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STAGE WEDNESDAY 11/21 Cabaret Boys & Girls Like You & ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 05:43

    Cabaret

    Boys & Girls Like You & Me Sally Mayes & Johnny Rodgers examine love through the classic medium of B'way-style song; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 11].

    The Gone Show Everybody has some talent?acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all take a crack at $100 talent prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; sign-up at 8:30, 9, free.

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].

    Paula West Jazz vocalist celebrates release of Come What May w/the Mulgrew Miller Trio; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Kurt Metzger, Godfrey, D.C. Benny & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $9:30 & drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    The Biggie Show w/Larry Amoros; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.

    Ray Ellin MC's stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinney, Louis CK, Antman, Paula Bell, Bernadette Pauley, DF Sweedler, Eric Douglas, DC Benny & William Stephenson; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs., Mon. & Tues. at 8:30, Sun. at 8].

    Femme Boost Two one-woman shows?"Not So Fresh" for the voluntarily virginal & "Coming of Age in Samoa" for Margaret Mead fans by Jenny Hagel & Ali Davis, respectively; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

    Flying Queens Shannon Collins, Bayne Gibby, Caroline Hann & Anne Moore mix sketch, song & skits about carnival children to send you soaring w/laughs; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 8, $12.

    Sam Greenfield Stand-up w/Mike King, Greg Rogell, Jim Mendrinos & Peter Fogel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny, hosts free stand-up that is quite funny w/Laurie Kilmartin, Kate Rigg, Marina Franklin, Hood, Eric Deskin, Bernie Pauley & Sue Costello; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, Keith Robinson & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; sign-up at 7:45, 8, $3.

    Dance

    Limón Dance Co. celebrate their 55th anniversary w/new production of Marray Loius' "Figura," Susanne Linke's solo "Transfiguration," Mark Haim's "An Anatomy of Intent," plus revival of 1949's "Invention"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Fri. & Sun. at 2, Sat. at 8].

    Under Exposed Shannon Hummel curates dance feat. Dana Salisbury, Kate Pagliasotti, Vanessa Adato & Mollie O'Brian; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.

    THURSDAY 11/22

    Cabaret

    Luigi & Arlette Duo performs w/piano upstairs in Italian restaurant's raw bar; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

    Comedy

    The Chainsaw Boys Six-piece improv troupe returns to Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222, RSVP 212-501-1728; 8, $8 [through 12/20].

    Stripped Dark comedy follows the life of a stripper named Frankie as she searches for love & finds it's not that true; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-502-3535, 7:30, $12.

    FRIDAY 11/23

    Cabaret

    Natalie Douglas Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $25 & $15 min.

    Knock-Off Ms. Ana Matronic hosts night of dark swinging; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 12 a.m., $5.

    Late Breaking Stories w/Mark Hartman; Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 11, $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

    Comedy

    Cow Revolution Improv that's a "stampede of bovine comedy"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

    Jim David Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo & Louis Ramey; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30; $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Gay & Lesbian Stand-up & Musical Comedy Fest Michael Conley hosts Rick Skye's "Liza," Pink Steel's "gay Heavy Metal," plus Beth Sherman & Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Bill McCarty MC's Stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Lisa Lampanelli, Ross Bennett, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Antman & Sue Costello; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, D.C. Benny, Russ Meneve, Gregory Rogell & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Colin Quinn furthers his plot to take over NY comedy scene; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8 & 10:30, $24.50-$26.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, Keith Robinson & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

    Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Steve Marshall, Mitch Fatel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].

    Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Rich Vos Stand-up w/Susie Essman & Quinton Heggs; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

    Dance

    Limón Dance Co. celebrate their 55th anniversary w/two world premieres by Murray Louis & Doug Varone, plus a revival of 1949's "Invention"; Limón's "The Moor's Pavane" & solo excerpts from "Roads to Hell"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38 [repeats Sat. at 2].

    The Nutcracker W/the arrival of the tree at Rockefeller Center & the start of the NYCB season of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, winter is truly here! Set to Tschaikovsky's famous score; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $16-$88 [repeats Sat. 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 5].

