STAGE WEDNESDAY 9/19 Cabaret Cleo Laine & John Dankworth ...

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.].

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.

Spinning My Heart Stephanie Cheek w/Wes McAfee 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, Martha Stewart & slow jams; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

Creative Evolution A night of stand-up, solo performances, and readings w/Jessica Delfino & Echo Allen; Bluestockings Bookstore, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0807; 7, free.

girlcomic.net Benefit Stand-up, sketch & comedy readings; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $25 & 2 drink min., $20 adv.

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.

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 & Jim Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

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/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 Thurs. & Sun.].

Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic free for all. Sign up at 7:45; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.

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 Thurs. & Sun].

THURSDAY 9/20

Cabaret

At Home with Arlin Audrey Lavine performs; 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.].

Reflections Maureen Tomson Viliante w/Fred Gatti on piano; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

Comedy

Cagematch Winner vs. Suppertime! Improv arena feat. two teams of gladiators that battle for the audiences approval; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 11, $5.

Stephen Lynch Performs signature twisted love songs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

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

No Name & a Bag o Chips 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.

FRIDAY 9/21

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 & 11, $60 & $25-$50 min.[repeats Sat.].

Love is the Thing Joyce Breach performs selections from her newest album; 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.

Reflections Maureen Tomson Viliante w/Fred Gatti on piano; 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. [through 9/28].

Whiskey Bars: A Kurt Weill Revue Bremner Duthie w/Alissa Duryee on piano perform Weill's 1920 B'way hits; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $8 & 2 drink min.

Comedy

Ted Alexandro Stand-up w/Wali Collins, Louis Ramey & Rich Francese; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $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.

Greg Giraldo Stand-up w/Eliot Chang, Eddie Ifft & Stephen Kent; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

Macio Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, John Bush, Sue Costello, Joe Vega, Mike Birbiglia, Ray Ellin; 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.].

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, $7, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

The Notorious C.H.O. Big ups! Margaret Cho's tour finally arrives in NYC w/new material inspired by female rappers like L'il Kim, Eve & Missy Misdemeanor Elliot, guaranteeing a raw & raunchy night of stand-up; Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882; 7:30 & 10:30, $28.50-$46.

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/Greg Giraldo, 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.

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; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 12:30 a.m.].

Gregory Rogell Stand-up w/Seymour, Sam Greenfield & Dennis Ross; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 7:30, 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.].

SATURDAY 9/22

Cabaret

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, through 11/11].

Follies Foufoune Burlesque circus-like stew feat. acts from Vavavoom Room, Blue Angel & Bombshell; Melomane closes the night w/"pop noir stylings"; Makor; 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 9, $12.

Jeff Franzel Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 min.

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.

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

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.

Steve Harvey Stand-up hosted by Rushion McDonald w/guest J. Anthony Brown; Theater at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8, $48.50-68.50.

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/Greg Giraldo, 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.

SUNDAY 9/23

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.

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

Len Gochman Returns w/David Lahm on piano & Ratzo Harris on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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. [repeats Mon.].

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.

Make Life A Song Doug Gerard debuts w/Jerry Scott on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.

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

Vic Henly 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.].

MONDAY 9/24

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.

Wanna Fall in Love? Badomi DeCesare w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 & $10 min. [repeats Tues.].

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! Marc Maron hosts stand-up & alternative comedy w/Greg Giraldo, Mike Birbiglia, Andres duBouchet, Sean Conroy & Tami Vernekoff; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

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

TUESDAY 9/25

Comedy

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.

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.

Open Mic Brave the stage & see if you're funny; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 9, free.

Theater

PREVIEWS/OPENING

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 a chance to 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].

The Late Henry Moss Examines relationship betw. two brothers in fabled American West, w/Ethan Hawke; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Tues.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55 [opens 9/23, through 10/14].

Unwrap Your Candy Four caustic bedtime stories for grownups; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-0303; Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15-$40 [through 10/27].

JUST OPENED

Aburgine Days Unlikely friendship betw. two terminal patients; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-501-4069; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [though 9/22].

Ally, MaryJane & Me Young woman's drug problems become characters in her life; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-414-5420; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/29].

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. [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. [through 9/30].

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].

Chippendales Hot guys, lap dances, g-strings & a plot; Spa, 76 E. 13th St. (betw. B'way & 4th Ave.), 212-582-5355; Fri. & Sat. at 6:30, $35-$40.

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, 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 [through 9/23].

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, $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].

The Honor of Thomas Becket Relationship betw. King Henry II & Thomas Becket deteriorates as loyalties shift; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-501-4069; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Sat. at 9, $15 [though 9/22].

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 Satirical rendition of Shakespeare's Macbeth, which first premiered in Paris in 1896; Great Hill in Central Park, 110th St. (Central Park W.), 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; 212-387-2043 for details [through 12/1].

Love Successful sitcom writer explores his definition of love; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, $35, $10 st. [closes 10/27].

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].

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].

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].

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].

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, mat. Sun. at 3, $20 [through 10/7].

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. at 3, $20-$60 [through 12/30].

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].

Rutherford & Son Business man & son clash about price of success & personal gain; the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$19 [through 10/7].

Shauna Hicks & Her 70s Mix Conflicting 70s messages make for adolescent hell; the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-0613-0013; 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.

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 [through 9/30].

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].

A Thousand Clowns Tom Selleck plays Murray Burns in revival of Herb Gardner comedy directed by John Rando; 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, now w/Molly Ringwald; 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, $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.

The Voice of the Turtle Young woman starts over after affair w/married man; Blue Heron Theatre, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-560-7284; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/30].

Witch Mountain, Black Tarantula Comedy about sexuality of dirty little girls; the Collapsable Hole, 146 Metropolitan Ave. (Berry St.), Williamsburg, 718-388-2251; Weds.-Sat. at 9, $15 [through 10/13].

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].