WEDNESDAY 9/24 WEDNESDAY 9/24 Cabaret Elvis: ...
Cabaret
Elvis: Live and Impersonated! Catch the sideburned-one; straight off the bus from Vegas & dressed to kill; Trailer Park Lounge, 271 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8000; 8:30 & 10, free.
Lucky Stiff It's like Barnum & Bailey on acid. Yeah, that's what it is; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-726-1935; 9, $5.
Not Me Hector Coris' musical revue feat. 14 original comedy songs; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), res. req. 212-366-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names incl. "the Royal We," "Fade In," & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on your suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-586-7829; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.].
American Standard Writer/director Jessica Allen dances & sings the memories of her life; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 8, $6.
"Boxed Laughter" Stand-up comedy?prepackaged for your ease & enjoyment; Jack Dempsey's Public House, 61 2nd Ave. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-388-0662; 8, $5 & 1 drink min.
Comedy Social Michele Maclay & Tasha Space host; Sin Sin Bar, 248 E. 5th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-253-2222; 9, $2.
Comedy Therapy Maureen Marren cures you w/laughs from nationally known comics; Otto's Shrunken Head, 538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240; 10, free.
Crashed Velvet Comedy Show Joe DeVito pres. comedy w/host Becky Veduccio, Jessica Delfino, Jon Fisch, Kizzy, Jayson Cross & Nelly Stevens; Susie Cafe, 407 Park Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-754-4111; 8, 2 drink min.
Colin Quinn Comedy Central staple performs stand-up w/Kevin Brennan, Adam Ferrara, Jim Norton, Godfrey & Keith Robinson; 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.].
Rich Ramirez Rodney would laugh at stand-up from Greg Vacarello, Sherrod Small, Richie Byrne, Nancy Redman & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12-$20 [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 8:45, Fri. at 8:30 & 10, Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Rev. Jen hosts open mic, seven years strong, where writers, comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks do their thang for six minutes; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:30 sign-up, $3.
Joan Rivers The post-menopausal menace shares a little too much?proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver & Guide Dogs for the Blind; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000; 7, $25.
The Greg Charles Show Always a good time; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16.50 & 2 drink min.
The Ineligible Bachelors Hey, that sounds like you; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $17 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Donna Uchizono Dance Company New York-based dance company led by critically acclaimed choreographer Donna Uchizono kicks off Fall dance series at LIU; Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, 1 University Plaza , Brooklyn , 718-488-1051; 12, free.
Opus Cactus Moses Pendleton combines "physical theater, breathtaking images & irreverent humor" to create a Southwestern dance drama; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Thurs. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.].
THURSDAY 9/25
Cabaret
Starshine Burlesque Eva Sevensson & Dirty Martini host sequinned dance numbers feat. *Bob*, Lady Ace & Miss Kitty; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 10, $5 & 1 drink min.
Comedy
Flex Alexander flexes some stand-up comedy?you'll love it; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 8, $24.50-$28.50 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30].
Don Slovin's JamProv Hit him with your best shot! Or just watch others brave the stage. Get there early (6:30 p.m.) to join in the show & it's free; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), 718-857-4816; 8, $5.
"The Julian Chagrin Show" Israeli/British star Chagrin returns to the U.S.after ten years to perform his visual comedy show feat. Rolanda Chagrin & Yafit Hallely?plus vignettes incl. "Lady Nicotine" & "Mime Commentary"; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 11 p.m., $30 & 2 item min. [repeats Fri. at 10, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, Tues. at 9].
Paul Mooney stand-up from "race man," responsible for In Living Color's "Homey the Clown" skit. Not planning on seeing him? He'll sic Damon & his pickle jar on your ass; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 10, $22-$28 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 10].
"Moustache McFadden Saves the World" The troupe, feat. Holt Bailey, Jarrod Fry, Brian Shoaf & Brian Steele, rescues us w/sketch; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 10 p.m., call for price.
