Performance and classical music listings
Theater Professional/semi-professional 1812 Productions: Let's Pretend We're Married Featuring Tony Braithwaite & Jennifer Childs. Closes 6/14. 215-592-9560. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-592-9560. www.1812productions.org. $20-$32.
Theater
Professional/semi-professional
1812 Productions: Let's Pretend We're Married
Featuring Tony Braithwaite & Jennifer Childs. Closes 6/14. 215-592-9560. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-592-9560.
» READ MORE: www.1812productions.org
. $20-$32.
*FREE* Bridal Salon: Tuesday Night Play Readings Featuring work by local playwrights. Closes 6/5. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. www.paintedbride.org.
Camelot Lerner & Loewe musical exploring chivalry, hope & romance. Closes 6/6. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-735-0630. www.playsandplayers.org. $25-$30, senior/student discounts.
Elizabeth Magic Circle Theater Company presents this play about a pop icon with a secret. Closes 5/24. Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St.; 877-849-5327. www.ticketleap.com. $15; $10 students.
Flashpoint Theatre Company: The Little Dog Laughed Tony-nominated comedy by Douglas Carter Beane. Closes 5/30. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-665-9720. www.flashpointtheatre.org. $15-$18; $12-$15 students & seniors.
Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits Hilarious skewering of some of the biggest Broadway hits of all time. Closes 6/28. Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org. $30.
Grey Gardens Based on the true story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' reclusive aunt & cousin. Closes 6/28. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com. $51-$70.
I Ought to Be In Pictures Struggling screenwriter father conflicts with his teen daughter in this Neil Simon play. Closes 5/24. Dante Hall, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City; 609-344-8877. www.dantehall.org. $15.
Lady Be Good Classic Gershwin musical about a sibling Vaudeville act. Closes 6/14. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $30; $20 children.
New City Stage Company: A Stone Carver Drama about a man fighting eviction from his home & dealing with family conflict. Closes 5/24. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-7500. www.newcitystage.org. $22-$25; $20 students & seniors.
Philly Reality Philadelphia Theater Company presents this student-written & performed program. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.
Say Goodnight Gracie: National Tour Play about George Burns' life, career & relationship w/wife Gracie Allen. Closes 5/31. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; RSVP: 215-923-0210. www.saygoodnightgracie.net. $45-$48.50.
The Seafarer A group of men playing poker become aware they are somehow playing for their souls. Closes 6/14. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org. $29-$48.
Something Intangible New comedy about 2 brothers by Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham. Closes 6/7. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org. $29-$48.
Souvenir Funny, poignant musical about talentless opera star wannabe/New York City diva Florence Foster Jenkins. Closes 6/20. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $35; $25 seniors; $12.50 students.
Family theater
Charlotte's Web
Based on the popular book by E.B. White. Closes 5/23. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211.
» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org
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$11; $9 children.
Disney's High School Musical 2 Featuring music by Bryan Louiselle with the book by David Simpatico. Closes 6/7. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $25.
Community theater
M*A*S*H
Based on the novel that became the popular movie & TV show. Closes 6/6. Fusion Academy of the Performing Arts, 1931 Olney Ave., Ste. 100, Cherry Hill; 856-417-6741.
» READ MORE: www.webtrec.com/collaborativeactstudio
. $16; $13 seniors.
A Midsummer Night's Musical Original musical based on the Bard's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Closes 5/24. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Haddon Township; 856-858-5230. www.ritztheatreco.org. $17-$30.
Pack of Lies A family struggles with deception & lies when choosing between loyalty to their country or their friends. Closes 6/13. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; RSVP recommended: 610-584-4005, contactus@playcrafters.org. www.playcrafters.org. $15.
Rumors Neil Simon comedy about a dinner party gone awry. Closes 5/30. Wilmington Drama League, 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington; 302-764-1172. www.wilmingtondramaleague.org. $15; $12 seniors & students; $8 children.
Dinner theater
Clue: A Murdered Mystery
Audience members are invited to get to know the "suspects," hunt for clues & help solve the crime. Closes 6/6. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; 215-238-1313.
