Now Playing: One Night Only
WHAT'S HERE: This page lists upcoming events that will be presented for a very limited number of performances (generally one or two shows only). There are two sections: Readings, workshops, and discussions are first; benefits, concerts and other performances are second. Want your event listed on nytheatre.com? Visit the Theatre Company Resource Center to learn how.
READINGS, WORKSHOPS & DISCUSSIONS
Fri, May 9 at 6:00PM: Join Rosary O'Neill as she announces the representation of a two volume anthology set of her plays by Samuel French: A Louisiana Gentleman and Other Comedies and Ghosts of New Orleans. Rosary reunites with director Brendan McCall to stage selected scenes from her new play, Behind Cut Glass. Book signing. At The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South. FREE. (212) 475-3424.
Mon, May 12 at 7:30AM: York Theatre Company is proud to announce the inauguration of the NEO Spotlight Concert series, which will showcase songs by emerging writers in musical theatre. Featuring songs by Robert Bartley and Daniel Whitman. At York Theatre. $20. 212-935-5820. http://www.yorktheatre.org.
Mon, May 12 at 6:30PM: Grzegorz Jarzyna, Artistic Director of Poland's award winning TR Warszawa, in dialogue with Susan Feldman, Artistic Director of St. Ann’s Warehouse. At Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue. FREE.
Mon, May 12 at 7:00PM: Boomerang Theatre Company presents a staged reading of a new play, Madonna and Child by John Pielmeier. Faith, art, and the politics of disbelief. At Center Stage. RSVP to reservations@boomerangtheatre.org.
Mon, May 12 at 7:30PM: Staged reading of To the Orchard by Les Hunter. The play received a Foundation for Jewish Culture New Play Development grant and has been in development for the last two years. Wine and cheese before and a light dessert after. At National Comedy Theater, 347 W 36 Street. FREE. RSVP to totheorchard@yahoo.com.
Mon, May 12 at 7:30PM: New York Theatre Workshop announced that the final event in NYTW’s special series of twenty-fifth anniversary public programs will be “Two-and-a-Half Decades of Serving the Artist (Part II),” a discussion exploring the “workshop” component of the theatre’s activities. At New York Theatre Workshop. FREE.
Mon, May 12 at 8:00PM: Shakespeare Guild president John Andrews will join other admirers of Edward Albee in a conversation that will celebrate the accomplishments of a dramatist whose many distinctions include three Pulitzer Prizes, two Tony Awards, a televised salute at the 1996 Kennedy Center Honors gala, and the National Medal of Arts. At National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South. $30.
Wed, May 14 at 6:00PM: Join host Jonathan Ames for an evening of salon-style storytelling at New York’s most popular floating nightclub, The Moth. The evening will begin with drinks and mingling at 6 p.m. and on-stage storytelling will start at 7 p.m. The theme for these riveting raconteurs-including Tony Award-winning actors James Naughton and Joanna Gleason and NPR commentator Frank Deford-will be Chutzpah!: Stories of Movers and Shakers. Complimentary drink. At Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place. $25. (646) 437-4202. http://www.mjhnyc.org.
Thu, May 15 at 4:00PM: Israeli & Palestinian actors - Amir Babayoff & Maya Serhan with actor/director Richard Levine will do a Reading of Karen Sunde’s play, How His Bride Came to Abraham as they prepare to film it. At Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue. FREE.
Sat, May 17 at 10:00PM: The New York Musical Theatre Festival’s second-annual BROADWAY BATTLE OF THE BANDS competition -- an informal smackdown between bands comprised of Broadway and Off-Broadway actors, writers and musicians. At Zipper Factory. $20. 212-352-3101. http://www.nymf.org.
Mon, May 19 at 7:00PM: Project Shaw presents George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple a thrilling comedy that employs the unlikely backdrop of the American Revolution. At Players, 16 Gramercy Park South. $20. 212.352.3101.
Tue, May 20 at 8:00PM: Soho Rep Studio presents the first public reading of Jenny Schwartz's new play, "Somewhere Fun". At Soho Rep. FREE. http://www.sohorep.org.
