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| 17 Feb 2015 | 01:32

    WEDNESDAY 4/2

    Cabaret

    "An American in Paris" Supper club welcomes back singer & pianist Steve Ross, performing French-inspired songs written by Americans incl. Cole Porter & Oscar Hammerstein & trib. to French performers incl. Maurice Chevalier; Stanhope Park Hyatt, 995 5th Ave. (betw. 80th & 81st Sts.), 212-650-4737; 8:30, $40 & $25 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30].

    "Eight is Never Enough!" Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show is all over the place: musical theater, stand-up & cabaret; the Shea Theatre, 303 W. 42nd (at 8th Ave.), 212-281-0574; 9, $20.

    "Let's Fall In Love" KT Sullivan, w/Larry Woodard on piano, salutes Harold Arlen, performing his greatest hits incl. "Stormy Weather," "It's Only a Paper Moon" & "If I Only Had a Brain"; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $20-$50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].

    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.].

    Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney ups the ante for fabulous w/song, dance, comedy & vaudeville; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.

    "Variations II: More Music & Musings of Tom Waits" Attic Salt Theatre Co. celebrates Tom Waits' tunes & talesñproceeds benefit Attic Salt Theatre Co.; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    Comedy

    "The Best of the Comics Roundtable" New weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio & Al Del Bene showing off how they've honed their comedic skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st./military.

    Pete Correale Stand-up w/Richie Byrne, Carrie karavas, Kevin Brennan, Greg Rogell & Steve Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12-$20 [through ] [repeats Thurs. & Sun. 8:45 to closing, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    "The Last Stiffler Show" Surf Reality is packing in the old standbys before it has to shut its doors; Scott Stiffler & guests perform music & comedy that brings back the good old days-proceeds benefit Surf's relocation fund; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-545-7114; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Stella feat. Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter & David Wain w/guest Eugene Mirman; Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. St. John's & Sterling Pls.), Park Slope, 718-230-0236; 9, $12.

    Dance

    92 on 42: 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Project pres. Risa Jaroslow & Dancers in "Strings Attached," intergrating musicians, dancers & recorded exerpts from interviews w/ female musicians; "Fidl," inspired by life in Eastern European shtels, showcases folk-inspired movement set to traditional Klezmer music w/new tunes by violinist Alicia Svigals (Klezmatics); the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8, $20 [repeats Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 7].

    Repertorio Espanol pres. Spanish flamenco icon Pilar Rioja in "The Queen of Spanish Dance," the sensational "La Fiesta Del Chivo" & other audience favorites; Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; 11 a.m., $25-$40 [repeats Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues. at 7, Sat. at 8 & Sun. at 6].

    Risa Jaroslow & Dancers pres. "Strings Attatched"; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8 [repeats Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 7].

    Saeko Ichinohe Dance Co. Renowned for preserving traditional Japanese dance & infusing it w/ modern techniques, innovative ensemble feat. "Homage to Shiko Munalcta"-plus excerpts from "Goza" & "Gosechi-no-mai"; Triangle Theater, LIU's Bklyn Campus, 1 University Pl. (Dekalb Ave.), 212-864-5400; 12, free.

    THURSDAY 4/3

    Cabaret

    Ken Bullock puts together shows that go anywhere & everywhere, w/performers incl. Samati, Little Richard & Ragu Mountain Woman telling it like it is; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $12.

    "Fisherman's Famous San Francisco Burlesque" feat. live music & performances by weekly headliners Harvest Moon & Julie Atlas Muz backed by the Xylophonic Orchestra; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10 & 11:30, $5.

    "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" Comedian Jason Good hosts performances by SuarezDanceTheater incl. last year's LINK & premieres of "Samples" & "Drunken Butterfly: Part 2," all pieces that explore rich stories of characters from far-flung backgrounds; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8].

    Comedy

    "An Evening With the Jolly Llamas" Improv/sketch comedy group experiments w/longform genre, in which audience ideas are developed into hour-long piece; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-636-9221; 8, $5 [repeats Fri.].

    Homo Comicus Gay & gay-friendly comics incl. Jaffe Cohen, Marga Gomez & Laurie Kilmartin, hosted by Bob Montgomery, go all out to get you to bust a gut; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

    Joan Rivers They didn't stop her from slinging barbs at the Academy Awards, so she's sure to be in top form tonight; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 6:30, $25.

    Dance

    Dancespace Project pres. Douglas Dunn & Dancers U.S. premiere of "Muscle Shoals," multi-faced work revealing Dunn's inclination to express dialogue between movement & live music; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun].

    stART New series, aiming to combat prevalent social issues through arts of all disciplines, pres. "War Culture" feat. works by choreographers Jill Sigman & Renata Celichowska; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (Thompson St.), 212-477-0351; 7:30, free.

