Performance and classical music listings

Beautiful Boy

1812 Productions presents this comedic work-in-progress about a father's perspective on raising a child with autism. Closes 5/25. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-569-7900.

» READ MORE: www.1812productions.org

. $10.

Bug

Comic thriller presented by Theatre Exile. Recommended for mature audiences. Closes 5/18. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; 215-922-4462;

» READ MORE: www.theatreexile.org

. $15-$40.

Dear World

An eccentric countess & pals must stop a group of greedy businessfolk from destroying their homes. Closes 5/18. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664,

» READ MORE: www.brtstage.org

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$34-$42.

Eurydice

Classic myth retold from the heroine's point of view. Closes 6/1. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824;

» READ MORE: www.wilmatheater.org

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$37-$52; $10 student rush.

Evita: National Tour

Tony-winning musical about the life of Eva Peron. Closes 5/18. DuPont Theatre, W. 10th St. at North St. Market, Wilmington; 302-656-4401;

» READ MORE: www.duponttheatre.com

. $50-$70.

Forever Plaid

Hilarious & charming '50s musical. Closes 5/10. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381;

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $25.

Fresh Fish: A Short Play Festival

New faces & fresh voices dish up quick-witted dramatic comedy. Closes 5/18. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK);

» READ MORE: www.walkingfishtheatre.com

. $15; $12 students & seniors.

The Full Monty

Musical version of the hit British movie. Closes 6/1. 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.

Gypsy

Stephen Sondheim musical. Closes 5/11. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999;

» READ MORE: www.academyofmusic.org

. $28-$100.

Hedwig & the Angry Inch

Azuka Theatre presents this musical about a cross-gendered glam rocker. Closes 5/11. The Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N. 7th St.; 215-733-0255;

» READ MORE: www.azukatheatre.org

. $15-$27.

Kafka in the Hedgerows

World-premiere comedy based on Hedgerow Theatre's past & present. Closes 5/18. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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$20-$28; $20 seniors; $10 children under 18.

L'il Abner

Al Capp's world famous comic strip characters hit the stage in an upbeat musical. Closes 5/18. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041;

» READ MORE: www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

. $23.

The Lady's Not For Burning

A love story as unexpected as it is poignant. Closes 5/17. Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave., Phoenixville; Reservations recommended: 610-935-1920.

» READ MORE: www.forgetheatre.org

. $12; $10 youths 17 & under.

Les Miserables

Beloved musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel. Closes 8/3. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550;

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

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$10-$70.

Paul Robeson

One-man bio-drama by Philip Hayes Dean. Closes 5/18. Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6000.

» READ MORE: www.uarts.edu

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Pericles

Young prince encounters turmoil & tragedy while trying to reunite with his past. Closes 5/18. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-8001;

» READ MORE: www.phillyshakespeare.org

. $28.

Picnic

Drama by William Inge. Closes 5/10. Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984.

» READ MORE: www.montgomerytheater.org

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$16.

Prom

An irreverent & hip study of one of the pinnacles of young adulthood in America. Closes 5/11. Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; 215-923-0334.

» READ MORE: www.drexel.edu/westphal/news_events

. $20.

Romeo & Juliet

Experience the love, passion & tragedy of Shakespeare's classic tale. Closes 5/17. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-8001;

» READ MORE: www.phillyshakespeare.org

. $28.

Songs for a New World

Heart warming, thought-provoking & uplifting musical. Closes 6/1. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200;

» READ MORE: www.act2.org

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$25.

The Threepenny Opera

Pierrot Productions presents this dark comedy infused with a sharp political perspective & the sound of 1920s Berlin cabarets. Closes 5/11. 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.

What the Butler Saw

Curio Theatre presents Joe Orton's madcap romp of mistaken identity, gender confusion & naughty intrigue. Closes 5/17. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350;

» READ MORE: www.curiotheatre.org

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

Annie Warbucks

Sequel to the 1977 Tony Award-winning hit 'Annie'. Closes 5/11. Valley of Central Jersey Scottish Rites Hall, 103 Dunns Mill Rd., Bordentown; 215-428-9491.

» READ MORE: www.premiere-arts.org

. $19; $17 students & seniors.

The Courage to Dream

Life & times of Ben Franklin. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

» READ MORE: www.keswicktheatre.com

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$6.50. 5/13 10:15 am.

Disney's Beauty & the Beast

Closes 5/10. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; 866-811-4111;

» READ MORE: www.pcstheater.org

. $22; $10 students.

Go, Dog, Go!

Fun children's musical all about dogs. Closes 6/1. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $26-$30; $18-$22 teens; $14-$16 children.

Princess & the Pea

Musical based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Closes 6/1. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; Reservations suggested: 215-659-8550;

» READ MORE: www.storybookmusical.org

. $12; $10 children.

