STAGE WEDNESDAY 2/5 Cabaret "Americana" Martha Lorin w/Tedd ...
Cabaret
"Americana" Martha Lorin w/Tedd Firth, Jay Leonhart & Dave Ratajczak; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
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
Angela LaGreca Stand-up from "Outstanding Female Comedy" award winner; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $18 & 2 drink min.
Russ Meneve Stand-up w/Paul Mercurio, Rob Magnotti, Greg Rogell, Nancy Redman & Richie Byrne; 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/Robert Kelly, Godfrey, Sherrod Small & Greg Giraldo at great comedy venue; 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.].
Henry Rollins Evening of spoken word w/thick-throated, former Black Flag frontman; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 8, $26.
Dance
"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 [through 2/23].
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 2/6
Cabaret
"Songs of the Theatre" Vicky Devany & Wallace Norman perform quite a repertory w/Bill Lewis manning the piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
Comedy
Fusion Craig Baldo hosts night of stand-up, music & video shorts from comics Dan Ahdoot, Joesph Anthony, Jane Condon & Tom Shillue?part of HA! Comedy Fest at St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7, $5 st./s.c.
Gilbert Gottfried pres. his unique brand of scrunch-faced, high-pitched humor; Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $20.50 & 2 drink min.
Homo Comicus Bob Montgomery hosts stand-up from here & queer & yay-gay comics incl. Larry Amoros, Lois Bromfield, Janine DiTullio, Julie Goldman, Cory Kahaney & Laurie Kilmartin; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Life's Tango Tango musical of passion & elegance; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880 or 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. 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 [repeats Fri. at 7, through 2/16].
Seductive Reasoning Art Bridgman/Myrna Packer in a "dance and video premiere"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.-Sun. at 8].
FRIDAY 2/7
Cabaret
"It's all about love?" John DeMarco w/Daryl Kojak on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 min.
"The Vim Variety Show" The first Friday of the month has arrived & w/it comes host Faith Pilger w/wacky acts from Cuban classical guitarist Daniel Reyes, Michele Carlo (aka Carmen Mofongo), Shauna Lane, comedian Tom X Chao, dirty lyricist Trailer Park Rangers, Missile Dick Chick/Radical Rockettes & Vanessa Paige performing a dance about Satan; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), RSVP 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Comedy
Dave Chappelle Guaranteed laughs from Half-Baked comedian & host of Comedy Central's new hit, Chappelle's Show?part of Black History Month Comedy Festival at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $40 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 8 & 10].
"Coney Island Freak Show" feat. classic freaks & human curiosities incl. fire & sword swallower Tyler Fyre, bug eater Insectivora, Python charmer Serpentina, glass muncher Professor Todd Robbins & twat twitcher Julie Atlas Muz?plus lewd humor & legions of strippers, natch; the Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), info 718-372-5159; 8:30, $15.
Sue Costello Stand-up w/Jessica Kirson, Russ Meneve, Mike Yard & Ted Alexandro; 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.].
Greg Giraldo Stand-up w/Rich Francese & Kevin Flynn; 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.].
"The Lecher Defense" Andrew Joffe's naughty sitcom pairs a straight-laced defense lawyer (Nicole Golden) w/an unrepentant adult movie maker (Paul Singleton). Hilarious consequences ensue?part of HA! Comedy Fest; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $7.
"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
Fenetres Windows A multimedia performance at Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-942-5792; 9, $10-$12 [repeats Sat. at 9, Sun. at 8].
Food For Thought Curated by Marya Wethers, Sarali Skaggs & Heidi Latsky; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $5 & 2 cans of food [repeats Sat. & Sun].
Laura Pawel Dance Co. "Reversals," "Blueprints," "Friction" & "Conversation" at Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-691-6500; 8, $12 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5].
SATURDAY 2/8
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.
Nancy McGraw w/David Maiocco on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $12 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
"The Gross-Out Show" Michael Birch, Bricken Sparacino & the 10:17 Comedy Troupe bring you their nastiest sketches ever, incl. "Beer Drinkers Puke Beer" & "Flatular Power"?plus guest performers incl. Dan Cronin, Liam McEneaney & Susan Brewer; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
Indian Comedy Fest! Have ethnic group, will entertain! Rahul Siddharth hosts stand-up from Indian comics incl. Sudha, Daniel Nainan, Vidur Kapur, Saad Sarwana & Vijai Nathan; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
Naked Girls Drinking! Gareth Smith's tale takes hilarious turn when struggling writer's poignant, college-girl drama is transformed into saucy hit by its Sears salesmen investors?part of HA! Comedy Fest; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., 1st fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-460-0982; 10:30, $10, $8 st./s.c.
