Performance and classical music listings

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Comedy about lovers who become the targets of fey mischief. Closes 4/10. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395.

$10-$56.

A Volcanic Corruption A freak accident lands three dysfunctional siblings on a tropical island. Closes 4/8. The Mask and Wig Club, 310 S Quince St.; Box Office: 215-586-3729. $25; $15 students.

Azuka Theatre: The Terrible Girls Dark comedy about three friends who share a secret, & the events that set everything unraveling. Closes 4/3. The Latvian Society of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Society of Free Letts), 531 N. 7th St.; 215-733-0255. azukatheatre.org. $16.

BCKSEET Productions: Losing the Shore A group on an ocean cruise in the '50s react to the ongoing Rosenberg trial & the Red Scare. Closes 4/2. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/143309. $21.

Blithe Spirit Noel Coward's spirited supernatural classic. Closes 3/20. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$49.

Brendan The Crowded Kitchen Players present this Irish comedy by Ronan Noone. Closes 3/20. McCoole's Arts & Events Place, 10 S. Main St., Quakertown; 610-395-7176. $18, $14 seniors, $8 students.

Crimes of the Heart Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about an eccentric Southern family dealing with a string of misfortunes. Closes 3/27. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20-$85.50.

In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) A doctor's wife becomes increasingly curious about his mysterious new hysteria treatment. Closes 4/3. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $45-$55; $40-$55 seniors; $22.50-$55 students and ages 20-29.

Iron Age Theatre: The Emperor Jones Eugene O'Neill play about a man who takes over an island, but soon finds himself in conflicts with the natives. Closes 3/27. Montgomery County Cultural Center - Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-279-1013. www.ironagetheatre.org. $22.

Jeff Key: The Eyes of Babylon Dramatization of author/performer Key's experiences serving military duty in Iraq. Closes 4/3. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $31-$39; $10 students 25 and under.

Master Class Terrence McNally's award-winning play about Maria Callas. Closes 3/26. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $25-$35; $15 student rush.

New City Stage Company: Pterodactyls Black comedy about a Pennsylvania family dealing with a colorful array of problems. Closes 3/27. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-7500. www.newcitystage.org. $20-$24; $18 students and seniors.

Save the Day Productions: Super Heroes Who Are Super! Staged readings of classic comic books. 2d Saturdays 10:30 pm. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 1-800-595-4849. www.savethedayproductions.org. $12 advance; $15 day of show.

Shirley Valentine The tale of a witty British housewife looking to enliven her life. Closes 3/13. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $25; $22 seniors; $10 students with ID and children under 18.

Simpatico Theatre Project: Evie's Waltz A troubled boy & his girlfriend Evie clash with his parents at a family barbecue. Closes 4/3. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-423-0254. simpaticotheatre.org. $16-$20.

Superior Donuts A donut shop owner contends with a changing neighborhood in this comedy by Tracy Letts. Closes 4/3. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48.

The Last Five Years Closes 3/19. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $20.

The Men of Mah Jongg Comedy about a recent widower trying to convince his poker buddies to take up mah jongg instead. Closes 4/17. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $40-$45.

The Ugly One Marius von Mayenburg's scintillating comedy about success, fame & plastic surgery. Closes 3/13. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30.

Theatre Exile: The Lieutenant of Inishmore Stars Pearce Bunting, Paul Felder, Robert DaPonte, Elena Bossler, Keith Conallen & more. Directed by Matt Pfeiffer. Closes 3/13. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-218-4022. theatreexile.org. $27-$32; $20-$25 seniors; $15 students.

Totally Awesome Players: Around the World to Find a Friend and Party Planet Delaware Theatre Company players present two original plays. Closes 3/14. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. Free.

Village Productions: The Crucible Arthur Miller drama about bigotry, deceit & the lure of power, set during the Salem witch trials. Closes 3/20. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 877-772-5425. $17-$21; $15-$19 students and seniors; $13-$15 children 12 and under.

WTC View A man puts out a "room to rent" ad for an apartment overlooking the World Trade Center. The date? Sept. 10, 2001. Closes 3/26. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $18 advance; $20 day of show.

