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.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Musical based on the story of King's rise to stardom. Closes 4/3. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. beautifulonbroadway.com/tour/. $31.50-$130.

Dahlak Brathwaite: Spiritrials Exploration of the criminal justice system that employs a mix of drama, verse & original music. Closes 3/20. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

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: Celebrating the Provincetown Players Staged reading of short plays by by Eugene O'Neill & Susan Glaspell. Closes 3/20. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; www.eastlynnetheater.org. www.eastlynnetheater.com. $5; children under 13 free.

East Lynne Theatre Co.: Holmes & Carter Mysteries Two classic mysteries performed as radio dramas. Closes 3/19. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; www.eastlynnetheater.org. $15-$25.

Heathers: The Musical A darkly hilarious musical based on the 1989 movie. Closes 4/24. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; theeagletheatre.com/. www.heathersthemusical.com. $40.

Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium: The Year of the Raw Onion Theatrical take on various stories from satirical "news" publication The Onion. Closes 3/20. L'Etage, 624 S. 6th St.; 215-285-0472. www.idiopathicridiculopathyconsortium.org. $20.

Inis Nua Theatre Company: Spine Funny & touching tribute to libraries centered around a South London teenager & a house full of stolen books. Closes 3/6. Drake Theater, 1512 Spruce St.; 215-454-9776. inisnuatheatre.org.

Isis Productions: Too Much Sun The story of an egocentric actress & what unfolds after she goes to live with her daughter & son-in-law. Closes 3/27. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. $25.

Jesus Christ Superstar Tim RIce/Andrew Lloyd Webber about the final week of Jesus' life. Closes 3/26. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside. $19.50-$34.50.

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.

Philadelphia Savoy Company: Savoy Sings Dinner Theater Sit-down dinner followed by a Gilbert & Sullivan revue. Closes 3/19. Downingtown Country Club, 93 Country Club Dr., Downingtown. $50; $25 children 12 and under.

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.

Rumors Neil Simon comedy about a dinner party that goes hilariously awry. Closes 4//17. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $37-$47; $27.75-$35.25 military; $10 students and children.

Rumors Neil Simon comedy about a dinner party that goes hilariously awry. Closes 4//17. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $32-$36; $24-$27 military; $10 students and children.

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.

Shadows of War: A One-Act Play Festival 4 new plays written to raise awareness about the many issues surrounding war. Closes 3/20. Waterfront South Theatre, 400 Jasper St., Camden. $20.

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.

Steel City Studs Male strip show/revue. Closes 2/19. Valley Forge Casino, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia. www.steelcitystuds.com. $25.

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.

Hampstead Stage Company: Alice in Wonderland Theatrical adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll book. Closes 3/20. Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. Free.

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.

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.

Angels in America: Part One - Millenium Approaches Tony Kushner's Pulitzer-winning drama about identity, truth & betrayal at the dawning of the AIDS era. Closes 4/2. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $8 studenst.

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.

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.

Bay Atlantic Symphony - Tchaikovsky, Mento and Brahms

This program celebrates Bay Atlantic Symphony's Concertmaster Ruotao Mao, a tremendous soloist who will perform the electric Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Mento has written a piece for BAS with deep roots in South Jersey, Algonquian Dreamcatcher. The work is dedicated to the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and all original people of the United States. Also harkening back to heritage, Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn closes this program of great breadth. Cumberland County College - Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine & Performing Arts Center, Sherman Ave. & College Dr., Vineland; 856-692-8499 (TIXX). stocktonpac.org. $30. 3/19. 8 pm.

Bay Atlantic Symphony - Tchaikovsky, Mento and Brahms This program celebrates Bay Atlantic Symphony's Concertmaster Ruotao Mao, a tremendous soloist who will perform the electric Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Mento has written a piece for BAS with deep roots in South Jersey, Algonquian Dreamcatcher. The work is dedicated to the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and all original people of the United States. Also harkening back to heritage, Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn closes this program of great breadth. Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Absecon. stocktonpac.org. $32. 3/20. 2 pm.

Bay Atlantic Symphony - Tchaikovsky, Mento and Brahms This program celebrates Bay Atlantic Symphony's Concertmaster Ruotao Mao, a tremendous soloist who will perform the electric Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Mento has written a piece for BAS with deep roots in South Jersey, Algonquian Dreamcatcher. The work is dedicated to the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and all original people of the United States. Also harkening back to heritage, Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn closes this program of great breadth. Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Absecon. stocktonpac.org. $30. 3/20. 2 pm.

Camerata Philadelphia: The Three Bs Concert of works by Bach, Beethoven & Brahms. Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St. www.camerataphiladelphia.org. Donations accepted. 3/19. 3 pm.

Camerata Philadelphia: The Three Bs Concert of works by Bach, Beethoven & Brahms. Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. www.camerataphiladelphia.org. Donations accepted. 3/19. 8 pm.

