STAGE WEDNESDAY 6/19 Cabaret Dissertations on Dick Tony Lang responds to The ...
Cabaret
Dissertations on Dick Tony Lang responds to The Vagina Monologues; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
The Double Dare Open Cabaret All levels of jugglers, dancers, clowns, musicians, acrobats, sideshow marvels & whistlers are welcome to compete for the $99.99 cash prize; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 877-BINDLES; sign-up at 9 p.m., free.
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].
Comedy
Betsy & Katty: Ho's Before Bro's Betsy Stover & Katty Biscone reveal the secrets behind special needs beauty pageants, genital origami & gator fighting starlets; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Capitol Steps: When Bush Comes to Shove Comedy troupe's new show w/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].
Fuck the Machine Naked Babies' Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey & Seth Morris, under the direction of Kevin Mullaney, depart from sketch for 40 minutes of non-stop improv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 10, $5.
Lisa Lampanelli Queen of mean lashes out at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Jim Norton, Greg Giraldo, Robert Kelly, Godfrey & Mark Cohen; 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, 11 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m.].
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic lets comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:45 sign-up, $3.
Gregg Vacarello Stand-up w/J.J. Ramirez, Brad Lowery, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti & Billy Burr; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45 to closing, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Dance
Dirty Work w/visiting dance company 33 Fainting Spells; the Performing Garage, 33 Wooster St. (Grand St.), 212-966-3651; 8, $15 [repeats Thurs. & Fri., through 6/21].
New York City Ballet 2002 Spring Season continues w/seven world premieres & 15 past projects revisited; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500 for complete sched. & prices [through 6/30].
Queer@Here Sixth-annual two-week celebration of works by gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered people, which runs in conjunction w/gay pride, kicks off w/Rachel Germond's solo dance piece, "Object Dances: A Purse, a Table, and a Feather" based on Gertrude Stein's Tender Buttons; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 7, $15 [through 6/30].
THURSDAY 6/20
Cabaret
Luigi & Arlette Duo tickles ivories in this 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.].
Minimum Wage Burger Boy Productions pres. Jeff & Charlie La Greca's crash course in drive-through how-to's; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-726-2095; 9:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
You Do Something to Me Steven Zumbo elaborates w/Gerry Dieffenbach on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Sun. at 3].
Comedy
Darrell Hammond Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $26-$30 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 8].
The Happy Hour Tim Halpern hosts weekly night of diverse stand-up feat. comedians Leighann Lord, Danny Cohen, Master Lee, Deidre Sullivan, Mimi Gonzalez & Vijai Nathan; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 8:45, free.
If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous Bitter comedy from Shecky Beagleman, Darcy Casteleiro, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen & Adrianne Tolsch; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. Bleecker St. & 7th Ave.), 212-366-5438; 8:45, $5 & 2 drink min.
Mr. Greg's Comedy Spectacular feat. comics Mark Giordano, John Mooney & Steve Robbins, sketch comedy from the Skitzofreniks (get it? skits!?) & a reading from Mr. Greg himself; the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 10:30, $7, $10/couples.
Pierre entertains at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $20-$24 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].
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, $20.
Dance
CalArts School of Dance pres. their "Alumni Concert"; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Dionysus Filius Dei A "dance opera" directed by Ellen Stewart at La MaMa, 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; 7:30, $20 [repeats Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2:30, through 6/30].
An Evening of Dance, and lamentably, video, w/Anita Cheng & Dixie Funlee Sherman; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-532-1546; 8, $12, $10 st.
Misnomer Dance Theater pres. three evenings of "merging American & Balinese forms"; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
FRIDAY 6/21
Cabaret
The Right to Love Richard Malavet w/Ross Patterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
Comedy
A Beautiful Scene, w/Girlbomb & Friends Smorgasbord of talent feat. Carmen Mofongo, Bruce Smolanoff, Andy L., Shappy & M. David Hornbuckle; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-4182; 10, $8.
Mike Britt hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Reggie McFadden, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Patrice O'Neal, Antman, Dave Attell, Sue Costello, Eddie Ifft, Cory Kahaney, Tim Young, J.J. Ramirez & Buddy Bolton; 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.
Cory Kahaney Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy & Kevin Brennan; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
The Komedy Kebob Strikes Back Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby's infamous show returns. It's just like hanging out w/your friends except comics incl. Jordon Ferber, Tom McCaffrey, Joe DeVito & Roger Hailes are a lot fuckin' funnier; 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St. (Stanton St.), 212-473-5816; 8:15, free.