    Twin Kingdoms: Gymnastic Stars on Broadway Bulgarian gymnastic coach Neshka Robeva choreographs 12 medal-winning athletes incl. Jessica Howard & Elena Vitrichenko through fairy tale fantasy feat. amazingly dressed characters; City Center, 155 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; 8, $35-$55 [repeats Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 2].

    SATURDAY 11/24

    Cabaret

    Butch It Up: Behind Bars Men like Christopher Anderson, Scott Gilmore, Tim Herman, Jeff Seabaugh & Craig Skelton exploit the hits that turned female singers into divas; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Judy Garland Live Check out the dueling drag divas?Tommy Femia performs as the star herself & Scott Cooper plays Marilyn Monroe; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Sinatra; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $25 & 2 drink min.

    In the Center Ring: Songs of the Circus Judy Kreston & David Lahm w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Ray Grappone on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Jeanne MacDonald Firebird Cafe, 365 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $20 & $15 min.

    Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Makerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dykesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 11, $5.

    Neu Berlin Cabaret Theo Bleckmann displays his three-octave jazz range; BAM Cafe, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 9, $10 min.

    Shiny Hot Nights: More Songs of Joni Mitchell John Kelly puts on a wig, tweaks his voice & becomes Joni Mitchell for an evening w/Zecca on piano; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 8, $20 [repeats Sun.].

    Comedy

    Tommy Koening does stand-up; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Poole Party "An ever changing slate of high talent" always has regulars Ron Poole, Nancy Witter & Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 12/29].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Greg Giraldo, Keith Robinson & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min.

    William Stephenson MC's stand-up w/Vinnie Brand, Vanessa Hollingshead, Gregory Rogell, Al Ducharme, Lenny Marcus, Modi & Kevin Flynn; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15, 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host sketch comedy & stand-up w/Elisabeth Furtado & Josh Comers feat. music from the comedic rock band Bowhack; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    Underground Comics Curtis B Sterling hosts stand-up; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 10:30, $5.

    Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts a combo of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15.

    SUNDAY 11/25

    Cabaret

    Back on the Town Alice Levine w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.

    A Completely New Show Leslie Anderson returns w/pianist Bobby Peaco; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    I'm Alright Anthony Gaglione w/Gerry Dieffenbach on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

    Lost World Jack Crosely's trib. to the flipside of the 60s, w/music by Elvis, Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bing Crosby; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 8, $6.

    Love is On the Way spotlights Rhonda Ross, the daughter of Ms. Diana, performing jazz, r&b favorites like "God Bless the Child" & a few originals; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8, $30 & $15 min.

    My Songs Tom Anderson showcases original songs in style of pop, country, swing & blues like "Everynight I Sleep With an Angel"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 5:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    ASSSSCAT 3000 Longform improv feat. special guests from SNL or Late Night w/Conan O'Brien guaranteed to be funny; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7; 9:30, free (tickets available at 8:15).

    Mike King Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Laurie Kilmartin, Richie Byrne; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    Colin Quinn furthers his plot to take over NY comedy scene; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $24.50 & 2 drink min.

    Sunday Dinner: Like Your Family Never Had Gecko & the gang host "Leftovers?making a tradition of the untraditional," you'll be begging for a doggie bag; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-539-3899; 8, $20, $15 w/food/50s family or holiday costume.

    Dance

    Limón Dance Co. closes the season w/Limón's updated version of "There is a Time" feat. swing jazz, a new production of Marray Loius' "Figura," Susanne Linke's solo "Transfiguration," plus a revival of 1949's "Invention"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 7:30, $38.

    MONDAY 11/26

    Cabaret

    Christine Ebersole: Live in New York Entertainer performs wide array of music styles & journeys far from her role as Macauly Culkin's mom in Richie Rich?accompanying trio led by Lon Hoyt; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8, $30 & $15 min.

