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| 16 Feb 2015 | 06:34

    WEDNESDAY 2/4

    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 .

    GAWK II Second-annual theater & music festival pres. one-woman show "the Orange Girl" (7 p.m.), improv comedy show, "Centralia" (8) & music act, Anonymous Ensemble (10); the Belt Theatre, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-629-6572; $12.

    Lucky Stiff "sucks you into a netherworld where you will be seduced by clowns & sexy sword swallowing strippers"?better leave the kids at home; 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

    Colin Quinn Funny man performs stand-up w/Nick Dipoalo, Gregg Rogell, Godfrey & Kevin Brennan; 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, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].

    "Revolutionary Chickens" Rob Lok's one-man comic take on his family's experiences escaping communist China moves to Wednesdays; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; 9:30, $10.

    Joan Rivers Nipped & tucked b-lister delivers "raunchy, politically incorrect evening" of stand-up & hopefully, some Golden Globes, behind-the-scenes secrets?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs For the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 8, $25.

    Sherod Small performs stand-up alongside Richie Byrne, Steve Marshall, Pete Correale & Carrie Karavas; 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.].

    Dance

    "Double Feature" Susan Stroman's first full-length ballet; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30 [repeats Thurs.].

    Doug Varone & Dancers Varone just might be the Vic Damone of the NY dance scene! You decide based on program "Master-In-Process," incl. world premiere of musical "Castles" & Varone's 1993 classic "Rise"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 7:30].

    THURSDAY 2/5

    Cabaret

    Naughty Baby Stephanie Sellars serves up a "smart, sexy" collection of jazz standards and swinging showtunes?w/musical director David Epstein & bassist Mark Wade; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

    "The Rat Pack Review" No, not P. Diddy & Ashton Kutcher! Kevin James & Frank Bray perform hits by the real boys, "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 .

    Starshine Burlesque Master Jack Fetterman & the Meat Mistress join Dirty Martini & Eva Svensson; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5.

    Comedy

    Automatic Vaudeville Weekly comedy/variety show w/Hilly & Gavin Souchet; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-981-9722; 10, $5.

    Comedy Soapbox Steve Hofstetter, Liam McEneaney & Dave Goldstein join others up on the stand-up soapbox; Nevada Smith's, 74 3rd Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-982-2591; 9, $10.

    Homo Comicus Murray Hill hosts stand-up from hilarious local queers & their friends, incl. Jim David, Julie Goldman & Marga Gomez & the Wau Wau Sisters?quite progressive!; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

    Laff-O-Rama: An Evening of South Asian Comedy Kate Rigg hosts a night of humor feat. South Asian comics Vidur Kapur, Shazia Mirza & Vijai Nathan; Baruch College, Mason Hall, 17 Lexington Ave. (betw. 23rd & 24th Sts.), 212-802-2000; 8:30, $10.

    Dance

    Chinese Folk Dance Co. Generic sounding company brings one-of-a-kind styles to this Lunar New Year Celebration; World Financial Center Winter Garden, West St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-945-0505; 7, free .

    "Cinderzilla" Guess which two stories are combined by De Facto Dance for this evening-length work?; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-7997; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    Makram Hamdan Lebanese-American choreographer pres. three works for his NY debut; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Deborah Hay Dance Co. Make it when the sun shines?group from Austin pres. "The Match"?terrific firestarter; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7:30].

    Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. celebrates its 20th anniversary w/repertory works; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100; 7:30, $25-$50 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].

    FRIDAY 2/6

    Cabaret

    The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Winter line-up of eclectic troupe of vaudeville virtuosos, feat. talented members of Ringling Bros. & Cirque du Soleil; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; 11, $15 [repeats Sat., through 2/28].

    Dancenow/NYC "The dance equivalent of the NY International Fringe Festival," according to the New York Times; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts tango-trapezeing, rowdy, raunchy fun feat. burlesque from Ruby Valentine?"ya gonna luv it"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.

