Performance and classical music listings

1812 Productions: This Is The Week That Is

Annual show poking fun at local & national current events. Closes 11/4. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl.; 215-592-9560. 1812productions.org. $28-$38.

24 Hours Later: A Presidential Survival Guide Three original plays will be created in the wake of the presidential decision. Closes 11/7. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 1-800-595-4849. $15 advance; $20 day of show.

America Rising: Spark The story of 3 small-town sisters as they struggle to get by & rely on each other for strength. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $15. 11/5. 5 pm.

B. Someday Productions: Problem Child A couple trying to get their child back from Social Services encounter a series of problems. Closes 11/17. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255. www.bsomeday.org. $20.

Barefoot in the Park Neil Simon comedy about newlyweds dealing with a rash of problems after moving into a new apartment. Closes 11/4. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $36-$54; $18-$27 children 12 and under.

Cape May Stage: Poe, Times Two 1-man theatrical adaptations of the Poe stories 'The Cask of Amontillado' & 'The Black Cat.' Closes 11/16. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.org. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students.

Churchill Edmund L. Shaff portrays Winston Churchill. Closes 11/4. Stockton Performing Arts Center, College Dr., Galloway, NJ; 609-652-9000. $35-$40.

Cooking With The Calamari Sisters: Mangia Italiano! 'Live broadcast' of a cable channel cooking show hosted by 2 colorful Italian sisters. Closes 12/2. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. www.thecalamarisisters.com/cooking.html. $45.

Curio Theatre: The Runner Stumbles Milan Stitt's drama about a priest accused of murder in a remote Michigan town. Closes 11/10. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 801 S. 48th St; 215-525-1350. www.curiotheatre.org. $10-$20.

East Lynne Theater Company: Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Norwood Builder Holmes story presented in the style of an old-style radio broadcast, with live sound effects & commercials. Closes 11/3. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. $25; $15 students; free under 12.

Elevator Repair Service: The Select (The Sun Also Rises) Unique & vibrant theatrical adaptation of Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises.' Closes 11/4. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. elevator.org. $20-$72.

Freud's Last Session Hit play about an imagined meeting between C.S. Lewis & Sigmund Freud. Closes 12/23. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$48.

Gas & Electric Arts: Behind the Eye Philadelphia premiere of Carson Kreitzer's story about the life of World War II photographer Lee Miller. Closes 11/18. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; Box Office: 215-496-8001. www.gasandelectricarts.org. $20-$25; $16 students.

Gutenberg! The Musical 2 aspiring playwrights try to get backers for their new work, a musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Closes 11/4. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $33-$38; $15-$20 students.

Hairspray A teenager wins a spot on a TV dance program, then launches a campaign for social justice. Closes 11/4. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $49; $44 seniors; $27 children.

Indoor Picnic New drama by Joseph M. Paprzycki. Closes 11/11. Waterfront South Theatre, 400 Jasper St., Camden; 866-811-4111. $20.

Luna Theater: Seventy Scenes of Halloween Contemporary married life explored through both humor & horror. Closes 11/3. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-704-0033. www.lunatheater.org. $15-$30.

Mark Twain: Sacred Cows Make the Best Hamburgers An actor portraying Twain shares some of the author's classic writings + some of his lesser-known works. Closes 11/4. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $35-$40; $25 children 17 and under.

Mary Lou Quinlan: The God Box - A Daughter's Story 1-woman show about a remarkable discovery Quinlan & her family made after her mother's death. Closes 11/4. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-710-2243. www.stmaryfoundation.org. $25.

Next to Normal Pulitzer-winning musical drama about a family in crisis. Closes 11/4. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122.

Philadelphia Theatre Company: Stars of David A musical adaptation of Abigail Pogrebin's best-selling book. Closes 11/18. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/shows/starsofdavid/. $51-$79.

Pookie Goes Grenading An epic journey of life, art, revolution & the pursuit of more Facebook friends. Closes 11/18. First Baptist Church - Off-Broad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom St. azukatheatre.org. $15-$27.

Pretty Fire Award-winning play about families & growing up black in America. Closes 11/18. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown. $31; $29 seniors; $25 students.

Raw Yankee Theater: Ruthless Spouse A desparate man's decision leaves his wife in a compromising position. Closes 11/4. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. www.facebook.com/RuthlessSpouse. $15; $10 students.

Red Green: Wit & Wisdom Tour Best-selling author, humorist & TV personality shares tales of his life & experiences. Closes 11/3. Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton; Box Office: 609-984-8400. $46.50.

Roundabout Theatre Company: Anything Goes Tony-winning musical featuring popular Cole Porter tunes like 'You're the Top' & the title song, Closes 11/4. The DuPont Theatre, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington; 1-800-338-0881.

Sherlock Holmes & the Crucifer of Blood A missing soldier's past harbors a mysterious secret in this stage adaptation of 'The Sign of the Four.' Closes 11/25. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $25-$32; $22-$29 seniors; $10 students and children.

Spirits Break to Freedom Collaborative theatrical piece featuring dancer Germaine Ingram, musician Bobby Zankel & artist John Dowell. Closes 11/4. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; Registration required. Free.

The English Bride Psychological thriller about a series of interrogations held after a bombing attempt on an airplane. Closes 12/2. Theatre Exile - Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St.; 215-218-4022. theatreexile.org/. $10-$20.

