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STAGE WEDNESDAY 8/22 Cabaret An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:41

    Cabaret

    An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show tunes & more w/Steve Marzullo; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs.].

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron "Hot Rod" 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.].

    Raven-O Jazz & blues cabaret feat. Ben Allison, Frank Kimbrough, Mike Sarin; Wilson's, 201 W. 79th St. (betw. Amsterdam Ave. & B'way), 212-769-0100; 10 & 11:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Brian Scolaro, Kevin Hart, Warren Holstein, Ben Bailey & Russ Meneve; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

    Asian Sings the Blues Filey A. Matias & the Oops Guys comedy troupe perform karaoke spoofs of cabaret acts; Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; 5 & 11, $12.

    The Biggie Show Stand-up w/Larry Amoros; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $19.50 & 2 drink min.

    Hedda Lettuce Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $17 & 2 drink min.

    Hood Stand-up w/Vic Henley, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne, Billy Burr, Al Ducharme; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    Dance

    Absolutely Abreast (Version 3.0) Boston's Monkeyhouse performs five propped dances incl. pun-fests "Passing the Barre," "Relentless Reigns" & "Phallic Fallacy," as part of Fringe Festival; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-420-8877; 10:45, $12.

    as we go Smruti Patel & Sebastian Weber pres. "month 22," experimental cross-cultural dance feat. Indian, tap & contemporary influences, as part of Fringe Festival; Ontological Theater at St. Marks Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave), 212-420-8877; 7, $12 [repeats Fri.].

    Dance, the Spirit of Cambodia Proeung Chhieng directs 72 dancers in several Cambodian works from the 50s & 60s incl. "Reamker," "Robam Tunsaong" ("Wild Ox Dance") & "Chhayam"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Thurs.-Sat].

    Rhythm & Romance NYC's tap royalty gather to delight; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Josie Robertson Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-840-0770; 5:30, free.

    Spun/Uktena Third Rail Dance pres. two interesting combinations?Zach Morris' blend of African folk tales w/hiphop culture plus Tom Pearson's fusion of modern Native American experiences & Cherokee myths, as part of Fringe Festival; the University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-420-8877; 7, $12 [repeats Sat.].

    THURSDAY 8/23

    Cabaret

    Bob Bisaccia Bows to demand & provides more "American popular standards," w/Bill Gerhardt, Dmitri Kolesnik, Johnny Bollinger & Jed Levy; the Hideaway Cabaret, 32 W. 37th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-947-6428; 7:30, $5 & $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/30].

    Karen Oberlin Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Comedy

    Amazing Adventures of Laura Burkell Laura transforms lesser known musicals into fairy tales using a little bit of everything; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Asian Sings the Blues Filey A. Matias & the Oops Guys comedy troupe perform karaoke spoofs of cabaret acts; Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; 3:15 & 10, $12.

    Girls Girls Girls Not strippers but funny chicks!; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    How to Train Your Man Sketch comedy explores stereotypes in the war of the sexes; Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St. (Houston St.), 800-475-4520; 8, $20 [repeats Fri.].

    Gerald Kelly Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $17 & 2 drink min.

    Little Cool Papa Little Bell Special Guest Stars are back w/a vengeance, bringing comedy like "Shat Chat" w/William Shatner as a shock jock?BTW, this fall, Shatner is hosting the US version of Iron Chef!; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-615-6787; 8, $10.

    Paul Rodriguez Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $32 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].

    Shecky & Darlene Comedy Club Darlene hosts Shecky Beagelman & rising stand-up comics; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $8 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Absolutely Abreast (Version 3.0) Boston's Monkeyhouse performs five propped dances incl. pun-fests "Passing the Barre," "Relentless Reigns," "Phallic Fallacy," as part of Fringe Festival; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-420-8877; 7, $12 [repeats Fri.].

    as we go Smruti Patel & Sebastian Weber pres. "month 22," experimental cross-cultural dance feat. Indian, tap & contemporary influences, as part of Fringe Festival; Ontological Theater at St. Marks Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave), 212-420-8877; 5 & 10:15, $12.