Broadside Adventures: Treasure Island

Stage adaptation of the adventure tale, w/an anti-bullying message woven in. Closes 3/12. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984 Ext 10.

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. $10.

Charlotte's Web The E.B. White story with audience participation & a multigenerational cast. Closes 4/16. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.

King of Prussia Players: Guys and Dolls Closes 3/12. Shannondell Performing Arts Center, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Norristown. $17; $12 seniors, students & children.

Storybook Musical Theatre: The Emperor's New Clothes Stage adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale. Closes 3/13. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn. www.storybookmusical.org. $12; $10 children.

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends The tales of Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester & Jemima Puddle-Duck are interwoven with the life of Beatrix Potter. Closes 3/13. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $8.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Stage adaptation of Mark Twain's novel. Closes 3/13. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $31; $20 children 17 and under.

Coolers

A play about vaudevillian actors who came onstage between movie reels while the projectors were cooling down. Closes 3/12. Perkins Center for the Arts Collingswood, 30 Irvin Ave., Collingswood;

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. $20.

Doubt John Patrick Shanley's play about questions of moral certainty. Closes 3/20. Old Academy Players, 3540-3544 Indian Queen Ln.; Box Office: 215-843-1109. $12-$15.

Eurydice Stage adaptation of the Greek myth about a man who descends to the Underworld to rescue his wife. Closes 3/19. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $10.

Little Shop of Horrors Musical about a man-eating plant. The Shipley School, 814 Yarrow St., Bryn Mawr; 610-525-4300. $10; $8 students.

Merge: An Evening of Short Works Theatrical works by local professionals & students. Closes 3/12. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. $12.

Murder in Company Life imitates art in this murder mystery set during rehearsals for a murder mystery play. Closes 3/19. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $11-$12; $5 children under 12.

Once on This Island Ahrens & Flaherty musical performed by Upper Darby High School students. Closes 3/12. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $8-$10.

Rabbit Hole Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a family struggling to come to terms with a terrible tragedy. Closes 3/12. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; Box Office: 610-935-1920. $12; $10 students 18 and under.

Steel Magnolias Presented by the H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Endure) Players. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. Closes 3/19. St. James School, 8306 Brookside Rd., Elkins Park; 484-886-1869. $12.

The Savannah Disputation Two spirited Catholic sisters take on a visiting missionary who's trying to convert them. Closes 3/12. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766. $27.50-$29.50.

Upper School Musical: Urinetown Held in Centennial Hall. Closes 3/12. Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 484-417-2737. $10; $5 students.

Wait Until Dark Frederick Knott's classic suspense thriller. Closes 3/26. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro; Reservations required: 215-675-6774. $10-$12.

Murder at the Irish Wake

Comic murder mystery centered on an Irish wake, where the dear departed may have had outside help in taking his leave. Ongoing. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. $42.95.

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel. Broadcast from London. County Theater, 20 E. State St., Doylestown; 215-345-6789 Ext. 6. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. $18. Also 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; 610-432-6715. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. $17; $15 seniors; $10 students. 3/17. 7 pm.

Allentown Symphony Orchestra: The Soloist

The ASO performs w/2010 Schadt Competition winning cellist Jacqueline Choi. Diane Wittry conducts. Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; 610-432-6715. $10-$45.

Apocalyptica This group's sound is an unusual fusion of classical & metal. Crocodile Rock, 520 W. Hamilton St., Allentown; 610-434-4600. www.apocalyptica.com. $20. 3/16. 7 pm.

California Guitar Trio This group's sound includes intricate original compositions, surf covers & classical reworkings. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. cgtrio.com. $25. 3/12. 8 pm.

David Cullen Cullen is known for his work with the Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert Series. Jen & Dave's House Concerts, 415 Dawson St., Moorestown. Donation suggested: $20. 3/12. 8 pm.

Delaware County Youth Connection Group for teens in grades 8-12. Holcomb Health Systems Prevention Education Office - Corner S.P.O.T., 126 E. Baltimore Ave., Media; 484-444-0412. Free.

Dulce Suono Ensemble: East Meets West Concert of classical works by composers from different parts of the world. Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-488-7868. $15. 3/13. 3 pm.

