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WEDNESDAY 4/23
Cabaret
"Accidental Nostalgia" Cynthia Hopkins' one-woman operetta follows "story of a woman who accidentally undergoes a mystical transformation into an entirely new, unrecognizable person"; Whitney Museum at Altria, 120 Park Ave. (42nd St.), 212-570-3633; 7:30, Free.
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.].
Low Burlesque, Gin & Jazz Slip back a few decades at speakeasy-type space w/classic cocktails & ambience; this week catch Dirty Martini & Miss Delirium Tremens w/music by Ethan Lipton & Sterling; Low, 81 Washington St. (betw. Front & York Sts.), DUMBO, 718-222-1569; 8, free.
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney ups the ante for fabulous w/song, dance, comedy & vaudeville; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.
"Oblivion Express" Show by Brian Auger w/guest McGill-Manring-Stevens; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 7:30 & 10:30, $20.
"Theatre Songs" Karen Akers sings classics by Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch & more, plus songs from the original Nine, for which she received Tony nomination; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800 ext.159; 9, $50 & $20-$50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
"The Best of the Comics Roundtable" New weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio & Al Del Bene showing off how they've honed their comedic skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st./military.
Greg Carey Stand-up w/Steve Byrne, Steve Marshall, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Carrie Karavas; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12-$20 [repeats Thurs. 8:45-closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 8:45].
Eight Is Never Enough! Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show feat. good ol' sketch comedy & improv?plus plenty of satire & impersonations; the Shea Theatre, 303 W. 42nd (at 8th Ave.), 800-630-7144; 9, $20 incl. unlimited drinks & food.
Fancy Julie Klausner's one-woman show "celebrates the ugliest of female stereotypes" in fun musical comedy; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.
Texas Toast Black comedy from troupe "dedicated to theater w/no redeeming social value" follows Southern family going through endless trials & tribulations that'll make you laugh & feel better about your own life; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15.
THURSDAY 4/24
Cabaret
"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.
Fuenteovejuna Lope de Vega's classic about murder in a 15-century Spanish village is condensed & updated into invigorating cabaret feat. hip-hop, puppetry, tap & improv; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Playmobiles Above Kleptomania creator Erik Marcisak pres. Spanish improv group; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8, $10, $8 st./s.c.
Shiva Arms Doug Motel takes on personas of 11 characters living in Hollywood apartment building, ranging from punk rocker to Armenian family man to 86-year-old retired negative cutter, in play that throws them all on "spiritual odyssey"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7, Sun. at 3].
"The Thursday Report" Comedy group's witty improv takes on the enormous task of getting you to laugh about current events, media coverage & the crazy world in general; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.50.
Dance
Jeanette Stoner & Dancers Ensemble pres. "Surface and Subside," contemporary work separated into solos, duets & trios, set to Inuit vocals; Stoner Loft, 83 Leonard St., 5th floor (B'way & Church St.), 212-226-1576; 8, $12 [repeats Fri., Sat. & Sun. at 8].
Liz Gerring Dancers perform "Yield," work presenting repetitious movement, intricate gestures & "kinetic energy"; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8].
Tap Fushion Group showcases tap & modern dance in "Sheva B'Rachot: Seven Blessings," based on Jewish wedding ceremonies' seven blessings; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8, $20 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].
"WorldWideWorks" Series pres. Emio Greco & Pieter C. Scholten's "Extra Dry," a brutal duet feat. Greco & Barbara Meneses Gutierrez; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $27 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2].
FRIDAY 4/25
Cabaret
"Heat" Christen Clifford hosts monthly burlesque night feat. erotic readings, performances, "Boob Aerobics" & sex toy giveways; Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-352-3101; 10:30, $15.
Lee Rocker appearing w/Coco Montoya; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 7:30 & 10:30, $20.
Comedy
Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Dan Natureman, Russ Meneve & Gregg Rogell; 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.].
Jim Gaffigan w/ Tom Papa, Gregg Rogell & Kevin Flynn bidding for big laughs; 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.].
