STAGE WEDNESDAY 7/10 Cabaret Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings ...
Cabaret
Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings Chris Barrett & Joe Utterback are quite the duo!; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
The Double Dare Open Cabaret Lilly Lipid welcomes all levels of jugglers, dancers, clowns, musicians, acrobats, sideshow marvels, whistlers & starfuckers to wow the audience w/chance to win $99.99 cash prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 877-BINDLES; sign-up at 8:30, free.
The Housewife's Lament Housewives on Prozac pres. their newest rock opera filled w/cup of anger & dash of bitterness; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $12 & 2 drink min.
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
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe's new show w/25 musical numbers, targets Bush (aka the Shrub), 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, mat. Sat. at 2:30].
Fuck the Machine Kevin Mullaney direct Naked Babies' Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris for 40 minutes of non-stop improv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $5.
Russ Meneve Stand-up w/Carrie Karavas, Juston McKinney, Billy Burr, Hood & Nancy Redman; 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. & Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30, w/add. 12:30 a.m. show on Sat.].
Neutrino: The Video Projects UCB's improv team Neutrino pres. 45-min. improvised video show filmed live on the streets, just outside the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
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-$15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45 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.
Dance
Here's Something that Sounds Truly Awful?Rock Stars Inc., a "dancified rock concert," continues today at Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-802-7957; 8, $25-$50 [repeats Thurs. & Fri., through 7/19].
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. St. Petersburg's Kirov Ballet performing La Bayadere, Swan Lake & Don Quixote at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; call for times, $20-$130 [through 7/20].
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. Urban Bush Women & Members of the National Song & Dance Co. of Mozambique performing Shadow's Child at the Clark Studio Theater, Rose Bldg., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 7, $45 [repeats Thurs. & Fri.].
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].
NYC Tap Festival continues w/new works & choreographers, at the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7 & 9:30, $32.
THURSDAY 7/11
Cabaret
All Grown Up?So Far Julie Johnson w/Steve Barcus on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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.].
Comedy
Hits Like a Girl A-Go-Go Lynn Marie Hulsman & Eileen Kelly host the best female stand-up & musical comedians?plus they're all bringing some free baked goods; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, 7 & 2 drink min.
Dance
NYC Tap Festival continues w/the "Tap City Gala" benefit performance at the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 6:30, $150.
FRIDAY 7/12
Cabaret
The Bitter Poet & the Sound of Angst Kevin Draine spits angry words while fronting rock trio the Sound of Angst?plus check out the go-go & belly dancers, contortionists & an opera singer vying for your attention; Sidewalk, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-932-9287; 11, free.
Tony Fusco debuts w/the Bob Kay Trio; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Ted Alexandro Stand-up w/Todd Lynn & compulsive complainer Mark Maron; 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 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.].
Honeymoon in Havana Long-form improv?that's better than contraband cigars; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 12 a.m., $5.
Hysteria Comic divas Irene Bremis, Rachel Feinstein, Cynthia Levin & Rena Zager host night of sketch comedy w/special guests; Sullivan Room, 218 Sullivan St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 917-494-1464; 9, free.
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.
Stand-Up Sushi Raw fish & comedy to match; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, 2 drink min. or free w/all you can eat special [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].
Dance
Melt Summer dance festival feat. performances by Yasuko Yokoshi, Kathleen Hermesdorf, Luis Lara Malvacias & lots of other difficult to pronounce names at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-539-2611; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sat., through 7/27].
New & Recent Choreography by Karl Anderson/Slamfest Not to be confused w/new & recent choreography by Kurt Andersen, coming soon to a theater near you; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8 [repeats Sat.].
NYC Tap Festival continues w/performances by top teachers & professionals at the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7 & 9:30, $32.
The Vengeance of Mami Wata, choreographed by Rose Marie Guiraud & performed by the African company Les Guirivoires; Hammarskjold Library Aud., United Nations, 42nd St. (1st Ave.), 212-717-5555; 6, $25 conrib.
SATURDAY 7/13
Cabaret
A Beautiful Scene w/Girlbomb & Friends Smorgasbord of talent feat. the saucy Shauna Lane, hot het trannie Via Satellite, character comedian Steve Bird, ukulele master M. David Hornbuckle & hostess extraordinaire Girlbomb; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
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.
