STAGE WEDNESDAY 5/1 Cabaret The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel ...
Cabaret
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.].
Music?The Food of?Love?! Courtney Kenny at Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
When Love Speaks to You International success Karen Akers brings love songs to our shores incl. two pieces from the musical The Fantasticks & French classics by Brel & Edith Piaf; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe pres. new show feat. 25 musical numbers & targets incl. Bush, Bloomberg, Enron & Osama; John Houseman Theatre, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 2:30 & 8, $25-$50 [repeats Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, Sat at 2:30].
Mitch Fatel Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $17 & 2 drink min.
Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night satisfies even the strangest w/jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-726-1935; 8, $5.
Brad Lowery Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Pete Correale, Rob Magnotti, Nancy Redman & Steve Marshall; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Tom Papa, Godfrey, Sherrod Small & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m.].
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.
Three Jews & a Persian teach us all to get along; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 347-742-8562; 9, $7.
Dance
John Passafiume Dancers discuss how weird John's surname is?and then watch his piece Visions in the Funhouse (Stooges soundtrack? We shan't hold our breath); City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-3350; call for times, $10, $5 st./s.c.
Leonard Nimoy is one busy Jew! Today Ann Carlson performs as part of his "intimate" Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 9, $21, $18 st./s.c.
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited, continues today at NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
Rest Stop Rendezvous & Other Dances w/special guest Kristina Isabelle; University Settlement Aud. Theater, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-226-5767; 8, $12-$15 [repeats Weds., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.].
The Thing starring Julie Atlas Muz continues today & is only $5 "for artists." But, how much is it for good artists?; 129 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-802-9480; Thurs.-Sun. at 9, $5-$15 [through 5/19].
THURSDAY 5/2
Cabaret
Blood & Feathers Striking German singer Ute Lemper performs her trademark sexy & political cabaret at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-539-8770; 7:30, $35 [repeats Sun. at 7:30 & 9:30].
Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Variety show celebrates legends like Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill feat. trick roping, knife throwing & gun twirling w/live music by Corn Mo & Hang 'em High Orchestra; Mazer Theater, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-726-1935; 8, $25, $15 for folks dressed as clowns or western style [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 10].
Debbie Lesser w/David Brunetti on piano & Dan Martin on bass; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Fri.].
Luigi & Arlette Duo perform 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.].
Comedy
Comedy Auditions Perfect your shtick & maybe secure a spot at the Montreal Comedy Festival; no joke!; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 9, $12 & 2 drink min.
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is officially "working on it," hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny, feat. Deidre Sullivan, Vijai Nathan, Marina Franklin, Ray James, Bernie Pauley, Elliot Chang & special guests; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
Gerald Kelly Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18-24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m.].
John Pinette Stand-up at 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 9:30].
Stripped A Slice of Life at the Gentlemen's Club Dark comedy follows the life of a stripper named Frankie as she searches for not-so-true love?plus audience gets funny money to lavish on characters; Pyramid Club, 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-502-3535, 8, $15.
Dance
H.T. Chen & Dancers "NY's major Asian-American contemporary dance company" pres. Chen's The Dream & Meditations of a Drunken Peacock, based on a Chinese poem from the 11th century; Mulberry St. Theater, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd fl. (Bayard St.), 212-349-0438; 8, $15-$20 [repeats Fri, Sat. & Sun., through 5/19].
Improvisational Arts Ensemble Pres. "Post Neutral" Sounds like something we would not understand & furthermore be happy to keep that way; Middle Collegiate Church, 50 E. 7th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-439-8185; 7:30, $12 contrib. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Martha Graham Dance Company pres. "Indisputably Martha Graham," a retrospective; City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-1212; 8, $25-$75.
FRIDAY 5/3
Cabaret
Opie Bellas celebrates the new release of her third album, Live for Life; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:30, $15 [repeats Sat.].
Sanda Weigl performs contemporary cabaret w/Anthony Coleman on piano?$65 prix-fixe Viennese dinner at 7; Cafe Sabarsky at Neue Galerie New York, 1048 5th Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; 9, $30.
