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Theater Professional/semi-professional 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.

Theater

Professional/semi-professional

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.

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. $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.

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.

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.

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.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas Broadway-style large-cast musical inspired by the 1954 film of the same name. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.whitechristmasthemusical.com. $30-$100. Closes 12/6.

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

On Golden Pond Funny, touching tale about a spirited elderly couple in their twilight years. Closes 12/13. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $25-$30.

Philadelphia Theatre Company: The Light in the Piazza Tony-winning musical about a mother & daughter travelling in Italy, new romances & failed relationships. Closes 12/6. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. $56-$75.

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop: The :nv:s:ble Play The story of the Existential Publishing Company, where some people get laid off, but others just vanish. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-316-1361. www.philadelphiatheatreworkshop.org. $18 advance; $20 day of show. Closes 12/13.

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.

Red, White & Tuna Oddball characters convene at their high school reunion in Tuna, Texas. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30.

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 Good Pupper of Szechwan Adapted from the play by Bertholt Brecht. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK). $16; $12 students & seniors. 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.

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.

Thunder From Down Under All-male revue. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. $25-$39.50. 11/22. 7:30 pm.

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 theater

Keith Valley Musical Theatre: Willy Wonka Jr.

A production based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Keith Valley Middle School, 227 Meetinghouse Rd., Horsham; 215-420-5050. $8; $5 students in grades 8 & under. Closes 11/21.

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.

Snow White This adaptation of 'Snow White' by Kathryn Petersen incorporates traditional Panto elements. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29.

Snow White This adaptation of 'Snow White' by Kathryn Petersen incorporates traditional Panto elements. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29. Closes 11/20.

The Spirit of Christmas, aka The Story of Ernestina Scrooge Performed by Glassboro High School Thespian Society. Glassboro High School, 550 Joseph Bowe Blvd., Glassboro; 856-881-8273. $7; $5 students & seniors. Closes 11/21.

The Wizard of Oz Dorothy, Toto & friends adventure in a magical land. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $36-$42.50; $33.50-$38 seniors; $22-$27 children.

Community theater

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.

Anything Goes Willow Manor Players presents Cole Porter's famous musical. Abington Junior High School, 2056 Susquehanna Rd., Abington; 215-576-0992. www.willowmanorplayers.org. $18. Closes 11/21.

As You Like It Everyone from jesters to shepherds finds love in this pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare. Villanova University - Vasey Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. $7-$24. Closes 11/22.

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.

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. $23-$35; $21-$33 seniors. Closes 12/5.

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. Closes 12/13.

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.

The Drama Group: A Body of Water Drama about two people who wake up every morning with no memory of who or where they are. First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave.; 215-844-0724. www.thedramagroup.org. $15. Closes 11/21.

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 Last Five Years A fresh & contemporary musical from Tony-Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. Free. Closes 11/22.

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. Closes 12/6.

Twentieth Century A bankrupt Broadway director boards a train and encounters a former discovery who's gone on to become a Hollywood star. In an attempt to save his current show, he's willing to try anything to get her to join the cast. Bordentown Performing Arts Center, 318 Ward Ave., Bordentown. $10; $8 seniors and students. Closes 11/21.

Classical Music

Orchestral/Chamber Music

Alumni Recital Series: Juliette Kang & Friends

Violist Kang is joined by pianist Christoph Eschenbach & cellist Thomas Kraines. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. $28. 11/22. 3 pm.

ASL Hope Foundation: Voices of Hope This benefit features a lunch buffet followed by a concert performed by the Sunderman Conservatory. Valley Forge Radisson Hotel, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia. www.alshopefoundation.org. $60. 11/22. 12:30-4:30 pm.

Bell a Deux Plus Handbell & handchime duo plus voice, harp & piano. First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield. Donations accepted. 11/22. 4 pm.

Ben Odhner, Violinist Cleveland Institute of Music student & former Assistant Concertmaster for the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn. $15; $10 students. 11/22. 3 pm.

Community Conservatory Student Recitals Community Conservatory students will show what they've learned. Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. www.communityconservatory.org. Free. 11/21. 11 am-5 pm.

