Performance and classical music listings

Being Alive

Groundbreaking musical fusion. Closes 12/2. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

» READ MORE: www.phillytheatreco.com

. $57-$69.

A Child's Christmas in Wales

Based on story by Dylan Thomas. Closes 12/9. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-3192.

» READ MORE: www.desales.edu

. $18-$27.

A Christmas Carol

Scrooge and three ghosts of Christmas. Closes 12/30. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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$10-$22.

The Drowsy Chaperone: National Tour

Tale of a pampered Broadway . Closes 12/2. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999;

» READ MORE: www.drowsychaperone.com

. $25-$77.50.

An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf

Dark comedy. Closes 12/9. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $27-$45.

The Faculty Room

Comedy about disillusioned high school teachers. Closes 12/1. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-569-7900.

» READ MORE: www.interacttheatre.org

. $15-$18; $12-$15 students & seniors.

Greater Tuna

Two actors, playing 20 classic characters. Closes 12/30. Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

. $28.

Hate Mail

Tells the story of Preston, a spoiled rich kid. Closes 12/9. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200;

» READ MORE: www.act2.org

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$30-$40.

A Jew Grows in Brooklyn

Jake Ehrenreich's autobiographical hit comedy musical. Closes 12/2. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-279-8460.

» READ MORE: www.ajewgrowsinbrooklyn.com

. $45-$55.

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Rock musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice based on the biblical story of Joseph. Closes 12/30. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100,

» READ MORE: www.mediatheatre.org

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$22-$39.

Menopause The Musical

Hilarious celebration of women & "the change." Closes 5/20. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210.

» READ MORE: www.societyhillplayhouse.org

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$45.

Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge

Comic twist on the traditional Christmas tale. Closes 12/2. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664.

» READ MORE: www.brtstage.org

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$29-$36.

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop: 50 West 50

World premiere musical includes love triangles. Closes 12/2. Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; Reservations required: 215-635-2137.

» READ MORE: www.philadelphiatheatreworkshop.org

. $15-$18.

The School for Wives

Molière comedy. Closes 12/2. Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395.

» READ MORE: www.lanterntheater.org

. $15-$35.

The Seven Year Itch

An American comedy classic. Closes 12/8. Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984.

» READ MORE: www.montgomerytheater.org

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$12.

Treasure Island - A Panto

Set sail for a boisterous romp. Closes 12/30. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500.

» READ MORE: www.peopleslight.org

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$29.

Vieux Carre

Rarely-produced masterpiece by Tennessee Williams. Call 215-552-8773 for tickets. Closes 12/22. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; 215-552-8773.

» READ MORE: www.egopo.org

. $28; $25 students & seniors.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Production seeks to honor the work of Lewis Carroll. Closes 12/2. Renaissance Artist Puppet Company at Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 Dekalb St.; 610-630-4259.

» READ MORE: www.renartpuppetco.com

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$9.50.

A Christmas Carol

Adapted by Bruce Graham from the novel by Charles Dickens. Closes 12/30. Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch St.; 215-925-7686.

» READ MORE: www.mumpuppet.org

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$25-$35. Note: For ages 8 & over. There are scary ghosts & the theater is very dark on a few occasions.

Family Theatre Series: Giving

Stories about giving. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-2822.

» READ MORE: www.walkingfishtheatre.com

. $1-$10. 12/1 11 am.

Peter Pan: The High Flying Broadway Musical

J.M. Barrie's beloved tale of lost boys. Closes 1/6. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550;

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

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$10-$67.50.

Tiny Tim's Christmas

Based on Dickens' classic holiday tale. Closes 12/29. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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$10; $8 children.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Shadows, puppets & masked actors. Closes 12/30. Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch St.; 215-925-7686.

» READ MORE: www.mumpuppet.org

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$15.

Back to the '80s

Musical. Closes 12/1. Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, 611 Wistar Rd., Fairless Hills; 215-945-6200.

» READ MORE: www.conwell-egan.org

. $10; $7 seniors, children 14 & under & high school students with a school ID.

A Christmas Story

Classic holiday film. Closes 12/15. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; 866-811-4111;

» READ MORE: www.pcstheater.org

. $22; $10 students.

Watch on the Rhine

Actors' NET of Bucks County presents Lillian Hellman's gripping tale of Nazi spies. Closes 12/2. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 North Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694 or 212-428-0217. $20; $17 seniors 62 & over; $10 children 12 & under.