Dance
"Nothing Is More Unexpected Than An Erect Penis" Ain't that the sad truth! Paula Hunter pres. boldly titled new work along w/repertory pieces; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $10-$20 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
"Take Flight" Choreographer Patrick Corbin premieres his new dance company, Patrick Corbin & Dancers, w/evening of his own works; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-674-8194; 8:30, $20 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
FRIDAY 9/26
Cabaret
Michael Bublé Vancouver vocalist pays perfect homage to big band crooners?can you believe he's only 25!; B.B. King Blues Club, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $25.
Galapagos Floating Vaudeville Night Von Von Von hosts oddities incl. drag tango on a trapeze?plus Xavier & Anna's flamenco; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Shock & Awe A-Go-Go This husband & wife erotic comedy is like on stage pornography or "a different kind of couples therapy"; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900, www.thecuttingroomnyc.com; 11:30, $15.
"A Slice O' Minelli" Sequined singer/comic Rick Skye becomes larger than even Liza herself; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 7].
Comedy
Jim Gaffigan Stand-up from Jim, Gregg Rogell & Billy Burr; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $16 & 2 drink min..
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.), RSVP 212-367-8222; 7:30, $10, $8 adv.
Eddie Ifft hits you w/stand-up?along w/Dean Edwards, Gregory Carey, Laurie Kilmartin, Pete Correale; 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.].
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.
New Faces of Comedy MAC Award-winner Nancy Witter introduces you to Lisa Nunn, Cinna Vesterberg, Rich Green, Pablo Guavera, Brad Aldous & Craig Roberts?be nice!; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
The Next Big Broadway Musical Imrovised two-act musical comedy, where audience participation is a must; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.
William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. Rich Vos, Ellen Cleghorn, Kerry McNally, Vanessa Hollingshead & Cory Kahaney; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 drink min.
Sweet Paprika Ritch Duncan, Lisa Delarios, Sean Conroy, Eddie Pepitone & Amy Stiller keep Allison Castillo & Ophira Eisenberg's night of comedy sweet & spicy; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 8, $5.
3 Way Mexican Lei That lei joke never gets tired! Duncan Jay, Allegra Barnett & Shevy Berkovits let up-and-comers iron out the kinks in their routines?a drink buys you a seat or six minutes on stage; Maui Tacos, 330 5th Ave. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-868-9720; 8, 6:30 sign-up, 1 item min.
Dance
Art Union Humanscape "Music and dance improvisation" w/Ayako Kato, Jason Roebke & Tim Barnes; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15 [repeats Sat.].
Tap Dance Evening of tap dance & live music accompanied by projections of rare films?performers incl. Roxanne Buttefly, Jenny Lane, Hank Smith, Irena Koloseus, Chikako Iwoari, Lewis Porter & Bernice Brooks; Barbes, 376 9th St. (6th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-965-9177; www.barbesbrooklyn.com; 8, free.
SATURDAY 9/27
Cabaret
Baby Jane Dexter Rock/blues diva sings; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 9, $15 & 2 drink min.
Bernadette and the Butcher of Broadway Over the top satire from Tosos II; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 5 p.m., $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sun. at 9].
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Glamorous drag & transgender acts w/DJ Grim's evil beats; Now Bar, 22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323; 10, $15-$20.
The Golden Girls: Live Male cast performs memorable episodes from this classic sitcom. The girls, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose & even Sophia, would be proud?"Picture it! Sicily, 1931"; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
"Miss Peggy Lee in Concert!" Chuck Sweeney stars as Miss Lee; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
Nervous Cabaret, Zero Boy & SXIP It's live music w/performance & a bit of kick; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444, www.nervouscabaret.com; 10, $5.
"Psychotherapy Live!" Lisa Levy counsels audience for 13 mins.?plus tonight, special guest Lypsinka reveals himself to be...John Epperson; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.psychotherapylive.com; 8, $12.
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.
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, www.vavavoomroom.com; 11, $15 & 2 drink min.
