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WEDNESDAY 7/2
Cabaret
John Bucchino Award-winning songwriter of "Grateful" returns w/new show; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics incl. "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.].
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.
Sarah Deleo Jazz & pop vocalist does Duke, Cole Porter & other standards; Chez Suzette, 675B 9th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-974-9002; 8:30, $15 drink min.
Comedy
Eight is Never Enough Recently moved from the Shea Theatre, this show feat. good ol' sketch comedy & improv?plus plenty of satire & impersonations; Club Esquilita, 301 W. 39th St. (8th Ave.), 718-204-4987; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Homo-Comicus Somewhere between Homo-Erectus & Homo-Fabulous in the line of evolution, there was a genre called Homo-Comicus; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
Lisa Lampanelli The lady Lampanelli is here to be funny, she hopes you will get down on one knee & swear eternal allegiance to her jokes; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $19.50-$22.50 & 2 drink min [repeats Thurs. & Fri. 8, Sun. 10].
Dance
"A Hydra-Headed Fungus That Dances" Fungus glorifing Pilobolus Dance Theater pres. three premieres that incorporate the strength & exactitude of the macroscopic organism into dance w/"My Brother's Keeper," "Star-Cross'd" & "Wedlock"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 5, Sat. at 2 & 8, through 7/19].
THURSDAY 7/3
Cabaret
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
The Happy Hour Drink yourself silly w/ha-ha honchos incl. Tim Halpern, DC Benny & Rod Reyes; Downstairs at Porters, 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-242-2422; 8:30, $7 & 1 item min.
FRIDAY 7/4
Cabaret
Hank Williams - Honky Tonkin' in America Jason Petty appears as Hank Williams, revamping & re-energizing his songs along w/a 4 piece band; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7 & 9:30, $20.
TransAtlantic Fly the friendly skies w/stewardess Pam Ann in this psychotic show; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-802-7381; 10, $12 [repeats Sat.].
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "the Royal We," "Fade In," & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
Latino Laughter Latino comedians let loose & you will have no choice but to melt into a puddle of giggles; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8, $10 & 2 drink min [repeats Sat. 9].
Pre-Fireworks Show & Mitch Fatel One show before the 'works & one after, the more shows, the merrier you'll be; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 7:30, 10:30, $16.
Stand-Up Comedy Funniness feat. the famed Jessica Kirson, Al Ducharme & more; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8 p.m., 10 p.m., 12:15 a.m., $15 [repeats Sat.].
Dance
Colombia (Folkloric Fantasy) Experience the "colorful diversity & beauty of Colombian Folklore" w/Ballet Mestizo & its Grupo Musical; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Sunnyside, 718-729-3880; 8, $28 [repeats Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].
SATURDAY 7/5
Cabaret
Baby Jane Dexter Rock/blues diva continues her record-breaking run of "Another Spring (Then & Now)"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $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 min.
The Sexy Man Show Male revue produced by women, for women, feat. drag host, comedy & 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.
Comedy
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Cause a ruckus, laugh it up, drink some beers, a good time to be had by all; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Chanukah in July Rich Green hosts Jewish comedians incl. Brad Zimmerman, Larry Berkowitz & Sheldon Wickowitz; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest Feat. so many freakin' stars you'll think someone punched you. Incl. stand-uppers from The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Down With Love, Homo-Comicus & more!; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
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" Bricken Sparciano & Michael Birch host a great group of comedic talents w/The Mike Birch Caucasian Experience; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
Pod v2.1 Time travellers from 5047 have returned to make fun of us & our backward ways...; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
"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.
Colin Quinn stars w/Ben Bailey, Mitch Fatel, Jim Norton & Godfrey; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs., Sun. & Mon. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].
The Grown-Ups Playground & Undiscovered Treasure Pretend you are a pirate & dig for hidden booty in the sandbox w/your drunk friends at this comedy/improv event; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 6, $10 & 2 drink min.
SUNDAY 7/6
Cabaret
Downtown Revivals Performances by the brightest & best stars of cabaret, tonight see Julie Johnson w/Steve Barcus; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Komedy Kebob Meat to make you laugh on a stick. Comics from MTV, Comedy Central & other places; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Bklyn, 718-302-3313; 8:30, free.
MONDAY 7/7
Cabaret
An Evening with Brett Somers This star of stage, silver screen & boob tube brings you herself, live & in person; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $15 & $10 min.
Evening with Carol Channing Richard Skipper gives you more Carol ; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $20 & 2 drink min.
Fantastic Foolish Phantasmagoria Expect clowns, female super heroes, jugglers & DJs?wait a minute, DJs sounds pretty lame after all those cool things!; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $8.
Holly Cole Holly's career has hit gold in Canada & Japan & now she is taking NYC by storm. She will captivate you w/her sensual jazz vocals, so watch out; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $12 [repeats Tues.].
Monday Evening Burlesque Weekly production feat. "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun" & local stars, this week w/Kitty Diggins & Harvest Moon; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, 2 drink min.
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.
Six Eggs Comedy Enjoy late brunch, mimosa & a giggle when Ed Herro hosts a dozen NY comedians; Patio, 31 2nd Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-460-9171; 8:30, free.
