Performance and classical music listings

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Playful comedy about lovers who become the targets of fae mischief. Closes 4/10. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $28-$36; $25-$33 seniors; $18-$26 students.

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.

Andria Morales & Beth Beverly: Last Ride Collaborative performance-based artwork that invites viewers to experience mourning as a celebration. Closes 3/27. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.; 215-573-3234. Free.

Anna Deavere Smith: Let Me Down Easy Smith portrays an eclectic group of individuals as they address the vulnerability of the human body & the resilience of spirit. Closes 4/10. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. $46-$59.

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. $20-$25.

BCKSEET Productions: Losing the Shore A group of people 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.

Cirque Mechanics: Boom Town The creators of Birdhouse Factory transport you to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off hilarious and unexpected events full of the lore, excitement, and adventure of the old West. Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton; Box Office: 609-984-8400. $29-$59. 3/26. 8 pm.

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 (ARTS). $20-$85.50.

Ella the Musical Musical honoring the legacy of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald. Closes 3/27. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-898-3900. $20-$50.

FDR Featuring Ed Asner Emmy Award- winning actor & Second City veteran Ed Asner portrays President Roosevelt. Closes 3/26. Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; 610-432-6715. www.windwoodtheatricals.com/html/fdr.html. $35-$75.

Hamlet Shakespeare's great tragedy follows a young prince haunted by his murdered father's ghost & driven to the edge of madness. Closes 5/14. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; Box Office: 215-496-8001. $20-$35.

Heaven Can Wait A man's soul is accidentally brought to Heaven too soon, & the new body the angels find for him comes with a world of troubles. Closes 4/3. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25-$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.

Je'Caryous Johnson's Marriage Material A woman goes to a couples retreat with her new fiance, only to find her ex there, with her former best friend. Closes 4/3. University of the Arts - Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. www.imreadyproductions.com. $43.50-$54.50.

Jeff Key: The Eyes of Babylon Dramatization of author/performer's experiences serving military duty in Iraq. Closes 4/3. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $36; $10 students 25 and under.

Mary Poppins: National Tour Tony Award-winning musical about a most unusual nanny who arrives to tend a group of children. Closes 4/17. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. disney.go.com/theatre/marypoppins/tour/. $20-$150.

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 colorful array of problems. Closes 3/27. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-7500. www.newcitystage.org. $20-$24; $18 students and seniors.

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 39 Steps Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of merry mayhem & you have 'The 39 Steps'. Closes 5/1. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$80.

The Master Builder Ibsen's drama about an architect who finds new inspiration in the form of a beautiful young woman, but it comes at a cost. Closes 4/17. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $25-$45; $25-$42 children 17 and under.

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 Pride of Parnell Street The story of a Dublin couple whose marriage is coming apart at the seams. Closes 4/17. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $27-$33.

The Who's Tommy Rock opera about a traumatized boy with a talent for pinball. Closes 5/22. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $49; $44 seniors; $27 children.

Tongue & Groove Spontaneous Theater: Impulse Audience responses to impulse-themed questions will be used to generate on-the-spot theatrical scenes. Closes 4/23. Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St. pifa.org. $10.

Wanamaker's Pursuit A young American arrives in turn-of-the-century Paris on business, but finds himself caught up in Parisian society. Closes 5/22. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48.

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.

A Kidsummer Night's Dream

MN Players presents. Closes 3/27. Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore. $8; $7 in advance.

American Theater Arts for Youth: Beauty & the Beast An imprisoned young woman must learn to look behind her captor's frightening exterior. Closes 3/30. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-563-3501. www.atafy.org. $12.75-$15.

ArtsPower: Jigsaw Jones - The Case of the Class Clown New production is based on the book by author James Preller. Closes 3/26. Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer; 609-358-2472. www.artspower.org. $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.

James and the Giant Peach The Cue & Curtain Children's Theatre presents Roald Dahl's story. Closes 3/27. Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd., Malvern; Registration required: 610-647-4400 Ext 3241. $5-$10.

Vital Theatre: Pinkalicious: The Musical Based on the book by Elizabeth & Victoria Kann presented by New York City's Vital Theatre. Closes 3/27. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com/tour. $25.

