STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/15 Cabaret Elvis Has ...
Cabaret
Elvis Has Entered the Building! See dead-on impersonator 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.
Michael Feinstein & Jimmy Webb Grammy Award-winning Webb & Feinstein perform acclaimed renditions of George Gershwin, Iring Berlin & Johnny Mercer in support of new CD, Only One Life; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), res. req. 212-339-3095; 8:30, $60 & $30 min [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11].
Girlsalon Poet/writer Janine Avril hosts monthly variety show feat. the hottest queer girls in town, incl. musicians, comedians & performance artists; Meow Mix, 269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688; 8, $7.
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, $11.
Comedy
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-prepackaged for your ease & enjoyment; 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.
The Coy & Vance Comedy Hour Jimmy Sackel hosts stand-up w/ Geno Bisconti, Darren Cappozzi & Will McKinley; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 6:30, $8 & 2 drink min.
Comics Named Steve We all know that the funniest comics are ALL named Steve. The proof's in the pudding... or at least in the vodka; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), res. 212-696-5233; 9, $10, $8 for Steves & 2 drink min.
Dance
Akram Khan Co. pres. "Kaash," a "fast & furious fusion of contemporary dance w/the classical Indian dance form, Kathak"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800, www.joyce.org; 8, $36 [repeats Thurs.-Sun.].
THURSDAY 10/16
Cabaret
Little Miss Big Mouth Sarah Valentine's action thriller talk show feat. Red Bunny & Dirty Martini; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-614-0505; 10, $7.
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.
Dance
"Descent" Noemie Lafrance's "site-specific choreography" explores "women as subjects & objects of desire within the domestic realm" feat. 12 female dancers moving through the "architecture of a spiralling stairwell"; City Court Bldg. Clock Tower, 108 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-868-4444; 7 & 8:30, $25, $20 adv [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
"Imitations of Drowning" Choreographer/dancer/ice skater Heather Harrington pres. original work inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth-feat. dancers Jennifer Chin, Kathleen Flynn, Kelly Grigsby, Branislav Henselmann, Sarah Lewis, Alyssa Stith & Tania Varela-Ibarra & music by Quentin Chiappetta; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-674-8194, www.danspaceproject.org; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Merian Soto Dance & Performance Exploration of "political, cultural, racial & gender tensions in contemporary Puerto Rico"-feat. award-winning dancers Arthur Aviles & Marion Ramirez; World Financial Center Winter Garden, West St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-945-0505; 7.
"Split Sides" Choreographer Merce Cunningham's new dance, feat. live contemporary music & performed by the Merce Cunningham Dance Co., leaves it all up to chance-an actual roll of the die; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100, www.bam.org; 7:30, $20-$55 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 10/17
Cabaret
Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts a night of tango-trapezeing, rowdy, raunchy burlesque fun; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Happy Hour Salon Joanna Parsons pres. new works salon for singers, actors & comedians; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-333-4141; 6.
Ute Lemper German singer returns w/her smokey voice & personality to match; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 8, $35.
N-Ho-Tep Institute for Aesthetic Modulation pres. the same old story about a hermaphrodite mummy dead set on destroying the universe; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8 & 8:30, $7.
Pink Rhino Revue Acrobats, sexy chorus girls (one for each finger... um...) & the best talent from Broadway to bohemia, incl. Angelo Iodice (Cirque Du Soleil), Lady Ace, Miss Tickle & Miss Dita Von Teese; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8:30, $25.
"Shock and Awe A-Go-Go!" Hosts Epstein & Hassan ("the Black & the Jew") pres. "wet-dream play" feat. fetish acts & erotic circus entertainment; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 11, $15.
Spats White & His Blue Ukulele Celebrate self-proclaimed "vaudeville vampire" Spats' 95th year in the biz (well, not really, but it sure feels that way sometimes); the Maine Lobster, 1631 2nd Ave. (85th St.), 212-560-2649; 9 [repeats Sun.].
Third-Annual Fuckable Show Girlbomb hosts evening filled w/fuckable guests incl. Eric Kirchberger, Sarah Fisch, Milton Katz & Brer Brian; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10, $6.
Comedy
"The Barry-Z Show" Public access celeb hosts fun-filled evening of hilarity, music & mayhem; Azaza, 891 1st Ave. (50th St.), 212-751-0700; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy Central Live pres. Insomniac Dave Attell & loose cannon Lewis Black; Beacon Theater, 2124 B'way (74th St.), res. req. 212-307-4747, www.ticketmaster.com; 8, $29.50-$42.50 [repeats Sun. at 7:30].
Crime Doesn't Pay, Neither Does Improv Phil Mansfield pres. Improvoholics, Joe Carapella, Amy Fiore, Ellen Reilly & Michael Silva, defending their right to poke fun at all things good & evil; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; 9:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Julie Goldman: One Finger Salute Goldman explores America's post-9/11airport cavity searches; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-7000; 8, $10.
