Performance and classical music listings

Affluenza!

A dazzling display of wit & word play. Closes 3/8. Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984.

» READ MORE: www.montgomerytheater.org

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$16.

Brothers-in-Law

Closes 4/6. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200;

» READ MORE: www.act2.org

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$25.

Buddy

Musical celebration of legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly. Closes 3/30. 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.

Copenhagen

Speculative drama about how a German scientist's visit to Denmark in 1941 may have altered history. Closes 3/30. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664,

» READ MORE: www.BRTstage.org

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$29-$42.

Ethel Merman's Broadway

Rita McKenzie portrays Ethel Merman. Closes 3/9. DuPont Theatre, W. 10th St. at North St. Market, Wilmington; 302-656-4401;

» READ MORE: www.duponttheatre.com

. $45-$65.

The Glass Menagerie

Tennessee Williams classic of 20th century American theater. Closes 3/22. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500.

» READ MORE: www.peopleslight.org

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$29.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Neil Simon comedy. Closes 3/22. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381;

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $25.

Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady: National Tour

Closes 3/16. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999;

» READ MORE: www.myfairladythemusical.com

. $25-$100.

The Love Project

Performance piece examining the role of love in a world at war. Closes 3/8. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

» READ MORE: www.paintedbride.org

. $25.

Mary's Wedding

Love story set during WWI. Closes 3/16. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; 302-594-1100;

» READ MORE: www.delawaretheatre.org

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$39-$47; $15 youths 24 & under.

Menopause The Musical

Hilarious celebration of women & "the change." Open run. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.

» READ MORE: www.societyhillplayhouse.org

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$45.

Mr. Bailey's Minder

Debra Oswald's heartfelt look at the beauty of redemption & forgiveness. Closes 3/9. Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550;

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

. $28.

O Yes I Will

Comic tour-de-force play by Deb Margolin. Closes 3/16. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-407-0655;

» READ MORE: www.gasandelectricarts.org

. $15-$20; $15 students.

The Odyssey

Homer's famous epic tale. Closes 3/15. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350 or e-mail:

» READ MORE: boxoffice@curiotheatre.org

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» READ MORE: www.curiotheatre.org

. $22; $19 students & seniors; $10 children 12 & under.

The Piano Lesson

Drama about a brother & sister battling over an heirloom piano. Closes 4/6. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $27-$45.

Smoke on the Mountain

An evening of pop hymns & funny tales with the Sanders clan. Closes 4/13. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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

Something Cloudy, Something Clear

EgoPo Productions presents Tennessee Williams' final work, a rarely-produced drama about life, love & memory. Closes 3/22. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-552-8773.

» READ MORE: www.egopo.org

. $28; $25 students & seniors.

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Playful Theatre Productions presents this singing, tap-dancing, romancing musical comedy. Closes 3/9. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor; 609-570-3333,

» READ MORE: www.kelseytheatre.net

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$16; $12 seniors; $10 students & children.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Interactive theater experience. Closes 5/17. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.kimmelcenter.org

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$89.

Wittenberg

Playwright David Davalos' tale of the Protestant Reformation told through the eyes of Dr. Faustus, Martin Luther & Hamlet. Closes 3/23. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $27-$45.

Ying Tong: A Walk With the Goons

Comedy based on BBC's famous radio series 'The Goon Show.' Closes 3/16. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824;

» READ MORE: www.wilmatheater.org

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$37-$52.

Cinderella

The classic fairy tale of a maid, her evil stepsisters, a smitten prince & a single glass slipper. Closes 3/8. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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$10; $8 children.

Puss 'n Boots

Storybook Musical Theatre presents this original musical based on the tale by Charles Perrault. Closes 3/16. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-659-8550;

» READ MORE: www.storybookmusical.org

. $12; $10 children.

Red Riding Hood: A Vaudeville Romp

This musical cleverly re-sets the classic tale in the city in the 1920s. Closes 3/16. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson; 856-829-7144,

» READ MORE: www.bcfootlighters.com

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$8.

The Wizard of Oz

Join Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion & all your favorite characters for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road. Closes 3/15. Narberth Community Theatre, 206 Price Ave., Narberth; 610-352-4823;

» READ MORE: www.narberthcommunitytheatre.org

. $17; $14 seniors 62 & over & juniors 17 & under.

Enchanted April

Two London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday. Closes 3/8. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Reservations required: 610-296-9245;

» READ MORE: www.footlighterstheater.com

. $12.

*FREE*

The Last, the Very Last... Butterfly

The Pushcart Players will perform this moving play for the 25th Annual Holocaust Awareness Program. Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing; Reservations recommended: 609-625-1111.

» READ MORE: www.atlantic.edu

. 3/11 12:30 pm.

Murder on the Rerun

Modern mystery-comedy. Closes 3/15. First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights, 28 Seventh Ave., Haddon Heights; Tickets for sale at Haddon Heights Library.

» READ MORE: www.firsthaddonheights.org

. $12; $9 seniors; $6 students.

The Music Man

Classic family musical. Closes 3/9. Dutch Country Playhouse, 795 Ridge Rd., Telford; 215-234-0966.

