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    WEDNESDAY 2/25

    Cabaret

    Christine Ebersole enchants audiences w/renditions of Broadway faves & old standards; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $30 min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.-Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11].

    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 .

    Sunny Leigh's Opera Night Soprano Sunny Leigh sings arias & popular Italian songs w/Sheldon Forrest on piano; Buona Sera, 94 University Pl. (12th St.), 212-627-9200; 7-9, free .

    Lucky Stiff "sucks you into a netherworld where you will be seduced by clowns & sexy sword swallowing strippers"?better leave the kids at home; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-349-4800; 9, $11.

    Man Wanted! Selby Brown & Ben West showcase a number of torch songs & showtunes in "the ultimate diva revue"; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 718-274-7966; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7].

    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.

    Comedy

    Addicted Billed as a "comedy of substance," Mark Lundholm's one-man show takes on fatherhood & drug addiction; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, Sun. at 3 & 7].

    Boxed Laughter Stand-up comedy solves all your problems w/laughter; Jack Dempsey's Pub, 36 W. 33rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-629-9899; 8, $5 & 1 drink min.

    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; 10, free .

    Ray Ellin performs stand-up w/Pete Correale, Richie Byrne, Sherrod Small & Rob Magnotti; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    The Greg Charles Show A night of sex, drugs & rock'n'roll?without the sex, drugs & rock'n'roll; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $17 & 2 drink min.

    Invite Them Up Original stand-up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 8, $5 sugg. don.

    Colin Quinn Funny man performs stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Sherrod Small, Godfrey & Robert Kelly; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 2 drink min. [through 2/18] [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].

    Rev-99 Troupe performs parody of popular television programs; Freddy's Bar & Backroom, 485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, 718-622-7035; 9.

    "Revolutionary Chickens" Rob Lok's one-man comic take on his family's experiences escaping communist China moves to Wednesdays; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; 9:30, $10.

    Joan Rivers "Raunchy, politically incorrect evening" of stand-up from the trendsetting plastic surgery poster lady?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs For the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $25.

    Well Connected with Alex Thomas Get yourself connected; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Compania Maria Pages offers new appraoach to traditional flamenco; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; call for times & prices [through 2/29].

    David Zambrano performs explosive physical dance, "Barcelona in 48 Hours," w/live music & video projections mixing up themes of travel & dislocation; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, free [repeats Thurs. at 7].

    THURSDAY 2/26

    Cabaret

    Cat Fight! Lacey Langston treats us to the true story of the "divine feud between Bette Davis & Joan Crawford"; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $12.

    "Goodbye to Old Things" New production by Jennifer Allen billed as "solos for superheroines"?feat. music by Aislers Set & Deerhoof; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30].

    "I'm Special The Heat Is On" Mike Iveson revives his character Nurse Baby Asparagus for a "wholesome night, like whipped cream on cheese"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 10, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30].

    "The Rat Pack Review" No, not P. Diddy & Ashton Kutcher! Kevin James & Frank Bray perform hits by the real boys, "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 .

    Starshine Burlesque Master Jack Fetterman & the Meat Mistress join Dirty Martini & Eva Svensson; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5.

    Comedy

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

    Comedy Soapbox Stand-up w/Joel Chasnoff & Todd Womack up on the stand-up soapbox; Nevada Smith's, 74 3rd Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-982-2591; 9, $10.

    Italian Mamas Two one-woman shows about growing up Italian, Tracy Esposito's "Chicken Parmigiana" & Darlene Violetta's "Fortunata"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; 7:30, $20.

    Paul Mooney Comedian/writer Mooney (Sanford & Son, In Living Color) shares some of his hard-hitting, side-splitting observations on race; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $24.50-$28.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun at 8].

    Jim Norton gives his brutally funny take on everyday life. Just don't call him angry; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $22.50-$26.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].

    Radioshow & Lou's Room Two half-hour comedy shows for the price of one!; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; 8, $5.

    Thursday Night Comedy Show Hogwild hosts a set of new comics each week; Hiroko's Place, 75 Thompson St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-625-1303; 8, 1 item min.

