WEDNESDAY 3/12 Cabaret "An American In ...
Cabaret
"An American In Paris" Supper club welcomes back singer & pianist Steve Ross, performing French-inspired songs written by Americans incl. Cole Porter & Oscar Hammerstein & trib. to French performers incl. Maurice Chevalier; Stanhope Park Hyatt, 995 5th Ave. (betw. 80th & 81st Sts.), 212-650-4737; 8:30, $40 & $25 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30].
"Let's Fall in Love" KT Sullivan, w/Larry Woodard on piano, salutes Harold Arlen, performing his greatest hits incl. "Stormy Weather," "It's Only a Paper Moon" & "If I Only Had a Brain"; Algonquin Hotel, The Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $20-$50 min [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
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 [repeats Thurs.].
"The Raelian Cabaret" Brooklyn's new performance space hosts cabaret performers all month. This week singer/songwriter Julia Douglass, innovator Brian Dewan & the Church of Betty Trio rock the joint; Barbes, 376 9th St. (6th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-965-9177; 8, free.
"Women of Note" Joan Crowe w/Tedd Firth on piano & Ritt Henn on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
Comedy
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Jessica Kirson, Steve Byrne, Gregory Carey, Kevin Brennan & Gregory Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Dance
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series press. Neil Greenberg in "Two," an experimental work exploring "either-or" identities by combining projected images w/live dance; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $27.
92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Project pres. Heidi Latsky Dance in "Bound." The premiere of this intense work, influenced by Bernard Schlink novel The Reader, displays the elation upon being released from opppression; The Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7].
THURSDAY 3/13
Cabaret
"Badomi DeCesare: Almost Texas" Globe trekking chanteuse DeCesare returns performing country western songs incl. "Love Me Tender" & "I Fall to Pieces" w/the help of a seven-piece country band; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 & $10 min.
"Basically Bull" Piano virtuoso Alan Feinberg performs works by Elizabethan English keyboardist John Bull; Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 E. 7th St. (3rd Ave.), tkts. 212-279-4200; 7:30, $20, $15 st./s.c.
"Fisherman's Famous San Francisco Burlesque" feat. live music & performances by weekly headliners Harvest Moon & Julie Atlas Muz backed by the Xylophonic Orchestra; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10 & 11:30, $5.
Comedy
Believe Chicken Comedy Hurrah! Jessica Delfino & Liz Laufer pres. stand-up feat. Vincent Durham, Evan Gallohou, Mike Birch w/his Caucasian Experience, Eric Chercover, Chelsea Peretti, Clayton Fletcher, Sasha Guilla & Greg Contreras; Nightingale, 213 2nd Ave. (13th St.), 212-473-9398; 7, $2.
MC Robert Cohen Talk show host Cohen, aka "the White Oprah," interviews Sam Seder & Billy Portman; Siberia in Exile Bar, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 646-674-1710; 8, $5 don. to medical marijuana research-yeah right.
Lisa Lampanelli Insult comic & self-proclaimed "Queen of Mean"-though many are quick to agree- indiscriminately attacks the crowd; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $19-$23 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].
Joan Rivers Her less than supportive wishes to I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here daughter Melissa were merely a warm-up to her upcoming critiques of non-related Oscar night red carpet walkers-proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-2680; 7, $25.
Dance
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Vicky Shick's and Barbara Kilpatrick's "Undoing," a work exploring the strain between idiosyncratic & ornate realities; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $27 [repeats Fri.].
Rebecca Stenn/Perks Music Theatre pres. "Left of Fall," a rock re-interpretation of Stravinsky's Rites of Spring , "The Carmen Suites," a comedic piece in which dancers & musicians trade roles; St. Marks Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun at 7:30].
FRIDAY 3/14
Cabaret
Brad Alexander tickles the ivories, playing four hours of all-request sing-alongs, classic rock hits & 80s faves; Studio at O'Flaherty's, 334 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-581-9366; 10 p.m., free.