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita perform at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

    Seventeen On Mars Maureen Kelley Stewart w/Dick Gallagher; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    The Wau Wau Sisters Once upon a time these twins were separated at birth, but now they're reunited for entertainment purposes; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 10, free.

    Comedy

    Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Dean Edwards, Warren Holstein, Dov Davidoff & Todd Lynn; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Eating It: Comedy w/No Standards Mark Maron?one of the best?does stand-up, improv & alt. comedy w/Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross, Bang Balutanski, Bernadette Pauley, Matt Gitlin & Amy Crossfield; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    New Talent Night Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Godfrey, Lisa Lampanelli, Reggie McFadden & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    Raisin Bran & Froot Loops Brian Finkelstein & Kim Gatewood do a one-man show duet; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5 [through 12/3].

    Runaway Christina McGrath pres. her one-woman show about the consequences of love, fame & the indie spirit; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

    TUESDAY 11/27

    Cabaret

    Bombshell! Burlesque Watch hipsters timidly slip dollars into g-strings (& slip some in yourself) at burlesque dance party w/DJ Master Jack, DJ Rai & the Meat Mistress spinning old skool; True, 28 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-254-6117; 10:30 & 12 a.m., $8 men, $5 ladies.

    Me & My Family Marilyn Sokol performs at Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave. S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min.

    Michael Feinstein's Holiday Show The club's namesake makes a special holiday appearance to perform a mix of seasonal songs & dole out stand-up; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $50 min. [through 12/22].

    More Songs My Husband Wrote Lynne Kerr w/Jay Kerr on piano & Adam Kerr on guitar; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Starstruck Lee Byar becomes Hollywood's legends, looking & singing like Carol Channing, Judy, Liza & Marilyn; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8:30, free.

    Comedy

    Comedy Cares Chuck Sweeney as Peggy Lee, Tommy Femia as Judy, Christine Pedi as Liza, plus Sidney Myer, Christine Turner, Matt Cohen, David Maiocco, Sherry Davey & Ron Poole?proceeds go to Village Center for Care, helping people w/HIV/AIDS; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $25 & 2 drink min.

    Half-Price College Night College IDs get you in & win a sweet deal of stand-up feat. Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay, Godfrey, D.C. Benny & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & drink min.

    In & Out Brooklyn represents as BET's Miles hosts night of stand-up w/DJ Howie B. spinning old skool; Five Spot Supper Club, 459 Myrtle Ave. (betw Washington & Waverly Aves.), Clinton Hill, 718-852-0202; call for time & price.

    Ka-baam! Simperin' Steve hosts show w/improvised superheroes suggested by the audience; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; 8, $10 [through 12/18].

    Tales of a Bugged-Out Black Chick Comedic-American version of diverse multi-culturalism; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Crossing Boundaries Marcia Monroe curates an evening of dance & performance that tours the world, w/David Appel; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.

    Ballet Hispanico opens its season w/world premiere of Ramón Oller's "Bésame" ("Kiss Me") set to a medley of Latin-American love songs & "Club Havana," a mix of up-tempo Cuban- & African-American music styles; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (20th St.), 212-242-0800; 7:30, $38.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS

    Assassins Where are they when we need them? Play addresses presidential assassinations in America from Booth to Hinckley, Jr.; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $25-$90 [opens 11/29].

    Little Ham Musical based on Langston Hughes' play about love & loyalty during Harlem Renaissance; Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-563-2565; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [opens 11/28, through 12/9].

    Peter Pan Reinterpretation of childhood classic highlights desolation & isolation of adulthood; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 718-488-9233; Weds., Fri., Sat & Tues. at 8, $25, $15 st./s.c., Thurs. pay-what-you-wish [opens 11/27, through 12/22].

    Roadside Traveling tent show musical about Old West arrives in NYC bearing cowboys & love stories; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds, Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $45 [opens 11/29, through 12/23].

    JUST OPENED

    An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein Popular children's author responsible for some stunning & over-looked humor (Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book) brings creativity to life; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Fri. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 11/25].

