STAGE WEDNESDAY 7/23 Cabaret Elvis: Live ...
Cabaret
Elvis: Live and Impersonated! Catch the sideburned-one, straight off the bus from Vegas & dressed to kill in sequins, weekly; Trailer Park Lounge & Grill, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10, free.
Girlsalon Up & coming queer performance artists incl. Murray Hill, Michal & Michelle Matlock; Meow Mix, 269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688; 8, $7.
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics incl. ìStairway to Heavenî & cheesy renditions of Eminem hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney ups the ante for fabulous w/song, dance, comedy & vaudeville incl. lasso specialists, acrobats & jugglers; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.
"Shock and Awe A-Go-Go!" Hosts Epstein & Hassan ("the Black & the Jew") pres. "wet-dream play" feat. fetish acts & eroctic circus entertainment for gays & breeders alike; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 11, $15 [through 8/30].
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names incl. "the Royal We," "Fade In," & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.].
Eight Is Never Enough! Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show feat. good ol' sketch comedy & improv-plus plenty of satire & impersonations; Club Esquilita, 301 W. 39th St. (8th Ave.), 718-204-4987; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
An Evening of Comedy and Music MTV's Laura Lipshitz (Say What Karaoke) hosts; Lucille's, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-354-7189; 9, $10.
The Happy Hour Drink yourself silly w/ha ha honchos incl. Deidre Sullivan, Tim Halpern, Shecky Beagleman & Matt Stueck; Downstairs at Porters, 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-242-2422; 8:30, $7 & 1 item min.
Joan Rivers She's a funny bitch, see for yourself-proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), res. req. 212-533-7000; 8, $25 [through 8/27].
Dance
Barefoot Dancing Sachiyo & Ito perform Okinawan dancing & lead visitors in form of dance inspired by the sea. Taiko drums & Fue flute set the mood; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Independence Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 7, $4, $2 st./s.c.
Dance That Dares Twyla Tharp Dance pres. NY city-premiere of "Westerly Round" & revival of Tharp's 1970 classic, "the Fugue," "a trio set to the music performer's own dancing feet"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, through 8/9].
Imago Tijl Bringing Neerpelt Belgium to Union Square, Imajo Tijl dancers take the "audience on a surprising journey" with an exhilirating performance; Union Square Park, 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave.) 1:45.
"Jazzdance" There's nothing but heart in Danny Buraczeski's "Beat," blood-red costumed dancers make thier way through the cardiovascular system. Also, "Las Quatro Estaciones," inspired by Thoreau & Emerson's poetic versus & signature piece "Swing Concerto" feat. the music of Benny Goodman & Artie Shaw; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 2 & 8, $38 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8].
The Second-Annual International Dance Festival Dedicated to uniting local, national & international artists, the festival's first week pres. Air Dance Bernasconi, En L'Air Aerial Dance Theater & Browyn Sims & NY city-based Notario Dance Co. w/performances accented by the founder's love of circus & gymnastics; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8, $20-$25 [repeats Thrus. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 6, through 8/10].
"Vaseline Intensive Care Smooth Moves National Dance Finals" East & West Coast winning couples go "toe-to-toe." Judges, incl. ballroom dance champions & L.A. celeb dermatologist Dr. Helene Rosenzwieg, ensure the best skin, wins! Followed by dancing to rhythms of authentic Cuban charanga orchestra; Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave. (betw. 62nd & 65th Sts.), 212-721-6500; 6:15, free.
THURSDAY 7/24
Cabaret
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Variety Night Cirkus fun w/ringmistress Philomena Bindlestiff's crew of high-flying, hula-hooping, sword-swallowing freaks; Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (Stillman St.), Williamsburg, 1-877-BINDLES; 10, $10.
Marga Gomez Lesbian comedian Gomez's new stand-up show; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
Kate's Chink-O-Rama Hot fly Asian girls, anyone? MC C. Diddy, aka Chink Daddy, is leaving Kate's Chink-O-Rama & the fine dancers of this campy revue for Finland's greener pastures. Catch him while you still can; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $17.
