STAGE WEDNESDAY 9/25 Cabaret Barb Jungr performs songs from her ...
Cabaret
Barb Jungr performs songs from her new CD, Every Grain of Sand: Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan?plus it's the only time you'll be able to understand Dylan's words; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church Sts.), 212-206-1515; 9:30, $20 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues.].
"Let's Misbehave" Debbie Lesser returns w/the David Brunetti Quartet; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Thurs.].
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
Peter Bales Stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Richie Byrne, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr, Steve Byrne & Jerry Diner; 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.].
Betsy & Katty: Ho's Before Bro's Betsy Stover & Katty Biscone reveal the secrets behind special-needs beauty pageants, genital origami & gator-fighting starlets; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Lisa Lampanelli Queen of Mean hosts "the Comedy Gong Show" where contestants must survive three-minutes of verbal abuse before a feisty panel of judges; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17.50 & 2 drink min.
The Orphans spin a one-word audience suggestion into sixty minutes of long-form improv without help from their absentee parents; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-206-1515; 8, $10, $7 st.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Robert Kelly & 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. & Mon. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam 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; sign-up at 7:45, $3.
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, fliers, programs, photographs & scores at NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (La Guardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; call for times, free [through 10/18].
THURSDAY 9/26
Cabaret
"Just Piddlin: A Dirt Road Operetta" Satire mocking Southern living complete w/stereotypes; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12.
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles some ivories in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].
Comedy
Happy Hour Tim Halpern pres. the very funny United Nations of comedy feat. MC Laurie Kilmartin, Hood, Mimi Gonzalez, Ray James, Danny Cohen, Vijai Nathan & special guests; Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-677-6770; 9, $5 incl. drink or pizza.
Gerald Kelly from Def Comedy Jam & BET's ComicView performs at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18-$22 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].
Bobby Slayton Intense comedian, complete w/raspy voice, yells at you while pointing; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20-$25 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
Dance
The Amy Marshall Dance Co. Choreographer Amy Marshall exhibits pieces such as "Gustav's Wedding" & "Two Duets and a Quartet"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479 res. req.; 8, $15-$25 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Chris Elam & His Misnomer Dancer Theatre pres. two nights of choreography influenced by Balinese dance; Chashama Theatre, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-206-1515; 10:15, $10 [repeats Sun. at 9].
Dance of Western Africa Humane Action Organization of Burkina Faso pres. dance featuring "Bow & Arrow," traditional & electronic music?proceeds go towards building a well in village near Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 212-987-9906; 8, $10.
Shortcomings Shannon Hummel & CORA dancers pres. an evening of new solos exploring the outcome of self-denial in exchange for approval; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546 res. req., 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Silicon Dance Project Turkey's modern dance company tours the Northeast w/"a cross-cultural fusion of artistic thought"; Danspace Project, St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194 res. req.; 8:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 9/27
Cabaret
"The Melody Lingers On: Part 2" Barbara Lea w/the Wes McAfee Duo; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Sue Costello Stand-up w/SPANKY (Stephen Kent), Dov Davidoff, Vanessa Hollingshead & Russ Meneve; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
The Friday Night Failure Joe Dixon hosts stand-up for the tragically single crowd?who'd be eating alone if they weren't all here together; back room at Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.
"Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest!" Jazz-handed Michael Conley pres. encore night filled w/funny & musical dykes & fairies incl. Rick Skye, Ted McElroy, Sidney Myer, Lisa Kaplan & Jane Campbell; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
"Rock Ecstasy" Shauna Lane hosts monthly variety show feat. satirist Rob Paravonian, comic Kristen Schaal & music from Bexxx & Brer Brian, plus Thems Good Eatin'?between sets, Shauna sketches & musical numbers are performed; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
$andy Kane Blew Comedy Show Naughty gal $andy Kane (Howard Stern & Opie & Anthony) tell you where you can stick it; B Bar & Grill, 40 E. 4th St. (Bowery), 212-475-2220; 9:30, free.
