STAGE WEDNESDAY 10/30 Cabaret "A New Show!" Tennie Leonard ...
Cabaret
"A New Show!" Tennie Leonard returns w/something new feat. David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Tues.].
"Something Old, Something New" Israeli entertainer Dudu Fisher performs traditional Jewish standards & Broadway favorites at the Mazer Theatre, 197 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-239-6200; 2 & 8, $45-$60 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 8, through 12/8].
Paula West performs Jazz standards w/the Eric Reed Trio at the Oak Room, Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $15-$50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. 9 & 11:30, through 11/16].
Comedy
"Big Vagina Monologues" & "Unemployed" In "Big Vagina Monologues," Jackie Clark knows that the bigger the lips, the better?just ask the masturbating parrot (8:30); while in "Unemployed," Paul Scheer sleeps in & makes the most of three months without a paycheck; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5 for both.
Judy Gold Large & in charge stand-up at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Carrie Karavas, Greg Carey, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Robert Kelly & Lisa Lampanelli; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].
Dance
Ballet Hispanico "A fusion of ballet, modern & Latin dance shapes a spirited image of the contemporary Hispanic world"; World Financial Center, 200 Liberty St. (West St.), 212-945-0505; 12:15.
Fear of? Full-length new work by Peyari Dance Project is "a whimsical, light-hearted look at fears and phobias" & part of the "Spotlight on Halloween Festival" at Raw Space, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $15 [through Sun.]
The Main Event dance series pres. David Drake's Son of Dracula; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $32 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2].
THURSDAY 10/31
Cabaret
Creepshow at the Freakshow Take a guided tour of this haunted building's three-stories still outfitted w/remnants of a sideshow past (incl. theater, visual arts, storytelling & terror); Sideshows by the Seashore, Surf Ave. (W. 12th St.), Coney Island, 718-372-5159 or www.coneyisland.com; 7 p.m.-12 a.m., $10.
"Frans Bloem in Concert" Frans Bloem (gesundheit!) performs various songs from French composer Charles Aznavour's repertoire in English, French & Russian w/musical direction by Sterling Price-McKinney at La Mama ETC, 74 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710, 10, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30].
Luigi & Arlette Tickle-some-ivories-type duo appear in bar of Italian restaurant; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].
"Magical Madness" Albert Cadabra, Adam Cardone & George Gorlick pres. ancient torture rituals, mind reading, voice throwing & "the blood & flames of hell" during vaudevillian magic show at Tagine, 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Partyball's Acid Cabaret Partyball hosts as San Francisco's "survival of the fittest" open mic night wreaks havoc on New York; Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (Stanton St.), 415-285-1928; 9 p.m.-4 a.m., $10.
"Songs to Offend Almost Everyone" Sharon McKnight dishes it out w/Ian Herman on spoons?we mean piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Fri. at 11].
Comedy
Chuck Nice 104.3's DJ freaks you the fuck out at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $19 & 2 drink min.
Happy Hour Tim Halpern pres. the very funny United Nations of comedy feat. host Greg Wilson, Sherry Davey, Hood, Susan Jeremy, Karith Foster, Todd Womack, Erin Foley & special guests; Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-254-1919; 9, $5 incl. drink or pizza.
FRIDAY 11/1
Cabaret
Peggy Pope Comic actress, who played the lush in 9 to 5, pres. all new cabaret w/Woody Regan on piano. "Atta-Girl!"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, 2 drink min.
Anthony Santelmo Jr. spends his birthday w/you & Nan Butcher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Vim Variety Music Faith Pilger conducts the madness feat. accordion rock star Cornmo, country-comedy musicians Trailer Park Rangers, Jordana Toback's new band Poon (w/dancers), opera diva Shelly Watson, shock rockers Brian Kelly & Kevin Orton & composer/clown Sxip Shirey; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Comedy
"Behind the Musical" Glue pres. "an edgy look at backstage life" through musical improv feat. backstabbing, betrayal, spiritual awakening & hopefully rehearsal; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.
The Friday Night Freakathon Joe Dixon hosts stand-up for the tragically single freaks out there who'd be eating alone if they weren't all here together; back room at Gioia Restaurant, 387 6th Ave. (betw. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.), 212-255-7800; 8:30, free.