Eddie Ifft w/Al Lubel, Dean Obeidallah, Laurie Kilmartin & Ted Alexandro unleashing some fierce stand-up; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 item min. [repeats Sat.].
Midnight Sketch Show Late-night taste of some of UCB's top-notch comedians, guest hosts & short films; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 12 a.m., $7.
The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographer Jim Graham & burlesque artist Bex offer up "humorous & educational exploration of modern pornography"?w/clips, of course!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $15, $20 couples, 18+ [repeats Sat.].
Psychotherapy Live! Lisa Levy brandishes her fake psychology degree as she talks to audience members & "solves" problems w/a healthy dose of laughs; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), tkts. 212-245-1009 x 260; 8, $12.
Brian Regan takes his turn in front of Caroline's raucous crowd; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $28.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 10:30 & 12:30].
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., $17 & $12 min.
Dance
Dance Collective pres. "Monk Edit," series of solos set to Thelonious Monk's classics & the gypsy-inspired "Echoes of Home"?plus "Warp," conveying "shock and profound change as a result of witnessing, living, working and dancing within blocks of 9/11 tragedy"; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), 212-803-5181; 9, $15 [repeats Sat. at 8].
NYU Department of Music & Performing Arts Professions Dance Education Program pres. "Blueprints," a concert showcasing tap, ballet, modern & West African dances created by students; Frederick Loewe Theater, 35 W. 4th St. (Greene St), 212-992-5400; 8, $10 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8].
SATURDAY 4/26
Cabaret
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 min.
Judy Garland Live! Judy Garland is back, via Tommy Femia, & performing classic hits incl. Stormy Weather, as well as tunes she never got to.; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
The Lady LoveLace Underground Cabaret Antonee, Ekayani, Miss "L" & Madam du Jour entertain w/song & dance wearing upscale lingerie that's guaranteed to entice; Bar B, 188 Allen St. (Houston St.), 212-982-5336; 9, free.
Olu Dara in show w/Citizen Cope; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 7:30 & 10:30, $20.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts show incl. Ophira Eisenberg, Wendy Spero, Susan Prekel & Neal Brennan; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9, $5 & 1 drink min.
Richard Lewis turns his neuroses & experiences w/therapy into bitingly funny spiels...if only we could all be so creative w/our hang-ups; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, Campus Rd (Flatbush Ave.), 718-951-4500; 8, $40.
Lylice & American Standard Jen Nails takes on sixth-grader & elementary school teacher personas in "Lylice" & Jessica Allen proves she has hilarity to spare as she performs her one-woman show about living w/her crazy, mixed-up background; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
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., $17 & $12 min.
"The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night" 10:17 Comedy celebrates its two-year anniversary w/performance feat. musical variety by Kevin & Eric, alt-comedy by "Lick the Spoon" & of course plenty of sidesplitting courtesy of Allison Castillo, Liam McEneaney, Amanda Melson & Erin Brown; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
"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.
"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.
Sound + Vision Temporarily relocated Upright Citizens Brigade pres. multimedia long-form improvisations by two groups: guerrilla filmmakers Neutrino Video Projects, followed by Mother in the Soundtrack; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-366-9176; 10:30, $7.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Tommy hosts comedy & music artists Nancy Lombardo, Craig Roberts, Amy Mahfouz & Saad Sarwana; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
The Construction Co. pres. Leslie Satin & Dancers w/Marjorie Gamso performing "Take-Off and Landing," "Particular Things," "Far From It" & "Shadow Load"; Construction Company, 10 E. 18th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-924-7882; 8, $15 [repeats Sun. at 2 & 8].
Lotus Music & Dance feat. classical Indian dance in "Timely and Timeless: An Evening of Bharatam Natyam." Program incl. Jaan R. Freeman's new work "Naangal"; Lotus Music & Dance Studios, 109 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1076; 7, $20 [repeats Sun. at 2].