Three Course Comedy The Jolly Llamas serve healthy helpings of sketch & improv based on audience suggestions; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $5.
Dance
Randy James Dance Works premieres "Among the Stars that Have a Different Birth" w/music by various Latin artists. Other dances incl. "Moonlight Sonata," "Edge" & "Susie & Swoosie's Soiree"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-924-0077; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
SATURDAY 9/28
Cabaret
"Around the World in a Bad Mood" Through sketches & songs real-life flight attendant Rene Foss illustrates how mechanical delays & in-flight fights make her flying experiences far worse than the passengers'; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-712-8702; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
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.
Nancy Marano Jazz great appears for one night only w/the Mike Abene Trio; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
"A Slice O' Minnelli" Singer/comedian Rick Skye brings us more of Liza?the way we loved her; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 3:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
American Standard A "young, adopted, ambiguously ethnic, Scorsese-obsessed actress" shares the finer points of her life w/her new best friend, the toilet; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7.
Giant Saturday Night of Amazing Inventions & Also There is a Game! Michael & Bricken are at another 10:17er's wedding?but invited Francisco Guglioni (Andres du Bouchet) to entertain you in their absence w/sketches, music, inventions & game feat. comedians Sean Conroy, Val Kappa & Bryan Olsen?plus Utz chips or pretzels for all; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
"The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs" He's back by demand! The man in the Brooks Bros. Suit w/the bunny ears & tail, pokes fun at everyone & sings out at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-206-1515; 9, $10 & 2 drink [through 10/26].
Secret Slut UCB's Matt Walsh swore to protect the First Daughter (Missy O'Reilly), but banged her instead, destroying her virtue; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9, $7.
Angry Jellow Bubbles Women's issues are explored through several autobiographical pieces; New Dance Group Arts Center, 254 W. 47th St. (betw. 7th Ave. & B'way), 212-465-3410 res. req.; 8, $12.
SUNDAY 9/29
Cabaret
"Abra-Cashetta" Drag favorite Cashetta gives magic a fab makeover, turning more tricks than Heidi's girls in cuter getups & w/fewer legal snags; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 10, $10 [through 10/13].
"Caution: Curves Ahead!!" Murray Hill hosts night filled w/full-figured divas, the Glamazons, incl. Miss Maribou, Trixie Trueheart, World Famous Bob, Veronica & Ladyfinger doing burlesque, striptease & go-go dancing; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 8, $12.
Downtown Revivals Uptown cabaret regulars go slumming & bring their shows downtown. This week: Jeff Harnar reprises his celebrated show "The 1959 Broadway Songbook"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
"Earthly Paradise" Sharon Ruben w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.
"Places, Please!: The Songs of Francesca Blumenthal" feat. Marnie Baumer, Michael Moratta, Jaymie Meyer & Diana Templeton w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Lea Stransky debuts w/David Schaeffer on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
"The Sickest Fucking Stories I Ever Heard: Gay Night" Only-in-New York tales from gay boys William Mullin, Deke Haylon & Poppy Kramer, token breeder Asaf Ronen & a wild card guest; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 7, $8.
Monday 9/30
Cabaret
"Archives" Singer/songwriter John Bucchino performs original but rarely heard songs & new material?plus surprise guest performances; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
"At Home with Arlen" Audrey Lavine (not the "Complicated" girl) returns to Judy's w/Ross Patterson 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.
Comedy
Blue Mondays Tony Woods cures every case of the Mondays w/Billy Burr, Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards & other certified comics; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
"Kate Clinton: You Look Like You Could Use a Laugh" We all could! And political lesbian/comic Clinton is the one to give it to us; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-462-9077; 8, $20.
Jim McCue Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Greg Carey, Nancy Redman & Greg Vaccarello; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 10/1
Cabaret
"Journeys of the Heart" Jan Prokop w/Frank Panzio on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Kevin Brennan & Greg Giraldo; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
"To Awilda, from Jerry" was all that was written on the back of photo of a young boy in glasses. Maybe you've seen his face, know his whereabouts or simply enjoy improv sketches?please, help the Tenderloins comedy troupe find Jerry; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 866-239-5634; 7, $5.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Amour Musical love story set in Paris during the 50s w/score by Michel Legrand; Music Box Theatre, 239 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-$85 [opens 10/20].