"Coney Island Freak Show" feat. classic freaks & human curiosities incl. fire & sword swallower Tyler Fyre, bug eater Insectivora, Python charmer Serpentina, glass muncher Professor Todd Robbins & twat twitcher Julie Atlas Muz-plus lewd humor & legions of strippers; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), info 718-372-5159; 8:30, $15.
Barbara Lea returns w/Wes McAfee on piano & John Loehrke on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
Comedy
Jim David Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Lynn Koplitz &, on Saturday, Todd Barry; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 &12:30 a.m.].
Tom Schilue Stand-up w/Al Lubell, Tony Powell & Sue Costello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].
MC William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. JJ Ramirez, Ellen Cleghorn, Buddy Bolton, Vanessa Hollingshead; 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.
Frank Vignola Stand-up w/Russ Meneve, Paul Mercurio, Gregg Rogell, Rob Magnotti; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 3/15
Cabaret
"Anthony, Felicia, Dorothy, David and Me" Judy Kreston & Daivd Lahm salute Newley, Sanders, Fields & Lahm w/Tim Ferguson on bass, Michael Lauren on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s 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, $30 & 2 drink min.
Judy Garland Live: a Great Day for the Irish! Tommy Femia, as Judy, celebrate's St. Patrick's Day w/musical comedian Sidney Myer singing Irish diddys & Garland classics incl. "Pretty Girl Milking her Cow," "Danny Boy" & "Stormy Weather"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
"William Byrd-Songs, Anthems, Hymns & Motets" Choral ensemble Pomerium performs eclectic mix of Byrd's "colorful works"; Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 E. 7th St. (3rd Ave.), tkts. 212-279-4200; 7:30, $20, $15 st./s.c.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 108 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "The Royal We," "The Cowboy & John," "Fade In" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
"Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs" Albers, wearing his trademark Brooks Bros. suit & fuzzy pink bunny ears & tail, w/crafty comedy songs critiquing Martha Stewart-he did it before it was cool!-state flags & the Berenstain Bears children's book series feat. musical director Dick Gallagher; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), tkts. 212-206-1515; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
10:17 Comedy Night: Show Number 98 Michael Birch, Bricken Sparacino & the 10:17 Comedy Troupe give you great costumed sketches as they count down to their 100th & last show-plus stand-up from Nikki Carr & Craig Baldo & the music of Adam Wade; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 10, $5.
Dance
"Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. "Blood Cherries," solo work by Dawn Akemi Saito inspired by Butoh dance, exploring violence of inheritance & identity; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $27 [repeats Sun at 2].
Company Journey/ World Premier Continuing their tradition of performing international dances, Freeeman Repertory Dance Co. & guest artists feat. Flamanco, Bharata Natyam & Kandyan Dance from Sri Lanka-also feat. premiere of Freeman's "Reunion Without Confetti" & "Traditions Of Festivity"; Lotus Music & Dance Studios, 109 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-946-5348; 7:30, $20, $15 adv. [repeats Sun. at 2].
Elliot Feld Returning for their annual five-week season, the co. pres. Mikhail Baryshnikov in "Mr. XYZ," a new solo created for him by Feld. The repertory also includes "Behold The Man," w/ music by Brian Eno & David Lang; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Sun. at 2].
SUNDAY 3/16
Comedy
Working My Way Down Penny Arcade's solo show, too cool to be called stand-up, breaks down life's idiosyncrasies incl. "Jenny from the Block"; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-462-9077; 8, $15 & 2 drink min.
MONDAY 3/17
Cabaret
"Have A Little Paris on Me" Former Moulin Rouge-the one in Paris no less-performer Debbie de Coudreaux celebrates her debut CD's release w/show of the same name; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-265-8133; 9:15, $15 & $10 min.
"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods hosts comedy from the best incl. 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; 9:45, $5 & 1 drink min.
Leer Mondays Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita rock us weekly w/unique renditions of TLC's "No Scrubs" & Las Ketchups' "Hey Hah,"-no pop hit is safe!; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $12 min.
