WEDNESDAY 11/12 WEDNESDAY 11/12 Cabaret Elvis ...
Cabaret
Elvis Has Entered the Building! See dead-on impersonator of the side-burned king of rock 'n roll, occasionally all jazzed up in glitter & gold; Trailer Park Lounge, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10, free .
Hotel Babele Petit Soleil, Italy's funniest multi-lingual clowning troupe, pres. the U.S.-premiere of comic fantasy, set somewhere in limbo; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), RSVP 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 8, $10. [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Lucky Stiff Join the family, the Bindlestiff family, or at least their circus. It's sword-swallowing fun for the entire adult family; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-726-1935; 9, $11.
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney pres. vaudeville reminiscent of Moulin Rouge (minus Nicole Kidman)?feat. singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers & fire workers; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 9:30, $25.
Songs They Sang...My Way Richard Malavet's musical tribute to Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Billy Eckstine, Frank Sinatra & Joe Williams; Mama Rose's, 219 2nd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-533-0558; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Sandra Bernhard "Sharp wit and irreverent insights" from the fierce big mouthed comedian; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30, $13. [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Sun. at 7:30, Sat. at 7:30 & 9:30].
Comedy Therapy The Mo Ho hosts a night of stand-up w/Nicole Korkolis, Stacy Honeycutt, Leanna Conley, Ann Design, Jonathan Martin & John Marshall; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 8, free .
Garlic Breath feat. a bunch of amateurs drinking & stinking all over the open-mic; Infra-Red Lounge, 210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, free .
$andy Kane's N.Y. Blew Comedy Show Cable tv princess & comic stripper makes her tits light up to her hit, "I Love Dick!"?don't we all?!; the Eagle, 554 W. 28th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-330-7043; 12 a.m., $10.
"7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Mistresses" Laugh & keep your husband. "Doctor" Faith instructs & provokes w/charts & stories from her days as a stripper & stand-up comic; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-505-7227; 6, $15 & 2 drink min.
Dance
"NightClub" Artistic director Tina Ramirez pres. "dance-theater" work using "powerful Latin rhythms & the intimate language of dance"; Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Pl. (Washington Sq. S.), 212-992-8484; 8, $30-$50. [repeats Tues.-Sat.].
Noche Flamenca Soledad Barrio's Madrid-based troupe displays wide variety of flamenco styles &, of course, the visions of profound passion they conjure up; Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; 8, $30-$35. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3].
"Rain" in Spain falls mainly on Tawny Kitaen?De Keersmaeker's minimalist dance feat. flagrantly emotional heart; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100; 7, $25-$50. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30].
THURSDAY 11/13
Cabaret
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics like "Stairway to Heaven" & cheesy renditions of Eminem hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free .
Peek-a-Boo Revue Using a cast of classically trained dancers, vocal artisans, theater geeks & celebrated comedians, neo-burlesque troupe transcends striptease & they've just returned from the Catskills; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10:30, $15.
Topaz sings the best of Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich & Broadway; Elysee, 199 Prince St. (Sullivan St.), 212-598-0303; 8 & 9:30, $8.
Everything About Yuriko One-woman musical comedy about a Japanese girl exploring her identity in America; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Uncensored Comedy Greg Wilson pres. stand-upers Jim Norton, Dustin Chafin, Laura Levites & Godfrey; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 9 & 11, $4 & 1 drink min.. [repeats Fri. at 11 & Sat. at 9].
Comedy Soapbox feat. stand-up from Danny McDermott, Liam McEneaney & Matt Stueck; Nevada Smith's, 74 3rd Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-982-2591; 9, $10.
The Julie Chagrin Show Israeli/British star Chagrin returns to the U.S. after 10 years to perform visual comedy show feat. Rolanda Chagrin & Yafit Hallely?plus vignettes incl. "Lady Nicotine" & "Mime Commentary"; Arclight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-787-8716; 8, $60. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Lisa Lampanelli hosts a night of unforgetttable stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $21.50. [repeats Sun.].
Not Your Bitch ...and these bitches mean it! Fierce feminist comedy from Chelsea Peretti, Kristen Schaal, Kimmy Gatewood, Ausie Anna Copacabana, Karen Sneider & Claudia Gross; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), RSVP 212-254-5277; 10, $7.
Playmobiles The tri-state's only Spanish improv group?warning, bring your pocket translator, the show is not in English!; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8, $10.