Bartenders Louis Mustillo characterizes six men who've made careers out of slinging drinks; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $35 [opens 9/26].
Betty Rules Musical traces lives of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5, $29.90-$44.90 [opens 10/15].
The Charity that Began at Home Debut of St. John Hankin's comedy about the results of a family who pretend they're Mother Theresa; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; Fri. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. 2, $19-$35 [opens 10/7, through 10/27].
Evolution One man must choose between an unexpected career & the love of his life; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-260-3750; Fri.-Mon. at 8, $15 [opens 9/30, through 10/13].
Flower Drum Song Story based on the original novel by C.Y. Lee about a Chinese woman who moves to San Francisco & must deal w/Americanization; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $65-$95 [opens 10/17].
Happy Days Joseph Chaikin directs 41st anniversary of Samuel Beckett's comedy about marriage; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 9/29].
Little Ham Musical love story based on Langston Hughes play set during 1930s Harlem Renaissance; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [opens 9/26].
A Man of No Importance Musical based on film from 1994 about a middle-aged Dublin bus conductor whose real passion is theater. His life takes a turn when he wants to produce Oscar Wilde's Salome; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65 [opens 10/10, through 12/29].
The Mayor's Limo Joe Corcoran & Mark Nassar, producer & co-creator of Tony N' Tina's Wedding, pres. new production about homeless man taking a leak on guess what? Yup, the mayor's stretch. Starring The Sopranos' Sharon Angela; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 9/25].
Medea Fiona Shaw stars in Dublin-based Abbey Theater's rendition of Euripides' tragedy, as part of "New Wave Festival" at BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; Tues. at 7:30, $25-$65 [opens 10/2, through 10/12].
Ray on the Water Reality tv crew discover new story while stranded in Rhode Island waiting for ferry to Nantucket; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15 [opens 9/28, through 10/20].
JUST OPENED
The American Living Room series, now in its 13th year, feat. 100 works in progress by Here's Resident Artist Program (HARP); Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org for sched.; Weds.-Tues., $15.
Amphitryon Modern adaptation of Molière's Greek farce; Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-501-4069; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 9/28].
Anne Christie Eugene O'Neill's tale of "a strong girl with a dark past who for the first time experiences the unadulterated joy of pure love"; Studio Theater, 145 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15 [through 9/29].
Between Iraq and a Hard Place We'd opt for the hard place! Autobiographical account of one comedienne's (Jill Turnbow) life/job aboard cruise ship docked in the Persian Gulf; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $22 [through 10/6].
Burn This James Houghton directs Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Ty Burrell & Dallas Roberts in a "turbulent & funny play" about four New Yorkers overcoming their "deepest fears and doubts" after an unexpected death occurs; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [through 11/3].
The Chip Deffaa Invitational Theater, cabaret & dance productions handpicked by New York Post critic, held over the next three weeks at Chashama?see Theater listings for info on Danny and Sylvia & Hollywood Nurses; Dance listings for Misnomer Dance Theater; 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-260-1515 for sched. [through 10/14].
The Cocktail Party Revival of T.S. Eliot's 1950 drama; Theater 22, 54 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-472-1789; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 10/6].
Con Todas De La Ley (All the Law Allows) Thirty-fifth Repertorio Español season begins w/bittersweet comedy tracing one man's struggle between reality & his unfulfilled dreams; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850, www.repertorio.org; Thurs. at 7, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 8:30, Sun. at 2:30 & 5, $25-$40 [through 9/29].
Connections Comedy musing Internet dating; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25 [through 10/20].
Craft Pot delivery guys vs. Giuliani; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs. & Sat. at 8:30, Fri. at 8:15, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 10/6].
Earth Girls Are Easy Musical version of manicurist's run-in w/an alien spaceship?one night only benefit performance for the Lark Theatre Co.; Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-307-4100; Mon. at 8, $75-$500.