Light Sensitive

Play by Jim Geoghan. Closes 12/9. The Playmasters, State Rd., Bensalem; 215-245-7850.

» READ MORE: www.playmasters.org

. $10.

Mother Courage & Her Children

1941 Bertolt Brecht play. Closes 12/2. Vasey Hall, 800 Lancaster, Villanova; 610-519-7474.

» READ MORE: www.theatre.villanova.edu

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$20-$24.

The Wizard of Oz

Follow Dorothy as she is "swept up.". Closes 12/30. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; Reservations recommended: 215-659-8550;

» READ MORE: www.storybookmusical.org

. $12; $10 children.

Kennett Symphony: Sounds of the Season

Kennett High School Auditorium, 100 E. South St., Kennett Square; 610-444-6363.

» READ MORE: www.kennettsymphony.org

. $28; $10 students. 12/1 8 pm.

Kirov Orchestra: Valery Gergiev, Conductor

Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.kimmelcenter.org

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$33-$115. 11/30 8 pm.

Northern Lights, Winter Nights

W William Tennent Auditorium, 333 Centennial Rd., Warminster; 215-675-4388,

» READ MORE: www.warmsymphony.org

. $15; $8 students. 12/1 8 pm.

Penn Symphony Orchestra: Stravinsky, Faure & Brahms

Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.; 215-898-6244.

» READ MORE: www.pennpresents.org

. $5. 12/1 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Rattle Conducts Schumann

Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$123. 12/1 8 pm. 12/2 2 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Schumann's Das Paradies und die Peri

Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$123. 12/1 8 pm. 12/2 2 pm.

Ambler Symphony Chamber Music Series: Sundays @ 7

Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200.

» READ MORE: www.amblersymphony.org

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$35. 12/2 7 pm.

*FREE*

Amerita Chamber Players

Call the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia at 215-735-3250 for more info. Temple Beth Zion, 300 S. 18th St.; 215-735-5148.

» READ MORE: www.america-italysociety.com

. 12/5 8 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Bach, Boccherini & Handel

Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.chamberorchestra.org

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$20-$77. 12/2 2:30 pm. 12/3 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Dolce Suono Chamber Music: Air Power: Wind Quintet & Piano

First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St.; 267-765-5210.

» READ MORE: www.dolcesuono.com

. 12/5 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Dr. Kathleen Scheide, Organist

Celebrates the recent restoration to the church's pipe organ. All Hallows Episcopal Church, 262 Bent Rd., Wyncote; 215-885-1641.

» READ MORE: www.allhallowswyncote.org

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11/30 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Fetter Chamber Music Concert

Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200; 610-328-8535.

» READ MORE: www.swarthmore.edu

. 12/4 8 pm.

Penn Chamber II

Rose Recital Hall. 215-898-6244. 36th & Spruce St.; 215-898-5000.

» READ MORE: www.upenn.edu

. $5. 12/4 7 pm.

Penn Wind Ensemble: Brad Smith, Conductor

Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.; 215-898-6244.

» READ MORE: www.pennpresents.org

. $5. 11/30 8 pm.

Philadelphia Biblical University Wind Ensemble: Sounds of Advent

Philadelphia Biblical University, 200 Manor Ave., Langhorne; 215-702-4390;

» READ MORE: www.pbu.edu

. $10; $8 students, seniors & alumni. 11/30 8 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Mannes Trio

American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.; 215-569-8080,

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

. $22.50. Pre-concert lecture 1:45 pm; concert 3 pm. 12/2 3 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Natalie Zhu & Others

American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.; 215-569-8080,

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

. $16. 12/3 8 pm.

Relache

International House of Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125.

» READ MORE: www.relache.org

. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. 12/1 8 pm.

*FREE*

Swarthmore College Wind Ensemble

Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200; 610-328-8535.

» READ MORE: www.swarthmore.edu

. 11/30 8 pm.

Abington Choral Club: A Holiday Mood

Abington Senior High School, 900 Highland Ave., Abington; 215-884-4700.

» READ MORE: www.abingtonchoralclub.org

. Donations accepted. 12/1 8 pm.

Academy of Vocal Arts: Cosi Fan Tutte

Central Bucks East High School, 2804 Holicong Rd., Doylestown; 215-735-1685.

» READ MORE: www.avaopera.org

. $48-$83; $38-$73 seniors; $28-$63 students. 12/1 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Un Giorno di Regno (King for a Day)

The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257.

