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Theater Professional/semi-professional A Flea in Her Ear Mayhem & madcap humor from master farceur Georges Feydeau. Closes 4/28. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $32; $29 seniors; $10 students.

Theater

Professional/semi-professional

A Flea in Her Ear

Mayhem & madcap humor from master farceur Georges Feydeau. Closes 4/28. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $32; $29 seniors; $10 students.

A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansbury's classic drama, directed by Walter Dallas. Closes 4/21. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$48; $15 students.

Assassin A former NFL player in search of redemption finds himself forced to deal with a lawyer & revelations about his past. Closes Sun. Act II Playhouse,

56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $27-$33; $10-$15 students.

B. Someday Productions: Criminal Genius A father/son crime team try to burn down a restaurant, but encounter a series of problems. Closes 3/30. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK). $20.

Boeing Boeing A man who's been juggling airline stewardess fiancees gets in a bind when they all arrive in town at once. Closes 3/30. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $25-$35.

Born Yesterday Comedy by Garson Kanin, presented by Crowded Kitchen Players. Closes 3/24. McCoole's Arts & Events Place, 10 S. Main St., Quakertown; 610-395-7176. www.ckplayers.com. $18; $14 seniors; $10 students.

Cooking With The Calamari Sisters: Mangia Italiano! 'Live broadcast' of a cable channel cooking show hosted by 2 colorful Italian sisters. Closes 5/19. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. www.thecalamarisisters.com/cooking.html. $45.

Curio Theatre: Madville New play written by Curio's Artistic Director Paul Kuhn. Closes 4/13. Curio Theatre Company, 4740 Baltimore Avenue; 215-525-1350. www.curiotheatre.org. $10-$15.

East Lynne Theater Company: Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Norwood Builder '30s radio show-style production about a young lawyer who winds up a murder suspect. Closes Sat. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $25; $15 students; free for children 12 and under.

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them Sensory theatrical experience from Theatre Confetti. Closes 3/24. The Power Plant Basement, 233 North Bread Street www.theatreconfetti.com. $10-$35.

Fela! Tony-winning musical about Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Closes Sun. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. www.felaonbroadway.com. $20-$85.

Flashpoint Theatre Company: The Bends The past & present collide when a woman goes to visit some friends from her college days. Closes 3/31. Off-Broad Street Theater at First Baptist Church, 1636 Sansom St. www.flashpointtheatre.org. $22; $20 students and seniors.

Good People A woman struggling to get by in a poor Boston neighborhood hopes reconnecting with an old fling will change her life. Closes 4/27. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$85.

Henry V England's young new king sets out to repair his country in the wake of a violent civil war. Closes 4/14. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $20-$56.

Lost in Yonkers Neil Simon's Pulitzer prize-winning play. Closes 3/24. Steel River Playhouse (formerly Tri-County Performing Arts Center), 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 610-970-1199. $20-$23; $17-$20 seniors; $15-$17 students.

Love, Loss, and What I Wore Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron's intimate collection of vignettes & monologues. Closes Sun. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. www.delawaretheatre.org. $35-$49.

Missionary in Manhattan: Big Philly Style Musical comedy from the Ukelele Orchestra of Brooklyn. Closes Sun. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. sisterwives.eventbrite.com. $20.

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Music revue feat. 50+ songs Sinatra recorded over the course of his career. Closes Sun. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre at Lincoln Hall, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-302-6485. $12-$18

New City Stage Company: Hurlyburly The story of 2 casting directors involved in '80s Hollywood's culture of sex & drugs. Closes 3/24. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-7500. newcitystage.org. $24-$26; $22 students and seniors.

On Golden Pond A touching & funny observance of life, family & the "golden years" that follow. Closes 3/24. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $28.

Studio X-Hibition New Play Development Series: Bad Monster

3 reclusive women harboring some dark secrets are disturbed by the arrival of a man warning about a monster outside. Closes Mon. Theatre Exile - Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St.; 215-218-4022. $10.

The Addams Family Gomez & Morticia contend with Wednesday's new 'normal' boyfriend in this stage adaptation of the TV show & movies. Closes 3/24. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com. $20-$100.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare's plays. Closes 3/23. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; 609-704-5012. $25.

The Trip to Bountiful The story of a woman's trip back to the small town of her childhood. Closes 4/7. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $25-$45; $25 children 17 and under.

Tiny Dynamite: Play, a Pie and a Pint Featuring several short, diverse works. Closes 3/28. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St. www.tinydynamite.org. $15.

Under the Whaleback A former sailor contends with a visiting stranger who's started making accusations about his past. Closes 4/7. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $39-$54; $34-$49 seniors; $19.50-$27 students.

Visionary Voices Performs: A Fierce Kind of Love The story of some of the parents who stood up against the pressure to institutionalize disabled children in the 1950s. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; Reservations suggested: 215-204-1356. www.disabilities.temple.edu/voices/performs. Free. Mon. 7-9 pm.

