Performance and classical music listings

7 Fingers: Sequence 8

Innovative performance company from Montreal. Closes 9/23. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. 7doigts.com. $20-$55.

Brat RockPile: Eternal Glamnation Mix of live rock music & theatrical scenes. Closes 9/26. Underground Arts at the Wolf Building, 340 N. 12th St. www.bratproductions.org. $12-$20.

Brat RockPile: Popsicle's Departure, 1989 Rock & roll fantasy set in Boston's underground punk scene. Closes 9/26. Underground Arts at the Wolf Building, 340 N. 12th St. www.bratproductions.org. $12-$20.

Cape May Stage: Time Stands Still Play by Donald Margulies. Closes 10/13. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students.

Completely Hollywood (Abridged) 3 men condense the greatest films in Hollywood's history into a complete compilation of cinematic cliches. Closes 9/22. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $22.

Deathtrap Comic thriller about a playwright scheming to steal one of his students' works. Closes 9/23. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $25-32; $22-29 seniors; $10 students and children.

East Lynne Theater Company: It Pays to Advertise Madcap comedy about advertising. Closes 10/13. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students.

Gore Vidal's The Best Man Actors' NET of Bucks County presents biting political comedy. Closes 10/7. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20; $17 seniors; $10 under 12.

Gutenberg! The Musical 2 aspiring playwrights try to get backers for their new work, a musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Closes 10/6. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $25-$37.

Incognito Michael Fosberg's autobiographical one-man show in which he portrays 14 characters. Closes 9/16. First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 W. Chelten Ave.; 215-843-8811. incognitotheplay.com. $5; $3 students; free under 13.

Ladies & Gentlemen: Rock Opera - An Improvised Musical Event Improvised musical where every note & lyric is made up on the spot. Closes 9/15. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St. $15.

Love Story The tale of the romance between a man & a woman from different worlds. Closes 10/21. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

Luv Comedy about life, friendship & neuroses. Closes 10/6. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $25-$35.

New Jerusalem - The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656 A small Jewish community living in Amsterdam comes into conflict with various political forces. Closes 9/23. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. www.lanterntheater.org. $30-$38.

Odd Act Theatre Group: The Straw Girl A straw girl who has come to life seeks out a way to animate her doll friend. Closes 9/15. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St. www.oddact.com. $10.

Once Upon a Time In New Jersey A shy deli worker trades places with a popular local man in an effort to win the heart of his romantic interest. Closes 9/15. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $36-$54; $18-$27 children 12 and under.

Pig Iron Theatre Company & Toshiki Okada: Zero Cost House Autobiographical work about relocating from Tokyo while rereading Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden.' Closes 9/22. University of the Arts - Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St. www.pigiron.org. $28-$35.

Seven Guitars Several friends get together at an apartment complex after the untimely death of an acquaintence. Closes 10/7. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $25-$45; $25 children 17 and under.

Steel Magnolias The story of the close friendship between 6 very different Southern women. Closes 10/7. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $36-$54; $18-$27 children 12 and under.

The I Hate Monologues and The Alphabet Plays Featuring Annie R. Such. Closes 9/22. Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St. $15.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Musical mystery based on the unfinished Charles Dickens book. Closes 10/7. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25.

Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike Comic twist on a Chekhov story. Closes 10/7. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20-$75.

Little Sundance Productions - The Bucket Cure

3 short plays about people contending with a host of phobias. Closes 9/22. Robin's Books & Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St. littlesundanceproductions.yolasite.com. $10 advance; $12 day of show.

Ghost Sonata Offbeat tale of the struggle for salvation sought by an unusual group of characters. Closes 9/16. PhilaMOCA (Philadelphia Mausoleum Of Contemporary Art), 531 N. 12th St. www.facebook.com/HomunculusInc. $10.

Stop Kiss The story of a budding romance between 2 women & the violent attack that interrupts their first kiss. Closes 9/14. The Arts Garage, 1533 Ridge Ave. www.liveartsandfringe.org. $15.

Headlong Dance Theater - This Town Is a Mystery Multidisciplinary show taking place at several private homes. Closes 9/22. The Festival Hub, N. 5th St. and Fairmount Ave. livearts-fringe.org. $35.

New Paradise Laboratories - 27 New afterlife-themed play with a live score. Closes 9/16. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl. livearts-fringe.org. $28-$35.

Red-Eye to Havre de Grace Musical about the last days of Edgar Allan Poe. Closes 9/16. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. livearts-fringe.org. $28-$35.

3 Wishes A prudish '50s businesswoman grants a plumber 3 wishes, discovering her own desires along the way. Closes 9/23. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave. www.livearts-fringe.org. $10.