Greg Rogell Stand-up w/ Sue Costello, Quentin Heggs & Walli Collins; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:15 a.m.].
Sushi w/a Side of Laughs Raw fish & comedy to match; Shiki's Restaurant, 69 7th Ave. S. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-7024; 11:30, free w/dinner [repeats Sat.].
Talent Scott Hess follows BJ: The Trail of a Transgender Country Singing Star w/this spin-off set in a New York talent agency?plus each night an audience member will be discovered; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 8, $8 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 6, through 7/13].
Top African-American & Latino Comics at NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 8 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 9 & 11].
Dance
Flamenco Dancer Andrea Del Conte makes "rare" solo appearance in "A Dancer & Her Dances: A Retrospective, 1992-2002"; Lotus Fine Arts Center, 109 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1076; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, through 6/30].
Flamenco Latino "A unique fusion of Flamenco & Latin rhythms" at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (41st St.), 718-729-3880; 8, $25, $22 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 4, through 6/30].
Given Form Performances by choreographers Kate Ashby, Kimberly Baker, Angella Huddleston & Stephen Wynne; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; 9, $12, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 8].
SATURDAY 6/22
Cabaret
Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra?& 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].
Medleyfyin Judy Kreston & David Lahm's trib. to Richard Rodgers w/Ratzo Harris on bass & Chris Michael on drums; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.
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.
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
Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ritch Duncan MC's stand-up by Leo Allen, Jon Corbett, Larry Getlen, Abby Scott, Val Kappa, Karen Sneider, Kevin Bartini, Jessica Delfino, Andres du Bouchet & Nicole Korkolis; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9, $10.
Off the Top of Our Heads Old-skool 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. [through 8/31].
William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Modi, Mike Britt, the Sklars, Jim Gaffigan, Keith Robinson, Ardie Fuqua, Cory Kahaney, Buddy Bolton, Joe Vega, Danielle Broussard & Macio; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.
The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy incl. the Spirit Guide Weasel; also Jon Corbett & Karey Dornetto from the stand-up circuit, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music from Bohack, recycling old tunes for the better?plus extra-special guest Rusty Ward; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.
SUNDAY 6/23
Cabaret
Whistling in the Dark Jude Treder-Wolff w/Wells Hanley on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 5:30, $10 min.
Comedy
Broadway, Your Way Ron Poole hosts collaborative effort from the casts of The Next Big Broadway Musical & Chicago City Limits resulting in this improv two-act musical comedy at the Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves A & B), RSVP 212-995-5302; 7, $10.
Steve Marshall Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Laurie Kilmartin, Greg Vacarello & Mike King; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
The Murray Hill Show: Caught in the Act Drag king Murray Hill yucks it up w/the Dazzle Dancers & the Murrayettes?plus special guests Edie, Bob & the Glamazons; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 7:30, $12 & 2 drink.
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; 8, $7.
Johanna Clearfield appears as part of evening revue feat. up-and-coming stand-up comedians, selected & presented by Steve Rosenfield; Caroline's, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 5:30.
Monday 6/24
Cabaret
It Started w/a Dream John DeMarco & Joe Agosta w/Mark York on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min. [repeats Tues.].
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.
Love Lost & Found: Pam Tate Sings Pam Tate Performing new material & original songs from her albums Die Happy & Dancing on the Pyramids; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12 & $10 min.
Comedy
Proceed with Honor Sketch comedy show explores government auctions, dating ninjas & other facets of the American dream; Upright Citizens Brigade, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Mitch Fatel, Kevin Brennan, Godfrey & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Giselle American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Susan Jaffe retires tonight after 22 years w/prestigious company; the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, $20-$78.
"A Night to Remember" Michael Hughes pres. an evening of dance & just about anything else you can imagine during variety show that promises to "gracefully astonish" you; Cami Recital Hall, 165 W. 57th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-252-2299; 7, $20.
TUESDAY 6/25
Comedy
Big Fun at Bar None Ophira Eisenberg MC's stand-up by Eddie Pepitone, Jon Fisch, Allison Castillo, Deke Haylon, Larry Getlen, Val Kappa, Karen Sneider, Bryan Olsen, Todd Womack, Ben Morrison & Jessi Klein?followed by happy hour!; backroom at Bar None, 98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-777-6663; 9, $5.
