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| 16 Feb 2015 | 06:11

    WEDNESDAY 4/30

    Cabaret

    "An American in Paris" Supper club welcomes back singer & pianist Steve Ross, performing French-inspired songs written by Americans incl. Cole Porter & Oscar Hammerstein & trib. to French performers incl. Maurice Chevalier; Stanhope Park Hyatt, 995 5th Ave. (betw. 80th & 81st Sts.), 212-650-4737; 8:30, $40 & $25 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30].

    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 [repeats Thurs.].

    Low Burlesque, Gin & Jazz Slip back a few decades at speakeasy-type space w/classic cocktails & ambience; this week catch World Famous Pontani Sisters & DJ Muor Wiselwod's r&b, jazz & old country; Low, 81 Washington St. (betw. Front & York Sts.), DUMBO, 718-222-1569; 8, free.

    Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney ups the ante for fabulous w/song, dance, comedy & vaudeville; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.

    Open Stage Jamie Stellini hosts night where anyone can overtake mics, amps, etc. to brandish poetry, comedy & music?it ain't called "open" for nothing; Infrared Lounge, 210 Rivington (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, free.

    "Theatre Songs" Karen Akers sings classics by Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch & more, plus songs from the original Nine, for which she received Tony nomination; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800 ext.159; 9, $50 & $20-$50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].

    Comedy

    "The Best of the Comics Roundtable" New weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio & Al Del Bene showing off how they've honed their comedic skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st./military.

    Eight Is Never Enough! Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show feat. good ol' sketch comedy & improv?plus plenty of satire & impersonations; the Shea Theatre, 303 W. 42nd (at 8th Ave.), 800-630-7144; 9, $20 incl. unlimited drinks & food.

    Fancy Julie Klausner's one-woman show "celebrates the ugliest of female stereotypes" in fun musical comedy; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.

    "No Relation" Anthony DeVito & Joe DeVito share no DNA, but they both have uncommon talent for comedy, on display tonight w/Andres du Bouchet, Allison Castillo & Donny Moss; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 9, $5 & 2 item min.

    Graham Norton: Red-Handed Those Brits are so wacky! Few more so than Graham Norton, host of popular BBC talk show & outrageous comedian, known to leave his audience rolling in the aisles; East 13th Street Theater, 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.) 8, $40 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].

    Texas Toast Black comedy from troupe "dedicated to theater w/no redeeming social value" follows Southern family going through endless trials & tribulations that'll make you laugh & feel better about your own life; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15.

    Dance

    Andrew Jannetti & Dancers Neo-romantic ensemble celebrates 20th season w/metaphorical excursion "Dancing With My Father"?plus "Water Cello Dreams," set to Bach's Cello Suite, "Much Ado," "Fallen Angel," "Moonwater" & "Puddle Bump"; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 7:30, $20 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    Limón Dance Co. feat. revivals "New Dance Variations & Conclusions," "The Unsung" & "The Moor's Pavane." Show incl. premiere of "Phantasy Quintet"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Sat. at 2, Sun. at 7:30, Tues. at 8, through 5/11].

    New York City Ballet pres. "Donizetti V," "Agon" & "In G Major"; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $30-$68.

    THURSDAY 5/1

    Cabaret

    "Fisherman's Famous San Francisco Burlesque" feat. live music & performances by weekly headliners Harvest Moon & Julie Atlas Muz, backed by the Xylophonic Orchestra; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10 & 11:30, $5.

    Comedy

    Dave Attell Comic from the Daily Show & his own Insomniac will keep you awake laughing; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 Bíway (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10:30, $28.50-$30 [Fri. & Sat. at 8, 10:30, 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 8].

    Homo Comicus: Cirque du So Gay Bob Montgomery hosts gay & gay-friendly comics incl. Jim David, Judy Gold, Julie Goldman & Lisa Kaplan in show that straight fuddy-duddies only wish they could put together; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

    "One More...If You're Buying!" Smart sketch ensemble Faulty Logic pres. night of "scenes, songs & social satire"; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 10:30, $7-$15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 5].

    Playmobiles Above Kleptomania creator Erik Marcisak pres. Spanish improv group; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8, $10, $8 st./s.c.

    "The Thursday Report" Comedy group's witty improv takes on the enormous task of getting you to laugh about current events, media coverage & the crazy world in general; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.50.

    Dance

    Andrew Jannetti & Dancers pres. nocturnal movements & shadow play in "Nightshades." Show also feat. brooding pieces "Outsider," "Isolation" & "Whisper"; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 212-415-5552; 8, $20 [repeats Sat. at 8].