Delaware County Symphony: Chamber Music Concert Mozart, Prokofiev & Elgar. Neumann University, One Neumann Dr., Aston; 610-558-5616. www.dcsmusic.org. $10; $8 students and seniors. 11/21. 3 pm.

Delaware County Youth Orchestra Program features works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky & Mozart. Neumann University, One Neumann Dr., Aston; 610-558-5616. www.dcyo.org. Free. 11/22. 7:30 pm.

Haverford-Bryn Mawr College Orchestra The concert features Beethoven's 'Pastoral' Symphony and Prokofiev's 'Lieutenant Kije Suite.' Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. Free. 11/20. 8 pm.

Kyo Daiko Japanese taiko drumming group. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro. www.kyodaiko.com. Free. 11/23. 8 pm.

Le Triomphe de l'amour Baroque period instrument chamber music ensemble. 609-252-0522. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd., Princeton; 609-252-0522. www.triomphebaroque.org. $20; $15 seniors; $5 students. 11/21. 8 pm.

New York Philharmonic: Riccardo Muti, Conductor Works by Liszt, Elgar & Prokofiev. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. nyphil.org. $39-$96. 11/20. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Anna Polonsky, Pianist Featuring works by Honegger, Schumann, Brahms & Debussy. Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $16.50; $8 students. 11/22. 3 pm.

PCMS Concert: Jason Vieaux, Guitarist & Guests W/soprano Susan Narucki, violinist Hirono Oka, violist Rachel Ku & cellist Yumi Kendall. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 11/20. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra Chamber Concert Members of the orchestra & pianist Amy J. Yang perform works by Glinka, Rossini, Schumann & Beethoven. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $19-$30. 11/22. 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mahler's Seventh Symphony Christoph Eschenbach conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $43-$130. Closes 11/21.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Blend of classical, rock & operatic elements for a thrilling seasonal show. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-339-7600. www.trans-siberian.com/. $25-$60.50. Closes 11/21.

Opera/Choral

Academy of Vocal Arts: Falstaff

Verdi's comic opera based on Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' 215-735-1685. Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd., Warrington; 215-735-1685.

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. $45; $35 seniors; $30 students. 11/21. 7:30 pm.

Academy of Vocal Arts: Falstaff Verdi's comic opera based on Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' 215-735-1685. Haverford School - Centennial Hall, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 215-735-1685. www.avaopera.org. $48; $43 seniors; $28 students. 11/23. 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Mozart & Salieri Double bill of fully-staged operas: Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana & Rimksy-Korsakov's Mozart & Salieri. 215-224-0257. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257. $20 advance, $22 day of show; $20 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 12 and undre. Closes 11/22.

Cantores 15-voice ensemble specializing in a cappella choral music from the 15th-20th centuries. Church of the Redeemer, 145 W. Springfield Rd., Springfield. Donations accepted. 11/22. 4 pm.

Curtis Opera Theatre: Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress Fully staged opera sung in English with Curtis Symphony Orchestra. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700. $33. Closes 11/22.

Delaware Valley Chorale: God's Trombones Roy Ringwald's 'God's Trombones, Schubert's Mass in G & 'On Green Mountains' by Steve Danyew. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main St., Newark; 302-325-4110. www.delawarevalleychorale.org. $20; $16 seniors and students; $8 children under 12. 11/21. 7:30 pm.

Delaware Valley Chorale: God's Trombones Roy Ringwald's 'God's Trombones, Schubert's Mass in G & 'On Green Mountains' by Steve Danyew. The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew, 719 N. Shipley St., Wilmington; 302-656-6628. www.delawarevalleychorale.org. $20; $16 seniors and students; $8 children under 12. 11/22. 3 pm.

Germantown Academy Chorale & Chamber Society Fall Concert Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 and Schubert's Mass No 6. Germantown Academy Arts Center, 340 Morris Rd., Fort Washington; 215-643-3120. www.germantownacademy.net. $10; $6 seniors; free for students. 11/21. 7:30 pm.

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County: Pirates of Penzance This Gilbert & Sullivan operetta features swashbuckling comedy, satire & parody. West Chester University - Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Phillips Memorial Bldg., West Chester; 610-269-5499. $22; $17 seniors; $10 students. Closes 11/22.