» READ MORE: www.dutchcountryplayers.com

. $17; $15 seniors & children 12 & under.

The Nerd

Comedy about a socially-inept & highly unwanted houseguest. Closes 3/9. The Playmasters, State Rd., Bensalem; 215-245-7850.

» READ MORE: www.playmasters.org

. $10.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

A charming rogue contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy Oregon mental institution rather than in prison. Closes 3/8. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139,

» READ MORE: www.haddonfieldplayers.com

. $14.

The Pajama Game

Kehillah of Lower Merion presents this romantic comedy. Closes 3/9. Suburban Jewish Community Center at Bnai Aaron, 560 Mill Rd., Havertown; 610-446-1967.

» READ MORE: www.sjccba.org

. $18-$25; $12 children 13 & under.

Quartet

4 former opera soloists plan a big comeback in this comedy. Closes 3/16. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881,

» READ MORE: www.thestagecrafters.org

. $15; $13 students; $20 for 2 tickets on Thu.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Daring rescues, dashing swordplay, glittering costumes & more. Closes 3/22. Barley Sheaf Players, 810 N. Whitford Rd., Lionville; 610-363-7075;

» READ MORE: www.barleysheaf.org

. $12; $10 students & seniors.

Six Degrees of Separation

John Guare's black comedy. Directed by Renee Dobson. Closes 3/22. Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane; 215-248-0546.

» READ MORE: www.allenslane.org

. $15.

Steel Magnolias

Tale of friendship between 6 ladies in small-town Louisiana. Closes 3/29. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; 866-811-4111;

» READ MORE: www.pcstheater.org

. $15; $8 students.

Trading Post

Reservations:

» READ MORE: tickets@kctg.org

. Closes 3/9. Patchwork Playhouse, 140 E. Roosevelt Ave., Dover; 302-674-3568.

» READ MORE: www.kctg.org

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Witness for the Prosecution

Crowded Kitchen Players present Agatha Christie's classic mystery. Closes 3/16. McCoole's Arts & Events Place, 10 S. Main St., Quakertown; 610-395-7176,

» READ MORE: www.barliebwallace.com

. $16; $14 seniors; $8 students.

A Deadly Briefcase

Interactive "whodunit" features comedy, romance, intrigue & murder. Closes 3/29. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; 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 dinner theater production. Closes 4/26. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 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.

Glorious Morning

Relive the last week of Christ's life, his crucifixion & death. Closes 3/20. Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre, 15 N. Bridge St., Christiana; Reservations required: 610-593-7013.

» READ MORE: www.freedomchapeldinnertheatre.com

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$25-$47.

Love, Sex & the IRS

Bucks County Playhouse presents this wild farce. Closes 3/9. Bucks County Country Club, 2600 York Rd., Jamison; Reservations required: 215-862-2041.

» READ MORE: www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

. $44-$55 includes brunch or dinner.

Delaware Symphony: Mozart's Requiem

Works by Mozart, Strauss & Ives. David Amado conducts. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 302-656-7442.

» READ MORE: www.desymphony.org

. $27-$57; $10 students. 3/7-3/8 8 pm.

Old York Road Symphony: Celebrate the Present

Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Daniel Kim. Also works by Dvorak & Shostakovich. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington; 215-782-1718,

» READ MORE: www.oldyorkroadsymphony.org

. $20; $15 seniors; $5 students. 3/8 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Bartok, Debussy & Holst

Charles Dutoit conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$123. 3/12-3/13 8 pm.

The Bowman-Braddock Duo

Flute & guitar duo. St. Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Rd., Unionville; 610-347-1696. members.aol.com/bbduo. Donation suggested: $5; $2 children under 12. 3/9 3 pm.

Brandywine Celtic Harp Orchestra: St. Patrick's Day Concert

Irish music, singing & dancing. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 355 St. John's Circle, Phoenixville; 610-933-3947.

» READ MORE: www.brandywineharps.com

. Donations accepted. 3/9 4 pm.

*FREE*

Brown Bag Lunch Concert

W/clarinetist Lisa Shiota & flutists Loaren Stata Jennifer Rycerz. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19th & Walnut Sts.; 215-567-1267.

» READ MORE: www.htrit.org

. 3/12 12:30 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Rameau & Debussy

Also includes work by Boieldieu. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-545-5451.

» READ MORE: www.chamberorchestra.org

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$24-$81. 3/9 2:30 pm. 3/10 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Curtis Institute of Music: R. Strauss, Schoenberg, Dvorak

Students perform with violist Roberto Diaz. Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902.

» READ MORE: www.curtis.edu

. 3/10 8 pm.

*FREE*

David Wetherill & Friends

Philadelphia Orchestra hornist & guests. Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. Fifth St., Camden; 856-225-2700. rcca.camden.rutgers.edu. 3/12 noon.

Krista Kiefski, Soprano

First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, 130 W. Miner St., West Chester; 610-696-0554.

» READ MORE: www.firstpreswc.com

. Donations accepted. 3/9 4 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Guarneri Quartet

With pianist Anna Polonsky. Work by Beethoven, Borodin & Schumann. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080.

