STAGE WEDNESDAY 8/15 Cabaret An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show ...

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Cabaret

An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show tunes & more w/Steve Marzullo; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues].

The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron "Hot Rod" 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. & Mon.].

Raven-O Jazz & blues cabaret feat. Ben Allison, Frank Kimbrough, Mike Sarin; Wilson's, 201 W. 79th St. (betw. Amsterdam Ave. & B'way), 212-769-0100; 10 & 11:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

Comedy

All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Brian Scolaro, Kevin Hart, Warren Holstein, Ben Bailey & Russ Meneve; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

Gilbert Godfried Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $18 & 2 drink min.

Otto & George Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $17 & 2 drink min.

Angel Salazar Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Al Ducharme, Nancy Redman, Hood, Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs.-Sun].

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel, Dave Attell, Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues.].

Dance

Badenya Les Freres Coulibaly Seven dancers take from the traditions of Africa; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Josie Robertson Plaza; Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-840-0770; 6, free.

Ballet Tech Co. mixes it up w/four very different works, 1989's "Ah Scarlatti"; solo "Kore" danced by Buffy Miller; contemporary duet "Yo Shakespeare"; plus Bothy Band & John Cunningham's "the Jig Is Up"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-242-0800; 8, $35 [repeats Thurs., Fri. & Sat.].

Cortez & Co. Contemporary ballet feat. somber "Evening Winds" & Cortez's signature "EarthBeat"; Bryant Park, 6th Ave (betw. 40th & 42 Sts.), 212-439-4615; 6, free.

Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago African traditions; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Damrosch Park Bandshell, B'way (62nd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, free [repeats Thurs.].

Spun/Uktena Third Rail Dance pres. two interesting combinations?Zach Morris' blend of African folk tales w/hiphop/rave culture plus Tom Pearson's fusion of modern Native American experiences & Cherokee myths; the University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-420-8877; 10:30, $12 [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

THURSDAY 8/16

Cabaret

Bob Bisaccia Bows to demand & provides more "American popular standards," w/Bill Gerhardt, Dmitri Kolesnik, Johnny Bollinger, Jed Levy; the Hideaway Cabaret, 32 W. 37th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-947-6428; 7:30, $5 & $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/30].

Sue Gandy w/John Wallowitch on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410l; 8:30, cover & $10 min.

Steve March Torme Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 9, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Fri., Sat. & Sun.].

Comedy

Amazing Adventures of Laura Burkell Laura transforms lesser known musicals into fairy tales using a little bit of everything; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8, $10 & 2 drink min.

Finding One Strike Anywhere ensemble journeys inside the tortured soul of an ad-exec running on "drugs, diets & dogma" via maskwork, photography, music & more; St. Clements Theater, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.); 212-501-4542; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun., through 8/26].

Little Cool Papa Little Bell Special Guest Stars are back w/a vengeance, bringing comedy like "Shat Chat"?William Shatner as a shock jock?BTW, this fall, Shatner is hosting the U.S. version of Iron Chef!; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-615-6787; 8, $10 [through 8/23].

Stephen Lynch Performs twisted love songs; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $15 & 2 drink min.

Kevin Pollak Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $24.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

Wendel Mania Episode 5: Wise Guys, Guidos & Pansies Wise-cracking Jersey heteros combined w/mouthy NYC homos equals funny; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

Dance

Noche Flamenca Madrid-based troupe perform music, dance, song & improv about the history of flamenco; Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 8:30, $25 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

FRIDAY 8/17

Cabaret

Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated fifties classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $20 & 2 drink min.

An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show tunes & more w/Steve Marzullo; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 8:30 & 11, $30 & $15 min. [repeats Sat.].

Into the Night Piano Lounge w/Rick Leonard & friends; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 10:45, free [repeats Sat.].

Avery Sommers Debuts w/Alex Rybeck on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410, 8:30, cover & $10 min. [repeats Mon.]

Comedy

Asian Sings the Blues Filey A. Matias & the Oops Guys comedy troupe perform crazy karaoke spoofs of cabaret acts (way to confuse the listings, people); Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877; 10:15, $12.

Cow Revolution Improv that's a "stampede of bovine comedy;" Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

Curses Sketch comedy in an old bathhouse lifted by the rising tide of Park Slope; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave., Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 8, $15 [repeats Mon.].

Al Ducharme Stand-up w/Keith Robinson, Rod Reyes; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 [repeats Sat.].

Fidget Improv for those who can't stay still; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10, $7.

First Amendment Reunion 1980s improv comedy troupe unites tonight only; HomeGrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-353-7716; 8, $10.