    And God Created Great Whales An artist tries desperately to finish masterpiece based on Moby Dick before his mind degenerates; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $35 [through 1/13].

    Angel in Between Ultimate genderbending musical about woman who plays a man who becomes a woman; American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-831-5880; Sat.-Mon. at 8, $20 [through 12/2].

    back2private Improv chat installation has handicap people interacting w/different channels & people worldwide; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sun. at 2:30 & 7:30, $20.

    Bleecker Street Comics Father & son deal w/disruption of their delicate comic book world when runaway wife/mother returns; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-340-1112; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 11/30].

    Brake Four Hearts (And Put in Reverse) What's it like being teenager at age 100+? Doc. discovers youth serum & uses two couples as lab rats, comedy; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-71 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Queens, 718-729-3880; Weds. at 8 & Sat. at 3 in English; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4 in Spanish, $20-$22, $18-$20 st./s.c. [through 12/16].

    Buon Natale, Bruno Landlady, Bruna, mourns death of husband & tells stories of her tenants; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-875-1857; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, $10.

    Charlotte's Web Based on childhood classic about benevolent spider & misdirected pig; Auditorium at Equitable Tower, 787 7th Ave. (betw. 51st & 52nd Sts.), 212-627-7373; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 12:30, $20.

    Chippendales Hot guys, lap dances, g-strings & a plot; Spa, 76 E. 13th St. (betw. B'way & 4th Ave.), 212-582-5355; Fri. & Sat. at 6:30, $35-$40.

    Christmas at the Crawfords Christmas Eve, 1944, Joan Crawford & children prepare for live radio broadcast from home, child beatings & insanity included, comedy; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-439-5135; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 5, Sun. at 7, $40 [through 1/5].

    &Copy; Evil One-act comedy listens in on devil recapping history of evil for final exam, addressing money, war, psychotherapy & reality tv; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & A Aves.), 212-696-7949; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12.

    The Damned Criminally insane inmates, a disturbed attorney & psychiatrist wade through ethics & love in dark rock musical; Redroom at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-591-1084; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15 [through 12/15].

    Dance of Death A couple trapped by circumstances is offered a chance to escape; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $21.75-$71.25 [through 1/13].

    Dragapella Starring the Kinsey Sicks Hysterical satire & talented singing by popular Queen Quartet; Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. (betw. Central Park W. & B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50-$55.

    Drummer Wanted Drummer injured in car accident & living at home wonders about financial compensation; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5933; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $17 [through 12/23].

    El Salvador CNN reporter Ralph Lima shares his experiences about covering Central America in 1980s; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-561-0471; Fri.-Sun. at 8, Sat. at 2, $15 [through 11/25].

    Food for Thought Different one-act play every week over lunch & cocktail hour; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-362-2560; call for times, $27-$35, lunch & cocktails provided [through 12/13].

    Good Time Blues Blues musical explores humanity during program of 40+ songs; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30, $15 st./s.c. [through 12/29].

    Grace's Curse pokes fun at pretensions of an aspiring actress; Actor's Playground, 412 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 31st & 32nd Sts.), 212-967-0303; Mon. at 7, $12 [through 12/17].

    Havana is Waiting Comedy has boy fleeing Cuba & returning as middle-aged man to ponder family & identity; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mats. Weds. & Sun. at 3, $55, $20 st.

    Hedda Gabler Ibsen's interpretations of feminism in Victorian society; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$70 [through 1/13].

    The Ionesco Festival Thirty-nine Ionesco plays incl. classics The Chairs & The Bald Soprano also lesser-known works The Niece-Wife & To Prepare a Hardboiled Egg; 212-387-2043 for details [through 12/1].

    Iphigeneia at Aulis Euripides' play about heroes of Trojan war, choices they must make & daughter sacrifice; Theatre 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. [through 12/16].

    It's a Wonderful (One Man Show) Life! Emotive solo adaptation of original sappy b&w film; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; mat. Sat. at 4, $10 [through 12/29].