Comedy
The Barry Z Hardcore Comedy Show TV's Barry Z hosts a variety of comics in this night of wild comedy at the NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 11:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Funny Sheesh Comedy Game Show Improv & music on the spot w/Sam Reigel, Jason Hefter, Kenny Davidsen, Robert Blatt, Jason Grossman, Sharon Fogarty & Felicia Scarangello?plus audience participation earns assorted prizes like monkey's paw back scratcher!; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $8 & 2 drink min.
Jim David Stand-up w/Tom Shillue, Joe Matarese & Keith Robinson; 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.].
Naked in Public Glue pres. long-form improv that's like "seeing someone else's naked dream"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10:30, $5.
Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Self or Everybody Deserves to Cum Real couple Epstein & Hassan star as the Black & the Jew; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-254-1109; 10:30, $10 [repeats Sat.].
Brad Lowery Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Pete Correale, Rob Magnotti, Nancy Redman & Steve Marshall; 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 a.m.].
Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/JJ Ramirez, Kevin Flynn, Ray Ellin, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead & Bernadette Pauley; 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.
Tom Papa Stand-up w/Joe Matarese & Jim Gaffigan; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/Will Durst].
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/Sue Costello, Greg Carey & Sam Greenfield; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12 a.m.].
The Ten Spot Zero Boy pres. comedy, music & virtual video feat. DJ Ironica, Master Lee, Karen Sneider, Damaris Webb, Damion DaCosta & absolution provided by Chappy Dithers?plus Master Po's Kung Faux Theater; 10 Spot, 93 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-254-1954; 10, $10.
Top African-American & Latino Comics at NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 10 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 11].
Dance
"Codes of We" Four world premieres, an installation by architect Fialka Semenuik & music by Nathan Bibb; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8, $16 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30].
Dance Theatre of Harlem Returns to the Apollo today w/Othello, Forces of Rhythm, Pas De Deux & many more; W. 125th St. (betw. Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell Blvds.), 212-307-7171; call for times & complete sched., $22-$42 [through 5/19].
Two on Two Ew! Gross! Sick! An opportunity to see two Kitchen veterans?perform a work in progress they've been going at like mad?for two weeks; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 6, $12 [repeats Sat.].
SATURDAY 5/4
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.
Judy Garland Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook incl. "Purple People Eater"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min. [through 6/29].
Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Mackerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dyckesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 11:30, $5.
Sing You Sinners David Sabella w/Mark Hartman & his Band of Sinners; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun.].
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts a combo of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 11, $15 & 2 drink.
Comedy
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter female comedy, story telling & banter from Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Nancy Giles, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Adrianne Tolsch; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $5 & 2 drink min.
Kerri Louise hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Vic Henley, Stephen Donovan & Lisa Lampanelli; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
Mother: Wanna Sleep Over UCB group pres. fast-paced improv that'll make you want to spend the night; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9, $7.
Off the Top of Our Heads Old school improv feat. favorite games w/lots of audience participation; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
Poole Party Adult swim begins when Ron Poole hosts comedy/variety show at 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 Dressed like a Playboy bunny, save for the Brooks Brothers suit, Albers is unforgettable whether ripping on Martha Stewart or trying to save the "Bunny Hop"; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-206-1515; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Dance
An Evening of Traditional & New Bharata Natyam Witness the "oldest & most elegant" Tanjore Court Style dancing; Lotus Fine Arts Center, 109 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1076; 7, call for price.
SUNDAY 5/5
Cabaret
Ruth Aguilar debuts w/David Epstein on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Judy Gold Large & in charge stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $20 & 2 drink min.
Steve Marshall w/comedians Greg Rogell, Laurie Kilmartin & Greg Vacarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
Special Mother's Day Show Share w/mama some funny lovin'; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
MONDAY 5/6
Cabaret
September 11th, 2001?The Musical Response Erv Raible pres. an evening of songs w/Marnie Baumer, Tony Chiroldes, A.J. Irvin & Pam Tate; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $20 & $10 min. [through 5/20].