    Uncensored Comedy Greg Wilson pres. great line-up of comedians, incl. Dustin Chafin, Ted Alexandro, Laura Levites & Jim Norton; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 9:30, $4 & 1 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 11:30, Sat. at 8:30, Mon. & Tues. at 9:30].

    Dance

    Bounce Eva Dean Dance pres. a performance that has balls?no, seriously, dancers move on & w/numerous colorful balls to create "an inspiring form of Dance Theater."; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun. at 8].

    Dodge Dance Company pres. "An Evening at the Puffin Room," a unique & witty collection of pieces by dancers w/diverse backgrounds; Puffin Room, 435 Broome St. (betw. B'way & Crosby St.), 212-343-2881; 7:30, $10, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Israel Non-Stop Young choreographer, Emanuel Gat, collaborates w/Arab-Israeli rap group, MWR, to bring NYC a new dance & music extravaganza?tweens, teens & their parents invited; JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th St.), 646-505-5708; 7, free .

    FRIDAY 2/27

    Cabaret

    The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Winter line-up of eclectic troupe of vaudeville virtuosos, feat. talented members of Ringling Bros. & Cirque du Soleil; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; 11, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts tango-trapezeing, rowdy, raunchy fun?"ya gonna luv it"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.

    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 [repeats Sat.].

    The Match GAYme: LIVE! Wacky game show send-up w/audience participation, real prizes & celeb impersonators galore; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 11, $15 & 2 drink min [through 3/26].

    A Night of Magic with Maritess Zurbano Talented, sophisticated magician performs in an intimate Victorian setting; The Inn at Irving, 56 Irving Place (betw. 17th & 18th Sts.), 212-533-4600; 7:30, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    Bill Burr stand-up; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $16 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest Poppi Kramer hosts fest w/Erin Foley, Eddie Sarfaty, Rebecca Tingley, Shelagh Ratner, Danny McWilliams & Courtney Knowles; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    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 weekly stand-up night?"come for the comedy, stay for the strippers"; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-349-4800; 7, free .

    Paul Mecurio does stand-up w/Lynne Koplitz, Ardie Fuqua & Frank Vignola; 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.].

    The Mosaic Cast of funny, whip smart improv comics build a show out of random ideas suggested by audience members, making it up as they go; Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 8, $7.

    The Next Big Broadway Musical Imrovised two-act musical comedy, where audience participation is a must; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Off the Top of Our Heads Fast-paced, short-form improv from one of the city's best groups; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7 [repeats Sat. at 7].

    One Finger Salute One-time revival of Julie Goldman's funny one-woman show; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $12.

    Piece of Bullshit Pie "The truth is bitter?bullshit pie is delicious!"; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $7.

    "Sara Schaefer is Obsessed With You" Improv/sketch comedy in "talk show" format explores the subject of "obsessions & deep-down hidden feelings"; the Sage Theater, 711 7th Ave. (48th St.), 212-382-8818; 10, $8, $6 st./s.c.

    William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. Kurt Metzger, Ellen Cleghorn, Rick Mann, Vanessa Hollingshead & Cory Kahaney; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12.30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.

    3-Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande?also, stand-up from 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.

    Dance

    If You Go Down to the Woods Today Cas Public blends verbal & body language in a series of six tableaus based on childhood fears, choreogaphed by Helene Blackburn; 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].

    Laura Pawel Dance Company pres. new & repertory works combining innovative improvisational structures w/sound, text & oringinal live music by Barebones; Dance Forum, 20 E. 17th St., 2nd floor (btwn. Union Square West & 5th Ave.), 212-633-7202; 8:30, $15 [repeats Sat. at 8:30 & Sun. at 5].

    SATURDAY 2/28

    Cabaret

    "Coney Island Freak Show" feat. classic freaks & human curiosities incl. fire & sword swallower Tyler Fyre, bug eater Insectivora, python charmer Serpentina & glass muncher Professor Scott Baker?plus dirty jokes & legions of strippers; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10, $15.