    Happy Hour Salon Singer/comic Joanna Parson hosts performer salon feat. comic Jen Ostrega, singer-songwriter Dane Whitlock & the stand-up of Bethany Pagliolo; Siberia, 356 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-333-4141; 6, $5.

    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 [repeats Sat.].

    The Plunder of Party Island Arrgh, mateys. Join A.J. Silver, Corn Mo, Magic Brian, Chris Rozzi, The Randy Brothers, Zero Boy & the Pirates of the Jollyship the Whiz-Bang for a plank-walking, swash-buckling good time; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; 10, $7.

    Comedy

    Comedy Soap Box Stand-up w/some of NYC's funniest, incl. Dominic Dierkes, Ben Morrison & Mark Manne?repeats Saturday w/different line-up; the Underground Lounge, 955 West End Ave. (107th St.), 212-531-4759; 10, $8.

    Gilligan's Island: the Lost Episodes Marc Adam Smith directs cast of castaways through totally unauthorized parody of the series, revealing secrets incl. how Mrs. Howell packed all her clothes for the three-hour tour; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $10, $8 adv.

    Komedy Kebob Tim Brennan & Pat Rigby host weekly stand-up night?"come for the comedy, stay for the strippers"; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-349-4800; 7, free .

    The McKellog Report Billed as "News You Can't Trust," this improv show skewers the news media; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 9, $7.

    The Mosaic A cast of funny, whip smart improv comics build a show out of random ideas suggested by audience members (ie, they're making this stuff up as they go); Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 8, $7.

    Off the Top of Our Heads Fast-paced, short-form improv from one of the city's best groups; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7 [repeats Sat. at 7].

    Steal This Show "Guaranteed to change your life and give you at least one viable idea."; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $6.

    Sweet Paprika Weekly comedy show w/special guests; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8:30, $5.

    3-Way Mexican Lei Try the Berkovits wit & the nachos grande?also, stand-up from Floridian Duncan Jay & Long Islander Allegra Barnett; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.

    Dance

    Black Dance: Transition and Transformation feat. Sello Pesa (S. Africa), Compagnie Rary (Madagascar), Compagnie Kongo Ba Teria (Burkina Faso); BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockwell & Ashland Pls.), 718-636-4100; 8, $20-$40 [repeats Sat.].

    Jesse Phillips Fein & friends have their turn at "First Weekends New Performance and Discussion Series"; Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (betw. 7th & 8th Sts.), Bklyn, 718-832-0018; 8, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    Silver Brown Dance pres. Danceshout/NEXT?afterschool students perform for the whole community; Speyer Hall at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-352-3101; 5, free .

    "Tribute to Tap Giants" Harold "Stumpy" Cromer wonders if there's a keg in your back pocket as he hosts a nostalgic evening feat. Brooklyn's own Young Hoofers & many more ; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 8, $30-$35.

    SATURDAY 2/7

    Cabaret

    GAWK II Last night of the second-annual theater & music festival feat. musical group One Ring Zero (7 p.m.), comedy shows "the Garrett-Phillips Show" (8) & "the Pumpkin Pie Show" (9) & pop combos the Warwicks (10) & On My Signal (11); the Belt Theatre, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-629-6572; $12.

    Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends feat. "Manhattan's top Madonna impersonator" The One Madiva, special guest The Princess of Power: Paulina, The Enticing Egypt & The Beautiful Barbara. Living legends all; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15-$20.

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

    Le Scandal Striptease, magic & sideshow acts put "downtown edge & dash of Coney Island" on nouveau burlesque & vaudeville show; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 10, $20.

    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.

    The Wau Wau Sisters Will Do Anything for Love The sisters' burlesque show returns to NYC & makes Valentine's Day last all month; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 8, $15.

    Comedy

    The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Joe DeVito emcees stand-up by Ophira Eisenberg, Larry Getlen, Christian Finnegin, Rusty Ward & Brian Kiley; Boudoir Bar at East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.