Wed, May 21 at 8:00PM: Soho Rep Studio presents the first public reading of Jenny Schwartz's new play, "Somewhere Fun". At Soho Rep. FREE. http://www.sohorep.org.
Mon, Jun 2 at 7:00PM: TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. American Whupass by Justin Warner. A faded football star, an energy kingpin, and a former wrestling champ duke it out for a Nevada Senate seat. At Players Theatre. FREE. 212/714-7628. RSVP to trunltd@aol.com.
Mon, Jun 9 at 7:00PM: TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. Film Chinois by Damon Chua. In Beijing in 1947, at an uneasy time between WWII and the imminent Communist take over, an enigmatic woman known as Chinadoll challenges an idealistic CIA operative to face the truth. At Players Theatre. FREE. 212/714-7628. RSVP to trunltd@aol.com.
Mon, Jun 9 at 7:30PM: NEW CITY, NEW BLOOD READINGS: "Belle of The Ball Bearings" by Liz Barkan. What do a Shop girl, a Bike messenger, a Rabbi, Military man, an 8 year old, one Anarchist mom and a Grandmother have in common? Easy – Bicycles! Wine and Cheese. At Theater for the New City. $5. RSVP to literary@theaterforthenewcity.net.
Mon, Jun 9 at 8:00PM: Speaking of Shakespeare with Jeffrey Horowitz. Among other things, the Shakespeare Guild's John Andrews will talk with Mr. Horowitz about the spectacular new home that architects Frank Gehry and Hugh Hardy are designing for TFANA in Brooklyn. At National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South. $30.
Mon, Jun 16 at 7:00PM: TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. A Crooked Man by Richard Kalinoski. A callow young man comes to grips with his grandfather's notorious past and discovers unexpected compassion and love on the roof of the old man’s house. At Players Theatre. FREE. 212/714-7628. RSVP to trunltd@aol.com.
Mon, Jun 16 at 7:30PM: NEW CITY, NEW BLOOD READINGS: "People Like You" by Conor Ratliff. Two women devise a blackmail scheme. Wine and Cheese. At Theater for the New City. $5. RSVP to literary@theaterforthenewcity.net.
Mon, Jun 16 at 8:00PM: Blue Hill Troupe will present the concert premiere of a brand new version of Thespis, or The Gods Grown Old, Gilbert and Sullivan’s long-lost burlesque about a troupe of hapless actors who trade places with the world-weary gods. Thomas Z. Shepard has composed an entirely original score to Thespis, using Gilbert’s opening night libretto and retaining the two surviving tunes by Sullivan. At Teatro Heckscher of El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue. $20. http://www.theatermania.com.
Wed, Jun 18 at 7:00PM: The Cathedral of St. John The Divine in support of Gay Pride 2009 presents “MATTHEW PASSION” A New Play (with music) by Phil Hall. Matthew Passion is the story of one man's journey to overcome his fear, and live his life in the fullness and beauty of who he was born to be. At Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue. FREE. http://www.matthewpassion.com.
BENEFITS & ONE-NIGHT ONLY CONCERTS/PERFORMANCES
Thu, May 8 at 6:30PM: BENEFIT: COME RING IN SPRING AT COFFEE CUP'S SOIREE: A night to benefit Coffee Cup and their upcoming production STANDING CLEAR, an original comedy about the distance we put between us on the subway. At ICO Gallery, 27 North Moore St. $30.
Thu, May 8 at 8:00PM: American Opera Projects presents Composers & the Voice: First Glimpse 2008. At South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford St., Brooklyn. $15. 718-398-4024. RSVP to mgray@operaprojects.org;.
Thu, May 8 at 8:00PM: OUT OF MY MIND, the acclaimed one-person show written and performed by Nick Zimmerman. At Upright Citizens Brigade. $5. RSVP to info@ucbt.net.