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company: Shakespearish

Folk tales on which it's believed Shakespeare based two of his plays. Closes 5/11. Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-630-4259.

» READ MORE: www.renartpuppetco.com

. $9.50.

Sleeping Beauty

Closes 5/17. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211,

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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$10; $8 children.

The Wizard of Oz

Dorothy & pals venture through the magical land of Oz. Closes 5/17. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041;

» READ MORE: www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

. $8.

Arsenic & Old Lace

Classic comedy about Abby & Martha Brewster & their nephew Mortimer. Closes 5/17. Narberth Community Theatre at Narberth United Methodist Church, Essex & Price Aves., Narberth; 610-352-4823;

» READ MORE: www.narberthcommunitytheatre.org

. $14; $12 seniors & children under 18.

Bat Boy: The Musical

Tale of a half boy/half bat creature discoverd in a cave in West Virginia. Recommended for mature audiences only. Closes 5/31. Haddonfield Plays & Players Performing Arts Center, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139;

» READ MORE: www.haddonfieldplayers.com

. $16-$18.

Blithe Spirit

A classic comedy written by Noel Coward. Closes 5/18. The Playmasters, State Rd., Bensalem; 215-245-7850;

» READ MORE: www.playmasters.org

. $10.

Cheaper By the Dozen

The story of a man's commitment & undying love for his 12 children. Closes 6/7. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township; 856-858-5230;

» READ MORE: www.ritztheatreco.org

. $25-$30; $10 student rush.

Come to My Awesome Fiesta, It's Going to be Awesome, Okay?

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents this celebration of the Latino coming of age tradition known as the quinces. Closes 5/10. St. John the Evangelist Church, 1332 S. Third St.; 215-468-4020. $15.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Tony Award-winning musical features a marvelous mixture of mischief, mishaps, mistaken identities, misunderstandings & mayhem. Closes 5/17. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson; 856-829-7144,

» READ MORE: www.bcfootlighters.com

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$15.

Gilbert & Sullivan's The Sorcerer

Bryn Athyn Community Theater presents this tale of a love potion which causes an entire town to fall in love. Closes 5/17. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-938-7529,

» READ MORE: www.bact.org

. $10-$15; $7-12 students.

The Mercy Seat

Neil LaBute's unflinching fascination with the war between the sexes. Closes 5/10. Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane; 215-248-0546.

» READ MORE: www.allenslane.org

. $15.

The Supporting Cast

A comedy by George Furth. Closes 5/17. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; Reservations recommended: 610-584-4005,

» READ MORE: contactus@playcrafters.org

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» READ MORE: www.playcrafters.org

. $12.

Death by Disco

Without a Cue presents this inteactive mystery dinner theater production. Closes 7/26. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; Reservations required: 215-794-4000.

» READ MORE: www.withoutacue.com

. $44.95.

Moses

Production by The Grapevine Players. Closes 5/11. Family Center of Bethel Baptist Church, 1721 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-7814. $10 includes refreshments.

Mother's Day Dinner Theatre Presentation: Samson & Delilah

Evelyn Graves Dinner Theatre, 1115 Whitby Ave., Yeadon; 215-727-7796.

» READ MORE: www.evelyngravesdramaproductions.com

. $20-$50. 5/11 3 pm.

Peter Nero & the Philly Pops: The POPular Vote

Concert based on pieces previous audiences voted for throughout the year. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.phillypops.org

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$26-$100. 5/9 8 pm. 5/10-5/11 3 pm.

Philadelphia Classical Symphony: American Mosaics

Diamond, Canning, Bernstein & premier by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St.; 215-732-2515.

» READ MORE: www.trinitycentercity.org

. $15-$35. 5/9 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: All Schubert

Christoph Eschenbach conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$123. 5/15 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Escaich Organ Concerto

Works by Dalbavie, Eschaich & Prokofiev. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

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$10-$123. 5/9 2 pm. 5/10 8 pm. 5/13 8 pm.

Ambler Symphony Chamber Music Series

Chamber music followed by a reception. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200.

» READ MORE: www.amblersymphony.org

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$35. 5/11 7 pm.

Golden Eagle Community Band: Musical Encounters (of the Best Kind)

A wide variety of music from Count Basie & Richard Rodgers to Eric Clapton & Elvis. Burlington County Institute of Technology, 695 Woodlane Rd., Westhampton; 609-267-7529 (PLAY).

» READ MORE: www.goldeneagelcommunityband.org

. $7 advance; $10 day of show; free for children 12 & under. 5/9 8 pm. 5/10 2 pm.

Members of the Newtown Chamber Orchestra: Springtime Beauty

Works by Brahms, Ravel, Bach & Mozart. Benefits the Orchestra. Bucks County Community College - Library Auditorium, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-698-2005,

» READ MORE: www.newtownchamberorchestar.org

. $25; $20 seniors; $15 students; free for chilerdn 12 & under. 5/10 7:30 pm.

