5564; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $15-$20 [through 6/30].
Time and the Conways J.B. Priestley's drama set in England just after WWI; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30 [through 6/30].
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].
Twelfth Night New York Classical Theatre pres. Shakespeare in Central Park, but the catch is every scene takes place in a different location, so no snoozing!; 97th St. (Central Park W.), 212-252-4531; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 6/29].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at rise & fall of the dot-com based on his experience working for Amazon; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
Vital Signs Theater festival of new one-acts & short plays from emerging talents; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/30].
What the Hell's Your Problem: An Evening with Dr. Bob Nathelson Reality theater based on self-help seminar; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $25, $15 st. [through 7/14].