Thu, May 8 at 8:00PM: Big Shot – A Tribute to BILLY JOEL featuring JOHN SCARPULLA from Movin’ Out. BIG SHOT is comprised of musicians who are both associated with, have worked for Billy Joel and his band. $10 food/drink minimum. At B.B. King Blues Club, 237 West 42nd Street. $25. 212-307-7171. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Thu, May 8 at 10:30PM: ANITA's UNDERGROUND. A fully interactive, drinking game show, live on stage! It's like The Price Is Right with boobs and booze! This monthly production tangles a classic television game show up with a bit of burlesque and a lot of beer drinking. Hosted by New York City-based burlesque performer and producer, Anita Cookie. At Under St. Marks. $15. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Fri, May 9 at 7:00PM: American Opera Projects presents Composers & the Voice: First Glimpse 2008. $15 food/drink minimum. At Laurie Beechman Theater. $10. 212-695-6909.
Fri, May 9 at 8:00PM: The Riverside Theatre Presents Thought-Provoking Theater in its New Series: Cultural Animators. New Street Poets will present Café Home, a spoken word drama that confronts the loss of urban culture due to progress and urban renewal. At Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue at 120th Street. $15. http://www.theriversidetheatre.org.
Fri, May 9 at 8:00PM: The Bronx Opera presents W.A. Mozart's operetta, "The Impresario", and Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci". At Lovinger Theatre, Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West. 718-960-8833. http://www.bronxopera.org.
Sat, May 10 at 7:30PM: MORT SAHL – An Intimate Evening with a Comic Legend. Rescheduled from March 22 - All 3/22 Tickets honored. Also at 10pm. $10 food/beverage minimum. At B.B. King Blues Club, 237 West 42nd Street. $30. 212-307-7171. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Sat, May 10 at 8:00PM: The Bronx Opera presents W.A. Mozart's operetta, "The Impresario", and Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci". At Lovinger Theatre, Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West. 718-960-8833. http://www.bronxopera.org.
Sun, May 11 at 3:00PM: Journey of a Black Woman: Truth Exposed. A group of successful, educated At Kumble Thearter for the Performing Arts, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn. $25. http://www.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=728.
Sun, May 11 at 7:00PM: Journey of a Black Woman: Truth Exposed. A group of successful, educated At Kumble Thearter for the Performing Arts, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn. $25. http://www.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=728.
Sun, May 11 at 9:30PM: John Treacy Egan "The Little Mermaid" star makes his Metropolitan Room debut with an evening of Standards from his recently released CD Count the Stars. $15 food/drink minimum. At Metropolitan Room. $20. http://www.metropolitanroom.com.
Mon, May 12 at 7:00PM: The acclaimed team of outstanding vocalist Capathia Jenkins and award-winning songwriter/performer Louis Rosen returns to Joe's Pub with their new, expanded band for four exciting concerts to celebrate the release of their latest CD, One Ounce of Truth: At Public Theater. $20. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Mon, May 12 at 7:00PM: BENEFIT: Urban Stages 24th annual benefit. Life is a Cabaret will be an evening of boat rides on the lake, cabaret entertainment, cocktails and Classic American cuisine. Cocktails at 7:00, seated dinner at 8:30 tickets range from $350 to $6,000 to raise money for the Urban Stages Outreach Program in the public schools and libraries throughout New York City. At Boathouse in Central Park. $350 plus. (212) 421-1380.
Mon, May 12 at 8:00PM: Rob Kendt will wear his pop/rock cap for a night on a bill with two estimable actor/musicians: Becca Ayers (currently appearing in Broadway's South Pacific) and Lucas Papaelias, a.k.a. LPFunk, who recently appeared on Broadway in Cyrano de Bergerac. At Delancey, 168 Delancey. $15, $20.
Mon, May 12 at 8:00PM: Broadway By The Year - Broadway Musicals of 1965. "Do I Hear a Waltz", "Flors, the Red Menace", "Skyscraper", "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever", "Man of La Mancha" and more! Created, written, and hosted by Scott Siegel. At Town Hall. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Mon, May 12 at 8:30PM: Odyssey Theater Ensemble proudly presents Varia – an evening of works by five fierce dance makers. Choreographers Cecilia Ceresa, Anthony Giorgio, John Paolillo, Shana Solomon and Tracie Stanfield will each present their own eclectic mix of contemporary movement, high-energy athleticism, and theatrical dance storytelling. At Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune Street, 11th Floor. $20. http://www.smarttix.com.
