Theater, classical, opera performances

An Octoroon

Play about a slave owner drawn to a woman whose blood is one-eighth black. W/choreography & music by Ill Doots. Closes 4/10. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $25; $10 students.

As You Like It Romantic comedy about the exiled Rosalind who escapes into the forest, eventually encountering the love-struck Orlando. Closes 4/17. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $34-$39; $15 students.

Defending the Caveman One-man comedy performance that examines the battle of the sexes. Closes 3/13. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. www.cavemania.com. $35-$45.

Driving Miss Daisy A look at the unlikely friendship between an elderly Jewish woman & her African-American chauffeur. Closes 3/26. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $29-$36.

East Lynne Theater Company: Aesop's Fables Student-performed adaptation of several fables. Closes 3/16. West Cape May Elementary School, 301 Moore St., Cape May. www.eastlynnetheater.org. Free.

Ellis Island: Gateway To America Uplifting musical about a group of immigrants & their descendants in early 20th century America. Closes 3/16. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. $7.

Je'Caryous Johnson's Things Your Man Won't Do A potential love triangle interferes with one man's efforts to win his woman back. Closes 3/12. Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 877-598-8696. jecaryous.com. $58.50.

Lobby Hero Written by Kenneth Lonergan. Closes 3/13. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. $25-$34.

Nureyev's Eyes New play about the artistic collaboration between painter Jamie Wyeth & Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Closes 3/20. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$45.

Passage Theatre Company: Solo Flights Solo pieces exploring a variety of themes. Closes 3/20. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. passagetheatre.org. $25.

Peter & the Starcatcher A grownup's prequel to "Peter Pan." Closes 5/1. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $20-$85.

Philly Reality Seven Phil. area schools present student-run, 10-minute plays. Closes 3/17. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; Reservations required: 215-985-0420 or philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. Free.

Red Drama about artist Mark Rothko & his efforts to create a mural series for the Four Seasons Restaurant. Closes 3/20. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30-$35.

Renaissance Music Theatre Company: Mame A wealthy NY woman's life is upended when she takes in her orphaned nephew. Closes 4/2. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. www.renaissancemusictheatre.com. $30-$35; $23 seniors.

Richard III A scheming villain tricks, seduces & murders his way to the throne of England. Closes 4/24. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $27-$47.

Sense & Sensibility Theatrical adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. Closes 3/20. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $27-$47.

Sketch Club Players: 12 Angry Jurors Twelve jurors confront one another, & their own prejudices, to deliver a verdict in a complex trial. Closes 3/19. The Little Theatre (Sketch Club), 433 Glover St., Woodbury; 856-848-8089. www.sketchclubplayers.org. $25; $20 seniors.

Smoke A couple meet at an S&M party & form a connection that becomes dangerously intense. Closes 3/13. Theatre Exile - Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St.; 215-218-4022. $35-$40.

Talk Radio Written by Eric Bogosian. Closes 3/13. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

The Calamari Sisters' Clam Bake Colorful cooking show hosts offer a witty take on how to throw a clam bake. Closes 4/3. Independence Seaport Museum - Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 855-448-7469 (HIT SHOW). $45-$65.

The Mousetrap Twisty Agatha Christie mystery. Closes 3/27. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $25-$82.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles World premiere adaptation of this early Agatha Christie mystery. Closes 5/8. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $34; $31 seniors; $20 30 and under/students.

The Sound of Music: National Tour The arrival of a spirited young nun shakes up the lives of the Von Trapp family in WWII-era Austria. Closes 3/20 The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.TheSoundOfMusicOnTour.com. $20-$125.

Two Trains Running A diner owner & his regular patrons struggle with local & widespread changes during a turbulent year in the Civil Rights era. Closes 4/10. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $34-$36; $29-$31 seniors; $22-$24 teens; $18-$20 children.

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

Alexander, Who's Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move

Musical based on the 1998 book by Judith Viorst. Closes 3/20. Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd., Malvern; 610-647-4400 x3731.

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. $10; $7 children and students; $5 seniors.

Classics for Kids: Treasure Island A stage adaptation of the R.L. Stevenson adventure tale. Closes 3/12. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; Alternate phone (800) 838-3006 or buy at www.newtownartscompany.com.