Komedy Kebob Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby host live comedy in da burg-if you still dare go; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3313; 8:30.
Russ Meneve Along w/fellow stand-ups Steve Marchall, Sam Greenfield & Andrew Kennedy; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min [repeats Sat. 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].
Noo Yawk Tawk NY Times touted this improv team, "a superb multi-ethnic group" ; Sofia's, 221 W. 46th St. (B'way), 212-719-5799; 11, $10.
"Now That You've Seen Me Naked" Improv musical comedy about dating in the big apple; the Sage Theater, 711 7th Ave. (48th St.), 212-382-8818; 8, $20 [repeats Sat.].
Sweet Paprika Tozer, Laurie Kilmartin & John Mooney join Ophira & her mom-eek!; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.
3 Way Mexican Lei That lei joke never gets tired! Duncan Jay, Allegra Barnett & Shevy Berkovits let up-and-comers iron out the kinks in their routines-a drink buys you a seat or six minutes on stage; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
Dance
"Djalope" Magbana Drum & Dance NYC pres. unique drum/dance concert feat. works by choreographers Michael & Andrea Markus-pieces incl. West African "dance collage" & West African/Shaolin kung fu fusion; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), res. req. 212-613-3185; 9, $15 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8 p.m.].
Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival Indoor & outdoor events feat. "innovative contemporary dance" by established & emerging choreographers/dance companies; White Wave, 25 Jay St. (betw. John & Plymouth Sts.), Dumbo, 718-855-8822, www.whitewavedance.com; 7-10, don. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Emotion Choreographers Carol Nolte, Satoshi Haga & Sasha Spielvogel pres. original works of love, compassion, hate & loss; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; www.92y.org; 12.
The Symmetry of One Original "interdisciplinary collaborative work" from director Fletcher Holmes & choreographer Amy Rance; One Arm Red, 45 Main St. (betw. Washington & Front Sts.), Brooklyn Heights, 718-797-0046, www.onearmred.com; 8, $10 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
SATURDAY 10/18
Cabaret
The One Madiva Manhattan's top Madonna impersonator perf. w/the Ravishing Miss Reality, the Sinsational Cindy & Glorya Wholesome; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15.
Mantasia Grape feeding, foot massages & rock-hard pecs all for the ladies. Ticklebomb feat. the first all-male burlesque show created by women for women; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8, $35.
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.
A Touch of Venus Elizabeth Hodes' new theatrical cabaret about this century's most inspiring divas: Lotte Lenya, Marlene Dietrich & Edith Piaf; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-265-8133; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ritch Duncan hosts a night of stand-up feat. Ophira Eisenberg, Karen Sneider, Amanda Melson, Debbie Shea & Patrick Borelli; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Ray Ellin hosts stand-up feat. Kerry McNally, Lynn Koplitz, Kurt Metzger, 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.
Kevin Flynn Get ready for stand-up w/Kev-we're tight like that-Lenny Marcus & Billy Burr; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $16 & 2 drink min.
The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch pres. stand-up from Becky Donohue, Sean Conroy & Jonathan Corbett; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 9, $5.
No Name...And a Bag O' Chips Come for comedy from Joseph Rocha, Leanna Conley, Ken Perlstein & Paul Singleton, leave w/loot incl. a bag o' chips, door prizes, after party drinks & baked goods; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30.
"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.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" T-Dogg hosts 18 & over comedy, music, sketches & psychic games feat. Joe Polacik, Melanie Klein, Erin Brown & the Tommy Koenig Show Band; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), res. req. 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
Benefit Concert for Dancers Responding to AIDS Bronx-based dance companies, incl. Arthur Aviles Typical Theater, Contemporary Ballet Theater, Eloquence Performance Company & Physual, perform special, one night only benefit; Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance , 841 Barretto St. (betw. Garrison & Lafayette Aves.), Bronx, 718-542-4139; 8, $20.
Contra & Square Dance There's "no need to bring a partner" for evening of live music & dance lessons; Metropolitan Duane Hall, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7:15, $14, $10 st.
Flamenco Live flamenco w/legendary dancer Jorge Navarro, singer Felix de Triana & dancers Erika Valero, Ingrid Macarena, Maria Sami & Gigi; Alegrias Restaurant, 239 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 917-880-9737; 8:30 & 11, $10.
Three New Works "Work-in progress" performance w/choreographer Brendan McCall-followed by discussion w/the artist; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-674-8194, www.danspaceproject.org; 3.
SUNDAY 10/19
Cabaret
Let's Duet: A Celebration of Friendship and Song Singers Connie Pachl & Bill Daugherty perform Broadway & jazz standards w/several original pieces; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
"A Little This and That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives a 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song & dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-253-5555; 8, $5.