    Maia Dance Theater Native American traditional dancers & musicians; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Damrosch Park Bandshell, B'way (62nd St.), 212-875-5108; 7, free.

    Noche Flamenca Madrid-based troupe performs music, dance, song & improv about history of flamenco; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 8:30, $25.

    Spun/Uktena Third Rail Dance pres. two interesting combinations?Zach Morris' blend of African folk tales w/hiphop culture plus Tom Pearson's fusion of modern Native American experiences & Cherokee myths, as part of Fringe Festival; University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-420-8877; 5, $12.

    FRIDAY 8/24

    Cabaret

    An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show tunes & more w/Steve Marzullo; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8:30 & 11, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $25 & 2 drink min.

    In the Still of the Night Barbara Fasano w/Rick Jenson on piano perform standards from Gershwin to Springsteen; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 min.

    Into the Night Piano Lounge w/Rick Leonard & friends; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 10:45, free [repeats Sat.].

    Knock-Off Ms. Ana Matronic hosts a night of dark swinging that promises "to keep you moist & ready for more"; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. Music Series (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 12 a.m., $5.

    Comedy

    Cow Revolution Improv that's a "stampede of bovine comedy;" Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

    Al Ducharme Stand-up w/Cynthia Koury, Arnold Acevedo & Billy Burr; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Fidget Improv for those who can't stay still; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10, $7.

    Frogmen of Gowanus Sketch comedy in an old bathhouse; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (Betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 10, $10.

    Hood Stand-up w/Vic Henley, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne, Billy Burr, Al Ducharme; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    Ka-baam! Superheroes & their whimsical lives; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; 8, $10.

    Gerald Kelly Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $19.50 & 2 drink min.

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Pete Correale, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, DC Benny, Russ Meneve & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Pumpkin's Allstars Anthony Carter hosts pros & rookies for an everything evening; Cafe Alyss, 222 Thompson St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-696-6750; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

    Paul Rodriguez Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $35 & 2 drink min.

    Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Joe Matarese & John Bush; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

    Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Tom Schilue, Peter Fogel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 10 & 11:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 11 & 12 a.m., $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.]

    Umpire States Theater's Impro Challenge Improv comedy challenge; HomeGrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-353-7716; 8, $10 [repeats Sat.].

    Dance

    Eva Dean Dance Four contemporary movement pieces incl. "Balls, Balls, Balls" w/100-ball waterfall; "Subterranean Day" set in a surreal subway station; "Brazilian Rain," which is infused w/traditional Brazilian rhythms, plus social commentary piece "Welcome Back," as part of Fringe Festival, 212-420-8877 for location; 4:45, $12.

    Noche Flamenca Madrid-based troupe performs music, dance, song & improv about history of flamenco; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7 & 9:30, $25 [repeats Sat.].

    SATURDAY 8/25

    Cabaret

    Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli Live! Christine Pedi & Tommy Femia perform as this legendary duo; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $25 & 2 drink min.

    Gerald Kelly Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $22 & 2 drink min.

    Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Makerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dykesman, Ukelele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 11, $5.

    Va Va Voom Room Combination of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 8:30, $15.

    Comedy

    Asian Sings the Blues Filey A. Matias & the Oops Guys comedy troupe perform karaoke spoofs of cabaret acts; Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; 7:15, $12.

    Format The Quorum's bare bones long form improv; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222 for info, RSVP 212-502-0325; 10, $8.

    Gotham Beyond Improv's voyage through the imagination; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

    No Name & a Bag o Chips the sketch comedy/variety show that keeps on giving w/a cheap door prize, complimentary bag o' chips & after-party; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.

    The Passions' Conductor Performance artist Frank Moore gets in an erotic trance state for six hours!; Physical Arts Center, 223 N. 8th St. (betw. Roebling & Driggs Sts.) Williamsburg, 718-302-5990; 9, $5-$100.

    Poole Party "An ever changing slate of high talent..." regulars incl. Ron Poole, Nancy Witter, Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 7:30, 9:15, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Paul Rodriguez Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30, $35 & 2 drink min.

    Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Tom Schilue, Peter Fogel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 8, 10 & 11:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Toast UCB alums provide long-form improv & a free Dixie cup of champagne, cheers!; Freaks Local, 413 Theater, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-1827; 10:30, $5.

    Underground Comics Curtis B Sterling hosts stand-up; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 10:30, $5.

    Dance

    Absolutely Abreast (Version 3.0) Boston's Monkeyhouse performs five propped dances incl. pun-fests "Passing the Barre," "Relentless Reigns," "Phallic Fallacy," as part of Fringe Festival; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-420-8877; 1, $12.

    as we go Smruti Patel & Sebastian Weber pres. "month 22," experimental cross-cultural dance feat. Indian, tap & contemporary influences, as part of Fringe Festival; Ontological Theater at St. Marks Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave), 212-420-8877; 12, $12.

    Dance, the Spirit of Cambodia Proeung Chhieng directs 72 dancers in several Cambodian works from the 50s & 60s incl. "Reamker," "Robam Tunsaong" ("Wild Ox Dance"), "Chhayam" & more; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 2, $12-$38 [repeats Sun.].

    SUNDAY 8/26

    Cabaret

    Lost World Jack Crosely's trib. to the flipside of the 60s, performing music by Elvis, Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bing Crosby; the Slipper Room 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 8, $6.

    Three B's Plus Eileen Fulton performs Bernstein, Berlin & Brel, as part of ASCAP singer/songwriter series; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    Mario Cantone Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $19.50 & 2 drink min.

    Chicks Cook Gecko & Eve serve up six-course meal & Jabberwocky-themed interactive performance; the Cube, 353 B'way (betw. White & Franklin Sts.), 917-373-3734, res. req.; 8, $45, $40 w/costume.

    Laurie Kilmartin Stand-up w/Mike King, Greg Rogell, Chris Murphy, Peter Fogel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    Dance

    as we go Smruti Patel & Sebastian Weber pres. "month 22," experimental cross-cultural dance feat. Indian, tap & contemporary influences, as part of Fringe Festival; Ontological Theater at St. Marks Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave), 212-420-8877; 9, $12.

    Downtown Dance Festival Twentieth annual festival begins w/India's Janavak Folk Ensemble & the all-female Ring O' Bells Morris Dance troupe; Great Lawn at Historic Battery Park (State St.), 212-219-3910; 2, free.

    Eugene James Dance Co. "the Nubian Revue" feat. Ednah Holt, Eugene "Snakehips" James & more; New 42nd St. Theater at Westside Dance Project, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw 8th & 9th Aves), 212-714-1026; 4, $15.

    Eva Dean Dance Four contemporary movement pieces incl. "Balls, Balls, Balls" w/100-ball waterfall; "Subterranean Day" set in a surreal subway station; "Brazilian Rain," which is infused w/traditional Brazilian rhythms, plus social commentary piece "Welcome Back," as part of Fringe Festival, 212-420-8877 for location; 1:15, $12.

    Noche Flamenca Madrid-based troupe performs music, dance, song & improv about the history of flamenco; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7, $25.

    MONDAY 8/27

    Cabaret

    Tati's Manhattan Follies Dominatrix Miss George, Keith Price, Marti Deters & others join Tati for anything goes, gay-friendly cabaret to benefit Avon Breast Cancer Walk; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 8, $10.

    Comedy

    Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, DC Benny, Warren Holstein, Bi Jay & Dean Edwards; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Jolley On the Spot No genre is spared when Lisa Jolley, accompanied on piano by Frank Spitznagel, spins a musical around the audience, w/"no script, even less rehearsal"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10.

    Bernie McGrenehan Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell, Richie Byrne, Nancy Redman, Nancy Redman, Hood, Gregory Carey; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Mon.].

    New Talent Night Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Squirrel: The Trouble With Boots Comics from the Upright Citizens Brigade subject audiences to one "nutty tale" after another; 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

    Dance

    Downtown Dance Festival Twentieth annual festival feat. Battery Dance Co.'s "A Passage to India...The Sequel" & the Janavak Folk Ensemble; Great Lawn at Historic Battery Park (State St.), 212-219-3910; 12, free.

