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Theater Professional/semi-professional 12 Angry Men Presented by GoKash Productions. Closes 7/28. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl. www.gokashproductions.com. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

Theater

Professional/semi-professional

12 Angry Men

Presented by GoKash Productions. Closes 7/28. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl.

» READ MORE: www.gokashproductions.com

. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

At the Old Place A woman dealing with her mother's passing returns to her family's Virginia home, only to find some unexpected guests. Closes 7/28. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $15; $5 students.

Avenue Q Tony Award-winning musical comedy, presented by Mazeppa Productions. Closes 7/27. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; 267-559-9602. $25.

Beauty and the Beast Fairy tale comes to life on stage. Closes 8/3. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org/. $16; $12 children 12 and under.

Cape May Stage: Lend Me a Tenor Comedy about an opera presenter whose lead performer goes missing, leaving him in a bind. Closes 7/26. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students.

Disney's Cinderella Stage version of the Disney fairy tale classic. Closes 7/13. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $10.

East Lynne Theater Company: Lost on the Natchez Trace An injured slave auctioneer seeks help from an unlikely source. Closes 7/20. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students.

Evita Presented by MoorArts. Closes 7/20. Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown. $17; $12 seniors and students.

Grease The story of the summer romance between teenagers from different sides of the tracks. Closes 7/14. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

Measure for Measure Shakespeare's dark comedy. Presented by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Closes 8/4. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. $25-$52.

Noises Off Hilarious backstage farce by Michael Frayn, Closes 8/4. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $25-$45.

Ol' Man River Keith Spencer pays homage to African American leading men & the Broadway shows that made them famous. Closes 7/28. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $30-$40.

Run for Your Wife Hilarious farce by Ray Cooney. Closes 8/18. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $32; $29 seniors; $10 students.

The 39 Steps Fast-paced whodunit based on the Alfred Hitchcock film. Closes 7/14. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org. $25-$52.

The Importance of Being Earnest Classic Oscar Wilde comedy. Closes 8/4. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. $25-$52.

The Little Mermaid Based on the children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. Closes 7/21. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville; 267-885-9857. $7.

The Wizard of Oz Dorothy, Toto & her friends Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & the Tin Woodsman go on a remarkable journey to see the great Oz. Closes 7/14. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ; 267-885-9857. $15; $10 under 12.

The World Goes 'Round Musical revue celebrating the work of songwriting team John Kander & Fred Ebb. Closes 7/21. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. $29-$57.50.

Wicked 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.' Closes 8/4. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. $40-$175.

Family theater

Cinderella

Theatrical adaptation of the fairy tale. Closes 7/13. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $13.

Disney's 101 Dalmatians A group of puppies go up against Cruella DeVil in this theatrical adaptation of the Disney film. Closes 7/27. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children.

Disney's Aladdin Performing arts camp participants present their culminating show. Closes 7/21. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $15; $13 seniors and children.

Disney's My Son Pinocchio Jr. Family friendly musical based on the classic tale. Closes 7/19. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $6-$9.

Greater Ocean City Theatre Company: Jack & the Beanstalk Musical adaptation of the fairy tale. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9248. oceancitytheatrecompany.com. $10. 7/15. 10:30 am. Also Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave., Cape May. 7/17 10:30 am. 1-855-708-9699; and Moorlyn Family Theatre, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, Ocean City. 7/18, 10:30 am.

Peter Pan & Captain Hook Peter, Wendy & friends must rescue Tinkerbell & Tiger Lily from the pirates. Closes 7/14. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $13.

Really Rosie The story of an imaginative girl who entertains herself by acting out her dreams of stardom. Closes 7/21. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. $27.50.

The Cat in the Hat Theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book. Closes 7/12. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $13.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. Fun musical travelogue. Come early for preshow activites. Closes 7/12. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $6-$9.

Community theater

13 The Musical

Presented by Acting Naturally. Closes 7/21. Welch Elementary School, 750 New Rd., Southampton; 267-798-9165.

» READ MORE: www.actingnaturally.com

. $15-$18.

Hairspray Hit musical comedy. Closes 8/4. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $28.

Oliver! Musical adaptation of the Dickens classic 'Oliver Twist.' Presented by Actors' Net of Bucks County. Closes 7/28. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20; $17 seniors; $10 under 12.

The House of Bernarda Alba Drama by Federico Garcia Lorca. Closes 7/27. Spotlight Theatre at Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-1079. $15.

The Producers Based on the Mel Brooks film. Closes 8/10. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $12.

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

Bice Horszowski, Pianist

Pianist from Italy. Rutgers University, Camden, 303 Cooper St., Camden. Free. 7/16. Noon.

Chester County Pops Orchestra The Pops present their summer concert. Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1330 Main St., Phoenixville. www.chescopops.org. $15; free seniors, students and children. 7/14. 3 pm. Also J.R. Fugett Middle School, 500 Ellis Ln., West Chester. www.chescopops.org. $15; free seniors, students and children. 7/16. 7:30 pm.

