Published on 10/14/08
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THEATER
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Terrence Howard plays Brick, a married man with a secret love of…let's just say he plays for the other team.
Ongong through June 15. Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W 44th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave (212-239-6200). $61.50–$251.50.
The Homecoming
In this Harold Pinter classic, each word--even the most banal one--seems to have a dangerous double meaning.
Ongoing through Apr 13. Cort Theatre, 138 W 48th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-239-6200). $26.50–$226.50.
Spring Awakening
The whole conceit of this rock musical is that the oppressed 19th-century German teens rock out in their imaginations. They lead a secret inner rebellious life.
Ongoing. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W 49th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave (212-239-6200). $31.50–$251.50.
Is He Dead?
Norbert Leo Butz plays a painter who pretends he's dead and cross dresses as a fictional sister. Facical laughs ensue.
Ongoing through Sun 9. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W 45th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-239-6200). $26.50–$226.50.
GAY & LESBIAN
Victoria
This monthly burlesque event, for women pretending to be men pretending to be women, aims to liberate the “gay men trapped in our vaginas” by handing the stage to practiced FTFs. This week's theme is “pulp fiction.”
Sat 8. Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St at Seventh Ave So (myspace.com/ftfvictoria). Subway: 1 to Christopher St–Sheridan Sq. $10.
CLUBS
The Bunker
Sasu Ripatti maintains separate personae for his various projects; there’s Vladislav Delay for epic dub, Luomo for shiny house, Uusitalo for billowing techno.…
Fri 7. Galapagos Art Space (back room), 70 North 6th St between Kent and Wythe Aves Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-782-5188). Subway: L to Bedford Ave. $15.