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WEDNESDAY 5/28
Cabaret
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-styled space w/classic cocktails & ambience; this week catch Amber Ray & Selina Vixen dancing, music by DJ Muor Wislewod & performances by Russello & Curtis Eller's American Circus; Low, 81 Washington St. (betw. Front & York Sts.), DUMBO, 718-222-1569; 8, free.
Audra McDonald performs songs at dinner from her favorite composers, incl. Adam Guettel, Michael John LaChiusa & Jeff Blumenkrantz at Joe's Pub benefit; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7, $200 incl. Shakespeare in the Park reserved seats.
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 to brandish poetry, comedy & music-it ain't called "open" for nothin'; Infra-Red Lounge, 210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, free.
Zippo Songs "Songspiel based on poems inscribed on Zippo lighters by soldiers in the Vietnam War" composed by Phil Kline & performed by Theo Bleckmann, Todd Reynolds & David Cossin; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 7:30, $15.
Comedy
"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.
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 (8th Ave.), 800-630-7144; 9, $20 incl. unlimited drinks & food.
Lisa Lampanelli Insult comic & self-proclaimed "Lovable 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; 8, $17.50 & 2 drink min.
Steve Marshall tries to get you to laugh w/Carrie Karavas, Steve Byrne, Nancy Redman, Greg Rogell & Pete Correale; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Colin Quinn draws crowds w/Nick DiPaolo, Godfrey, Greg Giraldo & Robert Kelly; 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].
Texas Toast Troupe "dedicated to theater with no redeeming social value" performs black comedy following Southern family going through endless trials & tribulations; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15.
Wonderworm Adrianne Frost improvises characters that then interact w/each other using audience-provided objects-ah, the humor in schizophrenia; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 7, $10.
Dance
ABT American Ballet Theatre's 2003 Spring Season pres. Frederick Ashton's "La Fille mal gardée"; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 2 & 8, $30-$100.
Chamber Dance Project Contemporary ballet co. under direction of Diane Coburn Bruning performs "In the Garret" & "Journey"; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave. (68th St.), 212-772-4448; 8, $30 [through 5/29].
THURSDAY 5/29
Cabaret
David Driver Sings Scott Walker Encore performance of Driver's debut brings Walker's neglected compositions incl. "Montague Terrace (In Blue)," "It's Raining Today" & "Plastic Palace People" into the limelight; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30 & 9:30, $18.
"Everything Must Change" Keri Kelsey reveals her life's big twists & turns through songs of masters incl. Burt Bacharach, Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern, Lew Spence & Ann Hampton Callaway, plus TV theme songs; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12.
"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.
Gong Show Jim Bracchitta hosts array of local talent; show includes prize giveaways & proceeds go to West Side YMCA; the Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-353-7716; 8, $10, $5 s.c. & kids.
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.
$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; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Chopshtick Asian American comics vie for title of funniest in the city; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 6:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy Salsa Come judge for yourself whether these are the city's "best Latin-American comics"-proceeds benefit Committee for Hispanic Families & Children; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Laurie Kilmartin w/other funny femmes Jessica Kirson & Jodie Wasserman; Sam's Restaurant & Cabaret, 263 W. 45th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves), 212-719-5416; 8:30, $10 & $10 min.
John Pinette He was the car-jack victim on the final episode of Seinfeld, but in real life Pinette isn't at all helpless & his routine is hilarious; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $22.50-$28.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
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.
Super Boring Unhappy Hour Vermicious Knid pres. show that makes watching paint dry seem fun-we just hope that sarcasm is part of their humor; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.
"The Thursday Report" Comedy group's witty improv takes on enormous task of getting you to laugh about current events, media coverage & this 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
Danced on the World Financial Center Plaza NY premiere of Beppie Blankert & Louis Andriessen's "Odyssey: she was once a true love of mine"; World Financial Center Winter Garden, 220 Vesey St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-945-0505; 8, free [repeats 6/30 ].
