WEDNESDAY 3/26 WEDNESDAY 3/26 Cabaret "Eight ...
Cabaret
"Eight Is Never Enough" Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show is all over the place: musical theater, stand-up, cabaret music & more; the Shea Theatre, 303 W. 42nd (at 8th Ave.), 212-281-0574; 9, $20.
"Every Goodbye is Hello" Jennifer Pace & jazz trio lead a "journey through her musical career" that incl. songs such as "Stardust" & "Little Girl Blue"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $15, 2 drink min.
Comedy
"The Best of the Comics Roundtable" New weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio, Al Del Bene & more showing off how they've honed their comic skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st. & military.
Flush Johnny Lunchpail & The Royal We combine for "an hour of satirical improvisation & spontaneous theater" that promises to be just as bizarre as those groups' names; Peoples' Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 9:30, $7.
"You Go, Gay!" Jonny McGovern goes for the big laughs; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $15, 2 drink min.
Dance
Mark Morris Dance Group returns to BAM for its 18th season. Acclaimed for their paradoxical & emotional style, they feat. gangster-inspired "Resurrection,"(set to Richard Rodgers' "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue") "Something Lies Beyond the Scene," "Foursome" & "V"; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100; 7:30, $20-$60 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 3].
THURSDAY 3/27
Cabaret
Breakfast at Trinity's Comic/singer/illusionist Trinity keeps the crowd entertained w/impersonations & new songs; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave), 212-255-5438; 7, $15, 2 drink min [repeats Fri.].
Ken Bullock puts together shows that go anywhere & everywhere, w/performers such as Samati, Little Richard & Ragu Mountain Woman telling it like it is; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $12.
Jeremy Ebenstein returns to the supper club w/idiosyncratic mix of tunes from Rodgers & Hart, Anthony Newley, Cole Porter & more; Miss Elle's, 226 W. 79th (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-864-1829; 8, $10-$15.
Omigod-Am I Pregnant? A new installment of Neal Medlyn's raucous variety show; he is accompanied by Rachel Shukert, as always, plus Rev. Jen Miller (host of the LES Anti-Slam); HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 11, $12.
Comedy
"Carolines on Broadway 20th Anniversary" Famed breeding ground for comics enters its second decade w/bash feat. Denis Leary, Janeane Garofolo, Colin Quinn & David Alan Grier; Carnegie Hall, 157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800; 8, $40-$70.
Castillo Improv Professional psychotherapists talk w/audience members in conversations that form the basis for improv troupe's sketches; Castillo Theatre, 500 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-941-1234; $25-$40 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2].
Robert Cohen MC's Wendy Spero & Kevin Maher give us what they've got; Siberia in Exile Bar, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 646-674-1710; 8, $5.
Comedy Salsa "NY's best Latin comics" whoop it up; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10, 2 drink min.
"Fruit Salad: A Queer Mix of Comedy" Jim David hosts gay & straight comics incl. Mike Brill, Chuck Sweeney, Lynn Koplitz & Bill Burr in ongoing gay-themed series; Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-7171; 8, $15.
Taboo Thursday Kevin James Dalton & various local comics offend your sensibilities; La Scatolina Lounge, 418 6th Ave. (9th St.), 212-473-0555; 10, free.
Greg Wilson hosts stand-up comics Nasry Malak, Cory Kahaney, Vincent Dunham, Kate Rigg & more; Downstairs at Porters, 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-242-2422; 8, $7, 1 item min.
Dance
Dixon Place pres. "Crossing Boundaries," showcasing Japanese, Israeli, Danish dances; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (Thompson St.), 212-477-0351; 8, $12 don.
Shadowman First of two-part anti-epic, Sarah Michelson's new work meshes "Medieval-style Bauhaus" w/ dirty rock; The Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $30 [repeats Fri., Sat. & Tues.].
Work & Show Festival feat. Alicia Mathewson's "Creating Life and Making Dinner." The abstract work-in-progress explores lesbian couple's desire to conceive & their relationship w/ surrogate father, an openly gay Muslim; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 212-346-8170; 7, free [repeats Fri.].