SUNDAY 4/27
Cabaret
"Journeys: A NEW MUSICal Celebration" Firsthand Theatre Project pres. up-and-coming singers incl. Eric Collins, Nora Edie & Lisa Howard performing music by new musical theater composers such as Adam Gwon & Adryan Russ; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438, tkts 212-752-1972; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon.].
Shayna Steele's Funk & Soul Shayna performs funk, r&b & soul renditions of covers, standards & original music w/help from pianist David Cook & six-piece band; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $12.
Comedy
Free-Associated Press The world is sad & scary in times of war, but Freestyle Repertory Theatre's new production will make it all better w/long-form improv sketches based on audience suggestions & newspaper headlines; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), tkts. 212-206-1515; 7, $12.
"Kate's Chink-O-Rama" Chink Daddy emcees "Nuyorasian comedy revue" feat. Kate Rigg, the Chink-O-Rama dancers, b-girl MiRi Park & the Charlie Chaniels Band's songs incl. "My Boyfirend's Black"; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 9:30, $17.
Dance
"Works & Process" Series pres. "A Rose By Any Other Name..." examining Romeo and Juliet through dance & theater. Actors read while ABT's Guillaume Graffin & dancers perform scenes set to Kenneth MacMilan's choreography; Guggenheim Museum Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $18 [repeats Mon. at 8].
MONDAY 4/28
Cabaret
Monday Evening Burlesque It's Amateur Night! Lady Ace hosts?bring pasties, g-string & plenty of self-confidence; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
"Not Festival Project Benefit Party" Blind Date anchors evening of dance & music incl. performances by John Jasperse, Guy Yarden, Douglas Henderson, Sean Meehan, David Watson, Tzeny Argyriou & Osmany Tellez?proceeds support five-week international culture exchange fest; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $10.
Comedy
Comic Rhythm Jeff Kreisler's comedy/variety showcase feat. stand-up, music & alternative acts; this week see Jeff w/Rusty Ward & the Comedy Hoe-Down; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.
"The Morning Show with Bradford Scobie & Laura Sweeney" Chipper morning talk show host knock-offs bombard the late-night crowd w/parody & satire...let's just hope they're funnier than the originals; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, $5.
New Talent Caroline's is famed for bringing up-and-coming comics to light; tonight is devoted to getting more on their way; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7 & 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
John Priest in stand-up also feat. Carrie Karavas, Pete Correale, Steve Byrne, Steve Marshall & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45-closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. comedians working out the kinks in their routines?one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.
Sometimes Over The Summer: A One-Woman Confession Andrea Kolb's life has taken many twists & turns; her semi-autobiographical show follows woman "whose life has become a paradox" & who sets off on poignant but funny search for meaning; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $10.
TUESDAY 4/29
Comedy
"Big Daddy's Addy's Variety Review" Musical comedy show feat. the talents of Adam Roth & the Jaded Six 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.
Angela LaGreca Winner of 6 MAC Awards & feat. on "The View," LaGreca is here tonight only; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
"Lick the Spoon Saves the World" Troupe of actors & professional clowns pres. "original scenarios for commedia dell'arte w/21st century spin"; double feature incl. "Pantalone's War" & "The Miss Perfect Padua Pageant"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $10.
"MEAT" Female troupe feat. Elizabeth Ellis, Reggan Holland, Margot B. Leitman, Becky Poole & Livia Scott serve up raw sketch that makes Mad Cow disease seem safe; guests tonight are the Irwin Smalls Trio & stand-up by Paul Sullivan & Christian Finnagan; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-677-5368; 7, $7.
"Rick Shapiro: Repeat Offender" Outlaw comic rains on your parade w/edgy stand-up, semi-autobiographical storytelling & plenty of mania; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; 9, $12.
Dance
Cinderella Ballets de Monte-Carlo performs their modern rendition of Charles Perrault's famous fairytale; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100; 7, $8 [through 5/3].
Limón Dance Co. pres. "The Unsightful Nanny," a dark comedy inspired by Edward Gory's work & revivals "The Unsung," "New Dance, Variations & Conclusion" & "Psalm"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $12.