    Danspace Project Series pres. Johannes Wieland & dancers in "Beneath," a new work combining conceptual themes w/technical movements; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $12 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Limón Dance Co. pres. "The Unsightful Nanny," a dark comedy inspired by Edward Gorey's work?plus revivals "Intervention," "Transfiguration," "Psalm" & "Etude"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 2, through 5/11].

    "m.o." Choreographer Alejandra Martorell performs new work that "explores levels of non-intimacy" w/dancers Sigal Bergman & Savitri Durkee; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 5].

    "The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. female ensemble, LAVA's "High Tide," set to music by the Butchies & Guy Yarden; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $32 [repeats Fri.-Sun., through 5/18].

    PuffinDance Festival Patricia Kenny Dance Collection pres. "solo duet trio quartet quintet," a chic "mix of athleticism, virtuosity and the sublime"; Puffin Room, 435 Broome St. (betw. B'way & Crosby St.), 212-343-2881; 7:30, $10 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7:30].

    FRIDAY 5/2

    Comedy

    "Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "the Royal We," "the Cowboy & John," "Fade In" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    Kevin Flynn Stand-up w/Andrew Kennedy, Sam Greenfield & Tom Schilue; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Ardie Fuqua w/Angelo Lozado, Frank Vignola, Sue Costello & Ted Alexandro unleashing some fierce stand-up; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 item min. [repeats Sat.].

    The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographer Jim Graham & burlesque artist Bex offer up "humorous & educational exploration of modern pornography"?w/clips, of course!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m., $15, $20 couples, 18+ [repeats Sat.].

    Louis Ramey holds his own in delivering stand-up to the crowd; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. JJ Ramirez, Ellen Cleghorn, Buddy Bolton & Vanessa Hollingshead?www.ComicStripLive.com; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.

    Dance

    Melissa Briggs Dance Dancers & musicians explore urban isolation, intensity & speed in "citySTORY"?plus "Other Stories" feat. "Armistice," based on Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead & "Epilogue"; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), 718-482-3512; 9, $15 [repeats Sat. at 9, Sun at 8].

    Swan Lake New York City Ballet pres. their full-length version of the beloved classic, choreographed by Peter Martins after George Balanchine; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $30-$68 [through 5/13].

    SATURDAY 5/3

    Cabaret

    The Amazing Russello Pleasuredome offers early show, for those who can't make their annual extravaganza, feat. magician Steve Cuiffo's favorites from last year & after party; Combustive Arts, 250 Varet St. (betw. Bogart & White Sts.), Bklyn, 718-390-8825; 8, $15.

    Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.

    Judy Garland Live! Judy Garland is back, via Tommy Femia, & performing classic hits incl. Stormy Weather, as well as tunes she never got to.; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Comedy

    The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Susan Prekel hosts show w/stand-up comics incl. Jon Corbett, Vin Durham & Liz Laufer; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9, $5 & 1 drink min.

    Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock?www.ComicStripLive.com; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.

    "The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night" Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch host stand-up comics Sean Conroy, Todd Womack, Paul Horrocks, Ed Herror & Jessica Delfino, plus sketch artists Keith & Josh w/music by The Spicy Meat Brothers; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.

    "The Nuclear Family" Three radioactive...er, red-hot guys pres. always-evolving musical about American family based on audience suggestions; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 10:30, $12.

    "Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    "The Tommy Koenig Show" Tommy hosts comedy & music artists Ann Design, Chris Gannon, Jason Bercy & Molly Resiner; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.

    Dance

    Brockport Alumni Dance Showcase feat. modern, ballet & West African performed by Colleen Dooley Youth Ballet Co., Biodance, Sharon Fogarty Performance Theater & Maybana Drum & Dance; Julia Richman Education Complex, 317 E. 67th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 7, $15.

    "Flamenco Vivo" Carlota Santana Spanish Works pres. gypsy-inspired dances, feat. intricate foot movements, clapping & vocalizations; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Mark's Ave.), 718-735-4400; 2:30, free.

    SUNDAY 5/4

    Cabaret

    Desiree Burch, Glenn Kessler & Brian Savelson Burch performs Careless in which she "gets a firm, tight, yet sensually supple grasp on reality"; Kessler & Savelson pres. "All the King's Men," pop cabaret about teenage boys convicted of murdering their father; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.

    Girls Gone Wild Punk rocker Jayne County joins singer/songwriter Lisa Jackson to play punk, country & rock, showing why they've been called "the Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin of the trannie world"; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; info & reservations 212-533-2680; 8, $12.

    Comedy

    Free-Associated Press The world is sad & scary in times of war, but Freestyle Repertory Theatre's new production will make it all better w/long-form improv sketches based on audience suggestions & newspaper headlines; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), tkts. 212-206-1515; 7, $12.

    Dance

    Sunday @ Three Series spotlights Jody Oberfeler Dance Project's "Landmarks of Dreams." Piece feat. wanders, lovers, refugees & acrobats depicting Cubist shapes; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 3, $10.