Eddie Ifft Stand-up w/Kevin Downey, Jr., Eddie Brill, Russ Meneve & Buddy Bolton; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
Komedy Kabob Returns?Again Night of stand-up from Tim Brennan, Pat Rigby, Jordon Ferber, Joe Devito, Tom McCafrey, Roger Hailes & Jimmy Failla is like hanging out w/your friends but a lot fucking funnier; Comolo's, 359 6th Ave. (betw. W. 4th St. & Washington Pl.), 212-243-9782; 9, free.
Stand-up Sushi Comedy that's as raw as your dinner; Shiki's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 69 7th Aves. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11, free w/2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Dance
Dean Moss "Images?like sparks from a nonexistent torch," writes Jennifer Dunning. Finally, something more incomprehensible than modern dance?The New York Times! (And yes, these people are grant recipients.); Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Sat., Sun. & Tues.].
Descent Noemie Lafrance (wow) choreographs "12 female dancers around the architecture of a spiraling staircase" at 50 Lafayette St. (Catherine Ln.), 718-302-5024; 10 [repeats Sat. at 7, 8 & 9].
"Emphemeral Moments," not to be confused w/Orchestral Maneuvers (in the Dark), consists of three pieces by Cherniak Dance, tonight, at Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $16 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
SATURDAY 11/2
Cabaret
"A Brand New Us" Judy Kreston & David Lahm start anew w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Phil Leone on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Crossing Over with Carmen Guests incl. Kung Fu comic Master Lee, Faith Pilger, Lloyd Floyd & Tyler Fyre saying their Day of the Dead prayers at Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $10 incl. free rum & coke.
Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra?& listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
"La Vie En Rose" Elizabeth Hodes' tribute to the French chanteuse Edith Piaf, noted for emotional songs incl. "Mon Dieu" & "Les Amants D'un Jour"; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133, 9:30, $15 & $10 min.
"Love is Where You Find It: The Music of Nacio Herb Brown" American Composer Series pres. Heather Stuart, Barbara MacArthur, Stephanie Foster, Michele Bailey & Bryan Campo performing the songs "Singin' in the Rain" & "Make 'em Laugh" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-757-0788; 3:30, $8 & 2 drink min.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns for Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest Michael Conley hosts queer comics incl. Danny Cohen, Kristine Zbornik, Seth Rudetsky, Ryan Frank, Sidney Myer & Shecky Beagleman; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Girl on Girl Action Asaf Ronen directs the "Charlie's Angels" of improv feat. skateboarding "Jill," mysterious "Kelly" & foxy yet bookish "Sabrina" as they tackle time & space to make you laugh; 45 Below, 45 Bleecker St. (betw. Mott & Mulberry Sts.), 212-330-0685; 10:30, $5.
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter women incl. Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill & Janet Rosen vent their frustrations; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 8:45, $5 & 2 drink min.
Latham Entertainment Presents J. Anthony Brown hosting stand-up, feat. DL Hughley, Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake & Rickey Smiley; Comedy Garden, Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 212-307-7171 or www.comedygarden.com; 7:30, $50-$70.
Musical 10:17 Comedy Night 10:17 is music to the ears w/super songs from Randy & Eric, hilarious sketches, stand-up from Darryl Shipley, Ritch Duncan, Christian Finnegan, Marina Franklin & Amy Crossfield & rock-comedy from Adam Wade (plus free drinks for all); Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
SUNDAY 11/3
Cabaret
"Confessions" Linda Hallman w/David Lewis on piano tells all through repertoire feat. John Bucchino & Christine Lavin; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $12 & $10 min.
"Earthly Paradise" Sharon Ruben w/David Brunetti on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
"Moon Over Brooklyn" Marcus Simeone w/D. Jar Bradley on piano & Marco Brehm on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Arab-American Comedy Show Omar Koury emcees an all Arab-American night of comedy feat. Ray Hanania, Sherif Hedayet, Dean Obeidallah & Nasry Malak; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Laurie Kilmartin Stand-up w/Mike King, Greg Rogell, Dan Natureman & Steve Marshall; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
Rabbit Carl Kelsch hosts featured comics & lets new talent show their stuff in comfy quarters; Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 8, free.
