Now Playing: Cabaret/Comedy
May 12 - May 18
WHAT'S HERE: This page lists cabaret, comedy, improv, magic, and other attractions that aren't (strictly speaking) plays or musicals. Click on show titles to find out more about that show, including performance dates & times, ticket prices & ordering information, and cast & other credits. Starred shows are considered to be noteworthy or of special interest by NYTE's editor. Want your show listed on nytheatre.com? Visit the Theatre Company Resource Center to learn how.
LAST CHANCE!
These shows are closing this week
Celebrity Autobiography: A rotating cast performs selections from the autobiographies of celebrities. Closes May 12, 2008.
Elephant Larry: The acclaimed sketch comedy troupe return with a brand-new show. Closes May 16, 2008.
4Track: An improvised show featuring a long-form piece created from a single audience suggestion.
Ampers&nd: A weekly showcase of New York's comedy twosomes performing improvised scenes. At the Magnet Theater.
be: A one-woman improvised comedy show by Adrianne Frost; at the Magnet Theatre. Closes May 27, 2008.
Big Black Car / Fancy Dragon: Improv from two teams of experienced performers.
Chicago City Limits, Without a Net!: A new sketch comedy and improvisation show from the long-running comedy troupe.
ComedySportz New York: An interactive improv show in which two teams battle for laughter and points, based on audience suggestions.
Comic Book Club: A weekly comic book talk show featuring NYC comedians talking shop with industry professionals from all corners of the comic book world.
Eleanor Reissa Sings English: A cabaret show starring actress/director Eleanor Reissa, singing a variety of American popular music. Closes May 22, 2008.
Joan Rivers: The legendary comedienne performs a new comedy act at The Cutting Room. Closes June 4, 2008.
Lyrics & Lyricists: The 92nd Street Y presents its annual series of concerts exploring the great American songbook. Closes June 2, 2008.
Megawatt: Comedy/improv in various forms and styles, at the Magnet Theater.
Monday Night Magic: A weekly magic show featuring world-class magicians performing in an intimate setting. Closes September 29, 2008.
Move On: An all-new program featuring Karen Akers with accompanist Don Rebic. Closes June 14, 2008.
National Comedy Theatre: An improv show in which two teams of comedians compete by performing a series of scenes, all based on audience suggestions.
Pinchbottom's Sub:Conscious: A monthly burlesque show presented by Pinchbottom, described as "sexy, intelligent, risqué, and above all theatrical."
Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam!: An open-mike evening hosted by alternative performance artists Reverend Jen, in which all participants win. At Downeast Arts Center.
Shecky's Really Neat Show!: A weekly variety show hosted by Shecky Beagleman, described as a "smash-up" of standup comedy and performance comedy.
Starshine Burlesque: A weekly late-night burlesque show at RiFiFi.
The Moxie Show: A mix of old-time variety show with modern day open mike night, hosted by Trav S.D. every other Tuesday night.
The Naked Comedy Showcase: A monthly comedy revue featuring performers who all appear in the nude.
The Tiny Spectacular: An improv/comedy show featuring nine alumni of Chicago's Second City. At the Magnet Theater.
This is Burlesque: A burlesque comedy revue hosted by Murray Hill and featuring The World Famous Pontani Sisters. At Corio.
Tom Soter's Sunday Night Improv: A weekly improv show featuring performers from different groups around New York City.
What's My Line? - Live On Stage: A live version of the classic game show in which celebrity panelists have to deduce the occupations of contestants.
