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WEDNESDAY 9/10

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.

Elvis Has Entered the Building! Catch dead-on impersonators of the side-burned king of rock 'n roll, occasionally all jazzed up in glitter & gold; Trailer Park Lounge, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10, free.

Lucky Stiff It's like Barnum & Bailey on acid. Yeah, that's what it is; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-726-1935; 9, $5.

Lypsinka! As I Lay Lip-Synching Final run from soundless performer known as "the ultimate luxury item"; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 8, $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sun. at 4 & 8].

Not Me Hector Coris' musical revue feat. 14 original comedy songs; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), res. req. 212-366-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

Comedy

"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names incl. "the Royal We," "Fade In," & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on your suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.].

American Standard Writer/director Jessica Allen dances & sings the memories of her life; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $6.

"Boxed Laughter" Stand-up comedy show; Jack Dempsey's Public House, 61 2nd Ave. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-388-0662; 8, $5 & 1 drink min.

Comedy Therapy Maureen Marren cures you w/laughs from nationally known comics; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 10, free.

Crashed Velvet Comedy Show Host DeVito welcomes Bernadette Pauley, Bryan Olsen, Joe Dixon, Rusty Ward, Erin Brown & MC Susan Brewer; Susie Cafe, 407 Park Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th), 212-754-4111; 8, 2 drink min.

Lisa Lampanelli Stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $21.50 & 2 drink min [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 10].

Joan Rivers The bitch is back for more!?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 7, $25.

Dance

Dancing on the Plaza: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Traditional Chinese imagery woven from a "contemporary modern dance vocabulary"; Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-625-3505; 1, free.

Whodundunnit? Silver-Brown Dance pres. "lethal dance confection starring five urban Audrey Hepburns"; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-674-8194, www.silverbrowndance.org; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

THURSDAY 9/11

Cabaret

The Face of Liberalism: Songs of Love, War & Mass Consumerism Last chance to hear Taylor Mac croon about "America's default into tackiness"; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-1975; 8, $10.

Lost and Found Recently found & soon to be lost singer Ninon Roberts pres. "old standards & new classics"; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $10 & $10 min.

The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act covering classics incl. "Stairway to Heaven" & retro-pop hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5-9, free.

Magical Madness Cadabra, Cardone & Gorlick perform weird rituals, the "warlock test" & tricks incl. voice-throwing & mind-reading; Tagine Dining Gallery, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 7:30, $10.

Starshine Burlesque Carmen Mofongo hosts go-go, striptease, magic & acrobatics feat. Meat Mistress on the turntable; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.

Stickerbumps Socialite Neal Medlyn delivers a "sexy & stupid musical"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277, www.weird.org; 8, $7.

Comedy

Bobby Slayton Stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20-$25 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].

Dance

Dancer's Night Out Showcase of original choreography from "prominent dancers" incl. Renee Redding Jones, Karen Graham & Heather Kravas; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077, www.dtw.org; 7, $20 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

In Memory & Hope Dancer Shain Stodt emphasizes the "universal nature of human values" through a "tapestry" of dance, poetry & remembrance; Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St. (betw. Dahlia & Elder Aves.), Flushing, 718-886-3800; 4, free [repeats Fri. & Sun.].

FRIDAY 9/12

Cabaret

Galapagos Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts oddities incl. drag tango on a trapeze; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.

The Human Heart Singer Jennifer Del Rio reflects upon the connection betw. music & raw emotions of the heart w/songs by Carole King, George Gershwin & Frank Nash; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 7].

Comedy

A Chinaman in New York Stand-up w/Don Eng; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $5.

An Evening with Johnny Valiant Johnny "the man" vs. Johnny "the wrestler"?followed by meet & greet; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; 8, $10 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

Friday Night Freakathon pres. final open mic?celebrate w/party favors, streamers & beer; Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8, free.

Lynne Koplitz Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Al Lubel, Pete Correale & Ted Alexandro; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 [repeats Sat.].

"The Nasty Show" K.C. Armstrong gets down & Christina Aguilera dirty; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 12:30 a.m., $22-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

The Next Big Broadway Musical Imrovised two-act musical comedy, where audience participation is a must; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

MC William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. Rich Vos, Ellen Cleghorn, Kerry McNally & 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 drink min.

Sweet Paprika Night of comedy w/Allison Castillo & Ophira Eisenberg; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.

