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Cabaret

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

Full Frontal Julie: The Varsity Teams The comedians fans have requested Sherry Davey, Cynthia Levin & Mary C. Matthews to appear & bare it all?plus see Julie, herself, as Indigo Etheridge, front woman for the Anonymous Sex Guys; Caroline's, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

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-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

Neutrino: The Video Projects UCB's improv team Neutrino pres. 45-min. improvised video show, which was 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.

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-$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 Older, but not wiser, Reverend hosts open mic where 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.

Tom Joyner Comedy Series J. Anthony Brown hosts comics Mike Britt & Rob Stapleton in random MSG room, reminiscent of WWII German cabaret (not that we've ever been in one); the Comedy Garden, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-307-7171; 8, $20.

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; call for times, $38 [through 8/10].

International Dance Festival continues today, feat. Bowen McCauley, Synthesis Dance Project, Peter Kalivas & Dynamic Dance Austria; Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $20.

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].

THURSDAY 8/1

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.].

The Moons of Venus: A Trib. to Marlene Karen Kohler w/Uli Geissendoerfer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Fri.].

Comedy

Homo Comicus Not just a clever name! Uber drag king Bob Montgomery hosts funny fairies & lesbo jesters incl. Judy Gold, Julie Goldman, Ragu Mountain Woman & Seth Rudetsky; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

Dance

International Dance Festival continues today, feat. the Manhattan Performing Arts Collective; Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 6, $20.

FRIDAY 8/2

Cabaret

Betsy Ann Faiella Summer Cabaret Series begins w/original material & Sinatra covers from Faiella's debut CD, Can I be Frank?; Russian Tea Room, 150 W. 57th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-974-2111; 8 & 10, $15.

A Slice O' Minnelli Singer/comedian Rick Skye brings you more Liza than last weeks "E! True Hollywood Story"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

Comedy

Eddie Ifft Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Marc Maron, Jim Gaffigan & D.C. Benny; 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 w/your friends, except a lot fuckin' funnier; 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St. (Stanton St.), 212-473-5816; 8, free.

Gregg Rogell Stand-up w/Jim Gaffigan, Gary Greenberg & Sherrod Small; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $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, $7.

Dance

International Dance Festival continues today w/the Rhapsody Dance Co.; Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 6, $20.

SATURDAY 8/3

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

Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners incl. Gregg Rogell, Jim Gaffigan, Gary Greenberg & Sherrod Small stick around for a few more laughs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

Premium Blend Night 10:17 Comedy Night feat. hosts Michael & Bricken's sketch comedy & Comedy Central's Premium Blend's newest faces ; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

Unusual Suspects Five-member troupe returns w/full night of improv; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 914-965-6934; 10:30, $8.

Dance

International Dance Festival Family Matinee feat. the Next Generation (choreographers & dancers under 21 wearing Spock ears); Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 3, $20 [repeats Sun.].

Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival pres. workshops on traditional hula, African & flamenco dancing on the South Plaza & the Alice Farley Dance Theater on the North Plaza; Lincoln Center, B'way (62nd St.), 212-875-5108 or www.lincolncenter.org; 2, free.

The MorganScott Ballet, the little ballet company that could, performs "Fiesta de Aranjuez," backed by classical Spanish guitar music, "Stockhausen 2000" and the "Five Faces of Al Jarreau" in Bryant Park, 6th Ave. (41st St.), 212-582-1941; 5, free.

SUNDAY 8/4

Cabaret

The Big BRA Show! Boston's Burlesque Revival Association pres. classic multi-faceted variety feat. music, comic & sexy striptease acts feat. Charlotte Charles, Rosie Cheeks, Lola Freebush & Ms. Firecracker; the Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 617-983-2730; 8:30, free [repeats Mon. at Luna Lounge, 9, free; Tues. at the Slipper Room, 9, $5].

The Flotilla Debarge Minstrel Show Bow before this Nubian empress as she holds court w/saucy stand-up, blues truths & fried chicken; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 9, $9.99.

Comedy

Delsea Dennis Quinn & Chelsea Peretti (originators of NY's & LA's clever rejection lines) meld minds for this comedy extravaganza feat. house band Brendoug (another meld victim) & comedians Christian Finnegan, Jessi Klein, Julius Sharpe & Travis Poston; the Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & 1st Sts.), 212-614-0505; 7, $5.

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, $5.

Dance

MoonDance Swing, tango and/or hop the night away during Hudson River Park's weekly series feat. live music by Andy Farber & the Swing Mavens & dance lessons courtesy of Dance Manhattan; Pier 25, Hudson River Park, West St. (N. Moore St.), 212-533-PARK; 6:30-10, free.

Monday 8/5

Cabaret

Leer Mondays 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.