Family Stages: Cinderella Family Stages presents this fresh version of the well-loved story. Closes 4/9. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-886-9341. www.familystages.org. $12; $10 seniors; free for children under 3.

Seussical Popular musical based on the writings of Dr. Seuss. Closes 3/13. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $10-$11.

Storybook Musical Theatre: Jack & the Beanstalk Original musical based on the classic fairytale. Closes 3/20. Gratz College, 7605 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-659-8550. www.storybookmusical.org. $14; $12 children.

Storytime Theater: Peter Rabbit Storytime friends will take you through a fairytale filled with fun, laughs, and audience participation. This will be an interactive experience. Children will be invited on stage during the show to help tell the story. First United Methodist Church, 704 Garden St., Haddon Heights. $6.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Barrymore

The aging legendary actor reminisces on his life & career. Closes 3/19. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694. $20; $17 seniors; $15 students.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Underneath the Lintel A librarian attempts to solve the mystery of a library book that was returned a century late. Closes 3/20. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694. $20; $17 seniors; $15 students.

Deathtrap Thriller writer will go to any length for success. Closes 3/20. Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown. $17-$29.

EgoPo Classic Theater: The Women All-female cast performs. Closes 3/20. The Latvian Society of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Society of Free Letts), 531 N. 7th St.; 215-965-4099. www.egopo.org. $25-$35.

Four Weddings and an Elvis Comedy by Nancy Frick. Closes 3/13. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; Box Office: 610-935-1920. $15; $12 students under 18.

Hedda Gabler Drama by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Jon Robin Baitz. Co-production by Shakespeare '70 & Open Arts Stage. Closes 3/13. Open Arts Stage, 146 U.S. 130, Bordentown; 609-424-3058. $16; $13 seniors; $8 students advance; $18; $15 seniors; $10 students day of show.

King of Prussia Players: Ragtime Tony Award-winning depiction of parts of American society at the turn of the century. Closes 3/20 Shannondell Performing Arts Center, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Norristown; 610-277-9505. www.kofpplayers.org. $20; $15 seniors and students.

Pippin Musical fable about of the son of Charlemagne. Closes 3/19. Camden Catholic High School, 300 Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-663-2247. www.cchsperformingarts.com. $12.

Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike The lives of 2 middle-aged siblings are disrupted when their brash, movie-star sister comes to town. Closes 3/26. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights. $12-$14.

A Musical Ode to Earth: A Special Tribute of Classical Music

Special tribute of classical music. Ivy Hall, 6331 Lancaster Ave. $15-$25. 3/12. 8 pm.

A Musical Ode to Earth: A Special Tribute of Classical Music Special tribute of classical music. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Sq $15-$25. 3/13. 3 pm.

Avi Avital, Mandolinist Grammy-nominated mandolinist. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.aviavital.com. $55. 3/13. 3 pm.

Boban Markovic Orkestra 12-piece Balkan brass band from Serbia. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 877-435-9849 (FLY TIX). $20. 3/17. 8:30 pm.

Dryden Ensemble: Bach & Bohemia Works by Bach, Biber, Schmelzer & Zelenka. Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Rd., New Hope. www.drydenensemble.org. $25; $10 students. 3/12. 7:30 pm.

Dryden Ensemble: Bach & Bohemia Works by Bach, Biber, Schmelzer & Zelenka. Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. www.drydenensemble.org. $25; $10 students. 3/13. 3 pm.

Immaculata Symphony: Chamber Concert Assortment of chamber music masterpieces will be featured along with rarely heard works. Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd., Malvern; 610-647-4400 x3473. $10; free for children under 12. 3/11. 7:30 pm.

John Francis Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Tin Angel at Serrano, 20 S. 2nd St.; 215-928-0978. www.johnfrancismusic.com. $12. 3/17. 8 pm.

Metropolitan Ballet Company: Variations/Collaborations Contemporary dance performance w/music provided by Settlement Music School ensembles/student artists. William Penn Charter School - Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts, 3000 W. School House Ln.; https://metballet.ticketleap.com/vc2016/dates/Mar-12-2016_at_0700PM. $15. 3/12. 7-8:30 pm.