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, Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
Faster Mtume Gant (Oz) & Roy Thinnes (A Beautiful Mind) star in Adam Rapp's new production involving two con artists & a little girl whom they're trying to sell; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $35 [through 10/6].
Ghosts Once condemned controversial Henrik Ibsen drama now seen as one of his masterpieces; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 10/5].
Graham Norton: Red-Handed Solo act by star from BBC America's So Graham Norton show; Theater at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 866-468-7619; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $30 [through 9/28].
The Great Show Show Show: Live?From Space!!! Clowns, breakdancing & promised "action-packed journey to the center of the solar system"; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-502-3662; Thurs. at 7, $10, $5 for those dressed as aliens [through 10/17].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about a plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$95.
Hollywood Nurses Four actors portray more than a dozen characters during this "hysterical look at what happens when good nurses go bad"?isn't this every boy's fantasy?; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-206-1515; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 9:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, $15 [through 9/28].
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Rotating cast portrays single New Yorkers looking for a shag; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 11/6].
Let It Go Gillian Bross & Gregory Gallerano's comedy of unattainable love; Raw Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-713-5255; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/12].
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 Mammy Project Bindlestiff Family Arts Production pres. Michelle Matlock & her one-woman show; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-674-4538; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 9/29].
Mean Solar Day Nimbus Group's meditation on blindness, 9/11 & global consciousness through text, movement & music; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 212-340-1323; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $15, $12 st. [through 10/5].
The Misanthrope Molière's comic masterpiece, originally produced in 1966, staged by Pilot House; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-712-6571; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 10/6].
The Monsters' Tales Described as "an adult fable" inspired by popular reoccurring childhood nightmare; the Actors Playground Theatre, 412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st St.), 212-501-4069; Tues. at 8, $15 [through 10/5].
Opening Acts One-act festival celebrates works of writers, actors & 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 Paradise Project Experimental theater influenced by 1945 French film Les enfants du paradis (Children of Paradise), w/music by Radiohead & composer Michael Torke; Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793 x11; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 9/28].
The Porno Jim Show Jim & his sexy assistant, Bex, explore hardcore porn to improve your sex life?adults only!; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 877-BINDLES; Thurs. at 9, $10.
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-$60.
The Pumpkin Pie Show Theater, literature & music compete in storytelling war; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 s.c. [through 11/2].
Rich Hall aka Otis Lee Chrenshaw Southern parodies are funny & all, but not quite as amusing if you've done any time south of the Mason Dixon line?if you think the Village Idiot is the epitome of a Southern bar, get your head out of your ass & take a drive down South. This mockery of a Tennessee bumpkin' promises lots of Southern charm, "down-home humor" & "bourbon-soaked song" incl. "Conjugal Visit"; Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $12 [through 10/12].
Saint Latrice Juliana Francis' foray into the relationship of a 13-year-old mallrat & her 40-year-old carpet-salesman boyfriend feat. pop dance numbers, Japanese fetish art & Christian children's morals; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 9/29].
She Stoops to Conquer or The Mistakes of a Night Oliver Goldsmith's satire of English class structure; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30-$40 [through 11/10].
Slut Traditional musical but w/drinking, dancing & fucking; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., 4th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $16 [through 10/12].
Split Comic drama involving a "perfect couple," the inevitable breakup & effects it has on their friends; Lion Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 9/30].
Sunday in the Shower with Seymour One-hour comedy about love & infidelity; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave., #500 (46th St.), 212-492-5133; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 9/29].
Take Me Out chronicles the effects one ballplayer's sexual preference has on his team & fans; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45-$55 [through 10/27].
Were You There? traces lives of two men from the Stonewall riots to '98's vigil for Matthew Shepard; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-696-8561; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 10/20].
Young Playwrights Festival Twenty-first annual showing of the best plays submitted; Cherry Lane Theater, Alternative Space, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-279-4200, www.youngplaywrights.org for sched.; $12-$30 [through 10/26].