Performance and classical music listings

Adventures in the Skin Trade

B. Someday presents this coming-of-age tale by Dylan Thomas. Closes 2/16. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255;

» READ MORE: www.bsomeday.org

. $18.

Art

Contemporary comedy that shows the bonds of male friendship. Closes 2/10. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; 302-594-1100;

» READ MORE: www.delawaretheatre.org

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$31-$32; $15 youths 24 & under.

Avenue Q: National Tour

Tony-winning comic musical about life & love, featuring a cast of puppets. Closes 2/10. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; 800-447-7400,

» READ MORE: www.avenueq.com

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$31.50-$86.50.

Black Gold

6 actors play over 80 roles in this fast-paced, futuristic satire of class, race, greed & America's insatiable appetite for oil. Closes 2/24. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8079.

» READ MORE: www.interacttheatre.org

. $15-$27.

A Body of Water

Lee Blessing's new play explores the fluid nature of memory. Closes 2/17. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200;

» READ MORE: www.act2.org

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$25.

Dorothy Parker & Friends: One Perfect Rose

Celebration of 1920's culture focusing on Ms. Parker & her contemporaries. Closes 1/27. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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$22-$30; $20 seniors; $10 children under 18.

The Fantastics

Musical about two fathers attempting to keep their children from falling in love. Closes 2/24. Kimmel Center-Innovation Studio, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.kimmelcenter.org

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$47.

Grace

Luna Theater Company presents the Philly premiere of this provocative play by Craig Wright. Closes 2/17. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-704-0033.

» READ MORE: www.lunatheater.org

. $5-$15 (Preview performances); $20-$35 (regular run).

Hello Dolly!

Follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmaker. Closes 2/9. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381;

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $25.

M. Butterfly

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents this beloved, Tony-winning play. Closes 2/17. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

» READ MORE: www.phillytheatreco.com

. $52-$64.

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.

The Misanthrope

Moliere's comedy, transplanted into a gay society w/an all-male cast. Mauckingbird Theatre Company. Closes 2/2. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-569-7900.

» READ MORE: www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org

. $20; $15 students.

Painting Churches

Poignant & touching drama. Closes 2/9. Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave., Phoenixville; 610-935-1920.

» READ MORE: www.forgetheatre.org

. $12; $10 youths 17 & under.

The Price

Arthur Miller play about two brothers forced to confront the choices they've made. Closes 3/2. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550;

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

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$10-$57.50.

Roosters

Theatre Exile presents this passionate portrait of a Latino family told through music, martial arts & hints of Spanish language. Closes 2/24. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. (near 2nd & Market); 215-922-4462;

» READ MORE: www.theatreexile.org

. $15-$40.

Souvenir

Fictional biography of the musically infamous socialite Florence Foster Jenkins as told by her accompanist. Closes 2/17. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100,

» READ MORE: www.mediatheatre.org

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$35-$39; $32.50-$35 seniors; $22-$25 children.

Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor

Award-winning actor, playwright & producer Perry presents his 10th production, an examination of relationships that put the matrimonial quest to the test & tells the story of how, in the end, love conquers all...or at least makes you smarter. Closes 2/3. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-732-5446;

» READ MORE: www.tylerperry.com

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$35.50-$48.50.

Vivien

A charming, humorous & heartfelt look at the life & times of Vivien Leigh. Closes 2/3. Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550;

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

. $28.

Welcome Home, Marian Anderson

Musical drama about this Philadelphia singer's accomplishments. Closes 2/10. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664.

» READ MORE: www.brtstage.org

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$39-$42; $15 students 22 & under.

Wittenberg

Playwright David Davalos' tale of the Protestant Reformation told through the eyes of Dr. Faustus, Martin Luther & Hamlet. Closes 3/16. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $27-$45.

Cinderella's Adventure

Kit's Kaboodle makes this fairy tale come alive. Closes 1/26. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881,

» READ MORE: www.thestagecrafters.org

. $9; $6 children 3-12; free for children 2 & under.

Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Set in England in 1377, this play examines loyalty, friendship & the courage it takes to discover your true self. Recommended for ages 8 & up. Closes 2/24. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500.

» READ MORE: www.peopleslight.org

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$28.

Sleeping Beauty

Arden Children's Theatre present this modernization of the classic tale. On the Haas Stage. Recommended for ages 5 & older. Closes 1/27. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $26-$30; $18-$22 youth 13-17; $14-$16 children 12 & under.

The Three Little Pigs

3 pigs must outwit a devious visitor. Closes 1/26. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381;

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $7.

Goodbye Charlie

Actors' NET of Bucks County presents a comedy by George Axelrod. Closes 2/3. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-295-3694 or 215-428-0217;

» READ MORE: www.actorsnetbucks.org

. $20; $17 seniors; $10 children 12 & under.

