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WEDNESDAY 5/14
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].
"Ella! This Song Is For You" Vickie Smith performs tribute to Ella Fitzgerald's early years; Chez Suzette, 675B 9th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-974-9002; 8:30, 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 Little Brooklyn & Amber Ray dancing, music by DJ Muor Wislewod & performances by Russello & Eric Hall; 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.
Open Stage Jamie Stellini hosts night where anyone can overtake mics, amps, etc. to brandish poetry, comedy & music?it ain't called "open" for nothing; Infra-Red Lounge, 210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, free.
Pandora's Box Sax phenom Matana hosts Brooklyn improv musicians Fat Kid & Luminescent Orchestra, "art-to-life soundscapes" by the Eliot Group w/performances by Sxip & senior citizen poet Bingo Gazingo; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 7:30, $5.
"Theatre Songs" Karen Akers sings classics by Sondheim, Marvin & Hamlisch, plus songs from her Tony-nominated Nine performance; 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
Sandra Bernhard Relentlessly funny "new musings and music"?shows are sold out, but you can try for standing room; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30, $30 [repeats Thurs. at 7:30 & Fri. at 7:30 & 9:30].
"The Best of the Comics Roundtable" Weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio & Al Del Bene showing off their skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st./military.
"Burn Down the House" Richie Byrnes' one-man show is a fired-up good time; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $17 & 2 drink min.
"CAMP" Gay & lesbian stand-up comics in "evening of comedy for happy boys & girls" w/part of proceeds for NYC AIDS research organizations; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9, $15, res. req.
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.
"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.
"Magic" Sarah Silverman's one-woman show drew crowds last summer at the Culture Project & HBO's developing her own series, but she's still generous enough to offend; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $25-$40 [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 9:30].
Colin Quinn is joined by Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Hood & Robert Kelly for big round of belly laughs; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 2 drink min. [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.].
Texas Toast Troupe "dedicated to theater w/no redeeming social value" performs black comedy following Southern family going through endless trials & tribulations that will make you feel better about your life; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15.
2 Host Minimum David Rubin & "mystery sidekick" host comics who aim to provide enough laughs to get you through the rest of the week; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30, $10-$12 & 2 item min.
Dance
La Bayadère ABT pres. their full-length version of this seductive classic, choreographed by Natalia Makarova after Marius Petipa; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 2, 8, $30-$100 [repeats Thurs. at 8].
New York City Ballet Spring gala feat. Peter Martins' "Guide To Strange Places," set to music by John Adams & Christopher Wheeldon's "Carnival of Animals," a tale of a boy trapped inside the American Museum of Natural History; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30, $30-$78.
THURSDAY 5/15
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 15th century Spanish village is condensed & updated into invigorating cabaret w/hiphop, puppetry, tap & improv; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 11, $5 & 2 drink min.
Magical Madness Cadabra, Cardone & Gorlick perform weird rituals & the "warlock test," plus tricks such as voice-throwing & mind-reading; Tagine Dining Gallery, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 8, $10.
Comedy
All-Star Revue Bobby Jergins hosts stand-up comics Pat Canderas, Adam Hunter, David Rubin & Warren Holstein; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30 & 11, $12 [repeats Sat.].
The Happy Hour Greg Wilson hosts comics incl. Sara Contreras, Deirdre Sullivan, Todd Womack & Karith Foster; Downstairs at Porters, 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-242-2422; 8:30, $7 & 1 item min.
Ladies' Night Melissa Rauch hosts stand-up at new Times Square venue; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30, $10.
"Me, Myself & Others: Just Play Along & No One Gets Hurt" Carol Brooks performs "nearly one-woman comedy" in which she & lucky members of the audience play hilarious, bizarre characters incl. a Jewish country western singer, Asian dominatrix & supermodel hostess; HA! Comedy Club, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th), 212-977-3884; res. 212-591-0556; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.
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.
"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.
Unitard: Showdown Mike Albo, Nora Burns & David Ilku provide "wartime mix of satirical standards & fiercely fresh fodder" that make you laugh at silly current events & forget about the scarier ones; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $15.
