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STAGE WEDNESDAY 9/12 Cabaret Cleo Laine & John Dankworth entertain w/their ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:41

    Cabaret

    Cleo Laine & John Dankworth entertain w/their "unique jazz sound"; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

    Ute Lemper Berlin cabaret star performs material from her upcoming "Naughty Baby" show; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 8:30, $35 [repeats Thurs.-Sun.].

    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.

    Unexpressed? Joan Curto debuts w/Dan Stetzel on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 [repeats Fri.].

    Comedy

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

    Betsy & Katty Rob Corddry directs these sketch comics as they expose the truth behind Girls Gone Wild, teddy bear picnics & world peace; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

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

    Comedy Central's "Laugh Riot" Comedy Contest Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 10:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    Flying Queens Shannon Collins, Bayne Gibby, Caroline Hann & Anne Moore soar by mixing sketch & song; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 8, $12.

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern hosts diverse stand-up w/white guys peppered into the mix; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:30, free.

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

    Lisa Lampanelli Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.

    PiE! Roseanne Petsako, Mary Purdy & Jennifer Johnson serve up "a slice of funny"; Freaks Local 413, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-1827; 8, $5.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, 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. & Sun.].

    Dance

    Carmen La Cuadra de Sevilla performs Salvador Távora's version of the classic, transforming the romantic heroine into a socially progressive rebel; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $40-$75 [repeats Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues.].

    dancenowfest 2001 First program feat. Alexandra Beller, Marika Chandler & Jordan Fuchs (7 p.m.); Second program w/jadadance, Darrah Carr Dance & Jule Jo Ramirez (9 p.m.); Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; $12.

    One Night Again Bill T. Jones w/Arnie Zane Dance Co. perform old & new works, as part of "Evening Stars" series at World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    Shunkin Big Dance Theater pres. Junichiro Tanizaki's haunting tale of a blind musician & her devoted companion Sasuke; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793; 8, $18 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].

    THURSDAY 9/13

    Cabaret

    At Home with Arlin Audrey Lavine returns; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

    Bedazzled By Broadway Linda Fields returns w/Paul Greenwood on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].

    Luigi & Arlette Duo performs w/piano upstairs in Italian restaurant's raw bar; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

    Now's the Time to Fall in Love Stephanie Pope debuts sultry songs from her recently released album; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min.

    Comedy

    Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Better than cash! Win cool prizes like previously viewed City Slicker's II video, as participants aid improv performers in composing morbid drinking songs; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $6 & 2 drink min.

    Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners stick around for weeknight stand-up; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min.

    Lisa Lampanelli Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18:50 & 2 drink min.

    Carlos Mencia Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $24:50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.]

    New Talent Night Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, $10 & $9 min.

    Dance

    Trisha Brown Dance Co. perform three dances, "Twelve Ton Rose," "Five-Part Weather Invention" & the "2nd Allegro from M.O.," as part of "Evening Stars" series at World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    dancenowfest 2001 First program feat. Nancy Bannon, Jeanette Stoner & Dancers & Mary Suk (7 p.m.); Second program w/Breezy Berryman, Freespace Dance & Le Minh Tam (9 p.m.); Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; $12.

    Jaleo Flamenco Special guest Isaac De Los Reyes joins Andrea Del Conte Danza España in colorful & bright flamenco production; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880, www.thaliatheatre.org; 8, $25, $20 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.].

    Maerchen Eliza Miller Co. w/composers Alan Bern & György Ligeti pres. "Self Organized," "Noah's Shoulder" & the title piece, a German nursery rhyme inspired, four-movement piece; St. Mark's Church, 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15, $10 st. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    FRIDAY 9/14

    Cabaret

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

    Cleo Laine & John Dankworth entertain w/their "unique jazz sound"; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30 & 11, $60 & $25-$50 min.[repeats Sat.].

    Love is the Thing Joyce Breach performs selections from her newest release; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

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

    Now's the Time to Fall in Love Stephanie Pope performs sultry r&b & jazz songs; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8:30 & 11, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Shoes Tim Douglas Jensen walks in the shoes of a Tennessee housewife, retired crooner & others; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    American Burlesque Trav S.D. w/new Moulin Rouge persona, Dr. Ducky Doolittle, "Dirty" Martini begin burlesque series; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $12.

