STAGE WEDNESDAY 1/9 Cabaret The Gone Show Everybody has some ...

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Cabaret

The Gone Show Everybody has some talent?acrobats, comedians, dancers & singers all take crack at $100 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.].

One Life to Live: A Celebration of Gertrude Lawrence Andrea Marcovicci w/musical director Shelly Markham; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 9, $50 & $50 prix-fixe dinner at 6:30 req. [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Sat.].

Comedy

All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Kurt Metzger, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Nancy Redman, John Rizzo, Hood, Al Ducharme & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

Ray Ellin hosts stand-up w/Buddy Bolton, Justin McKinny, Louis CK, Antman, Eric Douglas, DF Sweedler, D.C. Benny, Bernadette Pauley, Paula Bell & 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].

Evening of Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players pres. comedy/variety show feat. scenes like "Married, Gay, or Me" & "My Husband is an Alien"; Busker Browns Bar & Restaurant, 307 E. 53rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-482-8790; 7, $5 & 2 drink min.

Mike King Stand-up w/Gregg Rogell, Jim Mendrinos & Sherry Davey; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

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; 8, $3.

Rob Stapelton Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $20-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 9:30].

Harland Williams Stand-up w/Half-Baked alum; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $21-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 7:30].

Dance

Altogether Different Festival Season cont. w/works by Merián Soto Dance & Performance incl. solo "Prequel(a): Deconstruction of a Passion for Salsa" & "Así se Baila un Son" feat. live music; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2].

Flamenco Blue "Copas En Nueva York" Olympia Estrella & Raphael Campallo's new production, translated as "Cocktails in New York," celebrates flamenco, jazz & dance; Pantheon Theatre, 303 W. 42nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $30 [repeats Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. & Sun. at 3 & 8].

Fresh Tracks Dance Theater Workshop & the Bat Theater Co. pres. works from six choreographers incl. Luciana Achugar & Levi Gonzales' "Unnamed Bone," Jordan Fuchs' "Bait" & Dixie FunLee Shulman's "Twirl" feat. a baton; Flea Theatre, 41 White St. (betw. Church & B'way), 212-924-0077; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Weds. & Tues.].

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Robbins' "Dances at a Gathering" & Balanchine's "Symphony in C"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

THURSDAY 1/10

Cabaret

Crossing Over Tom Bogdan w/Harry Huff on piano applies a "gay sensibility to music" & bridges the gap betw. classical & pop; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 10, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30].

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

THE SWINGIRLS Ladies come together & make beautiful music; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Comedy

"Ha! Comedy Fest" Series begins w/night of stand-up feat. D.C. Benny, Sean Conroy, Val Kappa, Marina Franklin & tons more; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7, $10 couples.

The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but working on it, hosts free stand-up that is quite funny w/rotating comedians incl. Deidre Sullivan, Dustin Chafin, Cory Kahaney, Hood, Janine DiTullio & Todd Womack; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

Rebel Without a Pause Reno is a fast thinker & talker about recent events that shook the her & the world; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

Dance

Altogether Different Festival Season cont. w/a world premiere collaborative work by David Dorfman & Dan Froot entitled "Shtuck," a mix of movement, music & dance; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7:30].

Foreign & Domestic Ruth Baguskas pres. evening of choreographer's works feat. "Croque Madame," the duet "Diverse Delights," "Vera, Part One: The Research" & "Ode to Emma Bell Miles"; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Griggs & Roebling), Bklyn., 718-599-7997; 8, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

Ladykillers Choreographer Kriota Willberg w/dancers Jessica Ames, Stasia Blyskal, Tomiko Magario, Beth Simons & Vicky Virgin performs dances about female violence; Axis Co., 1 Sheridan Square, 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-807-9300; 8, $15.

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/program feat. "Telemann Overture Suite in E Minor," "Valse Triste," "Monumentum Pro Gesualdo," "Movements for Piano & Orchestra," & "La Sonnambula"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

Private Lives of Dancers Choreographer David Gordon w/Pick Up Performance Co. pres. dances shaped upon "events & dialogues overheard during rehearsals"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

FRIDAY 1/11

Cabaret

Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night of gay & lesbian performers feat. Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Christine Turner, Scott Prendergast, Matt Cohen, Eddie Sarfaty, Danny McWilliams?plus heavy metal jams by Pink Steel; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

The Right to Love Richard Malavet w/Ross Patterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Tues.].