    "WorldWideWorks" series pres. Déj? Donné's "In Bella Copia," a collective work by artists from Italy, Czech Republic, Japan, Bulgaria & France. Performers explore self-image & emotion, juxtaposing glamorous fantasies & "unrequited dreams lost amidst life's frustrations"; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $27 [repeats Fri.-Sun. at 2].

    FRIDAY 4/4

    Cabaret

    "The Girlie Show" MaryJo Palumbo sings songs of "Girlietown," original & revived creations w/diverse influences; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 7, $20 & $10 min.

    Sentimental Journey Get away from the current war w/sounds from WWII, as Karen Mason, Debbie Gravitte, Karen Oberlin & Scott Coulter celebrate the "lush & nostalgic romanticism of American popular music" in the 40s; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 8, $30-$35.

    "The Vim Variety Show" Music, dance, comedy & endless variety hosted by Faith Fearliss w/guests incl. Shelly Watson, Adam Matta & CC Seymore; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $8.

    Comedy

    "Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 108 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "the Royal We," "the Cowboy & John," "Fade In" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    The Big Show@Snooky's Host Stacey Prussman keeps the night rolling through w/guests incl. Leanna Conley & Kevin Barnes; Snooky's, 140 7th Ave. (betw. Garfield Pl. & Carroll St), 718-675-1776; 9, $15-$18 incl. 2 drinks.

    Mitch Fatel Stand-Up w/Pete Correale & Ted Alexandro; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Jessica Kirson plus Al Lubel, Andrew Kennedy, "SPANKY" & Sean Conroy take turns at the mic tonight; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 item min. [repeats Sat.].

    Keith Robinson w/stand-upers Sam Greenfield, Andrew Kennedy & D.C. Benny look for laughs; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].

    The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographerJim Graham & burlesque artist Bex offer up "a humorous & educational exploration of modern pornography" w/clips, of course!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-352-3101; 10, $15, 18+ [repeats Sat.].

    William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. JJ Ramirez, Ellen Cleghorn, Buddy Bolton & Vanessa Hollingshead; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & 2 drink min.

    Thwak! "The Umbilical Brothers" (aka Australian's Shane Dundas & David Collins) deliver slapstick comedy as you've never seen before; imitating sounds & hurling themselves around the stage as they poke fun at everyone & everything; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.) 7, $10-$30 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 7].

    Dance

    Alpha Omega Dance Company pres. hip-hopcentric "Urban Rituals," revealing liberation into nightlife after being released from the daily grind & Enrique Cruz Dejesus's "Alone in the World" depicting a homeless couple's reliance on each other-plus other works incl. "Pegao" & "Elegy"; Aaron Davis Hall, W. 135th St. (Convent Ave), 212-650-7148; 8, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    SATURDAY 4/5

    Cabaret

    Ben Vereen Tony Award-winner Vereen, who has worked in all kinds of media, brings his one-man show to da borough; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, Campus Rd (Flatbush Ave.), 718-951-4500; 8, $45.

    Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink ($15) min [through].

    Judy Garland Live! Judy Garland is back, via Tommy Femia, & performing classic hits incl. Stormy Weather, as well as tunes she never got to. This week see Survivor 2's Mitchell Olson; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    War is Over! Joel Landy (Songs of Freedom Television host) & friends provide intelligent entertainment feat. music of Phil Ochs; 22 Below Cabaret, 155 E. 22nd St. (betw Lexington & 3rd Aves.) 9, $10, $5 s.c./out of work.

    Comedy

    BlackJewLove "A healing force for the new millennium" from comedy team of Epstein & Hassan; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-242-6216; 8, $10.

    "Carmen Mofongo's Poquito Adventure - Part II" The Latin Lady's last Surf Reality gig is "2-part saga of 70s lust, 80s greed, 90s multiculturalism & post-millennial reality" feat. Lincoln Halliwell & Raven Solana; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 10, $10 incl. free rum & Coke.

    Lylice & American Standard Jen Nails takes on sixth-grader & elementary school teacher personas in "Lylice" & Jessica Allen shows she has hilarity to spare as she performs her one-woman show about living in a crazy, mixed-up background-don't we all!; Peoples' Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.

    Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & 2 drink min.

    9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night Michael Birch, Bricken Sparacino & the 10:17 Comedy Troupe celebrate their re-birth w/early performance feat. the Rob & Mark Show & Debbie Rabbai-plus stand-up from Andrew Donnelly, Michael Trupiano & Allegra Barnett; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.

    "No Name...& A Bag o' Chips" Comedy/variety show w/MC Allegra Barnett & guests Lee Alan Barrett, Jane Galvin-Lewis & Rusty Ward; come to laugh your ass off & get free chips; Common Basis Theatre, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-928-1950; 11:30, free.