Dance
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. female ensemble, LAVA's "High Tide," set to music by the Butchies & Guy Yarden; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 8, $32 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
The Haphazard Co. Dancers incl. Joahnna Hegenscheidt, Aislinn MacMaster & Marta Miller perform choreographer Chris Dohse's new work "rongwrong" & Dohse pres. 1997 solo work "RememBury Mine"; Mulberry Street Theater, 70 Mulberry St. (Bayard St.), res. req. 212-349-0438; 8, $12 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Traci Morris pres. multi-media journey "Afrofuturistic." Work meshes innovative electronica, piercing movements & virtual images set to music by Graham Haynes; The Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $25 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
NY Noise Series pres. Jennifer Muller's "NY Stories," a mixed-media production about New York life; JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th St.), 646-505-5708; 8, $20.
FRIDAY 5/16
Cabaret
Cookin' With Shari "Musical culinary adventure" w/Shari Albert accompanied by David Nehls & Aaron Steinberg; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 8, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
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.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 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.].
Walli Collins Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy, Dan Natureman & Steve Marshall; 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.].
D.L. Hughley Star/namesake of UPN's The Hughleys returns to his stand-up roots; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $40-$42.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 9:30].
"Journey of the Infinite Monkeys" Film/TV writers Rob Blatt & Sam Riegel's new sketch inspired by ballad band Journey, spans "everything from subversive WWII propaganda to prophylactic spokespeople"?plus SNL writer Scott Wainio's sketch; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 10, $8.
Jessica Kirson w/Lynne Koplitz, Jim Norton, Dov Davidoff, Debbie Perlman & barrel of laughs; 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.].
Lynne Koplitz takes the stage w/DC Benny & Ted Alexandro; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
"One More...If You're Buying!" Smart sketch ensemble Faulty Logic pres. night of "scenes, songs & social satire"; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 10:30, $7-$15 [repeats Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 5].
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.].
William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. JJ Ramirez, Ellen Cleghorn, Buddy Bolton & Vanessa Hollingshead?www.ComicStripLive.com; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
ABT Spring program feat. "HereAfter," a new work set to live vocals by the New York Choral Society; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, $30-$100 [repeats Sat. at 11:30 & 8, Mon. at 8].
Black Dance: Transition and Transformation Dayton Contemporary Dance Co. performs "eclectic menu of works spanning gamut of black contemporary dance" incl. Donald McKayle's "Children of the Passage" & Debbie Blunden-Diggs's "In My Father's House"; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), 718-636-4100; 8, $20-$40 [repeats Sat.].
Danspace Project Andre Gingras pres. "Primes," a duet based on autistic twins from Oliver Sacks's book The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12 [repeats Sat-Sun. at 8:30].
SATURDAY 5/17
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 Sexy Man Show Male revue produced by women for women, feat. drag host, comedy & plenty of hunky dancers?www.thesexymanshow.com; Discotheque, 17 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-352-9999, info 212-807-6795; 7:30, $25-$30.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
"The Basics" Sara Polon hosts Charity Comedy Jam feat. Judy Gold w/host benefiting Everybody Wins!' social involvement & change; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; 10, $12.
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest Michael Conley hosts stand-up & impersonations from queer performers incl. Poppi Kramer, Rick Skye & Mark McCombs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock?www.ComicStripLive.com; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
Neutrino Video Projects + Mother: The Soundtrack Guerilla filmmakers Neutrino takes audience suggestion & creates real-time movie w/celeb guests; Mother uses audience music (bring CDs & iPods!) to inspire improv scenes; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 10:30, $7.
"The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night" Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch host stand-up from Joe Minnite, Lisa Kaplan, Joe Dixon & Tatyana Zbirovskaya, plus music by the Knuckleheads; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
"No Name...And a Bag O' Chips" Eric J. Vetter & Dawn J. Owens host variety show w/guests incl. Jessie Murphy, Joanna Parson, Sarah Herklots, Joseph Rocha, Joe Dixon & Jeff Kreisler?plus dumb door prizes, after party & free bag o' chips.; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.
