Comedy
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SHOWGIRLS SHOW A comedy show celebrates the campy cult film “Showgirls” in the form of a staged interview between a “film historian” and an actor portraying the film’s screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas. “Showgirls: The Best Movie Ever Made. Ever!” is directed by Jason Mantzoukas. Thursday, 9:30 p.m., Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 306 W. 26th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-366-9176, $5.
NEXT GENERATION The Next General Festival, a three-day celebration of Asian-American culture, opens with a stand-up comedy show .TakeOut Comedy features Jami Gong, Air Tabigue, Shecky Wong, and others. Friday, 8 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. at Linden Place, 718-463-7700 ext. 222, $15 general, $12 members, $10 students.
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