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.
Thom Warren returns w/Michael Lavine on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
Gotham Pod Gotham veterans star as archaeologists from the future that interpret history on earth based on their "scientific" findings; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter comedy from Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Gilda Konrad, Nancy Giles, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Adrianne Tolsch; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. Bleecker St. & 7th Ave.), 212-366-5438; 6:45, $5 & 2 drink min.
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].
Dance
Dirty Secrets Artichoke Dance Co. pres. "dance-based performance work examining the trauma and consequences of sexual abuse"; Sol Goldman YM/YWHA Theater, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-971-5873; 8, $15.
Mane Kadang offers a "free evening of West African Music & Dancing," plus lessons, at Esplanade Plaza, Liberty St. (Church St.), 212-267-9700; 6:30, free.
NYC Tap Festival continues w/"Tap Masters, Tap Mentors" trib. at the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7 & 9:30, $32.
SUNDAY 7/14
Cabaret
Ginette Bernard French-Canadian chanteuse closes the Alliance Francaise's open-air Bastille Day w/a free concert, performing jazz renditions of songs from French icons incl. Piaf & Dalida, accompanied by her four-piece band; Alliance Francaise Street Festival, 60th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-355-6100; 5, free.
Dance
"MoonDance" Swing, tango & hop the night away during Hudson River Park's weekly series feat. live music by Nelson Gonzalez y Son Mundano & dance lessons courtesy of Dance Manhattan; Pier 25, Hudson River Park, West St. (N. Moore St.), 212-533-PARK; 6:30-10, free.
Monday 7/15
Cabaret
Sherri Dunn pres. salute to Billie Holiday; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th 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. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Comedy
Comedy Way Downtown Personal Relationship Management expert Gary Welz approaches life's little challenges w/humor & PowerPoint presentations; Moran's, 103 Washington St. (Rector St.), 212-465-2699; 7 & 8:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Monday Night Ray Field hosts comedy in this trendy E. Village bar feat. Greg Wilson, Dov D., Eric Alexander & Liz Laufer; Coz, 511 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-8889; call for times & prices.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Marc Maron, Kevin Brennan, Godfrey & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Gregory Rogell Stand-up w/Al Ducharme, Sam Greenfield, Carrie Karavas, Billy Burr, Rob Magnotti & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
TUESDAY 7/16
Comedy
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.
Dance
Summer Butoh Festival feat. the "legendary" Dairakudakan Company, led by choreographer Akaji Maro. Today's performance: "2001 Paradise in a Jar Odyssey"; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; 7:30, $25 [through 7/20].
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Leonce & Lena Georg Buchner's honest tale about love, written in 1836, w/music by Dead Can Dance; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-625-9848; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30 [opens 7/11].
Twelfth Night Shakespeare in the Park 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].
The Voyage of the Carcass Fast-travelling comedy, complete w/buffoons, attempting to reach the North Pole; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [opens 7/14, through 8/4].
JUST OPENED
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly series incl. Mixed Company's game show "Queen Latina"; Tenement Theater, 97 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs. at 8, $6 [through 8/1].
The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. more than 100 works over the next eight weeks. This week, dance/theater performance "http://www.media-verse.com," "Nine Eleven" & "The Franklin Thesis," which feat. Ben Franklin posing as the Anti-Christ; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Sat. & Sun. at 8:30, $15 [through 9/1].
Apple Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen debuts his "Garden of Eden parable exploring the nature of sex, secrets and second chances" in NY, as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. & Mon. at 5:15, Sat. at 12:15; $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/27].
As You Like It Gorilla Repertory Theatre pres. Shakespeare in the park?the catch is, every scene takes place in a different location?so no snoozing!; Battery Park, meet at Battery Pl. entrance (B'way), 212-330-8086; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, free [through 7/28].
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].
The Cherry Orchard Free Chekhov directed & adapted by Michael Dale?bring blanket or chair to sit on; La Perla Community Garden, 105th St. (betw. Columbus & Manhattan Aves.), 212-560-2585; Sat. at 5, mast. Sun. at 3 [through 7/28].
City of Dreams follows lovers destined for disaster, as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. at 7, Sun. at 3:30, Tues. at 6, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
Comedy of Errors Sexy retelling of Shakespeare play presented by 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 [through 9/1].