    Just Back from Guatemala (broke again) Comedy troupe performs variety show w/bingo, short films, musical groups & more; LAETA Theater, 107 Suffolk St. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 8, $14.

    Kiki & Herb: There's a Stranger in the Manger Cabaret spoof of seasonal favorites by cult cabaret act who performed at the premiere of Mulholland Drive; Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, $30-$35 [through 12/31].

    Legacies Police officer squares off w/past trauma during murder investigation; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $8 st. [through 12/9].

    Listen Houdini Houdini & Sir Arthur Conan Doyle argue about spiritualist movement & loss; Axis Theater, 1 Sheridan Sq. (7th Ave.), 212-807-9300; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $20 [through 12/22].

    The Little Mermaid Adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson story, not happy, fluffy Disney hell meant to sugar coat the world; Hitchcock-Rockefeller Aud., 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-866-5170; Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15 [through 12/30].

    Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Self or Everybody Deserves to Cum Comedy about interracial, married couple divulging rules for happy marriage; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-242-6216; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $10.

    Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare's philosophical romantic comedy set in swinging 60's London; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-992-9642; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 10, Sat at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $30-$40.

    Oedipus the King Oedipus searches for destiny's secrets, self-discovery happens along the way; Jean Cocteau Rep. at Bouwerie Lane Theater, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$40 [through 12/24].

    QED Alan Alda plays Richard Feynmann, Nobel laureate & perhaps our last great physicist; Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Sun. & Mon. at 8, $35-$55 [through 12/17].

    Rebel Without a Pause Comedy about Latina girl who's adopted by conservative Long Island parents & struggles w/NYC gentrification; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Mon. at 8, $12-$15 [through 12/17].

    Santa Claus is Coming Out Jolly man in red goes rainbow & must convince world he is not trying to indoctrinate children into his "lifestyle"; the Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:15, Sun at 3 & 7, $25 [through 1/7].

    The Scientists Radio play about love & artificial intelligence in mind of sneaky & distracted scientists; Surf Reality's House of Urban Savages, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 12/11].

    Sexaholix...a love story John Leguizamo returns (if he ever went away) w/humorous one-man exploration of marriage, sex & all-purpose dirt in the Latin family, incl. primer "Latinos for Dummies: From Montezuma to Me"; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$80 [through 12/9].

    60 Minutes in Negroland Woman born w/silver spoon assesses black social elite; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-727-3673; Mon. at 7, $20 [through 11/26].

    Still Standing Musical comedy about one woman's attempt to manage career, single motherhood & cancer; Manhattan Theater Source, 177 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-501-4751; mat. Sun. at 2, $10 [through 12/30].

    The Suicide Bomber Timely & moving drama that seeks to deconstruct personality of a suicide bomber; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-494-0050; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15.

    The Syringa Tree Powerful one-woman story of young white girl struggling w/reality of South Africa during & after Apartheid, displays unique talent as she transitions from character to character, bringing pain, compassion & humor to all involved; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-307-4100; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat at 2, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

    Tintypes Set in early 1900s, nostalgic piece looks at American optimism & ingenuity; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 12/26].

    2 for 1 Sweaty, twisty, intelligent old school clowning w/a hint of danger thrown in for good measure; Chashama, 135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-631-5819; Sat. at 11 p.m., $12 [through 12/8].

    Two Rooms American hostage in Beirut held in windowless cubicle visited only by reporter & gov. official, wife strips room at home in symbolic gesture of support; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-979-5000; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 11/25].

    Volvio Una Noche Jewish mysticism mixes w/Latin culture in examination of interfaith marriage?a Jewish mother returns from the grave to grill her son's Catholic girlfriend; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for prices & times [through 12/23].

    Women in the Raw Women laugh about nightmare of senior prom; Space Studio Theater, 529 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-229-7558; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 12/3].

    Young Playwrights' Festival 2001 See some of the hottest & most intelligent new playwrights while you can still afford to see 'em; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-279-4200; Weds. at 11:30 a.m., Sat. & Mon. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30, $15 st./s.c. [through 12/8].