    "The Nuclear Family" Three radioactive...er, red-hot guys pres. always-evolving musical about American family based on audience suggestions; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 10:30, $12.

    "Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    "The Rock Albers Show: An Evening of Comedy & Songs" Albers, wearing his trademark Brooks Bros. suit & fuzzy pink bunny ears & tail, performs crafty comedy song critiques of Martha Stewart-he did it before it was cool!-state flags & the Berenstain Bears; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), tkts 212-206-1515; 9, $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Syrup & Butter Show Don't go hankering for pancakes-this sketch comedy by Elephant Larry (HA! Comedy Festival & Upright Citizens Brigade) won't fill your stomach, but it might satisfy cravings for off-the-wall comedy; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 8, $7, $5 st.

    Dance

    Boris Eifman pres. world premiere of his new ballet "Who's Who," a story about two Russian émigré ballet dancers who perform in drag & become lovers after fleeing Brooklyn mobsters.; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-646-505-4379; 8, $50.

    Joffrey Ensemble Dancers Program honors company director Edith D' Addario. Showcase incl. classical & neo-classical works "Tete A Tete," a traditional yet sassy piece created for three couples, sentimental duet "Come In," & "Surrender 2 Love," set to dynamic Spanish songs; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-496-8524; 8, $30 [repeats Sun. at 3].

    SUNDAY 4/6

    Cabaret

    Eat Me Scotty the Blue Bunny offers up "power hour of songs, spiel & violin" not to mention tricks & treats from his circus days; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave), 212-255-5438; 9, $10.

    "The Flotilla DeBarge Minstrel Show: One More Time...Twice!" Drag "cross between Angela Bassett & LaWanda Page" performs encore of her wacked-out solo song & comedy act; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 7:30, $12.

    SurfStock Three days of continuous performances to hail the closing of Surf Reality-come for "peace, love, music, performance art, variety, comedy & spoken word" in the last "Faceboyz Open Mic"-bring sleeping bag to crash in the loft overnight; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-636-9203; 8, $3.

    Comedy

    Crane Street Players Improv comedy makes your Saturday night spastic; Joyous Life Center, 119 W. 23rd St. #700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-352-9910; 8, $10.

    How About Some *MORE* Hummus? Omar Koury hosts night of all-Arab-American comics feat. Dean Obeidallah, Nasry Malak & Helen Maalik; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 7 & 9, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    "Look Again: ABT's Corps de Ballet" Corps roles are underrated in most classical ballets. In conjuction w/ "Works & Process Series," ABT Ballet Mistress Susan Jones pres. corps rehearsal, demonstrating astonishing detail that goes into perfecting group performances. Performance incl. first movement of Balanchine's "Symphony in C" & "La BayadËre" excerpts; Guggenheim Museum Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $18 [repeats Mon.].

    MONDAY 4/7

    Cabaret

    Cabaret Night New York City's Associates Committee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society pres. B'way stars perfroming to raise money to fund MS research & cure; Hudson Theater, Millennium Hotel, 145 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 8, $175.

    Monday Evening Burlesque Julie Atlas Muz & her Rites of Spring act usher in the good times of spring; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.

    On the Side of Angels: The Heart (& Soul) of Harnick & Bock Sheldon Harnick leads a B'way cast in songs from scores written w/Jerry Bock incl. Fiddler on the Roof-plus hear the stories behind the songs; the New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400; 7, $20-$30.

    Open Performance Night First ten to sign up (starting at 5:30) perform for ten min.; bring music, dance, poetry, whatever...just don't even think about doing stand-up; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 6, free.

    Comedy

    "Average Like Stacy" Original sketches & music from writers for major TV shows incl. The Sopranos & The Daily Show-proceeds benefit annual Poreba Falls Play Festival; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $10.

    Comic Rhythm Variety showcase feat. stand-up, sketch, musical & alternative acts from comedians incl. Tina Kim, Allegra Barnett & Jeff Kreisler; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.

    "Eating It: Comedy With No Standards" Jessi Klein hosts cult-comedy series feat. no-holds-barred comics incl. Russ Meneve, Marianne Sierk, Andy Vastola, Jon Fisch, Jonny Spanish, Bridget Smith, Eric Lyden & Ted Alexandro; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Gotham All Stars The professionals take over the mic tonight; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    "6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. comedians working out the kinks in their routines-one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.

    TUESDAY 4/8

    Cabaret

    The Jones Twins & Idris Mignott The twins excerpt their "melodious supernatural musical fantasy word play Superstarlet Shero Show" & Mignott performs from his new poignant but comic narrative Boot Rolled Down to a Shoe; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.

    Comedy

    Decomposition Comedian Marc Maron's one-man show is still in progress, so come hear & weigh in on his "cultural & political commentary, mystical ruminations & neurotic insights into human nature"; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30, $15.