Sinema Sideshow Variety show feat. spoken word, grass-roots films & lyrical observations from Andrew J. Lederer-plus live sitcom, "the Talented Ten"; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-253-5555; 7, $7, $5 adv.
Comedy
Improv Comedy & Vintage DJ Feat. the Locals, trained by the Upright Citizens Brigade; Low, 81 Washington St. (betw. Front & York Sts.), DUMBO, 718-222-1569; 7-2.
Kim Cea along w/other stand-up greats Mitchell Olson, Clayton Fletcher & Will McKinley; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Viva El Flamenco! Acclaimed dancers Rafael Campallo & Choni Perez pres. classic Flamenco dance performance to benefit the American Friends of Flamenco scholarship fund-feat. singers Sonia Miranda & Manuel Lombo, guitarists Tito Van Der Smann & Juan Compallo & "El Choro"; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave. (68th St.), 212-772-4448; 8, $26 [repeats Mon.].
MONDAY 10/20
Cabaret
Laura & Amber The original Amber Von Tussle, Laura Bell Bundy, performs feel good pop goodies w/Amber Rhodes; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-505-1700; 8, $8.
Martin Charnin's Cabaret: When Harlem Was Jewish There goes the neighborhood...; Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; 7:30, $20, $15 st./s.c.
Monday Evening Burlesque Amber Ray & Lady Ace take part in "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30.
The World Famous Pontani Sisters Join the sisters as they introduce new numbers; Marion's, 354 Bowery (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8:30, $3.
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.
C Sharp Eating It pres. stand-up w/Greg Proops (don't laugh yet), Ed Helms, Christaine Finnegan, Eric Drysdale & Patrick Borelli; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8 incl. free drink.
Steve Marshall The only Brooklynite in a crowd of Long Islanders. Other stand-up comics include Carrie Karavas & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
Colin Quinn The toughest of the comic crowd joins other tough guys Nick Dipoalo, Adam Ferrara, Jim Norton, Godfrey & Keith Robinson; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Movement Research Kiyoko Kashiwagi, Jennifer Nugent & Antonietta Vicario & Heather Kravas & Tonja Livingstone pres. unique & unusual original works-in progress; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-0351; 8.
TUESDAY 10/21
Cabaret
Spit It Out! Cabaret/blues performers Amy Coleman & Valerie Smaldone star in comedy about two women meeting at a crossroads-dinner, desert & unlimited wine incl.; Il Cortile Restaurant, 125 Mulberry St. (betw. Hester St. and Canal St.), RSVP 212-226-6060; 8, 6:30 dinner, $90.
Talent in Motion's Variety Hour The magazine pres. the city's most talented comedy, music & dance performers; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.
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.
THEATER
bunkerbaby gets a listing, despite the no caps & general grammatical silliness surrounding the title, for the redeeming mention of a "doomsday cult of herbal tea junkies" in the press release; Tonic, 107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-3590; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $15. [opens 10/17, through 11/8].
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Starring Ashley Judd, Jason Patric & Ned Beatty; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $86.25-$66.25. [opens 11/2].
The Retreat from Moscow New play by William Nicholson starring Eileen Atkins (Upstairs, Downstairs & Gosford Park), John Lithgow & Ben Chaplin; Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $60-$80. [opens 10/23].
Silver Nitrate "Set in the Weimar Republic, the story portrays a group of photographers closeted in their seperate studios until the rise of an oppressive regime invades their world. The action unfolds against a backdrop of live photography sessions on stage that ultimately recreates some of the most famous and stunning photographs of the period"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-868-4444; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25. [opens 10/21, through 11/16].
Wicked New musical inspired by the novel inspired by the novel/movie The Wizard of Oz (& starring Joel Grey); Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $40-$100. [opens 10/30].
RECENTLY OPENED
Arsat, One Day More Two one-acts inspired by writings of Joseph Conrad; Baruch College, 17 Lexington Ave. (23rd St), 212-387-1136; call for times, $15-$19. [through 10/18].
Bad Dames Go to Hell "Murder, mayhem and morphine on the China Sea followed by deception, danger and dreams on Broadway"; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-724-8640; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15. [through 10/18]
Beyond Recognition "A therapist suddenly recalls the circumstances of his brutal and notorious Central Park beating"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times & prices. [through 11/23]
Blue Surge "Curt is a small-town cop. Sandy is a 19-year-old, female prostitute. [Play] delves deeply into the small space that can divide a feeling of hope from one of hopelessness"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $20, $15 st.. [through 10/17]
Bold Girls "Rona Munro's tale of women in violence-torn Belfast" extended; 29th Street Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $35. [through 11/1]
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; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45.
The Chalk Garden Play by Enid Bagnold made into film starring Hayley Mills; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-929-2228; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10.