Ekachai Jearakul, Guitarist 2014 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition-winning classical guitarist from Thailand. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington. $15; $10 students and seniors. 3/19. 12 pm.

Elysian Camerata Philadelphia-based instrumental chamber ensemble. The Church of St. Asaph, 27 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala-Cynwyd; 610-664-0966. www.elysiancamerata.org. Donation suggested: $20. 3/20. 3 pm.

Escher Quartet New York City string quartet. Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton. www.escherquartet.com. Free. 3/23. 12 pm.

Escher Quartet New York-based classical quartet plays Britten and Schubert Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org. $25; students $10. 3/24, 3/24.

Festival of Jazz & Classical Piano: Daniel Hsu & Benito Gonzalez Hsu will play classical works & Gonzalez will play jazz, including a new composition. The Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts, 432 High St., Burlington; jameslucemusic.com/burlington-festival. $22-$37. 3/19. 8 pm.

Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra Gifted young musicians from across central New Jersey & Pennsylvania perform. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.gpyo.org. 3/20. 3 pm.

Harpeth Rising Americana quartet whose instrumentation is comprised of cello, banjo, fiddle & hand drums. Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-933-4043. $15-$22. 3/24. 8-11 pm.

Jazz & Joe Conversation, coffee, and live jazz music by the Alan Segal quintet. Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd., Devon. Free. 3/23.

Jose Gonzalez Award-winning singer/songwriter & guitarist from Sweden. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.jose-gonzalez.com. $20-$70. 3/23. 8 pm.

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra One of the oldest community orchestras in the Greater Philadelphia area. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. www.lansdowneso.org. $18; $15 seniors; $5 students under 25. 3/20.

Late Night Chamber Jam: Escher String Quartet Amateur violinists, violists and cellists and players of the upright bass are invited to sight read with members of the New York-based Escher String Quartet after their 9 pm concert. It is not necessary to attend the concert to participate in the "jam." The quartet, formed in 2005, performs in major concert halls and intimate chamber spaces all over Europe and the United States. Sign up for the session at princetonuniversityconcerts.org. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton. Free. 3/24. 10 pm.

Momenta Quartet String quartet. Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. www.momentaquartet.com. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students; $5 under 18. 3/19. 8 pm.

Orchestra 2001: Four Brilliant Candidates - Timothy Weiss Artistic director candidate Weiss makes his debut performance w/the Orchestra. Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200. www.orchestra2001.org. Donations accepted. 3/19. 8 pm.

Orchestra 2001: Four Brilliant Candidates - Timothy Weiss Artistic director candidate Weiss makes his debut performance w/the Orchestra. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. www.orchestra2001.org. $35; $25 seniors; $15 students. 3/20. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society 30th Anniversary Gala Concert of chamber music masterworks by a stellar group of artists who've previously been featured by PCMS. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $75-$500. 3/24. 7:30 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. 3/18, 3/19.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series: Marc Uys & Jacqueline Kerrod, Violinist & Harpist PSO Executive Director Uys & harpist Kerrod perform works by Edward T. Cone & Sebastian Currier. Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Dr., Princeton; 609-734-8000. princetonsymphony.org. 3/20. 4:30 pm.

Symphony in C: Stilian Kirov, Conductor Professional training orchestra based out of NJ. Rutgers University - Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; 856-963-6683. www.symphonyinc.org. $24-$51. 3/19. 8 pm.

The Wister Quartet Grammy-nominated string quartet. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St. www.dtrmusic.com/wisterquartet.html. $20. 3/20. 3 pm.

Young-Ah Tak, Pianist Ms. Tak is the Silver Medal winner at the San Antonio International Piano Competition, where she also received 'Best Performance of a Classical Work' award. She is also the winner of the International Corpus Christi Young Artists' Competition, and top prize winner in numerous other competitions including the Valsesia-Musica International Piano Competition in Italy, the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition, the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, the Ettlingen International Piano Competition in Germany, the Stravinsky International Awards, and the Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition. Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd., Malvern. Free. 3/19. 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Gloria

3-act tragic opera composed by Francesco Cilea. United Methodist Church of The Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257.

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. $20. 3/20.

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. 3/18, 3/19, 3/19.

Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom

Music & dance performance celebrating Irish history & culture. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263.

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. $33-$41. 3/19. 8 pm.

Gabrielle Revlock & Aleksandr Frolov: Show No Show Contemporary dance duet. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. $15. 3/24.

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. 3/18, 3/19, 3/19.

Blue Man Group

Three bald men, painted blue, present a show blending performance art, comedy & mime. Closes 3/12. The Playhouse on Rodney Square (formerly The DuPont Theatre), 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-338-0881.

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. $45-$120.

Get Pegged Cabaret Sexy, satirical & daring entertainment by a stellar lineup of performers. La Peg, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. $5.