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STAGE WEDNESDAY 9/5 Cabaret The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:41

    Cabaret

    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.

    Swing High, Swing Low Carol Shedlin w/Jon Delfin on piano & Frank Wagner on bass; 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.

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

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern hosts diverse stand-up w/white guys peppered into the mix; the Den at Two Boots Pizza, 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.].

    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/Dave Attell, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & Tom Papa; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. Sun. & Mon.].

    Dance

    Evidence Ronald K. Brown pres. African contemporary dance, as part of Evening Stars; 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.].

    Tribute to John Cage Friends & associates gather to read from his writings at ninth annual observance; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 7:30, free.

    THURSDAY 9/6

    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.

    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 Fri.-Sun.].

    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.

    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 Sat.].

    Comedy

    Homo Comicus Gay & Lesbian stand-up; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $12 & 2 drink min.

    The Nasty Show Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $19.50-20.50 & 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.

    Wanda Sykes Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20.50 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Get Out of the House Sarah Skaggs Dance pres. spatial patterns set to electronica music; Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Houston St. (betw. Chrystie & Forsyth Sts.), 212-924-0077; 7, free.

    Tiffany Mills Co. pres. two modern pieces, urban movement, "Benches & Big Silver," which mimics pedestrian movement; plus sextet "Root 30," which harkens back to childhood games; Central Park Naumberg Bandshell, 72nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-371-0237; 6 & 7:30, free [repeats Sat. at 5 & 6:30].

    Puremovement & Urban Bush Woman Rennie Harris reinforces hiphop's cultural expression while Urban Bush Women perform spiritual African-American traditions, as part of "Evening Stars" series at World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    Trokia Ranch Co. pres. interactive digital media & technology w/four works, "Suite Devo," an ode to the band; "Reine Rien" ("Queen Nothing"); mortality inspired "Flowing of Honey" & Dawn Stoppiello's solo work?benefit Sat., $30; Williamsburg Art Nexus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8, $12 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    FRIDAY 9/7

    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].

    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

    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.

    Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Carrie Karavas, John Rizzo, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr & Hood; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15.

    Mitch Fatel Stand-up w/Kevin Flynn, Sue Costello & Juston McKinney; 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.

    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.

    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.].

    Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Andrew Kennedy & Greg Giraldo; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    The Nasty Show Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $21.50 & 2 drink min.

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

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

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & Tom Papa; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Mitch Fatel & Vic Henley; 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].

    Sherrodd Small Stand-up w/Paula Bel, Ray Ellin, Tim Young, Cory Kahaney, John Bush & Tom Cotter; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

    Wanda Sykes Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $22.50-24.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 12:30 a.m.].

    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

    Exploration of Movement (A Showcase of Dance) NOMMO Contemporary Dance Theatre premieres James LeMark Yarborough's "Modes of Expression," exploring dancers interpretations of dance; Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts.), 212-362-5752; 8, $20.

    The Facts & Artifacts of Korean Dance 3000 years of culture through movement & Myung Suk Lee performs Buddhist devotional dance "Bumpae"; Elebash Recital Hall at City University Graduate Center, 365 5th Ave (34th St.), 212-627-1076; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.

    Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Comic all-male ballet co., part of Evening Stars; World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    Short Pieces 3 Robin D'Amato, Babara Mahler, Richard Daniels & the 11th Hour Dancers perform six contemporary pieces ranging from solos to quartets; University Settlement, Speyer Hall, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-982-6668; 8, $12 [repeats Sat.].

    SATURDAY 9/8

    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.

    Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli Live! 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

    Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Carrie Karavas, John Rizzo, Nancy Redman, Billy Burr & Hood; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m., $15-$20.

    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 for cash; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Sherrodd Small Stand-up w/Paula Bel, Ray Ellin, Tim Young, Cory Kahaney, John Bush & Tom Cotter; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 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.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & Tom Papa; 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.

