Performance and classical music listings

All Shook Up

Based on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' this show incorporates the music of Elvis Presley. Closes 9/6. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041.

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. $25.

A Chorus Line The story of a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. Closes 8/16. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $25.

Helpful Hints Susan Tischler presents her adaptation of Mae Savell Croy's 'Putnam's Household Handbook' published in 1916. Closes 8/23. Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May; 609-884-8409; www.eastlynnetheater.org. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $23; $13 students; free for children under 13.

*FREE* Henry IV: Part I Coming-of-age tale that tells of Prince Hal's journey to the throne. Closes 8/30. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-8001. www.phillyshakespeare.org.

Little Shop of Horrors Musical about a carniverous plant with a taste for people. Closes 8/16. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $30; $20 children 12 & under.

Never the Sinner: The Leopold & Loeb Story Crime drama based on the true story of Richard Loeb, Nathan Leopold & the murder of a 14-year-old boy. Closes 8/30. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909. www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org. $20; $18 seniors; $15 students.

Philly Fringe Preview Production featuring sneak previews of forthcoming Philly Fringe Fest performances in various genres. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849. www.livearts-fringe.org. $10. 8/17 8 pm.

The Ransom of Red Chief Stage adaptation of the O. Henry story. Closes 9/5. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; RSVP: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $28; $23 seniors; $13 students; free for children 12 & under.

Social Security Family dysfunction & personality conflicts in 1980's-era Manhattan. Closes 8/29. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $35; $25 seniors; $12.50 students.

Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party

Fun, interactive show based on the popular TV program. Closes 8/14. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100.

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$8.

Cinderella Classic fairy about a girl, her fairy godmother, the royal ball & a glass slipper. Closes 8/23. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $10.

Snow White & the Seven Dwarves The story of a young woman who flees from an evil queen & takes up with a band of dwarves. Closes 8/22. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $8.

Stage Stormers: Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Set in the French countryside, this adaptation is true to the vision of Charles Perrault's classic story. Closes 8/15. Bensalem United Methodist Church, 4300 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem; 610-495-0098. www.stagestormers.com. $9.50.

The Wizard of Oz Follow Dorothy's adventures along the Yellow Brick Road. Closes 8/30. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $10.

Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches

This play by Tony Kushner begins in 1985, when AIDS is branded as an epidemic. Closes 8/15. Fusion Performing Arts Center, 1931 Olney Ave., Cherry Hill; 856-424-8836.

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. $16; $13 seniors.

Godspell Voorhees Theatre presents this unique reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance & love. Closes 8/15. Voorhees Middle School, 1000 Holly Oak Dr., Voorhees; 856-795-5566 ext. 5821. www.voorheestheatre.org. $11.

The Musical of Musicals: The Musical 5-act musical parodying the style of Broadway composers like Stephen Sondheim & Andrew Lloyd Webber. Closes 8/23. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor; 609-570-3333, 609-737-7529. www.penningtonplayers.org. $16; $14 seniors; $12 students & children.

Renewal World premiere comedy about an actress's journey of self-discovery. Closes 8/29. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; RSVP: 610-584-4005, contactus@playcrafters.org. www.playcrafters.org. $15.

Rent Follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. Closes 8/15. Villa Victoria Academy, 376 W Upper Ferry Rd., Ewing; 609-882-1700. www.ShadowEntertainmentOnline.com. $15.

Sweet Land Epic production celebrates Newtown's 325th birthday. More than 60 area residents are cast in multiple roles. Closes 8/26. Newtown Theater, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-860-7058, 800-838-3006. www.newtownartscompany.com. $12-$25.

Thoroughly Modern Millie

A Midwestern girl arrives in New York determined to take the town by storm. Closes 10/10. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown; 302-475-2313.

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. $32-$55.

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.

Kennett Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition

Mussorgsky-Ravel's work, plus Tchaikovsky's '1812' Overture & excerpts from 'Eugene Onegin.' Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square; 610-444-6363.

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$35; $10 students. 8/15 7:30 pm.

*FREE*

Organ Concert

Featuring British organists Keith Ellison & Daniel Bishop. Zion Mennonite Church, 149 Cherry St., Souderton.

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. Free-will offering accepted. 8/15 4 pm.

*FREE* Summer Carillon Concert Series Featuring Doug Gefvert & Irish Thunder Pipes & Drums. Rain or shine. Please bring blanket, lawn chair, snacks or dinner. Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge National Historical Park, Rte. 23, Valley Forge; 610-265-5211. www.washingtonmemorialchapel.org. 8/19 7:30 pm.

Bucks County Choral Society Summer Sing

Informal sing-along sessions focusing on choral masterworks. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1700 Makefield Rd., Yardley; 215-598-6142.

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. $8; $5 seniors & students. 8/19 7 pm.

Ocean City Pops: Operatic Delights The Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9291. www.oceancitypops.org. $10-$15. 8/16 8 pm.

Opera Delaware: Another Bank Robbery A new dark comedy stage play written by Race Brown. Closes 8/23. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. www.TheGrandWilmington.org. $15. 8/15 7:30 pm. 8/16 4 & 8 pm.

Songs of Freedom & Imprisonment Featuring the Ariana Women's Choir, directed by S. Katherine Mikijanic, & the Orpheus Men's Choir, directed by Christopher G. McGinley. Calvary Lutheran Church, Rosedale & New Sts., West Chester; 610-696-2475. www.clcwc.org. $10; $8 students & seniors. 8/14 7:30 pm. Downingtown United Methodist Church, 751 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown; 610-269-1496. www.gbgm-umc.org/downingtownumc. $10; $8 students & seniors. 8/15 2 pm.

Journey

Showcase of new & original works by MCCC Dance Ensemble. Science Center Theater, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; 215-641-6346. Donations accepted. 8/14 8 pm.

Norristown DanceFest Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-279-1013. www.artscc.org. $18; $15 students & seniors. 8/14-8/15 8 pm.

Chip Chantry's One Man Show

21 & over. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St.; 215-238-5888.

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. 8/17 8 pm.