Duo Transatlantique Featuring guitarists Benjamin Beirs & Maud Laforest. Jonas Beirs Studio, 5225 Greene St. #17 $10; $5 students and seniors. 3/12. 7:30 pm.

Edward Arron & Jeewon Park, Cellist & Pianist Schumann, Granados, Prokofiev, Brahms & Webern. Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Rd., Sewell; 856-589-7863. $20; $15 students and seniors. 3/12. 8 pm.

Evening in the Colonial Kitchen Interact with food historians & historical characters while enjoying colonial cuisine. Cock 'n Bull Restaurant. Reservations recommended. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000. peddlersvillage.com/dining/colonial%20kitchen%20dinner.htm. $19.95; $10.95 kids.

Jozef van Wissem Composer-lute player is renowned for his unusual approach to Renaissance and baroque lute. He cuts and pastes classical pieces, reverses melodies, adds electronics, etc. Composition and improvisation create an amalgam of contemporary folk and late Renaissance music. Highwire Gallery, 2040 Frankford Ave. www.jozefvanwissem.com. $6. 3/11. 8 pm.

Julian Lawrence Gargiulo, Pianist NYC-based classical pianist who originally hails from Italy. Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn. $15; $10 students with ID. 3/13. 3 pm.

Kristin Ditlow, Pianist Graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Westminster Choir College. She has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States and abroad, including appearances at Kimmel Center, Lincoln Center, Tanglewood, and Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall. In addition to solo appearances and recordings, Kristin performs with the Lukens Piano Trio, teaches at Curtis Institute of Music, and works with the Opera Company of Philadelphia. First United Methodist Church, 865 Main St., Phoenixville; 610-827-7136. $8; $36 yearly membership. 3/15. 1 pm.

Music in the Galleries: Curtis Institute of Music Informal classical concert performed in one of the museum's galleries. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. www.curtis.edu. Included in admission.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: An Italian Excursion The melodic verve and fleet pacing of Italian opera energized classical and early Romantic composers. That spirit can be heard in Mozart's works for violin and orchestra, in Schubert's Italian Overture and in Mendelssohn's Fourth Symphony, brimming with Italianate warmth and wit. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-5000. www.njsymphony.org. $20-$82. 3/11. 8 pm.

New Waves in Ferrara: Two Bands, Fresh Sounds Featuring The King's Noyse, Piffaro & soprano Ellen Hargis. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8855 http://piffaro.ticketleap.net/. $35-$40; $25-$35 seniors; $15 students. 3/11. 7:15 pm. Also St. Mark's Church, 1625 Locust St. $35-$40; $25-$35 seniors; $15 students. 3/12. 7:15 pm.

Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps - John Pershing Drill Competition Junior ROTC groups from several high schools will be participating in this military precision competition. There will also be a performance by the US Army Fife and Drum Corps offering a patriotic performance in the tradition of Gen. George Washington's Continental Army. Penn State University, Abington, 1600 Woodland Rd., Abington. Free. 3/11. 9:30 am.

PCMS Concert: Robert Levin, Pianist All-Mozart concert. American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 3/17. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: All Russian Works by Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev w/Vasily Petrenko conducting & Stephen Hough featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $20-$130.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Annual Gala Fund-raiser of cocktails & dinner, art show, sale, & performance by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S Broad St; Invitation required: 215-545-0502. www.pyos.org. $225-$10,000. 3/11. 6:30 pm.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra: Tune Up Philly Concert A concert by the students of the "Tune Up Philly" program. St. Francis de Sales School, 917 S. 47th St. Free. 3/12. 2 pm.

Steve Lehman Jazz saxophonist. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. $12. 3/13. 8 pm.

Student Recital Series Curtis Institute students perform classical works in small ensembles or solo. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. www.curtis.edu. Free.

Symphony in C W/music director Rossen Milanov. Rutgers University - Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; 856-963-6683. www.symphonyinc.org. $21-$48; $10 students. 3/12. 8 pm.

Tyshawn Sorey: For Kathy Change Percussionist Sorey will lead an ensemble with Ben Gerstein, Kris Davis, Okkyung Lee and Terrence McManus. 'For Kathy Change' is inspired by Kathy Change, a performance artist and political activist who committed suicide at the University of Pennsylvania. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. $12. 3/11. 8 pm.