Intimate Apparel

Lynn Nottage's richly detailed drama of one woman's pursuit of happiness in New York in 1905. Closes 1/26. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881,

» READ MORE: www.thestagecrafters.org

. $15-$20; $13 students with ID.

Relatively Speaking

Witty comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. Closes 2/2. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; 609-466-2766.

» READ MORE: www.off-broadstreet.com

. $25.50-$27.50 includes dessert & show.

Simple Girl

Drama by Andrea Daniels. All proceeds will benefit the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. Closes 1/26. Barley Sheaf Players, 810 N. Whitford Rd., Lionville; Reservations required: 610-363-7075;

» READ MORE: www.barleysheaf.org

. Donations accepted.

Sweet Charity

Neil Simon's classic musical about a dance hall hostess with a heart of gold. Closes 2/2. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139,

» READ MORE: www.haddonfieldplayers.com

. $16.

The Tempest

Intrigue & criss-crossing plots abound in Shakespeare's dramatic comedy. Closes 2/2. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson; 856-829-7144,

» READ MORE: www.bcfootlighters.com

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$15.

Beehive

Bucks County Playhouse presents this musical tribute to the girl groups & soloists of the '60s. Closes 1/27. Bucks County Country Club, 2600 York Rd., Jamison; Reservations required: 215-862-2041.

» READ MORE: www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

. $44-$55 includes brunch or dinner.

A Deadly Briefcase

Interactive "whodunit" features comedy, romance, intrigue & murder. Closes 3/29. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Reservations required: 215-925-8880.

» READ MORE: www.bistroromano.com

. $42.95 includes hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner.

Death by Disco

Without a Cue presents this interactive mystery theater production. Closes 4/26. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; Reservations required: 215-794-4000.

» READ MORE: www.withoutacue.com

. $44.95.

Evening in the Colonial Kitchen

18th-century meal prepared by food historians & performances by actors portraying historical figures. Closes 3/31. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.

» READ MORE: www.peddlersvillage.com

. $17.95; $9.95 children 10 & under.

Fatal Reunion

Without a Cue presents an interactive murder mystery production. Closes 1/28. Fisher's Tudor House, 1858 Street Rd., Bensalem; Reservations required: 215-244-9777.

» READ MORE: www.withoutacue.com

. $39.95.

Lend Me a Tenor

Comedy about the troubles that ensue when an opera star arrives late for opening night. Closes 3/1. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown; 302-475-2313.

» READ MORE: www.newcandlelighttheatre.com

. $49; $32 children.

Bay Atlantic Symphony: Windy Winter

Pieces by Mozart & Dvorak. Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmy Leeds Rd., Pomona; 609-652-9000,

» READ MORE: www.stockton.edu/pac/

. $15-$40. 1/27 4 pm.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Trenton War Memorial, 200 Barracks St., Trenton; 609-984-8400;

» READ MORE: www.njsymphony.org

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$22-$80. 1/26 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Bernstein Festival - Higdon & Bernstein

With the Philadelphia Singers Chorale. Works by Higdon & Bernstein. Christoph Eschenbach conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$113. 1/25 2 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Academy of Music 151st Anniversary Concert

Features guest appearances by Billy Joel, Blue Man Group & more. Hosted by MSNBC's Chris Matthews. Christoph Eschenbach conducts. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999;

» READ MORE: www.academyofmusic.org

. $150. 1/26 7:30 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Rossen Milanov, Conductor

Works by Bernstein, Barber & Stravinsky. Joshua Bell solos on violin. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$113. 1/31 8 pm.

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

Selections by Brahms, Schumann, Prokofiev & Rimsky-Korsakov. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; 610-622-1189.

» READ MORE: www.udpac.org

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$10; $5 students. 1/27 3 pm.

Warminster Symphony Orchestra Gala Pops

Retro Pops: A Tribute to Leroy Anderson - 100 years. Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Rd., Ivyland; Reservations required: 215-322-0424,

» READ MORE: www.warminstersymphony.org

. $50. Cash bar 6 pm; dinner 7 pm; concert 8 pm. 1/26 8 pm.

Ama Deus Ensemble: Mozart Xtremes

Ama Deus Ensemble of singers & period instruments presents an all-Mozart program. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 610-688-2800,

» READ MORE: www.voxamadeus.org

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$20-$50. 1/25 8 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Ravel & Stravinsky

Music by Mozart, Ravel & Stravinsky. Randall Craig Fleischer conducts. Soloists include baritone Randell Scarlata. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.chamberorchestra.org

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$24-$81. 1/27 2:30 pm.

Friends of The Barnes Foundation Benefit: Beth Levin, Pianist

Bach's 'Goldberg' Variations. Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St.; 610-667-0281.

» READ MORE: www.barnesfriends.org

. $50-$100. 1/27 3 pm.

Joanna Frankel, Violinist

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-887-8700.

» READ MORE: www.kenesethisrael.org

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$10; $1 children under 12 with paying adult; $7 for lunch (at noon). 1/27 1 pm.