    TUESDAY 8/28

    Comedy

    Beneath the Planet of the O'Donnellogues John O'Donnell's performs the third collection of his one-man show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

    Susie Essman Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Downtown Dance Festival Twentieth annual festival feat. choreographers Isabel Gotzkowsky & Heather Harrington, "Duex" by Freespace Dance, Amy Marshall Dance Co.'s trib to Lara Croft & more; Battery Dance Co.'s "A Passage to India...The Sequel" & the Janavak Folk Ensemble; Great Lawn at Historic Battery Park (State St.), 212-219-3910; 12, free.

    Theater

    PREVIEWS/OPENING

    Mr. President Play in repertory w/Forbidden Broadway at Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [opens 8/31].

    Urinetown, The Musical Tale of love, corruption & greed in Gotham; Henry Miller Theater, 124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:15, Sat. at 2, call for prices [opens 9/10].

    JUST OPENED

    American Living Room Festival The best cabaret work from new directors at Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 for prices & sched. [through 9/2].

    Bat Theater Co. pres. five shows in repertory incl. Billy the Kid & 19th-century melodrama No Mother to Guide Her; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-0051; call for times & prices [through 9/10].

    Bombshell! The last days of Marilyn Monroe; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-741-6436; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 9/30].

    Communications from a Cockroach Archy & his friend Mehitabel the cat explore underbelly of NYC, based on 1906 Don Marquis series; 212-479-7710 for location; call for times, free [through 9/16].

    Dead End & Two Gentlemen of Verona Repertory at Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-807-4971; call for times, free [through 8/26].

    Dog & Pony Variety show w/performances by musician David Rees, visual artist David Kramer, New York Press' Andrey Slivka & more; 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-995-1979; Mon. at 8, $6 [through 8/27].

    Down South Housewife demands oral sex during Cuban Missile Crisis; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-239-6200 for times & prices [through 9/30].

    Emil's Enemies The other play about Hitler, which tells of his officers' plots to overthrow him; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-875-7995; call for times, $12 [through 9/1].

    Everyday Divas Elisa Perry's one-woman show feat. Chinese manicurist, WNBA star & more; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-502-3571; call for times, $12.

    Finding One Story of woman's "journey inward" inspired by Siddhartha; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-501-4542; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/26].

    George Gershwin Alone Musical biography; Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65 [through 9/2].

    Gratuitous Nudity Monologues by actors in the buff come to Barrio, 99 Stanton (1st Ave.), 212-229-8319; call for times, $10 [through 8/30].

    Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! Um...obviously a musical; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 3, Sat. at 5, $45-$40.

    Henry IV: Part I Blunt Theater Co. takes Shakespeare's finest & add Mafia angle; La Plaza Cultural, 608 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-340-4773; call for times, free [through 8/26].

    How Happy Barbies Are Comic story of Latina who aspires to be as perfect as her Barbie, plays in all five boroughs; 212-354-1293 for location, times & prices [through 8/26].

    How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth It Is to Have a Thankless Child Didn't Kevin's mom say that on the Wonder Years? King Lear adaptation; 104th St. Community Garden, 104th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Manhattan Ave.), 212-604-4917; call for times, free [through 8/26].

    If You Ever Leave Me I'm Going With You Love & marriage w/Renee Taylor & Joseph Bologna; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$65.

    Life's a Pizza! Portrait of Sicilian American family that doesn't sound racist at all; 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Sat. at 8, $20 [through 8/25].

    Lobby Hero Murder mystery; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-967-9077; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$50 [through 9/2].

    Martinis Before Breakfast Comedy about life & times of Marlene Dietrich; Theater Studio, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-719-0500; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $18.

    A Midsummer Night's Dream Outdoor production by Gorrilla Rep.; Ft. Tryon Park, Cabrini Blvd. (Ft. Washington Ave.), 212-330-8086; Fri-Sun. at 8, free [through 8/26].

    The Moon in Vain The "5th act" of Chekhov's The Seagull, written by Rae C. Wright & Lee Gundersheimer; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, $20-$15 [through 8/30].