    MONDAY 5/5

    Cabaret

    "Home?It Ain't What It Used to Be" Kit Williams, cabaret diva from Oklahoma, performs comedic show (backed by Steven Silverstein) chronicling her transformation from country girl to struggling starlet; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Jiggle-O For International No Diet Day, "queer fat folk & friends" join performers incl. Murray Hill, *BOB*, Danielle Abrams & Susan Stinson who will get jiggly wid it; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $10.

    Monday Evening Burlesque Bombshell! Girls host weekly production of "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.

    Comedy

    Steve Byrne in night of comedy w/Nancy Redman, Steve Marshall, Pete Correale, Carrie Karavas & John Priest; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

    Comic Rhythm Jeff Kreisler's comedy/variety showcase feat. stand-up, music & alternative acts; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.

    "Eating It: Comedy With No Standards" Paul Scheer & Dannah Feinglass host Rena Zager, Bob Powers, Eddie Brill, Todd Barry, Matt Besser, Johnny Lampert & Jim Gaffigan; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    "MEAT" Female troupe feat. Elizabeth Ellis, Reggan Holland, Margot B. Leitman, Becky Poole & Livia Scott serve up all-new raw sketch that makes Mad Cow disease seem safe; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 Bíway (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $3 & 2 drink min.

    "The Morning Show with Bradford Scobie & Laura Sweeney" Chipper morning talk show host knock-offs bombard the late-night crowd w/parody & satire...let's just hope they're funnier than the originals; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, $5.

    New Talent Caroline's is famed for bringing up-and-coming comics to light; tonight is devoted to getting more on their way; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 Bíway (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7 & 9:30, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn is joined by Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Hood & Mitch Fatel for new round of belly laughs; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min.

    "6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. comedians working out the kinks in their routines?one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.

    Dance

    ABT Spring Gala feat. Paloma Herrera, Guillaume Graffin & principal dancers in "Within You Without You: A Tribute to George Harrison," "The Dream," & Lar Lubovitch's "La Fille mal gardée"; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 6:30, $30-$100.

    TUESDAY 5/6

    Comedy

    "Big Daddy's Addy's Variety Review" Musical comedy show feat. the talents of Adam Roth & the Jaded Six performing original songs & covers in "Stump the Band"?a take off on "Name That Tune"; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 9:30, $6.

    Dance

    ABT Spring repertoire feat. "Offenbach in the Underworld," "Clear," "Grand Pas Classique" & "Within You Without You: A Tribute to George Harrison; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, $30-$100.

    SplitStream Series pres. Paul Matteson tragic solo "Failing Me Now," performed by Levi Gonzalez & "Worthless Limbs"; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $22.

    THEATER

    IN PREVIEWS

    American Menu "Civil rights issues in the 60s from the perspective of five African American women"; Abron Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (betw. Willett & Pitt Sts.), 212-598-0400; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [open 5/4, through 5/25].

    Down a Long Road Lubbock, Texas native who wrote I Am a Teacher in one-man show; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [opens 5/14].

    I Am My Own Wife "Real-life German transvestite manages to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the following, repressive communist regime" in play by Doug Wright (Quills) & Moises Kaufman (The Laramie Project, Gross Indecency); Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$50 [opens 5/27, through 6/8].

    The Ladies of the Corridor Dorothy Parker & Arnaud d'Usseau's "sharply funny and wryly sympathetic look behind the closed doors of New York City's Hotel Marlow"; Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-561-9635; call for times, $15 [opens 5/5, through 5/25].

    The Look of Love: the Songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David "He's not just my composer?he's everybody's composer!"; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $25-$75 [opens 5/4, through 6/29].

    Writer's Block Woody Allen stages his own theater production (a couple of one-act comedies) w/cast incl. Bebe Neuwirth & Paul Reiser; Atlantic Theater Co., 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 5/15, through 6/29].

    RECENTLY OPENED

    The Alchemists "Amid the passions of the romantic age, The Alchemists explores the pursuits and the romantic entanglements of a group of childhood friends: a poet, a painter, a seminarian, the heir of Foxwood Hall, and their muse?the orphaned Anne Quintrell"; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st. [through 5/18].

    Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwriting debut; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8., mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $60.

    Bartenders "There are 1,259,874 bartenders working in the United States today. This is a story about six of them"; John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sat. at 5, mat. Sun. at 3, $45 [through 5/4].

    The Book Bag Billed as a modern Blackboard Jungle; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; call for times, $12 [through 5/17].

    Cafe Society "A dark comedy about the bottomless cup of coffee, co-dependence, outrageous customer service, and a teenaged girl who wants more, much more?can anyone say 'no?'"; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/14].