FRIDAY 3/28
Cabaret
Once in a Weill Catch Bebe Neuwirth w/Sharon McNight, Dough Ladnier & Julie Reyburn as they illuminate Kurt Weill's contribution to the cabaret tradition; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves), 212-840-2824; 8, $30-$35.
"The ONE Festival" Anything goes during this night of eight min. acts ranging from "the wacky to the dull to the sick to the stupid"; Freddy's Backroom, 485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn, 718-622-7035; 9:30, free.
Stand-Up w/ Tom Schilue, Dan Natureman, Sam Greenfield & D.C. Benny; 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.].
Comedy
The Nuclear Family Three radioactive...er, red-hot guys pres. always-evolving musical about American family based on audience suggestions; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 10:30, $12.
Rock Ecstasy Shauna Lane & her music/comedy guests rock the audience w/sketches, dance numbers & songs; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts), 212-636-9203; 10, $8.
Stand-Up This week's comics incl. Eddie Ifft, Lynne Koplitz & Dean Edwards; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 am, $15, 2 item min [repeats Sat.].
Dance
Darrah Carr Dance feat. innovative works combining Irish & modern dance. "MÈlange 445" & "Passage" showcase fast-flying feet accentuating clogging-inspired techniques; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), 212-803-5181; 9, $15 [Sat. & Sun. at 8].
Eliot Feld pres. Mikhail Baryshnikov in new solo, "Mr. XYZ." Repertory also incl. "Pianola: Indig" (set to Colon Nancarrow's gripping score), "Endsong," "Tongue & Groove" & "Lincoln Portrait"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40.
SATURDAY 3/29
Cabaret
Judy Garland Live! Judy Garland is back, in the person of Tommy Femia, who performs her hits, such as Stormy Weather, as well as tunes she never got around to; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20, 2 drink min.
Shauna Hicks & Her 70's Mix Caroline Rhea brings acclaimed performer Shauna Hicks and her "multimedia extravaganza" exploring what it was like for girls to grow up in the 70's; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 6, $15, 2 drink min.
Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30, 2 drink ($15) min.
Comedy
"AAA" Comedy Showcase Comedians & music that you'll enjoy a lot more than the car association; Joyous Life Center, 119 W. 23rd St. #700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-352-9910; 8, $10.
"El Vacilon Live!" "Easy" Luis Jimenez & Moonshadow from WKSQ's morning show host Latin comics who perform sketches & parodies; Comedy Garden Forum, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-7171; 8, $35-$40.
"Furnish My Patio" The Office & Dark Champions pres. all-improv evening of family-shattering comedy; Peoples' Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
"The Syrup & Butter Show" Don't go hankering for pancakes-this sketch comedy by Elephant Larry (HA! Comedy Festival & Upright Citizens Brigade) won't fill your stomach, but it might satisfy cravings for off-the-wall humor; The St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. A & 1st Aves), 212-696-7949; 8, $7, $5 st.
"X Plus One" Improvised, 40s radio show brings out wackiest in science fiction & improv imagination; Peoples' Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 10, $8, $5 st.
Dance
Work & Show Festival Adal Maldonado's "Tristessa's Cha Cha Cha: A Salsa Opera," is one woman's tumultuous tale of being arrested for dancing in oppressive society; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 212-346-8170; 7, free [Sun. at 3].
SUNDAY 3/30
Cabaret
Eat Me Scotty the Blue Bunny offers up "power hour of songs, spiel & violin" not to mention tricks & treats from his circus days; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave), 212-255-5438; 9, $10.
Notes on Desire Lynn Book w/Kevin Norton pres. "a real time hyped-up-text-song" in night of music & meditation that just might leave you changed; Roulette, 228 W. B'way (White St.), 212-219-8242; 8:30, $10.
"Our Songs - An Evening of Original Music" Anne Pringle & Mark Burnell show off their stuff; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min [repeats Mon.].
"Young @ Heart" Lucille Carr-Kaffashan w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $12 min.