"The Fitting" Choreographer Aviva Geismar pres. three premieres in evening "that probes the realities of the human psychic condition"; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
H.T. Chen & Dancers 2003 NY Season feat. world premiere by H.T. Chen-plus revival of "Opening the Gate" w/ music by Bradley Kaus; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 7:30, $20 [repeats Fri.-Sat.].
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. John Jasperse Co. exploring "extremes within the independent spectrums of proximity" in "Just Two Dancers"; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $32, $20 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.-Sun., through 6/8].
The Martha Graham Dance Ensemble Pre-professional student group performs dances by Martha Graham incl. "Acts of Light" (1981) & "Diversion of Angels" (1948)-followed by reception; Marymount Manhattan College, 221 E. 71st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-774-4811; 8, $50 [repeats Thurs. & Fri.].
FRIDAY 5/30
Cabaret
Carol's ArtsVan Benefit The ArtsVan is mobile hospitality center & ticketing truck that starts running this summer; Richard Skipper is MC for cabaret acts incl. David Gurland, Pam Tate, Mychelle Colleary, Rick Skye & John De Marco; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; 8, $25-$30.
"The Great American Cowboy In Concert" This show will set a record for largest number of cowboys performing at Carnegie; Mickey Dawes (president of Western Music Association) is MC for production feat. Prairie Rose Wranglers, Roy Rogers Jr., Joni Harms, Johnny Western & Barry Ward; Carnegie Hall, 154 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800; 8, $25-$55.
Heat: Sexy Stories & Burlesque Erotic writers (Steve Almond, Tom Cole, Murray Hill, Lynne Tillman) read from their work, accompanied by performances by burlesque divas-& if you weren't already convinced, there will be free drinks & sex toy giveaways galore!; Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-838-2779, tkts 212-352-3101; 10:30, $15.
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," and "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.].
Sue Costello Stand-up w/Steve Marshall, Tom Schilue & Greg Vacarello; 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.].
Glue: Is That All There Is? Instant theater group Glue improvises comic book illustration, "bringing the odd ennui & quirky humor of everyday life into the spotlight"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
"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.
"No Relation" Anthony DeVito & Joe DeVito share no DNA, but they both have uncommon talent for comedy, on display tonight w/Jimmy Sackel, Geno Bisconte & Peaches Rodriguez; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $5 & 2 item min.
Dwayne Perkins takes the stage w/Andrew Kennedy, Bill Burr & Sklar Brothers; 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.].
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.].
"Spontaneous Broadway" 20th season of Freestyle Rep wraps up w/reprise of 1995 show in which audience suggestions help create full-length improvised musical; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; 8, $12 [Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 7].
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.
"The Suburbanoids" Bad Astronauts' (Hannah Cabell, Simone Perrin & Greg Pierce) new show about suburban teen protecting his neighborhood from alien invader; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 10:30, $10, $7 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 5].
Dance
2003 Graduating Dance Class Senior Concert pres. work by Penny Frank, Cassandra Phifer & Deborah Wingert, Jamel Gaines, Elisa King, Igal Perry & Troy Powell; La Guardia Drama Theater, 65th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-496-0700 x2837; 7:30, $10 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 7:30 & Sun. at 2].
Dance-in-Progress Kitchen's oldest dance program pres. work by four fresh choreographers Caitlin Cook, Netta Yerushalmy, Tai Pi-Yung Jimenez & Jeremy Wade; Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $12 [repeats Sat.].
Sensedance Henning Rübsam pres. new work "Garden" set to traditional Iraqi music & "On the Fritz" feat. music by Duke Ellington, Connie Francis & Linda Ronstadt; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-586-3500; 6:30, $10 [repeats Sat.-Tues.].
SoloSolo Duo Satoshi Haga's premiere of "SoloSolo Duo" w/performers Mayuna Shimizu, Katie Swords & Yumiko Yoshikawa feat. "unique synthesis of Asian dance, mime & Western theatricality"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Thurs.-Sun.].