Dance
Dance Theater Workshop pres. Bill Shannon's "Crutch Master" & the Step Fenz in AOW: Remix; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, call for prices [repeats Sun. at 2].
Ring in the Year of the Ram at the 18th Annual Lunar New Year Festival?Chinese dance, music & Peking opera at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. (betw. Greenwich & West Sts.), 212-220-1460; 2 & 7:30, $20, $15 st./s.c. [repeats Sun. at 2].
SUNDAY 2/9
Comedy
"Funny Sunday" Ellen Cleghorne hosts Black History Month comedy celebration feat. Robin Montague, William Stevenson, Darryl Lynnah, Mike Britt & Tony Rock?plus special appearance by Caroline Rhea & George Wallace; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, $20 & 2 drink min.
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.
MONDAY 2/10
Cabaret
"Dido's Revenge" Odes to Valentine's Day have begun w/repertory of lovelorn laments by John Blow, Tartini, Haydn, Mozart & Schubert & finale by soprano comedian Shelly Watson?followed by reception at the Rene Weiler Concert Hall, Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St. (betw. 7th Ave. S. & Barrow St.), RSVP 212-242-4770; 8, $15, $8 st./s.c.
"Leer Mondays" Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita rock us weekly w/unique renditions of TLC's "No Scrubs" & Las Ketchups' "Hey Hah,"?no pop hit is safe!; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $12 min.
Comedy
"Eating It: Comedy With No Standards" Judy Gold hosts cult-comedy series feat. no-holds-barred comics incl. Eric Drysdale, D.C. Benny, Erin Foley, Todd Barry, Jessi Klein, Dan Powell & Mike Birbiglia; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick DiPaolo, Godfrey, Jim Norton & Patrice O'Neal 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.].
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 [repeats Tues.].
"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. fresh 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 2/11
Cabaret
"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.
"Carol's Cabaret Cavalcade" celebrates Richard's 42nd w/bash feat. birthday boy & host Richard Skipper as Carol Channing, Glen Charlow, Joan Crowe, Gerta Grunen, Sue Matsuki, Georga Osborne & Vickie Phillips?plus Michael Lavine on piano; 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 talent 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.
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].
THEATER
Performance times follow the paper's publishing schedule (Weds.-Tues.). We recommend calling theaters to verify.
IN PREVIEWS
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].
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 [opens 2/9].
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. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, $50-$80 [opens 2/6, through 6/29].
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 [opens 2/8, through 3/2].
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.
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].
Bad Bugs Bite "Audio-visual theater piece explores the violent & aggressive impulses stemming from the body"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $20 [through 2/9].
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].
Class Mothers '68 Priscilla Lopez becomes a seductive divorcée, a Puerto Rican seamstress, a Holocaust survivor, a sculptor's wife, a yenta & a community theater director. The goal: produce a musical trib. to their children, about to graduate from high school; Theatre Row Complex, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 2/9].
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.
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].
Ghoul Old Transylvania meets new vaudeville in comedy at the Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-496-3052; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15-$20 [through 2/8].
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].
Himself Colm Byrne's take on dreams & desires in a small Irish town; DR2 Theater, 103 E. 15th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 212-505-0858 or 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$30.
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].
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.
Langston Hughes: Shakespeare in Harlem? Akim Ali's one-man show at Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; Sun. at 4, $12 [through 2/9].
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; call for times, $19 [through 3/8].
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; Sat. at 8, $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 come to realize broader definitions of family; McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 B'way (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 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].
Plays and Playwrights 2003: the Book Party Celebrating fourth volume of work by "emerging" writers w/scenes from seven selections; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Sun. at 7, free [through 2/9].
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.
A Raisin in the Sun Harbor Conservatory, "East Harlem's pre-professional performing arts school," pres. play by the then unknown Lorraine Hansberry that took the publishing community by storm; the Little Theater, 1 E. 104th St. (5th Ave.), 212-427-2244; Sat. at 7, $4-$5 [through 2/8].
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.
Shanghai Moon Murder/mystery set in 1931 China, written by & starring Charles Busch; Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (7th Ave. S.), 212-633-9632; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 2/9].
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].
Tess' Last Night Young Canadian girl attempts to find love & stardom in NYC; the Education Alliance's Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 2/9].
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].
Vincent Musical depiction of the life of Van Gogh, who "overcame all obstacles in his path toward greatness." If you consider a one-eared, poverty-stricken suicide to be some sort of fantastic triumph, this is the story for you; Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-627-2961; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3:30, $19.
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].
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].