Frogmen of Gowanus Sketch comedy in an old bathhouse; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave., Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 10, $10.

Jim Carrane is Living in a Dwarfs House One-man show from the victim of an undisclosed apartment's history; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, $7.

Ka-baam! Sauperheroes & their whimsical lives; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; 8, $10 [through 8/24].

Rob Magnotti Stand-up w/Wali Collins, Pete Correale; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30; $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun.].

Jim Norton Stand-up w/Pete Correale, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, DC Benny, Russ Meneve & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

Pumpkin's Allstars Anthony Carter hosts pros & rookies for an everything evening; Cafe Alyss, 222 Thompson St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-696-6750; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel, Dave Attell, Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

The Rhythm of Laughter King's of Comedy produce clean entertainment w/Mike Estime, Greg Carey, Peaches Rodriguez, Jason Andors?benefit for Harlem Week's scholarship fund; Aaron Davis Hall, 135th St. (Convent Ave.), 212-650-7148; 8 & 10.

George Rogell Stand-up w/Rich Franchese, Dan Natureman, Jim Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 10 & 11:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 11 p.m. & 12 a.m., $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.]

Dance

Monte/Brown Dance Promises elegance & fluid movements; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Damrosch Park Bandshell, B'way (62nd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, free.

SATURDAY 8/18

Cabaret

Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli Live! Christine Pedi & Tommy Femia perform as this legendary duo; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's hits from the 50s w/an 11 piece orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $20 & 2 drink min.

Va Va Voom Room Combination of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez, Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 8:30, $15.

Comedy

Gotham Beyond Improv's voyage through the imagination; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $7.

Hot Passion Underground Music Dance Jam feat. performance artist Frank Moore & his Cherotic All-Star Band; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (Stanton St.), 2nd fl., 212-673-4182; call for time, free.

Next Big Broadway Musical Completely improvised musical; HomeGrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-353-7716; 8, $10.

Poole Party "an ever changing slate of high talent..." regulars incl. Ron Poole, Nancy Witter, Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel, Dave Attell, Greer Barnes; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 7:30, 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min.

the Quorum Bare bones long form improv; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 10, $8.

George Rogell Stand-up w/Rich Franchese, Dan Natureman, Jim Mendrinos; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 8, 10 & 11:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

Underground Comics Curtis B Sterling hosts stand-up; Brooklyn Lyceum, the Geloscopic, 227 4th Ave., Park Slope, 718-857-4816; 10:30, $5.

Dance

Absolutely Abreast (Version 3.0) Boston's Monkeyhouse performs five propped dances incl. "Passing the Barre," "Relentless Reigns," "Phallic Fallacy"; Fringe Festival, the Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-420-8877; 3:45, $12.

Eva Dean Dance Four contemporary movement pieces incl. "Balls, Balls, Balls" w/100-ball waterfall; "Subterranean Day" set in a surreal subway station; "Brazilian Rain," which is infused w/traditional Brazilian rhythms; plus social commentary piece "Welcome Back"; 212-420-8877, 888-FringeNYC; 11, $12 [repeats Sun.].

SUNDAY 8/19

Cabaret

Three B's Plus Eileen Fulton performs Berstein, Berlin & Brel, as part of ASCAP singer/songwriter series; Firebird Cafe, 363 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-586-0244; 7, $20 & $15 min.

Lost World Jack Crosely's trib. to the flipside of the 60s, performing music by Elvis, Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bing Crosby; the Slipper Room 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 9:30, $6.

No Strings Renee Smith w/Lauri Young on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410, 5:30, cover & $10 min.

Organized Chaos Thom Christopher Warren w/Michael Lavine on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410, 8:30, cover & $10 min.

Comedy

Asian Sings the Blues Filey A. Matias & the Oops Guys comedy troupe perform crazy karaoke spoofs of cabaret acts; Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877, 3, $12.

Laurie Kilmartin Stand-up w/Mike King, Greg Rogell, Chris Murphy, Peter Fogel; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233, 9, $5 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.]

Rabbit Host Carl Kelsh mixes comics w/new talent hosts; Revival, 129 E. 15th St., (betw. Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), 212-253-8061; 9, free.

Dance

Moondance Swinging time w/George Gee's Jump Jive & Wailers; Pier 25, 212-627-2020 x213; for more info [repeats Mon.].

MONDAY 8/20

Cabaret

Avery Sommers w/Alex Rybeck on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410, 8:30, cover & $10 min.

Comedy

Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, DC Benny, Warren Holstein, Bi Jay & Dean Edwards; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

Hood Stand-up w/Vic Henley, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne, Billy Burr, Al Ducharme; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50.

