STAGE WEDNESDAY 6/5 Cabaret An Evening w/Tony Messina & Kenny ...
Cabaret
An Evening w/Tony Messina & Kenny Ascher on piano at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Thurs. & Fri.].
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.].
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 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.
Homo Comicus Bob Montgomery hosts night of laughter w/comics Lois Bromfield & Jim David, plus drag king extraordinaire Murray Hill salutes gay pride month; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey & Robert Kelly; 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 Weekly open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
Three Jews & a Persian teach us all to get along w/the aid of sketch comedy; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 347-742-8562; 9, $7.
Dance
DanceWave pres. Choreography by Kids Co. Members Ages 11-18 strut their stuff at the Berkley Carroll School, 181 Lincoln Pl. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-622-2548; 7:30, $5.
Gravity Sucks! "High wire walkers, fliers & speed freaks" at the Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; call for times & prices [through 6/16].
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].
Noche Flamenca enters w/"a click of castanet, the strum of guitar & a cascade of pounding rhythm" at New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 6/16].
THURSDAY 6/6
Cabaret
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.].
Comedy
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern's weekly night of comedy feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Saad Sarwena, Leighann Lord, Steven John Gore, Eric Deskin, Mimi Gonzalez & special guest; 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.
Dance
Chamber Dance Project perform Peter Boal's Suspended; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 7:30 [repeats Fri. at 8].
Pilobolus Dance Theater Alum Tamieca McCloud performs w/her new ensemble, Restless Native Dance, at Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri., Sat. & Sun.].
Triskelion Arts New Williamsburg dance venue opens w/new work by resident company, Kick/Stand/Dance; 118 N. 11th St. (Berry St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-3577; 8, $10 [repeats Fri., Sat. & Sun.].
FRIDAY 6/7
Cabaret
Dana Hanchard performs contemporary cabaret w/Jed Dissler 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
Buddy Bolton Stand-up w/Gregg Rogell & Tony Rock; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
The Komedy Kebob Strikes Back Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby's infamous show returns. It's just like hanging out with your friends except comics incl. Jordon Ferber, Tom McCaffrey, Joe DeVito, Burt Paseos, Roger Hailes are a lot fuckin' funnier; 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St. (Stanton St.), 212-473-5816; 8:15, free.
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.
Sushi w/a Side of Laughs Raw fish & comedy to match; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, free w/dinner [repeats Sat.].
The Ten Spot Zero Boy's evening of 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; 8 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 9 & 11].
Dance
"The All-Star Tchaikovsky Spectacular" American Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty & more at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, call for price [repeats Sat. at 2].
SATURDAY 6/8
Cabaret
Medleyfyin Judy Kreston & David Lahm's trib. to Richard Rodgers w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Chris Michael on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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'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.
Sex! The Musical The public demands more Sex! & David Coffman is giving it to them in his foray into our hidden desires; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 11, $20 & $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 Ophira Eisenberg hosts stand-up w/Julius Sharpe, Deke Haylon, Josh Comers, Val Kappa, Larry Getlen, Karey Dornetto, Jen Kirwin, Todd Womack, Ben Morrison, David Fenton & William Mullin; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.
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.
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 incl. Speed Dating & Murta Stewort's Living?Forever!; also Eric Kirchberger, Marta Ravin & Jon Fisch from the stand-up circuit, variety by Mary Purdy, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Singer & Saw; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
Dance Sampler Sixteen New York "emerging & established" choreographers/companies perform for over four hours at Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 7, $16.
SUNDAY 6/9
Cabaret
Feelin' Groovy: Confessions of a 60's Love Child Marcus Kettles w/David Nehls on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Nancy Hausman w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Nancy McGraw w/David Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min. [repeats Mon. at 8:30].
Comedy
The Murray Hill Show: Caught in the Act Drag king Murray Hill yucks it up w/the Dazzle Dancers & the Murrayettes?plus special guests the Pontani Sisters & the Wau-Wau Sisters; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 7:30, $12 & 2 drink.
Joan Rivers Fresh from critiquing the fashions of Cannes, Joan will no doubt dish, dis & whine as only she can?proceeds to benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 9:30, $25 [repeats Tues.].
Monday 6/10
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.
Comedy
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Richie Byrne, Rob Magnotti, J.J. Ramirez, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr & Gregg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
The Pussies of Comedy Loud & angry comic Todd Montesi meets his equals Pat Borelli, Chelsea Peretti & Jessica Delfino; CBGB Downstairs Lounge, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 8, free & 1 drink min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey & Kevin Brennan; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 6/11
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None Ritch Duncan hosts stand-up feat. Christian Finnegan, Jon Fisch, Tami Vernikoff, Julius Sharpe, Larry Getlen, Abby Scott, Karey Dornetto, Kevin Bartini, Andres du Bouchet, Roger Hailes & Neal Brennan?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; back room at Big Sur, 1406 3rd Ave. (80th St.), 212-472-5009; 8, $5.
The Shecky Eichman Show How does one follow an interview w/their dealer? With the much adored Sarah Silverman, of course! Unpredictability is assured at Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-252-2090; 8, free.
2002 Toyota Comedy Festival The View's Joy Behar interviews comedy veteran Carl Reiner about his long & successful career for, what is sure to be, an unforgettable night of laughs; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500 for tkts., www.toyotacomedy.com for complete sched.; 8, $22.