The Liar David Ives' adaptation of the classic French farce. Closes 12/2. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $10-$38.

The Music Man A con man's schemes are thrown for a loop when he falls for a local woman. Closes 1/6. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

The Rocky Horror Show Cult classic rock musical. Closes 11/3. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $22.

What a Glorious Feeling The story of the behind-the-scenes love triangle that took place during the filming of 'Singin' in the Rain.' Closes 11/18. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $41-$54; $32.80-$39.20 military with ID; $15 students 25 and under.

Family Stages, Duet Productions: The Wizard of Oz

2-actor adaptation of the L. Frank Baum story. Closes 11/5. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-886-9341. $10.

Guys and Dolls

Musical comedy. Closes 11/18. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25.

Once Upon a Mattress A kingdom in need of a real princess manages to find one, but she's not quite what they expected. Closes 11/3. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $25; $13 children 18 and under.

Plaza Suite 3 one-act plays about couples staying in a NY hotel's suite during different phases of their relationships. Closes 11/3. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $14.

The Drowsy Chaperone When a theatre fan plays a record from a show, the musical magically comes to life in his apartment. Closes 12/2. Villanova University - Vasey Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. $19-$25 seniors.

The Odd Couple (Female Version) An update on Neil Simon's comedy that stars Florence & Olive instead of Felix & Oscar. Closes 11/17. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $15.

The Wildest, Hip, Cool & Swinging Celebration of the musical legacy of Louis Prima, Keely Smith & others from their era. Closes 11/10. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766.

Titanic: The Musical Tony-winning musical about the journey of the ill-fated Titanic. Closes 11/3. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $20.

Zombie Prom Hilarious rock musical. Closes 11/4. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; Reservations recommended: 610-584-4005. $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.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Adele Anthony, Conductor & Violinist

Anthony leads the Chamber Orchestra through an all-Bach program. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 1-800-298-4200.

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. $20. 11/6. 7:30 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: All Bach Adele Anthony conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.chamberorchestra.org. $24-$81. 11/4, 11/5.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Sounds of America Concert of works by Barber, Gershwin, Copland & Sierra, w/Giancarlo Guerrero conducting. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $26-$122. 11/2, 11/3.

Philadelphia Orchestra: The Stokowski Legacy Works by Franck, Poulenc & Bach/Stokowski, w/Emmanuel Krivine conducting & Christina & Michelle Naughton featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $26-$122. 11/8.

Stretched Strings Fingerstyle guitarists perform. Puck, 85 Printers Alley, Doylestown; 215-348-9000. $20. 11/4. 5 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Attila

Verdi opera based on a play by Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 409 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 215-224-0257. $25. 11/2. 7:15 pm.

Amici Opera Company: I Due Foscari 3-act Verdi opera based on Lord Byron's play 'The Two Foscari.' Dock Woods Community Center, 275 Dock Dr., Lansdale; 215-224-0257. $25. 11/4. 2:30 pm.

Ecumenical Choral Festival Performance of hymns and anthems. First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, 130 W. Miner St., West Chester. 11/4. 3 pm.

Foundations of Creativity: From Mozart to Puccini Center City Opera Theater presents cabaret series that aims to explore the creative impulse from the beginnings of opera to the newest works. 'From Mozart to Puccini,' the first event, explores moments in the standard repertoire that were groundbreaking triumphs in their day. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700. $45. 11/2, 11/3, 11/4.

Bellydance Superstars

Top American bellydancers & teachers backed by live percussion & fusion sounds. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. bellydancesuperstars.com. $25-$45. 11/8. 7:30 pm.

Ceili Dance Weekly sessions organized by John Shields & Cass Tinney. The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center), 6815 Emlen St.; 215-843-8051. 11/7.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser Haverford Township Free Library sponsors. DJ Tommy Tunes will spin records from the '60s and '70s with current dance hits as well. Ticket price will include buffet dinner, dessert and complimentary draft beer and soda for the first three hours. A cash bar will also be available. Net proceeds will benefit the library. Please call the reference desk at 610-446-3082 Ext. 201 for more information. Barnaby's is not handicapped accessible. Barnaby's of America, 1901 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown. $35. 11/3. 6-10 pm.

Double Bill Miller Rothlein presents two shows. Crane Arts Old School White Space, 1417 N. 2d St. $20. 11/2, 11/3, 11/4.

Experience Dance Day High school students can learn about dance classes at Richard Stockton College. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway. Reservations required: 609-652-4891. Free. 11/2.

Israeli Dancing Easy & intermediate level session. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507. $5. 11/4.

Mexico Beyond Mariachi Music & dancing from regions of Mexico. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. Free. 11/4. 2 pm.

PhillyBloco Modeled after the blocos of Rio de Janeiro. The Barnes Foundation - Philadelphia, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. phillybloco.com/about-the-music. Included in admission. 11/2. 8:30 pm.

Rama Vaidyanathan Accomplished bharata natyam performer from India. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-893-3900. $35-$45. 11/3. 8 pm.

Ricochet! A program of new, student-choreographed dances. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. $12; $10 students and seniors. 11/2, 11/3, 11/4.

The Dance Extravaganza An evening of modern dance, presented with CoEXISTdance. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $20. 11/6. 6:30 pm.

Barbara Cook

Tony Award-winner. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20-$60. 11/7. 7:30 pm.

Eddie Bruce Cabaret musician with over 25 years experience. SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. Free.