Cometry Powell Leonard & the LionHearted Players pres. sketch & stand-up comedy variety show; Busker Browns Bar & Restaurant, 307 E. 53rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-482-8790; 6:30, $5.
Giant Tuesday Night of Amazing Inventions & Also There is a Game Andres du Bouchet hosts night of stand-up & sketch comedy w/musical guests, cool stuff & fun games too; backroom at Big Sur, 1406 3rd Ave. (80th St.), 212-472-5009; 8, $5.
The Shecky Eichman Show John Viener shares w/Shecky how he survived his appearance on Craig Kilborn's show! Unpredictability is assured at Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-252-2090; 8, free.
The Trevor Project Top secret stuff at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $TBA & 2 drink min.
Unemployed "One man, three months, no paycheck." Paul Scheer shares the secret productivity of the unemployed; Upright Citizens Brigade, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $5.
THEATER
IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS
Endpapers Inner workings of publishing house are revealed when founder/CEO announces his retirement; Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$65 [opens 6/23].
Twelfth Night 2002 summer season kicks off this week at Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8750; Tues. at 8, free, tkts. req. [opens 7/21, through 8/11].
JUST OPENED
Alexandra's Web Twenty years later, a woman confronts the man she had sexual relations with when she was 16 & questions whether it was rape; Pulse Ensemble Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-695-1596; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $18 [through 6/23].
American Dreams: Plays About NY & the Immigrant Experience Weekly reading series incl. "How I Wore Out My 50 Pairs of Silk Stockings" by Ella Veres; Tenement Theater, 97 Orchard St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-431-0233 x440; Thurs. at 8, $6 [through 8/1].
American Fabulous Autobiographical look at the life of Jeffrey Strouth, who died of AIDS in 1992; the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Sun. at 9, $15 & 2 drink min. [through 6/30].
American Maccabee Did someone not tell us that it's American-themed play week? So put on your red, white & blue I&Copy; NY shirt & take in a new drama portraying the effects terrorism had on an American Jewish family; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, Sun. at 3 & 7, $19 [through 6/29].
The American Revolution Brush up on history w/Kirk Wood Bromley's staged adaptation?benefit performance on 7/4 at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden; Dairy at Central Park, 64th St. (midpark), 212-501-4528; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 7/7].
Bad Women Five New Yorkers portray women of Greek mythology; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs.-Sun. & Tues. at 8:30, mat. Sat. at 4, $15, $10 st. [through 6/30].
Big Top New installment of "The Pumpkin Pie Show" enacts carnival-themed gothic stories; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/29].
Big Vagina Monologues & Unemployed Two wacky & outrageous solo comedies?see "Comedy" listings above; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Tues. at 8, $5 [through 6/25].
Birdy's Bachelorette Party Interactive night feat. girls going wild, from co-creator of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding; Culture Club, 179 Varick St. (betw. King & Charlton Sts.), 212-352-3101; Fri. at 8 & 10:30, $60 [through 6/21].
The Bomb Ensemble cast explores love in the nuclear era; Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (Delancey St.), 866-468-7619; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sat. at 2, $15-$35 [through 7/14].
Brecht on Brecht Theater by the Blind performs selections of plays & songs by Bertolt Brecht; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $19, $15 st./s.c. [through 6/30].
Broadway, Your Way! Audience-suggested, improvised musicals performed by the folks at Upright Citizens Brigade, Chicago City Limits & The Next Big Broadway Musical; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Sun. at 7, $10 [through 6/30].
Craft Play traces a night in the life of a New York pot delivery service during Giuliani's "Quality of Life" reign?when's the Kokie's follow-up?; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-2407; Tues. at 9, $10 [through 7/6].
D. Perkins Ron Glucksman's "erotic thriller" set in a NYC strip club; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-420-8877; Weds.-Sat. at 10, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 7/13].
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].
Elvis Orders a Mai Tai, T & J Market Two one-acts?one realistic, one fantasy; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 718-622-5014; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2, $14, $12 st./s.c. [through 6/23].
Fool For Love Souls are 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].
Grandmotherfucker Pat Candaras' solo, autobiographical romp; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; Tues. at 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Here and Now Greg Drozdek takes three types of character (an "exiled bohemian," "provincial native" & "money-driven commuter") from E.B. White's essay & follows them around New York City; Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-375-0859; Mon. at 8, $10.