Jolley On The Spot No genre is spared when Lisa Jolley, accompanied on piano by Frank Spitznagel, spins a musical around the audience, w/"no script, even less rehearsal"; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $10 & 2 drink min. [through 8/27].

New Talent Night Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7 & 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Squirrel: The Trouble With Boots Comics from the Upright Citizens Brigade subject audiences to one "nutty tale" after another; 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5 [through 8/27].

TUESDAY 8/21

Cabaret

An Intimate Evening w/Sam Harris Show tunes & more w/Steve Marzullo; Arci's Place, 450 Park Ave S. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-532-4370; 9, $30 & $15 min.

Comedy

Beneath the Planet of the O'Donnellogues John O'Donnell's performs the third collection of his one-man show; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

Blue Collar Show Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

Hood Stand-up w/Vic Henley, Nancy Redman, Richie Byrne, Billy Burr, Al Ducharme; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50.

Hot 97's Phat Tuesday Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7:30, $16.50 & 2 drink min.

Joan Rivers Bringing new material to the club that gave her a start?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & guide dogs for the blind; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438, res. req.; 9, $25 & 2 drink min.

Dance

American Indian Dance Theater Unparalleled gathering of Native American dancers?nice debunking of Chris Rock's comment that you never see more than two Indians together in public; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Damrosch Park Bandshell, B'way (62nd St.), 212-875-5108; 8, free.

Dance, The Spirit of Cambodia Proeung Chhieng directs 72 dancers in several Cambodian works from the 50s & 60s incl. "Reamker," "Robam Tunsaong," "Chhayam," & more; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.

From China w/Love Chinese American Arts Council presentation; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, Josie Robertson Plaza; Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-840-0770; 5, free.

Theater

PREVIEWS/OPENING

Mr. President Play in repertory w/Forbidden Broadway at Douglas Fairbanks Theater, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices [opens 8/31].

Urine Town: The Musical Tale of love, corruption & greed in Gotham; Henry Miller Theater, 124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. at 2:15, Sat. at 2, call for prices [opens 9/10].

JUST OPENED

American Living Room Festival The best cabaret work from new directors at Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 for prices & complete sched. [through 9/2].

Bat Theater Co. Pres. five shows in repertory incl. Billy the Kid & 19th-century melodrama No Mother to Guide Her; the Flea, 41 White St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-226-0051; call for times & prices [through 9/10].

Bombshell! The last days of Marilyn Monroe; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-741-6436; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 9/30].

Communications from a Cockroach Archy & his friend Mehitabel the cat explore underbelly of NYC, based on 1906 Don Marquis series; 212-479-7710 for location; call for times, free [through 9/16].

Dead End & Two Gentlemen of Verona Repertory at Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-807-4971; call for times, free [through 8/26].

Down South Comedy about housewife during Cuban Missile Crisis; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-239-6200 for times & prices [through 9/9].

Finding One Story of woman's "journey inward" inspired by Siddhartha, which you've read already, right?; St. Clement's Church, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-501-4542; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/26].

George Gershwin Alone Musical biography; Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $65 [through 9/2].

Gratuitus Nudity Monologues by actors in the buff come to Barrio, 99 Stanton (1st Ave.), 212-229-8319; call for times, $10 [through 8/30].

Henry IV: Part I Blunt Theater Co. take Shakespeare's finest & add Mafia angle; La Plaza Cultural, 608 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-340-4773; call for times, free [through 8/26].

How Happy Barbies Are Comic story of Latina who aspires to be as perfect as her Barbie, plays in all five boroughs; 212-354-1293 for location, times & prices [through 8/26].

How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth It Is to Have a Thankless Child Didn't Kevin's mom say that on the Wonder Years? King Lear adaptation; 104th St. Community Garden, 104th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Manhattan Ave.), 212-604-4917; call for times, free [through 8/26].

If You Ever Leave Me I'm Going With You Love & marriage w/Renee Taylor & Joseph Bologna; Cort Theater, 138 W. 48th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $30-$65.

La Lupe Her life, her destiny?starring Sully Diaz & presented in English & Spanish; 212-239-6200 for location & times, $25, $20 st./s.c.

Life Is a Dream Romantic drama famous in Spain; La Plaza Cultural, 608 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-459-9017; Fri. & Sun. at 8, free [through 8/19].

Life's a Pizza! Portrait of Sicilian American family that doesn't sound racist at all; 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Sat. at 8, $20 [through 8/25].

Lobby Hero Murder mystery set in a lobby; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-967-9077; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2 & Sun. at 3, $45-$50 [through 9/2].