Music4MS: Gleb Ivanov, William McNally, Daria Rabotkina & Iris Jortner

Performance by 3 pianists & cellist Jortner. Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square; 215-843-2175. music4ms.org. $20; $8 students. 5/11 2 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Fireworks Music Ensemble

Works by Stravinsky & Frank Zappa. Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.; 215-569-8080.

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

. $16. 5/9 8 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Mitsuko Uchida, Pianist

W/the Borletti-Buitoni Ensemble. Works by Liszt, Bartok & Messiaen. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080.

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

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$26.50; $10 students. 5/15 8 pm.

*FREE*

University of Delaware Clarinet Ensemble

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

» READ MORE: www.udel.edu

. 5/13 8 pm.

*FREE*

University of Delaware Graduate String Quartet

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

» READ MORE: www.udel.edu

. 5/15 8 pm.

University of Delaware Percussion/Marimba Ensembles/Delaware Steel

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

» READ MORE: www.udel.edu

. $12; $8 senrois; $3 students. 5/12 8 pm.

Abington Choral Club: Made in America

The 80-voice chorus will perform a program of American music. Abington Senior High School, 900 Highland Ave., Abington; 215-887-3450.

» READ MORE: www.abingtonchoralclub.org

. Donations accepted. 5/10 8 pm.

Academy of Vocal Arts: La Traviata

Verdi opera about romance & heartbreak. 215-735-1685,

» READ MORE: info@avaopera.org

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» READ MORE: www.avaopera.org

. $48-$83; $38-$73 seniors; $28-$63 students. Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd., Warrington; 5/10 7:30 pm. Centennial Hall, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 5/13 7:30 pm. 5/15 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Cristoforo Colombo

Franchetti's opera, fully staged. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257. $22; $10 children under 12. 5/11 2:30 pm.

*FREE*

Collingswood Community Chorus: Spring Concert

Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood; 856-854-6024.

» READ MORE: www.ccparks.com

. 5/13 7:28 pm.

Curtis Opera Theatre: Iolanta

Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700.

» READ MORE: www.curtis.edu

. $33. 5/9 8 pm. 5/11 2:30 pm.

Opera Delaware: Little Women

New work by Mark Adamo based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. In English. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 302-652-5577.

» READ MORE: www.operade.org

. $25-$68. 5/9-5/10 8 pm.

Svitanya

Small women's vocal ensemble performs traditional Eastern European folk music in the original languages. Gwynedd Friends Meeting House, US 202 & Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd; 215-393-9576.

» READ MORE: www.gwyneddfriends.org

. Donation suggested: $5. Doors 7:30 pm. 5/10 8 pm.

*FREE*

University of Delaware Concert Choir

Directed by Michael Semancik. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main St., Newark; 302-368-8774.

» READ MORE: www.newark-umc.org

. 5/10 3 pm.

University of Delaware University Singers

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

» READ MORE: www.udel.edu

. $12; $8 seniors; $3 students. 5/11 3 pm.

VOICES Chorale: Twenty Years of VOICES

Mix of choral masterworks, new music, Renaissance & Baroque music & folk. Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Rd. (Rte. 413), Wrightstown; 609-637-9383.

» READ MORE: www.voiceschorale.org

. $18-$25; $10 children 12 & under. 5/11 3 pm.

FiddleKicks

Appalachian clogging. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

» READ MORE: www.fiddlekicks.com

. $10; $8 children. 5/10 2 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. Fri. 8-10 pm.

*FREE*

Middle East Dancers

Moroccan, Turkish & Egyptian dancing. Towne of Historic Smithville, 1 N. New York Rd., Smithville; 609-652-7777. groups.msn.com/MiddleEasternDanceinSouthJersey. 5/10 1-4 pm.

Miro Dance Theatre: Cinco de Miro: Super Salsa Sensacional Latin music, food, drink, salsa competition, auction, salsa dance demos & lessons & more. Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave.; 215-962-4773.

» READ MORE: www.mirodancetheatre.org

. $25. 5/9 6-11 pm.

Philadanco

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

» READ MORE: www.philadanco.org

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$34-$46. 5/9 7:30 pm. 5/10 2:30 & 7:30 pm. 5/11 2:30 pm.

Pilobolus

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

» READ MORE: www.pilobolus.com

. $29-$46. 5/15 7:30 pm.

Dena Blizzard

Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381;

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $20. 5/10 4 pm.

Lewis Black

Commerce Bank Arts Centre, 519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd., Sewell; 856-218-8902;

» READ MORE: www.lewisblack.com

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$45.50-$62.50. 5/10 8 pm.