The Sickest Fucking Stories I Ever Heard Asaf Ronen hosts an unscripted poker game (played for real money) feat. sick & twisted banter that could only emerge from behind a hand of cards; Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 7, $8.
MONDAY 11/4
Cabaret
Leer Mondays Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita (the Lounge-O-Leers) impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Kathy Kaefer Solo cabaret debut w/D. Jay Bradley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
"Morgan Sills Sings the Roger Edens Songbook" feat. Oscar-nominated songs incl. "Pass That Peace Pipe" & "Our Love Affair" w/musical direction by Ed Goldschneider; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133, 7, $15 & $10 min.
Comedy
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Sherrod Small Stand-up w/Greg Vacarello, Russ Meneve, Carrie Karavas, Steve Byrne & Nancy Redman; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
TUESDAY 11/5
Cabaret
"Gershwin, Porter & Pilar" Pilar Kuhn performs golden-age classics by Cole Porter & George & Ira Gershwin; the Sage Theater, 711 7th Ave. (48th St.), 212-382-8818; 9, $15.
Comedy
"To Awilda, From Jerry" were the only words written on the back of a discarded photo. Help the Tenderloins Improv & Sketch Comedy Troupe find Jerry before John Walsh takes the case; upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 866-239-5634; 7, $5.
The Shecky Eichman Show More than mere comedy, it's an experience. Or at least "real" reality tv, thanks to the hidden cameras! Tonight, Shecky interviews performance artist Michael Portnoy & comedian Sean Conroy; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), www.sheckyeichman.com; 8, free.
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule. (Weds.-Tues.). Call theater for complete schedule.
IN PREVIEWS
Acts of Providence Alter Ego Theatre Co. pres. two one-acts by Edward Allen Baker incl. North of Providence feat. brother & sister's life-changing decision & world premiere of comedy Jane's Exchange; Sande Shurin Theatre, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 11/4, through 11/17].
Boston Marriage Karen Kohlhaas directs David Mamet comedy, feat. Kate Burton & Martha Plympton, exploring class, sexuality & love in 19th Century New England; Martinson Hall, Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Tues. at 8, $45 [opens 11/20].
Dance of the Vampires Michael Crawford stars as 19th-century vampire Count Von Krolock in musical adaptation of Roman Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers; Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St. (B'way), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$95 [opens 11/21].
Hollywood Arms Moving comedy written by Carol Burnett & daughter Carrie Hamilton, based on Burnett's 1986 memoirs; Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$75 [opens 10/31].
Like a Springsteen Song Exceptional love story interwoven w/songs by the Boss; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-330-6554; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, $15 [opens 10/31, through 11/21].
Tuesdays with Morrie David Esbjornson directs Mitch Albom's touching autobiographical tale about learning the true meaning of life feat. Alvin Epstein as Morrie & Jon Tenney as Mitch; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta Ln. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [opens 11/19].
JUST OPENED
Amour Musical love story set in Paris during the 50s w/score by Michel Legrand; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$85.
Antigone Niketi Kondouri directs the National Theater of Greece's new production of Sophocles' tragedy in Greek w/English subtitles, starring Lydia Koniordou as the fated daughter of Oedipus; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$70 [through 11/3].
Antony & Cleopatra Frank Cwiklik's retelling of Shakespeare set in mob-run 60s Las Vegas; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 5, $20, $10 st./s.c. [through 11/3].
As You Like It Luna Repertory Co. pres. Brian Rhinehart directing William Shakespeare's romantic Renaissance comedy w/an original score by David R. Homan; Wings Theatre Co., 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $19 [through 11/2].
Bartenders Six men who've made a career out of slinging drinks; Phil Bosakowski Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3, $35.
The Bedsitter Three sorostitutes are tricked during one-act thriller set on Halloween night; Raw Space, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/3].
Betty Rules Musical tracks life of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5, $29.90-$44.90.
Between A and B: Scenes From Our Apartment Thanks to a 400-square foot, six-floor walk up, newlywed comedians Jill Shely Fleming & Dan Fleming are closer than ever & want to share their coping methods w/you!; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds. & Tues. at 8, $15, $10 adv. [through 11/20].