"The Wau Wau Sisters" The Randy Brothers visit this crazy cabaret feat. outrageous outfits (or lack-thereof), dancing & singing; Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 718-302-9126; 10, $12.
"What I Like About Jew" Celebrate the New Year?Rosh Hashanah, that is?w/Sean Altman & Rob Tannenbaum host singer/songwriter series feat. Cynthia Kaplan & Rene Risque; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-2680; 10, $12.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ophira Eisenberg hosts Willy-B stand-up in the Boudoir Bar feat. Ritch Duncan, Amanda Melson, Rena Zager, Liam McEneaney, Larry Getlen, Bryan Olsen, Craig Baldo & Noelle Romano; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), Carroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 9:30, $5 & 2 drink min.
Ray Ellin hosts stand-up feat. Kerry McNally, Lynn Koplitz, Kurt Metzger, Cory Kahaney, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
Kevin Flynn Get ready for stand-up w/Kevin?we're tight like that?Dwanyne Perkins & Billy Burr; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $16 & 2 drink min.
Friday Night Intervention Decide whether Mark Malkoff really has a problem when he hosts stage, video & sketch comedy; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m., $7, $5 st.
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Host Michael Conley assures us the gays can be funny too! See for yourself when Poppi Kramer, Mina Hartong, Drae Campbell, Shecky Beagleman, Ted McElroy, Danny Williams, Shelagh Ratner & Sidney Myer take the stage; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Johnny Lunchpail is Fully Loaded Patrick Dall'Occhio, Will Koehl, Matt Ostrom & Ron Webber in "highly physical improv"; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 10, $8.
The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch pres. stand-up from Erin Foley, variety w/Andres du Bouchet & Jessica Delfino, Dan Allen's poetry & music from the Mike Birch Caucasian Experience; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
Off the Top of Our Heads All we can say is fast-paced, hilarious improv; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7, $7.
"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" T-Dogg hosts 18 & over comedy, music, sketches & psychic games feat. Joe Polacik, Melanie Klein, Erin Brown & the Tommy Koenig Show Band; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), res. req. 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
BlakTino Dance Concert Continuing series presents evening of "varied choreographers" performing original work; Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance , 841 Barretto St. (betw. Garrison & Lafayette Aves.), Bronx, 718-842-5223; www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org ; 8, $15.
Von Ussar Danceworks Choreographer Astrid von Ussar's dance company performs "three new premieres & repertory works" w/special guest dancers Derrick Minter, Troy O'Neil Powell & Nasha Thomas-Schmitt; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. (Washington St.), 917-545-1999; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].
Dancing at the Ranch Learn to two-step, line dance, swing, waltz & salsa as you "dance the night away" with a "nice mix of girls & boys"; Big Apple Ranch, 39 W. 19th St., 5th fl. (6th Ave.), 212-358-5752, www.bigappleranch.com; 8, $10.
Flamenco Live flamenco music, singing & dance feat. internationally renowned "bailaora de flameco" Carmen La Salao; La Nacional, 239 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), RSVP 917-880-9737; 8:30, $10.
SUNDAY 9/28
Cabaret
"A Little This and That" Alison Blanche Mayer revives a 1951 variety show w/sketches, improv, shorts, song & dance; RiFiFi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-253-5555; 9, $5.
Comedy
"The Bastard American Show" Disfigured outcasts, the Bastards, do anything "grotesque, physical & absurdly comic"?plus there's free beer; 8, $15, $7 w/tie.
Faceboyz Open Mike "Do what thou willest whatever it is"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, 7:30 sign-up, $3.
Dance
"All is Full of Love" Josh Walden's ballet is a "marriage of contemporary music w/the traditions of musical theater choreography"?feat. dancers Gavin Esham, Lea Kohl, Rebecca Brettel & Enders Groff; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), 212-462-3002; 8, $20 [repeats Mon. & Tues.].