SATURDAY 5/31
Cabaret
"Don't Tread on Floyd" Lloyd H. Miller's new musical, starring all-Brooklyn performers, combines country, hiphop & the Clash in telling about Florida town that secedes from the US in 2005; Freddy's Backroom, 485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn, 718-622-7035; 9:30, free.
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! Chuck Sweeney as Peggy Lee joins Tommy Femia as Judy Garland for show in which the two will sing hits that are such spot-on impersonations that if you close your eyes (& had enough to drink) you might think you've slipped back in time; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
Le Scandal Striptease, magic & sideshow acts put "downtown edge & dash of Coney Island" on nouveau burlesque & vaudeville show; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10:30, $20.
The Mensch Jewish guy Ray Ellin wants to hook up & isn't having any success, so Julie Klausner pres. five Jewish women who sing, dance & try to make Ray & the audience laugh in show combining "American Idol, Joe Millionaire & your Jewish grandmother in one"-not to be missed; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 9, $15.
The Sexy Man Show Male revue produced by women for women, feat. drag host, comedy & plenty of hunky dancers ; 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 Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts comics incl. Ophira Eisenberg, Val Kappa, Patrick Borelli, Nellie Stevens & Bryan Olsen; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest Sidney Myer hosts stand-up & impersonations from queer performers incl. Susan Unger, Vidur Kapur, Lisa Kaplan & William Mullin; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Guile Stephanie Mnookin & Eliot Laurence "explore the differences betw. what we are & how we would like to be perceived" as they reveal secrets about themselves; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200, tkts 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7.
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.
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 comics Bridget & Amy, Jonny Spanieh, Ray Devito & Lynn Harris, plus variety from tap dancin' Debbie Rabbai & Glenn Stoope, w/music by the Mike Birch Caucasian Experience; 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. Michele Carlo, the Rob & Mark Show, Pete Glisman, Leanna Conley & Jen Celene Little-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.
Strain Relief Performer/writer/director Tom X. Chao hosts benefit for his future shows that promises "massive cognitive dissonance"; comedians & variety artists will incl. Victor Verhaeghe, Richard Harrington, Christine Suarez, Michael Schwarz, Becky Poole & Noelle Romano; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 10:30, $15 incl. after-party, raffle & drinks.
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 Julie Stern, Janice Anderson & Richard Krivonoska; come early to see TV psychic Stacey Wolf; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
"Two All-Beef Patties" Sketch comedy group performs "affectionate" parodies of 70s & 80s pop culture...not that making fun of those years is hard, but they promise to be really funny; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Humor in Dance...and Other Delights Dance Consort & Young Dancers in Repertory team up to pres. "Fables for Our Time" & "Bargain Counter," depicting different fashions of human nature; Brooklyn Music School Playhouse, 126 St. Felix St. (betw. Lafayette Ave. & Hanson Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-567-9620; 8, $15, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 2].
SUNDAY 6/1
Cabaret
Rachelle Garniez & Marni Rice sing of their time on the streets of Paris & NYC trying to make a living w/their music; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $12.
Lisa Moore celebrates her new album by playing songs of Frederic Rzewski incl. his setting of Oscar Wilde's "De Profundis" plus "North American Ballads"; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7, $15.
Comedy
"Chicken" Laura Meyers tastes like chicken...um, make that acts like chicken, "stubbornly & naively encountering objects & challenges of daily life"; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 5, $10 & 1 drink min.
How Bazaar & Crux Four ensembles in two hour-long pieces (McKellog Report & Pembo are at 8:30) feat. improvised & sometimes audience-inspired scenes w/crazy characters in unusual situations; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.
MONDAY 6/2
Cabaret
"An Evening With Shawn Ryan" NY debut show by up-and-coming performer feat. jazz & cabaret standards delivered w/charming comic touch; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15.
