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.

Cape May Stage: Master Harold & the Boys Drama about how apartheid affects the lifelong friendship between a young white man & his black friend. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $35; $25 seniors; $12.50 students. Closes 11/28.

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.

Dreamgirls Road Company presents a musical tale of three black female singers who enter the pop mainstream of music during the 1960s. The Grand Theatre, 405 S. Main St., Williamstown; 856-728-2120. www.roadcompany.com. $18; $15 seniors. Closes 11/7.

Early in the Mourning Comedy/drama about a family's love, loss & struggle to come to terms with each other. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). $20 advance; $25 day of show. Closes 11/22.

Endgame EgoPo Classic Theater presents this unique take on Beckett's post-apocalyptic comedy. St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts. www.egopo.org. $30. Closes 11/15.

First Friday New Play Reading Series: Simulations Computer-age farce by David Strattan White. A woman is concerned when she learns her friend is dating a computer game character. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). $10. 11/6. 10:30 pm.

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.

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.

Groucho: A Life in Revue Arthur Marx, son of Groucho has written this story about his father. Fusion Performing Arts Center, 1931 Olney Ave., Cherry Hill; 856-424-8836. $18; $15 students/seniors. Closes 11/28.

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. $39; $10-$39 ages 18-40; $15 students. Closes 11/22.

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.

Oliver! Based on 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. Music & lyrics by Lionel Bart. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$70.

Rabbit Hole Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a couple dealing with a terrible loss. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48.

Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Mystery performed in the style of an old-time radio show, complete with sound effects. East Lynne Theater Company. Closes 11/7. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; Box Office: 866-280-9211. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $23; $13 students.

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 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 11/15.

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.

Waiting for Godot Amaryllis Theatre Company presents Samuel Beckett's masterpiece. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 877-260-1126. www.amaryllistheatre.org. $10. Closes 11/22.

Family Stages: Snow White

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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.

Seussical The mischievous Cat in the Hat guides the audience on a wild & magical journey into the world of Dr. Seuss. United Methodist Church - Narberth Community Theatre, 206 Price Ave., Narberth; Box Office: 610-352-4823. $17; $14 seniors & students. Closes 11/21.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Proceeds from this performance will benefit the Bernadine Center Food Pantry. Widener University, One University Pl., Chester. Donation suggested: $1. Closes 11/15.

The Secret Garden Based on the beloved children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett set in 1906 India & England. Drexel Hill United Methodist Church, 600 Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill. www.drexelhillumc.org. $10 advance; $12 day of show. Closes 11/14.

A Little Night Music

The Germantown Academy's Belfry Club presents their fall production, "A Little Night Music." Germantown Academy Arts Center, 340 Morris Rd., Fort Washington; 215-643-3120. Closes 11/8.

Amost, Maine Residents of a small, northern town fall in & out of love at an alarming rate. Old Academy Players, 3540-3544 Indian Queen Ln.; Box Office: 215-843-1109. $12. Closes 11/22.

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. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $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.

Fiddler on the Roof Beloved musical set in early 20th century Russia. Presented by dcp theatre. Dutch Country Playhouse (DCP Theatre), 795 Ridge Rd., Telford; 215-234-0966. www.dcptheatre.com. $17; $15 students & seniors. Closes 11/22.

Frankenstein The epic story of the rebel doctor who challenges the laws of nature & morality. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $9-$10; $5 children 11 and under. Closes 11/21.

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.

I Love My Wife Musical that takes a satirical look at the sexual revolution of the 1970's. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $19. 11/12. 7:30 pm.

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.

Jekyll & Hyde Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro. $10; $5 seniors, alumni, staff and non-Rowan students; free for Rowan students with ID. Closes 11/15.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical based on the biblical story of Joseph, whose twelve, jealous brothers sold him into slavery. The Devon Theater, 6333 Frankford Ave.; 215-338-6300. $25.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical based on the biblical story of Joseph, whose twelve, jealous brothers sold him into slavery. The Devon Theater, 6333 Frankford Ave.; 215-338-6300. $15. 11/11. 7 pm.

King of Prussia Players: Rope The King of Prussia Players present this drama by Patrick Hamilton. Upper Merion Middle School, 450 Keebler Rd., King of Prussia; Box Office: 610-205-8800. www.kofpplayers.com. $17; $12 children 12 & under and seniors 65 & over. Closes 11/14.

Murder on the Oriental Rug ACT Theater's play-within-a-play. Church in the Vineyard, 111 Vineyard Way, West Grove; 610-255-1634. www.actheater.org. $20. 11/7. 6 pm.

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. Barnstormers Theater, 402 Tome St., Ridley Park; Box Office: 610-461-9969. $15; $13 students with ID. Closes 11/7.