Family theater

American Theater Arts for Youth: Sleeping Beauty

Musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Closes 3/23. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-563-3501.

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. $13.50-$16.

Blue Lou and the Bullyfish Musical with an anti-bullying message performed by young people for young people. Closes Sat. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3859. $10.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Adaptation of the Roald Dahl book. Closes 5/2. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. $9-$10.

Children's Theatre Classes Acting exercises for children. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave.; Registration required: 215-632-5330. $100.

Didgeridoo Down Under This show uses comedy, puppetry, music & audience interaction to examine life in Australia. Closes Sun. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. Free.

Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Adaptation of the Lewis Carroll book that incorporates various Disney tunes. Closes Sun. Landis Theater, 818 E. Landis Ave., Vineland; 856-691-1121. $13; $10 children.

Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. Stage version of the hit Disney musical, performed by Stage Kidz. Closes 3/23. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. stagekidzhaddonfield.wordpress.com. $10.

Family Stages, Duet Productions: Puss in Boots The adventures of a stylishly-dressed cat. Closes Mon. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-886-9341. $10.

Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventure Based on a series of books by Lois Lowry, new student Gooney Bird Green tells some outrageous tales. Closes 3/24 Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd., Malvern; 610-647-4400 x3371. $10; $7 students; $5 seniors.

Mr. Malcolm's Big Fat Crazy Science Show Dr. Malcolm & friends perform a series of fun experiments. Closes 3/23. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $9.

Pinkalicious The story of a girl with an abiding love for the color pink. Based on the popular books. Closes 5/25. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children.

Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes Elmo & pals teach kids about healthy habits through fun song & dance numbers. Closes 3/24. Temple University - Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.; ComcastTix: 1-800-298-4200. www.sesamestreetlive.com. $12-$85.

Community theater

Acting Naturally: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Children in grades 2-8 perform the Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the biblical story of Joseph. Closes 3/24. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 267-798-9165.

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. $20-$23.

Actors' NET: Moonlight & Magnolias Comic romp about the behind-the-scenes chaos in writing the screenplay for 'Gone With the Wind.' Closes 3/24. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-428-0217. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20; $17 seniors; $10 children under 12.

Barnum P.T. Barnum's enthusiasm & spirit live on in this Broadway spectacle based on his life & career. Closes 3/23. Burlington City High School, 100 Blue Devil Way, Burlington; 609-387-5815. $10; $7 seniors and students.

Forever Plaid Four young male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s are miraculously revived for the chance to fulfill their dreams. Closes 3/31. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $25-$49.

Godspell Musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Closes 3/23. Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, New Hope; 215-862-2657. $15.

Hairspray The Woodbury Junior-Senior High School's Drama Club production. Closes Sat. Woodbury High School,

25 N. Broad St., Woodbury. $7; $5 students and seniors; free for students and seniors on Sat. at 1 pm.

I Love You Because Modern twist on 'Pride & Prejudice' set in current-day NY. Closes 3/23. Off-Broad Street Theatre, Five S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766.

In the Next Room A woman starts investigating a doctor's unusual new technique for treating patients. Closes Fri. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $15; $10 students and seniors.

Melancholy Play Written by Sarah Ruhl, presented by Allens Lane Theater. Closes 3/23. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $18 advance; $20 day of show.

The Drama Group: Don't Talk to the Actors A playwright contends with an opinionated group of actors as he tries to adapt his play for Broadway. Closes 3/23. First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave. thedramagroup.org. $15.

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe Satire about a bag lady & various acquaintances offering commentary on the human condition. Closes 3/23. Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center,

601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. $5; $2 students and seniors.

Today The students & faculty of a troubled performing arts school must find a way to solve its problems before it gets shut down. Closes Sun. New Covenant Church of Philadelphia, 7500 Germantown Ave. Donations accepted.

Woman & Scarecrow A dying woman reflects on her life while accompanied by a mysterious figure called the Scarecrow. Closes Fri. Princeton University - Lewis Center for the Arts, 185 Nassau St., Princeton; 609-258-9220. $12; $10 students and seniors.

Dinner theater

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.

Classical Music

Orchestral/Chamber Music

Abington Symphony Orchestra & Oratorio Choir: Faure's Requiem

John Sall conducts. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington. Free. Sun. 4 pm.

Born Lau & Alexandre Moutouzkine, Violist & Pianist Proceeds benefit Face to Face Germantown & the Interfaith Hospitality Network. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.; Brown Paper Tickets: 1-800-838-3006. $25. Fri. 7:30 pm.

Intercultural Journeys: An Evening with Mandy Patinkin Emmy & Tony Award- winning actor Mandy Patinkin will join Intercultural Journeys in a special performance. William Penn Charter School - Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts, 3000 W. School House Ln. www.interculturaljourneys.org. $45. Sun.

3 pm.

Main Line Symphony Orchestra An all-volunteer community orchestra. Valley Forge Middle School, 105 Waker Rd, Wayne; 610-688-0235. www.mlso.org. $18; $12 students and seniors. Fri. 8 pm.