Comedy
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Godfrey, Louie CK & Mitch Fatel; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
LaffTrax Stand-up & sketch comedy, followed by late night open mic; Tobacco Road, 355 W. 41st St. (9th Ave.), 212-696-7805; 8, $7.
New Talent Stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7 & 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Chamber Dance Project Benefit Gala happens tonight; 914-322-7762 for complete info.
Women Talk The Post Concert Dance Company & guest artists perform work of female choreographers; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5829, [www.ps122.org;](http://www.ps122.org;/) 8, $10, $7 st./s.c.
TUESDAY 5/7
Cabaret
Water Skiing on the River Styx w/Ricky Ritzel & Jim Luzar; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Steve Marshall Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Super Girls more stand-up at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $16 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Compagnie Kafig French, North African/Spanish hiphop troupe performs Dix Versions; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32 [through 5/19].
Theater
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Dancing at Lughnasa The consciousness of five sisters is awakened when they come into possession of a radio in the Irish countryside; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3; $15 [opens 5/9, through 6/9].
A Few Stout Individuals Impoverished & dying man is asked to write his memoirs; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 5/12, through 6/2].
Nighttown Two men in a Dublin asylum find inspiration in the works of James Joyce; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Weds.-Sat. at 9:30, $20 [opens 5/8, through 6/1].
One Shot, One Kill To serve & protect, harsh realities of war & one's morals; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; Weds.-Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 5/20, through 6/9]
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when an exterminator discovers others in his bed "getting it on"; Samuel Beckett Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $32-$40 [opens 5/19, through 6/16].
This Thing of Darkness Author of Prelude to a Kiss, Craig Lucas, co-wrote play reflecting on the importance of love; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25 [opens 5/30].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at the rise & fall of the dot-com based on his experience working at Amazon; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 [opens 5/9].
JUST OPENED
As You Like It 1950's version of classic production at the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St., 5th fl. (betw.8th & 9th Aves.), 212-388-2990; Thurs.-Sun. & Mon. at 8, $15 [through 5/19].
Blue Surge Class commentary revolves around arrest of two prostitutes; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45.
The Carpetbagger's Children Acclaimed playwright Horton Foote's latest?story of three daughters' lives after the Civil War; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60 [through 6/30].
Clowning the Bard/Clowning the Bible Two romps run in repertory. The first is a deconstruction of Shakespearean plays, the second tackles the Lord's planner; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-696-8931; Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, $15 [through 6/1]..
A Doll's House Popular Henrik Ibsen drama about one woman's struggles in a male-dominated world; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 6/1].
The Elephant Man w/Billy Crudup as the misfit; 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, $50-$75 [through 7/28].
Fool For Love The soul is laid bare when lovers reunite; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Mon.-Tues. at 8, mat. Sat. at 5, $45 [through 6/29].
Frogz Absurdist social commentary that uses life-sized characters w/elaborate masks & costumes; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 5/26].
Fortune's Fool Adaptation of Turgenev story about deception & family intrigue; the Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $55-$75 [through 7/12].
The Godfadda Workout One-man parody of fiction's most notorious crime family; the American Place Theater, 111 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50, $20 st.
The Golem Retelling of Yiddish classic; 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, $55 [through 5/12].
Hospice Story of an African-American mother & daughter brought together after 20 years of separation intertwined w/Madame Butterfly; the Theater at St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $19 [through 6/1].
Jack Farnstien PhD: The Secret Behind the Success Comedy exposes the gears of a fictional radio talk-show; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-803-5424; Fri. & Sat. call for times, $10 [through 6/1].
Jack Kerouac-Last Call Inner struggle of the author's last night; Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 866-468-7619; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 7/14].
Kilt Go-go dancing young man travels to Scotland to discover family's secrets; Director's Company, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-712-7458; Weds.-Fri. at 8, $30-$35 [through 5/10].
Kookamonga Falls Crossdressing thriller w/love theme; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-802-8604; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/2].