Michael Leggerie Pianist/singer/composer w/a degree from Berklee College of Music. Dog & Bull Brew & Music House, 810 Bristol Pk., Croydon. www.michaelleggerie.com. 3/12.

PCMS Concert: Miro Quartet Works by Haydn, Ginastera & Mozart, w/guest clarinetist Ricardo Morales. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 3/16. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Paul Lewis, Pianist Featured artist Lewis presents a program of works by Brahms, Schubert & Liszt. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 3/17. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Khaner Plays Mozart Works by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Mozart & Haydn, w/soloists to include flutist Jeffrey Khaner & harpsichordist Tini Mathot. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.philorch.org. $35-$147. 3/17.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mahler Eight Performance of Mahler's 8th Symphony, w/several guest choral ensembles. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.philorch.org. $99-$203. 3/11, 3/12, 3/13.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra: Beholding Brahms PSO performs works by Brahms, Sileblius w. violinist Caroline Shaw. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-9220. princetonsymphony.org. $30-$75; $25 students under 18. 3/13. 4 pm.

Sejoon Park, Pianist Accomplished young pianist from Korea. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476. $22; free for children under 12. 3/12. 5-7 pm.

The Brandywine Singers: Mass for 16 Voices A German mass of the Baroque era plus motets for Lent. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.; www.thebrandywinesingers.org. $15-$20. 3/12. 7 pm.

The Brandywine Singers: Mass for 16 Voices A German mass of the Baroque era plus motets for Lent. Saint Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 689 Sugartown Rd., Downingtown; www.thebrandywinesingers.org. $15-$20. 3/13. 4 pm.

The Tenors Quartet who perform a mix of music from theatre, classical, operetta & alternative world pop. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside. www.tenorsmusic.com. $49.50-$69.50. 3/13. 8 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Edipo Re (Oedipus Rex) & L'Oracolo

2 1-act operas by Lenocavallo & Leoni. United Methodist Church of The Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257.

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. $20. 3/12. 4 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Madama Butterfly Acclaimed 3-act opera by Puccini. High Note Cafe, 1549 S. 13th St.; 215-755-8903. www.amiciopera.com. $44.95. 3/16. 6:15 pm.

Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus The premier LGBT arts organization in the Delaware Valley. Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999. www.pgmc.org. $32.50-$60. 3/17.

Bailamos Latin Dance Series With Take the Lead Dance Studios

Latin dance classes open to all levels of experience. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $3. 3/17, 3/17.

Limon Dance Company One of the oldest modern dance companies in the country, blending classic & cutting-edge choreography. Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999. limon.org. $37-$57. 3/11, 3/12, 3/12, 3/13.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Don Quixote Marius Petipa ballet with adaptations by PA Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella. Based on the Cervantes novel. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.paballet.org. $29-$135. 3/11, 3/11, 3/12, 3/12, 3/13.

Tangle Movement Arts: RetroAct Female strength, identity & relationships are explored through a mix of dance, circus acts, acrobatics, theater & spoken word. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. $15-$20. 3/17.

The Hot Sardines Lively jazz from the '20s through '40s. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.hotsardines.com. 3/12. 8 pm.

Christine Andreas

Christine Andreas is a performer on Broadway. Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. $47 and up.

Greater South Jersey Chorus: A Cabaret A diversified program of songs in a nightclub setting. Grace Church of Haddonfield, 19 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield. www.greatersjchorus.org. $20. 3/12. 7:30 pm.

Larry McKenna's New Voices Cabaret This semi-regular cabaret features different Philadelphia & New York performers. Radnor Hotel, 591 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne; 610-688-5800. www.newvoicescabaret.com. $10 cover; one drink minimum.

Nancy Weiss Join us for a lively performance of jazz standards and cabaret hits set against the backdrop of Transformations presented in celebration of Nancy's friend Betsy. Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford. $20. 3/14. 7 pm.

Unsilenced: Four Women of Color Poetry, talks, song and dance about four prominent women of color in the arts. Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St.; www.veniceisland.org/events. $10. 3/12. 6 pm.