MONDAY 9/29
Cabaret
"Make Love" Controversial performance artist Karen Finley's world "Shut Up and Love Me" tour feat. drag co-star Chris Tanner, pianist Lance Cruce & back-up Liza Minnelli impersonators incl. her nine-year old daughter; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), RSVP 212-533-2680; 8, $20.
Monday Evening Burlesque Weekly production feat. "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun" w/Bob; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
Vanessa Trouble Vanessa, backed by a live wire trio, stirs up trouble w/sassy versions of jazz faves; the Bubble Lounge, 228 W. B'way (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-431-3433; 8 p.m.-12 a.m., 2 drink min.
Comedy
"Blue Mondays" Tony Woods pres. super stand-up from Todd Lynn, Dean Edwards, Steve Byrne, Kyle Grooms, Dawnel Rawlings & Rondel Hartley; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $5 & 1 drink min.
Kevin Brennan Rodney's joint pres. stand-up from Brennan, Greg Carey, Rob Magnotti, Steve Marshall, Jessica Kirson & Richie Byrne; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].
"Eating It: Comedy With No Standards" Todd Barry hosts supert popular night of stand-up & sketch feat. Tig, Jonathan Corbett, Amber Tozer, James Smith, Eugene Mirman?get there early!; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $8 incl. free drink.
Colin Quinn Kiss him he's Irish! Not true of fellow stand-upers Robert Kelly, Adam Ferrara, Greg Giraldo, Godrey & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].
Dance
Body Blend "Dance series of mixed media" feat. Teresa Howard, Susanna Kim & Aynsley Vandenbroucke; Dixon Place at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.) 8, $12, $10 st./s.c.
TUESDAY 9/30
Cabaret
Automatic Vaudeville Weekly series hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet attracts comedy, music & performance artists; Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $5.
Loving You?The Songs & Stories of Elvis Presley "Starring" Teri Lynn Paul; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $15.
"The Rat Pack Review" Kevin James Tomei & Frank Bray perform hits by "ol' blue eyes" & the dashing Dean w/weekly guests; La Scatolina Lounge, 418 6th Ave. (9th St.), 212-473-0555; 8, 9 & 10, free.
Comedy
The Queer Guy Hosts the Straight Guys Deke Haylon goes out on a limb hosting stand-up from his straight friends; Carolines on Broadway, 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; 7, $15 & 2 drink min.
Dance
Ballett Frankfurt Critically acclaimed dance company performs four U.S. premieres under William Forsythe's direction; BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-636-4100, www.bam.org; 7:30, $20-$55.
THEATER
Good Morning, Bill P.G. Wodehouse...need we say more?; Connelly Theatre, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; call for times, $19 [opens 9/25, through 10/12].
The Night Heron "Griffin and Wattmore are best friends barely surviving in a ramshackle house on the edge of the Fens (a sparse area north of Cambridge, England), when the mysterious and intense Bolla Fogg is invited as a boarder"; Atlantic Theater Co., 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [opens 10/7, through 11/9].
Recent Tragic Events The press release contains no summary of the plot, but does breathlessly reveal the author, Craig Wright (Six Feet Under), and the lead?the horrific Heather Graham; Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times [opens 9/28].
RECENTLY OPENED
B.F.D. "A 70-minute journey into the mind of Manhattan's most neurotic, most Jewish and most explicitly gay performance artist"; Ground Floor Playhouse, 312 W. 11th St. (betw. 8th Ave. & Greenwich St.), 718-789-6327; call for times, $15 [through 10/4].
Bold Girls "Rona Munro's tale of women in violence-torn Belfast"; 29th Street Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $35 [through 10/18].
Boobs! The Musical "The world according to Ruth Wallis" w/songs from her old catalog & book by Steve Mackes & Michael Whaley; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $50-$55.
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.
Chocolate in Heat?Growing Up Arab in America "Interlocking monologues infused w/music & dance about love, sex, privilege & the problem of growing up in between two cultures"?rave reviews though it sounds like that Orange County show when you put it like that; the Tank, 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sat., $10 [through 9/27].
