Performance and classical music listings

11th Hour Theatre Company: The Bomb-itty of Errors Hip-hop version of Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors.' Closes 9/25. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 267-987-9865. www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org. $28.

A Safe Distance From Oblivion This play explores the synergy between two characters, each representing differing frames-of-mind. Closes 9/17. Emerald Street Park, 2312 Emerald St. $15.

All Hands on Deck! Four performers & a backing orchestra present a lively mix of popular & patriotic '40s tunes & comedy bits. Closes 10/2. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $31-$49.

Aspects of Love Romantic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Closes 10/23. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

Big Boys Comedy about a new hire who challenges his boss' greedy, bullying ways. Closes 10/8. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $22- $35.

Black Coffee Stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel featuring detective Hercule Poirot. Closes 11/13. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20.

Burt & Me A man sets out to win back his high school sweetheart, with some help from Burt Bacharach. Closes 9/18. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. www.burtandme.com. $38.

Cape May Stage: The Woolgatherer The tale of an unlikely romance between a shy cashier & a rough-edged trucker. Closes 10/22. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $35-$50; $30-$50 seniors; $12.50-$50 students.

De Novo: Beyond Borders Documentary play written, curated & directed by Jeffrey Solomon. Closes 9/18. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. passagetheatre.org/index.php/mainstage-mainmenu-35/denovo-beyond-borders. $20; $10 students.

East Lynne Theater Company: Dulcy A woman trying to help her husband winds up making things worse. Closes 10/15. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students; free 12 and under.

East Lynne Theater Company: Helpful Hints Stage adaptation of 'Putnam's Household Handbook.' Closes 9/17. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $25; $15 students.

Kimberly Akimbo Dark comedy from David Lindsay-Abaire, that challenges your sense of the limits of reality & fantasy. Closes 9/25. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-9913. $16-$25.

A Paper Garden

The tale of the friendship between an arborist & an empress who develops an interest in botany. Closes 9/17. American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.; Tickets required:

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. Free.

Bash - Latter-Day Plays Three one-act plays that echo works by Greek playwright Euripides. Closes 9/17. Robin's Books and Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St.; 215-413-1318. $15; $10 students.

Extremely Public Displays of Privacy - Act 3: Privacy Experimental piece that began as an Internet program, followed by a walking tour. Concluding performance location TBA. Closes 10/1. Center City, 215-923-0334. ExtremelyPublicDisplays.com. $15.

Hear Again Radio Project Theatrical production styled after an old-time radio show, w/live music & Foley sound effects. Closes 9/18. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl. $12.

Lion (El Lion) Bilingual play about friends trapped in an apartment as an unusual epidemic takes over the world. Closes 9/17. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. www.livearts-fringe.org. $15.

Super Heroes Who Are Super! Staged readings of classic comic books. Closes 9/18. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl. $12.

Task World premiere. Closes 9/17. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-413-1318. www.livearts-fringe.org. $15.

The Arsonists A retelling of Max Frisch's absurdist classic. Closes 9/18. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-413-1318. $20.

The Theater Cooperative - The Bacchae New adaptation of Euripides' classic drama. Closes 9/17. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.; 215-413-9006. www.livearts-fringe.org. $15.

Water Bears in Space A group of scientists, puppets, musicians & aquatic invertebrates try to find out if life can exist in space. Closes 9/16. Circle of Hope, 1125 S. Broad St.; 215-413-1318. $10.

Moon Over Buffalo Members of a dysfunctional theater company try to get it together when presented with a unique opportunity. Closes 10/8. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $25-$35.

Paris Wheels & the Ready Maids A story about Paris told through movement, music, storytelling & puppetry. Closes 9/18. Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St.; 215-232-3203. $10-$15.

Philadelphia Live Arts Festival: 7 Fingers - Traces High-energy show pairing circus acts w/theater, contemporary dance, music & urban feats like skateboarding & parkour. Closes 9/18. University of the Arts - Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. www.livearts-fringe.org. $20-$55.

Ruff Draft Short monologues from the minds of family pets by local writers & students, & read by professional actors. Closes 9/17. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $5.

Same Time, Next Year Romantic comedy starring Broadway performer John Bolton & actress Eve Plumb ('The Brady Bunch'). Closes 9/17. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $31-$49.

Sylvia A man's wife grows jealous after he starts neglecting her in favor of his new dog. Closes 10/2. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $27-$33; $12 students.

Ten Cents a Dance Inventive song-cycle featuring the music of Rodgers & Hart. Closes 10/9. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20-$70.

The Aliens Two ex-band members lure a lonely teenager into their world of alienation and rebellion. Closes 9/18. Theatre Exile - Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St.; 215-218-4022. $20-$40.

The Big Bang Two aspiring Broadway producers pitch a lavishly over-the-top new musical to potential backers. Closes 10/30. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $30-$39.

The Life & Times of Deborah Franklin World premiere play about the life & influence of Benjamin Franklin's beloved wife. Closes 9/17. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701.

The Odd Couple (Female Version) Closes 10/1. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; Reservations recommended: 610-584-4005. $15.

The Return of Don Quixote An unauthorized biography of Don Quixote's exploits forces him out of retirement & onto the road again. Closes 10/16. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $25-$45; $25-$42 children 17 and under.

The Witch in the Wood Dark Star Theatre premieres with this show, drawing Philadelphia into a magical realm of play & possibility. Closes 9/17. AxD Gallery (AlwaysbyDesign), 265 S. 10th St.; 215-413-1318. $15.

To Kill a Mockingbird The Second and Vine Players perform a staged adaptation. Closes 9/18. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $18; $16 seniors & children.