Love & Sex New Yorkers expose their quirky selves; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $12 [through 5/26].
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock uses 19 of her most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $35-$75.
Maddy Far Away Allegorical play of family in the Southwest; Surf Reality's House of Urban Savages, 172 Allen St., 2nd fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $10 [through 5/25].
Madwoman of Chaillot Jean Giraudoux's 1945 social satire encompasses terrorism; St. Jean Baptiste H.S. Aud., 167 E. 75th St. (betw. 3rd & Lexington Aves.), 212-255-7809; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12 [through 5/19].
Measure for Measure Damon Kiley's modernization of seedy 1979 version set in Times Square; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-7829; Weds.-Sat. at 7:30, $10-$15 [through 5/25].
The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare's tale of two housewives performed by the Gorilla Rep; Riverside Park, 79th St. (betw. Riverside Dr. & West End Ave.), 212-330-8086; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, free [through 6/2].
The Mystery of Charles Dickens Close-up of the enigmatic author; Belasco Theater, 111 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$65 [through 9/1].
Night The Elie Wiesel Holocaust memoir classic; French Institute's Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-307-7171; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 8, $35 [through 5/11].
A Night in London Two one-act plays dissect working-class Brits; Creative Place Theater, 750 8th Ave. (betw. 46th & 47th St.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 5/12].
On the Verge Three Victorian ladies traverse time & space; Sande Shurin Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. 6th fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) 212-560-5629; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $16 [through 5/12].
Placebo Sunrise Absurdism & free wine; the Pleasure Center, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-726-3054; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3 $3 [through 5/18].
Private Lives Revival of Noel Coward's comedy of veddy bad manners starring Alan Rickman & Lindsay Duncan; Richard Rodgers Theater, 226 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-221-1211; Tues.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75 [through 9/8].
Popera! Pop & opera merge in the vocal stylings of drag queen Shequida; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Mon. & Tues. at 8, $20 [through 6/8].
Reading Hebron Man becomes obsessed w/Hebron massacre; Access Theater, 380 B'way (White St.), 212-604-4982; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 5/26].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/the events of 9/11; the Zipper, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Thurs., Fri., & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 5:30, $40-$45.
Ricky Jay: On the Stem David Mamet-directed play revolves around sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats, Weds. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for times, $65 [through 7/21].
Ronit Ray's Alter Ego Comedy about the seemingly impossible task of finding Mr. Right; Don't Tell Mama 343 W. 46th Street (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) 212-757-0788, Fri. at 7, $10.
Seguiriya (the Heart Beat) Flamenco-drama about dancer who has a stroke; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15, $13 st. [through 5/12].
Showing Out exposes lives of black women in peep shows; Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 4, $15 [through 5/19].
68 Three old friends pick up where they had left off & revive all their old issues; Flatiron Theater, 119 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-780-2156; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15/$12 st. [through 5/11].
Small World Three shorts, "Short-Circuit," "Candies" & "Foot on a Bridge" produced by author Jean Brassard; Medicine Show Theater, 549 W. 52nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-631-1033; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/19].
Street Theater Colorful stories of participants in Stonewall Riots; the Eagle NYC, 554 W. 28th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-330-7043; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, $10 [through 5/11].
Suitcase Narratives Unusual pieces incorporate puppets & other objects in their small-scaled performances; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202, www.here.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, mat. Sat. at 2, $15 [through 5/12].
The Taming of the Shrew/Pudd'nhead Wilson Shakespeare & Mark Twain presented by touring repertory theater company, the Acting Co.; Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 each, $70/both [through 5/25].
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].
Thoroughly Modern Millie Musical comedy set in Jazz Age New York; Marquis Theater, 1535 B'way (46th St.), 212-307-4100; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3; $55-$95.
Topdog/Underdog Mos Def stars in tale of two brothers obsessed w/coming out on top; Ambassador Theater, 219 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $15-$75 [through 7/28].
The Underpants 1910 comedy adapted by Steve Martin; Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-677-4210; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [through 5/12].