Say Say Oh Playmate A comedic collection of short works by Dan Moyer & Raphael Bob-Waksberg. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; 609-704-5012. $15; $10 students 24 & under. 11/7. 8 pm.

Steel Magnolias A group of women in a small-town beauty shop gossip & deal with life's trials & tribulations. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $15. Closes 11/21.

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 Children's Hour Lillian Hellman's suspenseful drama set in a girl's school in the 1930s. Peddie School - Mount Burke Theater, South Main St., Hightstown; 609-490-7550. $10. Closes 11/7.

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 Full Monty Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash & prospects, decide to present a strip act. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $20-$25. Closes 11/21.

The Producers A producer & an accountant plot to bilk their investors, but things go hilariously wrong. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $17-$25.

Abington Symphony Orchestra

Mirjam Ingolfsson in Victor Herbert's Cello Concerto. Also works by Dvorak & Hunter Johnson. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington; 215-887-4530. Donations accepted. 11/6. 8 pm.

Ama Deus Ensemble Union of Vox Ama Deus' vocal & instrumental ensembles. Performing Baroque & classical music from the likes of Mozart, Beethoven & Brahms. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. voxamadeus.org. $20-$60.

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: Night at the Opera Works by Rossini, Panariello and Mendelssohn. 856-256-4545. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro; 856-256-4545. $25. 11/6. 8 pm.

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: Night at the Opera Works by Rossini, Panariello and Mendelssohn. 856-256-4545. Cumberland County College, S. Orchard Rd. & W. Sherman Ave, Vineland; 856-692-8499 (TIXX). $25; $20 seniors; $10.50 students and children 12-18; free for children under 12. 11/7. 8 pm.

Beth Levin, Pianist The program features works by Carol Worthely, Edward Poll, Beethoven and Yehudi Wyner. Settlement Music School - Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen St.; 251-320-2684. Donation suggested: $20. 11/8. 3 pm.

Chester County Concert Band Community band consisting of amateur musicians from Chester & surrounding counties. Stetson Middle School, 1060 Wilmington Pike, West Chester; 610-436-4696. www.cccband.org. $10 ;$7 seniors and students; free for children under 12. 11/8. 2:30 pm.

Curtis 20/21 Plays John Corigliano All-Corigliano program with the composer in attendance. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. Free. 11/11. 8 pm.

Kronos Quartet Esteemed classical quartet. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.kronosquartet.org/. $19-$32. 11/7. 7:30 pm.

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1946, the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest community orchestras in the Greater Philadelphia area. The program features works by Brahms, Mahler and Smetana. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. www.lansdowneso.org. $15; $12 seniors; $5 students. 11/8. 3 pm.

Main Line Symphony Orchestra: A Mason Jones Tribute Concert Weber, Mozart & Tchaikovsky. Valley Forge Middle School, 105 Waker Rd, Wayne; 610-688-0235. $15; $10 students and seniors. 11/6. 8 pm.

New Jersey Symphony: The Pianist Conductor Works by Schumann, Mozart & Sibelius w/ Olli Mustonen, conductor & pianist. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Palmer Square; 609-258-5000. www.njsymphony.org. $71-$85. 11/6. 8 pm.

Opening Reception for November Exhibition Classical guitarist Marisol Rampolla will perform at this opening reception. Artists' House Gallery, 57 N. Second St.; 215-923-8440. 11/8. 1-4 pm.

PCMS Concert: Imani Winds Innovative woodwind quintet who blend classical, world, Latin & jazz music. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 11/6. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Moscow Quartet W/pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn. Works by Haydn, Shostakovich & Beethoven. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 11/8. 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mozart & Dvorak Works by Mozart, Dvorak & Nielsen, w/Peter Oundjian conducting & cellist Alisa Weilerstein soloing. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$125. Closes 11/8.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony W/conductor Stephane Deneve & violinist James Enhes. Works by Tchaikovsky, Barber & Prokofiev. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $43-$130. Closes 11/14.

Sungji Kim & Stanley Alexandrowicz, Soprano & Guitarist Music of Japan, France, Germany, Croatian & South Africa. Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mount Laurel; Registration required: 856-234-7319. Free. 11/8. 2 pm.

Wesley Parrott, Organist The program features works by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Langlais and Widor. St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 125 N. Main St., North Wales. Donations accepted. 11/7. 7:30 pm.

Choral Evensong

Bryn Mawr Chamber Singers perform works by Herbert Howells & Maurice Durufle. Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr; 612-377-5222. Donations accepted. 11/8. 4-5:30 pm.