The Daughter-in-Law D.H. Lawrence wrote this play?about tension-filled marriage (blame the mother)?in 1911, but no one even knew about it until 1965; Martin L. Platt dir. this resurrection; Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-0255; tkts 212-315-0231; Weds. & Thurs. at 7, Fri. & Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $19.
De La Guarda Special DJ-enhanced version feat. Derrick May; Daryl Roth Theatre, 20 Union Sq. E. (15th St.), 212-239-6200; 8, $20-$55.
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. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
The Harlequin Studies "Bill Irwin takes on the historic Harlequin character"?no, not Fabio, but "the lewd and lazy rogue of commedia dell'arte"; Signature Theater Company, 555 W. 42nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-244-PLAY; call for times, $55 [through 10/26].
He Died with a Felafel in his Hand JB (John Birmingham's) "cult hit of the Australian stage" about finding a roommate ran for seven years [cue deep-voiced accent] down unda; Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/27].
I Look Thinner on TV The Food Network's Bobby Rivers; Ground Floor Playhouse, 312 W. 11th St. (betw. 8th Ave. & Greenwich St.), 718-789-6327; call for times, $15 [through 10/4].
In Spite of Myself Moving struggle between immigrant Italian mother & Americanized daughter?Joy Luck Club meets Saturday Night Fever, just w/out dancing or Chinese people?part of "American Lives: From Italy to Cuba"; Urban Stage, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Weds.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2, $15 [through 9/27].
Matt & Ben "What if the only thing standing between you and destiny was Ben Affleck?"; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-352-3101; call for times, $22.50.
Mono "Interactive play" moves into new space; Another Urban Riff, 320 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-358-3447; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
Nothing Left But the Smell...A Republican on Welfare Erika Lopez's one-woman show plus new piece by Judy McGuire; Wow Cafe, 59 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-777-4280; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 10/4].
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; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $20.
Operaplay Aging tenor loses voice, becomes entangled in plot to dupe public; Workshop Theater Co., 312 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-695-4173; call for times & prices [through 9/27].
Origins of Happiness Comedic solo show depicting Cuban-American familial relations?part of "American Lives: From Italy to Cuba"; Urban Stage, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-868-4444; Sat. & Sun. at 8, $15 [through 9/28].
Philip, Seymour, & Hoffman "takes a journey through the hypocrisy of our culture, and even stops along the way to focus on the wars that are carefully hidden in modern day suburban homes"; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), tkts 212-560-2265; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15.
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 11/23].
Rock Stars NYC "The newest off-Broadway, live, rock 'n' roll-theater experience" w/music from Copper Pot, Jana Peri, Zeta Bane & Electric Magic Side Show; Polly Esthers, 186 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-249-7373; call for times & prices.
A Rooster in the Henhouse John O'Hern's one-man-play about being a stay-at-home dad; Lion Theatre, 410 W. 42nd (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; call for times, $30 [through 10/4].
Specter Couple learns "what happens when two strangers are trapped alone in a car"; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $10 [through 10/4].
A Stoop on Orchard Street From Eastern Europe to the Lower East Side; the Mazer, 197 E. B'way (betw. Clinton & Jefferson Sts.), 212-352-3101; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Thurs. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45.
The Third Man James Brunt adapts Graham Greene's 1949 novel for the stage; Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal St. (W. 8th St.), 212-501-4751; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 9/27].
The Threepenny Opera "Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's musical masterpiece satirizes the morals and politics of Weimar Germany, circa 1928, focusing on 'Macheath,' a cunning thief and street thug under the employ of Jonathan Peachum, king of beggars"; Jean Cocteau Repertory, 330 Bowery (Bond St.), 212-677-0060; call for times & prices [through 11/23].
What's Wrong With This Picture? I'm In It! "Russell" reflects on being middle aged & single; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 10/4].
What's Your Karma? English clairvoyant Lilith Dove selects audience member 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; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, Fri. at 7 & 9, $35 [through 10/17].