    Ms. Jackson/Feathers & Flannel "Dripping wet gay improv"?just the way we like it?feat. Heather Gay, Lauren Palmigiano & Louie Pearlman; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $8.

    No Name & a Bag o' Chips "NYC's best damn comedy/variety show" gives away free bags of chips, raffles off door prizes & tells a lot of jokes; Common Basis Theater, 750 8th Ave. (46th St.), 212-414-5420; 11:30, free .

    Poole Party! Ron Poole hosts comedy/variety show feat. stand-up & musical comedy from Marci Lacenere, Alex Brewer, Lauren Antler, Mark McCombs, Craig Coursey, Rob Driemeyer, 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.

    Dance

    Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Hailed "the keeper of Flamenco," Carlota Santana keeps on keepin' on w/her acclaimed company; Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, Campus Rd. (Flatbush Ave.), Bklyn, 718-951-4500; 8, $30.

    Nayikas Dance Theater Co. pres. classical, yet contemporary, ensembles of multiethnic dancers from the South Asian Diaspora; Baruch Performing Arts Center, Nagelberg Theater, 250 E. 25th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-387-1136; 8, $25, $18 st., $12 s.c. [repeats Sun. & Mon.].

    SUNDAY 2/8

    Cabaret

    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; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Kate Shindle performs her show "Me and My Shadow - Songs I've Heard in Pageants," w/numbers by everyone from William Finn to Frank Wildhorn; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-981-9722; 7, $15.

    Comedy

    Friends & Family Josh Haness hosts a comedy night with a "friendly and familial atmosphere"?kick off the week on a gentle note; Beauty Bar, 231 E. 14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-1389; 8, free .

    Gotham City Improv Shampoo Rinse Repeat, Crux, How Bazaar & pembo! groups in two-hour improv show; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.

    Laugh Sucka! or they'll bust a cap in yo' ass! Melanie Klein hosts stand-up from Roger Hailes, Leanna Conley, Sasha Guillaume, Michelle Buteau, Jamar C. White, Joe Polacik, Brian Elliott, Molly Reisner & Amy Mahfouz; Via Della Pace, 48 E. 7th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-253-5803; 7, 1 drink min.

    Middle East Bazaar Comedy showcase feat. NYC's best Arab-American, Iranian, Indian & Muslim comics, w/Tissa Hami, Vijai Nathan, Dean Obeidallah, Lena Rizkallah, Najla Said, Sudha & Maysoon Zayid; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), RSVP 212-595-0850; $10 & 2 drink min.

    The Pussies of Comedy: Revolutions If the name is anything to go by, Todd Montesi's new Sunday night stand-up showcase should be worth a look?John Shin's open mic starts off the evening (8 p.m.); Village Ma, 107 Macdougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-529-3808; 9:30, 1 drink min.

    Dance

    The Treehouse Shakers pres. a dance-play for the whole family, "Desert Travels: Tales from the Middle East"; Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (betw. 7th & 8th Sts.), Bklyn, 718-832-0018; 2, $10, $8 child.

    MONDAY 2/9

    Cabaret

    Jackie Hoffman kvetches alongside pianist Dave Brunetti, under the direction of Michael Schiralli, who directs the complaints; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30, sold out.

    Monday Evening Burlesque Classic, tassle-twirling fun & gets naughty in the front room w/Harvest Moon & Swis X?what else do you have planned for tonight?; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free .

    Show & Tell The crazy O'Debra Twins host a "wet & wild open mic" as performers "have seven minutes in heaven to do whatever the heck they want"; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; 10, $3.

    Comedy

    Eating It Rick Shapiro, Dave Siegel & Eric Drysdale top the list of performers at the popular alternative comedy show; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8:30, $8 incl. free drink.

    Rob Magnotti performs stand-up w/Jessica Kirson, J.J. Ramirez, Steve Byrne, Greg Vacarello & Steve Marshall; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues. at 8:45].

