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| 16 Feb 2015 | 06:28

    WEDNESDAY 12/3

    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 .

    Foot Festish & Trampling Party at a place that encourages you to be who you want w/whom you want?ladies free before 11. Dress code enforced; Flesh Theater, 219 2nd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.) 9 p.m.-4 a.m., $5-$15.

    Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney pres. vaudeville reminiscent of Moulin Rouge (minus Nicole Kidman)?feat. singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers, and fire workers; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 9:30, $25.

    Comedy

    Comedy Therapy Maureen Marren cures you w/laughs from nationally known comics; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 8, free .

    Eight is Never Enough! Comedy troupe pres. night of "interactive improv rock," musical parody, celebrity satire, sketch, and stand-up; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-592-4435; 9:30, $5.

    Garlic Breath A fun mixture of comedy, poetry & open-mic; Infra-Red Lounge, 210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, free .

    Joan Rivers Vulgar funny lady delivers "raunchy, politically incorrect evening" of stand-up; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; 8, $25.

    Sherrod Small Stand-up w/Richie Byrne, Steve Byrne, Carrie Karavas, Pete Correale; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50. [repeats Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Dance

    Balanchine's The Nutcracker The New York City Ballet's opening night?they'll supply the weed but you need to bring some Dutch Masters; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 7, $20-$93. [repeats Thurs. at 6, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 5].

    mech[a] & OUTPUT new dance & mixed media project by koosil-ja; ?lan, 70 Washington St. (betw. York & Front Sts.), Dumbo, 212-375-0186; 8, $15. [repeats Wed.-Sun.].

    THURSDAY 12/4

    Cabaret

    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.

    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 .

    Comedy

    Uncensored Comedy Greg Wilson pres. a great line-up of comedians; 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].

    Dance

    Central Station Multi-week festival brings East/Central European works to your dance-loving ass; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $25. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre pres Debut?three new works by the Czech choreographer; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $15. [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].

    Ear to the Ground Dance Commissioning Series?world premiere of Parang Sabil (Sword of Honor) by Philippine choreographer Potri Ranka Manis; Mulberry Street Theater, 70 Mulberry St. (Bayard St.), 212-349-0438; 8, $12. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Elegy Tiffany Mills Co. pres. a fragile world of shadows & split personalities through dance, music, aerial work & video?matinee shows on the weekend; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 8:30, $25, $15 Fri.-Sun. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    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].

    Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co. pres. Unbroken Thread, which some vociferous, Village-based, free publication said was "like visual poetry"; Baruch Performing Arts Center, Nagelberg Theater, 250 E. 25th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-387-1136; 8, $25, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Tami Stronach Dance "Slyly anarchic dancer" exemplifies the conditioning & body provided by the shampoo brand sharing its name w/this performance space; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $15. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    FRIDAY 12/5

    Cabaret

    Amateur Burlesque Win $500 for taking it all off at Great American Amateur Striptease contest feat. progressive house & techno beats by DJ Moody; Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 10, $30.

    "Guys as Dolls" World-class impersonators make "outrageous parodies" of Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Susan Lucci, Joan Rivers, Sonny & Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Patsy Cline, Michael Jackson, and more!; Ellen's Stardust Diner, 1650 B'way (50th St.), 212-664-0256, www.guysasdolls.net; 7, $25-$27.50. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    Pink Rhino Revue Acrobats, sexy chorus girls (one for each finger...um...) & the best talent from Broadway to bohemia, incl. Angelo Iodice (Cirque Du Soleil), Lady Ace, Miss Tickle, and Miss Dita Von Teese; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8:30, $25.

    Comedy

    Eliot Chang joins Lisa Lampanelli, Mike Yard, Pete Dominick, and Steve Byrne for some damn funny stand-up; 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 packed all her clothes 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 .

    3-Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande. Floridian Duncan Jay & Long Islander Allegra Barnett also pres. stand-up; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.

    Dance

    Lotus Music & Dance pres. Bharata Natyam & Odissi dancing styles brought together; CUNY Grad. Center, 33 W. 42nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-642-2301; 8, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    Movement Research 25th Anniversary season continues today w/Osmany Tellez, Astrud Angarita, Chris Aiken, and Ralph Lemon?Sun. see Ray Chung, Frey Faust & more; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12. [repeats Sun.].

    SATURDAY 12/6

    Cabaret

    Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends A special guest 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.

    The Karaoke Show The creators of "The Donkey Show" bring you their rendition of The Comedy of Errors. Feel free to rock the mic & grind after the show; China Club, 268 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-398-3800; 7, $35-55.

    "Oy to the World" Christine Lavin & guests the Accidentals & Rounds Galore play benefit concert to save the Bottom Line; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 6, $30.

    "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 .

    Le Scandal Striptease, magic & sideshow acts put "downtown edge & dash of Coney Island" on nouveau burlesque & vaudeville show; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10, $15.

    Le Scandal Burlesque Fit for the stars! Drew took it off once before, maybe she'll do it again?food & drink served; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10:15, $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.

