STAGE WEDNESDAY 7/24 Cabaret Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings Chris ...
Cabaret
Barrett Sings & Utterback Swings Chris Barrett & Joe Utterback do it all!; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
The Housewife's Lament Housewives on Prozac pres. their newest rock opera, cut w/a cup of anger & a 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
Peter Bales Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell, "Hood," Richie Byrne, Rob Magnotti & Steve Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Lisa Lampanelli Self-proclaimed Queen of Mean disses & dismisses; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $17.50 & 2 drink min.
Neutrino: The Video Projects UCB's improv team Neutrino pres. a 45-min. improvised video show filmed live on the street just outside the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Reverend Jen's Birthday Extravaganza! Celebrate the Reverend's 30th w/cake, wrestling, performance art, the strong possibility of nudity, dancing, party games & music from the Star Spangles; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
Dance
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. Merce Cunningham Dance Co. performing the NY premiere of "Loose Time," 1984's "Pictures" & the always classic: "How to Pass, Kick, Fall & Run" feat. readings from Merce Cunningham & David Vaughan; the NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-875-5928; 8, $25-$70 [repeats Fri.].
Making Dance: Documents from Judson Memorial Church, 1958-1968 The city may slow down during the summer, but you can always reminisce over past performances w/this exhibition of posters, flyers, programs, photographs & scores at NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (LaGuardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; call for times, free [through 10/18].
Midsummer Night Swing Lessons followed by live Latin music & dance performances. This week the Billy Strayhorn Orchestra, Yerba Buena, Grupo Saveiro & Illinois Jacquet's 80th birthday 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.].
THURSDAY 7/25
Cabaret
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles some ivories in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].
Songs for the Dysfunctional Matthew Hardy w/Randy Klein on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Chanukah in July Why should only Christians get to exploit their holidays? Sidney Myer hosts Jewish comedy feat. Brandy Rowell, Robbie Schiff, Michael Rose, Elana Halberstadt, Poppi Kramer, Steve Tiszenkel, Brad Zimmerman, Lisa Kaplan & Danny Cohen?yarmulkes aren't necessary; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
Gilbert Gottfried Squinty-faced comic veteran shares laughs in his unmistakable voice; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20.50 & 2 drink min.
Mr. Paul Mooney Just call him Mister; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $21-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30, Sun. at 10].
Dance
Let Movement Change Your Life? St. Vincent's Medical Practice & St. Margaret's House pres. Lori Belilove & Co. performing Isadora Duncan's healing art of dance in interactive demo?light refreshments will be served; the Atrium of St. Margaret's House, 49 Fulton St. (betw. Cliff & Pearl Sts.), 212-766-8122; 5-7, free.
Lincoln Center Festival 2002 pres. Merce Cunningham Dance Co. performing NY premiere of "Loose Time," 1987's "Fabrications" & "Suite For Five," set to John Cage piano score, at the NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-875-5928; 8, $25-$70 [repeats Sat.].
FRIDAY 7/26
Cabaret
The Bitter Poet & the Sound of Angst Kevin Draine spits angry words while fronting rock trio "The Sound of Angst"?plus go-go & belly dancers, contortionists & an opera singer vie for your attention; the Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-932-9287; 11, free.
Comedy
John Witherspoon, aka Ice Cube's hilarious dog-catching father from Friday & Next Friday; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.) 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $32 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Judy Gold Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Jim Gaffigan, Billy Burr & Al Lubel; 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.].
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; 10, $8 & 2 drink min. [through 8/23].
Transit Gotham crew pulls scenes, songs & monologues out their asses to reveal chaotic beauty; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9 p.m., $7.
Dance
Melt Movement Research pres. summer dance festival feat. performances by Kathleen Hermesdorf, Luciana Achugar, DD Dorvillier & lots more owners of difficult-to-pronounce names at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-539-2611; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sat.].
Mark Morris, the man who claims that if a friend called w/free tickets to see modern dance he wouldn't go (which has to count for something), brings his modern dance group to Prospect Park Bandshell today as part of "Celebrate Brooklyn"; 9th St. (Prospect Pk. W.), Park Slope, 718-855-7882 x45; 8, $3.
