By Staff

Ongoing

Tim Minchin
A performer of crushing talent, Minchin has racked up major comedy awards on three of seven continents. His hair is big and famousy, his humor is intelligent and accessible and he can put the rock in Sergei Rachmaninoff in a way the cultural zeitgeist hasn’t seen since Ben Folds. (Nate Sloan)
Through April 12. New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Mon.-Thurs. 8; Fri. & Sat. 9, $35-$50.

Thursday, March 13

Tweed Presents: Posteriors
Woody Allen made the film Interiors, about a suicidal interior decorator and her three grown daughters, in homage to Ingmar Bergman. Julie Halston, David Rakoff, Peter Frechette, Lennon Parham and others interpret this film in homage to comedy. Now that’s what we call appropriation.
Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8, $18-$30.
 
Friday, March 14

Death by Roo Roo: Your Fucked-Up Family
You might recognize Brett Gelman—he’s the man whose face is plastered all over subways and televisions as part of an ad campaign for Take Five lotto tickets. You can watch him and his improv group in action every week at UCB Theatre, where they riff on dysfunctional families from a single audience interview.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 11, $8.
 
Saturday, March 15

Mother: The Soundtrack
Your mother told you to turn down that music. Mother tells you to hand over your iPod and CDs for some improv inspired by your taste in music. You better do what Mother says.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9, $8.

Rue Brutalia & Friends Fart on Mel Brooks.
Jon Pack and Jason Kalter were “literally on fire” during their February shows at the PIT. That run has been extended so they can bring friends on stage and, apparently, fart on Mel Brooks. Good thing fire’s no longer involved.
The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 11, $8.

Sunday, March 16

ASSSSCAT 3000
The most popular show in town continues on with Amy Poehler and pals combining their comedic talents for a kooky evening of improv.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30 ($8), 9:30 (free).
 
Monday, March 17

It Is It
Fun times hosted by Adam Lowitt of the Daily Show. And great burgers. Yum.
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 8, $8.

 
Tuesday, March 18

3-Minute Drill
Think you’ve got what it takes? Are you up for three minutes of laughter—or awkward silence? Charlie Kasov hosts open mic night at the PIT.
The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 11, free.
 
Wednesday, March 19

The S.M.U.T. Show
S.M.U.T is Scandalous Mayhem Under Theatre—like Us Weekly or TMZ but live. It’s a new way to get your celebrity gossip fix. Comix
353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8, $20-$25.