    Women of Word The "first ladies of spoken word" serve up a "lyrical feast that has no boundaries" as they share thoughts on the "true essence of the female perspective"?feat. Helena D. Lewis, Angel, Mahogany L. Browne, and Jennifer Cendana Armas; Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; 10, $12.

    Comedy

    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. special guests; 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/psychic & a different set of stand-up comics every week; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.

    Dance

    The Remember Project 2003 Entire dance community responds to AIDS in this 12-hour fundraiser coinciding w/"A Day Without Art"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 12 p.m.-12 a.m., $25 & up.

    SUNDAY 12/7

    Cabaret

    Big Spender & the Naughty 5 Make your waiters really work for their tips. They act, they sing & they dance, all for you; Marion's, 354 Bowery (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8:30, $3.

    "A Little This & That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song, and dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 9, $5.

    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.), 212-677-5368; 7, $7, $5 adv.

    Comedy

    Mario Cantone Classic, unforgettable stand-up at Caroline's; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; www.carolines.com; 8, $22.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. 7:30].

    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 .

    $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 Lounge at Elmo, 156 7th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-242-0612; 9, free .

    Saturday Night Re-Written A team of 20 improv artists spoof the comedy-show they grew up on: SNL; Above Kleptomania, 669-671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-868-4444; 8, $10, $8 st./s.c.

    MONDAY 12/8

    Cabaret

    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

    "Blue Mondays" Tony Woods pres. super stand-up from Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards, Steve Byrne, Kyle Grooms, Dawnel Rawlings, and Rondel Hartley; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $5 & 1 drink min.

    "Broads on Broadway" We guess this means stand-up for chicks; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

    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 joins fellow comedians Jim Norton, Adam Ferrera, Tony Daro, Godfrey, and Kevin Brennan for stand-up; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; www.comedycellar.com; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    TUESDAY 12/9

    Cabaret

    A Christmas w/Family & Friends Singer Jennifer Grimm celebrates the release of her new CD w/some classic holiday tunes?cash only; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 11, $15.

    Michael Feinstein This Grammy-nominee will enchant you w/his soothing piano renditions of jazz classics; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $30 min.

    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.

    Something Wonderful Pam Tate perfoms pieces from her new CD, feat. Roger & Hammerstein, Jacques Brel & Sting. Cash only; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    Automatic Vaudeville Weekly comedy/variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-981-9722; 8, $5.

    Look on the Bright Side Kimmy Gatewood performs her rock 'n' roll comedy album every week; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; 9, $5.

    Dance

    Fresh Tracks The Dance Insider called it, "an opportunity to sample the hottest compositional and stylistic trends of the downtown zeitgeist"; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices.

    THEATER

    IN PREVIEWS

    The Last Supper "Honest-to-God dinner theater" in the playwright's own pad; Ed Schmidt's Apartment, 154 W. 27th St., #4W (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 718-499-7758; Fri. & Sat. at 7, $50-$75. [opens 12/14].

    RECENTLY OPENED

    Anna in the Tropics Jimmy Smits makes his B'way debut in Pulitzer-Prize winning play; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $81.25-$21.25.

    Birdy A new play by Naomi Wallace, adapted from the novel by William Wharton (which the Nick Cage film was based on); The Women's Project Theatre, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 [through 1/4]

    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), 718-274-7966; 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 12/21]

    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 12/28]

    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.

    The Exonerated Four real-life, former death-row inmates who were eventually acquited portray themselves for one week in long-runnng, off-B'way play; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; call for times & prices.

    Fathers and Sons Based on the novel by Ivan Turgenev; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; Sat. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 12/8]

    The Good Faith: 1940-1990 "Musical drama of good intentions, betrayal & misplaced devotion among Jehovah's Witnesses"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; call for times, $15 [through 12/21]

    Holiday From the author of The Philadelphia Story; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; call for times, $15, $12 st./s.c [through 12/21]

    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.

    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.

    The Lark "In this classic drama, which is surprisingly humorous, this fabled telling by Jean Anouilh about the life and legend of Joan of Arc is literally dramatized in front of Joan's persecutors"; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-543-9662; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 12/28]

    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.), 212-362-3328; Wed. at 7, $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 1/5]

    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 12/30]

    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"?just a wee bit over our heads; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $15-$20 [through 12/28]

    Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 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 12/6]

    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 12/13]

    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), & 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 12/14]

    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.), 718-637-3527; call for times & prices [through 12/13]

    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 1/11]

    Russian Strip Set in 1950s-era Soviet Union, plays in conjunction w/An American Heart (about "Jebediah Hankering, an aging, alcohol-swilling reprobate, ensconced in a medical center by his self-righteous sister"; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-502-0318; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $19 [through 12/30]

    Taboo Boy George & Rosie O'Donnell pull a Thelma & 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.

    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.

    Tape "pits two best friends against each other when one tries to get the other to reveal that he date raped a girl they both went out with in high school ten years before"; The Flatiron Playhouse, 119 W. 23rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [through 12/27]

    Terrotica: An Erotic Nightmare "is about the link between fear and arousal"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844 or 212-358-3657; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $15-$20 [through 12/7]

    What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience members 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 1/16]

    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.