STAGE WEDNESDAY 9/26 Cabaret Cleo Laine & John Dankworth entertain ...

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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.].

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, 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 & 7 Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

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

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.

Vic Henley 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/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 Thurs., Sun. & Mon.].

Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic free for all w/the chick who sells her panties; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, sign-up at 7:45, $3.

Tales of a Bugged Out Black Chick Echo Allen releases seven wild personalities held captive in her body, talking truth geared to make you blush; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Dance

Dance Rink Scott Rink w/Steve Anderson, Jack Donahue & Lenna Parr perform two dance plays "On His Deathbed, Holding Your Hand" & "Of Melodram & Murder"; American Theater of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-367-0816; 8, $15.

Dance Theatre of Harlem begins season by tracing the African Diaspora w/"South African Suite," "Dougla" & "Return"; City Center, W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60 [repeats Thurs. at 8 & Sat. at 2].

THURSDAY 9/27

Cabaret

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.].

Nancy Marano returns w/Mike Abene on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

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 Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11].

Comedy

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

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

Dance

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, $22, $20 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.].

FRIDAY 9/28

Cabaret

A Fella With An Umbrella Charles Major w/Paul Chamlin on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun. at 5:30].

Knock-Off Ms. Ana Matronic hosts night of dark swinging; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 12 a.m., $5.

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.

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

Sue Costello Stand-up w/Gary Greenberg, Spanky Stephen Kent & Gregory Carey; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [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.

Sherry Davey Stand-up w/Ross Bennett, Tony Rock, Buddy Boltono, Vanessa Hollingshead, Paula Bel, Cynthia Corey & Sherrodd Small; 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.].

Jim David Stand-up w/DC Benny & Gary Greenberg; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [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.

Peter Fogel Stand-up w/Gregory Rogell & Vic Henly; 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].

Gay & Lesbian Stand-Up & Musical Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts a gay night of laughs & notes; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 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.].

Phone Sex with a Stutterer David Leopold does vaudeville on the life & times of actress Vera Czymillitude; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 12 a.m., $7.

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/Mitch Fatel, Godfrey, Tom Papa, Greer Barnes & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

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

Dance

Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. "Adrian," "Firebird" & Glen Tetley's "Sphinx"; City Center, W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60 [repeats Sat.].

Global Exchange Series begins w/two programs, Laurence Lemieux's "Novembre" inspired by Québec's arriving winters (7:30 p.m.) & Dominique Porte's quartet "Retard Probable 5mn" exploring ideas of intimacy (9:30), part of Québec! New York 2001; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; $10 or $15 for both [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

Skin Deep Choreographer Kristen Mangione directs Alison Cook, Kimberly Craigie, Amelia McCarthy & Sarah Wagner in piece exploring societies & women's attitudes towards women; Speyer Hall, University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-226-5767; 8, $15, $10 st./dancer [repeats Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 3].

SATURDAY 9/29

Cabaret

BROADway Martha Lorin, Trudi Mann & Jane Schecter w/Tedd Firth on piano perform jazz hits like "Fugue for Tin Horns" deep, low & sultry; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $20 & $10 min. [repeats Tues.].

Deep Dish Cabaret Ghent Magazine hosts; 675 Hudson St. #3N (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 888-221-1161; 9, $15 incl. 2 drinks.

An Evening w/Marianne Challis Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $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, through 11/11].

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.

Armando Riverlo 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 min.

Comedy

Don't Tell Walt: An Animated Evening of Adult Music Bill McKinley performs musical numbers inspired by Disney's theme parks & movie 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.

El Vacilón Live! "Easy" Luis Jimenez helps La Mega's (97.9 FM) morning show "El Vacilón de la Mañana" stay up late; the Theater at Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-465-MSG1; 8, $48.50-68.50.

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/Mitch Fatel, Godfrey, Tom Papa, Greer Barnes & Jim Norton; 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.

Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts a combo of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15.

Dance

Performance Outlet 2001 pres. eclectic choreography w/Lincoln Jones, Crystal Chapman, Rhapsody, She Sullivan & Karen Addison/Danielle Hobbs; Broadway Dance Center, 221 W. 57th St. (B'way), 212-582-9304 x23; 7, $15 res. seating, $10 gen. [repeats Sun. at 9].