Blessing in Disguise Larry Pellegrini's musical comedy begins at the end of WWIII, "when it's every drag queen for herself"; the Times Square Theatre, 675 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat at 5, $55.
Bumping Umbrellas One-hour voyage into the lives of three strangers who, unlike you, aren't afraid to indulge; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Mon. at 9:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 11/17].
Burn This James Houghton directs Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Ty Burrell & Dallas Roberts in a "turbulent and funny" play about four New Yorkers overcoming their "deepest fears and doubts" after an unexpected death; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65 [through 11/3].
Cheat Women's Project & Productions' 25th season opens w/Julie Jensen's domestic tale of romance at end of WWII; Women's Project Theatre, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $12-$39 [through 11/3].
Cinema The Joe Kelly Players perform theatrical meditations without cinema magic to "celebrate the great lies of film narrative"; basement, St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), www.joekellyplayers.com; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10 [opens 11/1, through 11/16].
Clown Brain Amusing look at how Dick's "comic mind digests life and reinterprets it as comedy," staged by vaudevillian troupe the New York Goofs; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Fri. at 9:30, Sat. at 7 & 9:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 11/17].
Columbia, the Germ of the Ocean Ian W. Hill directs Trav S.D.'s politically incorrect burlesque based on Columbus' voyage to the Americas feat. dialect humor, opera parody, slapstick & wordplay; Chasama Theatre, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 718-907-0819; Fri. at 8, $15 [through 12/6].
Curve Nicholas Devine plays five characters during evening of monologues; Pelican Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/23].
Debbie Does Dallas Cuming-of-age story based on film of same name feat. original music & new cheers?but the girls keep their clothes on; Jane Street Theatre, 113 Jane St. (betw. Washington St. & 10th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10:30, Sat. at 7 & 10, $30-$35.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde "Original" production by Jules Tasca, filled w/"dark secrets and sexual longings"?sounds like the book to us; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-388-2508; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 11/3].
Dracula Under the Table Ensemble Theatre pres. new adaptation of horrific Bram Stoker classic; Chasama Theatre, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 718-907-0819; Weds., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 11/20].
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. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.
Flower Drum Song Story based on novel by C.Y. Lee about Chinese woman who moves to San Francisco; Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$95.
Four Dogs and a Bone Theatre Snap breathes life into John Patrick Shanely's comedic look at the movie industry feat. four dogs vying for a bite of the same bone; Pseudo, 600 B'way (Houston St.), 212-475-9525; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [open 11/4, through 11/30].
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.
Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Rotating cast portrays single New Yorkers looking for shag; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 11/6].
If Only?The Second Chance Plays The 52nd Street Project kicks off 21st season w/two plays shown back-to-back, the first written by a kid, the second, written by an adult, is a response to the first; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), res. req. 212-642-5052; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, free [opens 11/1, through 11/3].
The Insanity of Mary Girard George Adams directs Lanie Robertson's creepy tale based on the true 70s story of Philadelphia wife who was imprisoned after husband accused her of lunacy; Raw Space, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 5, Sun. at 6, $15 [through 11/3].
Kallisti Screaming Venus pres. festival of six one-acts. Highlights incl. Rachael Hoeffel's The Pheasant, adapted from Raymond Carver's short story, and Chance Muehleck's Our Father's House, directed by Melanie Armer; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-358-3689; Fri.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [opens 11/1, through 11/16].
The Ketchup Commercial Jeff Stevens' black comedy about a man who must choose between acting & drug dealing while trying to handle his porn-star boyfriend; the Independent Theatre, 52A W. 8th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-206-1515; Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 8, Fri. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 11/2].
Let's Kill Ginny Greg Tamsin Atkinson's dark comedy revolves around four people dealing w/society's prejudices & dysfunctional perception of reality; SPACE, 602 E. 14th St. (Ave. B), 800-965-4827, 212-535-8874; Thurs., Sun. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 10, mat. Sun. at 2, $15, $7.50-$10 st./s.c./mat. [through 11/10].