Monday Evening Burlesque Weekly production of "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun" feat. Oh de Twirlette; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
"The Murray Hill Show" The rest of the US is finally going to see what they're really missing by not living in NY: Murray Hill is going to have a TV show & tonight's performances are being filmed for it; burlesque acts, comedians, celebrities, music groups & Murray Jr. will all be there for the big night; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8 & 10:30, $15.
Verse Circus Actors from Inverse Theater perform "poetry, music & unpredictable literary high-wire acts" w/audience membes & poet Baron Wormser...& don't forget the free wine!; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 7, 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.
Steve Byrne raises the laugh bar w/Nancy Redman, Steve Marshall, Pete Correale, Carrie Karavas & John Priest; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
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.
"Jewish Week" New Talent Competition If you're a fan of modern comedy, chances are you like Jewish humor, since many of the greatest comedians have been Jewish; come see talent that will be leading the way in the next years; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 6:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The Morning Show with Bradford Scobie & Laura Sweeney" Chipper, morning-talk-show-host knock-offs bombard the late-night crowd w/parody, satire & guests; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, $5.
"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. comedians working out 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 6/3
Cabaret
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly series hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet attracts comedy, music & performance artists whose acts cover everything imaginable; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $5.
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.
Colin Quinn stars w/Keith Robinson, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Kevin Brennan; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS
Faith, Hope & Charity Three women escape Cuba & invoke the virgin for guidance when stranded at sea; Intar 53, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-695-6143; call for times, $25 [opens 6/5].
Trojan Women: A Love Story Ellen Beckermen directs Charles Mee's timely experimental adaptation of Greek play about the aftermath of war; Phil Bosakowski Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., 2nd Fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $19, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/21].
All's Well That Ends Well Blessed Unrest modernization; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/15].
Auntie Mayhem "Gay youth advocate's story of street kids and alternative family values"; Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-561-9635; call for times & prices [through 6/15].
Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwriting debut w/comedy about the singer & her neighbor; 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.
Black Box New Play Festival World premieres from tri-state area playwrights feat. 50 actors, 15 directors & talk-backs to help works develop; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 ($20 for festival pass), $12 kids/s.c. [through 6/22].
Boobs! The Musical "The world according to Ruth Wallis" w/songs from her old catalog & book by Steve Mackes & Michael Whaley; 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.
Busted Jesus Comix Four short plays by David Johnston; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285, res. 212-592-1936; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 6/7].
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].
Door Wide Open New play by Joyce Johnson, based on love letters betw. Johnson & Jack Kerouac; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; Sat. & Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 6/8].
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.
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, $45-$100.
Dummy Play by creator of top winner at last year's Fringe Festival "examines the futility of routine in a limited reality"; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 8 & Tues. at 10:30, $10 [through 6/5].
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.
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 [through 8/31].
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.
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.
An Honest Effort A guy gets naked! Which might be the most remarkable thing about this "piece" (performed in a window & inspired by the myth of Sisyphus)...if it didn't last 9 hours!; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-868-4444; Mon. & Tues. from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. [through 6/6].
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 [through 6/8].
Icarus "A young woman with a facial deformity weaves a world of dreams, hope and beauty for her ailing, wheel-chair bound brother to keep him alive, and ultimately for her own escape..."; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; call for times & prices [through 6/8].
Icarus & Aria Kirk Wood Bromley & Aaron Beall (who directs) update Romeo & Juliet to the modern Southwest; Cheetah, 12 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-206-7770; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 4, $20 [through 6/1].
Journey Theatre "A collaborative piece about surviving war and torture, hope, dreams of renewal and freedom, written and performed by immigrants, refugees and impactees of 9/11 from West Africa to South America to the US"; the Mazer, 197 E. B'way (Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-352-3101; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, don. [through 6/1].
Koltes New translations of Battle of Black and Dogs, West Pier, Roberto Zucco & In the Solitude of the Cotton Fields; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844 or 212-358-3657; call for times, $15 [through 5/31].
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].
The Look of Love: the Songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David "He's not just my composer-he's everyone's composer!"; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $25-$