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WEDNESDAY 9/3

Cabaret

Elvis Has Entered the Building! All jazzed up in glitter & gold no less. Catch the side-burned king of rock 'n roll?impersonated of course; 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.

Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney brings Moulin Rouge-esque showgirls & circus-style stunts together in this singing & dancing cabaret; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.

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.

Tryst meets at the benches where you'll discover the "mystery & magic of the ordinary." Break free from the mundane w/treasure hunt & performance which "counters the commodification of everyday life"; Union Square Park, 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave.), 212-714-8241; 6-8, free [through ].

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.

"Broads on Broadway" We guess this means stand-up for chicks; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16.50 & 2 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.

Patrice O'Neal & Bill Burr Double trouble from popular stand-upers; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17-$20 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 10, Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m.].

Spiked Heels Comedy about figuring out where your heart lies?wear spiked heels on Tues. & get 1/2 off; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-252-2130; 8, $15 [repeats Tues.].

Dance

Deluxe Joy Pilot Berlin's Felix Ruckert blurs "the distinction between actions & reaction" by striping the audience of conventional seating arrangements?get ready to sit center stage on inflatable chairs or beds; Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $20 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 7, Sat. at 7 & 10].

THURSDAY 9/4

Cabaret

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

Lost and Found Ninon Roberts sings "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. Johnny Styne & his triangle, Eric Hall, Ladybug, Lukki, Selina Vixen & Little Brooklyn; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.

Comedy

Dane Cook Stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $28-$30 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 8].

The Emmett Show Creatively named competitive comedy show, where pros roast a new pop culture topic every show, hosted by...you guessed it, Emmet; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; 9:30, $15, $10 st./s.c.

Homo-Comicus Somewhere between Homo erectus & Homo fabulous lays Homo-comicus, a breed of very funny gays; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

Dance

"Treats, Treasures, Little Pleasures" Dancenow/NYC continues its uptown expansion! Keely Garfield & Lawerence Goldhuber host first night of three-program revue, feat. performances by 25 accomplished dancers & choreographers, to kick-off the fall dance season; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15 & $12 min. [repeats Fri. at 7:30 & 9:30].

FRIDAY 9/5

Cabaret

Amateur Burlesque Win $500 for taking it all off at Great American Amateur Striptease contest feat. progressive house & techno beats by DJ Moody; Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 10, $30.

The Baroness' Royal Amusements Gala feat. fashion shows, dungeon & performance involving rubber; Capitale, 130 Bowery (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-529-5964; 10-4, $40.

Galapagos Floating Vaudeville Night Happy Hour's Mark Gindick, Matthew Morgan & Ambrose open birdcages w/their tongues & tango in drag?hosted by Von Von Von; 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 Sat & Sun. at 7].

Comedy

Orny Adams Stand-up from star of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedian; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $16 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

An Evening with Johnny Valiant Johnny "the man" vs. Johnny "the wrestler"?meet and greet after the show; 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 Let loose at open mic; Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8-10, free.

Komedy Kebob Meat on a stick is funny & yummy too! Hosted by Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3313; 8:30, free.

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 this open mic; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), Midtown, 212-868-9720; 7-9, 1 item min.

Dance

Evening Stars Music & Dance Festival Series, originally created for the WTC site, feat. the Chinese Folk Dance Co., Vincent Mantose, Parsons Dance & Ahn Trio?plus Les Ballet Trackadero de Monte Carlo mocks classical works incl. Swan Lake & Giselle (Sat.) & the STREB dancers swan-dive off scaffolding & bounce on trampolines (Mon.); Battery Park, State St. (West St.), 212-307-7171; 8, free [repeats Sat. & Mon.].

SATURDAY 9/6

Cabaret

Finding Home Composer Ricky Ian Gordon pres. new work; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-255-5438; 6, $18 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].

The Golden Girls: Live Male cast performs some of the most memorable episodes of this classic sitcom. The girls, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose & Sophia, would be proud; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9 & 11, $12 & 2 drink min.

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

Sex-Tember! Burlesque w/Sarah Delphine, go-go, video, live music & babes, babes, babes!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $10.

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.

