WEDNESDAY 11/26 WEDNESDAY 11/26 Cabaret Elvis ...
Cabaret
Elvis Has Entered the Building! See dead-on impersonator of the side-burned king of rock 'n roll, occasionally all jazzed up in glitter & gold; Trailer Park Lounge, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10, free .
Lucky Stiff Join the family, the Bindlestiff family, or at least their circus. It's sword-swallowing fun for the entire adult family; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-349-4800; 9, $11.
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney pres. vaudeville reminiscent of Moulin Rouge (minus Nicole Kidman)?feat. singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers & fire workers; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 9:30, $25.
Comedy
Peter Bales Long Island native gives you something to laugh about, w/Jessica Kirson, Russ Meneve, Jim McCue, Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50-$20. [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10:30, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Comedy Salsa Stand-up from the city's best Latin-American comics; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10.
Comedy Therapy The Mo Ho hosts a night of stand-up w/Nicole Korkolis, Stacy Honeycutt, Leanna Conley, Ann Design, Jonathan Martin & John Marshall; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 8, free .
Garlic Breath Fun, relaxed, fascinating open mic w/musicians, comedians & poets...come strut your stuff; Infra-Red Lounge, 210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, 2 drink min.
Dance
Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco Unparalleled flamenco incl. pure traditional & contemporary cutting-edge; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38. [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 2 & 7].
Noche Flamenca Soledad Barrio's Madrid-based troupe displays wide variety of flamenco styles &, of course, the visions of profound passion they conjure up; Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 212-239-6200; 8, $30-$35. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 3].
"Tango y Vida" Tango as you've never seen it before?feat. musicians, dancers (no kidding), a poet & historian; Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330; 8, $35.
THURSDAY 11/27
Cabaret
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 .
Automatic Vaudeville Cracked vaudeville performers Hilly & Gavin Souchet tickle our fancy w/this weekly variety show; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-981-9722; 8, $5.
Starshine Burlesque Master Jack Fetterman & the Meat Mistress pres. an evening w/the World Famous *Bob*, Lady Ace & Miss Kitty; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 10, $5.
Comedy
Uncensored Comedy Greg Wilson pres. stand-upers such as Jim Norton, Godfrey & Dustin Chafin; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 9 & 11, $4 & 1 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 11 & Sat. at 9].
Comedy Soapbox feat. a different stand-up line-up each week.; Nevada Smith's, 74 3rd Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-982-2591; 9, $10.
The Julie Chagrin Show Israeli/British star Chagrin returns to the U.S. after 10 years to perform visual comedy show feat. Rolanda Chagrin & Yafit Hallely?plus vignettes incl. "Lady Nicotine" & "Mime Commentary"; Arclight Theater, 152 W. 71st St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-787-8716; 8, $60. [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Paul Mooney hosts stand-up; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), RSVP 212-757-4100; 10, 22.50 & 2 drink min.
Thursday Night Comedy Show Hogwild hosts a set of new comics each week; Hiroko's Place, 75 Thompson St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-625-1303; 8, 1 item min.
Dance
Flamenco con cuerpo y alma, frijoles y medium Pepsi. Actually, Spanish dancers from Spain?if their show is half as passionate as their flyer...hot damn!; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Sunnyside, 718-729-3880; 8, $28. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].
Niles Ford pres. "A Dream Deferred"?hybrid of ballet, moderm, jazz & street dance in a show about Ford's own law school acceptance; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 7:30, $15. [repeats Fri. & Sat., Sun. at 5].
FRIDAY 11/28
Cabaret
Amateur Burlesque Win $500 for taking it all off at Great American Amateur Striptease contest feat. progressive house & techno beats by DJ Moody; Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 10, $30.
Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts a night of tango-trapezeing, rowdy, raunchy burlesque fun & Canada's Cecilia Bravo (Fluff Girl Burlesque); Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Gasholy Night Karen Mack & Michael Holland will help you burn off that turkey w/their MAC-award winning retro-pop medley; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), RSVP 212-757-0788; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
The Glamazons Miss Ladyfinger, Miss Marabou & Veronica shake up the place (literally) w/glamazing stomping & singing; Meow Mix, 269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688; 9:30, $5.
Let's Duet: A Celebration of Friendship & Song Singers Connie Pachl & Bill Daugherty perform Broadway & jazz standards w/several original pieces; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 6:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Pink Rhino Revue Acrobats, sexy chorus girls & the best talent from Broadway to bohemia, incl. Angelo Iodice (Cirque Du Soleil), Lady Ace, Miss Tickle & Miss Dita Von Teese; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 8:30, $25.