» READ MORE: www.bistroromano.com
. $42.95 includes show, dinner menu & hors d'oeuvres reception in the piano lounge 1 hr. prior to performance.
Footloose This show celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & an open mind. Closes 5/30. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown; 302-475-2313. www.newcandlelighttheatre.com. $50-$55; $32 children 12 & under.
Without a Cue: Deadly Dancing Murder mystery parody set in the summer of 1963. Closes 8/29. Cock 'n Bull Restaurant at Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4051. www.peddlersvillage.com. www.withoutacue.com. $47.95.
Without a Cue: The Falsettos Murder Murder mystery dinner & spoof of HBO's 'The Sopranos.' Closes 5/30. Fisher's Tudor House, 1858 Street Rd., Bensalem; RSVP required: 215-244-9777; 267-994-1056. www.withoutacue.com. $42.99.
Classical Music
Orchestral
Atlantic Brass Band
35-piece authentic British-style brass band. Cape May Music Festival event. Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Rte. 9, Cape May; 609-884-5404.
» READ MORE: www.atlanticbrassband.org
. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. 5/24 8 pm.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony: Maritime Mistral Works by Dvorak & Mozart, w/Jed Gaylin conducting. Cape May Music Festival event. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. www.bayatlanticsymphony.org. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. 5/28 8 pm.
Chamber music/recitals
Bach's Lunch
Tea luncheon followed by a mini-concert featuring members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony. Carriage House Tearoom & Cafe, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; RSVP: 609-884-5404.
» READ MORE: www.bayatlanticsymphony.org
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$25. 5/27 12:30 pm.
Elysian Camerata The Church of St. Asaph, Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd; 610-664-0966. www.elysiancamerata.org. Donation suggested: $10. 5/24 3 pm.
Harp Festival of Philadelphia Annual festival of classical harp music & master classes. Church of St. Luke & the Epiphany, 330 S. 13th St.; 215-563-4848. www.harpmucisfest.com. $20; $10 for master classes; $50 for all-events pass. 5/22 8 pm. 5/23 2 & 8 pm. 5/24 2, 5 & 7 pm. 5/25 10:30 am & 2 pm.
New York Chamber Ensemble: Sun & Clouds Works by Haydn, Brahms & Howard Crusell. Cape May Music Festival event. Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. www.capemaymac.org. $20; $15 seniors; $5 students. 5/26 8 pm.
The Wister Quartet German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332 x10, info@germansociety.org. www.germansociety.org. $20. 5/24 3 pm.
Opera/Choral
Amici Opera Company: Poliuto
Donizetti's work is staged. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 610-623-1645.
» READ MORE: www.thegardenchurch.org
. $22; $20 seniors & advance; $15 students; $10 children 12 & under. 5/24 2:30 pm.
Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia: Honoring David Ludwig Concert to benefit the Society & honor the recipient of the 2009 Leadership in Choral Music Award. Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-240-6417. www.choralarts.com. $50. 5/22 6-7:30 pm.
Garden State Philharmonic: Cheek to Cheek, An Evening of Love Songs Buffet, cash bar, choral music & gift auction benefit the Philharmonic. Ramada Inn, 2373 Rte. 9, Toms River; 732-255-0460. www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org. $25. 5/28 6 pm.
New Ark Chorale: An American Tapestry VI Newark United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main St., Newark; 302-368-4946; www.newarkchorale.org. www.newarkchorale.org. $15; $12 seniors; $5 students. 5/24 7 pm.
Dance
Anne-Marie Mulgrew & Dancers: Salt
Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.
» READ MORE: www.annemariemulgrewdancersco.org
. $20. 5/23 8 pm. 5/24 3 pm.
Spring Dance Concert: Intricacies Student-created dance & music plus premiere by guest artist Meredith Rainey. Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; 215-895-2787. www.drexel.edu/westphal/news_events. $8; $5 students. 5/28 8 pm.
Other performances
Bob Sheets
Accomplished magician. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341.
» READ MORE: www.capemaystage.com
. $20; $10 children. 5/24 3 pm. 5/25 11 am.