Whip it Up Connie Perry hosts comedy variety show; the Belt, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-563-0487; 10.
Dance
City/Dans Alan Danielson's "Places I've Been"?without his warm, but stern master, Mr. Miyagi; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $10-$15. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30].
Flamenco con cuerpo y alma, frijoles y medium pepsi. Actually, Spanish dancers from Spain?if their show is half as passionate as their flyer...hot damn!; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Sunnyside, 718-729-3880; 8, $28. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].
Placid Baby Sam Kim "delivers" a high energy romp refusing to take itself seriously; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 7:30, $15. [repeats Fri.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 5].
Rearrangement World premiere of RoseAnne Spradlin's new joint, along with old favorite, "under/world"?fetishism & body politics, y'all; Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $20. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
SplitStream Contemporary dance artists, Pat "Gremlins" Cremins, Nichole "Can I Ever" Canuso & Yanira "Convertible" Castro do their things in a shared-program format; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $20. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 11/14
Cabaret
Anthony, Felicia, Dorothy, David & Me Judy Kreston & David Lahm perform the work of Anthony Newley, Felicia Sanders & Dorothy Fields; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-265-8133; 7, $20 & $10 min.
Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts a night of tango-trapezeing, rowdy, raunchy burlesque fun; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
The Golden Girls: Live "Picture it!" New York, 2003, an all-male cast performs memorable episodes from the classic sitcom?the girls, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose & even Sophia, would be proud; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.. [repeats Sat. at 9 & 11].
Guys as Dolls Joe Posa & Joe Schmitz's belt the best of the one-named ladies: Liza, Madonna & Britney!; Iridium Room, 1650 B'way (51st St.), RSVP 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com; 7, $25-$27.50. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Let's Duet: A Celebration of Friendship & Song Singers Connie Pachl & Bill Daugherty perform Broadway & jazz standards w/several original pieces; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 6:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Pink Rhino Revue Acrobats, sexy chorus girls & the best talent from Broadway to bohemia, incl. Angelo Iodice (Cirque Du Soleil), Lady Ace, Miss Tickle & Miss Dita Von Teese; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8:30, $25.
"The Pleiades" Ixion Burlesque pres. newest show feat. "unique and sexy depiction of the seven sisters, the seven daughters of Atlas"?clearly not the normal cabaret fair; Sin-È, 150 Attorney St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-388-0077; 8, $8.
Spats White & His Blue Ukulele Celebrate self-proclaimed "vaudeville vampire" Spats' 95th year in the biz (well, not really, but it sure feels that way sometimes); the Maine Lobster, 1631 2nd Ave. (85th St.), 212-560-2649; 9, free . [repeats Sun.].
Comedy
Wali Collins joins Paul Mercurio, Mike Birbiglia & Dante Nero; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10, 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.. [repeats Sat.].
Gilligan's Island: the Lost Episodes Marc Adam Smith directs cast of castaways through totally unauthorized parody of the series, revealing secrets incl. how Mrs. Howell managed to bring so much for the three-hour tour; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $10, $8 adv.
Komedy Kebob Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby host live comedy in da burg?if you still dare go; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3313; 8:30, free .
The McKellog Report News you can't trust?at least they're honest about it. Reliably unpredictable improv comedy; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
No Relation Comedy Show Joe & Anthony DeVito (no relation, ba-da-bum) pres. Dan Cronin, Andres duBouchet & Cynthia Levin; Jack Dempsey's Pub, 36 W. 33rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-629-9899; 8-10:30, $5 & 1 item min.
Noo Yawk Tawk NY Times touted this improv team, "a superb multi-ethnic group" ; Sofia's, 221 W. 46th St. (B'way), 212-719-5799; 11, $10.
Sweet Paprika The omnipresent Tod Levin, Jen Kirwin & Bryan Olsen join hosts Ophira Eisenberg & Allison Castillo; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.
3 Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande. Or sign up for some stand-up w/Floridian Duncan Jay & Long Islander Allegra Barnett; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. Hurt Metzger, Ellen Cleghorn, Rick Mann, Vanessa Hollingshead & Cory Kahaney; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
Dance
Coming Together Evon Arts provides dance for holy rollers, spinal crackers & mojo filters?many pieces & choreographers; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), 718-482-3512; 9, $15. [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].
