Performance and classical music listings

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Shakespeare '07 presents Arthur Miller's heartbreakng New York tale. Closes 9/27. The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Rd., Trenton; Box Office: 609-882-5979. shakespeare70.org. $12; $10 seniors; $6 students.

An Addams Family Mystery Without a Cue Productions presents an Addams Family reunion that is filled with suspense & entertainment. Closes 12/26. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000. www.withoutacue.com. $47.95 includes dinner & show.

Chicago the Musical Jerry Springer stars in this musical about two jailed murderesses with big dreams & a sharp lawyer. Closes 9/20. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. $25-$100.

Chuckleball: Brotherly Glove Sports comedy & parody revue consisting of musical numbers that lampoon the headlines & the sidelines. Closes 10/24. Doc Watson's Pub, 216 S. 11th St.; 646-307-4410. www.chuckleball.com. $25.

Dial M for Murder Clever thriller that inspired the Alfred Hitchcock film. Closes 11/1. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $22-$25; $19-$22 students and seniors; $12 children under 18.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels New comedy about two con men trying to outdo each other. Closes 10/25. Walnut Street Theatre - Main Stage, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$70.

Emma's Parlour Theatre Performances The Emma's Parlour exhibit features six performances by Martina Plag and Leah Walton. The play is titled "Emma," written by historian and playwright Howard Zinn. University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce St.; 215-382-7811. $20. Closes 9/26.

Happy Days Samuel Beckett play about a woman trying to stay upbeat despite severe obstacles. Closes 10/18. Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395. $20.

Having Our Say Two elderly sisters share their insights on the changes they've seen in the country over the past century. Closes 10/18. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $20-$55.

Little Shop of Horrors Cult classic musical comedy. Closes 9/27. Devon Theater, 6333 Frankford Ave.; 215-338-6300. $25.

Nathan the Wise Set in Jerusalem in 1192, the play explores religious tolerance & people's similarities & differences. W/actor David Strathairn. Closes 10/11. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29-$48.

Proposals A comedy by Neil Simon set in a beach house in the Hamptons. Closes 10/10. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $17-$30; $10 student rush.

Rumors: A Farce By Neil Simon. Closes 9/26. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $8 students 18 and under.

The History Boys Tony-winning show about eight British youth in their last year of school. Closes 11/1. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48.

The Philly Fan One-man play starring two-time Barrymore Award winner Tom McCarthy. Closes 10/4. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $34-$37.

The Unexpected Guest Agatha Christie's classic mystery. Closes 9/26. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $12.

Visiting Mr. Green Comedy/drama about two men thrown together by circumstance & the friendship that develops, despite all odds. Closes 9/26. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $35; $25 seniors; $12.50 students.

Once Upon a Shoe

Performers try to save their shoe-shaped home by putting on a Mother Goose show. Closes 11/21. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.

The Secret Garden Based on the children's book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Closes 10/3. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $18.

Bus Stop

William Inge play about bus travelers who get stuck in a snowstorm & hole up at a diner. Closes 10/3. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $23-$35; $21-$33 seniors.

Fuddy Meers Comedy about a woman's amnesia. Closes 9/26. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $9-$10.

Rent Follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. Closes 10/11. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $25.

The Miracle Worker Dramatized version of the story of Anne Sullivan & Hellen Keller. Closes 9/27. Old Academy Players, 3540-44 Indian Queen Ln.; Box Office: 215-843-1109. $12.

Alexander Markov, Violinist

Celebrated violinist has established a reputation second-to-none in 19th- century virtuoso repertoire. A Gold Medal Winner at the Paganini International Violin Competition, he has appeared with Orchestre de Paris, the BBC Symphony, and Seattle Symphony. Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May; 609-465-3963. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. 9/19. 7 pm.

Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra: Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor Works by Latin American composers & others in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Alvarez, Romero, Piazzolla & Beethoven. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.blackpearlco.org. 9/19. 7:30-9 pm.

Brandywine Guitar Quartet Featuring Chris Benddock, Dan Draper, Mark Unruh & Mark Oppenheimer. Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square; 484-732-8295. $15 advance; $18 day of show. 9/18. 2 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: All-Haydn W/Wendy Warner soloing on cello. Ignat Solzhenitsyn conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.chamberorchestra.org. $24-$36. Closes 9/21.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Dutoit Conducts Saint-Saens Works by Berlioz & Saint-Saens. W/The Philadelphia Singers Chorale. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. Closes 9/29.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Fallen Heroes Tribute Concert Concert honoring police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Inspirational/ patriotic music. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52d St. & Parkside Ave. www.philorch.org. Donation suggested: $20. 9/20. 6 pm.

Al Harrison Quintet Harrison is a trumpet master, known for lyrical solos. Gregory's Bar & Restaurant, 900 Shore Rd., Somers Point. $5; free for students. 9/20. 8 pm.

Vox Renaissance Consort Lively, costumed, period instrument performances of Renaissance vocal music & court dance. Baptist Church in the Great Valley, 945 N. Valley Forge Rd., Devon. voxamadeus.org. 9/20. 4 pm.

Amici Opera: Carmen

Fully staged performance of Bizet's 'Carmen.' 215-224-0257. Center for the Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, Del.; 215-224-0257. $20 advance; $25 day of show; $22 seniors; $20 students; $10 children 12 and under. 9/19. 7 pm.

Eric Mintel Duo Join Eric & Dave Wednesdays in the Garden Bar. The Stockton Inn, 1 Main St., Stockton, NJ; 609-397-1250.

Philly Fringe

Annual event showcases work by new and established artists, most local. See exciting new work in a wide variety of genres, ranging from music and theater to comedy and visual art. Philadelphia Live Arts Festival/Philly Fringe, Various locations; 215-413-1318.

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. $10-$25. Closes 9/19.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join in the fun. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Closes 10/4.

Bob Egan, Pianist

Egan's repertoire features Broadway hits, sing-along favorites, movie themes, the best of pop from the '20s to the '90s, and the standards of Berlin, Porter, the Gershwins and Rodgers & Hart. The Stockton Inn, 1 Main St., Stockton, NJ; 609-397-1250. 9/21. 7-9 pm.

Christy Jefferson Philly-based singer/songwriter. Puck, 85 Printers Alley, Doylestown; 215-348-9000. http://www.christyjefferson.com/. $12. 9/19. 8:30 pm.

Dr. Thujone's Traveling CarnEvil Features the burlesque extravaganza "Widow Svedka's Black Hearts Memorial," with burlesque darlings Deena Colada, Randi Warhol, Anastacia with the chanteuse Svedka von Shotz and belly dancing by Rag Tag Tribal! John & Peter's Place, 96 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-5981. 9/18. 9 pm.