Performance and classical music listings

39 Steps

A fast-paced whodunit based on the Alfred Hitchcock film. Closes 10/26. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100.   $31-$46; $10 students.

9 to 5: The Musical Based on the hit movie & featuring music from Dolly Parton. Closes 10/19. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $20-$95.

Actors Touring Company: The Events A survivor deals with challenging emotions in the wake of an unexpected & devastating tragedy. Closes 10/19. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.atctheatre.com. $20-$35.

Aquila Theatre Company: Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte's tale about ill-fated lovers on the lonely moors of northern England. Closes 10/10. Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway; 609-652-9000. $32.

Arcadia Award-winning Tom Stoppard play about the flawed interpretations of 2 researchers investigating a particular historical event. Closes 11/2. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395.   $22-$39; $10-$29 students.

Atlantic City Theater: The Dining Room A.R. Gurney comedy about the trials & tribulations of an upper-middle-class family. Closes 10/19. Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City. $20; $18 seniors; $10 children; $8 Stockton students.

Bad Jews Comedy by Joshua Harmon. Philadelphia premiere. Closes 11/30. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.   $30-$45.

Blacklist Burlesque: Game of Thrones - Burlesque Is Coming Playfully risque take on the characters from the HBO show. Closes 10/10. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. $12-$15.

Cape May Stage: Other Desert Cities A writer's plan to pen a book about a painful episode in her family's history causes conflict among her relatives. Closes 10/31. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341.   $35; $30 seniors; $15 students.

Dennis Kim: Tree City Legends A multidisciplinary theater work by Dennis Kim. Closes 10/10. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914 http://treecitylegends.bpt.me/.   $25; $15 students.

Detroit Written by Lisa D'Amour, directed by Maria Mileaf. Closes 11/9. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.   $46-$59.

Dumpsta Players: Miller, She Wrote Mystery sendup. Closes 10/15. Bob & Barbara's Lounge, 1509 South St. www.dumpstaplayers.org.   $1.99.

East Lynne Theater Company: Within the Law A woman wrongfully convicted of theft finds a way to more-or-less legally seek revenge. Closes 10/12. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students.

La Bete Written by David Hirson. Closes 10/12. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$50.

Old Jews Telling Jokes Comedy show featuring bits & routines that pay tribute to & reinvent classic jokes of the past & present. Closes 11/30. Independence Seaport Museum - Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 855-448-7469.   $45-$65.

Paris '75 - A New Musical A high-spirited evening with singers, actors & dancers performing classic to modern hits from the Broadway songbook. Closes 10/12. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway; 609-652-9000.   $10; $8 seniors and students.

Quake Modern American theatrical journey by Melanie Marnich. Closes 10/10. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546.   $20 advance; $25 day of show.

Rapture, Blister, Burn The reunion of 3 graduate school friends leads some of them to reexamine their lives. Closes 11/2. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.   $25; $10 students.

Rounding Third 2-person comedy about the conflict between a pair of Little League coaches with very different styles. Closes 10/12. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200.   $24-$35.

Row After Row Dark comedy by Jessica Dickey, directed by David Bradley. Closes 11/9. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500.   $27-$47.

Seuls en Scene - Princeton French Theater Festival Performances of classical & contemporary theater works in French. Closes 10/11. Princeton University - Lewis Center for the Arts, 185 Nassau St., Princeton; 609-258-9220. www.princeton.edu/arts/arts_at_princeton/theater/event/seuls-en-scene-2014/overview/. Free.

Shakespeare's As You Like It Presented by Quintessence Theatre Group; in repertory with "Richard II." Closes 11/8. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-987-4450. quintessencetheatre.org. $27-$34; $25 seniors; $15 students.

Shakespeare's Richard II Presented by Quintessence Theatre Group; in repertory with "As You Like It." Closes 11/9. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-987-4450. www.quintessencetheatre.org.    $27-$34; $25 seniors; $15 students.

Sister Act A crime witness is hidden in a convent for her own protection, but soon stirs things up among the sisters. Closes 10/19. The DuPont Theatre, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington; 1-800-338-0881. www.SisterActonTour.com. $20-$85.

The Civil War: The Musical Tony-nominated country-folk musical based on the writings of figures from the Civil War era. Closes 10/11. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012.   $30-$40.

The Syringa Tree 2-woman play about a white South African, her black caretaker & the challenges of apartheid. Closes 11/9. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. Pay-what-you-can.

The Understudy Backstage friction takes center stage in a biting comedy about art, theater & celebrity. Closes 11/2. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787.

Til Divorce Do Us Part: The Musical New musical comedy about the end of a relationship. Closes 12/7. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; reservations required: 215-923-0210.   $45.

Beyond Therapy

A man & a woman venture into the dating scene on the advice of their flawed therapists, with hilariously unfortunate results. Closes 10/18. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro; reservations required: 215-675-6774.   $15.