Comedy
Dean Edwards joins Frank Vignola, Kevin Brennan, Vanessa Hollingshead, Lisa Landry for a little stand-up; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7:30, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest. feat. Chuck Sweeney as Peggy Lee, Lisa Kaplan, Ted McElroy, Courtney Knowles, David Maiocco & host Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Komedy Kebob Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby host live comedy in da burg?if you still dare go; Bar 107, 107 N. 6th St. (betw. Berry & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3313; 8:30, free .
No Relation Comedy Show Joe & Anthony DeVito (no relation, ba-da-bum) pres. stand-up by Laurie Kimartin, Bayne Gibby & John Fisch; Jack Dempsey's Pub, 36 W. 33rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-629-9899; 8-10:30, $5 & 1 item min.
Noo Yawk Tawk NY Times touted this improv team, "a superb multi-ethnic group"; Sofia's, 221 W. 46th St. (B'way), 212-719-5799; 11, $10.
Sweet Paprika Their audience is their only family, which is why Josh Hanness, Bob Powers, Erin Foley & Leo Allen pres. stand-up w/host Ophira; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.
3 Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande. Or sign up for some stand-up; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
Dance
"Dance Cuba" Only Lizt Alfonso can get away w/telling Cuba what to do; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 7, $10-$30. [repeats Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5].
New York City Ballet pres. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; call for times, $20-$96.
SATURDAY 11/29
Cabaret
Le Scandal Burlesque Fit for the stars! Drew took it off once before, maybe she'll do it again?food & drink served; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10:15, $20.
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends The Incredible Iggy joins the Sinsational Cindy & the Tempting Miss Tracy for glamorous drag & transgender acts w/DJ Grim's evil beats; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15-$20.
Judy Through the Holidays Tommy Femia brings you a Judy-licious Chrismas; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
The Karaoke Show The Donkey Show creators bring you their rendition of The Comedy of Errors?feel free to rock the mic or grind after the show; China Club, 268 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-398-3800; 7, $35-$55.
Kicking & Screaming Jennifer Jiles pres. the true story of an ex-rockette; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), RSVP 212-981-9722; 8, $25.
"The Rat Pack Review" Kevin James & Frank Bray perform hits by "ol' blue eyes" & the dashing Dean?plus comedy from Al Del Bene; Nolita Tavern, 30 Spring St. (Mott St.), 917-237-1901; 9 & 11, free .
Sinatra Saturdays Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ophira pres. stand-up by Larry Getlen, Karen Sneider, Liam McEneaney, Todd Womack, Bryan Olsen & Jessica Delfino; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Comedy Night Nuyorican Rule creator Angelo Lazada pres. different lineup of the best Latino comics every week; Club Rhumba, 396 E. Treemont Ave. (betw. Anthony & Carter Aves.), Bronx, 718-294-1100; 8, free .
No Name & a Bag o' Chips The best damn comedy/variety show in NY, feat. Allegra Barnett, Pete Glismann, & Chris Griggs; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-414-5420; 11:30.
Poole Party Jump in & take a swim! Nancy Witter, Andrea Roman, Shelagh Ratner & Sidney Myer join host Ron Poole for stand-up; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Ray Ellin pres. the comedy of Kerry McNally, Tim Young, Johnny Lampert, Cory Kahaney, Ellen Cleghorn & JJ Ramirez; 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.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Get your palm read & have a laugh, w/a psychic & a different set of great stand-up comics every week; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
SUNDAY 11/30
Cabaret
"A Little This & That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives a 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song & dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 9, $5.
Big Spender & the Naughty 5 Make your waiters really work for their tips. They act, they sing & they dance, all for you; Marion's, 354 Bowery (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8:30, $3.
"Raelian Cabaret" Chris Rael pres. Fake Brain, Twangy Church of Betty & Nervous Cabaret; Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 8.
Sinema Sideshow Variety show feat. spoken word, grass-roots films & lyrical observations from Andrew J. Lederer?plus live sitcom, "the Talented Ten"; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 7, $7, $5 adv.
Dance
"DANCEOFF!" Duo Terry Dean Bartlett & Katie Workum organize non-competitive talent showcase, feat. collection of modern short works & premieres from the "Downtown & Williamsburg dance scene"; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778, tkts 212-239-6200; 7, $15.
Moscow Classical Ballet Dreaming of a red Christmas? World-renowned, Baryshnikov-producing crew do their acclaimed version of The Nutcracker; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, Campus Rd. (Flatbush Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 3, $35.
MONDAY 12/1
Cabaret
Broadway Spotlight Anika Larsen, known as Shafrika by her family, explores race, her wit & musical talents; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), RSVP 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 8, $12.