    The Mourning Show Mix of O'Neill's Before Breakfast & that play's inspiration, Strindberg's The Stronger; Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal (W. 3rd St.), 212-643-8837; call for times & prices [through 9/15].

    Mr. Pim Passes By Comedy goes after traditional English values; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-721-8845; call for times, $15 [through 9/2].

    Much Ado About Nothing Set in swinging 60s London, w/great costumes; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $30 [through 9/16].

    NY Fringe Festival Fifth annual brouhaha feat. theater & dance troupes from around the world?see also "Comedy"; 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877 or www.fringenyc.org for times, prices & sched. [through 8/26].

    The Patients Are Running the Asylum Traveling, outdoor musical comedy; 212-254-1109 for locations, times & prices [through 9/16].

    The Pirates of Penzance Outdoor performance on four-mast ship, the Peking; South St. Seaport (Pier 17), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50 [through 8/24].

    Please God...No Wedding or Shooting at the End! "Inside the mysterious funhouse of Anton Chekhov's mind"; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 9/2].

    Quicksand Rock 'n' roll noir; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-613-8718; Weds. at 3:45, Fri. at 9:30, mat. Sun. at 12, $11 [through 8/29].

    Repertorio Espanol Thirty-third season of Hispanic-American theater, w/both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org for times, prices & sched. [through 8/26].

    Reverend Billy & His Stop Shopping Choir Revival Billy's been protesting Disney, Starbucks & the Gap for years?his anti-commercial show feat. special guest Hector Rivera; 212-741-1000 for location; Thurs. at 7, call for price [through 8/23].

    Saint Lucy's Eyes Film veteran Ruby Dee returns to Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55

    Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Don't want to camp out in front of the Public Theater? Check out annual production of The Tempest; 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancy Sts.), 212-358-5096; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/25].

    Shauna Hicks & Her 70s Mix Conflicting 70s messages make for adolescent hell; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-613-0013; call for times & prices [through 10/19].

    The Shirkers Five Harvard grads go to LA to write a sitcom about five Harvard grads who go to LA to write a sitcom; Altered Stages, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-946-5403; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 8/25].

    The Shoes One-man show feat. Tim Jensen as Tennessee housewife, cooking show host & more; the Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; call for times & prices [through 9/28].

    The Show of the Century Musical revue of best songs & dance numbers of the last 100 years is a little late on the whole rate-the-last century tip; South St. Seaport, 40 Peck Slip (betw. Front & South Sts.), 212-791-STAR; Fri. & Sat. at 8, call for price [8/26].

    69 Off-B'way cruise revisits year of fun w/psychedelic hits aboard the Star; Pier 40, W. Houston St. (West Side Hwy), 212-307-7171; call for times & prices.

    Snatches New comedy utilizes verbatim dialogue from Lewinsky/Tripp tapes; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through9/8].

    The Stampede Round-up of new work incl. Seven Seconds, Rattlesnakes, the Other Shore & more; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-501-2282 for times, prices & sched. [through 8/25].

    Tap Dance Mania Joey has to choose between college & a tap dance company...he is confused; the New 42nd St. Theater, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-760-5951; Fri. at 8, $20, $15 st./s.c.

    Tarnish Musical about young girl who has child out of wedlock; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877 or www.FringeNYC.org for times, $12 [through 8/26].

    A Thousand Clowns Tom Selleck plays Murray Burns in revival of Herb Gardner comedy directed by John Rando?got it?; Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$77.50.

    Tick, Tick...Boom! Musical about young composer turning 30 & bugging out; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-924-8404 for times & prices [through 11/4].

    Too Rustic! Big Pappy & the boys come to the city & get bamboozled; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-358-5956; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 8/26].

    Topdog/Underdog Dark comedy about competitiveness & hatred between two brothers named Lincoln & Booth, starring Don Cheadle from Traffic; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50 [through 9/2].

    The Whistle Linas Phillips' one-man show about guys who yell at girls; the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs. at 8, $5 [through 8/30].

    Vortex Noel Coward's first major success, directed by Trip Cullman; 383 W. 12th St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-971-1026; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15.