STAGE WEDNESDAY 2/12 Cabaret The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron ...
Cabaret
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, free [repeats Thurs.].
Comedy
Mario Cantone So what if he dissed Stanford on Sex and the City? The stand-up comedian will always be the best reason to keep watching!; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $21-$27 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. at 8, Sun. at 7:30].
Jayne County Transsexual rocker, backed by Fisherman's Xylophonic Orchestra, shares tales about growing up in the South, ruining straights, being a Berlin showgirl & what punk was really all about, back in the day; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778, res. req.; 9:30, $15 [repeats Thurs.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick DiPaolo, Godfrey, Jim Norton & Patrice O'Neal at 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.].
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Jessica Kirson, Billy Burr, Steve Marshall, Nancy Redman, Ray Ellin & Rob Magnotti; 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.].
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Rev. Jen hosts open mic, seven years strong, where writers, comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:30 sign-up, $3.
Dance
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Peggy Peloquin in "Strategies Stabilizing" & Amy Sue Rosen/Derek Bernstein Projects in "Break/Broke"; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for price [through 3/9].
New York City Ballet continues its winter repertory season at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; call for times, prices & complete sched. [through 3/2].
THURSDAY 2/13
Comedy
Love Bites Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc pres. a timely attack on love feat. lots of comedy & physicality; the Bindlestiff Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 877-BINDLES; 8, $5.
Rick Shapiro "Fire breathing Lenny Bruce of poetry" performs his Hero set 'til the bartender kicks him out; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; 10:30, $12.
TALENT Stand-up from the man who's name says it all?part of Black History Month Comedy Festival at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $25-$32 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 9:30].
Dance
Robin Becker Dance celebrates 15 years at Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $15-$20 [repeats Fri. at 9, Sat. & Sun. at 8].
Kate Gyllenhaal/MoCo Two premieres plus live music by Las Senoritas & "Chromozone," a "dance film," at Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8:30 [repeats 2/20].
Life's Tango Tango musical of passion & elegance; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880, www.thaliatheatre.org; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 3, Sun. at 4, $22-$28 [through 3/16].
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Steven Sapp & Mildred Ruiz in "Eyewitness Blues"; DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices [repeats Fri., through 2/23].
FRIDAY 2/14
Cabaret
"Heat: Sexy Stories & Burlesque" Christen Clifford hosts smart yet sexy reading & burlesque series feat. screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, neo-burlesque performer Julie Atlas Muz, Nerve.com advice columnists Em & Lo, novelist Jonathan Ames, playwright Deb Margolin & writer Laurie Stone?plus free giveaways; the Culture Project, 45 Bleecker (betw. Mott & Mulberry Sts.), 212-352-3101; 10:30, $15.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 108 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "Boss Tweed," "The Team with No Name," "Muckle" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, Theatre #2, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252, www.abovekleptomania.com; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
"Aloha Amore!" Devin Assuncao's sixth-annual one-man Valentine's Day show combines stand-up, sketch, JP Chanda's film & video, crazy dances & monologues that celebrate & condemn love?followed by after-party at Otto's Shrunken Head Tiki Bar, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. B & C); St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 646-526-8280; 8, $15 incl. free drink at after party.
Mitch Fatel Stand-up w/Tom Papa & Vic Henley; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Lynne Koplitz Stand-up w/Eddie Ifft, Angelo Lozado, Dean Obeidallah & Lisa Lampanelli; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
The Porno Jim Show Start off your weekend right! With porn! Porno Jim & sexy Bex give you what you really want?adults only; Chasama, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 877-BINDLES; 8, $10.
Dance
Charlotte Adams & Dancers in "The Pathology of Love" at Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].
Dance Divas w/Loretta Abbott, Dyane Harvey & Dr. Glory Van Scott at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd. (135th St.), 212-491-2206; call for time, $30.
SATURDAY 2/15
Cabaret
Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra?and 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.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns at Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Find out if there is such a thing as too many comics when Larry Getlen emcees stand-up feat. Karen Sneider, Josh Comers, Joe DeVito, Clara Bijl, Neal Brennan, Val Kappa, Sue Prekel, Anthony Spinner, Roger Hailes, Wendy Spero & Gary Welz; the Boudoir Bar, East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9, $5 & 1 drink min.