    Brandon Cutrell unveils his new show "No Reservations" feat. contemporary pop classics & some surprises; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Double Face feat. singer Kendra Shank w/Kyoto Kitamura & Ed Schuller?followed w/a set by Judi Silvano's New Territory Band (10:30); Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 8:30, $10.

    Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli Live! Dead-on impersonations of Judy & Liza by Tommy Femia & Christine Pedi; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Jeanne Macdonald Critcally-acclaimed, award-winning vocalist pres. new material ; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, 2 drink min.

    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.

    Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid's erotic night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns returns w/dancer Julie Atlas Muz, Tigger the stripper & fire chief Kari Dexter; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 10:30, $18 & 2 drink min.

    The Wau Wau Sisters Will Do Anything for Love The sisters' burlesque show returns to NYC & makes Valentine's Day last all month; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 8, $15.

    Comedy

    All Aboard the U.S.S. Boatship Elephant Larry group pres. new maritime-themed sketch show; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-7686; 8, $10, $7 st.

    "Black On Broadway" Comedy Central ranter Lewis Black does his version of stand-up, as HBO records your laughter for posterity; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-7171; 7 & 10, $38.50.

    The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Susan Prekel emcees stand-up w/Al DelBene, Jon Corbett, Patrick Borelli, Jessica Delfino, Karen Sneider, Amanda Melson, Ray Field & Amber Tozer; Boudoir Bar at East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Ray Ellin emcees stand-up from Kerry McNally, Tim Young, Johnny Lampert, Cory Kahaney, Ellen Cleghorn & JJ Ramirez; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12.30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.

    Ms. Jackson/Feathers & Flannel "Dripping wet gay improv"?just the way we like it?feat. Heather Gay, Lauren Palmigiano & Louie Pearlman; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.

    Poole Party! Ron Poole hosts long-running comedy/variety show ; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Ballroom Dancing Take a lesson & then swing, sway & cha-cha to the soaring sounds of NY, feat. the Sandra Cameron Ballroom Dancers' Salute to New York?plus, wine, refreshments & snacks; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 7, $15.

    SUNDAY 2/29

    Cabaret

    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; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Paco Doubledown Amateur Variety Hour Come down to Ludlow and strut your stuff; Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-505-3733; 10, 9 sign-up, free .

    Comedy

    Damaged Care Musical meds Greg LaGana & Barry Levy take on healthcare in the U.S. Did someone call for a singing doctor?; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 2, $10 & $10 min.

    Friends & Family Josh Haness hosts a comedy night with a "friendly & familial atmosphere"?kick off the week on a gentle note; Beauty Bar, 231 E. 14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-1389; 8, free .

    Gotham City Improv Shampoo Rinse Repeat, Crux, How Bazaar & pembo! groups in tlong-form improv show; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7 & 9, $5.

    Kids 'n' Comedy Find out what the future of comedy holds when Karen Bergreen hosts stand-up from youngsters, ages 9-15; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 3, $15 & 1 drink min.

    Pussy Hut We're noticing a trend in the names of Todd Montesi's raw Sunday night stand-up showcase?and we like it!; Village Ma, 107 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-529-3808; 8:30, 1 drink min.

    MONDAY 3/1

    Cabaret

    An Evening with Burton & Russell In the tradition of French & Saunders, Arnie Burton & Jay Russell pres. tour de force of sharp plays, songs & sketches?proceeds benefit Rattlestick Playwrights Theater; Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. Perry & 11th Sts.), 212-353-7716; 8, $25.

    "Gowanus Vaudeville Try-Out" Singers, dancers, comedians, actors & jugglers compete for a place in the upcoming "classic" vaudeville show w/a "modern twist"?sign-up at 6:30; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 7:30, free .

    Harold Rome: He Made the Garment Center Sing A tribute to the man who made Streisand a star & was the genius behind tunes like "South America, Take It Away" & "Nobody Makes a Pass at Me"; The New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400; 7, $20-$30.

    Jackie Hoffman He's back w/more to complain about. Kvetching alongside pianist Dave Brunetti, under the direction of Michael Schiralli; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, sold out.