Mon, May 12 at 9:00PM: The New Rock Musical SOUL SEARCHING, from the creative team of Avi Kunstler and Matt Okin -- a thirty year-old single woman on New York's Upper West Side embarks on a comedic and poignant search for her soul-mate with the help of her three best married friends, all engulfed in relationship troubles of their own. Downstairs in the lounge. At Daryl Roth Theatre. 917-841-4420.
Mon, May 12 at 9:30PM: HOT AS COLE: Celebrating Yale in Musical Theatre. This one-night-only concert event brings together the many generations of Yalies shaping the Music Theatre industry, in celebration of Broadway’s past and future from Cole Porter forward. At Public Theater. $65. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Tue, May 13 at 7:00PM: BENEFIT: 13P collective of 13 playwrights, will present "13P: UNDONE". The company bills the benefit as a "dizzying evening of wine, theater, and song," featuring unproduced work by four lions of the American Theater: Christopher Durang, John Guare, Michael John LaChiusa, and Stephen Sondheim. The unknown or overlooked scenes and songs will be directed by Anne Kauffman. At Joe's Pub At Public Theater. $100. 212-613-3119. http://www.13p.org.
Tue, May 13 at 7:30PM: Brian McGuinness & Dewey Banks present La Boca! Andy Pitz, Preston Simpson, plus others! 2 drink minimum. At Gotham Comedy Club, 208 w. 23rd St,. $10. 212-367-9000.
Tue, May 13 at 8:00PM: An ethnic comedy show doesn't have to be filled with cheesy stereotypes. 500% ITALIAN features 5 of NYC's most original comedy minds, who all just happen to have roots in the country shaped like a boot. Featuring stand-up, stories, videos, special guests and whatever else they want to do. 2 drink minimum. At Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street. $10. 212-757-2323.
Tue, May 13 at 8:00PM: STARving! (A One Man Show) -- STARving! takes the audience on a voyeuristic ride through delusions of grandeur as they play out in the mind of a desperate man- famished for fame. Witten and performed by Jeffrey J. Adams. At Hudson Guild. $10. http://www.ovationtix.com.
Tue, May 13 at 8:30PM: Odyssey Theater Ensemble proudly presents Varia – an evening of works by five fierce dance makers. Choreographers Cecilia Ceresa, Anthony Giorgio, John Paolillo, Shana Solomon and Tracie Stanfield will each present their own eclectic mix of contemporary movement, high-energy athleticism, and theatrical dance storytelling. At Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune Street, 11th Floor. $20. http://www.smarttix.com.
Tue, May 13 at 10:00PM: The New Rock Musical SOUL SEARCHING, from the creative team of Avi Kunstler and Matt Okin -- a thirty year-old single woman on New York's Upper West Side embarks on a comedic and poignant search for her soul-mate with the help of her three best married friends, all engulfed in relationship troubles of their own. At Bowery Poetry Club.
Wed, May 14 at 7:00PM: THE SCI FI SCREENING ROOM. Presented by: Kevin Maher. Guest host: Raven Snook. This Month's Film: The Apple. At Under St. Marks. $7. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Wed, May 14 at 8:00PM: Stolen Chair presents evening of short works inspired by ancient Greece, the American Revolution, and...Pirates! LOVE'S LABOURS NEED DIRECTIONS or VIRTUE IN VIRGINIA, "The Lunar Adventure of Dar and Matey", Estuary Pirates, Episode 2: Danger in 1/6 Gravity! At Milagro Theater. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Wed, May 14 at 8:00PM: PERFORMERS UNITING FOR AN HIV VACCINE. Glammy-award-winning Entertainer of the Year Peppermint and Stella, “the Queen of Vaccine,” and her D’oroettes (and A”doro”bles!) will again headline the fourth annual event to promote HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. At Therapy, 348 West 52nd Street. FREE.