"Poole Party!" Host Ron Poole brings his crazy comedy-variety show back to Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788, www.ronpoole.com; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
"The Valentine's Day After Pill Show" Michael Birch, Bricken Sparacino & the 10:17 Comedy Troupe bring you romantic sketches?plus music from the Knuckleheads & funny V-Day tales from guest performers Craig Baldo & Shauna Lane; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Dance
Dance Sampler "A non-stop extravaganza featuring sixteen of the dance world's emerging and established choreographers and companies"; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 7, $18, $15 st./s.c.
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre in "Arturella" & "Speed of Sight" at DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices [repeats Sun. at 2].
Traditional English Dance to "celebrate the New York Sword Dance Festival" at the New York Public Library's St. Agnes Branch, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (W. 81st St.), 212-877-4380; 1, free.
SUNDAY 2/16
Cabaret
"Freaks & Geeks" Lady Ace, Ms Tickle & Darling Star celebrate the launch of their website, thebombshellgirls.com, with out of control variety show feat. guests Dirty Martini, Amber Ray, Eva, Tyler Fyre & Insectivora, Julie Atlas Muz & Tigger, Mangina & Miss Kitty?plus live & remote go-go action & DJs Rai, Jack & Anita; Remote Lounge, 327 Bowery (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-228-0228; 8, $13, $7 w/freak or geek costume.
Comedy
"Clean Up Your Act!" Drag superstar Jackie Beat works Marion's new supper club w/seductive song parodies incl. "Put It in Me!" & abusive stand-up that'll make the front row rethink their choice of seats; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-539-3197; 8 & 10, $15.
Tom Soter's Sunday Night Improv See comedy legends mix w/up-&-comers for night of improved skits, games & musical numbers; the Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-353-7716; 7, $10.
Dance
Tap City Live music, tap soloists & "up-and-coming hoofers?bring your shoes or come and watch"; Swing 46, 349 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 646-230-9564; 8:30-11, $15.
MONDAY 2/17
Cabaret
Salute to Kurt Weill Author Foster Hirsh hosts cabaret program feat. musical odes reminiscing film & Broadway greats Kitty Carlisle Hart, Phoebe Brand, Paula Laurence, Russell Nype, Carmen Capalbo, William Duell & David Lewis?followed by reception; Arthur Seelen Theatre, the Drama Book Shop, 250 W. 40th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), tkts. 212-944-0595; 8, $15.
Comedy
Paul Mecurio Stand-up from Daily Show writer & correspondent; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $15 & 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick DiPaolo, Godfrey, Lisa Lampanelli & Tom Papa at great comedy venue; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
"Red Room Riot" 10:17ers Mike Birch & Bricken Sparacino takeover this Brazilian restaurant to bring you stand-up, music & surprises from The Rob and Mark Show, Jeff Kreisler & Rusty Ward; Calvin's Redroom, 319 5th Ave. (32nd St.), 212-684-0087; 8, $5, 2-for-1 adm. for New York Press readers.
"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic w/fresh new talent working out the kinks in their routines?one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.
TUESDAY 2/18
Cabaret
"Carol's Cabaret Cavalcade" Evoking Carol Channing, host Richard Skipper pres. Francesca Blumenthal, Shelly Cullin, Dody Goodman, Michael McQuary, Sigrid Sunstedt & Charles Wallritch w/Michael Lavine on piano?portion of proceeds benefits God's Love We Deliver; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), RSVP 212-787-7921; 7, $20 & 2 drink min.
"A Night with Adam Roth & the Jaded Six" Musical comedy show feat. the talents of Joe Vincent, Alec Morton, George Gilmore & C.P. Roth performing original songs & covers in "Stump the Band"?a take off on "Name That Tune"; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1663; 9:30, $5.
Comedy
Between A & B: Scenes From Our Apartment Midwestern married couple Dan & Jill Shely Fleming share practical relationship advice, based on knowledge they reaped from cohabiting in a 400 sq. ft. E. Village walk-up; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15, $10 adv.