Martinis Before Breakfast Comedy about life & times of Marlene Dietrich; Theater Studio, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-719-0500; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 5, $18.

The Moon in Vain The "5th act" of Chekhov's the Seagull, written by Rae C. Wright & Lee Gundersheimer; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 8, $20-$15 [through 8/30].

Much Ado About Nothing Set in swinging 60s London, w/great costumes; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $30 [through 9/16].

NY Fringe Festival Fifth annual feat. theater & dance troupes from a round world; Fringe NYC, 196-198 Stanton St. (Ridge St.), 212-420-8877 or www.fringenyc.org for times, prices & complete sched. [through 8/26].

The Patients Are Running the Asylum Traveling, outdoor musical comedy; 212-254-1109 for locations, times & prices [through 9/16].

The Pirates of Penzance Outdoor performance on four-mast ship, the Peking; South St. Seaport (Pier 17), 212-239-6200; call for times, $50 [through 9/30].

Please God...No Wedding or Shooting at the End! Takes one "inside the mysterious funhouse of Anton Chekhov's mind."; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 9/2].

Quicksand Rock 'n' roll noir; St. Marks Studio Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-613-8718; Weds. at 3:45, Fri. at 9:30, mat. Sun. at 12, $11 [through 8/29].

Repertorio Espanol Thirty-third season of Hispanic-American theater, both new & repertory works performed; Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org for times, prices & complete sched. [through 8/26].

Saint Lucy's Eyes Ruby Dee returns to Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 3, $20-$55

The Seagull Written by Checkov, but part of Shakespeare in the Park w/John Goodman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kevin Kline, Meryl Streep & Christopher Walken; the Delacorte Theater, 81st St. (Central Park W.), 212-539-8650 for ticket info & times, free [through 8/19].

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Don't want to camp out in front of the Public Theater? Check out annual festival's production of the Tempest; 85 Ludlow St. (betw. Broome & Delancy Sts.), 212-358-5096; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, free [through 8/25].

The Shirkers Five Harvard grads go to LA to write a sitcom about five Harvard grads who go to LA to write a sitcom about five Harvard grads; Altered Stages, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-946-5403; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, $15 [through 8/25].

The Show of the Century Musical revue of best songs & dance numbers of the last century is a little late on the whole rate-the-last century tip; South St. Seaport, 40 Peck Slip (betw. Front & South Sts.), 212-791-STAR; Fri. & Sat. at 8, call for price [8/26].

69 Another boat deal?off-B'way cruise revisits year of fun w/psychedelic hits aboard the Star; Pier 40 W. Houston (West Side Hwy), 212-307-7171; call for times & prices.

Slanguage South Bronx performance troupe; New York Theater Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-780-9037; call for times, $35.

Squirrel: The Trouble with Boots UCB players explore online dating & other timely topics; 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; Mon. at 9:30, $5 [through 8/27].

The Stampede Round-up of new work incl. Seven Seconds, Rattlesnakes, the Other Shore & more; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-501-2282 for times, prices & complete sched. [through 8/25].

Tarnish Musical about young girl who has child out of wedlock; Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-420-8877 or www.FringeNYC.org for times, $12 [through 8/26].

The Tempest An Artemis & the Wild Things production; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-946-1777; Thurs. & Sat. at 7, call for price [through 8/18].

A Thousand Clowns Tom Selleck plays Murray Burns in revival of Herb Gardner comedy directed by John Rando; Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40-$77.50.

Tick, Tick...Boom! Musical about young composer turning 30 & losing his shit; Jane Street Theater at the Hotel Riverview Ballroom, 113 Jane St. (West Side Hwy.), 212-924-8404 for times & prices [through 11/4].

Too Rustic! Big Pappy & the boys come to the city & get bamboozled by modern version of Fagin & Co.; Chelsea Playhouse, 125 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-358-5956; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 8/26].

Topdog/Underdog Dark comedy about competitiveness & hatred between two brothers named Lincoln & Booth, starring Don Cheadle from Traffic; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $50 [through 9/2].

True Myth Based on writings of David Wojnarowicz, activist for arts & the gay community; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), RSVP 718-638-5983; call for times, $15 [through 8/19].

The Whistle Linas Phillips' one-man show about guys who yell at girls; the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-206-1515; Thurs. at 8, $5 [through 8/30].

The Twilight Series A play about killing time; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.here.org; Thurs.-Sun. at 7, $12-$15 [through 8/19].

Vortex Noel Coward, directed by Trip Cullman; 383 W. 12th St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-971-1026; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, $15.