Thu, May 15 at 7:00AM: Grab a beer, have a seat and prepare to be entertained. If you don't like what you see, then Gong it! Where else will a theater let you do that? Presented by Black Door theatre Company. At Under St. Marks. $10. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Thu, May 15 at 6:00PM: BENEFIT: SUPER SWEET 16 PARTY! Celebrating New Perspectives Theatre Company’s 16th Anniversary and their production of Romeo & Juliet for the public schools. At New Perspectives Theatre Company, 456 West 37th Street, Ground Floor. $25. 212-630-9945. RSVP to contact@newperspectivestheatre.org.
Thu, May 15 at 7:00PM: New York animator Scott Bateman presenting his work live, with a panel of top comedians playing pundit, McLaughlin Group-style. At Peoples Improv Theatre. (212) 563-7488.
Thu, May 15 at 8:00PM: Southern Gothic Novel -- a solo play. Warning: Audience prone to fits of hysterical laughter. At Stage Left Studio, 438 W. 37th St, Suite 5A. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Fri, May 16 at 8:00PM: Southern Gothic Novel -- a solo play. Warning: Audience prone to fits of hysterical laughter. At Stage Left Studio, 438 W. 37th St, Suite 5A. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Fri, May 16 at 8:00PM: The Bronx Opera presents W.A. Mozart's operetta, "The Impresario", and Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci". At John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead, Long Island. 516-463-6644. http://www.bronxopera.org.
Fri, May 16 at 8:00PM: The Riverside Theatre Presents Thought-Provoking Theater in its New Series: Cultural Animators. H brings Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 & 2 into the 21st Century. The work examines the anatomy of power through a Hip Hop prism with a contemporary urban interpretation of the Bard’s chilling words on the divine right to rule and the deep ambiguities of power. At Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue at 120th Street. $15. 212.870.6784. http://www.theriversidetheatre.org.
Fri, May 16 at 10:30PM: Hot Mama Burlesque -- An adult night of ecdysiast entertainment, the first ever all-moms burlesque revue features a slew of bodacious burly-Q breeders exploring motherhood through striptease and song. Created and hosted by Raven Snook. Patrons are also encouraged to help mothers in need by bringing lightly used baby and kids' clothes for donation to the Ellington shelter for homeless women and children. At Lafayette Street Theatre. $6, $12. http://www.telecharge.com.
Sat, May 17 at 2:00PM: The Bronx Opera presents W.A. Mozart's operetta, The Impresario, and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci. At John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead, Long Island.. 516-463-6644. http://www.bronxopera.org.
Sat, May 17 at 3:00PM: Red Silk Dancers: Silk and Swords -- Experience the joyous and colorful traditions of Chinese dance. This Family Matinee will be followed by an interactive workshop, in which children will learn the Chinese Ribbon Dance. At University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street. $7. 212.453.4532.
Sat, May 17 at 5:30PM: The world premier series of The Dyke Division of Two-Headed Calf in ROOM FOR CREAM. A Live Lesbian Serial. At La MaMa. $8. (212) 475-7710. http://www.lamama.org.
Sat, May 17 at 7:30PM: Ethan Schlesser's It's All in Your Mind: The Fantastical Adventure of a Teenage Drama Queen. True tale of teenage experiences. At Kumble Thearter for the Performing Arts, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn. $12. http://www.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=132719.
Sat, May 17 at 8:00PM: The Riverside Theatre Presents Thought-Provoking Theater in its New Series: Cultural Animators. H brings Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 & 2 into the 21st Century. The work examines the anatomy of power through a Hip Hop prism with a contemporary urban interpretation of the Bard’s chilling words on the divine right to rule and the deep ambiguities of power. At Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue at 120th Street. $15. 212.870.6784. http://www.theriversidetheatre.org.
Sun, May 18 at 3:00PM: BENEFIT: Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is proud to present a special performance of PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL, a new musical with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, book by Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Graciela Daniele. At . $60 and up. http://www.BroadwayCares.org.