Twelfth Night, or What You Will Pig Iron uses its highly physical performance style to embrace one of Shakespeare's most wicked comedies. Closes 9/17. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-413-9006. www.pigiron.org. $25-$30.

Wawapalooza 5: Under Destruction A night of original short films & plays. Closes 9/17. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $15.

Kimberly Akimbo

David Lindsay Abaire's play puts a new spin on family dysfunction & redefines the term "young at heart." Closes 10/2. Montgomery County Cultural Center - Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; Box Office: 610-283-2230.

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. $21-$29.

The Little Red Hen Story of the hen who worked hard to plant & harvest wheat, & baked bread. Closes 9/17. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $7-$9.

Through the Looking Glass Musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll book. Closes 10/8. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.

Blithe Spirit

In Noel Coward's play, novelist Charles Condomine's neatly arranged life is turned into a hilarious battle for his affections. Closes 9/24. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $20.

Fifth of July A group of former student activists address the changes in their lives & attitudes in the years since leaving college. Closes 10/1. Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore; Box Office: 610-328-1079. mnplayers.org. $12, $9 seniors advance; $14, $11 seniors day of show.

Mr. 80% Comedy by James Sherman. Closes 9/24. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $11-$12; $5 children 11 & under.

Our Town Pulitzer Prize-winning play about small-town life at the turn of the century. Closes 10/1. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $8 children 18 and under.

Playwrights Theater One act plays. Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-9797. 9/20. 9 pm.

The Life Cy Coleman's musical about hard-luck veteran Fleetwood & his woman Queen's attempt to escape their world. Closes 10/1. Wilmington Drama League, 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-764-1172. $20; $17 students & seniors; $11 children.

Brentano String Quartet

Became the first string quartet to serve as resident artists at Princeton University. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-5000.

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. Free. 9/16. 8 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Hummel & Schubert Concert of works by Hummel, Schubert, Mendelsson & Dirk Brosse, w/Brosse conducting. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.chamberorchestra.org. $24-$81.

Dali Quartet Blends traditional string quartet repertoire with Latin American chamber music. Calvary United Methodist Church, 48th St. & Baltimore Ave.; 215-729-1028. $10-$30. 9/17. 7:30 pm.

Dolce Suono Ensemble Featuring musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia Orchestra, Temple University, & UPenn. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.dolcesuono.com. $23; $18 students. 9/18. Noon.

Making Tunes! This Fall 2011 music series has been arranged by Professor Dan Trueman, associated with a course he will be teaching. In the course, students will learn tunes, both traditional and original, from esteemed musicians, including all those in the concert series. This first performance will feature Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser. Princeton University, 116 Prospect Ave., Princeton; 609-258-3000. 9/22. 8 pm.

Southampton Chamber Music Society Works by Donizetti, Raphael, Hoffmeister, Rota, Ibert & Jolivet. 215-357-4723. Rt. 232 (Second Street Pike) and Maple Avenue, Southampton, Pa., Southampton; 215-357-4723. $14; $9 students and seniors. 9/18. 3 pm.

Pergolesi's La Serva Padrona

For more information call Ralph Tudisco at 215-224-0257. Tabor Lutheran Church, 4860 N. Howard St. $24.

Slaying the Dragon Music Workshop Members of Center City Opera Theater's Young Artist Program sing excerpts from this new opera by Michael Ching & Ellen Frankel. Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 Rittenhouse Square www.operatheater.org. $25: $10 students. 9/17. 8 pm. Also OperaDelaware Studios, 4 S Poplar St., Wilmington; 1-800-374-7263. www.operatheater.org. $25; $10 students. 9/18. 3 pm.

Vox Renaissance Consort Lively costumed period instrument performances of Renaissance vocal music & court dance. Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul, 18th St.; 215-587-3696. voxamadeus.org. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. 9/16. 8 pm.

Ceili Dance

Weekly sessions organized by John Shields & Cass Tinney. The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center), 6815 Emlen St.; 215-843-8051.

Dinner/Dance With The Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra Evening of food, music & dancing in the 6500-square-foot ballroom. Hamilton Manor, 30 Rte. 156, Yardville; 609-581-6782. $39.95. 9/18. 5-9 pm.

Group Motion Friday Night Workshop Improvisational dance workshop with live music. Call 215-387-9895 for more info. Community Education Center (CEC Meeting House), 3500 Lancaster Ave. www.groupmotion.org. $10-$20.

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

Joseph Thomas - White Light

Two-part Butoh performance (Japanese avant-garde form of movement). 954 Dance Movement Collective, 954 N. 8th St.; 215-413-1418. whitelightfringe.weebly.com. $8.

Junk Dance Company - Dancing Dead Site-specific dance piece created for the Live Arts/Fringe Festival. 444 Lofts, 444 N. 4th St. www.livearts-fringe.org. $25.

Keila Cordova Dances - Agnes Falling Experimental dance-theatre work. http://www.livearts-fringe.org Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater, N. Broad St. & W. Montgomery Ave.; 215-413-1318. $15.

topos, topio Series of performances by 12 women dancers, many making their Philadelphia debut. University of the Arts - Drake Theater, 1512 Spruce St.; 215-413-1318. www.livearts-fringe.org. $10.

Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion - The Radio Show High-energy performance that incorporates elements of soul, hip-hop & classical music. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-413-9006. www.livearts-fringe.org/. $20-$30; $15 students and ages 25 and under.

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Philadelphia

Drawing session turned cabaret event. Emcees, colorful costumes, contests & more. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

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. $15. 9/17. 3 pm.

Jeffrey Coon Barrymore Award-winning performer performs standards. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $20. 9/19. 7 pm.

Kate Hathaway & Friends: Blue Plate Special Food-themed songs interspersed w/quotes from famous gastronomes. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $50. 9/19. 8 pm.