Comedy

The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha MC Susan Prekel shares the stage w/Bernie Pauly, Todd Womack, Christian Finnegan, Larry Getlen, Allison Castillo & Paul Horrocks; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

"If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous" Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Franca Vercelloni; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $5 & 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.

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.

New Faces of Comedy with Nancy Witter Stand-up & musical comedy feat. Tracey Allred, Gabe Waldman & Suz Powell; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch host. "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.

No Name...And a Bag O' Chips Come for comedy & get loot incl. a bag o' chips, door prizes, after party drinks & baked goods?is this is a yard sale or a comedy event?; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.

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 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

Base Camp Dancenow/NYC's longest running series feat. 85 dance makers incl. seasoned pros & young innovators?plus finales by 10 of the most exciting companies & choreographers; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 7 & 9, $15 [repeats Mon. & Tues. at 8:30].

Danza "Creativity community, & celebration all come together with a Latin flair in Washington Heights"?part of Dancenow's fall festival; Highbridge Park, 173rd St. (Amsterdam Ave.) 3 p.m., free.

SUNDAY 9/7

Cabaret

William Bolcom Fosse-esque cabaret songs of Bolcom (piano) & Joan Morris (mezzo-soprano); the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-352-3101, www.theatermania.com; 3 & 8, $25.

"Broadway on Broadway" Toys "R" Us pres. 12th-annual outdoor concert feat. numbers from running & soon to be running shows incl. Hairspray, The Producers & Little Shop of Horrors; Times Square, 42nd St. (B'way), 888-BROADWAY, www.BroadwayonBroadway.com; 11:30 a.m., 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.

Comedy

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

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.

Rabbit open-mike as well as feat. comics; Revival Lounge, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.

Naor Tzion Dubbed "the funniest Israeli alive," Tzion does stand-up, music & a "state of the nation" Israeli political overview thing; B.B. King Blues Club, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $50-$55.

MONDAY 9/8

Cabaret

Monday Evening Burlesque Classic, naughty burlesque feat. "tassel-twirling fun" & the Bombshell! Girls; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.

*V*I*R*G*O's Cyburlesque Drag diva Yolanda hosts "musical fantasy of fetish & spectacle" feat. photo exhibit by Jo Lance & abstract video installations by Lyon Smith; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; 7:30, $10 [repeats Tues.].

Comedy

"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods brings you the best of 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.

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

New Talent Stand-up by up-and-coming comics; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel, Adam Ferrara, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey & Tom Papa; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

TUESDAY 9/9

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 are Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra! Well, not really, but they will be performing 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.

"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.

"The Wau Wau Sisters" Drag king Murray Hill visits the 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

Automatic Vaudeville Weekly comedy/variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515, www.smarttix.com; 8, $5.

"Funny Film Shorts" Watch comedy shorts submitted by "up-and-coming" filmmakers; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $12 & 2 drink min.

"The New Class Clowns" Stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

"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.

Dance

The Phantom Project Bill T. Jones & Arnie Zane celebrate their upcoming 20th-anniversary by reviving 1980's "Blavelt Mountain ( A Fiction)" & "Duet x 2" feat. cameos by Jones; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $30, $25 st./s.c. [through 9/20].

Twyla Tharp Dance (and Friends) Do the 100's Company brings together artistically diverse cast of one hundred dancers to perform 1970's classic "The One Hundreds"; Battery Park, State St. (West St.), 212-307-7171; 8, free.

THEATER

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].

Moby Dick Melville's story, which was exiled to obscurity for years (found filed in the "marine biology" section of most libraries) adapted by Julian Rad, directed by Hilary Adams; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844 or 212-358-3657; call for times, $15 [opens 9/6, through 9/21].

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 [opens 9/10].

Philip, Seymour, & Hoffman "takes a journey through the hypocrisy of our culture, & 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 [through ].

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].

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 [opens 9/7, through 11/23].

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.

The Difference Engine "A performative response to the life of 19th century luminaries Charles Babbage and Ada Byron"; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-614-0505; Fri-Sun. at 8, call for prices [through 9/7].

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 Feast of the Goat and more, this summer, from Repertorio Espanol; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times & prices [through 9/7].

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.), Smarttix 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 [through 9/6].

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.

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].

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].

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.

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].

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 9/19].