SATURDAY 7/27
Cabaret
Judy Garland Live! Our favorite Judy, Tommy Femia, beautifully channels classics like "Get Happy" & "Stormy Weather" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [through 9/21].
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 min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha MC Ritch Duncan pres. bar comedy at its best, feat. Ophira Eisenberg, Andrew Donnelly, Allison Castillo, Bryan Olsen, Ben Morrison, Rena Zager, Girlbomb, Dwight Wells, Bridget Smith, Amy Crossfield & Tim Halpern; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, 718-624-8878; 9, $10.
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter women incl. Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, the fabulous (& sometimes detective) Janet Rosen & Adrianne Tolsch vent their frustrations; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $5 & 2 drink min.
Music Mayhem!!! A very musical 10:17 Comedy Night feat. hosts Michael & Bricken's musical sketch comedy, rock star Adam Wade, Singer & Saw's operatic saw, Jewel wanna-be Sarah Herklots, musically named Allegra Barnett & the Spicy Meat Brothers, who reveal the location of the beef; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
No Name?And a Bag O' Chips Eric J. Vetter & Dawn J. Owens pres. comedy/variety show feat. cheap door prizes, tentative guests incl. Allegra Barnett, Pete LePage & Alexandra De Suze & of course the requisite free bag o' chips; the Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave., 5th fl. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30 p.m., free.
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
International Dance Festival feat. Janet Reed & Dancers, Dynamic Dance Austria, Synthesis Dance Project & La Santa Luz Co.; Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 3 & 8, $20.
SUNDAY 7/28
Comedy
The Ensemble Show Long-form improv erupts into full-scale rowdiness; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8 p.m., $5.
Dance
MoonDance Swing, tango and/or hop the night away during Hudson River Park's weekly series feat. live music by Tanguardia & dance lessons courtesy of Dance Manhattan; Pier 25, Hudson River Park, West St. (N. Moore St.), 212-533-PARK; 6:30-10, free.
Monday 7/29
Cabaret
Sunrize's Back! Sunrize Highway sings Streisand & show tunes for taping of upcoming reality-based (yawn) show on Bravo this fall; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-462-9077; 10, $10 min. [through 8/26].
Comedy
Pete Correale Stand-up at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues. at 7].
Carrie Karavas Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell, Nancy Redman, John Rizzo, Jerry Diner & Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Ballet Tech Summer Preview Season feat. new, repertory & revival works incl. "Pianola: Indigo," "Endsong," "Pacific Dances," "Simon Sez" & duet "Yo Shakespeare"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 7/30
Cabaret
Lucky to Be Me Australian Matt Young w/Jason Neri on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None MC Larry Getlen hosts stand-up feat. Ritch Duncan, Jessica Delfino, Eddie Pepitone, Ben Morrison, Moody McCarthy, Girlbomb, Josh Comers & Pat Galante; Bar None, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 9, $5.
Living Room Live Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
Personal Relationship Management Seminar Gary Welz rags on meeting & dating that special someone w/the aid of PowerPoint presentations & conference packets?name tags not required; Underground Lounge, 955 West End Ave. (betw. 106th & 107th Sts.), 212-465-2699; 8, $5 & 2 drink min.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Ch'ien-Nu Leaves Her Body Based on 13th c. Chinese play, follows the spirit of lovesick girl after it separated from her body; The Ontological Theatre, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Sat. & Sun. at 8, $10 [opens 7/27, through 8/2].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' 1988 film about girl who dreams of being a dancer; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $60-$95 [opens 8/15].
Rapture Cocaine & religious fanaticism provide plenty of food for thought for the East Villagers in this play; Here, 145 6th Ave. (Dominick St.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7, $15 [opens 7/26, through 8/4].
JUST OPENED
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly series incl. hide-and-seek game called "Criminal"; 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. 100 works over 56 days. This week, "Noises & Voices," "Eighteen" & "Excelsior" (Sun. & Mon.); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times, $15 [through 9/1].
Angry Jellow Bubbles Series of one acts begins w/"The Decoy" by Tony Lepore, "Roots & Wings" by Jesse Bliss Markson, "Too Big to Keep, Too Small to Give Away" by Eva Minemar & "Sins of the Father" by Walter Deforest & Francis Neller; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-465-3410; Weds. & Tues. at 7, $12 [through 8/7].