    Billy Burr Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Mark Maron & Tom Papa; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Billy Burr Stand-up w/Hood, Gregory Carey, Nancy Redman & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 12:30 a.m.].

    Buddy Bolton Stand-up w/William Stephenson, Tony Rock, Vanessa Hollingshead, Judah Friedlander, Kyle Dunnigan & Karen Bergreen; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    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.

    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.

    Mark Maron Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti & Tom Papa; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

    Maybe I Can Get Laid In Jail Mark Malkoff explores his journey through social awkwardness; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 10, $5 st./s.c., $7 [repeats Sat.].

    Carlos Mencia Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $26.50 & 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, Dave Attell & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Joe Rogan Stand-up w/Bobby Slayton; Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8 & 11, $28.50 & 1 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Gregory Rogell Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Sam Greenfield & Rich Franchese; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10 & 11:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8].

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

    Dance

    dancenowfest 2001 Wildcard evening feat. best performances of 2001 encores. First program feat. Ivy Baldwin Dance, Toshiko Oiwa & Jimena Paz (7 p.m.); Second program w/Mark Jarecke Dance, Sara Joel & netta yerushalmy's dancing people (9 p.m.); Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; $12.

    Dance Theatre of Harlem Performs "Dougla," "Return" & "Adagietto No. 5," as part of "Evening Stars" series at World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    SATURDAY 9/15

    Cabaret

    John Bucchino performs a reprise of his show, "It's Only Life"; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

    Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs & Sass of Ethel Merman Klea Blackhurst shows that she's 'got rhythm too; Upstairs at Jack Rose, 771 8th Ave. (47th St.), 212-592-3909; 8 & 10:30, $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 7].

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

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

    Comedy

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen brings comedy to Caroll Gardens w/a dozen comics; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 7, $10.

    The Carmen Mofongo Show: They Came from Nueva York NY Natives like Bruce Smolanoff bring laughter to variety show; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10.

    Don't Tell Walt: An Animated Evening of Adult Music Bill McKinley performs musical numbers inspired by Disney's theme parks & classics like Mary Poppins & The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Evening of Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players perform variety show w/open mic following; 22 Below Cabaret, 155 E. 22nd St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 718-482-8790; 8, $7.

    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; RSVP 212-502-0325; 10, $8.

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

    Poole Party "An ever changing slate of high talent" always has regulars 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, Dave Attell & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host sketch comedy, stand-up & Mike Birch's A Cappella Karaoke Face-off; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $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

    Carmen La Cuadra de Sevilla perform Salvador Távora's version of the classic, transforming the romantic heroine into a socially progressive rebel; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2 & 8, $40-$75 [repeats Sun. at 3 & 7].

    Contra & Square Dance Soft-soled shoes admit you to dos-à-dos, no partner needed; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7:15, $12, $9 st.

    Into The Blue: A Journey into the Unexpected Tony Silva Dance & Music w/guests De Facto Dance performing a modern medley from Silva's repertoire & the title premiere as a quartet; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St., 11th fl. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-353-6837; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sun.].

    Garth Fagan Dance Choreographer blends modern, ballet & Afro-Caribbean movements in six pieces incl. "Touring Jubilee" & "Oatka Trail," as part of "Evening Stars" series at World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    Jaleo Flamenco Special guest Isaac De Los Reyes joins Andrea Del Conte Danza España in colorful & bright flamenco production; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880, www.thaliatheatre.org; 3 & 8, $25, $20 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 4].

    SUNDAY 9/16

    Cabaret

    Accentuate the Positive: Accent on the 40s Gerta Grunen's newest show; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 6:15, $12 & $10 min.

    Chanteuse post'Moderne Marishka returns w/Dick Gallagher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Classical Cabaret Jeanne Beauvais w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10.

    Heart, Soul & Song Laurie Bricker sings blues standards & a few creations of her own incl. "Unless"; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 7, $25 & $15 min.