"Olivia..the Hottest Tribute to Olivia Newton John Ever" Cabaret regulars incl. Murray Hill, Maggie Moore, Elizabeth Ziff, Kim Cea, Linda Halaska, Pearl, Kate Rigg & RenÈ RisquÈ get physical in this musical homage to the gal from Down Under-cash only!; the Belt, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-971-2442; 9:30, $15.
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Steve Byrne, Nancy Redman, Jackson Perdue, Jessica Kirson & Steve Marshall; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
You & the Night & the Music: the Sophistication of Dietz & Schwartz Theater biographer Philip Furia & all-star cast pres. 30 years of words & music from legendary song-writing dou Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz-followed by reception; The New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400 x0; 7, $20-$30.
Comedy
Comic Rhythm Variety showcase feat. stand-up, sketch, musical & alternative acts from comidians incl. Rusty Ward, Karith Foster & Jeff Kreisler; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.
The Redroom Riot The 10:17ers takeover this Brazilian restaurant to bring you stand-up, music & surprises from a crew feat. Bricken Sparacino, Laurie Kilmartin & Mike Birch w/his Caucasian Experience; Calvin's Redroom, 319 5th Ave. (32nd St.), 212-684-0087; 8, $5, 2-for-1 adm. for New York Press readers.
TUESDAY 3/18
Cabaret
"High Standards" Susan Speidel returns w/Peter Candela on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
Comedy
Between A and B: Scenes from our Apartment Performance incl. standup, sketch & improv in a show about life, love & the challenges of living together in a 400 sq. ft. East Village apartment; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15.
"A Night with Adam Roth & the Jaded Six" Musical comedy show feat. the talents of Joe Vincent, Alec Morton, George Gilmore & C.P. Roth performing original songs & covers in "Stump the Band"-a take off on "Name That Tune"; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 9:30, $6.
"Rick Shapiro: Repeat Offender" This outlaw comic rains on your parade w/edgy stand-up, storytelling & plenty of mania; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; 9, $12.
STAGE
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule (Weds.-Tues.). We recommend calling theaters to verify.
IN PREVIEWS
Life X 3 Helen Hunt, John Tuturro & the phenomenal Brent Spiner (Lt. Cmdr. Data, Lore, Mark Twain, etc.) star in dinner party that serves "cruel observations and high comedy resulting in a hilarious and poignant examination of our most personal intimacies and private longings"; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 B'way (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $80 [through 6/29].
Polish Joke Comedy dares to ask the question, "Is being Polish a destiny?"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$45 [through 4/20].
RECENTLY OPENED
Adult Entertainment Danny Aiello & Jeannie Berlin star in new Elaine May comedy about porn; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$65.
Almost Live from the Betty Ford Clinic Michael West's biting one-man show explores the bizarre mental landscapes of more than 20 celebrities; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, $20.
Ballad of Yachiyo "Story of young Japanese-American girl's sexual awakening & tragic end, set against the back-drop of Hawaii's early 20th-century sugar-cane plantation system"; Theatre on Two, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/22].
Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwrighting debut; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8., mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $60.
Bartenders "There are 1,259,874 bartenders working in the United States today. This is a story about six of them"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3 [through 5/4].
Betty Rules Musical tracks life of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. 7 & 10, $30-$45.
Boro Tales: Brooklyn Playwrights spin yarns like "The Dancing Princesses" & "Snow White" (!) B'town style in cabaret environment; BRIC, Fulton St. (Rockwell Pl.), Ft. Greene, 212-352-3101; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 3/23].
Buicks Car salesman gets closer to his family via road trip w/"feisty young Mexican secretary"; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 3/30].
Chemistry Lab "Drama about secret, same-sex relationships between New England high-schoolers in the 70s"; Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for times, $15 [through 3/15].
Erendira Adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez story-"The sad and incredible tale of innocent Erendira and her heartless grandmother"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, $15 [through 3/15].
The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.
The Feast of the Goat Mario Vargas Llosa's play about dictatorship in the Dominican Republic; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.), 212-475-3424; call for times & prices.
Flower Drum Song Story based on novel by C.Y. Lee about Chinese woman who moves to San Francisco; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$95.