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 the Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Sat. at 5:40, $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 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, mats. Sun. at 3 [through 7/28].
Comedy of Errors Bawdy retelling of the Bard presented by 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].
Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? Barefoot Theatre Company's tale of 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. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$75 [through 7/28].
Elle Alan Cumming stars in his adaptation of Jean Genet's play about photographer commissioned to capture the pope on film; the Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-563-0480; Weds., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 7 & 10, $25-$45 [through 7/31].
Endpapers Inner workings of publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement?and from what we've read, the script by Thomas McCormack (former editor of St. Martin's Press) is dead on; 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.
Falstaff Not much has changed?getting drunk, wooing women & trying to stay out of jail?except there's no fat knight. This rendition of Shakespeare utilizes puppets & masks & is presented in a different NYC park each week; Sakura Park, W. 122nd St. (Riverside Dr.), 212-332-9183; Thurs.-Sun. at 6:30, free.
The Frog Prince Classic fairy tale directed by David Mamet; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Sun. at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., $10 [through 7/28].
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 depicts life of two dudes going for broke on a long shot as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200, Thurs. at 6, Sat. at 4:30, Sun. at 7:55, $12-$15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].
House of Trash Dark comedy surveys 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 Love New York?What's Your Excuse? Satirical skits & plays exemplify why we love the city. After all, what would you have to talk about if it weren't for the street freaks, corner bodegas & mass transit? Part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Sun. at 8:30, $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 Hush, inspired by silent-era gangster films; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/17].
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; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $30 [through 7/28].
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 songs & all of her hits; 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 pres. by Boomerang Theatre Co. Bring blanket or lawn chair to sit on; Hudson River Park, Pier 26 (betw. N. Moore St. & the West Side Highway), Sat. 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; 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].
MONO Special 2nd anniversary celebration of popular show, set in a bar, w/wacky cast of characters; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-615-6952; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$15.
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 7:20, Sun. at 12:05, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 8/4].
Naked Mole Rats in the World of Darkness Eight vignettes address relationship between the sexes w/topics incl. "meeting the former lover" & "conversation between a penis and a vagina"; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 8/10].
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.
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].
Psychotherapy Live! Audience members subject themselves to 13-mintue session on the couch w/"therapist" Lisa Levy; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; Sat. at 8, $12.
Ricky Jay: On the Stem David Mamet-directed play revolves around sleight-of-hand artist Ricky Jay; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, $65 [through 8/4].
The Ridiculous Young Ladies Moliere staged out of doors by Random Arts; 9th St. Gardens, 9th St. (Ave. C), www.laplazacultural.org; Sat. & Sun. at 1, free [through 7/28].
Saints & Singing Gay troupe from Texas, Deep Ellum Ensemble, perform Gertrude Stein's religious play as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival; Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 2, Thurs. at 9:20, Fri. at 8:50, $15 [through 7/26].
Seamen: The Sailor Musical Tale of love betw. a few good men at Fez, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; Sun. at 9, $15 [through 7/28].
Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 tackles Macbeth?seriously, I heard he's in the hospital; Municipal Parking Lot, Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), www.ludlowten.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/24].
The Sneeze Michael Frayn, author of Noises Off, translates seven Anton Chekhov shorts; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 7/27].
'Tis Pity She's a Whore Commedia dell'arte rendition of Jacobean tragedy about 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 9, $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 8/11].
Transparency of Val Stephen Belber's new comedy about Val's life after college; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-539-6505; Weds., Thurs., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 10, $15 [through 8/3].
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; Thurs.-Tues. at 8, free, tkts. req. [through 8/11].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look @ (sorry) 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.
Vampire Geishas of Brooklyn When we want Geishas, we generally go to Lucky Cheng's & order 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 who 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].
The Voyage of the Carcass Fast-travelling comedy about buffoons attempting to reach the North Pole; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 8/4].
Woman vs. Superman One woman's reaction to her husband's obsession w/Superman as part of Midtown International Theatre Festival at Raw Space, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 7:45, Thurs. at 7:05, Sun. at 5:10, $15, $10-$12 st./s.c. [through 7/28].