Anne of Green Gables

Stage adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel. Closes 4/2. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $8 students.

Bat Boy: The Musical A half-boy, half-bat fellow struggles for acceptance in a West Virginia town. Closes 4/10. Villanova University - Vasey Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. $21-$25.

Cats Theater Dept. of Eastern Regional High School presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Closes 3/26. Eastern Center For the Performing Arts, 1401 Laurel Oak Rd., Voorhees; 856-784-4441 Ext 6000. $12; $10 students and seniors.

Drunken Monkey An electrifying dance performance. Closes 4/2. The Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St. $20; $10 students.

God & Death Knocks One-act plays written by Woody Allen. Closes 4/2. Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. $5; $2 students and seniors.

Hairspray A teen girl in '60s-era Baltimore sets out to win a spot on a TV dance show. Closes 3/26. Clearview Regional High School, 625 Breakneck Rd., Mullica Hill; 856-223-0377 Ext 525. $12; $10 seniors; $8 grades K-12.

Horrible Department Services: Capital i & the Royal Waltzing We An imaginary orchestra, a news anchor & a butterfly all tie in to the tale of a person stuck in a doorless/windowless room. Closes 3/26. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.; 215-573-3234. Pay-what-you-can.

Les Miserables: School Edition Mount Pleasant students perform. Closes 3/26. Mount Pleasant High School, 5201 Washington St. Ext., Wilmington; Tickets available at the door one hour before showtime.. $5-$10.

Seussical the Musical Based on the books by Dr. Seuss. Closes 3/26. Spring-Ford Area High School, 350 S. Lewis Rd., Royersford; 610-705-6001. $8-$15.

The Drowsy Chaperone A die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album & the musical literally bursts to life in his living room. Closes 4/16. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $12-$20.

The Elephant Man Bernard Pomerance's Tony & Drama Desk Award-winning stage adaptation of the tragedy of John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Closes 4/2. Wilmington Drama League, 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-764-1172. $15; $12 students and seniors; $8 children.

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 John Bishop's mystery farce. Closes 4/16. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; Reservations recommended: 610-584-4005. $15.

Wait Until Dark Frederick Knott's 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 classic novel. Broadcast from London. County Theater, 20 E. State St., Doylestown; 215-345-6789 x6. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. $18.

A Concert Honoring Cantor Patty Kaplan

Temple University String Quintet performs works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Dittersdorf & Glazunov. 610-356-5165. Temple Sholom in Broomall, 55 Church Ln., Broomall; 610-356-5165. $20 advance; $25 day of show; $10 children 18 and under. 3/27. 3 pm.

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: Classically Proportioned Premiere of Paul Mack Somers' Violin Concerto, written for violinist Jorge Avila, who will be the soloist. Also works by Mozart & Cowell. Cumberland County College - Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine & Performing Arts Center, Sherman Ave. & College Dr., Vineland; 856-692-8499. $25. 3/26. 8 pm.

Bryn Mawr Renaissance Choir Secular & religious songs will be performed. Bryn Mawr College - Thomas Great Hall, Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr; 215-653-0175. Free. 3/27. 2:30 pm.

Celebration of Music Special events include a meet-the-artists reception. Artists' House Gallery, 57 N. Second St.; 215-923-8440. Free.

Chamber Music Featuring Ms. Anida Goga and The Illyria String Quartet Works by Haydn, Beethoven & Tchaikovsky. Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall; 610-356-1510. Free. 3/31. 7-9 pm.

Delaware County Symphony: Chamber Music Concert At Meagher Theatre of the Thomas A. Bruder Jr. Life Center. Brahms, Debussy, Ibert. Neumann University, One Neumann Dr., Aston; 610-558-5616. www.dcsmusic.org. $10; $8 students and seniors; free 12 and under with paid adult admission. 3/27. 3-5 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.

Liebesfreud Philadelphia ensemble devoted to great literature of the string quartet. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.; 215-545-4302. www.liebesfreud.org. Free. 3/25. 5:30 pm.

Loeffler Trio: Music Across the Centuries Oboe, viola & piano trio will perform works by Klughardt, Arthur Foote, Frank Wigglesworth, Kile Smith, Rebecca Clarke, Bela Bartok & Cole Porter. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, 319 E State St., Trenton; 609-989-1191. $20. 3/27. 2 pm.