Children of Eden Stephen Schwartz & John Caird explore human relationships using classic biblical stories. Proceeds to benefit National AIDS Fund & York Theatre Company; York Theatre, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), res. req. 212-868-4444, www.smarttix.com; 7, $100.
Michael Feinstein This Grammy-nominee will enchant you w/his soothing piano renditions of jazz classics; Feinstein's at the Regency, 540 Park Ave. (61st St.), 212-339-4095; 8:30, $60 & $30 min.
Monday Evening Burlesque Miss Saturn & Julie Atlas Muz lead classic tassle-twirling fun; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free .
Something Wonderful Pam Tate perfoms pieces from her new CD, feat. Roger & Hammerstein, Jacques Brel & Sting. Cash only; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), RSVP 212-255-5438; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
Colin Quinn joins Dov Davidoff, Mitch Fatel, Tony Daro, Godfrey & Greg Rogell for stand-up; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.
"Eating It" Allison Castillo pres. comedy w/Jon Fisch, Clara Bijl, Ross Bennett, Jay Oakerson & Demetri Martin; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8 incl. free drink.
Colin Quinn Stand-up from the Tough Crowd host & comics Dov Davidoff, Mitch Fatel, Tony Daro, Godfrey, Greg Rogell; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Sherrod Small Stand-up w/Richie Byrne, Steve Byrne, Carrie Karavas, Pete Correale; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Movement Research pres. Jennifer "Thurman" Monson, Anna "A.A." Azrieli, Abby "Frazier" Crain, Samuael "Mad Consecutive Vowels" Topiary; Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-0351; 8, free .
TUESDAY 12/2
Cabaret
Everything About Yuriko Pagoda Yuriko explores identity in her one-woman cabaret. Cash only; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Loving You: The Songs & Stories of Elvis Presley Teri Lynn Paul pays tribute to the king; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
The Savage Breast Rock 'n' roll variety show feat. comedy, music & burlesque; the Hook, 18 Commerce St. (betw. Richards & Columbia Sts.), Red Hook, 718-797-3007; 10, $7.
Comedy
Look On the Bright Side Knuckle Head Deli Productions pres. Kimmy Gatewood, performing her rock 'n' roll comedy album live?w/guest Ritch Duncan; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; 9, $5.
Mistero Buffo A fast-paced, off-the-wall version of Dario Fo's work; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $5.
A Night of 50 Tits Bad-ass comedy from 25 queens of comedy & their pairs of tits; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-333-4141; 7, $5.
The Richie Byrne Show An innovative new variety show feat. an comedy, music & sketches. Incl. Ted Alexandro, Devon Richards, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Eden Riegel & Olga Sofnovska; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Sherrod Small teams up w/Steve Byrne & Shaolin's Richie Byrne for stand-up; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50.
Stand-up feat. a different set of comics every week; HA! Comedy Club, 369 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th), 212-977-3884; 6:30. 7:30. 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Dance
"Alladeen" Now Disney can't sue this riveting cross-media collaberation; BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), 718-636-4100; 7:30, $20-$45.
Kenneth King dances w/Frances Alenikoff in conjunction w/publication of King's new book; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12.
Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal Energetic combo of ballet, jazz & modern dance harkens back to the styles of Damphousse, Muller & Roy; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $38.
THEATER
The Last Supper "Honest-to-God dinner theater" in the playwright's own pad; Ed Schmidt's Apartment, 154 W. 27th St., #4W (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 718-499-7758; Fri. & Sat. at 7, $50-$75. [opens 12/14].
RECENTLY OPENED
Anna in the Tropics Jimmy Smits makes his B'way debut in Pulitzer-Prize winning play; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $81.25-$21.25.
Birdy A new play by Naomi Wallace, adapted from the novel by William Wharton (which the Nick Cage film was based on); The Women's Project Theatre, 424 W. 55th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $45 [through 12/28]
Carnival Knowledge "A gasp-inducing journey into the subculture of circus and sideshow"; Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (6th Ave.), 212-691-1555; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Starring Ashley Judd, Jason Patric & Ned Beatty; Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $86.25-$66.25.
The Chalk Garden Play by Enid Bagnold made into film starring Hayley Mills; Center Stage, 48 W. 21st St., 4th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 718-274-7966; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10.
Children of Eden B'way stars perform to benefit National AIDS Fund; Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr. (betw. 120th & 121st Sts.), 212-870-6784; 7, $100-$5,000.
Diss Diss and Diss Dat "A new hiphop musical based on the music of the Funke Natives, well-known Harlem rappers of the late 80s and early 90s"; Henry St. Settlement Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; Wed.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 12/14]
Eat Fest: Fall 2003 "Ambitious, short-play festival"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 12/21]
An Evening w/Johnny Valiant Two-time World Wide Wrestling Federation champion in monologue about life on the mat; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Sat. at 10, call for price.