George Whittam Big Band Rose Tree Park, Rte. 252, Media; 610-891-4663. Free. 7/17. 7 pm.

Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival: Father Sean Duggan, Pianist Concert of works by Bach & Beethoven. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. www.golandskyinstitute.org. $20. 7/15. 8 pm.

Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival: Miranda Cuckson & Yegor Shevtsov Violin/piano duo perform a diverse concert of works spanning 300+ years. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. www.golandskyinstitute.org. $20. 7/16. 8 pm.

Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival: Pavel Nersessian & Ilya Itin, Pianists Piano duo performs Pletnev's transcription of Prokofiev's 'Cinderella Suite.' Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. www.golandskyinstitute.org. $20. 7/18. 8 pm.

Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival: Rachel Cheung, Pianist Cheung presents a concert of works by Schumann, Debussy, Bach & Chopin. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. www.golandskyinstitute.org. $20. 7/14. 8 pm.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble Bucks County's resident chamber music ensemble since 1975. Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. www.lenapechamberensemble.org. $18; $15 students and seniors. 7/13.

Ocean City Pops: Rising Artists of Tomorrow Pops performs w/ up & coming young artists. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9291. www.oceancitypops.org. $10-$15. 7/17. 8 pm.

Philly Brass & Electric Rose Tree Park, Rte. 252, Media; 610-891-4663. Free. 7/18. 7 pm.

Summer Carillon Concert Series Wed. in Jul. & Aug. Rain or shine. Please bring blanket, lawn chair, snacks or dinner. Washington Memorial Chapel, Rte. 23, Valley Forge; 610-265-5211. Free. 7/17. 7:30 pm.

Video Games Live Live orchestra performs music composed for video games. Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; 610-432-6715. www.videogameslive.com/. $19-$52. 7/14. 7:30 pm.

Opera/Choral

Amici Opera Company: The Barber of Seville

Comic opera by Rossini. High Note Cafe, 1549 S. 13th St.; 215-755-8903. $39.95. 7/17. 6 pm.

Choir of Christ's College, Cambridge U.K. choir in concert. Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St. www.cambridgechoir.co.uk. Donations accepted. 7/15. 7:30 pm.

Ocean City Pops: A Night at the Opera Featured guests will include tenor Cody Austin, soprano Suzanne Vinnick & baritone Christian Bowers. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City. www.oceancitypops.org. $10-$15. 7/14. 8 pm.

Singing Circle for People Impacted by Cancer Join other singers led by composer, performer & educator Julia Haines. No talent is necessary - just a willingness to have fun. Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (formerly the Wellness Community of Philadelphia), 4100 Chamounix Dr.; 215-879-7733. Free. 7/16.

The Resurrection Cathedral Choir 60+ member group feat. choirs & praise teams from the Resurrection Center. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington. $20. 7/13. 12:30 pm.

Third Thursdays Live and Local The Delaware River Waterfront's newest series, this music event will feature top local talent. Nights will be curated by a collective of artists, producers, and promoters, and will feature a wide range of bands and DJs. Race Street Pier, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386. Free. 7/18.

Dance

Animus

World music fusion. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

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. $12. 7/14. 7:30 pm.

BalletX Philadelphia company updates ballet for the new century. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. www.balletx.org. $35; $30 seniors; $22 students. 7/12-14.

Bootylicious: Beyonce Hip-Hop Workshop Encore Dance workshop. The Arts Parlor, 1170 S. Broad St.; phillydancefitness.com/events/bootylicious-encore. $15-$20. 7/14. 2-3:30 pm.

Ceili Dance Weekly sessions organized by John Shields & Cass Tinney. The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center), 6815 Emlen St.; 215-843-8051. 7/17.

Dance Xplosion Competition Dancers of all ages compete in a wide range of categories & styles. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; 516-781-3400. www.dancexplosiontalent.com. Free. 7/12, 7/13.

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. 7/16.

Rock School for Dance Education Student performance. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52d St. & Parkside Ave.; Reservations suggested: http://www.manncenter.org. Free. 7/15. 11 am.

Seventh Principle Performance Company Troupe who blend African & African American dance traditions. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. www.myspace.com/seventh_principle. Free. 7/17. 10:30 am.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join in. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Free. 7/14.

Usiloquy Dance Designs Group blends ancient Indian dance w/ world influences. City Hall, Broad St. Free. 7/17. 5:30 pm.

Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble This group's bold, powerful style dynamically blends art & energy. Rose Tree Park, Rte. 252, Media; 610-891-4663. www.voloshky.com. Free. 7/13. 7 pm.

Other performances

Eddie Bruce

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

Eraserhood Forever (& Ever) Evening of entertainment paying tribute to director David Lynch & his movie 'Eraserhead.' PhilaMOCA (Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art), 531 N. 12th St. $10. 7/12. 6-11:30 pm.

Star Whorez The Dumpsta Players put on an irreverent and flamboyant show. Bob & Barbara's Lounge, 1509 South St. $2. 7/17. 11 pm.