Comedy
Gotham All-Stars The professionals take over the mic tonight; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10, 2 drink min.
Middle East Bazaar Comedy showcase feat. Arab-American, Indian, Iranian & Pakistani comics incl. Dan Ahdout, Helen Maalic, Vijai Nathan & Maysoon Zayid; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7, $12, 2 drink min.
Dance
Eliot Feld feat. "Behold the Man," to music by Brian Eno & David Lang. Repertory also incl. Steve Reich's "Grand Canon," in which "eight dancers ebb & flow in waves of motion" & Hawaiian-inspired "Pacific Dances,"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 2, $40.
MONDAY 3/31
Cabaret
Almost Like Being in Love: The Romance of Lerner & Loewe For the American Musicals Project Benefit, Broadway stars perform hits & more from Alan Lerner & Fritz Loewe; The New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400 x 269; 7, $125-$250.
"Mack & Mabel" Concert of this 1974 musical benefits Gay Men's Health Crisis-feat. stars such as Nathan Lane, Douglas Sills, the Rockettes & Marissa Jaret Winokur; Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; 8, $50-$1000.
Monday Evening Burlesque Julie Atlas Muz & her Rites of Spring act usher in the good times of spring; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
Dance
Borris Eifman: A Preview of Who's Who Defiant Russian-Jewish choreographer premieres excerpts from his new ballet, "Who's Who"; JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th St.), 646-505-5708; 8, $20.
TUESDAY 4/1
Cabaret
"Variations II: More Music & Musings of Tom Waits" Attic Salt Theatre Co. celebrates Tom Waits' tunes & tales in benefit for the co.; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $10, 2 drink min.
Comedy
Girls, Girls, Girls No, we didn't misfile our press releases-this isn't burlesque, it's some of the city's feisty female comics, which is even better; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10, 2 drink min.
THEATER
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IN PREVIEWS
The Play What I Wrote Directed by Kenneth Branagh & starring surprise celebrity guests; Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices[opens 3/30].
The Triumph of Love Princess passes self off as student of rationalist philosophy, impersonates man and woes prince; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices[opens 3/30, through 5/29].
The Women of Lockerbie Inspired by true story of villagers who, against US government orders, collected, washed & returned the clothing of flight 103 victims to their families; Theatre at St. Celement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves. ), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50[opens 4/2, through 5/11].
RECENTLY OPENED
Adult Entertainment Danny Aiello & Jeannie Berlin star in new Elaine May comedy about porn (Sunday's show at 6 is open captioned); 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.
After Wednesday "What would happen if your closest friends turned guns on your classmates? How would you cope? And how would people look at you?" Although, of course, in that situation, looks are probably the last thing one has to worry about...; Triology Annex Theatre, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-0013; Thurs. at 7, Sat. & Sun at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 4/12].
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.
Astro-Discrimination But what about non-practicing virgos?; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Thurs. at 8 [through 4/24].
Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwriting 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.
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].
The Circus of Vices and Virtues "Aerial harness, aerial fabric loop, vaulting, clown, stiltwalking, grotesque, corde lisse & static trapeze"; Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (President St.), 718-857-4816; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/12].
Communications from a Cockroach Based on Don Marquis' Archy and Mehitabel sketches; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; call for times, $10-$15 [through 4/20].
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.
Famous for Fifteen Years Hangers-on to Warhol-type analyze their lives after the artist's death; Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-560-2241; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15, $13 st./s.c [through 4/5].
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.
Golda's Balcony NY premiere of play based on former Israeli PM Golda Meir; M.E.T., 55 Mercer St. (Broome St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50-$55 [through 4/27].
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.
Hank Williams: Lost Highway But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.
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].
Iphigenia Euripides' tale of war, arranged marriages & murder (plus the hero Achilles!); Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; Weds.- Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 4/5].
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.
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].
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].
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 heart throb 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.
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].
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, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $65 [through 3/30].
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.
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.
Vital Signs New Works Festival This week, "Suicidal Fags and the Death of God," "Morphs," "The Honey Makers" & "Angels, Laws & Miracles"; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 5/11].