New York City Ballet pres. all-Balanchine program to open their spring repertory season w/works incl. "Donizetti Variations," "Symphony in Three Movements" & "Chaconne"; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30, $30-$68.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS
American Menu "Civil rights issues in the 60s from the perspective of five African American women"; Abron Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (betw. Willett & Pitt Sts.), 212-598-0400; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30[open 5/4, through 5/25].
Down a Long Road Lubbock, Texas native who wrote I Am a Teacher in one-man show; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35[opens 5/14].
Enchanted April E.M. Forster-esque tale of British on holiday in Italy; Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44tth St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80[opens 4/29].
A Girl of 16 "A tortured love affair, murder and the beauty of being 16"; La Tea Theater, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $5-$20.
The Look of Love: the Songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David Roundabout Theatre Co. pres.; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $25-$75[opens 5/4, through 6/29].
Writer's Block Woody Allen stages his own theater production (a couple of one-act comedies) w/cast incl. Bebe Neuwirth & Paul Reiser; Atlantic Theater Co., 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50[opens 5/15, through 6/29].
RECENTLY OPENED
The Alchemists "Amid the passions of the romantic age, The Alchemists explores the pursuits and the romantic entaglements of a group of childhood friends: a poet, a painter, a seminarian, the heir of Foxwood Hall, and their muse?the orphaned Anne Quintrell"; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st. [through 5/18].
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. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [through 5/4].
Cafe Society "A dark comedy about the bottomless cup of coffee, co-dependence, outrageous customer service, and a teenaged girl who wants more, much more?can anyone say 'no?'"; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c [through 6/14].
Cara Lucia "Centers on the life and death of James Joyce's only daughter"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $25, $15 st./s.c[through 5/11].
Clurman Based on life of 1930s' "Group Theatre" co-founder ; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 115 E. 15th St. (betw. Park & 3rd Aves.), 800-490-1175; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15.
Daisy Mayme George Kelly's 1926 story of domestic life; Theatre 80, 80 St. Markís Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $10-$40[through 5/11].
Dream a Little Dream Denny Doherty stars in musical about former bandmates John & Michelle Phillips & Cass Elliott; Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $65-$100.
Easter August Strindberg's tale of one family who feels nailed to the cross; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 5/17].
Eric & Nelson: Men of Magic "Witness a classic rope illusion accompanied by Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken'"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; call for times, $25 [through 5/11].
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.
Fashion; or Life in New York "Anna Cora Mowatt's satire of social postures and masquerades"; 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 5/4].
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.
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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $80 [through 6/29].
Nharcolepsy "Two would-be cabaret entertainers freezing to death at the North Pole?Gustave Flaubert, an accordion-playing Belgian who is no relation to the author of Madame Bovary, and his mostly-mute sidekick Nhar?have failed in their quest for the Yeti..."; Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-1767 ; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
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; call for times, $15 [through 5/25].
Of Mice and Men "This is a play about people with nothing but dreams and deferred dreams in a time when dreams were essential for survival"; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Thurs. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 4/27].
The Ontological Detective NY Police Detective "embarks on seemingly common suicide investigation" & ends up "living on the edge of reality"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15-$25[through 5/11].
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.
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.
Roar Lions! Roar! New play by T. Cat Ford as part of Playwrights Unit's 26th season; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Weds.- Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $12, $10 st./s.c. [through 4/27].
Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth Tiny Ninja Theater pres. the two-inch tall Mrs. Smile as Juliet's nurse & the Scottish queen; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; call for times, $15 [through 5/18].
Scenes from a Wake Chuck McMahon's comedy set in a funeral parlor; Theater on Two, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-677-1624; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15 [through 5/17].
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 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 [through 5/29].
The Velveteen Rabbit "One little girl and her beloved stuffed rabbit discover the true meaning of love and what it is to be real"; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9753; call for times [through 5/18].
Vital Signs New Works Festival This week, "An Actor Prepares," "Galileo in the Underworld," "White Stones" & "Before the Wreckage"; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 5/11].
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. Clement'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[through 5/11].