Phone Sex with A Stutterer You gotta get it out, before you can get off! David Leopold deconstructs his one-man show using a tape of "lost footage" w/guests Rita Ashdale & Annette Hollander; the Bindlestiff Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 877-BINDLES; 9:30, $5.
Dance
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. Sally Silvers & Dancers in "Spaced Out" at DTW Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for price [through 3/9].
THEATER
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IN PREVIEWS
Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwrighting debut at Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8., mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $60 [opens 3/5].
Far and Wide English language version of Arthur Schnitzler's Das Weite Land at the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-315-0231; call for times, $19-$35 [opens 2/17, through 3/9].
Heartbreak House Typical Shaw, where "romance springs ever eternal but never mutual, and the only stable marriages have the least to do with love." The old rascal works in a few riffs on WWI, as well; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Tues. & Sun. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10-$40 [opens 2/16, through 4/6].
Mrs. Warren's Profession George Bernard Shaw captures battle between youth & experience at Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; call for times, $12-$15 [opens 2/14, through 3/16].
Showtune "Celebrating the words and music of Jerry Herman" w/cast of seven at the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-935-5820; Tues. at 7, $65 [opens 2/27, through 3/30].
Sleeping with Straight Men Based on true story, gay man admits to crushing on hetero during national talk show & is subsequently killed (starring Mink Stole); Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [opens 2/16].
RECENTLY OPENED
Adult Entertainment Danny Aiello & Jeannie Berlin star in new Elaine May comedy about porn; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.- Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$65.
Aftermath: Seven Original One-Act Plays "Wide array of comedy & drama?from today's up and coming playwrights"; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) 212-592-0310; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 2/23].
Almost Live from the Betty Ford Clinic Michael West's biting one-man show explores the bizarre mental landscapes of more than 20 celebrities; Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, $20.
Angry Jellow Bubbles Eva Minemar's production allowing women to perform their memoirs on stage?now in its fourth year?at the Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-465-3410; Weds. at 7, Sat. at 8, $12 [through 2/15].
At Sea Between the Wars David Gilman (Ghost in the Machine) offers comic take on dreams of a man considering his own death; 345 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 3/1].
Bartenders "There are 1,259,874 bartenders working in the United States today. This is a story about six of them"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3.
The Blacks: A Clown Show Jean Genet's "story of a troupe of black actors who reenact the ritualistic rape & murder of a white woman before a court of black actors elaborately masked as caricatures of the English upper class"; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 2/23].
Call It Peace: Meditations from North America New play written by Anthony P. Pennino inspired by the kidnapping of Daniel Pearl; 13th St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $10-$15 [through 3/1].
The Cherry Orchard Chekhov's classic, staged "as the author intended it?a comedy"; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/15].
Comedians Trevor Griffith's adaptation of 1974 British play about stand-up comics debating stardom; Acorn, Theatre Row Complex, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 2/23].
Cookin' at the Cookery: The Music & Times of Alberta Hunter Musical traces life of blues singer whose first recorded track, "Down Hearted Blues" (1921), became Bessie Smith's first hit; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 3/2].
Debbie Does Dallas Cumming-of-age story based on film of same name feat. original music & new cheers?but the girls keep their clothes on. Hilariously funny & still slightly crude; 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-$50, $25 st.
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.
Fifth of July First Lanford Wilson play in Talley Trilogy follows the lives of 60s radicals during two-day reunion & stars Robert Sean Leonard & Parker Posey; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55 [through 3/9].
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.
Frederick Douglass Man of letters/former slave's story on stage at church where he worshipped, married & spoke; Mother AME Zion, 140-146 W. 137th St. (Lenox Ave.), 212-307-7171; Weds., Fri. & Sat. 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 3, $35.
From the Top A new comedy by Scott C. Sickles & Max Montel; the Workshop, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 212-695-4173; Fri.-Mon. at 8, $15 [through 2/22].
The Gifted Program Shit hits the fan when four "gifted" D&D freaks get transferred to?gasp, public school!; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $15 [through 2/23].
A Glance at New York Adaptation of Benjamin A. Baker's 1848 script about an innocent, volunteer-fire-fighting tourist named George who teaches the city a tough lesson; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-595-1733; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 2/16].
Guys & Babies, Sex & Gods Saturday Night Live alum Julia Sweeney, in her "late 30s," adopts toddler to see if dating is easier as a single mom; Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7, $20 [through 2/22].