Creditors A troubled marriage is further disrupted when a mysterious stranger arrives & makes some unpleasant demands. Closes 9/23. The Franklin Inn Club, 205 S. Camac St. www.livearts-fringe.org. $20.

Silken Veils A young Iranian immigrant recollects the challenges of her childhood in her native country. Closes 9/15. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. www.livearts-fringe.com. $13.

End of Hope Comedy about 2 strangers who meet up for an evening that takes some unexpected directions. Closes 9/21. First Baptist Church - Off-Broad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom St. www.liveartsandfringe.org. $15.

Ivona, Princess of Burgundia A kingdom erupts in turmoil when the prince decides to marry a socially awkward commoner. Closes 9/23. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. www.liveartsandfringe.org. $20.

Wawapalooza 6: The Great Almost New round of short films & plays by IdRatherBeHere. Closes 9/22. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; 215-413-1318. livearts-fringe.org. $15.

Back to Back Theatre: Food Court

The story of a woman's struggle with power, violence & body image, featuring a cast w/perceived intellectual disabilities. Closes 9/22. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $30.

Little Fish Theatre: Of Plastic Things & Butterfly Wings A plastic water bottle tries to find her parents w/the help of some ocean friends. Closes 9/16. First Baptist Church - Off-Broad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom St. $10.

The Little Mermaid Musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Closes 9/22. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Coming-of-age story set in New York during the Great Depression. Closes 9/29. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $8 children 18 and under.

Lend Me a Tenor Hit comedy presented by MN Players. Closes 9/22. Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-1079. www.mnplayers.org. $15; $12 matinee.

Lost in Yonkers Neil Simon's coming-of-age tale of 2 teenage boys in 1942. Closes 9/30. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881. www.thestagecrafters.org. $17 advance; $20 day of show.

Phoenixville's Got Talent Talent show open to all ages & skills. Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-933-4043. $8. 9/19. 7:30 pm.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Steve Martin comedy. Closes 9/29. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $15.

The Taming of the Shrew One of William Shakespeare's funniest plays is the tale of tempestuous Katherine & her persistent suitor Petruchio. Closes 9/30. Old Academy Players, 3540-3544 Indian Queen Ln.; Box Office: 215-843-1109. www.oldacademyplayers.org. $15.

Let's Host a Murder

A murder-themed party gets out of hand, turning all the guests into suspects. Ongoing. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. $45.95.

This Way to the Egress

"Old-time Gypsy punk" with a steampunk flavor. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave.; 267-671-9298.

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. $8. 9/20. 8:30 pm.

Amici Opera: King Lear

Raffaele Tudisco stars in Cagnoni's 'King Lear.' Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave.; 215-224-0257. $22 advance, $25 day of show; $22 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 12 and under. 9/15.

'Danco on 'Danco

Annual performance featuring members of Philadanco, the apprentice troupe D/2 & performing youth ensemble D/3. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

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. $30 day of show. 9/14. 7 pm.

Baltic Traditions & Cultures: A Day of Celebration Afternoon of dances & music from Greece, Albania, Romania, Bosnia & other countries, art demos & Baltic food. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ; 856-825-6800. 9/15. 11 am-7:30 pm.

Band of Artists: Tourettes - A Dancing Disorder Multidisciplinary show that uses scientific research, music, movement & video to explore Tourette's Syndrome. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside. bandofartists.org. $15. 9/14, 9/15.

Ceili Dance Weekly dance sessions organized by John Shields & Cass Tinney. The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center), 6815 Emlen St.; 215-843-8051. 9/19.

Duende Musical: The Legend of Nahia Presented by Crossroads Music. A multidisciplinary production presenting the healing journey of a woman who is a rape survivor, through live music, story telling, performance art, dance, and theater. The program includes folk songs in Spanish, Spanish dialects and Basque, flamenco and Latin American music, and it draws on folklore and mythology. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 801 S. 48th St www.crossroadsconcerts.org. $8-$24. 9/15.

Israeli Dancing Easy & intermediate level. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507. $5. 9/16.

Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble This group's bold, powerful style dynamically blends art & energy. Bryn Mawr College - Goodhart Hall, 101 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr; 610-526-5210. www.voloshky.com. $20; $18 seniors; $10 students; $5 under 12. 9/14. 8 pm.

My Fair Eileen

One night stand, featuring actress Eileen Cella. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $20. 9/18. 7 pm.

Ramin Karimloo Canadian vocalist/musical theater star known for playing the Phantom in London's version of 'Phantom of the Opera.' World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. $25.