Jekyll & Hyde Presented by Viviana Theatre Company. Closes 10/11. Stage One, 101 Plush Mills Rd., Wallingford; 610-322-6425.   $20; $18 students; $15 seniors.

Maid to Order Football, comedy & conflict collide in the hilarious play by Tom Taggart. Closes 10/22. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3859. www.newtownartscompany.com.   $15-$20.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Let the spelling (& singing) begin! Recommended for mature audiences. Closes 11/1. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139.   $20.

The Gin Game An elderly man & woman bond over a card game, but their respective issues soon cause problems. Closes 11/8. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, NJ; reservations required: 609-466-2766.

The Prescott Method 2 women find comfort & common ground over a TV personality's bread recipe. Closes 10/19. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside; 215-572-2112.

Impromptu Players: Where There Is No Will ...

A hotel owner dies without leaving a will, leading to trouble among his distant relatives & shady associates. Closes 10/25. Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $35-$50; $15 children.

Kill for an Emmy The troubled cast of a struggling soap opera may find themselves the targets of a scheming killer. Ongoing. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313.   $45.95.

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Rutgers University - Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; 856-225-2700. Free. 10/15. 12:15 pm.

Andy Kahn's Music by Intention Show, A Tribute to the Great American Songwriters Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 S Rittenhouse Square. $25. 10/12. 3 pm.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble Bucks County's resident chamber music ensemble since 1975. Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church, 188 Upper Tinicum Church Rd., Upper Black Eddy. www.lenapechamberensemble.org. $18; $15 seniors and students; $5 children. 10/10. 8:15 pm. Also Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. $18; $15 seniors and students; $5 children. 10/12. 3 pm.

PCMS Concert: Mark Padmore & Jonathan Biss, Tenor & Pianist Works by Schumann & Tippett. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 10/15. 8 pm.   PCMS Concert: Musicians From Marlboro Touring extension of Vermont's Marlboro Music Festival. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 10/13. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: That Fabulous Philadelphia Sound Works by Glazunov, Khachaturian & Rachmaninoff, w/Jean-Yves Thibaudet featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org.   10/11.

Philadelphia Orchestra: The Stunning Slavic Mass Concert of works by Sibelius, Dvorak & Janacek, w/the Philadelphia Singers Chorale. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org.   10/16.

Princeton Sound Kitchen Contemporary music artists & ensembles perform works by students in Princeton's composition Ph.D. program. Princeton University - Taplin Auditorium, Washington Rd., Princeton. www.princeton.edu.   Free. 10/10.

Ruben Gonzalez-Avila Guitarist from Cuba. Settlement Music School - Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen St. $25; $15 students & seniors; free under 12. 10/12. 3 pm.

Trio Montage Philadelphia area violin, cello & harp chamber ensemble. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside. Free. 10/11. 3-4 pm.

Amici Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana

1-act "verismo" opera by Mascagni. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257.   $20. 10/11. 4 pm.

Amici Opera: Girl of the Golden West 3-act opera w/an Italian libretto by Guelfo Civinini & Carlo Zangarini. Dock Woods Community Center, 275 Dock Dr., Lansdale; 215-224-0257. $20. 10/12. 2:30 pm.

Curtis Opera Theatre: Iolanta Tchaikovsky opera about a sheltered blind woman & her encounter with a visiting knight. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999. www.curtis.edu. $5-$50. 10/10, 10/11, 10/12.

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. 10/14.

ContempraDance Theatre

Eclectic performances incorporate original music, video art & innovative lighting & set designs. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

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;  $30; $25 seniors. 10/11, 10/12.

Dances by Diane Learn how to line dance and a variety of Latin dances from Diane Alcavage, an Arthur Murray-trained instructor. Moorestown Library, 111 W Second St., Moorestown.   Free. 10/10. 1-2 pm.

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. 10/14.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 Premier ensemble established in 1963 by Balanchine protege Barbara Weisberger. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.paballet.org.   $30-$125. 10/16.

Second Sundae All-Styles Battle Dance party & competition hosted by DJ Sylo. Silk City Diner & Lounge, 435 Spring Garden St.   $5-$10. 10/12. 10 pm.

Soomi Kim: Chang(e) Kim portrays the enigmatic & controversial Kathy Chang in this dynamic new hybrid dance theater work. Closes 10/11. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.   $25; $15 students.

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. 10/12.

Corner Queens Cabaret

Regional drag queens are joined by guest artists for a diverse evening of performances. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $5.

Music at Monica's: Chloe Moore & Markus Beam, Soprano & Baritone Concert of vocal selections from Mozart, Handel, Gounod, Verdi, Rodgers & Hammerstein & others. Church of St. Monica, 635 First Ave., Berwyn. Donations accepted. 10/12. 3 pm.