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

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$22.50; $10 students. 3/7 8 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Tokyo Quartet

With pianist Lydia Artymiw. Work by Haydn, Beethoven & Shostakovich. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-569-8080.

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

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$22.50; $10 students. 3/11 8 pm.

Robert Brandt, Baritone

University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark; 302-831-6589.

» READ MORE: www.udel.edu

. $12 ;$8 seniors; $3 students. 3/12 8 pm.

Robert Gallagher, Organist

St. David's Episcopal Church, 763 South Valley Forge Rd., Wayne; 610-688-7947. stdavidschurch.org. Donations accepted. 3/9 3 pm.

Shirley Ling, Pianist

Chopin, Haydn, Tan Dun & Gershwin. Benefit concert. Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd., Devon; 610-688-8332.

» READ MORE: www.mluc.org

. 3/9 3 pm.

*FREE*

U.S. Air Force Langley Winds Woodwind Quintet

University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark; 302-831-6589.

» READ MORE: www.udel.edu

. 3/8 8 pm.

Academy of Vocal Arts: Jubilate!

Sacred music & oratorio masterpieces. First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, 201 S. 21st. St.; 215-745-1685,

» READ MORE: www.avaopera.org

. $33; $23 students & seniors. 3/9 7 pm.

Amici Opera Company: I Vespri Siciliani

Fully staged performance of Verdi opera. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257.

» READ MORE: www.thegardenchurch.org

. $22; $10 children under 12. 3/9 2:30 pm.

Delaware Valley Chorale: Music From a Time of Darkness

Music inspired by the Holocaust. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 302-652-5577.

» READ MORE: www.delawarevalleychorale.org

. $17. 3/9 3 pm.

*FREE*

Lenten Choir Concert; Yesterday, Today & Forever

Concert preceded by a soup dinner. Gulph United Church of Christ, 100 Matsonford Rd., Gulph Mills; 610-525-6593. home.earthlink.net/~gulphucc/index.html. Dinner 6:30 pm; concert 7:15 pm. 3/11 6:30 pm.

Main Line Ecumenical Choir & Orchestra

Works by Mozart, Buxtehude & Thompson. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 104 Louella Ave., Wayne; 610-688-1313.

» READ MORE: www.stmaryswaynepa.org

. 3/9 3 pm.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore

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

» READ MORE: www.nygasp.org

. $30-$50. 3/12 7:30 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra & Singers Chorale: Carmina Burana

Works by Orff, Willi & Wagner. Christoph Campestrini conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$80-$113. 3/7 2 pm. 3/8 8 pm.

The Ten Tenors

Sovereign Bank Arena, 550 S. Broad St., Trenton; 609-656-3200; 888-722-8499 (SBA-TIXX);

» READ MORE: www.thetentenors.com

. $30-$55. 3/13 7:30 pm.

Group Motion Friday Night Workshop

Philly's longest running improvisational workshop with live music led by Manfred Fischbeck & Brigitta Herrmann. Kumquat Dance Center at Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave.; 215-387-9895.

» READ MORE: www.groupmotion.org

. $20; $15 seniors & students. 3/7 8-10 pm.

Kathleen Hermesdorf & Marianela Boan: Informal Showing

The Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St.; 215-546-2552.

» READ MORE: www.philadanceprojects.org

. $10; $5 students & seniors. 3/8 7:30 pm.

Koresh Dance Company

Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

» READ MORE: www.koreshdance.org

. $25-$30. 3/7 8 pm. 3/8 2 & 8 pm. 3/9 7 pm.

*FREE*

Master Class: Ririe Woodbury Dance Company

Presented by Dance Affiliates. University of the Arts - Terra Building, 211 S. Broad St.; Registration required: 215-636-9000 x110.

» READ MORE: www.danceaffiliates.org

. 3/7 1 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

. 3/9 10:30 am.

Parsons Dance Company

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

» READ MORE: www.parsonsdance.org

. $10-$45. 3/7 7:30 pm.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Messiah

Robert Weiss directs Handel's famous work combining old world charm with contemporary movement & imagery. Closes 3/9. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999;

» READ MORE: www.paballet.org

. $50-$120. 3/7 8 pm. 3/8 2 & 8 pm. 3/9 2 pm.

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company

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

» READ MORE: www.ririewoodbury.com

. $29-$46. 3/7 8 pm. 3/8 2 & 8 pm.

Four B*tchin' Babes

A "mood-swingin'" musical comedy revue. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

» READ MORE: www.st94.com

. $33. 3/8 8 pm. 3/9 3 pm.

Jungle Jack Hanna

Trenton War Memorial, 200 Barracks St., Trenton; Box Office: 609-984-8400; Tickets.com: 800-955-5566,

» READ MORE: www.tickets.com

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» READ MORE: www.jackhanna.com

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$18-$35. 3/7 7:30 pm.

Lisa Lampanelli

Comedy's "Queen of Mean" hits the stage. Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 215-568-3222;

» READ MORE: www.insultcomic.com

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$32.50. 3/8 8 pm.