Comedy

Jerry Diner Stand-up w/Nancy Redman, John Rizzo, Hood, Al Ducharme & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30].

Tracy Esposito Yeah, she's funny!; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $8 & 2 drink min.

Gladys' Comedy Room Gladys hosts stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer, David Reuben & Judah Friedlander; Backroom at Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St., (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12 & $5 min., $8 & $5 min. NY Press readers.

Ha! Comedy Fest cont. w/night of sketch & improv feat. Asian Sings the Blues, TOAST, Dirty & Cheeky, the Bad Astronauts & tons more; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8 & 10, $10, $15 couples [repeats Sat.].

Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Mike Birbiglia, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Paul Mercurio, Sue Costello, Mitch Fatel, Antman, Ross Bennett & Macio; 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, Greg 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.].

Rudy Rush Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Ted Alexandro & Laurie Kilmartin; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

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.].

Dance

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Nommo Contemporary Dance Theatre explores fusion of ballet, modern, jazz & West African dance styles w/premiere of James LeMark Yarborough's "Lost Souls" plus two new works "Inner City Blues" & "And She Lives"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Sat.].

Janis Brenner & Dancers pres. works incl. "A Peace For Women," exploring women's rights & place in society & "The 'L' Word" w/music from Bach to Björk; City Center Studio, 130 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 4th Floor, 212-696-7494; 8, $15, $12 st. [repeats Fri.].

Japanese Contemporary Dance Showcase feat. five emerging dance co. incl. Yuko Ueshima & Co.'s "Double Vision, Mako Kawano's solo "My Boyfriend" & Aki Nagatani & danscapes' "Super Rinse"; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; 8, $18, $16 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/all Robbins prog. feat. "Dances at a Gathering" & "The Four Seasons"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

The Story Thus Far Choreographer Jody Oberfelder pres. Brothers Grimm loosely inspired dances, mixed-up & modernized; Dixon Place at Vineyard 26, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $15, $12 adv., $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 3 & 8].

SATURDAY 1/12

Cabaret

Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s 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.

Judy Garland Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink 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; 10, $5.

Saturdays w/Santelmo Anthony Santelmo Jr. returns w/Nan Butcher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $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.), 212-533-7000; 8, $20.

Whistling in the Dark Jude Treder-Wolff, 2001's "Funniest Person from the Suburbs" pres. her newest show?50% of proceeds go to Twin Towers Fund; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $15 & $10 min.

Comedy

Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Christian Finnegan, Becky Donahue, Julius Sharpe, Ed Helms, Amanda Melson, Andrew Donnelly, Jessica Delfino, Jon Corbett, Margo Leitman & Chris DeLuca; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw), Caroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Jason Grossman, Sharon Fogarty & Sam Riegel?plus audience receives assorted prizes; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $7 & 2 drink min.

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

William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Steven Scott, Vinnie Brand, Vanessa Hollingshead, Tom Cotter, Gregg Rogell, Modi, Lenny Marcus, Al Ducharme & Kevin Flynn; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host holiday sketch comedy feat. stand-upers Christian Finnegan, Todd Womack, Jodi Wasserman & Elisabeth Furtado (Nelly's adopted sister); variety peeps. Mary Purdy & Mike Birch w/the music of Bobby Curious; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

Dance

LOOLA Choreographer Tesha Buss pres. a montage of movement exploring a woman's voyage through sexuality, urban survival & pop culture; stay put to enjoy dancing afterward at Twirl, 208 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves), 212-726-0551; 9:30, $15.

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/family matinee feat. "The Four Temperaments," "Zakouski" & "The Four Seasons"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 2, $28-$76.

New York City Ballet Evening performance incl. all Balanchine prog. feat. "Kammermusik No. 2," "Duo Concertant," "La Sonnambula" & "Symphony in C"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, $28-$76.

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Co. pres. three works incl. "Ebony Magazine: to a village," "High Life" exploring migration & cultural movement & "Upside/Down"; Aaron Davis Hall, City College, W. 135th St. (Convent Ave.), 212-690-2800; 8, $20-$25 [repeats Sun. at 3].