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.
Hank Williams: Lost Highway Musical celebrates wild life of a country music legend; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-925-1900; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40-$45 [through 2/23].
Helen "Theodora Skipitares re-tells the myth of Helen of Troy"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20 [through 2/23].
Hopscotch: the New York Sex Comedy Written & directed by Wendy R. Williams (not to be confused w/the star of Reform School Girls); Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Weds. at 8, $15 [through 3/5].
It Just Catches Scenes from Hemingway's short stories set to the music of Cole Porter; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $55.
Julius Caesar 24th season on the theme of betrayal continues at Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $55 [through 3/2].
Kerouac Tom O'Neil (Soldier's Death) directs new production blending fact & fiction; Producer's Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $35 [through 2/23].
La Boheme Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) re-imagines Puccini's opera (w/English supertitles); Broadway Theatre, 1681 B'way (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$95.
A Life in the Theatre David Mamet's play about two different actors w/two different takes on the profession; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 3/8].
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Whoopi Goldberg & Charles S. Dutton star in revival of August Wilson tale about one group's recording session in 1920s-era Chicago; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$80 [through 6/29].
Manchild Dilemma, Spic Chic (Spanish People in Control) Monolgues by Indio Melendez & Luis Chaluisan at Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org; Sun. at 6, $15-$30 [through 2/16].
Marga Gomez's Intimate Details "New tell-all by sarcastic Latina legend, foxy comedian & chick magnet"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30, $15 [through 2/16].
Medea Euripedes' classic tale of woman's unrelenting & terrible revenge on her husband, starring Fiona Shaw; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $60-$80 [through 2/22].
Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran In 1960s-era Paris a Jewish boy & an Arab shopkeeper realize broader definitions of family; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/16].
The Nastiest Drink in the World Vital Theatre Company pres. Mark Lowenstern's folk tale that follows King Fredipus & the silly, unopposed laws of his kingdom; 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; call for times, $14 [through 2/23].
Nobody Knows I'm a Dog The anonymity of the internet allows six characters to lose themselves in wishful personas & fictional lives, until reality returns w/a vengeance; Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-457-5498; Sun. at 8, $15.
Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck's tearjerker onstage at Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-560-2241; call for times, $13-$25 [through 2/17].
Radiant Baby New musical based on life of pop artist Keith Haring at the Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, call for prices.
Requiem for William Based on the plays of Jack Cummings III; Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$50 [through 3/2].
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 (the words "Together Again" are now engraved on she & George's headstone); Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $65-$70.
Scrambled Eggs, Bagels and Other Acts of Love "A night of love, sex and games turns into a long term connection for two couples, one gay, one straight, all willing to experiment." It may not come as a shock then that "sexuality" and nudity are involved; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20 [through 2/16].
The Seagull Still Chekhov, though not the same?this being the "laugh-out-loud, Americanized version"; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $18.50.
Ten Little Indians Agatha Christie's dramatization of her novel, And Then There Were None, courtesy of Theater by the Blind; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [through 2/16].
Tuesdays with Morrie David Esbjornson directs Mitch Albom's touching autobiographical tale feat. Alvin Epstein as Morrie & Jon Tenney as Mitch; Minetta Lane Theater, 18 Minetta La. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $45-$65.
Twelfth Night/Uncle Vanya Sam Mendes (director of American Beauty & stage production of Cabaret) pres. new renditions of Shakespeare & Chekhov, performed by London's Donmar Warehouse (cast incl. Emily Watson); BAM's Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), Fort Greene, 718-636-4100 for sched.; $30-$75 [through 3/9].
The Volunteer "Troubled African American high school student is assigned compulsory community service in a senior citizens nursing home"; Chino Theater at Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/16].
Who Killed Woody Allen? Apparently this play as a certain control freak's panties in a bunch. It resumes at the Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-352-3101; Thurs. & Fri. at 9, $15 [through 3/7].
The Winter's Tale Shakespeare returns to Classic Stage Co. after 16 years; 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-315-2120; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 2/23].
The Woman from the Sea Based on Ibsen's original Norwegian script, The Lady from the Sea; T. Schreiber Studio, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/23].