Lyric Fest: Tales From the Exotic

Western works inspired by the Near, Middle & Far East. Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-896-1011.

» READ MORE: www.lyricfest.org

. $15; $12 seniors; $8 students; $5 children. 1/27 3 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Miami Quartet

With violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama & cellist Sophie Shao. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-569-8080,

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

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$22.50; $10 students. 1/27 3 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Mendelssohn Quartet

With pianist Jonathan Biss. Music by Haydn, Elgar & Bartok. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080,

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

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$22; $10 students. 1/29 8 pm.

Sonic Cinema: Maya Deren With Relache

Chamber ensemble Relache performs alongside avant-garde silent films. Gershman Hall (Gershman Y), 401 S. Broad St.; 215-446-3033.

» READ MORE: www.relache.org

. $20; $10 students & seniors. 1/27 3 pm.

West Jersey Chamber Music Society

Music for solo strings with works by Corelli, Pergolesi & Vivaldi. First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown; 856-778-1899.

» READ MORE: www.fpcmoorestown.org

. $15; $10 students & seniors. 1/26 8:30 pm.

A Cappella Pops

St. Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Rd., Unionville; 610-347-1696.

» READ MORE: www.st-michael-lutheran.org

. Donation suggested: $5; $2 children. 1/27 3 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Il Furioso

Donizetti's opera fully-staged. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257. $20 advance; $22 day of show; $20 students & seniors; $10 children under 12. 1/27 2:30 pm.

Bright Hope Baptist Church Celestial Choir

Black History Month gospel music & spirituals. Church of St. Monica, 635 First Ave., Berwyn; 610-644-0110 x118.

» READ MORE: www.saintmonicachurch.org

. Donations accepted. 1/27 7 pm.

Dramatic Stagings of Opera & Operetta

Performed by the UArts Vocal Department. Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6000.

» READ MORE: www.uarts.edu

. 1/27 4 pm.

Teresa D'Amico, Soprano

Selections by Debussy, Schumann, Puccini, Barber, Copland & Gershwin. Perkins Center for the Arts, 395 Kings Hwy., Moorestown; 856-235-6488.

» READ MORE: www.perkinscenter.org

. $8-$12. 1/27 4 pm.

Wine & Dine With A Little Night Music

Hamilton's Grill Room 20th anniversary event. Benefit for Opera New Jersey. 8 Coryell St., Lambertville; 609-397-4343,

» READ MORE: www.hamiltonsgrillroom.com

. $150. 1/27 8 pm.

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

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

» READ MORE: www.pennpresents.org

. $32-$46. 1/28-1/29 7:30 pm.

David Parker & The Bang Group

Innovative rhythm-based dance theater. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

» READ MORE: www.thebanggroup.com

. $25-$40. 1/25-1/26 8 pm.

Group Motion Friday Night Workshop

Improvisational dance workshop with live music. 215-387-9895. Kumquat Dance Center at Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave.;

» READ MORE: www.groupmotion.org

. $20; $15 seniors & students. 1/25 8-10 pm.

*FREE*

Merian Soto: One Year Wissahickon Park Project

Creative research project shaping a number of performance experiences in nature. Wissahickon Valley Park, 300 Northwestern Ave.; 215-685-9285.

» READ MORE: www.fairmountpark.org

. 1/27 10:30 am.

Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company

Flamenco guitar, dancing & singing performance. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.polbox.com/g/guitar

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$34-$65. 1/27 3 pm.

PhillyFest 2008

America's largest & most prestigious South Asian dance competition. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-732-5446;

» READ MORE: www.phillyfest.com

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$20-$30; $10-$20 after party. 1/26 6:30 pm.

*FREE*

Traditions of India

Ramya Ramnarayan & dancers combine movement, mime & music to celebrate India. West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd., Thorofare; 856-845-5593.

» READ MORE: www.westdeptford.lib.nj.us

. 1/27 2 pm.

5th Annual Monmouth/Ocean Counties Food Bank Benefit Concert Featuring David Cohen

Classical & flamenco guitar & the Chinese Pipa. Manchester Inn Bed & Breakfast, 25 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove; 732-774-1391.

» READ MORE: www.OceanGroveFoodBankBenefit.org

. $35. 1/26 3 & 7:30 pm.

Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory

Trenton War Memorial, 200 Barracks St., Trenton; 609-984-8400;

» READ MORE: www.birdhousefactoryshow.com

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$22-$35. 1/27 3 pm.

*FREE*

Lauren Pelon: Women in Music - Someone Will Remember Us

Lauren Pelon sings & plays lute & other instruments to present musical history. Bucks County Community College - Library Auditorium, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-968-8088.

» READ MORE: www.bucks.edu

. 1/28 1 pm.

WWE Raw

Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-339-7600;

» READ MORE: www.comcasttix.com

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» READ MORE: www.wwe.com

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$23-$73. 1/28 8 pm.