    Cara Lucia "Centers on the life and death of James Joyce's only daughter"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $25, $15 st./s.c. [through 5/11].

    Clurman Based on life of 1930s' "Group Theatre" co-founder ; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 115 E. 15th St. (betw. Park & 3rd Aves.), 800-490-1175; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15.

    Contagious "As the Yiddish proverb asks: 'If I try to be her, who will be me?'"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $10 [through 5/13].

    Daisy Mayme George Kelly's 1926 story of domestic life; Theatre 80, 80 St. Markís Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $10-$40 [through 5/11].

    Dream a Little Dream Denny Doherty stars in musical about former bandmates John & Michelle Phillips & Cass Elliott; Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $65-$100.

    Easter August Strindberg's tale of one family who feels nailed to the cross; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 5/17].

    Enchanted April E.M. Forster-esque tale of British on holiday in Italy; Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44tth St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.

    Eric & Nelson: Men of Magic "Witness a classic rope illusion accompanied by Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken'"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; call for times, $25 [through 5/11].

    The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.

    Fashion; or Life in New York "Anna Cora Mowatt's satire of social postures and masquerades"; Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 4, $15, $12 st./s.c. [through 5/4].

    Frederick Douglass Man of letters/former slave's story on stage at church where he worshipped, married & spoke; Mother AME Zion, 140-146 W. 137th St. (Lenox Ave.), 212-307-7171; Weds., Fri. & Sat. 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 3, $35.

    Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.

    Hank Williams: Lost Highway But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.

    La Boheme Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) "re-imagines" Puccini's opera (w/English supertitles); Broadway Theatre, 1681 Bíway (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$95.

    Life X 3 Helen Hunt, John Tuturro & the phenomenal Brent Spiner (Lt. Cmdr. Data, Lore, Mark Twain, etc.) star in dinner party that serves "cruel observations and high comedy resulting in a hilarious and poignant examination of our most personal intimacies and private longings"; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 Bíway (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $80 [through 6/29].

    The Lucky Chance Aphra Behn's campy tale of clandestine meetings "that will be restoration comedy meets Moulin Rouge"; Connelly Theatre, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. & Mon. at 7, $15 [through 5/18].

    Mary Todd...A Woman Apart "This daughter of the aristocracy was celebrated for her character, wit and courage, but suffered from the murder of her husband, the death of her favorite son and the humiliation of being committed for insanity"; Samuel Beckett Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $30-$35 [through 5/17].

    Nharcolepsy "Two would-be cabaret entertainers freezing to death at the North Pole?Gustave Flaubert, an accordion-playing Belgian who is no relation to the author of Madame Bovary, and his mostly-mute sidekick Nhar?have failed in their quest for the Yeti..."; Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-1767 ; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.

    Nobody Knows I'm a Dog The anonymity of the Internet allows six characters to lose themselves in wishful personas & fictional lives, until reality returns w/a vengeance; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 5/25].

    The Ontological Detective NY Police Detective "embarks on seemingly common suicide investigation" & ends up "living on the edge of reality"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15-$25 [through 5/11].

    Otherwise Engaged Simon Gray's "comedy-drama about a British intellectual who is taken to task for his obliviousness to those who seek his affections"?how do they come up with this stuff!; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-543-9662; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $20 [through 5/4].

    Our Lady of 121st Street New play by Stephen Adly Guirgis (directed by heart throb Philip Seymour Hoffman) decamps for off-Broadway; Union Sq. Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave. S.), 212-505-0700; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30-$65.

    The Play What I Wrote Directed by Kenneth Branagh & starring surprise celebrity guests; Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, call for prices.

    Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth Tiny Ninja Theater pres. the two-inch tall Mrs. Smile as Juliet's nurse & the Scottish queen; Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. 1st Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-614-0505; call for times, $15 [through 5/18].

    Tea at Five Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek Voyager, Ryan's Hope) portrays Katharine Hepburn in new, biographical play by Matthew Lombardo; Promenade Theatre, Bíway (76th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $25-$60.

    The Triumph of Love Princess passes self off as student of rationalist philosophy, impersonates man and woes prince; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices [through 5/29].

    Trumbo "A new theater piece based on the letters of legendary screenwriter and novelist Dalton Trumbo" w/rotating stars incl. Alec Baldwin, Eddie Izzard, Nathan Lane, Anthony LaPaglia, Richard Dreyfuss & Tim Robbins; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Mon. at 8, $65 [through 6/16].

    The Velveteen Rabbit "One little girl and her beloved stuffed rabbit discover the true meaning of love and what it is to be real"; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9753; call for times [through 5/18].

    The Women of Lockerbie Inspired by true story of villagers who, against US government orders, collected, washed & returned the clothing of flight 103 victims to their families; Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 5/11].