Now Playing: Cabaret/Comedy
November 16 - November 22
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? Read our listings guidelines.
LAST CHANCE!
These shows are closing this week
An Evening with Ellis & Park: Tim Ellis and Matthew Park perform an hour-long set of original songs while exploring their creative "bromance." Closes November 19, 2009.
The Ache of Possibility: The team of jazz/pop and Broadway vocalist Capathia Jenkins and songwriter/guitarist and arranger Louis Rosen returns to Joe's Pub to celebrate the release of their third CD. Closes November 22, 2009.
4Track: An improvised show featuring a long-form piece created from a single audience suggestion.
All About Love: Baby Jane Dexter performs a new cabaret act, exploring the quixotic aspects of love, from woulda, coulda, shoulda, and a few mountains in between. Closes December 19, 2009.
Big Black Car / Fancy Dragon: Improv from two teams of experienced performers.
Celebrity Autobiography: A rotating cast performs selections from the autobiographies of celebrities.
Chicago City Limits: A new sketch comedy and improvisation show from the long-running comedy troupe.
REVIEWED BY MARTIN DENTON
Joan Rivers: The legendary comedienne performs a new comedy act to Times Square. Closes December 16, 2009.
Judy Garland Live!: Tommy Femia portrays Judy Garland in this cabaret show. With special guest stars. Closes December 19, 2009.
REVIEWED BY MARTIN DENTON
Life is Wonderful: A new cabaret show starring Hector Coris that explores the "musicality of mortality." Closes December 20, 2009.
Magic & Zone: A magic and comedy show featuring Rich Marotta and Twila Zone. Closes November 28, 2009.
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.
National Comedy Theatre: An improv show in which two teams of comedians compete by performing a series of scenes, all based on audience suggestions.
Savion Glover: Jammin' with the Masters: Tap dancer Savion Glover performs with geust jazz musicians at the famous Greenwich Village club. Performances are this week only.
The Big Bupkis! A Complete Gentile's Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville: A one-man variety show from New Yiddish Rep, starring Shane Baker. In previews; opens on December 5, 2009.
The Complete Performer: Emmy-winning comedy writer Ted Greenberg throws a one-man comedy party, complete with a halftime show and a cab ride home.
The Thursday Show: A weekly show featuring new and different takes on live variety, alt comedy, and storytelling.
This Is Burlesque: A revue of burlesque, comedy, and improv, hosted by Murray Hill. Closes December 19, 2009.
Verbatim Verboten: An ever-changing revue of word-for-word transcripts of noted people (and some ordinary folk) saying things they never meant for the public to hear. Hosted by Jonathan Pereira. Closes September 17, 2010.