2002 Toyota Comedy Festival incl. the fourth-annual Gerry Red Wilson Foundation Benefit w/comedians Colin Quinn, Jim Breuer, Lewis Black, Dave Attell, Adam Ferrara, Kevin Meaney, Greg Fitzsimmons & Eddie Brill?proceeds benefit the fight against Spinal Meningitis; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-307-4100 for tkts., www.toyotacomedy.com for complete sched.; 7:30, $35 & $45.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Alexandra's Web Twenty years later, a woman confronts the man she had sexual relations with when she was 16 & questions if it was rape; Pulse Ensemble Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $18 [through 6/23].
Elvis Orders a Mai Tai, T & J Market Two one-acts?one realistic, one fantasy; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 718-622-5014; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 2, $14, $12 st./s.c. [opens 6/7, through 6/23].
Endpapers Inner workings of a publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45-$65 [opens 6/23].
Other Love Rev. Billy's solo retelling of chance encounter on sidewalks of New York; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Fri. & Sun. at 8, Sat. at 10, $10 [opens 6/9, through 6/23].
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; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$55 [opens 6/16].
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; Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30 [opens 6/13, through 6/30].
When We Dead Awaken closes out the Ibsen series at Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 6/9, through 6/23].
JUST OPENED
Agnes of God Provocative play questions the sanity of a young nun; Trinity Lutheran Church, 164 W. 100th St. (Amsterdam), 212-877-0509; Sat. & Tues. at 8, $10-$15 [through 6/16].
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly reading series incl. "Snow/Snapperdazzled," tackling racial issues; 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].
Becoming Bernarda traces the growth of Lorca character from shy girl to capable woman; Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. at 8 in English; Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6:30 in Spanish, $40 [through 6/16].
Big Top New installment of "The Pumpkin Pie Show" enacts carnival-themed gothic stories; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/29].
Big Vagina Monologues & Unemployed Two wacky & outrageous solo comedies; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Tues. at 8, $5 [through 6/25].
Birdy's Bachelorette Party Interactive night feat. girls going wild, from co-creator of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding; Culture Club, 179 Varick St. (betw. King & Charlton Sts.), 212-352-3101; Fri. at 8 & 10:30, $60 [through 6/21].
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].
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].
Circle A sprawling cast of characters find their lives linked in an array of settings; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, mat. Sun. at 5, $30 [through 6/16].
Culture Bandit & Darwaza Two plays explore the meaning of culture; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-929-0900; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/8].
Dancing at Lughnasa The consciousness of five sisters is awakened when they come into possession of a radio in the Irish countryside; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3; $15 [through 6/9].
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].
Ensemble Studio Theater's Annual One-Act Play Marathon feat. playwrights such as Romulus Linney & Horton Foote; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-864-5400 or www.ensemblestudiotheater.org for showtimes; $30 [through 6/16].
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., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 5, $45 [through 6/29].
Grandmotherfucker Pat Candaras' solo, autobiographical romp; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Sun. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/14].
Ground Control Free for All Suburban Vampire Productions' night of "insanely funny bullshit"; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 718-963-7004; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10 [through 6/15].
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.
I Love My Wife Originally produced in the 70s, this comedy deals w/swinging couples; Cap 21 Theater, 15 W. 28th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, $12.50-$15 [through 6/8].
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].
Karen Black: A View of the Heart Award-winning actress looks into the lives of American women from all walks of life; Joe's Pub at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; Fri. at 7, $25-$30.
LOpSiDeD Alex Bond's play about eight breast cancer survivors, incl. one gay male; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 917-314-6055; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 6/15].
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.
One Shot, One Kill To serve & protect?harsh realities of war's morals; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 6/9].
An Order of Chaos Long-form improv set in restaurant w/audience calling the shots; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $12 [through 6/16].
Oresteia New adaptation of Greek tragedy; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/15].
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].
Popera! Pop & opera merge in the vocal stylings of drag queen Shequida; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $20 [through 6/8].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/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 7, $40-$45.
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].
Room Based on the writings of Virginia Woolf, this one-woman show explores the beauty in the mundane; 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, $30-$40 [through 6/16].
Self Defense or Death of Some Salesmen True story of a prostitute who kills seven men?self-defense or serial murder?; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, $15-$18 [through 6/15].
Sex! The Musical Comedy about hidden desires; Danny's Skylight Room 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; Sat. at 11, $20 [through 6/15].
Sirens Festival Third annual presentation of female-written one-acts incl. "Kitty Logic" by Vivian Paxton; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3:30, $15 [through 6/16].
Slab Dark, reality-obsessed comedy pushes the limits when director decides to literally axe a cast member; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-539-6728; Thurs.-Mon. at 8, $15 [through 6/10].
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 6/16].
The Story of #9 Unusual tale of love set in Cape Cod; Galapagos Art & Performance Space, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 212-631-1190; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
Tales Told Comic bedtime stories for "precocious adults"; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-330-7043; Tues. at 7:30, $10, or 2-for-1 for Out Professional members [through 7/2].
The Tempest Classic Shakespeare wrought w/great attention to detail; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12-$15 [through 6/8].
Thin Walls Urban microcosm comments on the meaning of community; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/15].
This Thing of Darkness Author of Prelude to a Kiss, Craig Lucas, co-wrote play reflecting on importance of love; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 6/16].
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.
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].
Top Girls British satiric drama asks whether women can truly have it all; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-841-0326; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 6/16].
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].
Triptych Physical theatre interweaves three pieces pondering sex roles & expectations; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-448-6264; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/16].
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.
The Velvet Rut David Bucci's "slacker satire of punks, posers and revolutionaries, offering a vision of youth culture at war with itself"; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Sat. at 11, Mon. at 7, $15 [through 6/15].
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; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 7:30 & 10, mat. Sun. At 3, $25, $15 st.