Performance and classical music listings
Theater Professional/semi-professional A Grand Night for Singing Tribute to the composing team of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Closes 7/22. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $29-$54.
Theater
Professional/semi-professional
A Grand Night for Singing
Tribute to the composing team of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Closes 7/22. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $29-$54.
A Grand Night for Singing: Gala Opening Gala benefit performance Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $75-$150; $175 with post-show reception. 7/5. 8:30 pm.
Angels in America, Party One: Millennium Approaches Tony & Pulitzer-winning drama by Tony Kushner. Closes 7/1. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $46-$56; $41-$51 seniors; $23-$28 students and ages 20-29.
Annie Musical about a spirited orphan & her canine sidekick. Closes 7/21. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $36-$54; $18-$27 children 12 and under.
Any Wednesday A company CEO must dance around the truth when he winds up stuck in a room with his wife, his mistress & an associate. Closes 6/30. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $26-$35.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Story of the legendary rocker's rise to fame. Closes 7/15. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.
Cape Island Theatre Company: 1912 A young woman discovers a secret & is forced to make a life-altering choice. Closes 9/22. Old Grange Restaurant, 735 Seashore Rd., Cape May; 609-408-6595. www.capeislandtheatre.com. $27; $22 children 12 and under.
Cape May Stage: God of Carnage pers flare when 2 sets of parents meet to discuss their children's misbehavior. Closes 8/3. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students.
East Lynne Theater Company: Ruth Draper's Company of Characters Show featuring some of Draper's most memorable 'character monologues.' Closes 7/21. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students; free for children 12 and under.
East Lynne Theater Company: Storybook Theater Student workshop production. Closes 7/2. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. www.eastlynnetheater.org. Free.
Greater Ocean City Theatre Company: Crazy for You Gershwin musical, performed w/the Ocean City Pops. Closes 7/5. Ocean City High School - Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th & Atlantic Sts., Ocean City. iceancitytheatrecompany.com. $25.
Hazard County Philadelphia premiere of Allison Moore's comedy. Closes 7/1. First Baptist Church - Off-Broad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100. www.azukatheatre.org. $27; $22 seniors and students.
Miss Lilly's Seance Parlor Immersive theatrical experience w/a ouija board session & round-table seance w/simulated ghostly visitors. Ongoing. Mill Race Arts Center, 26-28 White St.., Mount Holly; Reservations required: 609-850-8189. www.misslillyseance.com. $20.
My Fair Lady Lerner & Loewe musical about a London man who bets his friend he can transform a working-class girl into a 'proper' lady. Closes 7/1. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200. $33-$38; $15 students.
Not Now Darling Ray Cooney comedy featuring romantic complications, suspicious wives & mistaken identities. Closes 8/12. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Collaborative Stage Productions presents this adaptation for the stage of the famous novel. Closes 6/30. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; 609-704-5012. theeagletheatre.com/one_flew_cuckoos. $22.
Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival: Sweeney Todd Tony-winning Sondheim musical about a murderous barber. Closes 7/1. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455 (WILL). $42-$52; $39-$49 students and seniors.
Radiolab Live: In the Dark Genre-blending show featuring storytelling, images, dance & a live musical score. Closes 6/29. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. $37-$50.
Suburban Motel Featuring two plays by George F. Walker, 'Featuring Loretta' & 'The End of Civilization,' performed in repertory. Closes 6/30. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK). $20; $30 for both shows.
Tulipomania Strangers in a bar recollect Holland's tulip bulb 'bubble' & the corruption that factored into it. Closes 7/1. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$45.
Family theater
Aladdin
A boy embarks on a magic-filled adventure with the assistance of a genie. Closes 6/29. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $12.50-$15.
Jack and the Beanstalk Presented by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre Sprouts. West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd., West Deptford; 856-845-5593. Free. 6/29. 11 am.
Little Mermaid The story of a mermaid who dreams of a life on land. Closes 8/10 Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $12.50-$15.
Once Upon A Mattress Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, 'Princess and the Pea.' Closes 6/30. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $45.
Peter Pan Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys & pals adventure through Neverland. Closes 8/3. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $12.50-$15.
Pinnochio The tale of a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy. Closes 6/30. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.
The Jungle Book New show based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling. Closes 7/28. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children.
Theatre Arts Center: The Wizard of Oz Theatrical adaptation of the beloved movie musica, based on the book by L. Frank Baum. Closes 7/8. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. $8.
Wizard of Oz, Jr. Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow & pals adventure through Oz. Closes 7/6. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $9.
Community theater
Desperate Affection
A woman's seemingly perfect new boyfriend is harboring a stunning secret. Closes 6/30. Off-Broad Street Theatre, Five S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766.
Henry IV Part I Arden Shakespeare Gild presents the play in an outdoor amphitheatre. Bring a picnic. Lecture at 5 pmCloses 6/30. Frank Stephens Memorial Theater (Field Theater), 2310 Woodland Ln., Wilmington; 302-475-3126. www.ardenshakespearegild.org. $10; $8 members; $5 children 12 and under; $5 on 6/24 and 6/27.
Stars n' Stripes Patriotic musical revue. Closes 7/1. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville; 267-885-9857. $15; $12 seniors; $10 children 12 and under.
Dinner theater
Clueless at the Physick Estate
Try to solve a mystery while touring the Estate. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $18.
Deadly Dessert A crime is committed at a company's holiday party, & it's up to the audience to solve it. Open ended run. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. $42.95.