Three Way Mexican Lei Floridian Duncan Jay, Allegra Barnett & Shevy Berkovits invite up-and-comers to the mic; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 7-9, 1 item min.

Dance

Avatara Vidya Murthy performs classical Indian dance w/instrumental ensemble?proceeds benefit rehabilitation work in India; Ames Auditorium at Lighthouse International, 111 E. 59th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-821-9637, www.lighthouse.org; 7:30-9, $15 [repeats Sat.].

NuDanceNow Festival See "new, original choreography representative of the New York dance scene" at second-annual festival feat. "up & coming" dancers incl. Cindy Bernier, Erica Essner Performance Co-Op, Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance, Vanessa Villain, Hope Boykin & Greg King; Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts. ), 212-870-6784; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

SATURDAY 9/13

Cabaret

Baby Jane Dexter Rock/blues diva sings; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.

Barbara Fasano celebrates composers Julie Gold & Bruce Springstein; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Glamorous drag & transgender acts w/DJ Grim's evil beats; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15-$20.

The Golden Girls: Live Male cast performs memorable episodes from this classic sitcom. The girls, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose & even Sophia, would be proud; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.

The Luscious Anti-Medicine Show feat. burlesque, music, humor & folk dancing; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $8.

"Miss Peggy Lee in Concert!" Chuck Sweeney stars as Miss Lee; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.

"Naughty Baby" Stephanie Sellars sings jazz & Broadway tunes w/David Epstein on piano & Mark Wade on bass; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:30, $12 & $10 min.

Shock & Awe A-Go-Go This husband & wife erotic comedy is like on stage pornography or "a different kind of couples therapy"; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 12 a.m., $15.

Sinatra Saturdays Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.

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, www.vavavoomroom.com; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.

"The Wau Wau Sisters" The Randy Brothers visit this crazy cabaret feat. outrageous outfits (or lack-thereof), dancing & singing; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 718-302-9126; 10, $12.

Comedy

Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Emcee Ritch Duncan causes a ruckus w/stand-upers in the Boudoir Bar; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

Charity Comedy Jam feat. Bill Burr, Becky Donohue, Jon Fisch, Matt Goldich, Demetri Martin, Liam McEneaney & Ari Shaffir?proceeds benefit the Doe Fund's poverty & homelessness solutions; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-614-0505; 10, $10.

Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest feat. Poppi Kramer, Mina Hartong, Craig Coursey & host Michael Conley; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

Johnny Lunchpail is Fully Loaded Patrick Dall'Occhio, Will Koehl, Matt Ostrom & Ron Webber in "highly physical improv"; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 10, $8.

Mark Malkoff Stand-up; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m., $7, $5 st.

Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Lynn Koplitz, Rick Mann, Cory Kahaney, 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 Sparacino & Michael Birch pres. the "Singer and Saw Variety Show!" feat. Chris Regan & music by the Knuckleheads; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.

Off the Top of Our Heads All we can say is fast-paced, hilarious improv; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.

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! Jump in feet first to Ron Poole's stand-up, musical & improv comedy party feat. Sidney Myer & Nancy Witter; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographer Jim Graham leads Porn 101 w/clips that are sure to get you up; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $15-$25.

"The Tommy Koenig Show" T-Dogg hosts 18 & over comedy feat. a psychic?if you come early; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), RSVP 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.

Dance

Back to School Dance Learn to two-step & line dance at performance feat. Russell & Jorge & the Manhattan Prairie Dogs; Big Apple Ranch, 39 W. 19th St., 5th fl. (6th Ave.), 212-358-5752, www.bigappleranch.com; 8, $10.

"If Trane Wuz Here" "Improvisational session" celebrates the inspiration of John Coltrane w/performances by tap-master Savion Glover, Bring in Da Noise playwright Reg E. Gaines & saxophonist Matana Roberts; Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3006; 8, $15, $12 adv.

SUNDAY 9/14

Cabaret

William Bolcom Fosse-esque cabaret songs from mezzo-soprano Joan Morris w/Bolcom on piano; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-352-3101, www.theatermania.com; 3 & 7, $25.

"Timeless Divas" Tony Randall & Ben Vereen pres. age-defying talents?proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; York Theatre, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-615-6966, www.yorktheatre.org; 7:30, $45.

