STAGE WEDNESDAY 8/14 Cabaret Come Home w/Brini Maxwell The Martha ...

Cabaret

Come Home w/Brini Maxwell The Martha Stewart of drag plays house w/homespun hits & the David Downing Trio; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min. [repeats Fri.].

Lee Lessack appears w/special guests Cari Golden & Peter Davenport; 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; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].

Comedy

Eddie Brill Being the warm-up talent for Letterman, this guy knows how to work a crowd; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $18-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 7:30, Sat. & Sun. at 8].

Greg Carey Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, Gregg Rogell, Al Ducharme, Billy Burr & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

How Ya Doin'? Find out at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Gregg Rogell, Sherry Davy, Greg Vacarello & Mike King; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & 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. & Sat. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m.].

Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Older, but not likely 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 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, www.comedygarden.com; 8, $20.

Dance

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 8/15

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.].

Comedy

Comedy Gone Wild It's like Girls Gone Wild without the nudity or the girls!! Beecher pres. comics incl. Paul Mercurio, Jordon Ferber & Rich Aronovich at the Comedy Garden, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-307-7171, www.comedygarden.com; 9, $25 & 2 drink min.

Happy Hour Tim Halpern pres. the United Nations of comedy feat. Cory Kahaney, Rod Reyes, Ray James, Kim Cea, Marina Franklin, David Leopold, Erin Foley & special guest; Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-677-6770; 9, $5 drink or pizza incl.

Ka-Baam!! NYC's comic & music talent unite to bring this 90-minute comic book adventure to life; Chasama Theatre, 111 W. 42 St. (betw B'way & 6th Ave.), 646-230-1393; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat. through 9/7].

Dance

Lincoln Center "Out of Doors" Festival pres. "Live Music & Dance on the Plaza" feat. Roger C. Jeffrey's Subtle Changes Co.; Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-875-5108 or www.lincolncenter.org; 6, free.

FRIDAY 8/16

Cabaret

If You Were Wondering Rick Peets encores w/Steven Ray Watkins; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Sarah Partridge Summer Cabaret Series continues w/jazzy riffs from Partridge's CD, I'll Be Easy to Find; Russian Tea Room, 150 W. 57th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-974-2111; 8 & 10, $15 [repeats Sat.].

Comedy

Ted Alexandro Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel, Al Ducharme & Greg Carey; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up for the tragically single crowd?who'd be eating alone if they weren't here, anyway; back room at Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.

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.

Tracy Morgan SNL funny man & voice behind Crank Yankers' wilder characters spits humor at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $24-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 10:30 & 12:30 a.m. & Sun. at 10].

Jim Norton Stand-up w/Jim Gaffigan, Andrew Kennedy, Mike Estime & Brian Callan; 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.

SATURDAY 8/17

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.

Comedy

Flipside Two shows of Chicago-style long-form mixed w/some NYC attitude & a surprise guest host; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 7 & 8, $7, $10 for both shows.

Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners incl. Ted Alexandro, Mitch Fatel, Al Ducharme & Greg Carey. 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.

The Super Fantastic Happy Hour Show Long-form improv uses audience suggestions to create show/experience a la the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $7.

Dance

Belilove's Isadora invite you to "dance, drink and be merry" (she sure did, perhaps to a fault) while "celebrating 100 years of Duncan Dance w/ Lori Belilove & Co.," incl. live music & folks strutting on the waterfront; Pier 63, 23rd St. (12th Ave.), 212-691-5040; 3-9, free.

SUNDAY 8/18

Cabaret

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 [through 9/1].

Carolann Valentino debuts at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8, $10 min.

Comedy

Delsea Dennis Quinn & Chelsea Peretti (originators of NY's & L.A.'s clever rejection lines) meld minds for this comedy extravaganza feat. house band Brendoug (another meld victim) & a slew of comics; 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.

Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Billy Burr, John Rizzo, Nancy Redman & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.

Dance

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

Monday 8/19

Cabaret

Jeff Miller performs w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Leer Mondays Talk about classy! Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita (the Lounge-O-Leers) 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].

Comedy

Blue Mondays Tony Woods cures every case of the Mondays w/Billy Burr, Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards & other qualified comics; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.

Angel Salazar Latino comic tells it like it is at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Tom Papa & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

TUESDAY 8/20

Comedy

Confessing It Colette Hawley reminisces about drunken escapades, embarrassing secrets & sensual fantasies, then asks comedians Marc Maron, Patrice O'Neal, Colin Quinn & Janeane Garofalo to do the same; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), info 212-539-8777, tkts. 212-239-6200; 7:30, $12.

Hot 97's Summer Comedy Season hosted by the station's own Sunny & Mister Cee, continues at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $17 & 2 drink min.

Stand-up for Peace Comedians Scott Blakeman & Dean Obeidallah pres. healing comedy w/Marc Maron, Nasry Malak, Debbie Pearlman & Maysoon Zayid showing solidarity between Jewish & Arab-Americans?100% of proceeds benefit Seeds of Peace, a camp that unites Israeli & Arab teenagers; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

Dance

DanceWave's Summer Dance Intensive begins today, where guys & girls ages 12-18 study various disciplines (ballet, jazz, hiphop), culminating in performance at Union Sq. Park toward the end of summer; call 718-622-1810 or 718-522-4696 for locations, times & prices [through 8/30].

 

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 a 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 at 6:30].

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 boroughs' streets, parks & playgrounds; 212-254-1109 for locations; Fri. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, free [through 9/15].