Magical Madness Cadabra, Cardone & Gorlick perform weird rituals & the "warlock test," plus tricks incl. voice-throwing & mind-reading; Tagine Dining Gallery, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 8, $10.
Starshine Burlesque Weekly smorgasboard feat. local stars performing comedy, music, magic & titillating stripteases-plus Meat Mistress womans the turntables; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5.
Comedy
Shecky Beagleman Stand-up; Downstairs at Porters, 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-229-2878; 9, $7 & 1 item min.
Bill Bellamy This guy's old school. Remember MTV Jams? Yeah, us neither, but we hear it was funny; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $32-$35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
Love, Death, Disaster, and More Death David Storck directs four comedies; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $10, $8 adv.
Paul Mooney Stand-up from self-proclaimed "race man," responsible for In Living Color's "Homey the Clown" skit. Not going to see this guy? Homey don't play dat!; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22-$28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].
No Relation Comedy Anthony DeVito & Joe DeVito-not related, hence name of show-host comics from cable, late night tv & local clubs; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9-10, $5 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Midsummer Night Swing Season's final run feat. Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie Band's traditional Zydeco & Cliff Korman's Gafieira Dance Club's mix of Brazilian big band w/ballroom orchestra; Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave. (betw. 62nd & 65th Sts.), 212-721-6500; 6:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
The Thinnest Woman with the Fewest Wrinkles Wins Caricature-like performance highlights serious message-the absurdity & dangers surrounding the idea of the physically flawless female; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
FRIDAY 7/25
Cabaret
The Galapagos Floating Vaudeville Night Tango on a trapeze? Burlesque! Why wouldn't you go see this "amazing confluence of talent & ambience" hosted by Von Von Von; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Hootenanny: A Dance Party Extravaganza Posse up w/the Hootenanny family, ya'll! The mantra here is, "everything is better with go-go dancers" incl. three dance numbers, local music acts, fake eyelashes & big hair; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $7 [repeats Sat.].
The Next Big Broadway Musical Imrovised two-act musical comedy, where audience participation is a must; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Ave.) 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Red Hot Follies Sean Devney pres. old style vaudeville act feat. comedy & dog tricks; Harlem Karate Institute, 2234 3rd Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 121st & 122nd Sts.), 212-591-1294; 8, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Comedy
The Comedy Stylings of Jim David along w/DC Benny, Andrew Kennedy & Ted Alexandro; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $16 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Sam Greenfield, Richie Byrne & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8, $7 & 2 drink min.
The Grown-Ups Playground & Undiscovered Treasure Pretend you're a pirate & dig for hidden booty in this sandbox of improv comedy; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 6, $10 & 2 drink min.
"I Caramba" Latin American comedy from Greg Vacarello, Rod Reyes, Angelo Lozado & Ruperto Vanderpool; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15.
Komedy Kebob Meat on a stick is always funny! Comedians from MTV & Comedy Central; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Bklyn, 718-302-3313; 8:30, free.
SYM Family Create your own sitcom by picking characters & plot, then they do the rest, because honestly you're not that funny; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7 [through 8/8].
Women Clearly Want Monkeys Right? Sketch comedy by Rob Blatt & Sam Riegel; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
Dance
Nicholasleichterdance/Doug Elkins Dance Nicholas Leichter premieres new segment of "Never End" & "Free the Angels" injecting modern dance w/hiphop & African dance. Elkins' Co. pushes traditional line toward the invisible & performs "I Hear Mermaids Singing"; Central Park SummerStage, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-366-CPSS, www.summerstage.org; 8:30, free.
SATURDAY 7/26
Cabaret
Gilligan Stump! & Tha Perfesser BrokenArmProductions pres. hilarious guitar player/singer Gill & his quirky, quiet sidekick Tha Per in comedy, theater & rock show craziness; Horse Trade Theater Group, 94 St. Marks (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A) 11, $8, $6 adv.
"Good Girls Don't, But Indian Girls Do" Vijai Nathan's hilarious look at the underbelly of an Indian American family is Gandhi meets Pretty in Pink; The Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-255-5438; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
"Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand Live!" Divas Tommy Femia & Steven Brinberg reprise the duos' classic CBS duets from 40 years ago w/a few new tunes; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $25 & 2 drink min.