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

    Ben Moore Performs ballads as part of ASCAP Songwriter Series; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.

    Comedy

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

    Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 9, free.

    Dance

    Paul Taylor Dance Co. Perform three pieces "Arden Court," Dandelion Wine" & Piazzolla Calder," as part of "Evening Stars" series at World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    MONDAY 9/17

    Cabaret

    David Does David Raleigh; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $25 & $15 min. [through 10/29].

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

    Comedy

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

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards What a show! David Cross hosts stand-up & alternative comedy w/Janeane Garofalo, Todd Barry, Andy Blitz, Demetri Martin & Jonathan Ames; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 (incl. free drink).

    Gregory Rogell Stand-up w/John Rizzo, Vic Di Bitetto, Hood, Jerry Diner & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

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

    TUESDAY 9/18

    Comedy

    Flying Queens Shannon Collins, Bayne Gibby, Caroline Hann & Anne Moore soar by mixing sketch & song; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 8, $12.

    Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16:50 & 2 drink min.

    Indigo Chicks Leanna Conley hosts funny ladies Holly Crichton & Beth Sherman; Indigo Bar, 487 Amsterdam Ave. (betw 83rd & 84th Sts.), 212-362-0373; 7:30, free.

    Joystick Female comics?a whole hell of a lot of them?perform wide array of character monologues; Freaks Local 413, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-1827; 8, $8.

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

    The Moxie Program Trav S.D. pres. the black comedy "Cold Fire." Moxie will be sold!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 10, $12.

    Dance

    English Country Dance Soft-soled shoes admit you to fling & frolic w/foreigners; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7, $10.

    Phat Tuesdays Performance party feat. David Neuman's "Sentence" & Chelsea Bacon's aerial fairytale "Breaker" & premiere of "Dirt" plus play "The Sadness of Things," puppet theater & the Pontani Sisters; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 8, $12.

    Theater

    PREVIEWS/OPENING

    As It Is In Heaven Musical Drama about Shaker town disrupted by young girl's visions of angels; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $15, $12 st./s.c. [opens 9/16, through 10/7].

    Babes in America Life of a housewife at high speed due to technological influence; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $14, $12 st./s.c. [opens 9/13, through 9/30].

    Castro's Beard Political comedy any conspiracy theorist will enjoy; New 42nd St. Theatre at Westside Dance Project, 348 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-666-6509; Thurs., Sun. & Mon. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15-$20 st./s.c [opens 9/20, through 10/14].

    Dance of Death A couple trapped by circumstances are offered chance at escape; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $21.75-$71.25 [opens 10/11, through 1/13].

    The Last Barbecue Suburban comedy about the subtly of silence; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. 8, $19 [opens 9/22, through 10/13].

    Reefer Madness Musical adaptation of cult classic about marijuana mayhem; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.) 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 2, Sun. 3, $20-$60 [opens 9/15].

    Some Voices Diagnosed Schizophrenic comments on British class society; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 Third Avenue (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.) 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [opens 9/12, through 9/30].

    JUST OPENED

    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].

    Boys' Life Three former college friends tackle sex, drugs & the big city; PC2, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-496-3743; Weds.-Fri., Sun. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $25 [through 9/30].

    A Builder of Dreams Twentieth-century America explored through poems, letters & journals of grandmother; Shooting Star Theatre, 40 Peck Slip (betw. Front & South Sts.) 212-791-STAR, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15-$20 [through 9/16].

    Chippendales Hot guys, lap dances, g-strings & a plot; the Theatre at Exit, 610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Aves.), 212-582-5355; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $25-$60.

    Circus of Infinite Attractions 1910 Circus told though poetry, monologue & dance, both comic & mysterious; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St., #A (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $15 [though 9/16].

    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].

    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].

    Estrogenius Month-long theater, music, film & comedy festival benefits National Domestic Violence Hotline, Dress For Success & Women In Need?call for sched.; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat, Mon. & Tues. at 8, call for price [through 9/30].

    Festival of Jewish Latin American Theatre Playwrights from Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil & Mexico put on new readings & productions each week; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850, www.repertorio.org; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25-$40 [through 11/18].