The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. 100 works over 56 days. This week, "The Puppet Parlor" program of four shorts (Weds. at 8:30, $12); "An Answer is Always a Form of Death" w/live music by the Bonejesters Chamber Orchestra (Fri. at 8:30, $12); "Misogamy," "The Death of Tintagiles" & "The Bronx Casket Co." (Sat. & Sun. at 8:30, $15); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; [through 9/1].

Beat Homage to 60s staple Allen Ginsberg starring Who's the Boss' Dan Pintaura, as part of Fringe Festival; Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-420-8877; Weds. at 4:45, Fri. at 8:45, Sat. at 4, $12 [through 8/17].

Comedy of Errors Bawdy retelling of the Bard 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].

Death in the City Obituaries from The New York Times come alive, as part of the Fringe Festival; Arthur's Dress Shop, 141 Ridge St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-420-8877 from 4-8 p.m., www.fringenyc.org; Sat. at 9:15, Tues. at 7:15, $12 [through 8/24].

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; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 5, $19 [through 9/1].

Emmy Gay's Tea Party Comedy in three parts visits the Sinatras, travels to Ft. Greene & likes girls, girls, girls; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, 15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c. [through 8/24].

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 different NYC park each week; Ft. Greene Park, Cumberland Ave. (Dekalb Ave.), Ft. Greene, 212-332-9183; Thurs. at 6, free [through 9/7].

Garden Theater Festival 2002 Blunt (!) Theater Co. performs two classics, Stephen Schwartz's Godspell & Shakespeare's As You Like It, outdoors in La Plaza Cultural Garden. (Also, if you witness one of these "new locals" complaining about too much noise coming from any of the many free outdoor productions, tell them to shut up & move to L.A.); 9th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-340-4773; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/17].

Grandmotherfucker Pat Candaras' one-woman 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].

Hamlet Shakespeare is everywhere this summer, incl. Brooklyn. This one performed by the Kings County Shakespeare Co. at St. Francis College, Founders Hall Theater, 182 Remsen St. (betw. Clinton & Court Sts.), Bklyn Heights, 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 1, Sun. at 2, $10 [through 8/24].

Harlem Fringe Festival Nine emerging theater companies showcase productions during Harlem Month; the Harlem Theater Co., 473 W. 150th St. (betw. Convent & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-281-0130; Weds.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 3, 5 & 7, Tues. at 7 & 9, call for price & sched. [through 8/26].

Hurlyburly "Four Hollywood types wade through an ocean of drugs, failed relationships and anagrams"?what, no Donovan cameo? Can't we even get one of his kids? They're not doing anything, right?; the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-465-7512; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $20 [through 8/24].

Ice Factory '02 Summer festival of new works by both established & up-and-coming artists continues w/International WOW's production of evilness, sex, Moses & jihad, or Death of Nations; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844; Weds.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 8/17].

I'm Not Rappaport Judd Hirsch (Taxi) & Ben Vereen (received Tony for Pippin) fight retirement in 80s NYC; Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$75.

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., Thurs. & Tues. at 7:30, $15 [through 8/20].

International Lesbian & Gay Theatre Festival continues at the Producer's Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 646-623-3488; call for sched., $15 [through 8/18].

Lola is Sick Dramatic comedy follows day in the life of Spanish Harlem maintenance man; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $12 [through 8/18].

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.

The Marijuana-Logues Arj Barker, Doug Benson & Tony Camin's "high-larious" tales about maui wowie, ganja, joints, bong hits, super-kind indica buds & what we can still learn from the domino theory after the fall of Communism?okay, we're kidding about the last one, but read this week's "Feature" story to learn more about super-kind indica buds; Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-977-1700; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $10, $5 st. [through 8/17].

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. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $35 [through 8/30].

MONO Popular interactive show, set in bar, where audience members are encouraged to order drinks, serve other patrons & leave their cell phones turned on, continues its run after two years; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10-$15.

New York International Fringe Festival Multi-arts celebration, now in its sixth year, is biggest one yet, w/nearly 200 productions from 11 countries presented in 21 downtown venues like P.S. 122, Theater for the New City, East River Amphitheater & the Kraine. Highlights incl. a tale of NYC love, Cause for Alarm, I Kissed Dash Riprock!, The Bizarro Balogna Show, an adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood entitled Patty Red Pants & the gay comedy All American Boy; 212-420-8877 or www.fringenyc.org for complete sched., locations & prices [through 8/25].

Opening Acts One-act festival celebrates works of "prolific" writers, actors (okay, okay?joking) & 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 Playboy of the World Classic Irish romantic comedy earns extension at the Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat & Sun. at 3, $35-$40 [through 9/8].

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].

Samuel Fench Original Play Festival Fifty-five productions in 27th-annual, week-long staging at Chernuchin Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-769-7973; call for times & prices [through 8/16].

Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot 2002 performs Two Gentlemen of Verona, set in modern-day Italy, outside in LES's Municipal Parking Lot, Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), www.ludlowten.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/24].

Sick with Lust: Fire Island Tales by Andrew Holleran Two takes on the Pines & the Groove & hopefully the Meatrack, staged by Dancer from the Dance author; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-462-9077; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $12 & $10 min. [through 8/31].

Stampede Festival Annual month-long showcase of new plays presented by Feed the Herd Theatre Co.; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-501-2282; call for sched. & prices [through 8/31].

Swim Shorts Ten plays 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.-Sun. 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].

The Tempest The Gorilla Repertory Theatre Company performs Shakespearean romance, outdoors, in three different New York City parks. This week head out to Coney Island, 917-499-0651 for info; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 8/22].

21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look @ (forgive) rise & fall of the dotcom through Bezos-colored glasses; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.

Victims/Trust Canadian 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. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/25].

When You Comin Back, Red Ryder? Play reveals issues of patrons at Southwestern diner; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 8/31].