Sun, May 18 at 7:00PM: The acclaimed team of outstanding vocalist Capathia Jenkins and award-winning songwriter/performer Louis Rosen returns to Joe's Pub with their new, expanded band for four exciting concerts to celebrate the release of their latest CD, One Ounce of Truth: At Public Theater. $20. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Sun, May 18 at 7:00PM: DANCERS OVER 40 Celebrates a Wonderful Year, with an extra special Spring Fling. There will be wine, food and music, and some of the DO40 members will perform numbers from some of the past panels -- the ‘Women of Fosse’ (The Manson Trio from “Pippin”), the ‘Men of Fosse’ (George Marcy performing from “Damn Yankees”) and the ‘Dancers and Creative Talents of Gower Champion’ (Carol Channing (!) performing from “Hello, Dolly!”). At Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Studios, 405 West 55th Street. $15. 212-330-7016. http://www.dancersover40org.
Mon, May 19 at 7:00PM: The acclaimed team of outstanding vocalist Capathia Jenkins and award-winning songwriter/performer Louis Rosen returns to Joe's Pub with their new, expanded band for four exciting concerts to celebrate the release of their latest CD, One Ounce of Truth: At Public Theater. $20. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Mon, May 19 at 7:30PM: BENEFIT: MAIEUTIC THEATRE WORKS (MTWorks) is pleased to announce their one-night only benefit event, UNDERWORLD: A Night with Broadway's Understudies. 2 drink minimum. Downstairs in the D-Lounge. At Daryl Roth Theatre. $30.. 212-352-3101. http://www.theatermania.com.
Mon, May 19 at 8:00PM: WASP COVE, A NEW LIVE SOAP OPERA WITHOUT ALL THE BUBBLES. Episode 101: The Past Begins Again. Written & Created by Rachel Shukert & Julie Klausner. At Comix, 353 W. 14th Street. $15, $20. http://comixny.com.
Mon, May 19 at 8:00PM: BENEFIT: Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin returns to Broadway for one night only to benefit off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company. MANDY PATINKIN ON BROADWAY, with Paul Ford on piano, a solo tour de force concert. At Schoenfeld Theatre. $50 and up. 212-677-4210 X40.
Tue, May 20 at 8:00PM: Culture Project will present a special one-night-only performance of The Atheist, written by Ronan Noone, directed by Justin Waldman and starring Campbell Scott. At Culture Project. $51. 212-352-3101. http://www.cultureproject.org.
Wed, May 21 at 9:30PM: Hot Lather Presents: As the Diamond Burns. Hot Lather is an improvisational comedy group that creates an entire thirty minute soap opera based on a single audience suggestion. At Upright Citizens Brigade. 212-366-9176.
Wed, May 21 at 10:00PM: Revealed is a cutting-edge burlesque show with a twist. This unique and extra-sultry night of cabaret features the sexiest, most notorious burlesque performers in New York. At Under St. Marks. $20. 212-868-4444. http://www.smarttix.com.
Fri, May 23 at 8:00PM: Hoofers’ House is an ongoing quarterly series in which some of the best of New York City’s rhythm tap community come together to share and showcase their work. Tap dancers of all ages are invited to take the floor for a jam session. At The Kitchen, 512 West 19th Street. FREE.
Fri, May 23 at 8:00PM: I WANT A PENIS: A ONE WOMAN SHOW. Sexual confession, gypsy temperment, juicy lust for life. Perfomed by Tjasa Ferme. At The Arch, 66 West 39th Street, 3rd floor. $15. 212 924 0718.
Sat, May 24 at 8:00PM: I WANT A PENIS: A ONE WOMAN SHOW. Sexual confession, gypsy temperment, juicy lust for life. Perfomed by Tjasa Ferme. At The Arch, 66 West 39th Street, 3rd floor. $15. 212 924 0718.
Mon, May 26 at 7:00PM: 8 WOMEN: A KARAOKE MURDER MYSTERY. At Jimmy's No. 43. RSVP to 8womenreservations@gmail.com.