Comedy

"The Bastard American Show" Disfigured outcasts, the Bastards, do anything "grotesque, physical & absurdly comic"?plus there's free beer; Peoples Improv Theater & Gallery, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), res. req. 212-563-7488; 8, $15, $7 w/tie.

Faceboyz Open Mike "Do what thou willest whatever it is"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, 7:30 sign-up, $3.

Gotham All Stars: All Pro Show! Feat. stand-up from Orny Adams; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

"A Little This and That" Alison Blanche Mayer hosts comedy/variety show feat. Malcolm Barrett; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368, www.dvlounge.com; 9:30, $5.

MONDAY 9/15

Cabaret

Chip Deffaa & Jim Caruso Present a CD release party for The Johnny Mercer Jamboree; Supper Club, 240 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-921-1940; call for time, free.

"Make Love" Controversial performance artist Karen Finley's world "Shut Up and Love Me" tour feat. drag co-star Chris Tanner, pianist Lance Cruce & back-up Liza Minnelli impersonators incl. her nine-year old daughter; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-2680; 7, $20 [through 9/29].

Monday Evening Burlesque Weekly production feat. "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun" w/Julie Atlas Muz & Matt Morgan; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.

"Romance" Singer Marieileen O'Brien shows us "how drastically social interaction has changed in just 100 years"?from scented letters to boxes of chocolate; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $15 & $10 min.

"Where Have all the Girdles Gone?" Donna Del Bueno stars in this one-woman show; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-627-2961; 6, $20 [repeats Tues.].

Comedy

"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods pres. super stand-up from 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; 9:30, $5 & 1 drink min.

"Eating It: Comedy With No Standards" SNL writers Slovin & Allen host stand-up & sketch comedians incl. Andy Blitz, Jonathan Corbett, Jackie Kashian, Greg Giraldo & Sarah Vowell?get there early!; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8.

Eight is Never Enough! pres. combination of piano bar cheesiness & good 'ol sketch/improv comedy in "Live on St. Marks"; E La Nave Va, 119 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-592-4435; 7-11, 1 drink min.

Brad Lowery w/Ray Ellin, Steve Marshall, Richie Byrne, J.J. Ramirez & Rob Magnotti; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

Colin Quinn Comedy Central staple performs stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Adam Ferrara, Greg Giraldo & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

TUESDAY 9/16

Cabaret

"Do Re Milla" Juilliard-trained soprano Ludmilla IIieva uses a range of talent & emotion to convey her life story; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), RSVP 212-307-9797; 8:30, $15 & $10 min.

"The Rat Pack Review" Kevin James Tomei & Frank Bray perform hits by "ol' blue eyes" & the dashing Dean; La Scatolina Lounge, 418 6th Ave. (9th St.), 212-473-0555; 8, 10 & 12 a.m., free.

Welcome to the 60s A trip down memory lane complete with a few psychedelic songs and free love.; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7:00.

Comedy

"Chicken Parmigiana" w/Tracy Esposito; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

"Comedy Soap Box" feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Frank Vignola & Ray Devito; Nessa, 962 2nd Ave. (51st St.), 212-888-1737, www.comedysoapbox.com; 9, $10.

"Wet Your Pants Out Loud" See if it's just a catchy title. Hosted by Duncan Jay & Shevy Berkovits; Starfoods, 64 E. 1st St. (1st Ave.), 212-260-3116; 9, free.

IN PREVIEWS

The Harlequin Studies "Bill Irwin takes on the historic Harlequin character"?no, not Fabio, but "the lewd and lazy rogue of commedia dell'arte"; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; call for times, $55 [opens 9/21, through 10/26].

Recent Tragic Events The press release contains no summary of the plot, but does breathlessly reveal the author, Craig Wright (Six Feet Under), and the lead?the horrific Heather Graham; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times [opens 9/28].

RECENTLY OPENED

Bedroom Farce "The comings and goings of three boudoirs grow ridiculously out of control as a self-absorbed couple tries to save their marriage"; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; call for times & prices [through 9/21].

Bold Girls "Rona Munro's tale of women in violence-torn Belfast"; 29th Street Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $35 [through 10/18].

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.

Carnival Knowledge "A gasp-inducing journey into the subculture of circus and sideshow"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; call for times, $35-$45.