    Colin Quinn Funny man performs stand-up w/Jim Norton, Gregg Giraldo, Godfrey & Keith Robinson; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues. at 9 & 11].

    Dance

    "Configuration" Why, it's a ballet ensemble for the 20th century?NY debut; Peter J. Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, 95th St. (B'way), 212-864-5400; 8, $26.

    Dance Jam Children's Aid Society's weekly improvisational event is open to all forms of movement & movers w/or w/out background in modern or other dance forms, contact improv, martial arts, acting, or release techniques?beginners, disabled, all are welcome; Children's Aid Society, 219 Sullivan St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3074; 8:15, $8.

    TUESDAY 2/10

    Cabaret

    Lilly Lipid's Open Mic Variety Night Share the stage w/acrobats, jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, drag kings & queens, creepy mimes & aerialists, or just sit back & enjoy the madness; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; 9:30, 9 sign-up, $5.

    Comedy

    Homegroan is Where the Heart Is Long-running sketch comedy outfit brings its "high quality low brow humor" to Caroline's; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.

    THEATER

    IN PREVIEWS

    Beautiful Child Nicky Silver's story of "a troubled teacher returning home to his family, who must love and accept who he has become"; Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-353-0303; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 2/24].

    Fiddler on the Roof Alfred Molina stars as Tevye... although you can get the same thing, plus potato pancakes & a smokin' version of "Satisfaction" over at Sammy's Roumanian on Chrystie St.; Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St. (7th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times [opens 2/26].

    The Ladies examines "dictator-brides" Elena Ceausescu, Imedla Marcos, Eva Peron & Jiang Qing; Dixon Place at Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-219-0736; call for times, $10-$25 [opens 2/8, through 2/29].

    Max Morath: Ragtime and Again Songs of Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake, Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin & Irving Berlin; York Theatre, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-615-6966; call for times, $50 [opens 2/8, through 3/14].

    Mother Courage and Her Children Bertolt Brecht on war; Classical Theater of Harlem, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-868-4444; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [opens 2/6, through 2/29].

    Spokesong is set in Northern Ireland during the turbulent 1970s; Storm Theatre, 145 W.46th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $19 [opens 2/12, through 2/28].

    The Stendhal Syndrome Isabella Rossellini & Richard Thomas star in latest by Terrence McNally; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-4052; call for times & prices [opens 2/16].

    RECENTLY OPENED

    Aunt Dan and Lemon Wallace Shawn, star of Princess Bride, co-author of My Dinner with Andre & son of famed New Yorker editor William Shawn, offers new production of his "political horror story"; Kirk Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $50 [through 3/27].

    Big Bill "Bill Tilden was considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, dominating the sport in the 1920s by winning seven U.S. championships. He was also a closeted homosexual"; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) call for times, $60 [opens 2/22, through 5/16].

    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 2/8].

    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 Changeling Children's Theatre troupe puts on Harry Potter backlash play, about "an awkward fairy child who can't seem to fit in among the creatures of Fairyland. But when he's left behind in the human world, Alfred gets a chance to prove his worth and find a home at last"; Vital Theatre Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-0129; mats. Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 3, $14 [through 2/15].

    Courting Mae West in the building of her 1927 incarceration (followed by a look-a-like contest w/"cash" prize); Jefferson Market Jail, 425 6th Ave. (W. 10th St.), 212-243-4434; Sat. at 2.

    Crown Heights "Inspired by the still unresolved events of 1991 in the neighborhood that became synonymous w/racial strife"; All Stars Project, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-941-1234; call for times, $25-$35 [through 3/7].

    Demonstration 2004 "a cultural biography of New York City's Castillo Theatre"; All Stars Project, 543 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-941-1234; Fri. & Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $25-$35 [through 2/15].