West Jersey Chamber Music Society: New Jersey Bach Festival Violinist Igor Szwec & organist Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen (Denmark). First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown. www.wjcms.org. $20; $15 students and seniors. 3/12. 7:30 pm.

Wilmington Community Orchestra: Dreams or Nightmares? Featuring works by Berlioz & Debussy, w/Timothy Schwarz conducting & Janet Witman featured on harp. Music School of Delaware, 4101 N. Washington St., Wilmington; 302-762-1132. $10; $5 students and seniors. 3/13. 3 pm.

Yuja Wang, Pianist China-born pianist who at 19 made her debut with the San Francisco Symphony in 2006. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. www.yujawang.com. $28. 3/11. 8 pm.

Academy of Vocal Arts: Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music

3 centuries of sacred vocal music. AVA soloists, New Jersey MasterChorale & AVA Opera Orchestra. 215-735-1685. Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St.

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. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students. 3/13. 7 pm. Also

Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford.

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. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students. 3/15. 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera: Pacini's Saffo Tabor Lutheran Church, 4860 N. Howard St.; 215-224-0257. $22 advance; $25 day of show; $22 seniors; $15 students; $10 under 12.

ChildrenSong of New Jersey Haddonfield-based youth choir. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. www.childrensong.org. Free. 3/13. 2 pm.

Curtis Opera Theater: The Cunning Little Vixen Whimsical opera from Czech composer Leos Janacek. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.curtis.edu. $15-$130.

2nd Annual Irish Hooley

Irish music & dance. Chaplin's: The Music Cafe, 66 N. Main St., Spring City; 610-792-4110. $15. 3/11. 7:30-11 pm.

African Dance Students of all ages and levels learn history and techniques of Guinean, Malian and Senegalese dance traditions. Art Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th St.; 215-232-4485. $10; $5 members.

Atlantic City Ballet: A Night of Papa Featuring four works choreographed by artistic director Phyllis Papa. Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing; 609-625-1111. www.acbt.org. $30; $25 seniors; $17 children 12 and under. 3/13. 3 pm.

Celtic Crossroads Irish music. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. www.celticcrossroads.ie/. $33-$45. 3/16. 8 pm.

Christopher Williams Dancer known for his work in The Golden Legend and Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins. The Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St. $15. 3/12. 7:30 pm.

ContempraDance Theatre Performances incorporate music, video art & innovative lighting & set designs. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. www.contempradancetheatre.org. $20. 3/12. 2:30 pm.

ContempraDance Theatre & Philly Dance Collective ContempraDance performs w/Dangerous & Movin' Dance Company, KathleenGlynn/coEXISTdance, JT Lotus Dance & FuSia Dance Company. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. www.contempradancetheatre.org. $20. 3/11. 8 pm.

Faculty Recital Tri-PAC's private lesson & group class instructors perform. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; Reservations suggested: beth@villageproductions.org. Donations accepted. 3/13. 7 pm.

Israeli Dancing Informal weekly sessions. New dancers welcome. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507 Ext. 19. $5.

Loca Latin Dance Party Dance lessons, music by DJ Clave, Zumba show, & performances by visiting Latin dance teams. KatManDu, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton; 609-393-7300. $8.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Stage production bringing together Celtic music & dance in an exploration of Irish folklore. Closes 3/10. Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton; Box Office: 609-984-8400. www.lordofthedance.com/. $25-$65.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Swan Lake One of the world's most popular ballets, featuring a gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.paballet.org. $20-$139.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join in. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Free.

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Philadelphia

Drawing session turned cabaret event. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

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. $15. 3/12. 3 pm.

Elisabeth Withers Singer/songwriter. Warmdaddy's, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd.; Reservations suggested: 215-462-2000. www.elisabethwithers.net. $20.

Eric Michael Gillett Vocalist. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.ericmichaelgillett.com. $46. 3/12. 7:30 pm.

Lynn Randall Trio Standards, jazz & Broadway hits. Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing; 215-493-6500. $20. 3/11. 8-10 pm.