"Dance Cuba" Only Lizt Alfonso can get away w/telling Cuba what to do; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 7, $10-$30. [repeats Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5].
Molissa Fenley pres. U.S.-premiere of "Kuro Shio," Japanese for black salt?we call it pepper; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $20. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
"Sleeping Beauty" Saba Dance Theater puts a modern spin on catatonic chicks; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 8, $15-$20. [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8].
SATURDAY 11/15
Cabaret
Bang*Bang Burlesque The Bombshell Girls & Lady Ace are joined by Bradford Scobie, Taylor Mac & Happy Hour's Matthew Morgan?also check out "Mom & Dad's Erotic Video Show" in the basement; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-228-4888; 10, $15.
Can I Be Frank w/You? Joseph Callari & the Tom Nelson Trio pres. twp shows chock full o' Frank; Monte's Famous Venetian Room, 451 Carroll St. (betw. 3rd Ave. & Nevins St.), Carroll Gardens, res. req. 718-624-8684; 8:30 & 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Miss Ariel Sinclair joins the Sinsational Cindy & the Tempting Miss Tracy for glamorous drag & transgender acts w/DJ Grim's evil beats; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15-$20.
"Judy Garland Live!" Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia does Judy once more w/help from musical director Byron Sommers; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
The Karaoke Show The Donkey Show creators bring you their rendition of The Comedy of Errors?feel free to rock the mic or grind after the show; China Club, 268 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-398-3800; 7, $35-$55.
The Perpetual Motion Roadshow What happens when you mix the French-Canadian haikus of Sherwin Tjia w/the heavy metal of Jeb Gleason-Allured, the poetry of Monica S. Kuebler & the superpowers of Andrew Kaufman? We don't know, but it makes us dizzy; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 8.
"The Rat Pack Review" Kevin James & Frank Bray perform hits by "ol' blue eyes" & the dashing Dean?plus comedy from Al Del Bene; Nolita Tavern, 30 Spring St. (Mott St.), 917-237-1901; 9 & 11, free .
SWF Seeking... a one woman cabaret feat. a 5'2" red-head who only accepts cash; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.. [repeats Mon. at 8].
A Touch of Venus Elizabeth Hodes stars in cabaret drama about Lotte Lenya, Marlene Dietrich & Edith Piaf feat. classics incl. "Mack the Knife"; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), res. req. 212-265-8133; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Bohack Stand-up, cabaret & hard rock all jumbled together; Desmond's Tavern, 433 Park Ave. S. (betw. 29th & 30th Sts.), 212-725-9864; 10, $5.
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha feat. stand-up by Roger Hailes, Neal Brennan, Patrick Borelli & Clara Bijl; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Comedy Night Nuyorican Rule creator Angelo Lazada pres. different lineup of the best Latino comics every week; Club Rhumba, 396 E. Treemont Ave. (betw. Anthony & Carter Aves.), Bronx, 718-294-1100; 8, free .
"Poole Party" Ron Poole pres. stand-up w/Tracy Esposito, Lisa Nunn, Sidney Myer, & Julio Diaz; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Get your palm read & have a laugh, w/a psychic & a different set of great stand-up comics every week; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
X Plus One Improv 1940s sci-fi radio drama, complete w/liver failure & lung disease?feel free to BYOB; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
Dance
Borderline Barbara Mahler explores that which you just keep on pushing Madonna's love over?additional pieces by Rachel Thorne Germond & Leslie Satin; Construction Company, 10 E. 18th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $10-$15. [repeats Sun.].
Dancers Over 40, Dance! They're not over the hill yet! Richard Daniels, Eric Giancola, Riko Hase, Andrew Jannetti, Fannie Kalis, Jon Kowalski, Regina Larkin, Brittany Reese, John Sefakis, Danielle Welch & Janet White perform original numbers accompanied by original music; Steps, 2121 B'way (74th St.), 212-877-3399; 8, $15, $10 st.. [repeats Sun.].
HATCH New work by "established & emerging choreographers & performance artists in an informal setting"?feat. Janessa Clark, Caron Eule Dance, Human Kinetics & Colleen Leonardi; the Works Studio, 131 W. 24th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3803; 8, $8.
Krasnoyarsk Experience the dazzling grace & visual effects of the National Dance Co. of Siberia?choreography has generated heat & international praise; Lovinger Theater, Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. (Jerome Ave.), Bronx, 718-960-8833; 2, $25-$35.