Performance Outlet 2001 pres. eclectic choreography w/Sharlene Adrias, Skip Costa, Michelle Barber/Nikki Poole, Skip Costa, Sheryl Murakami & Braham Crane (10); Broadway Dance Center, 221 W. 57th St. (B'way), 212-582-9304 x23; 10, $15 adv. res. seating, $10 [repeats Sun. at 6].

SUNDAY 9/30

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 w/Dick Gallagher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

Carol Hall Accompanied by Jeffrey Klitz performs her own compositions incl. "A Friend To Me" as part of ASCAP Songwriter Series; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $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.

Make Life A Song Doug Gerard w/Jerry Scott on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

A Musical Experience: Borodin to Jobim Tom David performs Broadway fare & Latin-infused tunes; Judy Wilson Room at the Hideaway Cabaret, 32 W. 37th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-947-8940; 8:30, $35 & $20 min.

Comedy

As Seen On TV Salvatore Brienik pres. the love child of TV genres like sports casting, talk & reality chows; the Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373; 9, $5 contrib.

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

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

Dance

Dance Theatre of Harlem pres. "Sphinx," Taras' "Firebird" & the world premiere of Robert Garlands "New Bach"; City Center, W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 2 & 7, $35-$60.

Elaine Shipman Co. performs two new works, Mayan inspired "HA" w/music by composer Philip Pares & vocalist Havana Carbo; Manolo Medina dances shaman ritual "The Tiger"; the Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.

MONDAY 10/1

Cabaret

Peter Cincotti Ron Delsener pres. 18-year-old piano prodigy Cincotti performing jazz w/stylings of Nat King Cole & Bobby Darin; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8, $25 [through 10/29].

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].

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 Stand-up, story-telling, sketch & laughs; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

TUESDAY 10/2

Cabaret

Susan Lucci No it's not a typo! Emmy winning soap opera diva Lucci makes her NY debut singing today hits & classic standards; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $50 min.

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.

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.

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Godfrey, Patrice O'Neil & Dave Attell; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.

Dance

Dance Theatre of Harlem Performs world premieres "Viraa" & "Pas de Deux for Phrygia & Spartacus"; revival "Equus" & Wilson's "Concerto in F"; City Center, W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; 8, $35-$60.

Theater

PREVIEWS/OPENING

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].

An Immaculate Misconception Inventor of the birth control pill turned playwright investigates sex & modern reproduction; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 10/10, through 10/28].

Underneath the Lintel Mystery begins when librarian discovers book 123 years overdue; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-239-6200; Tues.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45 st./s.c. [opens 9/30].

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

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].

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 [ through 10/14].

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 10/14].

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 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].

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].

Hero Worship Variety of entertainment incl. DJs, bands, comedy, plays, readings, burlesque & vaudeville all benefiting the Widows & Orphan Fund of the NYPD/FDNY; 212-539-7686 for location & info; Tues. at 8, $10.

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 Evening of modern dance & 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].

It's Not My Fault, It Was on Fire When I Got There Writer on verge of success needs estranged sister's permission to realize dream, comedy; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 10/14].

Johan Padan & the Discovery of the Americas Satirical story of stowaway on Columbus' ship who defects to Native American's side; Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-998-5867; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $20 [through 10/7].

Johnny Clearfield's Cash on Demand Johnny Cash parody w/comedy sketches & music; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) 212-545-7114; Weds. at 7, $5.

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].

The Last Barbecue Suburban comedy about the subtly of silence; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Tues.-Sat. 8, $19 [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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55 [through 10/14].

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].

Lone Drifter One-man comedy about the dregs of society; Surf Reality's House of Urban Savages, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; Fri. at 12 a.m., $5.

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. [through 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].

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].

She Cuts Herself/She Likes to Write Catholic school girls wrestle w/sexuality, identity & self mutilation; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-946-6517; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $10.

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].

Six Characters in Search of an Author Play looks at relationship betw. family of six & acting troupe; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $ 15 [through 10/21].

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 & 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].

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. 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].

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].

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