Golden Eagle Band Concert Free community concert featuring the Golden Eagle Band. Wiley Home Auxiliary, 99 E. Main St., Marlton. Free. 11/21. 7-9 pm.

Havertown Choristers Winter Concert Holiday music by Haydn, Yon & Wilson-Kerr plus audience sing-along. Haverford High School, 200 Mill Rd., Havertown. Donations accepted. 11/23. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Independent Opera & Theater Company: Opera Dinner Arias & duets plus a three-course meal. http://www.independentstage.org/calendar.html Torresdale-Frankford Country Club, Grant Ave.; Reservations required by 11/17: http://www.independentstage.org/calendar.html. www.independentstage.org. $55. 11/21. 5-8:45 pm.

Rowan Opera Company: Suor Angelica Scenes from operas by Vreid, Rossini, Menotti & Puccini plus a fully-staged production of Puccini's 'Suor Angelica.' Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro; 856-526-4545. $10; $5 seniors, students, staff & alumni; free for Rowan students. Closes 11/21.

Rowan University Men's & Women's Choruses: Divas, Divos & Desserts WOCHO & The Statesmen sing works by Britten, Wagner, Trotta & Tschesnokoff. Dessert reception. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro. Free. 11/24. 8 pm.

St. Cecilia Day Concert Combined choirs of area churches. St. Katharine of Siena Catholic Church, 104 S. Aberdeen Ave., Wayne. Free. 11/22. 4 pm.

Svitanya Small women's a cappella vocal ensemble performs traditional Eastern European folk music in the original languages. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. Free. 11/22. 1:30 pm.

The Choristers: Robert Ray's Gospel Mass Robert Ray's Gospel Mass & other gospel & jazz music. 215-542-7871. Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Rd., Ambler; 215-542-7871. www.thechoristers.org. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. 11/21. 8 pm.

Dance

BalletX

Philadelphia dance company updates ballet for the new century. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.

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. $30; $25 seniors; $20 students. Closes 11/22.

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.

ContempraDance Theatre & the Youth Regional Dance Festival ContempraDance Theatre performance & performances by various area youth ensembles. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. www.contempradancetheatre.org. $20. 11/21. 2:30-4:30 pm.

Desales Screendance Festival Features nationally & internationally recognized dance films as well as student work. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-3192. Free. Closes 11/21.

Generations: A Dance Concert Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research Performances by studio's youth dance companies, professional staff & professional dance companies. 215-328-0847. Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; Institute of Dance Artistry: 215-328-0847 or email: idadance@comcast.net. $15. 11/22. 4 pm.

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.

Melange: A Night at the Folies Bergere This production features a combination of modern, jazz, and other diverse dance & music. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 877-772-5425 (CLICK). $17; $15 students and seniors; $13 children 12 and under. Closes 11/22.

Oriental Dance Performance and Workshop Oriental dance performance The Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St. $20. 11/21. 8 pm.

Philly's Dance Collective Performances by many of Philly's top dance companies. ContempraDance Theatre, 180 Dance Company, SHARP Dance company, more. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. $20. Closes 11/21.

Soul Street Dance Company: Takin' It to the Streets Houston-based dance company showcases the energy & versatility of street dance. Kutztown University - Schaeffer Auditorium, Main St., Kutztown; 610-683-4511. www.soulstreetdance.com. $10; $8 children 14 and under. 11/22. 2 pm.

StudioSeries Curated by Nicole Bindler, this event features music, dance & more. Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave. $5. 11/21. 8-10 pm.

Ursinus College Dance Company New choreography from Chris Aiken, Duane Holland & Marianela Boan & excerpts from Danny Buraczeski's 'Swing Concerto.' Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. $5; $2 students and seniors. Closes 11/21.

Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company 85-member Ukrainian folk dance company founded by Pavlo Virsky. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $29-$62. 11/22. 3 pm.

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

Other performances

Aimee Robidoux

PA-based cabaret performer who's been in numerous musical theater productions & often solos with Bill Holcombe's Big Band. Tin Angel at Serrano, 20 S. 2nd St.; 215-928-0978. $15. 11/22. 7 pm.

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

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.

The Broadway Experience Broadway theatre workshop where participants study choreography, music, lyrics & scenes from their favorite Broadway shows. The Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St. $150. 11/22. 10 am-6 pm.