D. Perkins Ron Glucksman's "erotic thriller" set in 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].
Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? Barefoot Theatre Company's tale about a failed drug rehabilitation center & the teens who enter it; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 7/28].
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. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $45-$65.
Grandmotherfucker Pat Candaras' solo, autobiographical romp; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Weds. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/14].
The Here and Now Greg Drozdek takes three types of characters (an "exiled bohemian," "provincial native" & "money-driven commuter") from E.B. White's essay & follows them around NYC; Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-375-0859; Mon. at 8, $10.
Heroes Dream-like drama depicting life of two guys who go for broke on a long shot in life, as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Sun. at 11:20 a.m., $12-$15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
House of Trash Dark comedy pries into stereotypical middle-America w/original songs & vaudevillian lunacy; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/3].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 7/13].
I Love New York?What's Your Excuse? Satirical skits & plays exemplifying why we all love the city?what would we have to talk about if it weren't for the freaks, corner bodegas & random occurrences on the subways & buses? Part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Sat. at 6:55, Tues. at 6:45, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
Ice Factory '02 Summer festival of new works by both established & up-and-coming artists, incl. the Flying Machine's rendition of their 1996 production, Utopians, about society outcasts; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/17].
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; Weds., 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.?bring blanket or lawn chair to sit on; Riverside Park, 108th St. (Riverside Dr.), 212-501-4069; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, free [through 7/27].
Midtown International Theatre Festival Third annual month-long showing of musicals, dramas, satires & classic works continues. See "Theater" listings for dream-like drama entitled Heroes, honest & amusing satirical sketches, I Love New York?What's Your Excuse?, plus More Bitch than a Bitch, Woman vs. Superman & City of Dreams; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; www.oobr.com for sched.; $12-$15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 8/4].
More Bitch than a Bitch Black comedy about pathetic male secretary & his dominatrix boss addresses sexual politics, as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 7:05, Fri. at 7:20, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 8/4].
Pacific Overtures "One of Japan's most exciting musical theater directors," Amon Miyamoto, leads Tokyo's New National Theatre in Kabuki-styled adaptation of 1976 production incorporating Noh, Bunraku & Rokyoku; Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $60 [through 7/13].
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 9/1].
The Prince and the Pauper Mark Twain's novel about a man & his doppelganger set to music; 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.
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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $65 [through 8/4].
The Ridiculous Young Ladies Moliere performed outdoors by Random Arts; 9th St. Gardens, 9th St. (Ave. C), www.laplazacultural.org; Sat. & Sun. at 1, free [through 7/28].
Seamen: The Sailor Musical Tale of love & a few good men; Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; Sun. at 9, $15 [through 7/28].
Sexual Perversity in Chicago What? Two David Mamet shows in one month? How'd we get so lucky? Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 7/21].
Shakes-Pier: A Midsummer Night's Dream Rev Theatre Company's pop culture version of Shakespeare's comedy; Pier 84, 44th St. (12th Ave.), 212-533-PARK; Sat. & Sun. at 6, free.
Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 If you don't feel like tackling the lines or paying some kid $100 for scalped tickets to the celeb rendition of Twelfth Night in Central Park, check out this LES version; Municipal Parking Lot, Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), www.ludlowten.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/24].
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when an 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. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $32-$40 [through 7/14].
'Tis Pity She's a Whore Commedia dell'arte rendition of Jacobean tragedy that focuses on the most beautiful girl in small Italian town; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-501-2282; Weds. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6, Sun. & Mon. at 7, $15 [through 7/27].
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].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at rise & fall of the dot-com through Bezos-colored glasses; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
Two Small Bodies Neal Bell's revival of love/hate relationship between a detective & a 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 [through 7/13].
Vampire Geishas of Brooklyn When we want Geishas, we generally go to Lucky Cheng's for Chinese food, but w/the opening of this production, we might have to change our plans?now if only there was a place w/transvestite vampire Geishas that served Chinese food in Brooklyn?; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-561-9185; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 7/27].
What the Hell's Your Problem: An Evening with Dr. Bob Nathelson Reality theater based on pseudo self-help seminar; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $25, $15 st. [through 7/14].
Woman vs. Superman One woman's reaction to her husband's over-obsessiveness w/Superman, as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. at 4, Sat. at 4:50, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].