    Monday Evening Burlesque pres. special "Hula Extravanganza" feat. the same classic, tassle-twirling fun w/Miss Saturn, Howling Vic & Ambrose; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 9:30, free .

    Science Vaudeville A night of family vaudeville feat. juggling comic Will Shaw, scientist/magician Bob Friedhoffer & ventriloquist Dan Ritchard; Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-817-8215; 6, free .

    Show & Tell Those crazy O'Debra Twins host a "wet & wild open mic" as performers "have seven minutes in heaven to do whatever the heck they want"; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; 10, $3.

    Comedy

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

    Eating It Host Andres duBouchet welcomes Andy Blitz, Jessi Klein, Marta Ravin, Amanda Melson & Marc Theobald; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8:30, $8 incl. free drink.

    Ed Sullivan on Acid Pat O'Shea hosts stand up w/Brian Kiley, Jen Kirwin, Joe Devito, Brendan Gallivan, Jen Ruelas, Paul Gonsalves, Connie Perry & Dave Greenberg; Freddy's Bar & Backroom, 485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, 718-622-7035; 9:30, free .

    Initial Stages Production built around works-in-progress, incl. stand-up, sketches, one-person shows & improv; Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; 9, $5.

    Name-Droppers See Giulia Rozzi & Margot Lietman hobnob with the rich & famous?feat. special celebrity guests; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

    Colin Quinn Funny man performs stand-up w/Keith Robinson, Dov Davidoff, Godfrey & Robert Kelly; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues. at 9 & 11].

    Don Slovin's Improv Jam Open mic improv/workshop?learn how to be funnier!; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 8:30, $5.

    Dance

    Dance Jam Children's Aid Society's weekly improvisational event is open to all forms of movement & movers w/or w/out background in modern or other dance forms, contact improv, martial arts, acting, or release techniques?beginners, disabled, all are welcome; Children's Aid Society, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3074; 8:15, $8.

    TUESDAY 3/2

    Cabaret

    Lilly Lipid's Open Mic Variety Night Share the stage w/acrobats, jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, drag kings & queens, creepy mimes & aerialists, or just sit back & enjoy the madness; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; 9:30, 9 sign-up, $5.

    Dance

    Armitage Gone! Dance returns w/program titled "Time Is the Echo of an Axe Within a Wood"?well duh!; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $36 [through 3/7].

    THEATER

    IN PREVIEWS

    Bug "A hallucinatory tale of pests and paranoia [this] dark comedy explor[es] the themes of isolation and delusion"; Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-868-4444; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $40-$50 [opens 2/29].

    Fiddler on the Roof Alfred Molina stars as Tevye...although you can get the same thing, plus potato pancakes & a smokin' version of "Satisfaction" over at Sammy's Roumanian on Chrystie Street; Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St. (7th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times [opens 2/26].

    The Moonlight Room Two highschool students spend Saturday night waiting in the ER for news of a friend; the Beckett, 242 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-944-9696; call for times, $45, $15 st. [opens 3/1].

    The Truth About Blayds and Mr. Pim Passes By, two plays by Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; call for times & prices [opens 4/14].

    RECENTLY OPENED

    Aunt Dan and Lemon Wallace Shawn, star of Princess Bride, co-author of My Dinner with Andre & son of famed New Yorker editor William Shawn, offers new production of his "political horror story"; Kirk Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $50 [through 3/27].

    The Ballad of Round Eyes New play by Stacey Engels w/bitchin' psychedelic poster; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-868-4444; call for times & prices [through 2/29].

    Beautiful Child Nicky Silver's story of "a troubled teacher returning home to his family, who must love and accept who he has become"; Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-353-0303; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50.

    Big Bill "Bill Tilden was considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, dominating the sport in the 1920s by winning seven U.S. championships. He was also a closeted homosexual"; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) call for times, $60 [through 5/16].

    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.

    Carnival Knowledge "A gasp-inducing journey into the subculture of circus and sideshow"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; call for times, $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.