    Dolphin Up a Tree Children's musical feat. Tina Talkington, who turns herself into many things incl. a dolphin & a tree; 78th Street Theater Lab, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-873-9050; Sun. at 11 a.m., $12.95 [through 4/8].

    The Duchess of Malfi Always reminds one of that English class in college where your gay-male peer grabbed your face & kissed you open-mouthed to "prove a point about the text"...a remark that nobody, incl. the professor, understood?right, girls?; St. Peter's Church, 346 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-691-6263; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15.

    Fiorello Pulitzer-Prize-hit musical comes to Staten Island; Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace (Snug Harbor Rd.), Staten Island, 718-815-7684; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $25-$35 [through 2/8].

    Golda's Balcony Tova Feldshuh portrays "the rise of Golda Meir from impoverished Russian schoolgirl to prime minister"; Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.

    The Gruffalo London's "Tall Stories Theatre Company" pres. musical version of award-winning picture book by same name; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [through 2/22].

    Gutenberg: The Musical! "The true story of Johann Gutenberg?the man who invented the printing press" (shit, we thought this was about Police Academy cadet, Steve); Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves), 212-366-9176; Weds. at 8 [through 2/25].

    The Life and Times of Barry Goldhubris "A man's ego gets so big, he explodes!"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 5 [through 2/22].

    Little Pitfall "A dark comedy set in a mythical Czech forest about two sisters...and the sexual favors of a young ranger"; Theatre 54, 244-250 W. 54th St. (B'way) Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $20, $16 st./s.c. [through 2/8].

    The Mammy Project "Artist confronts the stereotype of mammy"; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; Sun. at 5, Mon. at 8, $15 [through 2/29].

    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.

    Menopause The Musical "is the parody that chronicles the meeting of four women at a lingerie sale in Bloomingdale's fighting over a black lace bra with nothing in common but memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, wrinkles, plastic surgery, hormones, not enough sex, too much sex, and much more"; Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (2nd Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times & prices.

    Moms "Veteran stage and television actress Clarice Taylor is resurrecting America's first female stand-up comedienne, Jackie "Moms" Mabley, for the off-Broadway stage"; Kirk Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times & prices.

    Moo! The Twisted Tale of Dinky Farms "Animal Farm meets 'Looney Tunes'"; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15.

    The Musical of Musicals?The Musical! "In a comic satire of musical theater genres, one story becomes five musicals, each in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim"; St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-935-2200; call for times, $20-$50 [through 2/8].

    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 [through 2/28].

    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.

    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.

    Nymph Errant "Cole Porter's own favorite among his many musicals"; Medicine Show, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-262-4216; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $20, $15 st./s.c. [through 2/15].

    The Parrot New musical inspired by old Italian folktale as part of the "Give Us Your Children" series; the Flea Theater, 41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $5-$20 [through 2/22].

    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 2/15].

    The Seven Husbands of Harriet Goldberg All eight characters appear to be played by the same actor...; Palace of Variety, 125 W. 42nd St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 877-246-3537; Thurs. at 8, $20, $15 st./s.c.

    Sleepless Fishes "An elctro-accordian, pirate-puppet sea odyssey"?what, no shanties?; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; Fri. at 10, $7 [through 2/20].

    Stampede Theatre Festival "Month-long, midtown staging of new works is downtown in spirit"; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; call for times & prices [through 2/8].

    The Strawberry One-Act Festival kicks off 10th season; Producer's Club II, 616 9th Ave. (betw. W. 43rd & W. 44th Sts.), 212-868-4444; call for times & prices.

    Tangomania "A tango love triangle in music, song and dance"; Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), Sunnyside, 718-729-3880; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $25-$30 [through 3/28].

    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 2/20].

    Who Killed Woody Allen Drew & loads of Woody's exes have schlepped downtown to see it behind his back?why not you?; the Triad, 158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), 212-362-2590; call for times & prices [through 3/6].

    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.

    Women on Fire Starring Judith Ivey; Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (Bleecker St.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [through 2/8].