Performance and classical music listings

Theater Professional/semi-professional Altar Boyz Musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band. Closes 2/15. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. www.mediatheatre.org. $22-$42.50.

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Published Jan. 23, 2009, 3:01 a.m. ET

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Professional/semi-professional

Altar Boyz

Musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band. Closes 2/15. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

» READ MORE: www.mediatheatre.org

$22-$42.50.

Annie Get Your Gun

A tale of love & competition...& what happens when they're combined. Closes 2/7. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381.

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $25.

Citizen Paine

Thomas Paine considers his life & philosophy in Iron Age Theatre's production of William Hollenbach's play. Closes 1/25. Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-279-1013.

» READ MORE: www.ironagetheatre.org

. $15; $13 seniors.

Colder Than Here

Laura Wade's light-hearted look at a family's struggle with impending loss. Closes 2/7. Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane; 215-248-0546.

» READ MORE: www.allenslane.org

. $15; $13 students & seniors on Sun. only.

Copenhagen

Michael Frayn's Tony award-winning play. Closes 1/31. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; 610-935-1920.

» READ MORE: www.forgetheatre.org

. $12; $10 students 18 & under.

Curiosities: 3 Plays in 3 Weeks

Small productions of shows the Curio Theatre Company is considering putting on full-scale in future seasons. Closes 2/14. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350.

» READ MORE: www.curiotheatre.org

. $15-$22; $10 students.

The Day of the Picnic

Written by Russell Davis & directed by Abigail Adams. Closes 2/15. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500.

» READ MORE: www.peopleslight.org

$26-$45.

Exit, Corpse

World premiere of this dark comedy by Philadelphia playwright Nicholas Wardigo. Closes 2/1. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX).

» READ MORE: www.playsandplayers.org

. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

Give My Regards to Broadway

Exploration of the origins of Broadway & tap dance w/music by Berlin, Gershwin & more. Closes 1/31. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.kimmelcenter.org

$47.

Grease

2 teens from different cliques have a summer fling. Closes 1/25. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263; 302-378-7038;

» READ MORE: www.TicketsatTheGrand.org

» READ MORE: www.everetttheatre.com

. $15.

Looking Over the President's Shoulder

Stories from one man's experience as Chief Butler for 4 American presidents. Closes 2/8. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211.

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

$17-$20.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company: Hedda Gabler

New adaptation of the classic Henrik Ibsen drama. Closes 1/29. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909.

» READ MORE: www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org

. $20; $18 seniors; $15 students.

My Name is Asher Lev

Based on the novel by Chaim Potok. Closes 3/15. Recommended for grades 8 & up. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122.

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $29-$48.

New Works Festival

Readings by various playwrights & workshop presentation of a new musical by Kate Brennan. Closes 1/25. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.

» READ MORE: www.societyhillplayhouse.org

$5; $15 festival pass.

No Child...

Nilaja Sun's play about a teacher struggling to draw out the talents of her resistant students. Contains strong language. Closes 2/1. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; 302-594-1100.

» READ MORE: www.delawaretheatre.org

$33-$47.

O Captain, My Captain: Whitman's Lincoln

The story of 2 great men with one grand vision for America. Closes 2/8. Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

. $30.

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Play Reading: Language Rooms

Written by Yussef El Guindi & directed by Walter Bilderback. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; RSVP: 215-546-7824.

» READ MORE: www.wilmatheater.org

1/26 8-10 pm.

The Rant

Drama about the shooting death of an African-American teenager. Closes 2/22. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-4330.

» READ MORE: www.interacttheatre.org

. $24-$28.

Resurrection

Lives of 5 men from one community ranging in age from 20 to 60 are transformed by the extraordinary mind & spirit of a 10 year old boy. Closes 2/2. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

» READ MORE: www.phillytheatreco.com

. $46-$59.

Rodney Mason: My Mother's Son

Hip-hop theatrical production blending spoken word, dance & video about growing up in Philadelphia. Closes 1/24. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

» READ MORE: www.paintedbride.org

. $25.

A Streetcar Named Desire

Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Closes 3/1. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

» READ MORE: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

$10-$60.

Theatre Horizon: The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)

All of Shakespeare's plays are compressed into one rapid-fire performance by 3 actors. Closes 2/15. Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230.

» READ MORE: www.theatrehorizon.org

. $25-$28; $22-$25 seniors; $18-$21 students.

Family theater

James & the Giant Peach

Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Closes 2/8. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122.

» READ MORE: www.ardentheatre.org

. $14-$30.

The Snow Queen

Gerda must rescue her best friend, Kai, from the Snow Queen. Closes 3/7. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211.

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

$11; $9 children.