Crying Out Loud a)LoStCrEaTiVe pres. equity showcase production of writer/director Lennie Varvarides one-act feat. "irregular bursts of song"-we like it already; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Thurs. & Mon. at 8, $15.
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; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19.
Days of Wine and Roses "examines a torrid relationship that was solidified and ultimately destroyed by alcohol"; Walker Space, 46 Walker St. (Church St.), 212-501-4069; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $19. [through 10/18]
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.
Dream on Monkey Mountain Revival of Derek Walcott's drama starring Andre De Shields; Classical Theater of Harlem, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19. [through 10/26].
Estrogenius All-female theater festival continues; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; call for times, $15.
5 O'Clock Based on the life of Freud's daughter, Anna (the title of the play is an allusion to her daily psychoanalytic appointments w/dad-yikes); Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for times, $15. [through 10/25].
4 or 5 Stories About Doing It NYPress alum Bob Powers's one-man show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 307 W. 22nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves), 212-366-9176; Thurs. at 8, $5. [through 10/16]
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. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
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. [through 11/9].
The Last Resort or Farblondjet "tells the story of a young man as he looks for love amongst the ruins of a dying civilization-the Jewish Catskills"; DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices. [through 11/19]
Life Interrupted Spalding Gray's latest work-in-progress; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, $20. [through 12/15]
Mama, I Want to Sing The "classic black musical" by Vy Higginsen & Ken Wydro returns; Williams CME Church, 2225 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (betw. 131st & 132nd Sts.), 212-868-4444; Sat. at 1, 4:30 & 8, $30-$35. [through 10/25]
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.
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 Mystery of Edwin Drood "Rupert Holmes' rollicking tribute to British Music Hall inspired by Charles Dickens' unfinished novel"; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; call for times & prices. [through 11/2]
The Night Heron "Griffin and Wattmore are best friends barely surviving in a ramshackle house on the edge of the Fens (a sparse area north of Cambridge, England), when the mysterious and intense Bolla Fogg is invited as a boarder"; Atlantic Theater Co., 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45. [through 11/9].
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; call for times, $20.
Okay Taylor Mac Bower plays seven alternative-type teens on their way to prom; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Sat. & Sun. at 7, $15. [through 10/19]
Oooh, Vicar, Where's Your Trousers? Plus the almost-as-promising sounding Gentleman and Scholar as part of the "New Play Festival" put on by Deptford Players; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-543-9662; call for times, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 10/26]
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.), tkts 212-560-2265; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15. [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.
The Rivals Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 18th century farce; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times & prices. [through 11/23]
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.
Romeo & Juliet The only explanation for this modernization we can find on the press release being the intriguing (?) phrase "welcome to Texas"; Wow Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15. [through 10/25]
The Sacrament of Memory "is a play of courage and conviction about the life of Therese Martin, a 19th Century Carmelite nun known to millions as 'the Little Flower'"; Dicapo Opera Theater, 184 E. 76th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves), 212-288-9438; call for times, $45, $20 st./s.c. [through 10/26]
Say Goodnight, Gracie "A group of twenty-somethings in an east village apartment in 1976 nervously take stock of their lives on the eve of their 10-year, high-school reunion." The producers ask you to note that "this is not the Broadway show about George Burns"; the Independent Theatre, 52 W. 8 St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15. [through 10/19]
Second Annual Halloween Theatre Festival "Over 25 shows at three seperate Times Square venues" incl. Night of the Living Dead: The Musical & William Shakespeare's Haunted House; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 646-728-0582; call for times, $15. [through 11/3]
Smashing "Twenty-one-year-old Abby, globetrotting daughter of a New York literary lion, discovers she is the undisguised subject of a sexy and scathing best-selling novel by her first lover. Seeking revenge, she and her Madonna-woshipping best friend, Clea, embark on a pilgrimage to London that prompts unexpected consequences"; Intar 53, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15. [through 10/26]
A Stoop on Orchard Street From Eastern Europe to the Lower East Side; the Mazer, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
13th Avenue "Interactive" play by Jonathan Rackman; Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-1767; Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, $25. [through 10/25]
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].
To My Chagrin "A butch grandmother's rock 'n' roll lullaby"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 5, $20, $12 st./s.c.. [through 10/26]
Touch "tells the story of a young astronomer and his vivacious soulmate who have the perfect life together until a random act of violence tears them apart"; The Women's Project Theatre, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
U.S.S. Frankenstein "examines amysterious and little known military incident-in July of 1945, a battleship sailed to the South Pacific to deliver key components of the bomb that later detonated over Japan on August 6th. The ship carrying numerous high-ranking personnel, one of whom may have been R.J. Oppenheimer himself, was destroyed on the boyage back..."; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-505-1700; call for times & prices.
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; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, $35. [through 12/26]