    Pie Hole Comedy Show Andrea Rosen hosts alt-comedy & assorted acts from Tom Shillue, A.D. Miles & Becky Donahue; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $7.

    "Rick Shapiro: Repeat Offender" Outlaw comic rains on your parade w/edgy stand-up, semi-autobiographical storytelling & plenty of mania; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; 9, $12.

    Dance

    Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech Performance feat. flirtatious turn-of-the-centry choreography in "Straw Hearts" & convention defying male duet "Yo Shakespeare." Program incl. revival of "Against the Sky" & "Mending"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40.

    THEATER

    IN PREVIEWS

    Clurman Based on life of co-founder of 1930s' "Group Theatre" ; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 115 E. 15th St. (betw. Park & 3rd Aves.), 800-490-1175; Tues. at 8, $15[opens 4/10].

    The Ontological Detective NY Police Detective "embarkes on seemingly common suicide investigation" & ends up "living on the edge of reality"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15-$25[opens 4/10, through 5/11].

    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.

    After Wednesday "What would happen if your closest friends turned guns on your classmates? How would you cope? And how would people look at you?" Although, of course, in that situation, looks are probably the last thing one has to worry about...; Triology Annex Theatre, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-0013; Thurs. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 8, $12, $10 st. [through 4/12].

    Astro-Discrimination But what about non-practicing virgos?; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Thurs. at 8 [through 4/24].

    Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwriting debut; 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.

    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 [through 5/4].

    Betty Rules Musical tracks life of female-fronted rock band; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, Fri. & Sat. 7 & 10, $30-$45.

    The Circus of Vices and Virtues "Aerial harness, aerial fabric loop, vaulting, clown, stiltwalking, grotesque, corde lisse & static trapeze"; Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (President St.), 718-857-4816; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12 [through 4/12].

    Communications from a Cockroach Based on Don Marquis' Archy and Mehitabel sketches; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; call for times, $10-$15 [through 4/20].

    The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.

    Famous for Fifteen Years Hangers-on to Warhol-type analyze their lives after the artist's death; Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-560-2241; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15, $13 st./s.c [through 4/5].

    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.

    Golda's Balcony NY premiere of play based on former Israeli PM Golda Meir; M.E.T., 55 Mercer St. (Broome St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50-$55 [through 4/27].

    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 But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.

    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. Markís Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2, $10-$40 [through 4/6].

    Iphigenia Euripides' tale of war, arranged marriages & murder (plus the hero Achilles!); Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; Weds.- Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $15 [through 4/5].

    The Karaoke Show "From the creators of The Donkey Show comes a karaoke romp through Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors"; El Flamingo, 547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-243-2121; Thurs. at 8, $25-$35.

    La Boheme Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) "re-imagines" Puccini's opera (w/English supertitles); Broadway Theatre, 1681 Bíway (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$95.

    Life X 3 Helen Hunt, John Tuturro & the phenomenal Brent Spiner (Lt. Cmdr. Data, Lore, Mark Twain, etc.) star in dinner party that serves "cruel observations and high comedy resulting in a hilarious and poignant examination of our most personal intimacies and private longings"; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 Bíway (50th St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $80 [through 6/29].

    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, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50-$80 [through 4/6].

    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; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; Sun. at 8, $15 [through 5/25].

    Our Lady of 121st Street New play by Stephen Adly Guirgis (directed by heart throb Philip Seymour Hoffman) decamps for off-Broadway; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65.

    The Play What I Wrote Directed by Kenneth Branagh & starring surprise celebrity guests; Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices.

    Polish Joke Comedy dares to ask the question, "Is being Polish a destiny?"; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-581-1212; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$45 [through 4/20].

    Salome Oscar Wilde's Salome; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; call for times [through 4/11].

    Sealed for Freshness: A Tupperware Party Gone Awry "It's the 1960s...a time of war. A time of political and social change. A time for nifty kitchen storage containers" (Tuesday's performance is a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS); The Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd Fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-981-8702; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8 [through 4/26].

    Tea at Five Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek Voyager, Ryan's Hope) portrays Katharine Hepburn in new, biographical play by Matthew Lombardo; Promenade Theatre, Bíway (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.

    The Triumph of Love Princess passes self off as student of rationalist philosophy, impersonates man and woes prince; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices[opens 3/30, through 5/29].

    Veins and Thumbtacks Jimmy Bonaparte is pissed & he proves it; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, call for prices.

    Vital Signs New Works Festival This week, "A Fish Out of Water," "Everything Nice," "Pedestrians" & "A Glass of Water"; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Weds.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 5/11].

    The Women of Lockerbie Inspired by true story of villagers who, against US government orders, collected, washed & returned the clothing of flight 103 victims to their families; Theatre at St. Celement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves. ), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50[through 5/11].