The True Story of Cinderella

This performance follows the silent art auction. Snow date 1/31. Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe; 610-489-3676.

» READ MORE: www.cmsmusic.org

. $12. 1/24 7 pm.

Yardley Players: Rumplestiltskin Is My Name

Musical version of the classic fairy tale. Closes 1/25. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor; 609-570-3333.

» READ MORE: www.kelseytheatre.net

$10; $8 seniors, students & children.

Community theater

42nd Street

Tony-winning musical about an understudy chorus girl thrust into the spotlight. Closes 2/7. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Haddon Township; 856-858-5230.

» READ MORE: www.ritztheatreco.org

. $17-$22.

The Boys Next Door

Touching comedy about 4 mentally handicapped men coping with daily life. Closes 2/7. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson; 856-829-7144.

» READ MORE: www.bcfootlighters.com

$15.

A Chorus Line

Road Company Theater Group presents the musical about ambitious actors trying to land a job in a Broadway show. Closes 2/7. The Grand Theatre, 405 S. Main St., Williamstown;

» READ MORE: www.roadcompany.com

. $18; $15 students & seniors.

Imaginations Revenge

Comedy farce written & directed by local playwright R. Bruce Warren. Closes 1/31. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; 610-296-9245.

» READ MORE: www.footlighterstheater.com

. $12.

Orson's Shadow

The Actors' NET of Bucks County present Austin Pendleton's penetrating backstage look at actors & their egos. Closes 2/8. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694.

» READ MORE: www.actorsnetbucks.org

. $20; $17 seniors 63 & over; $10 children 12 & under.

A Party to Murder

Murder mystery by Marcia Kash & Douglas Hughes. Closes 1/24. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro; 215-675-6774.

» READ MORE: www.thevillageplayers.com

. $10-$12.

A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry's American classic of a black family in 1950s Chicago. Closes 1/24. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881.

» READ MORE: www.thestagecrafters.org

. $15; $13 students with valid ID.

Richard II

Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Closes 1/24. Coatesville Cultural Society, 143 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville; 610-384-1790,

» READ MORE: thespot@coatesvilleculturalsociety.com

» READ MORE: www.coatesvilleculturalsociety.org

. Donations accepted.

The Seven Year Itch

Comedy by George Axelrod. Closes 1/24. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Aldan; 610-622-5773.

» READ MORE: www.colonialplayhouse.org

. $9-$10; $5 children 11 & under.

The Trojan Women

Euripides' story of the women who are left at the hands of the angry & vengeful Greeks. Closes 1/31. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; 212-352-3101.

» READ MORE: www.pcstheater.org

. $10.

Urinetown

The Urine Good Company monitors the use of public toilets & the poor are forced to pay drastic amounts to use them. Closes 1/24. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139.

» READ MORE: www.haddonfieldplayers.com

. $19.

Dinner theater

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Stephen Sondheim's fun-filled vaudevillian romp. Closes 3/14. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown; 302-475-2313.

» READ MORE: www.newcandlelighttheatre.com

. $50-$55.

A Very Brady Murder

Spoof of 'The Brady Bunch' TV series. Closes 4/25. Peddler's Pub in Cock 'n Bull Restaurant at Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.

» READ MORE: www.withoutacue.com

. $47.95.

Classical Music

Orchestral

Academy of Music Anniversary Concert & Ball

Philadelphia Orchestra concert w/James Taylor & Curtis Institute stars. Actress Blythe Danner hosts, w/appearance by comic actor Fred Willard. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999; 215-893-1940.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

. $180; $350-$2,500 includes gala. 1/24 7:30 pm.

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: Phantoms & Fire

Cumberland County College, S. Orchard Rd. & W. Sherman Ave, Vineland; 856-692-8499 (TIXX).

» READ MORE: www.bayatlanticsymphony.org

. $30; $26 seniors; $15 students; $8 chidlren. 1/24 8 pm. Stockton Performing Arts Center, College Dr., Pomona; 609-652-9000. $30-$40; $25-$35 seniors; $10 children under 12 with adult ticket. Conversation with conductor 3 pm on Mainstage. 1/25 4 pm.

Lower Merion Symphony Orchestra

w/violinist Philip Kates. Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont; 610-527-0200.

» READ MORE: www.lowermerionsymphony.org

. Donations accepted. 1/25 3 pm.

Old York Road Symphony

Abington Junior High School, 2056 Susquehanna Rd., Abington; 215-782-1718.

» READ MORE: www.oldyorkroadsymphony.org

. $17; $14 seniors; $4 students. 1/24 8 pm.

Penn Symphony Orchestra

Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.; 215-898-6701.