TUESDAY 7/8
Cabaret
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly series hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet attracts comedy, music & performance artists; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $5.
The Human Heart Former Miss USO 2001, Jennifer Del Rio sings about love in a Pathmark, 9/11 & everything in between; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Son of a Bush! East Village poet/satirist lets awe-inspiring wit fly over live beats; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-614-0505; 9, 10.
Comedy
"Big Daddy Addy's Variety Review" Eddie Brill hosts musical comedy show w/guest comics?plus maestros Adam Roth & the Jaded Six; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 10, $7.
Dance
LIncoln Center Festival World renown Dance Theater of Harlem makes first appearance; the primo ballet company premieres blues infused work, "St. Louis Woman," based on musical of same name; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $25-75.
Roxane Butterfly Watch her feet flutter across the floor; international freestyle tap master Butterfly reunites w/choreographers Max Pollack & Derick Grant for three piece set incl. excerpts from "BeauteeZ'n The Beat"; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 8, $20.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS
Flesh and Blood "Adapted from the best-selling novel by Michael Cunningham"; New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $60 [opens 7/16].
RECENTLY OPENED
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.
The Basset Table Restoration comedy remains classic, even if some directors feel the unaccountable urge to modernize it; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times, $15 [through 7/13].
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.
Change of Seasons "Alliances change with the seasons as two charming men romance the same rich, beautiful woman"...directed by Marianna Loosemore (that was a tough adolescence); 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c [through 7/13].
Comedy of Errors Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot's 2003 season has started; Ludlow Ten, 85 Ludlow St. (Delancey St.) call for times, free [through 7/5].
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.
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].
Fair Liberty's Call "Original music-theater piece filled with traditional songs and dances that have been adapted for the stage"; The South Street Seaport Museum, 133 Beekman St. (Front St.), 212-748-8786; 1-6, $15, $12 s.c.
The Fisherman of Beaudrais Unpublished screenplay by Ring Lardner & Dalton Trumbo about an aging, 1940s-era French tramp who passes himself off as resistance hero for free wine, only to sacrifice & become true patriot in the end; Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-561-9635; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $10-$15 [through 7/20].
From My Hometown "Three young men dream of singing at the Apollo, feat. over 30 classic R&B numbers"; Kirk Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & prices.
Getting Into Heaven Writer/actress Polly Draper ("Thirtysomething") in drama about "sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll & motherhood"; The Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-206-1515; Wed.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sat. at 3, $25 [through 8/2].
Golda's Balcony Play about the only female prime minister of Israel; M.E.T., 55 Mercer St. (Broome St.), 212-239-6200; call for times [through 7/13].
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.
Henry V Heart-throb Liev Schreiber as Shakespeare's most charasmatic king; Delacorte Theater, Central Park at 79th St. (betw. Central P.W. & 5th Ave.), 212-539-8750; call for times & ticket info, free.
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. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$50 [through 7/20].
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; tkts 212-581-6232; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sat. at 4, $20.
Mack the Knife: the Life and Music of Bobby Darin "From teen idol to Copacabana hipster, Bobby Darin topped the charts, melted hearts and broke all the rules of pop music"; St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-935-5820; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3.
Mixed Stage Monday Eight themes for eight nights of "theatrical happenings"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; Mon. at 7:30, $10 [through 8/25].
Mixed Stage Mondays Eight themes for eight nights of "theatrical happenings"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; Mon. at 7:30, $10 [through 8/25].
Mono "Interactive play" moves into new space; 320 W. 37th St.(betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
Our Lady of 121st Street New play by Stephen Adly Guirgis (directed by heartthrob Philip Seymour Hoffman) decamps for off-Broadway; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [through 7/27].
Out From Under It Rip Van Winkle wakes to find he's starring in chic lit; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; call for times & prices [through 7/19].
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.
Raisins Not Virgins "Unwittingly, Sahar embarks upon her own jihad, complete with therapeutic drinking and a dubious flirtation w/avant garde art"; Producer's Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. W. 43rd & W. 44th Sts.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15-$20 [through 7/13].
Rock Stars NYC "The newest off-Broadway, live, rock 'n' roll-theater experience" w/music from Copper Pot, Jana Peri, Zeta Bane & Electric Magic Side Show; Polly Esthers, 186 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-249-7373; call for times & prices.
7 Blowjobs Blackmail at a conservative, Republican senator's office exposes more than the naked pictures that got them into this mess; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400, tkts 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/13].
Slap & Tickle "serves as a generational portrait of those who grew up knowing about AIDS before sex, and condoms before kisses"; The Independent Theatre, 52 W. 8 St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [through 7/27].
St. Crispin's Day The battle of Agincourt from perspective of the soliders of Shakespeare's Henry V; St. John's Church in the Village, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 6th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-490-6274; call for times, $15-$37.50 [through 7/20].
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 [through 7/13].
Titus! Yes, the exclamation point is not the Bard's in this "stylized, mod puppet version" of Shakespeare's gory revenge tragedy; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times, $15 [through 7/13].