Off the Top of Our Heads "Whose Line Is It Anyway"-style show involves audience in good old-fashioned improv games; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
Survivor: Vietnam! Amnesia Wars' show takes the reality craze to sick limits, asking what happens when six contestants greedily go into real-life war zone w/hopes of earning $1 million; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 12 a.m., $5.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Tommy hosts comedy & music artists Carla Johnston, Kyle Scott & Erin Brown; come early for TV psychic Stacey Wolf; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
"Fred Astaire Birthday Salute" Sandra Cameron Ballroom Dancers & 92nd Street Y Tap Team perform "medley of Astaire standards"?also swing, salsa, tango & cha cha lessons; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 8-12, $15.
SUNDAY 5/18
Cabaret
"Power: A Cabaret" New-music group Sequitur performs shows that mix premieres from contemporary composers w/classics from Kurt Weill, Cole Porter & others; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7, $20.
Timeless Divas Karen Mason hosts elder stateswomen of cabaret incl. Kathleen Landis, Vicki Phillips, Jana Robbins & Alison Fraser, plus guests Sidney Myer & the Decibelles; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-362-2590; 7, $20-$25 & $12 min.
Comedy
Ensemble Shows Four ensembles in two hour-long shows whose "players discover something funny through crazy characters, unusual situations or audience inspiration"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.
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.
Funny Gay Males W/show title like that, do you really need to ask questions? Just go & be prepared to laugh your ass off!; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $15.
MONDAY 5/19
Cabaret
LaChanze B'way & off-B'way actress gives solo concert that aims to dazzle & seduce; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7 & 9:30, $20-$25.
Monday Evening Burlesque Weekly production of "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
Comedy
"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.
Comic Rhythm Jeff Kreisler's comedy/variety showcase feat. stand-up, music & alternative acts; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.
F*ck Your Job & Drink Dave Rubin hosts night for the employed to drink & laugh themselves into oblivion; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30, $10, $5 w/proof of employment.
"The Morning Show with Bradford Scobie & Laura Sweeney" Chipper morning talk show host knock-offs bombard the late-night crowd w/parody, satire & burlesque babe Julie Atlas Muz; 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, $15 & 2 drink min.
"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.
TUESDAY 5/20
Cabaret
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly series hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet brings comedy, music & performance artists whose acts cover everything you can imagine; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.) 8, $5.
$10 Cover, 2 Ballad Maximum Jennifer Winegardner starts her show...without a show; however, after an hour of cabaret performance standards, she has vindicated herself in this solo debut; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
"Big Daddy's Addy's Variety Review" Eddie Brill hosts musical comedy show w/guest comics?plus Adam Roth & the Jaded Six; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 10, $6.
"The Shecky Eichman Show" One-night-stand by Tel Aviv-based comedian, who often attracts big names to share the night; Siberia in Exile Bar, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 646-674-1710; 10:30, $5.
Gerry Red Wilson Foundation Comedy Benefit Fifth-annual spinal meningitis research & awareness benefit feat. Dave Attell, Colin Quinn, Jim Breuer, Keven Meaney, Louis C.K., Greg Fitzsimmons, Judy Gold & Patrice O'Neal; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 7:30, $35-$45.
Dance
ABT Spring gala feat. premieres "All Around Is Light" & "Artemis"; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, $30-$100.
The Bridge New works-in-progress series examines dance-theater genre feat. Marie-Christine Giordano Dance Co., De Facto Dance, Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble & Hana van der Kolk?plus audience is encouraged to critique; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $10 [through ].
Dance Brazil Jelon Vieira pres. fusion of dance & Capoeira in "Missao." Program also incl. "Carnival," a traditional Afro-Brazilian stick dance; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 7:30, $40.
SplitStream Series pres. Paul Matteson tragic solo "Failing Me Now," performed by Levi Gonzalez & "Worthless Limbs"; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $22.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS
Boobs! The Musical "The world according to Ruth Wallis"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $50-$55 [opens 5/19].
I Am My Own Wife "Real-life German transvestite manages to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the following, repressive communist regime" in play by Doug Wright (Quills) & Moises Kaufman (The Laramie Project, Gross Indecency); 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-$50 [opens 5/27, through 6/8].
Molly's Dream 60s play about saloon waitress' "fantastic dream"; Soho Rep, 46 Walker St. (Church St.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [opens 5/16, through 6/7].
Portrait (With Horse and Others) "An Orwellian fairytale set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.- Sat. & Mon. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4 [opens 5/21, through 6/7].
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].