» READ MORE: www.pennpresents.org

. $5. 1/24 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Bartok & Schubert

W/conductor Christoph Eschenbach & violinist Leonidas Kavakos. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.philorch.org

$39-$115. 1/23 2 pm.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra: Louis Scaglione, Conductor

Works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff & Enesco. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; 610-622-1189.

» READ MORE: www.pyos.org

$10; $5 seniors & students 7-17. 1/25 3 pm.

Symphony in C

W/music director Rossen Milanov. Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; 856-963-6683.

» READ MORE: www.symphonyinc.org

. $17-$44. 1/24 8 pm.

Warminster Symphony: Land of Make Believe

Fundraiser includes dinner, pops concert, door prizes & more. Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Rd., Ivyland; 215-672-9650.

» READ MORE: www.springmillmanor.com

. 1/24.

Chamber music/recitals

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Garlitsky Performs Mozart

Works by Mozart & Tchaikovsky. Jose Serebrier conducts & violinist Boris Garlitsky solos. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

» READ MORE: www.chamberorchestra.org

$24-$81. 1/25 2:30 pm. 1/26 7:30 pm.

Dryden Ensemble

Baroque period instrument ensemble. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakland & Pine St., Doylestown;

$35; $30 seniors; $15 students. 1/24 7:30 pm.

Duo Parisienne

Violin/viola & harp duo. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332 x 10.

» READ MORE: www.germansociety.org

. $20. 1/25 3 pm.

Jonah Kim, Cellist

Works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & Brahms. Pianist Sean Kennard accompanies. Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn; 267-502-2993.

» READ MORE: www.glencairnmuseum.org

. $10; $5 students with ID. 1/25 3 pm.

Newtown Chamber Orchestra: Soloists in Concert

Fundraising concert features music for woodwinds, piano & strings. Gateway Auditorium, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-968-2005.

» READ MORE: www.newtownchamberorchestra.org

. $25; $20 seniors; $15 students; free for children 12 & under. 1/25 3 pm.

PCMS Concert: Marina Piccinini & Emanuele Segre, Flutist & Guitarist

Works by Giuliani, Carter, Piazzolla, Fabregas, Powell & Bartok. American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.; 215-569-8080.

» READ MORE: www.pcmsconcerts.org

. $23. 1/23 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Muir Quartet & Menahem Pressler, Pianist

Concert of Works by Foss, Ravel & Dvorak. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 215-569-8080. ww.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 1/25 3 pm.

PRYSM (Philadelphia Regional Youth String Music)

St. Mary's Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-4612.

» READ MORE: www.pyos.org

. $10; $5 seniors & students 6-17; free for children 5 & under. 1/24 4 pm.

Sylvia Ahramjian & Carl Cranmer, Violinist & Pianist

Works by Beethoven, Kurek & Sarasate. Darlington Arts Center, 977 Shavertown Rd., Boothwyn; 610-358-3632.

» READ MORE: www.darlingtonarts.org

. $10. 1/23 7:30 pm.

Opera/Choral

Academy of Vocal Arts: La Fiamma

Respighi opera about witchcraft & forbidden love. In Italian w/English subtitles. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-735-1685.

» READ MORE: www.avaopera.org

$52; $44 seniors. 1/23-1/24 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Beatrice di Tenda

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

» READ MORE: www.thegardenchurch.org

. $20 advance; $22 day of show; $20 students & seniors; $10 children under 12. 1/25 2:30 pm.

International Opera Theater: Brundibar & the Children of Theresienstadt

Children's opera that imprisoned kids, under the guidance of the composers, staged in Theresienstadt concentration camp. International House of Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-545-4385.

» READ MORE: www.internationaloperatheater.org

. $10. 1/25 3 pm. 1/26 11 am. 1/27-1/29 11 am.

Magic Flute

Opera Seabrook presents one of Mozart's most beloved operas. Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point; 267-918-9752.

» READ MORE: www.operaseabrook.com

. $20; $15 seniors & students; $10 children. 1/23 7 pm. 1/25 3 pm.

Walt Whitman Arts Center, Second & Cooper Sts., Camden; $12; $7 children 12 & under. 1/24 noon.

Palisades Community Chorus

Also features Bucks County community chorus. Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., New Britain; 215-345-1099.

» READ MORE: www.lvpcchurch.org

. $10; $5 students & seniors. 1/25 3 pm.

Pennsylvania Academy of Performing Arts: Turn Around, A Musical Travelogue

The Chorale Choir, directed by Christopher McGinley, presents songs from around the world. West Pikeland Municipal Building, 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs;

» READ MORE: papachoir@gmail.com

. $10; $8 students & seniors. 1/23 7:30 pm. West Chester United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St., West Chester;

» READ MORE: papachoir@gmail.com

. $10; $8 students & seniors. 1/24 7:30 pm.