Maria "La Vivi" Victoria Supreme flamenco w/Ingrid Sera & Estefenia Narvaez from Madrid, the Figo-Zidane connection of dance; La Nacional, 239 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 917-880-9737; 8:30 & 11:15, $10.
"Rising Sun: Days of the Dead" La Troupe Makandal pres. voodoo drama of death & rebirth celebrating Gede, the cosmic comedian?masterful drumming & choreography; South Oxford Space, 138 S. Oxford St. (betw. Green & Atlantic Aves.), Bklyn, 718-953-6638; 8, $15.
Shobana & Co. South India's "great classical dance tradition," Bharata Natyam, performed by acclaimed dancer/actress Shobana?feat. live music; Leonard Nimoy Thalia, Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $30, $15 st.
SUNDAY 11/16
Cabaret
"A Little This & That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives a 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song & dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-253-5555; 9, $5.
"Karen Finley: Make Love" Finley uses songs & a slew of Liza impersonators to conjure up the life of the tragicomic star & somehow make sense of our tragicomic world; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 7, $20.
Sinatra Saturdays Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
Sinema Sideshow Variety show feat. spoken word, grass-roots films & lyrical observations from Andrew J. Lederer?plus live sitcom, "the Talented Ten"; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-253-5555; 7, $7, $5 adv.
Comedy
Gotham All Stars: All Pro Show Different stand-up comedians grace the stage w/their hysterical presence; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10.
Improv Comedy & Vintage DJ feat. the Locals, trained by the Upright Citizens Brigade; Low, 81 Washington St. (betw. Front & York Sts.), DUMBO, 718-222-1569; 7-2, free .
Kids 'N Comedy Check out the under-age stand-up stars of tomorrow, w/Christopher Ferguson, Luke Hofmaier, Sam Rappold & Karen Bergreen; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), res. req. 212-877-6115; 3, $15 & 1 drink min.
Rabbit Stand-up open-mic feat. funny-bunny comics; Revival Lounge, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free .
Tom Soter's Sunday Night Improv "Slightly intellectual" comedy jam session that mixes & matches experienced improvisers from a wide variety of successful improv groups; Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. Perry & 11th Sts.), 212-353-7716; 7, $7.
Dance
Sally Bowden, Arlene Schloss & Elaine Shipman All three perfomances at the most reasonable of prices; Construction Company, 10 E. 18th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-924-7882; 5, $5.
MONDAY 11/17
Cabaret
Meet Me at the Corner of Cabaret & Jazz Barbara Lea pres. favorites & rare gems from her immense repertoire of standards & jazz tunes; Mama Rose's, 219 2nd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), res. req. 212-533-0558; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.. [repeats Tues.].
Monday Evening Burlesque Miss Saturn & Julie Atlas Muz lead classic tassle-twirling fun; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free .
Comedy
Arab-American Comedy Festival opens w/excerpts from theatrical pieces written & performed by Arab-Americans, incl. "Brain Freeze" & "Sajjil"; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), RSVP 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 6:30 & 9, $10. [continues Tues. at Stand-Up New York].
Kevin Brennan joins Killy Burr & Rob Magnotti for fun-filled stand-up; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50.
"Eating It" Judy Gold pres. stand-up w/Dan Powell, Matt Goldich, Eddie Brill, Chelsea Peretti & Matt Walsh; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8 incl. free drink.
Colin Quinn performs w/Adam Ferrara, Kevin Brennan, Nick Dipoalo, Godfrey & Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
TUESDAY 11/18
Cabaret
Automatic Vaudeville Cracked vaudeville performers Hilly & Gavin Souchet tickle our fancy w/this weekly variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515, www.smarttix.com; 8, $5.
The Savage Breast Rock 'n' roll variety show feat. comedy, music & burlesque; the Hook, 18 Commerce St. (betw. Richards & Columbia Sts.), Red Hook, 718-797-3007; 10, $7.
Ta Tas and Ha Has with the Goddess Perlman Night of laughs & downright dirty tingles. Let the Goddess entice you w/her...well...you know...humor; the Black Door, 127 West 26th St. (betw. 6th and 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-946-6396; 8, $5.
THEATER
Jackie Mason Laughing Room Only Jackie goes burlesque w/singing dancers, no less; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$90. [opens 11/19].