    Goodtime Charley Joan of Arc turns gentleman into king; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 9/22].

    First Love Maybe that guy giving you the eye on the subway is really Mr. Right?or could it be that fellow from the carnival? New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $45.

    The Hat Left Behind A reporter digs into the past at a nursing home, revealing the eccentric personalities & dark secrets of its residents; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10, [through 9/22].

    Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! Musical about camp; 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, $40-$45 [through 12/30].

    A Howling Wilderness Dramatic tale of turn-of-century military trial that makes you question meaning of Siemper Fi; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 9/30].

    Hurlyburly Victims of Hollywood life & lifestyle run an asylum for their kind; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-8732; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7, $15-$20 [through 10/6].

    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 [through 10/28].

    Ikuko's Alter Ego An evening of dance combining modern & ballet w/some acrobatics to stir things up; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Tues. at 10, $15 [through 11/13].

    King Ubu A satirical rendition of Shakespeare's Macbeth first premiered in Paris in 1896; Central Park, the Great Hill, 212-252-4531, Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 9/30].

    Life is Rhythm Spanish dancers & musicians give Stomp a run for their money; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$30 [through 9/23].

    La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny starring Sully Diaz; Theater Four, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40 [through 10/14].

    The Ionesco Festival Thirty-nine Ionesco plays incl. classics, The Chairs & The Bald Soprano, also lesser known works, The Niece-Wife & To Prepare a Hardboiled Egg; Call for details, 212-387-2043 [through 12/1].

    Love, Medea LES translation of Euripides' violent & lustful drama; Bullet Space, 292 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-505-8312; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 9/29].

    Love's Labors Lost Shakespeare that every New Yorker should see, about characters who mistake self-involvement for love; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 718-836-0904; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/30].

    Mayor Giachometti One man show about a mayor whose father is Mafia hit man; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-592-3196; Sun.-Tues. at 8, $10 [through 9/19].

    Managers A look at young people trying to strike a balance betw. work & life; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-539-3958; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15 [through 9/22].

    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 [through 9/30].

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

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

    My Red Bush & Other Stories Comic, tragic lives of six high school friends; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Place (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave A.) 212-330-7681; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/13].

    New Eden Futuristic take on Adam & Eve, set on Mars; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Sat. & Sun. at 2, 5 & 8, $20.

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

    Pink Elephants Comedy set against backdrop of musical murder mystery; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-675-5782; Thurs. at 8, $15, [through 10/25].

    The Pride Series Trio of one-act plays addressing the heart of gay life; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Weds. at 8, Thurs. at 9:30 & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 9/13].

    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome attempts to start new dialogue betw. races regarding slavery based on work of sociologist Dr. DeGruy Leary; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-802-9350; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $20 [through 10/7].

    Rock-A-My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham Dark musical about Susan Smith's famous infanticide; Riant Theater, 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [through 9/30].

    Rope British psychological thriller addressing the role of class & privilege; the Theatre on Three, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-769-8153; Thurs.- Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/29].

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

    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; Weds. at 7:45, call for price [through 9/28].

    Something Cloudy, Something Clear Uncensored version of Tennessee Williams' final play touches on moments of clarity & confusion in ordinary life; the Theatre@St. Clements, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-7277; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $50, $25 st./s.c.

    Tales of 2Cities: An American Joyride on Multiple Tracks Heather Woodbury gives an oral history of three years in NY & LA?in a different venue every two weeks; 718-384-4586 for info.

    Tallboy Walkin' Serious examination of the relationship betw. race & age set in a Harlem bus stop; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-501-6289; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 9/29].

    The Tempest Shakespeare's tale about banishment, a storm & magic; Courtyard at Pulse Theater, 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $18 [through 9/16].

    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 [through 10/14].

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

    Uncle Nicky wants the person that is all wrong for him in dark but touching comedy; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-981-8952; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 9/22].

    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.-Sun. & Mon., call for prices & times.

    Woman Killer An updated version of Monzaemon Chikamatsu's The Woman Killer & the Hell of Oil, first performed in 1721; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 9/30].