Hiphop Theater Festival Actors, playwrights, dancers & performers join together for the third-annual celebration of culture & urban roots. This week's highlights incl. Keep Hedz Ringin' (Weds. & Thurs. at 9), Thieves in the Temple by poet Aya De Leon (6/26 & 6/27 at 7:30) & Play Back NYC, theater & improv (Tues. at 6); P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288, www.hiphoptheaterfest.com for sched.; $15-$20 [through 6/29].
Jack Kerouac-Last Call Imagined 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].
Lone Drifter Return of Kevin Maher's solo show feat. nearly 30 characters; St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A) 212-206-1515; Fri. at 10:30, $10, $6 st. [through 8/2].
Love, Janis Homage to the first lady of rock incorporates 19 of her most powerful anthems; the Village Theater, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $45-$100.
Love's Labor's Lost Free Shakespeare in Central Park, 69th St. (Central Park W.), 212-501-4069; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2 [through 7/27].
Molested at the Movies Simone Gad's spoken-word piece about her parents, two Holocaust survivors; Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; Sun. at 4, $10 [through 6/30].
Mortal Coils Five one-acts: "After the Ball," "Domestic Violence," "Friendly Fire," Judgement Call" & "Soul Mates" by Frederick Stroppel, debut at the Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-205-8602; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 7/7].
A Murder at the Church! Whodunit hiphop murder mystery w/music by Jacqueline Hankins; the Actors Playground Theater, 412 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-279-4200; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15 [through 7/7].
New Plays for Young Audiences at the Provincetown NYU's Program in Educational Theatre pres. different staged reading each week. This week, Warped! by Barry Kornhauser; Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal (W. 3rd St.), RSVP 12-998-5867; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, free [through 6/30].
Other Love Rev. Billy's solo retelling of chance encounter on sidewalks of New York; Ontological at St. Marks Theater, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-533-4650; Weds.-Sun. at 8, Sat. at 10, $10 [through 6/23].
Placebo Sunrise extends its run at Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-726-3054; Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 11, $3-$20 [through 6/23].
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.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $20-$75 [through 9/8].
The Prince and the Pauper musicalizes Mark Twain's novel about a man & his doppelganger; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds., Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $40-$55.
Queer@Here Sixth-annual two-week celebration of works by gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered people, which runs in conjunction w/gay pride, continues w/"Bogie the Faggot and His Fabulous Entourage" in The Realm of the Unreal, which incorporates sex, drugs & a "coke-snorting, piano-playing prodigy with the heart of Rufus Wainwright and the soul of Elvis Costello"; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Thurs. at 10:30, $15 [repeats 6/27, through 6/30].
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause Opinionated feminist deals w/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 7, $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, $65 [through 7/21].
Rough Draft Multimedia show incorporating a live band playing punk & country tunes, interpretive dancing & video monitors; Daryl Roth Theater, 20 Union Sq. E. (15th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Fri., Sun. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $20, $15 st. [through 6/29].
Smelling a Rat Find out what happens when exterminator discovers someone else 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 [through 7/14].
The Story of #9 Unusual tale of love set in Cape Cod; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 212-631-1190; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 6/24].
Tales Told Comic bedtime stories for "precocious adults"; West End Theater, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-330-7043; Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, $10, or 2-for-1 for Out Professional members [through 7/2].
Three Prayers Is that all it takes to keep a family together in 1930s New Jersey?; the Independent Theater, 52-A W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-981-5564; Weds.-Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $15-$20 [through 6/30].
Time and the Conways J.B. Priestley's drama set in England just after WWI; Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $30 [through 6/30].
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].
Twelfth Night New York Classical Theatre pres. Shakespeare in Central Park, but the catch is every scene takes place in a different location, so no snoozing!; 97th St. (Central Park W.), 212-252-4531; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, free [through 6/29].
21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com One man's look at rise & fall of the dot-com based on his experience working for Amazon; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45.
Vital Signs Theater festival of new one-acts & short plays from emerging talents; Vital Theater, 432 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/30].
What the Hell's Your Problem: An Evening with Dr. Bob Nathelson Reality theater based on self-help seminar; Paradise Theater, 64 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $25, $15 st. [through 7/14].
When We Dead Awaken closes out the Ibsen series at Century Center for the Performing Arts, 111 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 6/23].