    Crown Heights "Inspired by the still unresolved events of 1991 in the neighborhood that became synonymous w/racial strife"; All Stars Project, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $25-$35 [through 3/7].

    Curvature of the Earth "is the story of a precocious 7-year old girl named Lucky who tries to find her deceased mother, achieve total transcendental self-resolution, get her older brother to stop throwing things at her and listen to Who's Next as much as she possibly can. Nothing can stop her, except maybe the Moon, and army of evil snakes, the Theory of Relativity and bedtime"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4844, 212-358-3657; call for times & prices [through 3/8].

    Dolphin Up a Tree Children's musical feat. Tina Talkington, who turns herself into many things incl. a dolphin & a tree; 78th Street Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-873-9050; Sun. at 11 a.m., $12.95 [through 4/8].

    Double Infidelity Neoclassical farce by Marivaux; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $75 [through 3/21].

    The Duchess of Malfi Always reminds one of that English class in college where your gay-male peer grabbed your face & kissed you open-mouthed to "prove a point about the text"...a remark that nobody, incl. the professor, understood?right, girls?; St. Peter's Church, 346 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-691-6263; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15.

    The Falcon's Magic Feather Children's theater piece about princess & enchanted falcon based on Russian folklore; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; mats. Sat. at 1, Sun. at 1 & 3, $14 [through 3/28].

    Golda's Balcony Tova Feldshuh portrays "the rise of Golda Meir from impoverished Russian schoolgirl to prime minister"; Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.

    Gutenberg: The Musical! "The true story of Johann Gutenberg?the man who invented the printing press" (shit, we thought this was about Police Academy cadet, Steve); Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Weds. at 8.

    Jack! Family-friendly "rock-bluegrass musical based on the Appalachian version of the medieval fairy-tale, Jack and the Beanstalk"; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; call for times, $12, $10 child [through 4/10].

    The King of Mackie Street "In a small town in Southern Ireland, Francis McKeon, once proudly known as the King of Mackie Street, desperately tries to pick up the pieces as his world crumbles around him"; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Weds.-Mon. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15, $10 st. [through 3/6].

    The Ladies examines "dictator-brides" Elena Ceausescu, Imedla Marcos, Eva Peron & Jiang Qing; Dixon Place at Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-219-0736; call for times, $10-$25 [through 2/29].

    Lobby Hero A "New York morality play"; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; call for times, $12-$15 [through 3/7].

    Magic Hands Freddy Why bother describing the plot or other players? Let's just cut to the chase and say this thing stars Ralph Macchio; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; call for times, $45-$50.

    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.

    Max Morath: Ragtime and Again Songs of Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake, Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin & Irving Berlin; York Theatre, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-615-6966; call for times, $50 [through 3/14].

    Menopause The Musical "is the parody that chronicles the meeting of four women at a lingerie sale in Bloomingdale's fighting over a black lace bra with nothing in common but memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, wrinkles, plastic surgery, hormones, not enough sex, too much sex, and much more"; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (2nd Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times & prices.

    Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God One-man show all about everyone's favorite Queen, Freddy Mercury; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-362-2590; Sun. at 7, $30 [through 3/21].

    A Midwinter's Tale Kenneth Branagh's "Spinal Tap for the Shakespearean set"; Producer's Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. W. 43rd & W. 44th Sts.), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2 [through 3/14].

    Moms "Veteran stage and television actress Clarice Taylor is resurrecting America's first female stand-up comedienne, Jackie "Moms" Mabley, for the off-Broadway stage"; Kirk Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & prices.

    Moo! The Twisted Tale of Dinky Farms "Animal Farm meets 'Looney Tunes'"; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15.

    Mother Courage and Her Children Bertolt Brecht on war; Classical Theater of Harlem, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-868-4444; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 2/29].

    The Musical of Musicals?The Musical! "In a comic satire of musical theater genres, one story becomes five musicals, each in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim"; St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-935-2200; call for times, $20-$50.

    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 [through 2/28].

    My Life with Albertine Musical based on Remembrance of Things Past; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$60 [through 3/13].