The One Madiva! No cash to see the real Madonna? See her favorite faux instead, along w/her "ravishing," "sinsational," "goddess" friends, feat. singer/songwriter Miss Glorya Wholesome; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-802-9502; 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $15-$20.
The Sexy Man Show Male revue produced by women, for women, feat. drag host, comedy & hunky dancers; Discotheque, 17 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-352-9999, 212-807-6795, www.thesexymanshow.com; 7:30, $25-$30.
Comedy
Todd Barry Stand-up w/Donell Rawlings, Dean Obeidallah, Russ Meneve & Greg Vacarello; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15.
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha MC Ritch Duncan pres. laughs from comedians incl. Jonathan Corbett & Val Kappa; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5.
A Chinaman in New York Don Eng brings "dance, fun & lunacy" to the stage-plus free fortune cookies; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $7.
The Fifth Dentist Improv & sketch comedy group; Joyous Life Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. Suite 700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), res. req. 212-352-9910; 8, $10.
It's the We Are Back Show! Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch's comedy/variety troupe 10:17 pres. comedians Steven John & Kyria Abrahams w/variety by Kevin Maher; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
"No Name...& a Bag O' Chips" Eric J. Vetter & Dawn J. Owens pres. comedy & variety w/Chris Griggs, Vince Martin, Kathy Zimmer & Todd Montesi. Come to laugh your ass off & get free chips!; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.
Off the Top of Our Heads All we can say is fast-paced & hilarious; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
Pod v2.1 Time travellers from 5047 have returned to make fun of us & our backward ways...; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
"Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv-provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Tommy Koenig Show Comedy variety show for those 18+; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), res. req. 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
The New York Chinese Folk Dance Co. You can't find a better backdrop for watching Chinese folk dancing than the Pierrepont Wildfowl Marshes' colorful Chilean flamingos; Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Parkway (Fordham Rd.), 718-367-1010; 5:30, $8, $5 s.c.
SUNDAY 7/27
Cabaret
Downtown Revivals Special, one night performance by brightest & best stars of cabaret. Tonight, comedy singer/instrumentalist Mark Nadler performs Tschaikowsky, among other Russians; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
The Kick Ass Clown Cabaret Is free beer worth volunteering for full clown immersion? You decide when multiple clown troupes, incl. the John Brown Clowns & Mr. Mustard, give you nightmares inspiration-also live music from the Depressionaries; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $12, $6 w/tie.
"Make Love" Just another controversial performance artist (Karen Finley) doing the 'Liza Minneli as an exploration of the current chaotic state of the union' thing; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-2680; 8, $20.
Monday Evening Burlesque *BOB* pres. TZ w/leg-kicking & tassle-twirling fun for all you naughty freaks out there; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
Comedy
Gotham All Stars Professionals take over the mic tonight; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
How Bazaar & Crux Four ensembles in two hour-long pieces-McKellog Report & Pembo (7:30 p.m.)-feat. improv & audience-inspired scenes w/crazy characters in unusual situations; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8:30, $5.
Leigh Garrett Comedic sketches; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9, free.
MONDAY 7/28
Cabaret
An Evening with Brett Somers Star of stage, silver screen & boob tube performs her musical memoir w/help from musical director Mark Cherry; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $15 & $10 min.
An Evening with Carol Channing Richard Skipper gives you Carol, platinum hair & all; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $20 & 2 drink min.
Laura Bell Bundy & Amber Rhodes Bundy (Hairspray's Amber Von Tussle) & singer/songwriter Rhodes, mix original "feel-good" pop tunes w/ cover songs in a set these Kentucky girls are sure you'll love; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $10.
Comedy
"Six Eggs Comedy" Ed Herro hosts six of NY's funniest; Patio, 31 2nd Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-460-9171; 8:30, free.
"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods brings you the best of stand-up from Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards, Steve Byrne, Kyle Grooms, Dawnel Rawlings & Rondel Hartley; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
TUESDAY 7/29
Cabaret
Lapis Luna performs 1930-1950 era music inspired by Ellington, Mercer, Cole Porter, the Gershwins & Jobim; the Bubble Lounge, 228 W. B'way (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-431-3433; 8 p.m.-12 a.m., 2 drink min.