Mon, May 26 at 7:00PM: The acclaimed team of outstanding vocalist Capathia Jenkins and award-winning songwriter/performer Louis Rosen returns to Joe's Pub with their new, expanded band for four exciting concerts to celebrate the release of their latest CD, One Ounce of Truth: At Public Theater. $20. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Wed, May 28 at 8:00PM: OUT OF MY MIND, the acclaimed one-person show written and performed by Nick Zimmerman. At Upright Citizens Brigade. $5. RSVP to info@ucbt.net.
Thu, May 29 at 7:00PM: "Of the Moment", a Monthly Hootenanny of Humor - a variety show hosted by the "singin', strummin', jokin', actin', rhymin', philosophizin' duo" of Tim Ellis & Matthew Park. At Peoples Improv Theatre. $5-$8. 800-838-3006. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/27187.
Fri, May 30 at 8:00PM: The Riverside Theatre Presents Thought-Provoking Theater in its New Series: Cultural Animators. "Axes to the Roots" explores the lives and conditions of residents who live in homeless shelters. At Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue at 120th Street. $15. 212.870.6784. http://www.theriversidetheatre.org.
Sat, May 31 at 3:00PM: Eule Dance and The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble. Choreographer Caron Eule teams up with composer, jazz violinist and erhu player Meg Okura to present the premiere of The Crane Wife. This Family Matinee will be followed by a hands-on workshop in which children will retell the story of The Crane Wife using their own invented movements. At University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street. $7. 212.453.4532.
Sat, May 31 at 7:30PM: BENEFIT: The Blessed Unrest Gala, 2008. A Dionysian celebration to support Blessed Unrest's unprecedented international collaboration with Teatri Oda of the newly independent Kosova. Come party with Blessed Unrest and our glamorous company of artists, enjoy mouthwatering food and drink, acquire fabulous auction items, and dance the night away. At The Interart Theatre, 500 West 52nd Street. $30. 212-631-8789. http://www.blessedunrest.org.
Sat, May 31 at 8:00PM: The Riverside Theatre Presents Thought-Provoking Theater in its New Series: Cultural Animators. "Axes to the Roots" explores the lives and conditions of residents who live in homeless shelters. At Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue at 120th Street. $15. 212.870.6784. http://www.theriversidetheatre.org.
Sun, Jun 1 at 2:00PM: REVEREND BILLY – Hot and Holy Highline Revival with THE STOP SHOPPING GOSPEL CHOIR + THE NOT BUYING IT BAND. At Highline Ballroom, 431 West 16th Street. $12. 866-468-7619. http://www.ticketweb.com.
Mon, Jun 2 at 8:00PM: Broadway Underground. Restoring the spirit of entertainment, BROADWAY UNDERGROUND floors audiences of every age with spontaneous and rhythmic comedy. $10 food/bererage minimum. At B.B. King Blues Club, 237 West 42nd Street. $25. 212-307-7171. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Wed, Jun 4 at 8:00PM: The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Vibrate!” “For nearly three decades, The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has heralded the launch of Gay Pride Month in this City,” says NYCGMC’s new Music Director Charles Beale. “It’s a time honored tradition. But this concert is not about looking back. It’s about the present, it’s about looking forward, and our program reflects this. The audience can expect a new sound and look for the 160 men taking to the stage of Haft Auditorium this June. Contemporary, multi-cultural, and as always, fabulous, NYCGMC will be putting out good vibrations to New York city this June. At F.I.T.’s Haft Auditorium, 27th Street & Seventh Avenue. $38-$63. http://www.nycgmc.org.
Thu, Jun 5 at 8:00PM: The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Vibrate!” “For nearly three decades, The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has heralded the launch of Gay Pride Month in this City,” says NYCGMC’s new Music Director Charles Beale. “It’s a time honored tradition. But this concert is not about looking back. It’s about the present, it’s about looking forward, and our program reflects this. The audience can expect a new sound and look for the 160 men taking to the stage of Haft Auditorium this June. Contemporary, multi-cultural, and as always, fabulous, NYCGMC will be putting out good vibrations to New York city this June. At F.I.T.’s Haft Auditorium, 27th Street & Seventh Avenue. $38-$63. http://www.nycgmc.org.