» READ MORE: www.thegardenchurch.org

. $22; $20 students, seniors & advance purchases; $10 children under 12. 12/2 2:30 pm.

*FREE*

Bel Canto Children's Chorus: Winter Concert

215-541-4242. Zion Mennonite Church, 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton; 215-541-4242.

» READ MORE: www.zionmennonite.org

. 12/2 4 pm.

County Choraliers: 51st Anniversary Concert

St. John's Lutheran Church, 505 N. York Rd., Hatboro; 215-675-2031. $8. 12/2 4 pm.

Curtis Opera Theatre: La Voix Humaine; Songs by Weill

Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902,

» READ MORE: www.curtis.edu

. $15. 11/30 8 pm. 12/1-12/2 2:30 & 8 pm.

Gloucester County College Community Chorus: Holiday Concert

Gloucester County College, 1400 Tanyard Rd., Sewell; 856-415-2139.

» READ MORE: www.gccnj.edu

. $5. 12/2 3 pm.

*FREE*

Greenwood Singers

Parkesburg Presbyterian Church, 511 Main St., Parkesburg; 610-857-5800. 12/2 3 pm.

Handel's Messiah

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3000 x3583.

» READ MORE: www.ursinus.edu

. $15. 12/1 7:30 pm.

Le Rossignol & L'Enfant et les Sortileges

Tomlinson Theater, Temple University, 1301 West Norris St.; 800-298-4200,

» READ MORE: www.liacourascenter.com

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$20; $12.50 students & seniors. 11/30-12/1 7:30 pm. 12/2 3 pm.

The Mastersingers

Paoli Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Valley Rd., Paoli; 610-647-1510.

» READ MORE: www.themastersingers.com

. Donations accepted. 12/1 8 pm.

Morgan State University Choir

Arden Club, 2126 The Highway, Arden; 302-475-3126,

» READ MORE: concerts@ardenclub.com

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» READ MORE: www.msuchoir.org

. $15. 11/30 8 pm.

Music Group of Philadelphia: A Christmas Fantasia

Christmas Carol sing-along. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St.; 215-732-2515.

» READ MORE: www.trinitycentercity.org

. $20; $15 seniors; free for students with ID.

The Notables: Christmas Concert

Male a cappella group from Haverford School. Bible Presbyterian Church, 1115 Haddon Ave., Collingswood; 856-858-7175. Donations accepted. 12/1 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Swarthmore College Gospel Choir Concert

Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200; 610-328-8535.

» READ MORE: www.swarthmore.edu

. 12/1 7 pm.

Vienna Choir Boys

Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.kimmelcenter.org

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$35-$75. 12/1 3 pm.

Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker

Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmy Leeds Rd., Pomona; 609-652-9000,

» READ MORE: www.stockton.edu/pac

. $10-$35. 11/30 7:30 pm. 12/1 1-5 pm.

ChoreoProject 29

Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmy Leeds Rd., Pomona; 609-652-9000,

» READ MORE: www.stockton.edu/pac

. $8; $6 students & seniors. 12/6 7:30 pm.

Donetsk & Mount Laurel Ballets: The Nutcracker

Rancocas Valley Regional High School, 520 Jacksonville Rd., Mount Holly; 609-267-0837 x3518, $18-$20; $13-$15 students & seniors; $5 dinner tickest. 12/4 2 & 7 pm.

Jose Limon Dance Company

Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900;

» READ MORE: www.limon.org

. $29-$46. 12/6 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Merian Soto: One Year Wissahickon Park Project

. Wissahickon Valley Park, 300 Northwestern Ave.; 215-685-9285.

» READ MORE: www.fairmountpark.org

. 12/2 10:30 am.

The Nutcracker

Conservatory Ballet Theatre. Harry S. Truman High School Theater, 3001 Green Lane, Levittown; 212-946-0100,

» READ MORE: www.thedanceconservatory.com

. $25. 12/6 7:30 pm.

The Nutcracker

Presented by International Ballet Theater. Call 610-518-1300 x6259 for info. Bishop Shanahan High School, 220 Woodbine Rd., Downingtown; 610-518-1300.

» READ MORE: www.shanahan.org

. $20. 12/1 8 pm. 12/2 2 pm.

Spiritoso Ballet: The Night Before Christmas

Dance production. Warminster Parks & Recreation, 1101 Little Lane, Warminster; Registration required: 215-443-5428.

» READ MORE: www.spiritosoballet.com

. $3; $1 children 10 & under. 12/1 1 & 3 pm.