The Exonerated Four real-life, former death-row inmates who were eventually acquited portray themselves for one week in long-runnng, off-B'way play; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; call for times & prices.
Fathers and Sons Based on the novel by Ivan Turgenev; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; Sat. & Mon. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, $20 [through 12/1]
The Good Faith: 1940-1990 "Musical drama of good intentions, betrayal & misplaced devotion among Jehovah's Witnesses"; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; call for times, $15 [through 12/14]
Holiday From the author of The Philadelphia Story; Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (betw. 4th & 5th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-595-0547; call for times, $15, $12 st./s.c [through 12/14]
Hoopla, Such Is Life "Theater and music in roaring-twenties Berlin"; Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St. (5th Ave.), 212-294-8301; Wed. at 7.
Jackie Mason Laughing Room Only Jackie goes burlesque w/singing dancers, no less; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$90.
The Lark "In this classic drama, which is surprisingly humorous, this fabled telling by Jean Anouilh about the life and legend of Joan of Arc is literally dramatized in front of Joan's persecutors"; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-868-4444; Wed.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $25 [through 12/21]
The Legacy Codes "Inspired by the nuclear espionage case of Dr. Wen Ho Lee, the Chinese-American scientist accused of giving nuclear secrets to the People's Republic of China"; West End Theater Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-362-3328; Wed. at 7, $39-$45.
Life Interrupted Spalding Gray's latest work-in-progress; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Sun. & Mon. at 7:30, $20 [through 12/29]
Lilia! Libby Skala plays her grandmother, a Hitler refugee turned zipper factory employee turned Broadway star; Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Mon. & Tues. at 7, $20 [through 12/23]
Mahler: the Man Who Was Never Born "A stranger from another universe...a troubled young man...and a beautiful woman seer will embark upon a journey to change the course of history, but the history of which world"?just a wee bit over our heads; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $15-$20 [through 12/21]
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; call for times, $22.50.
Moo! The Twisted Tale of Dinky Farms "Animal Farm meets 'Looney Tunes'"; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Wed.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 11/29]
My Big Gay Italian Wedding Needless to say, the plot revolves around a few obstacles to a traditional Catholic affair...; Actor's Playhouse, 100 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Christopher Sts.), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 10, mat. Sat. at 3, $40.
No Exodus "A barefoot and stuttering Shepard is approached by God and asked to go back to Egypt to confront the powerful Pharaoh. Armed with little more than a phrase, 'I am that I am,' he unhappily obliges"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times & prices [through 12/6]
The Nuclear Family You decide which family member each of these three men portray, they make up the songs; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20.
Recent Tragic Events The press release contains no summary of the plot, but does breathlessly reveal the author, Craig Wright (Six Feet Under), & the lead?the horrific Heather Graham; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times.
The Rivals Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 18th century farce; Theatre 80, 80 St. Mark's Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times & prices [through 12/7]
Roadhouse: The Stage Version of the Cinema Classic that Starred Patrick Swayze, Except This One Stars Taimak from the 80s Cult Classic The Last Dragon Wearing a Blonde Mullet Wig It seems obvious there is only one, or rather two, things to add: Who will replace Jeff Healey & Sam Elliott; Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 718-637-3527; call for times & prices [through 12/6]
A Rockette's Tail Just in time for the holidays, but leave the kiddies at home; Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 1/4]
Russian Strip Set in 1950s-era Soviet Union, plays in conjunction w/An American Heart (about "Jebediah Hankering, an aging, alcohol-swilling reprobate, ensconced in a medical center by his self-righteous sister"; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-627-2961; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $19 [through 12/23]
Taboo Boy George & Rosie O'Donnell pull a Thelma & Louise...but will someone yell "cut" before they hit the rocks?; Plymouth Theater, 236 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $80-$100.
Tales from the Manhattan Woods New musical based on Die Fledermaus; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-502-0318; call for times, $24.50-$37.50.
Tape "pits two best friends against each other when one tries to get the other to reveal that he date raped a girl they both went out with in high school ten years before"; The Flatiron Playhouse, 119 W. 23rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [through 12/20]
Terrotica: An Erotic Nightmare "is about the link between fear and arousal"; Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts), 212-966-4844 or 212-358-3657; Wed.-Sat. at 8, mat Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 11/30]
What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience members at random (via raffle) to reveal their past lives & "hidden talents"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $35 [through 1/9]
Wicked New musical inspired by the novel inspired by the novel/movie The Wizard of Oz (& starring Joel Grey); Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $40-$100.