Little Ham Musical love story based on Langston Hughes play set during 1930's Harlem Renaissance; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65.
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock incorporates 19 of her songs & all of her hits; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100.
Monogamy (fidelity that is!) Two middle-aged sisters put their rivalry to rest & share stories of intimate encounters w/men; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (42nd St.), Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; Thurs. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3; $25, $22 st./s.c. [through 11/10].
Moscow Jessica Kubzansky directs as three gay men (Nic Arnzen, Alan Mingo, Jr. & Clay Storseth), trapped in a theater, use a Chekhov play to maintain their sanity (bad plan), feat. musical adaptation of The Three Sisters. Part of fourth-annual Chekhov Now Festival; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-414-7773; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/22].
News in Revue Musical parody satirizing everyone from "the shrub" (aka George W. Bush) to the Catholic Church; Babalu Night Club, 323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/3].
Or Polaroids (Version 2.1) Ken Urban's new work captures on film the violent horrors that trouble insomniacs while in the "safety" zone between waking & sleeping; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [opens 11/1, through 11/23].
A Photograph: Lovers in Motion Group of African-American friends search for love & identity at HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $20 [through 11/3].
The Porno Jim Show Jim & his sexy assistant Bex explore hardcore porn to improve your sex life?adults only!; Chashama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 877-BINDLES; Thurs. at 9, $10 [through 10/31].
The Pumpkin Pie Show Halloween Extravaganza Theater, literature & music compete in Southern-gothic-storytelling war; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 11/2].
Repertorio Español continues 35th-season w/best of Latin theatre incl. Carmen Rivera's La Gringa & Yerma & Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Cronica de Una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold); Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times, $25-$40 [through 11/3].
The Rites of Arbola Wesley Apfel directs Richard Morell's drama feat. recovering alcoholic who fakes relapse to get boyfriend back; Raw Space, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Thurs. at 5, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 11/2].
Say Goodnight Gracie Frank Gorshin plays George Burns, taking you on a guided tour of the famed performer's life, incl. his unlikely marriage to Gracie Allen; Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$70.
The Shanghai Gesture Playwright Joanna Chan revisits John Colton's melodrama that hasn't been seen in NY for nearly 75 years?incl. scenes deleted from 1941 movie version; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-561-9635; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/17].
She Stoops to Conquer or the Mistakes of a Night Oliver Goldsmith's satire of English class structure; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30-$40 [through 11/10].
A Soldier's Death New drama by Tom O'Neil (Jack Kerouac: Last Call) documenting what title suggests; 13th St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st. [through 1/11].
Take Me Out chronicles the effects one ballplayer's sexual preference has on his team & fans; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $55 [through 11/24].
The Tell-Tale Heart-Mobster Style Adaptation/modernization by Ricardo Cordero; Raw Space, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Fri. at 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 11/3].
The Three Birds Sam Gold directs Joanna Laurens' passionate play based on lost Sophocles work Tereus; Gale Gates, 37 Main St. (betw. Water & Front Sts.), Dumbo, 212-352-7085; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 11/23].
3 O'Clock in Brooklyn Margarett Perry directs Israela Margalit's comedy tracing six relationships w/five possibilities that result in four heartbreaks; Access Theater, 380 B'way (Walker St.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8 [through 11/2].
The Tragedy of Frankenstein New reworking of Mary Shelley story, styled after Greek drama; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-769-8153; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/9].
The Water Coolers Thomas Michael Allen's musical comedy laughs at corporate America & what it takes to get by there; Dillon's, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 3 & 7, $65.
What Happened Was? Steven McElroy directs Tom Noonan's reworked love story feat. two men searching for love on an awkward first date; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-613-5796; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10, Sun. at 7:30, $20 [through 11/10].
Woyzeck Nightmarish fable about boy who sells body for scientific experiment w/music & lyrics by Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan; BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pl.), Fort Greene, 718-636-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 3, $30-$80 [through 11/16].
Yentl Robert Kalfin directs this first-ever Yiddish-language adaptation of folktale about rabbi's daughter who dresses as a man to study at Yeshiva; 344 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-213-2120; Weds. at 2 & 7, Thurs. & Tues. at 7, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 5:30, $45 [through 12/29].