Comedy
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly comedy/variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-981-9722; 8, $5.
The Original Girls, Girls, Girls! Starring the Food Channel's Lynn Koplitz (How to Boil Water); Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-877-4766; 9, $10.
THEATER
Boobs! The Musical "The world according to Ruth Wallis" w/songs from her old catalog & book by Steve Mackes & Michael Whaley; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $50-$55.
The Daughter-in-Law D.H. Lawrence wrote this play-about tension-filled marriage (blame the mother)-in 1911, but no one even knew about it until 1965; Martin L. Platt dir. this resurrection; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; tkts 212-315-0231; Wed. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19.
Dream a Little Dream Denny Doherty stars in musical about former bandmates John & Michelle Phillips & Cass Elliott; Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $45-$100 [through 8/31].
Edge Angelica Torn plays Sylvia Plath; DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Wed.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $40 [through 9/20].
Enchanted April E.M. Forster-esque tale of British on holiday in Italy; Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44tth St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55 [through 8/31].
The Feast of the Goat and more, this summer, from Repertorio Espanol; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times & prices [through 9/7].
Getting Into Heaven Writer/actress Polly Draper ("Thirtysomething") in drama about "sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll & motherhood" (free performance this week, Sat. at 3); The Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-206-1515; Wed.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $25 [through 8/2].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
Hamlet Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot's 2003 season continues; Ludlow Ten, 85 Ludlow St. (Delancey St.) call for times, free [through 7/26].
Hank Williams: Lost Highway But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.
Henry V Heart-throb/literary lunkhead Liev Schreiber as Shakespeare's most charasmatic king; Delacorte Theater, Central Park at 79th St. (betw. Central P.W. & 5th Ave.), 212-539-8750; call for times & ticket info, free.
Icarus & Aria Kirk Wood Bromley & Aaron Beall (who directs) update Romeo & Juliet to the modern Southwest; Cheetah, 12 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-206-7770; tkts 212-581-6232; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 4, $20.
Mack the Knife: the Life and Music of Bobby Darin "From teen idol to Copacabana hipster, Bobby Darin topped the charts, melted hearts and broke all the rules of pop music"; St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-935-5820; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3 [through 8/31].
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $22.50 [through 9/6].
The Midtown International Theatre Festival should not be italics, but why should we know how to work this crazy website! "Twenty-three shows in twenty-one days!"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; call for times, prices & complete sched. [through 8/3].
Mixed Stage Monday Eight themes for eight nights of "theatrical happenings"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; Mon. at 7:30, $10 [through 8/25].
Mono "Interactive play" moves into new space; 320 W. 37th St.(betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
Our Lady of 121st Street New play by Stephen Adly Guirgis (directed by hunky Philip Seymour Hoffman) decamps for off-Broadway; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [through 7/27].
The Overdevelopment of Scott From the director who brought you The Bride of Frankenstein: An Experiment in Intimacy and 'Heaven'; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; Mon. at 6:30, mats. Sat. at 11:30 a.m. & Sun. at 1:15, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 8/3].
The Reading... and five other new plays as part of the "Summer Vacation at the Theatre" series; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; call for times, $15, $12 st./s.c.
Rock Stars NYC "The newest off-Broadway, live, rock 'n' roll-theater experience" w/music from Copper Pot, Jana Peri, Zeta Bane & Electric Magic Side Show; Polly Esthers, 186 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-249-7373; call for times & prices.
Scapin Adaptation of Moliere farce, wherein "two young men-desperately in love with women their fathers do not wish them to marry-entrust their happiness to the wiles of the quick-witted servant, Scapin"; The New Impact Theatre, 190 Underhill Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John Pls.), Bklyn, 718-390-7163; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 8, Sat. at 9, $10-$15 [through 8/3].
Slap & Tickle "serves as a generational portrait of those who grew up knowing about AIDS before sex, and condoms before kisses"; The Independent Theatre, 52 W. 8 St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [through 7/27].
What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience member at random (via raffle) to reveal their past lives & "hidden talents"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Wed. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, $35.