Choral Evensong The church choir will sing works by Stanford, Howells, Harris and Smith. Trinity Episcopal Church, 207 W. Main St., Moorestown. Donations accepted. 11/8. 4 pm.

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

Opera at the Ambler: Cosi fan Tutte Recorded performance of the Mozart opera filmed at the 2009 Salzburg Festival. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler. $26. 11/8. 12:30 pm.

Opera Delaware: The Barber of Seville Rossini's comic opera about thwarted romance & a barber's efforts to unite the couple. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. www.operade.org. $25-$68. Closes 11/7.

Princeton Pro Musica: Music of The Spheres Works by Lauridsen, Mozart, Brahms, Raminsh & more. Chapel. 609-683-5122, http://www.princetonpromusica.org Princeton University, 116 Prospect Ave., Princeton; 609-683-5122. www.princetonpromusica.org. $35; $25; $10 students with ID. 11/7. 8 pm.

Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra: H.M.S. Pinafore Fully staged performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta. 610-565-5010. Garnet Valley Middle School, 601 Smithbridge Rd., Glen Mills; 610-565-5010. www.rvco.org. $20; $17 students and seniors; $7 children 12 and under. Closes 11/7.

The Met: Live in HD - Turnadot Live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's performance of Puccini's 'Turnadot.' Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; 610-432-6715. www.metoperafamily.org. $22; $20 seniors; $15 students. 11/8. 1 pm.

Ursinus College Choir & Meistersingers: John French, Conductor Ursinus students perform. Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3000. 11/7. 7:30 pm.

Wayne Oratorio Society: Haydn & Mendelssohn 180-voice choir, soloists & orchestra perform Haydn's 'Lord Nelson' Mass & Mendelssohn's 'Hymn of Praise.' Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Donations accepted. Closes 11/8.

Advanced Tap Dancing Classes

Continuation of last year's tap dancing class with instructor Joe Blatt. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; Registration required. $40-$60. Closes 11/10.

Beginner Ballroom and Latin Dance A ballroom and latin dancing class for beginners. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road (Suite P), West Chester. $10. Closes 11/30.

Beginner Tap Dancing Class Introductory tap dancing class w/former Broadway dancer Joe Blatt. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; Registration required. $40-$60. Closes 11/10.

Dancing for a Cure Teal Tea Foundation sponsors this fundraiser for ovarian cancer awareness & research efforts. Nottingham Fire Company Ballroom, 200 Mercer St., Hamilton Square. $75. 11/8. 1-5 pm.

DeSales Emerging Choreographers Concert DeSales Performing and Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the opening of its 2009 Dance season with the upcoming Emerging Choreographers Concert slated for four performances at The Ice House. This is an entirely student-run concert featuring students dancers, designers and technicians. The Ice House, 56 River St., Bethlehem; www.desales.edu/act1. $10; $8 seniors, students. Closes 11/8.

Doug Elkins & Friends: Fraulein Maria Dance performance set to the 'Sound of Music' score, with a parody flavor. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900, http://www.pennpresents.org. www.dougelkinschoreography.com. $24-$48. Closes 11/14.

Emerging Choreographers Concert Dance concert featuring pieces choreographed by DeSales University Dance majors. IceHouse Theatre, 421 Second Ave., Bethlehem; 610-282-3192. www.desales.edu. $10; $8 students and seniors. Closes 11/8.

Intermediate 1 Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons If you are not a beginner then this intermediate ballroom and latin dance class is for you. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road (Suite P), West Chester. $10. Closes 12/2.

New Edge Mix Fresh, edgy work from an innovative group of artists. Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave.; 215 387-1911. $12; $10 students and seniors. Closes 11/8.

Philadanco Renowned modern dance group based in Philadelphia. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philadanco.org/. $34-$46. Closes 11/15.

Zumba Dance Fitness Work off some extra calories while having fun. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road (Suite P), West Chester. $10. Closes 12/1.

Eddie Bruce

Cabaret musician with over 25 years experience. Moshulu, 401 S. Columbus Blvd. $15. Closes 11/25.

Meeting Ned Meeting Ned is a re-enactment of a black Revolutionary War artilleryman's life as a soldier. Ned Hector was a hero of the Battle of Brandywine and a resident of Conshohocken. Historical Society of Montgomery County, 1654 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-272-0297. Free. 11/8. 2:30 pm.

Nouns: People, Places, Things Nouns: People, Places, Things features the works of six artists, including black & white photography by Carolyn Harper Cohen, watercolors by Diane Lachman, acrylics by Sandi Neiman Lovitz, pastels by Bob Makoid, photography by Ligia Wichter and pastels by Liora Seltzer. Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catharine St.; 215-829-0466. Free. Closes 11/29.