Saturday Night Swing Club Everyone's welcome to "jump jive & wail," jitterbug & lindy-hop to live music from 30s, 40s & 50s?plus light refreshments served; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 7, $15.

Women in Cahoots Dance Theatre pres. debut performance feat. founder Adair Landborn's solos "Universal Man" & "Workaday Mop"; "Duality" exploring human nature & "Daughter of God"; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 8, $15 [repeats Sun.].

SUNDAY 1/13

Cabaret

Charlie Brandon Olson pres. DJs, go-go boys & super acts; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, free.

Classical Cabaret Jeanne Beauvais returns w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 3, $10 min.

Comedy

ASSSSCAT 3000 Brigade does long form improv w/help from SNL & Late Night with Conan O'Brien friends; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-366-9176; 7:30, $7; 9:30, free.

Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Greg Vaccarello, Nancy Redman, Hood, Greg Carey & Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

Rebel Without a Pause Reno is a fast thinker & talker about recent events that shook her & the world; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 5:30, $15.

Dance

Infinity Dance Theater Kitty Lunn directs this Co. of disabled & non-disabled dancers; works incl. "In Time Like Air," "Access," "Neruda" & "Hoop-La"; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 5 & 7, $15, $10 st./s.c., $5 wheelchair users.

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Soirée," "Zakouski," "La Sonnambula" & "The Four Temperaments"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 3, $28-$76.

MONDAY 1/14

Cabaret

The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

Music of Arthur Schwartz David Lahm performs w/Ratzo Harris on bass & guest vocalists Kimlee Hicks & Brad Menedez; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

Comedy

Birthday Benefit Dan Bocchino hosts benefit for Nosedive Productions feat. comedians & vocalists incl. Christopher Yustin, Patrick Shearer & Steve Kupp?plus live music, a raffle & door prizes; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 8:30, $20 gets you in & incl. free drinks.

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

Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Slovin & Allen host mostly stand-up w/Nick Swardson, Rich Vos, Ted Alexandro, Johnny Spanish, Lynn Harris, Neil & Bethel. Arrive early to get seats for what's becoming a cult favorite; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

Just Back from Guatemala (Broke Again) Moxie Films & Stupida Boyz (John Carlino, Eric Robinson & Kelley Rae O'Donnell) pres. an adult variety show feat. live acts, "3 Min. Bingo," "culturally observant sketches" & beer; La Tea Theater, CSV Cultural Arts Center, 107 Suffolk Street, 2nd fl. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; 8, $14 [through 3/1].

Musical! Poof, an improvised musical appears before your eyes; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.

New Talent perform stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $15 & 2 drink min.

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

TUESDAY 1/15

Cabaret

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, free.

Women's Project & Productions Annual Cabaret Theater Co. pres. benefit feat. Steve Ross incl. cocktails before & dinner after?proceeds help to develop new works & programs; Laura Belle, 120 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-765-1706; 7, $350.

Comedy

Cheap Shots Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

Half-Price College Night College IDs get you a sweet deal of cheap beer & stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min.

Dance

Altogether Different Festival Season cont. w/New York premiere of "Asphalt," an "urban dance opera" by Jane Comfort & Co.; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $20.

New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Dances at a Gathering" & "Cortège Hongrois"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-875-5108; 7:30, $28-$76.

Theater

IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

Brutal Imagination explores Susan Smith story from perspective of imaginary African-American she claimed killed her children; Vineyard Theater, 108 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-353-3874; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$45 [opens 1/9].

The Castle Kafka's novel brought to stage about a man who fights bureaucracy; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Tues. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [opens 1/17, through 2/17].

Hobson's Choice English merchant struggles w/strong-willed daughter who takes life into her own hands; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 1/10].

The Phantom Lady Victimizing nature of chivalry is challenged when love takes center stage; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. rush [through 2/17].

Tape Three friends discover truth about their past during 10-year high school reunion; Jose Quintero Theater, 534 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-254-5857; Tues. at 8, $25 [opens 1/17].

JUST OPENED

Afghan Women tells story of women living under Taliban regime, written by Bina Sharif; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 1/27].

