Performance and classical music listings

Absence

The tale of a young married Mormon couple & how their marriage changes over time after the husband joins the CIA. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29-$48. Closes 11/8.

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.

Blood: A Comedy David Lee White's hilarious & irreverent comedy about faith, science, family & hot pepper cheese cubes. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. $25-$30. Closes 11/22.

Brat Productions: Haunted Poe Edgar Allan Poe returns from the grave to haunt you with his most terrifying tales & poems. Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, 201 S. Columbus Blvd.; 215-928-1234. www.hauntedpoe.com. $10-$25. Closes 11/1.

Brat Productions: Haunted Poe Series of vignettes based on Edgar Allan Poe's stories. Haunted Poe, 38 Jackson St.; 215-627-2577. www.hauntedpoe.com. $20-$25. Closes 11/1.

Coming Home Moving tale of a young mother holding on to hope despite setbacks & obstacles. Written by Athol Fugard. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $45-$55. Closes 11/15.

Defending the Caveman: National Tour One-man comedy performance that examines the battle of the sexes. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.cavemania.com. $47. Closes 11/7.

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.

Edgar and the Poe Boys A comedic journey to the victorian hi-jinks of the Poe Boys (as in Edgar Allen Poe) featuring Harry Anderson. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St. $25-$50. 10/30. 7-10 pm.

Fire on the Bayou A steamy musical gumbo that traces the history of New Orleans jazz. Call 305-594-1100 or www.delawaretheatre.org. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$49. Closes 11/1.

Flashpoint Theatre Company: Boom A journalism student & biologist hook up in a laboratory, with unexpected & widespread consequences. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-665-9720. www.flashpointtheatre.org. $15-$18; $12-$15 students and seniors. Closes 11/21.

Home A Tony Award nominated play by Samm-Art Williams. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside; Box Office: 215-572-2112. $15; $12 non-Arcadia students, seniors & Arcadia Alumni; $5 Arcadia students. Closes 11/1.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Comedy on the trials & tribulations of relationships. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $34; $10-$34 ages 18-40; $15 students. Closes 11/4.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Comedy on the trials & tribulations of relationships. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $42; $10-$42 ages 18-40; $15 students. 11/5. 8 pm.

Mamma Mia!: National Tour Musical based on the works of Swedish pop supergroup Abba. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.mamma-mia.com/. $28-$100. Closes 11/8.

Murder in the Animal Kingdom Visit the Mansion to unravel the murder mystery. The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St. $14 advance; $16 day of event. Closes 11/1.

Revival Burlesque Performance art, classic striptease, satire, singing & dancing. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK). www.revivalburlesque.com. $15. Closes 10/31.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Love's Labour Lost Comedy about romance & nobility. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-898-3900. www.shakespeares-globe.org. $20-$55. Closes 10/31.

She Stoops to Conquer Oliver Goldsmith comedy about mistaken identities & town vs. country culture. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $25-$60. Closes 11/1.

Show Boat Classic musical featuring themes of interracial romance & gambling addiction. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $22-$42.50. Closes 11/1.

Slave Narratives Revisited: A Celebration of Freedom An international celebration of freedom, told with humor & drama. Sacred Heart Church, 1739 Ferry Ave., Camden; South Camden Theatre Box Office: 866-844-4111. www.southcamdentheatre.org. $15. Closes 11/1.

Tales From Poe A doctor being haunted by Edgar Allan Poe experiences scenes from several of his short stories. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20; $17 seniors and students; $12 children 18 and under. Closes 11/15.

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity A Wrestling's CEO plots to play upon wrestling fans' fear of terrorism & globalization in order to mass market an epic battle of Good vs. Evil. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; Box Office: 215-496-8001. www.interacttheatre.org. $16-$29. Closes 11/22.

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

The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What? Funny, touching musical on the daily concerns of the over-50, "empty nest" crowd. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $45. Closes 11/22.

The Long Christmas Ride Home Past & present collide in the back of the family sedan. Azuka Theatre presentation. Drexel University - Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; Azuka Theatre: 215-733-0255. www.azukatheatre.org. $15-$25. Closes 11/3.

The Long Christmas Ride Home Past & present collide in the back of the family sedan. Azuka Theatre presentation. Drexel University - Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; Azuka Theatre: 215-733-0255. www.azukatheatre.org. $15-$25. Closes 11/15.

The Odd Couple Neil Simon comedy about a neat freak & slob who wind up roommates. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $30; $20 children 12 and under. Closes 11/1.

Theatre Exile: Hunter Gatherers Black comedy about four long-time friends who convene for their annual dinner party & the conflicts that ensue. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-218-4022. $18. Closes 11/1.

Theatre Exile: Hunter Gatherers Black comedy about four long-time friends who convene for their annual dinner party & the conflicts that ensue. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-218-4022. $25-$40. Closes 11/22.