Momenta String Quartet Also soprano Katharine Dain. Works by Dvorak, Schoenberg & Tony Prabowo. Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-896-1011. $15; $12 seniors; $8 students; $5 children 7-17. 3/27. 3 pm.

Nancy Bean & Davyd Booth, Violinist & Pianist Veterans of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform classical pieces. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St. $20. 3/27. 3 pm.

PCMS Concert: Belcea Quartet String quartet performs works by Haydn, Turnage & Beethoven. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 3/30. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Matthew Polenzani & Julius Drake, Tenor & Pianist Duo perform Schubert's 'Die Schone Mullerin.' Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 3/27. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble The oldest continuously performing chamber ensemble in Philadelphia. Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine St. www.pce.libertynet.org/. $25; $5 students. 3/25. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble Performing original works, popular & classical repertoire. First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 W. Chelten Ave.; 215-843-8811. www.phebells.org/. Free. 3/27. 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: French Connection Works by Dutilleux, Mozart, Debussy & Roussel w/Stephane Deneve conducting & Imogen Cooper featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $20-$130.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Truly Classical Works by Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven w/Jun Markl conducting & Marc-Andre Hamelin featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $20-$130.

Temple University Symphony & Combined Choirs: Verdi's Requiem Luis Biava conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.temple.edu. $20-$35. 3/27. 3 pm.

Vox Ama Deus Philadelphia-based musical organization that specializes in music of the 15th through 18th centuries. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. voxamadeus.org. $20-$60. 3/25. 8 pm.

Amici Opera: Il Trovatore

215-224-0257. St. Nicholas Hall, 910 Pierce St.; 215-224-0257. $25. 3/27. 3 pm.

ConcertOpera Philadelphia: Suor Angelica & Cavalleria Rusticana A double bill of Puccini's 'Suor Angelica' & Mascagni's 'Cavalleria Rusticana.' Church of St. Monica, 635 First Ave., Berwyn; 877-673-7299. www.concertopera.com. $25; $15 students and seniors. 3/25. 8 pm.

Main Line Ecumenical Choir & Orchestra Mozart's Requiem, Mendelssohn's Psalm 42, Op. 42, & Mahler's Adagietto from Symphony No. 5. Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 Lancaster Ave., Paoli. $10; $5 students; $1 under 12. 3/27. 3 pm.

Sweet Adelines 2011 Competition Annual regional competition. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, 17th and Race St. $20-$60.

Three Choir Festival Works by Bach, Haydn & Handel will be performed by the adult choirs of St. John's & two other area churches. St. John's United Church of Christ, 500 W. Main St., Lansdale; 215-855-5489. Donations accepted. 3/27. 4 pm.

Westminster Conservatory Collegiate Chorale Shabbat services will feature the Chorale singing Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms' & 'Five Hebrew Love Songs' by Eric Whitacre. Temple Sholom in Broomall, 55 Church Ln., Broomall. Donations accepted. 3/25. 8 pm.

African Dance

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

Dance Theatre of Harlem One of the world's leading neoclassical ballet companies. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 1-800-374-7263. www.dancetheatreofharlem.com. $30. 3/26. 7 pm.

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

Live Simulcast: Paris Opera Ballet - Coppelia Live broadcast from Paris. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. $20; $10 students with ID. 3/28. 1:30 pm.

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.

Mark Morris Dance Group Powerful, expressive & groundbreaking modern company. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $46-$62. 3/30. 8 pm.

Mina Estrada: The Far Walk & A Stairway to the Moon Choreographer presents show in collaboration with her five dancers. Community Education Center (CEC Meeting House), 3500 Lancaster Ave.; 215 387-1911. $12; $10 students and seniors.

Misher Festival of Fine Arts & Humanities: Native Nations Dance Theater American Indian showcase. University of the Sciences in Philadelphia - McNeil Science & Technology Center, 723 S. 43rd St. Free. 3/25. Noon.

Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge Annual competition open to performers of all ages. Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 609-706-5287. 3/26. 9 am-11 pm.

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.

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Performance & silent auction to benefit Parkinson's Disease research & education. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.;

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