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A screenwriter-turned-professor's attempt to make a Hollywood comeback may wind up affecting his home life. Closes 10/11. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $25-$36.

Animal Farm Stage adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel. Closes 11/7. Luna Theater, 620 S. 8th St.; 215-704-0033. $20-$25; $15-$20 ages 29 and under.

Antigone Original adaptation of the Sophocles play, performed in both English & ancient Greek. Closes 11/8. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $25; $10 students.

Auctioning the Ainsleys Sisters who've been in the estate auctioning business are faced with the task of auctioning off their former home. Closes 11/8. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $27-$47.

Baby Doll Theatrical adaptation of the '50s film that was based on an earlier play by Tennesee Williams. Closes 10/11. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $25-$95.50.

Bus Stop Hit comedy by William Inge. Closes 10/18. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $32-$47.

Dead Man's Cell Phone Jean answers the phone of a deceased cafe patron only to have her life turned upside down by the strangers she encounters. Closes 10/9. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. $38.

East Lynne Theater Company: Strictly Dishonorable Screwball comedy by Preston Sturges. Closes 10/17. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students.

George & Co.: Holden Fans of "A Catcher in the Rye" attempt to get Salinger to publish further writings, but they take their efforts too far. Closes 10/17. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. $20; $15 students aged 26 and under.

Gypsy An aggressive stage mother takes a trip across the country in the 1920s. Closes 11/1. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media. $42; $35 seniors; $25 children.

High Society Cole Porter musical about the romantic entanglements of a wealthy socialite. Closes 10/25. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $20-$95.

Inis Nua Theatre Company: Hooked! Dark comedy about a picturesque small village where nothing is what it seems. Closes 10/25. Fergie's Pub, 1214 Sansom St.; 215-928-8118. inisnuatheatre.org.

Mauritius The inheritance of a valuable stamp collection sparks conflict between 2 half sisters. Closes 10/11. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-9913. $17.

Menopause The Musical Comic musical about women & "the change." Closes 11/22. Independence Seaport Museum - Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 855-448-7469 (HIT SHOW). www.menopausethemusical.com. $45-$65.

Metamorphoses Theatrical adaptation of Ovid's classic myths. Closes 11/1. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$50; $15 teens and children.

Murder in Dixie A rich boy from Philadelphia's Main Line is engaged to a poor orphaned girl from the Deep South. As their families gather for her hometown's county fair, will their plans to break them up succeed? Between his gold-digging stepmother and social-climbing chauffeur, and her scheming sister and manipulative guardian, the stage is set for an outrageous battle royale to rival the Hatfields and the McCoys. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. www.bistroromano.com/mystery-theatre. $48.95.

Passage Theatre Company: Song for the Disappeared Estranged family members reunite to search for a relative who's gone missing. Closes 10/25. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. passagetheatre.org. $30-$35.

Philadelphia Theatre Company: Disgraced Differing ideas about race, religion & identity cause conflict at a NY dinner party. Closes 11/8. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. $15-$62.

Phillip Silverstone's Wine-tertaining Life Stories, anecdotes & humor from Silverstone's lengthy career in TV, radio & print, plus special guests. Closes 10/10. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $25.

Photograph 51 Compelling drama by Anna Ziegler. Philadelphia premiere. Closes 10/18. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $34-$39; $15 students.

Proof The daughter of a famous but unstable mathematician struggles with his legacy after he passes. Closes 10/11. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

Quintessence Theatre Group: Romeo & Juliet Classic Shakespeare drama, presented in rotating repertory with Machiavelli's "The Mandrake." Closes 11/7 Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-987-4450. www.quintessencetheatre.org/romeo-and-juliet/. $27-$34; $25 seniors; $15 children.

Quintessence Theatre Group: The Mandrake Classic Machiavelli comedy, translated by Wallace Shawn. Presented in rotating repertory with "Romeo & Juliet." Closes 11/8. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-987-4450. www.quintessencetheatre.org/the-mandrake/. $27-$34; $25 seniors; $15 children.

Rizzo Biographical play about former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo. Closes 11/8. Theatre Exile at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. $10-$25.

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) An old man spins a rousing tale of his high seas adventures (which he purports to be true). Closes 11/1. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30-$35.

The Exalted Exploration of the life of German-Jewish art historian Carl Einstein, w/live music. Closes 10/10. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. $25.

Wilmo Wednesdays Curated variety show featuring various local & regional performers. Ongoing. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington. Free.

Shrek the Musical, Jr.

Stage adaptation of the popular animated film. Closes 10/24. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $14-$16.

Shakespeare '70: Becky Shaw

Gina Gionfriddo's biting comedy of bad manners. Closes 10/11. Open Arts Stage, 146 U.S. 130, Bordentown; 609-424-3058.

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. $16 $13; seniors; $8 students advance; $18; $15 seniors; $10 students day of show.

Christopher Wilke, Lutist

Nazareth College instructor performs solo works for the baroque lute. Settlement Music School - Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen St.; 215-336-0400. $25; $15 students and seniors. 10/11. 3 pm.

Eric Plutz, Organist Princeton University organist & rehearsal accompanist for the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Rd., New Hope. ericplutz.com. $15; $5 students. 10/11. 5 pm.

MOSAIC Concert Various student ensembles. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 North Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 800-298-4200. Free. 10/9. 7:30 pm.

PCMS Concert: Borodin Quartet With David Finckel, Cellist Accomplished Russian ensemble performs works by Borodin, Shostakovich & Schubert. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 10/11. 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: For Love of Country Works by Grieg, Bartok & Sibelius, w/Gil Shaham featured on violin. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.philorch.org. $36-$147. 10/9, 10/10.

Robert Randolph Fusion of rock & funk w/blues through the traditional gospel sound of the "sacred steel" guitar. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside. www.robertrandolph.net/. $29.50-$39.50. 10/15. 8 pm.

SPSO Young Artists Competition Winners' Concert The three winners of the SPSO Young Artists Competition perform as soloists with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. $25; $20 seniors; $5 students. 10/10. 7:30 pm.

Temple University Symphony Orchestra Students perform works by Adams, Kernis, Sierra & Stravinski. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 North Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 800-298-4200. www.temple.edu/boyer. Free. 10/15. 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Arias, Songs & Duets

Dock Woods Community Center, 275 Dock Dr., Lansdale; 215-224-0257. $20. 10/11. 2:30 pm.

Opera Philadelphia: La Traviata 3-act Verdi opera with a libretto based on a play by Alexandre Dumas, fils. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.operaphila.org. $19-$239. 10/9, 10/11.

Temple University Singers, Women's Chorus & University Chorale Student concert. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 North Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 800-298-4200. Free. 10/14. 7:30 pm.

Beginning Belly Dance

Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken. $12. 10/12.

Chair Dance Fitness Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken. $12. 10/12.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Contemporary ensemble incorporates a variety of styles & genres. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999. www.complexionsdance.org. 10/14, 10/15.

Gallim Dance New York City-based company. Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Absecon. www.gallimdance.com. $32. 10/9. 7:30 pm.

Tommy Tune Multi-talented performer with numerous Tonys in various categories. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999. $55-$95. 10/9, 10/10, 10/10.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Free. 10/11.

Amanda McBroom

Cabaret performer. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999.

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. $40-$50. 10/11. 7 pm.

Are You Comfortable? Performance art & video event themed around comfortability. Aux Performance Space, 319 N. 11th St. $7. 10/15. 7 pm.