Cherry Hill "A dark comedy about the perils of life, love & frozen pizza in suburban Maryland"?like Homicide: Life on the Street, but with laughs instead of double killings; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 9/21].

Chocolate in Heat?Growing Up Arab in America "Interlocking monologues infused w/music & dance about love, sex, privilege & the problem of growing up in between two cultures"?rave reviews though it sounds like that Orange County show when you put it like that; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat., $10 [through 9/27].

The Dancing Fox: Wisdom Tales of the Middle East Vignettes drawn from shared Jewish & Arabic traditions w/actors, musicians, puppets & masks?in an outdoor garden; Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-929-4777; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $10, $4 s.c./child. [through 9/14].

The Daughter-in-Law D.H. Lawrence wrote this play?about tension-filled marriage (blame the mother)?in 1911, but no one even knew about it until 1965; Martin L. Platt dir. this resurrection; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; tkts 212-315-0231; Wed. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19.

De La Guarda Special DJ-enhanced version feat. Derrick May; Daryl Roth Theatre, 20 Union Sq. E. (15th St.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20-$55.

Edge Angelica Torn plays Sylvia Plath; DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; Wed.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $40 [through 9/20].

The Guys Benefit performance w/Swoosie Kurtz of play about FDNY Captain's many eulogies following Sept. 11th (seating limited); The New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400; Wed. & Thurs. at 7, $15 [through 9/11].

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.

He Died with a Felafel in his Hand JB (John Birmingham's) "cult hit of the Australian stage" about finding a roommate ran for seven years [cue deep-voiced accent] down unda; Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/27].

In Spite of Myself Moving struggle between immigrant Italian mother & Americanized daughter?Joy Luck Club meets Saturday Night Fever, just w/out dancing or Chinese people?part of "American Lives: From Italy to Cuba"; Urban Stage, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Wed.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2, $15 [through 9/27].

Love Letters Revival of play about Andrew Makepeace Ladd III & Melissa Gardner feat. rotating "celebrity" cast (though sadly, due to a "scheduling conflict," no Joan Rivers); Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Mon., $18 [through 9/22].

Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $22.50.

Moby Dick Julian Rad adapts Melville classic that languished undiscovered for years in the "marine biology" section of most libraries; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844 or 212-358-3657; call for times, $15 [through 9/21].

Mono "Interactive play" moves into new space; Another Urban Riff, 320 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.

The Nuclear Family You decide which family member each of these three men portray, they make up the songs; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $20.

Operaplay Aging tenor loses voice, becomes entangled in plot to dupe public; Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for times & prices [through 9/27].

Origins of Happiness Comedic solo show depicting Cuban-American familial relations?part of "American Lives: From Italy to Cuba"; Urban Stage, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Sat.-Tues. at 8, $15 [through 9/28].

Philip, Seymour, & Hoffman "takes a journey through the hypocrisy of our culture, and even stops along the way to focus on the wars that are carefully hidden in modern day suburban homes"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-560-2265 for tix; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15.

Playing Burton Elizabeth Taylor's fifth (and sixth) husband; Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22 St. (6th Ave.), 212-727-2737; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mats. Wed. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30 [through 9/14].

Richard III "Classical artists of color join daytime television star Timothy D. Stickney"; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15, $12 st./s.c [through 9/21].

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.

Specter Couple learns "what happens when two strangers are trapped alone in a car"; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $10 [through 10/4].

Spiked Heels Andrew, Edward, Georgie & Lydia are all men...okay, only three of them are men...okay, okay, only three of them have names that would make one assume they are men; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-252-2130; call for times & prices [through 9/14].

A Stoop on Orchard Street From Eastern Europe to the Lower East Side; the Mazer, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-352-3101; Wed.-Sat & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed., Thurs. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.

The Third Man James Brunt adapts Graham Greene's 1949 novel for the stage; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Wed.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 9/27].

The Threepenny Opera "Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's musical masterpiece satirizes the morals and politics of Weimar Germany, circa 1928, focusing on 'Macheath,' a cunning thief and street thug under the employ of Jonathan Peachum, king of beggars"; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices [through 11/23].

What's Wrong With This Picture? I'm In It! "Russell" reflects on being middle aged & single; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c [through 10/4].

What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience member at random (via raffle) to reveal their past lives & "hidden talents"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Wed. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, $35 [through 10/17].