    Dance

    On the Sixth Floor Contemporary choreographers pres. new ballet works w/highlights from the musical Copacabana; City Center, 130 W. 56th St., 6th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $5 st./s.c., $10 [repeats Sun. at 5].

    Liz Slade & the Resonators No partner? No problem! Simply listen to Liz call at traditional Southern square dance; Esplanade Plaza at Battery Park, Liberty St., 212-267-9700; 6:30, free.

    Twyla Tharp Dance Co. performs blend of ballet, modern & jazz movements, as part of Evening Stars; World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    SUNDAY 9/9

    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.

    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.

    Comedy

    Ground Zero Sketch troupe performs "Darth Vader Goes Golfing" & "Death Comes To Us All, Charlie Brown" while grooving to the beats of "Generic Boy Band"; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 9, $6.

    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 Mon. & Tues.].

    Dance

    Short Pieces 3 Robin D'Amato, Babara Mahler, Richard Daniels & the 11th Hour Dancers perform six contemporary pieces ranging from solos to quartets; University Settlement, Speyer Hall, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-982-6668; 3, $12.

    MONDAY 9/10

    Cabaret

    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 Tues. at 8].

    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.

    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 Tues.].

    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.

    Dance

    David Gordon Pick Up Co. performs Gordon's mix of theater & dance, as part of Evening Stars; World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    40down Karl Anderson, BiTrip & Erik Kaiel appear first?Ivy Baldwin Dance & Melissa Briggs Dance finish the evening; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 7 & 8, $12.

    TUESDAY 9/11

    Cabaret

    Badomi DeCesare returns w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10.

    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.

    Comedy

    Cheap Shots Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $12 & 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.

    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.

    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.

    Dance

    The Parsons Dance Co. Choreographer David Parson's & his troupe pres. modern dance, as part of Evening Stars; World Trade Center Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600; 7, free.

    40up Pat Catterson & Young Soon Kim head up the first performance; Stuart Hodes & Alice Teirstein dance the next; OK Harris, 383 W. B'way (betw. Broome & Spring Sts.), 212-925-4200; 7 & 8, $12.

    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 [opens 9/20, through 10/14].

    Cosine Multimedia theater for creative & sensitive physicists; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, www.here.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 2, $15 [opens 9/6, through 9/9].

    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 [opens 9/9].

    Goodtime Charley Joan of Arc turns gentleman into king; ArcLight Theater, 150 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-496-4508; Weds. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [opens 9/6, through 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, Sun. at 3, $10 [opens 9/6, 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 [opens 9/11, through 10/6].

    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 [opens 9/11, through 11/13].

    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 [opens 9/6, through 12/1].

    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 [opens 9/6, 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 [opens 9/6, through 9/22]

    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, [opens 9/6, 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 [opens 9/11, 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.), 212-420-8877; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $20 [opens 9/7, 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. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 3, $25 [opens 9/7 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 [opens 9/6, through 9/29].

    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. [opens 9/11].

    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 [opens 9/7, through 9/29].

    2001: A Downtown Stage Oddity A night of excerpts representing a variety of emerging playwrights from; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Mon. at 7, $25.

    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 [opens 9/11, through 9/22].

    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 [opens 9/6, through 9/30].

    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 [opens 9/10].

    JUST OPENED

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

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

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

    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].

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

    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].

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

    Life 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.

    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].

    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. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $30 [through 9/16].

    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].

    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].

    Snatches New comedy utilizes verbatim dialogue from Lewinsky/Tripp tapes in bizarre reality-theater tawdriness experiment; 78th St. Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-873-9050; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15, $10 st. [through 9/8].

    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.

    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].

    Third Rail Hobo Poet/performance artist Kamal Symonette-Dixon's solo depiction of homeless subway performer; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; Thurs. & Fri. at 7, $12.

    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].

    Women Without Makeup Three plays, written by men, full of witty observations about being a woman; the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $14, [through 9/9].