Fri, Jun 6 at 9:30PM: ShowDown is David Parker and The Bang Group's new dance set to many of the songs featured in the score of Irving Berlin's music comedy classic, Annie Get Your Gun. Working with a series of beautiful recordings made by Judy Garland and Howard Keel for the 1949 MGM film version of the Broadway show (with Garland eventually replaced by Betty Hutton), ShowDown takes the songs out of their original narrative context and places them in a wholly contemporary, choreographic world. At Public Theater. $15, $20. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Sat, Jun 7 at 2:00PM: Tree Theatre will present the exciting children’s performance, Bob and Rob: The Case of The Missing Mummy. This interactive children’s tale takes the audience on a madcap journey through ancient and modern Egypt. At The Calhoun School’s Mary Lea Johnson Performing Arts Center, 433 West End Avenue. $5-$10. (212) 841-0312. http://www.treetheatre.com.
Sat, Jun 7 at 5:30PM: The world premier series of The Dyke Division of Two-Headed Calf in ROOM FOR CREAM. A Live Lesbian Serial. At La MaMa. $8. (212) 475-7710. http://www.lamama.org.
Sat, Jun 7 at 9:30PM: ShowDown is David Parker and The Bang Group's new dance set to many of the songs featured in the score of Irving Berlin's music comedy classic, Annie Get Your Gun. Working with a series of beautiful recordings made by Judy Garland and Howard Keel for the 1949 MGM film version of the Broadway show (with Garland eventually replaced by Betty Hutton), ShowDown takes the songs out of their original narrative context and places them in a wholly contemporary, choreographic world. At Public Theater. $15, $20. 212-967-7555. http://www.joespub.com.
Mon, Jun 9 at 8:00PM: KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler in “A Swell Party: RSVP Cole Porter”. This special musical evening event, commemorating Cole Porter’s birthday, also features Loren Schoenberg. At Town Hall. $40, $45. 212-307-4100. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Sat, Jun 14 at 2:00PM: ARTICHOKE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS U R HERE. A create your own performance adventure! See website for complete information. At JJ Byrne Park in Park Slope, Brooklyn (5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets). http://www.artichokedance.org.
Sun, Jun 15 at 2:00PM: ARTICHOKE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS U R HERE. A create your own performance adventure! See website for complete information. At JJ Byrne Park in Park Slope, Brooklyn (5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets). http://www.artichokedance.org.
Mon, Jun 16 at 8:00PM: WASP COVE, A NEW LIVE SOAP OPERA WITHOUT ALL THE BUBBLES. Episode 102: Lights, Camera, Fashion! Written & Created by Rachel Shukert & Julie Klausner. At Comix, 353 W. 14th Street. $15, $20. http://comixny.com.
Mon, Jun 16 at 8:00PM: Broadway By The Year - Broadway Musicals of 1979. "Sarava", "Sweeney Todd", "I Remember Mama", "Evita", and more! Created, written, and hosted by Scott Siegel. At Town Hall. 212-307-4100. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Sun, Jun 22 at 9:30PM: BENEFIT: BROADWAY BARES 18: WONDERLAND. PRODUCED BY AND BENEFITTING BROADWAY CARES/ EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS. Over 200 of Broadway’s hottest bodies traveling ‘through the looking glass’ to bring some of Wonderland’s classic characters to life on stage. And midnight. At Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street. $55 and up. (212) 840-0770 x 268. http://www.BroadwayCares.org.
Mon, Jul 28 at 8:00PM: WASP COVE, A NEW LIVE SOAP OPERA WITHOUT ALL THE BUBBLES. Episode 103: Eenie, Meeny, Miny, Madness. Written & Created by Rachel Shukert & Julie Klausner. At Comix, 353 W. 14th Street. $15, $20. http://comixny.com.
Mon, Oct 27 at 7:00PM: BENEFIT: Rolex presents “ON BROADWAY! A Glittering Salute To The American Musical”- Career Transition For Dancers’, 23rd Anniversary Jubilee. At City Center. $45 & up.