Frederick Douglass Man of letters/former slave's story on stage at church where he worshipped, married & spoke; Mother AME Zion, 140-146 W. 137th St. (Lenox Ave.), 212-307-7171; Weds., Fri. & Sat. 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 3, $35.
The Gun Club Hunt Holman's treatise on teen angst; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-1515; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$19 [through 3/23].
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
Heartbreak House Typical Shaw, where "romance springs ever eternal but never mutual, and the only stable marriages have the least to do with love." The old rascal works in a few riffs on WWI, as well; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10-$40 [through 4/6].
Hospital Axis Theatre's 5th-annual installment of serial about man in terminal coma. ("He has arrived at this state by various means: an illness, a house fire, drowning in a swimming pool and being lost in the snow-this year he is murdered in error by people in the wrong apartment"); 1 Sheridan Sq., 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $10 [through 4/12].
Kerouac Tom O'Neil (Soldier's Death) directs new production blending fact & fiction; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $35 [through 3/16].
La Boheme Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) "re-imagines" Puccini's opera (w/English supertitles); Broadway Theatre, 1681 B'way (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$95.
The Last Two Jews of Kabul Comedy based on true story of "last two Jews" in 2001-era Afghanistan who were found holed up in a synagogue-not speaking to each other; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 3/16].
Lovecraft: Nightmare Suite "Gothic horror of H.P. Lovecraft on stage for first time"; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-414-5420; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/30].
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Whoopi Goldberg & Charles S. Dutton star in revival of August Wilson tale about one group's recording session in 1920s-era Chicago; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$80 [through 6/29].
MetLife Foundation Play Writing Competition Free reading of the finalists; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; Tues. at 7 [through 3/25].
Mrs. Warren's Profession George Bernard Shaw captures battle between youth & experience; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, mat. Weds. at 2, $12-$15 [through 3/16].
Nobody Knows I'm a Dog The anonymity of the internet allows six characters to lose themselves in wishful personas & fictional lives, until reality returns w/a vengeance; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Sun. at 8, $15.
Our Lady of 121st Street New play by Stephen Adly Guirgis (directed by heartthrob Philip Seymour Hoffman) decamps for off-Broadway; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65.
Radiant Baby New musical based on life of pop artist Keith Haring; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, call for prices.
Rhapsody in Seth Growing up gay on Long Island; Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Thurs. & Fri. at 10, mat. Sat. at 2, $25.
Roses in December This play, like the first novel, is a series of epistles; Urban Stage, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35 [through 3/23].
Say Goodnight Gracie Frank Gorshin plays George Burns, taking you on a guided tour of the famed performer's life incl. his unlikely marriage to Gracie Allen (the words "Together Again" are now engraved on she & George's headstone); Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$70.
Showtune "Celebrating the words and music of Jerry Herman" w/cast of seven; St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-935-5820; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $65 [through 3/30].
Sleeping with Straight Men Based on true story, gay man admits to crushing on hetero during national talk show & is subsequently killed (starring Mink Stole); Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45.
String Fever New play by Jacquelyn Reingold starring Cynthia Nixon & Evan Handler; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $35 [through 3/23].
Sun-Up 1920s-penned saga inspired by Appalachian army inductee whom, upon arrival at boot camp, asked, "Are this here France?"; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 3/30].
Tea at Five Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek Voyager, Ryan's Hope) portrays Katharine Hepburn in new, biographical play by Matthew Lombardo; Promenade Theatre, B'way (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare, sir; Theater Ten Ten, 1010 Park Ave. (85th St.), 212-330-1478; call for times, $19 [through 3/23].
Veins and Thumbtacks Jimmy Bonaparte is pissed & he proves it; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, call for prices.
Wrestling Ladies The chance for easy alliteration must have escaped the author (unless of course these women are indeed ladies), an opportunity surely "Stealth Factor," "La Gringita" & "Queen B" would have seized; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $15 [through 3/16].
Zoo Human Show juxtaposes natures (and in the case of monkeys, gestures) of people & animals; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10:30, $12 [through 3/15].