What You Will: An Evening By and About the Bard Olivier and Tony Award-winning actor Roger Rees celebrates Shakespeare's works, incorporating hysterical, historical and histrionic observations made by notable personalities ranging from David Garrick to George Bernard Shaw to Stevie Wonder. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $39; $12 students with valid ID. 11/3. 8 pm.

Narnia

Stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis' 'The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe.' Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children. Closes 10/31.

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.

Snow White This time-honored tale is adapted for the stage by Professor Marjorie Sokoloff of Pitman. Camden County College - Blackwood Campus, College Dr., Blackwood; 856-227-7200 ext. 4737. $10; $8 children, students and seniors. Closes 10/31.

Tales From The Bayou These two vignettes, told with shadow, glove & rod puppets by the Renaissance Artist Puppet Company, are based on Bayou folklore. Lansdale Center for the Performing Arts, 311 W. Main St., Lansdale. $10; $8.50 children 12 & under. Closes 10/31.

Book, Bell & Candle

Actors' NET of Bucks County presents John Van Druten's classic comedy about a 20th century Manhattan witch. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694.

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. $20; $17 seniors; $10 children 12 & under. Closes 11/15.

Dracula Rutgers-Camden students perform Hamilton Deane's & John L. Balderston's stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel. Rutgers University - Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; Reservations required: 856-225-6176. $10. Closes 11/7.

Grace, or the Art of Climbing Emm heads out on a quest through rugged terrain of physical training & human relationships. Power Plant Productions, 230 N. 2nd St.; 267-909-3309. www.nicepeopletheatre.org. $15. Closes 11/8.

Haddonfield Plays & Players: Evita Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical about controversial Argentian first lady Eva Peron. Haddonfield Memorial High School, 401 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. www.haddonfieldplayers.com. $25. Closes 11/8.

Into the Woods Fairy tale-themed Stephen Sondheim musical. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $22; $21 seniors; $10 students. Closes 11/7.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile The story of Picasso & Albert Einstein meeting a bar in Paris. Closes 11/7. Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. $5; $2 students and seniors.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show A campy satire of American sexual hang-ups & the excesses of the Sexual Revolution, all told in the language of 1950s sci-fi B-movies. West Chester University - Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, University Ave., West Chester; 610-436-2533. $12-$15. Closes 10/31.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show A campy satire of American sexual hang-ups & the excesses of the Sexual Revolution, all told in the language of 1950s sci-fi B-movies. Barnstormers Theater, 402 Tome St., Ridley Park; Box Office: 610-461-9969. $15; $13 students with ID. Closes 11/7.

Shades of Poe Visit these mini theater experiences based on the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Collings-Knight Homestead, 500 Collings Ave., Collingswood; 866-811-4111. $13. Closes 11/1.

Sweeney Todd Stephen Sondheim musical about a vengeful barber's bloody deeds. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $17-$25. Closes 11/8.

The Creature Creeps A comedic send up of the horror story genre. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $12. Closes 11/7.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show The misadventures of Brad & Janet in Dr. Frank-n-Furter's sinister castle. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $17-$25. Closes 10/31.

Night Chills Haunted Hayride and Corn Walk of Horror

Enjoy a heart pounding ride through the woods & fields. Winding Brook Farm, 3014 Bristol Rd., Warrington; 215-343-8880. $15; $25 combo ticket for hayride and corn walk. Closes 10/30.

Andre Watts, Pianist

Acclaimed pianist whose career has spanned nearly five decades. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $36-$60. 11/1. 3 pm.

Nosferatu (1922) With Live Accompaniment Silent vampire movie accompanied on organ by T. Desiree Hines. 800-595-4849. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St.; 800-595-4849. $5-$10. 10/30. 7 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto W/conductor Vladimir Jurowski & violin soloist Julia Fischer. Works by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky & Prokofiev. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $43-$130. Closes 10/31.

Ray Chen, Violinist This young Curtis student captured the First Prize of the 2009 Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Chen won First Prize in the 2008-09 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York, where he was also awarded the Ronald Asherson First Prize, the Friends of Music Concert Prize, and the loan of a 1721 Stradivarius known as the "Macmillan." Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-887-8700. raychenviolin.com. $20, $10 students; $28, $18 students includes lunch. 11/1. 1:30 pm.

The Philadelphia Trio Elizabeth Keller, Barbara Sonies, & Deborah Reeder are all well-known performers & teachers in the Delaware Valley. Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd., Devon. $15; $13 seniors; $11 students. 11/1. 3 pm.

Umfundalai 40th Anniversary Celebration

Pan-African dance technique that draws from dance styles & movements from throughout the African Diaspora. Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater, N. Broad St. & W. Montgomery Ave. $20; $15 students and seniors. Closes 10/31.