Taboo Boy George & Rosie O'Donnell pull a Themla & Louise...but will someone yell "cut" before they hit the rocks?; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $80-$100. [opens 11/13].
Tales from the Manhattan Woods New musical based on Die Fledermaus; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-502-0318; call for times, $24.50-$37.50. [opens 11/20].
RECENTLY OPENED
Carnival Knowledge "A gasp-inducing journey into the subculture of circus and sideshow"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Starring Ashley Judd, Jason Patric & Ned Beatty; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $86.25-$66.25.
The Chalk Garden Play by Enid Bagnold made into film starring Hayley Mills; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-929-2228; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10.
Diss Diss and Diss Dat "A new hiphop musical based on the music of the Funke Natives, well-known Harlem rappers of the late 80s and early 90s"; Henry St. Settlement Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Wed.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 11/30]
Eat Fest: Fall 2003 "Ambitious, short-play festival"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 12/7]
An Evening w/Johnny Valiant Two-time World Wide Wrestling Federation champion in monologue about life on the mat; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Sat. at 10, call for price.
Hoopla, Such Is Life "Theater and music in roaring-twenties Berlin"; Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St. (5th Ave.), 212-294-8301; Wed. at 7.
The Legacy Codes "Inspired by the nuclear espionage case of Dr. Wen Ho Lee, the Chinese-American scientist accused of giving nuclear secrets to the People's Republic of China"; West End Theater Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-591-0716; Wed. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $39-$45.
Life Interrupted Spalding Gray's latest work-in-progress; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, $20 [through 12/15]
Lilia! Libby Skala plays her grandmother, a Hitler refugee turned zipper factory employee turned Broadway star; Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Mon. & Tues. at 7, $20 [through 12/9]
Mahler: the Man Who Was Never Born "A stranger from another universe...a troubled young man...and a beautiful woman seer will embark upon a journey to change the course of history, but the history of which world"?!?!?!?!; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $15-$20 [through 12/7]
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $22.50.
Moo! The Twisted Tale of Dinky Farms "Animal Farm meets 'Looney Tunes'"; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/15]
My Big Gay Italian Wedding Needless to say, the plot revolves around a few obstacles to a traditional Catholic affair...; Actor's Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Christopher Sts.), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 10, mat. Sat. at 3, $40.
No Exodus "A barefoot and stuttering Shepard is approached by God and asked to go back to Egypt to confront the powerful Pharaoh. Armed with little more than a phrase, 'I am that I am,' he unhappily obliges"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 11/22]
The Nuclear Family You decide which family member each of these three men portray, they make up the songs; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20.
Recent Tragic Events The press release contains no summary of the plot, but does breathlessly reveal the author, Craig Wright (Six Feet Under), and the lead?the horrific Heather Graham; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times.
The Rivals Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 18th century farce; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times & prices [through 11/23]
Roadhouse: The Stage Version of the Cinema Classic that Starred Patrick Swayze, Except This One Stars Taimak from the 80s Cult Classic The Last Dragon Wearing a Blonde Mullet Wig It seems obvious there is only one, or rather two, things to add: Who will replace Jeff Healey & Sam Elliott; Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-868-4444; call for times & prices [through 11/22]
A Rockette's Tail Just in time for the holidays, but leave the kiddies at home; Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 12/21]
Terrotica: An Erotic Nightmare "is about the link between fear and arousal"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-946-5734; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mat Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 11/16]
The Threepenny Opera "Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's musical masterpiece satirizes the morals and politics of Weimar Germany, circa 1928, focusing on 'Macheath,' a cunning thief and street thug under the employ of Jonathan Peachum, king of beggars"; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices. [through 11/23].
U.S.S. Frankenstein "examines amysterious and little known military incident?in July of 1945, a battleship sailed to the South Pacific to deliver key components of the bomb that later detonated over Japan on August 6th. The ship carrying numerous high-ranking personnel, one of whom may have been R.J. Oppenheimer himself, was destroyed on the boyage back..."; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; call for times & prices.
What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience member at random (via raffle) to reveal their past lives & "hidden talents"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $35 [through 12/26]
Wicked New musical inspired by the novel inspired by the novel/movie The Wizard of Oz (& starring Joel Grey); Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $40-$100.
Wilder "is an erotic, chamber musical about a man who looks back on his life having hit puberty while living in a Depression-era bordello"; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & prices.