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].

Dance

When the Spirits Do Mambo pres. by the Caribbean Cultural Center as part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival; Damrosch Park Bandshell, W. 62nd St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-875-5108; 8, free.

TUESDAY 8/6

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.

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.

Dance

Music & Dance on the Plaza Lincoln Center "Out of Doors" pres. "Danzas Españolas" program of Flamenco & traditional dances of Spain; Josie Robertson Plaza, Columbus Ave. (64th St.), 212-875-5108; 5:45, free.

THEATER

Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.

IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

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; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $60-$95 [opens 8/15].

Midwestern Chum Production promises "hilariously recognizable characters that will be familiar to all New Yorkers"; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35 [opens 8/5, through 8/30].

Victims/Trust Canadian playwright David Yee's interrelated one-acts about the games people play; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 30th & 31st St.), 212-967-0303; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 8/3, through 8/25].

JUST OPENED

Access Upheaval Theater for the New City's coming-of-age musical comedy about three men who grew up in NYC travels the five borough's streets, parks & playgrounds; 212-254-1109 for locations; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, free [through 9/15].

American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly series closes out run w/Novid Parsi's "First Language," which addresses issues of love, longing & belonging; 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, "Bochenski's Brain," "Fundamental" & "Something Wonderful Right Away" (Weds. at 8:30); "Out of My Mind," "Loving Evolving" & "Narrative Intervention" (Sat. & Sun. at 8:30); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; $15/per show [through 9/1].

Angry Jellow Bubbles Series of one-acts continues w/Eva Minemar's "Wild Horses Couldn't Drag It from Me" & "The Pillow," plus Melissa Dodd's "Give Me a Steak, Rare!," "The Inner Workings of a Man" & "Sophie Squared"; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-465-3410; Weds. & Tues. at 7, $12 [through 8/7].

Ch'ien-Nu Leaves Her Body Based on 13th c. Chinese play, follows spirit of lovesick girl after it separated from her body; the Ontological Theatre, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $10 [through 8/2].

Comedy of Errors Bawdy retelling of the Bard courtesy of the 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].

A Different Man Rendezvous in Mexico persuades three men to discuss their unlawful pasts; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1764; Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 5, $19 [through 9/1].

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. at 8, $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 at 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, plus this production of Shakespeare utilizes puppets & masks & is presented in a different NYC park each week; 212-332-9183 for location; Thurs. & Sat. at 6:30, free [through 9/7].

Garden Theater Festival 2002 Blunt Theater Co. performs two (?) classics, Godspell & As You Like It, outdoors in La Plaza Cultural Garden, 9th St. St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-340-4773; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 8/17].

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 character ("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 [through 8/12].

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, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/3].

Ice Factory '02 Summer festival of new works by both established & up-and-coming artists incl. Sea of Love by Trav S.D.?our favorite New-York History Museum employee; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/17].

In the Solitude of Cotton Fields "A cat-and mouse game of desire and rejection" by late French playwright Bernard Marie Koltes; Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall, 42nd St. (Vanderbilt Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 7:30, $15 [through 8/20].

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.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Third annual, month-long showing of musicals, dramas, satires & classic works continues. See "Theater" listings for dream-like drama 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 second anniversary celebration of popular show, set in a bar, w/"wacky" cast of characters; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-3447; 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].

Opening Acts One-act festival celebrates works of "prolific" writers, actors (okay, okay?just kidding) & directors at the Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for sched. & prices [through 9/28].

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 Alan Rickman & Lindsay Duncan revive Noel Coward's comedy of veddy bad manners; 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].

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 [through 8/4].

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. at 8, Sun. at 7, $65 [through 8/4].

Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 tackles Macbeth?seriously, we 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].

Strawberry One-Act Festival is now showing productions that made it to the semi-finals; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 646-623-3488; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, Mon. & Tues. at 7 & 9, $15 [through 8/11].

Swim Shorts Ten one-acts performed in & around rooftop pool. Afterwards audience members strip down to their skivvies & swim under the stars ($10 till midnight?BYOChlorine) w/part of the proceeds benefiting Boys' Club of New York; Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 917-509-7531; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $15 [through 8/25].

The Taming of the Shrew New York Classical Theatre pres. free Shakespeare in the park?the catch is, every scene takes place in a different location?so no snoozing!; Central Park, 97th St. (Central Park W.), 212-252-4531; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 8/25].

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.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 8/3].

Twelfth Night Shakespeare in the Park stars Zach Braff, Kristen Johnston, Christopher Lloyd, Kathryn Meisle, Oliver Platt, Jimmy Smits & (an apparently stiff) Julia Stiles; Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750; Weds., Fri.-Sun. & 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.

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].