The Alamo Piece Movement, puppetry & song describe life on Mexican side of border; Intar53 Theater, 508 W. 53rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-279-4200; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 1/20].

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

As It Is in Heaven Young Shaker girl frightens community w/visions of angels; ArcLight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-946-6379; Fri.-Sun. at 8, Mon. at 8:30 [through 2/5].

Conversations with the Pool Boy Stressed out Manhattan District Director tries to unwind in Virgin Islands, only to be harassed by well-meaning hosts, fighting lesbians & others; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-206-1764; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $19 [through 1/13].

Dance Of Death Before/after seeing him in Lord Of The Rings, catch fabulous Ian McKellen here?a couple trapped by 25 years of marriage is offered chance to escape; Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $21.75-$71.25 [through 1/13].

Dance With Me Love & sex during repressed 1950s, couple is permanently altered by chance meeting w/mysterious woman; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30 [through 1/27].

Daughter of a Pacifist Soldier Girl searches for understanding of father's WWII experience & ultimately of his personality; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $20 [through 1/20].

Ecco Porco Pig w/Ph.D. charged w/crime reveals much about human nature; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $25 [through 1/27].

Flicker blurs boundaries betw. film & stage by showing two "films" side by side, dark comedy; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 2/3].

From the Mouths of Babes: New Works by Bodacious Women Festival of theater guaranteed to warm up winter; W.O.W. Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.); call for sched., 212-502-3452; $15-$20, $10 st. [through 1/26].

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. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$70 [through 1/13].

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

La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny Celebration of a great Hispanic lady, starring Doreen Montalvo; Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35-$40.

NBS!K Musical comedy review w/naked boys singing & dancing; the Actors' Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 3 & 7, $35-$65.

No. 11 (Blue & White) Drama in wealthy suburban high school, one student faces difficult moral choice that could destroy her social prowess; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/3].

No Place for Shakespeare Two people make decisions based on wisdom acquired from Shakespeare characters; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-516-0991; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Fri. & Sat. at 2, $10-$12 [through 1/12].

Rebel Without a Pause Comedy & social commentary, never same show twice; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5:30 & 8, $15 [through 1/13].

Richard and Philip Story of love & loyalty, Richard the Lionheart must decide betw. allegiance to his father or to his lover, King Philip II; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19 [through 2/1].

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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$80 [through 2/10].

The Streets Of New York Victorian drama about two sisters vs. dishonest banker; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$40 [through 1/20].

Summer Of '42 Based on novel by Herman Raucher, three boys on vacation during WWII wrestle w/girls, love & life; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13 & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$65.

The Syringa Tree One-woman play stars Kate Blumberg as a white female struggling w/reality of South Africa during & after Apartheid?Ms. Blumberg displays unique talent as she transforms 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.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat at 2, Sun. at 3, $49.50.

Tartuffe Classic comedy about religious con man who talks wealthy family out of home & possessions, set in Manhattan during the Depression; Tribeca Playhouse, 111 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-206-1515; Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3 [through 2/16].

The Tender NYC bartender indulges in booze, gambling & women; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-375-0859; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 1/19].

Theatresports Mix of improv, acting & competitive sports complete w/audience participation; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-642-8202; Sun. at 7, $5 [through 6/1].

Unexpected Journeys Two plays written by women examining what it is to be female in a patriarchal world; LES Tenement Theater, 90 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 1/27].

The Voice of the Turtle 1940s comedy meant to distract people from war effort provides intelligent escapist fun then & now; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, $35 [through 1/20].

What Is It to Be Dead (Philosophical Scenes) Four-character drama about two brother-sister relationships, one modern, one from late 19th-century Russia; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 2/24].

What You Will or Twelfth Night Love, sex & death in Shakespeare's classic dark comedy; Clark Studio Theater, Lincoln Center, Rose Bldg., 7th fl., 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-924-0077; Fri.-Sun. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 1/19].

Why Cleaning Fails Find out why your apartment is never as clean as it should be & identity of elusive champion of all that disinfects, Mr. Clean; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 1/13].

Wise Guise Modern vaudeville makes social commentary & satire; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 1/13].

Ying Sang Counts to Thirteen Love story betw. men named Red & Blue who fall for woman named Green, written by Ying Sang?the Korean Kafka; Kraine Theater at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/9].