Classical Music
Orchestral/Chamber Music
California Guitar Trio
This group's sound includes intricate original compositions, surf covers & classical re-workings. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. cgtrio.com. $25-$40. 6/30. 8 pm.
First State Symphonic Band Light classical pieces, showtunes & patriotic music. Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington; 302-761-6963. Included in admission. 7/5. 6:30 pm.
Jeff Davis, Carilloneur Outdoor Carillon concert. Rain or Shine. Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr. Donations accepted. 7/5. 7 pm.
Philadelphia Orchestra: All-Tchaikovsky Spectacular Cristian Macelaru conducts, w/Alexander Ullman featured on piano. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52nd St. & Parkside Ave.; Ticket Philadelphia: 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $12.50-$49.50. 6/29. 8 pm.
Pierre Bensusan Algerian-born, Paris-raised Bensusan explores his diverse musical heritage on guitar. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. www.pierrebensusan.com. $21.50-$30. 7/5. 8 pm.
Summer Carillon Concert Series Wed. in Jul. & Aug. Rain or shine. Please bring blanket, lawn chair, snacks or dinner. Summer Carillon Concerts at Washington Memorial Chapel, Rte. 23, Valley Forge. Free. 7/4.
Upper Darby Sousa Band Old fashioned band music a la John Philip Sousa. Rose Tree Park, Rte. 252, Media; 610-891-4663. www.upperdarbysousaband.com. Free. 7/4. 7:30 pm.
Woodland String Band A reed, string & percussion act featuring elaborate costumes. Camden County College - Blackwood Campus, College Dr., Blackwood. Free. 6/29. 8 pm.
Opera/Choral
Amici Opera Company: Don Giovanni
Mozart opera starring Raffaele Tudisco in the title role. Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Rd., Ambler; 215-224-0257. $22 advance, $25 day of show; $22 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 12 and under. 7/1. 3 pm.
Princeton Festival: Opera Double Bill Performance of one-act operas by Puccini & Rachmaninoff. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. www.princetonfestival.org. $30-$125. 6/30.
Dance
Belly Dance with Yareli
Take a beginner and intermediate belly dancing class with Yareli. Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken. $12. 7/3, 7/3.
Ceili Dance Weekly dance sessions organized by John Shields & Cass Tinney. The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center), 6815 Emlen St.; 215-843-8051. 7/4.
Hula & Tahitian Dance Learn Hula and Tahitian dance styles Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken. $12. 7/2.
Israeli Dancing -at germantown jewish centre Easy & intermediate level Israeli dance session. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507. $5 per session. 7/4.
Latin Night Come listen to the top DJs in the tri-state area playing salsa, chacha, merengue, and more. There will be a buffet meal (BYOB) and lots of dancing. Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken. $12. 6/30.
NIA: The Joy of Movement for People Impacted by Cancer Dance, martial arts & healing arts combine in NIA. Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (formerly the Wellness Community of Philadelphia), 4100 Chamounix Dr.; Reservations required: 215-879-7733. Free. 7/3.
Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join in the fun. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Free. 7/1.
Wildwood Talent Showcase Youth dancers show off their skills. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 800-992-9732. Free. 7/4. 7 pm.
Other performances
Anthony Rapp: Without You
Best known for originating the role of "Mark Cohen" in the Tony Award-winning 'RENT,' for which he received an Obie Award, Anthony Rapp continues to work in theater, film, and on the concert stage. Based on his memoir, 'Without You,' Rapp shares his experience of being a part of 'RENT' - his audition, the casting process, rehearsals and his view from the stage during the tribute performance on the night after Jonathan's tragic death. Rapp is backed by a five-piece rock band in a show that features a mix of original music and songs by Larson and R.E.M. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $50. 7/2. 8 pm.
Burlesque Showcase This burlesque showcase features Nikki Malicious, Annie A Bom, Kiki Berlin, Therese Timaree and Erica Camille. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. $6. 6/29. 10 pm.
Eddie Bruce Cabaret musician with over 25 years experience. SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. Free.
Feelin' Good - A Champagne & Cabaret Starring Eddie Bruce Featuring the music of singers Sammy Davis, Jr., Anthony Newley & Frank Sinatra Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield; Sharon D'Angio: 609-748-4614. Free; By Invitation only. 6/30. 9 pm.
Hooray for Hollywood Concert of music from various movies. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $33; $10 students 25 and under with ID and proof of age.
Pennsylvania Burlesque Festival: The Big Reveal Formerly known as the Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival, this annual event relocated to Philly for 2012. The Theater of the Living Arts (TLA), 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. www.paburlesque.com. $45-$85. 6/30. 7 pm.
Pennsylvania Burlesque Festival: The Burlesque Gala Formerly known as the Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival, this annual event relocated to Philly for 2012. The Theater of the Living Arts (TLA), 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. www.paburlesque.com. $45-$85. 6/29. 7 pm.
Philadelphia Orchestra With Idina Menzel Menzel is an outstanding vocalist who's had lead roles in 'Rent' & 'Wicked.' Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52nd St. & Parkside Ave.; Ticket Philadelphia: 215-893-1999. www.idinamenzel.com. $19.50-$95. 6/30. 8 pm.
Sylvia McNair: Subject to Change Grammy-winning singer whose extensive career has included opera, theatrical & cabaret performances Princeton University, 116 Prospect Ave., Princeton; 609-258-3000. $45. 6/30. 7 pm.
Trishia Rapier & the Barry Levitt Trio Vocalist Rapier & the Barry Levitt Trio perform a diverse concert of show tunes & more. Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 6700 Ocean Ave., Wildwood. Free. 7/4. 7:30 pm.