Performance and classical music listings

A Chorus Line

Tony-winning musical about a group of Broadway performers. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $20-$30. Closes 2/13.

Becky Shaw A woman sets her best friend up on a date, setting off a chain of events that change everyone's lives. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $36-$55. Closes 2/7.

Blue Door The tale of a mathematics professor struggling with his sense of self after his wife leaves him. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48.

Brat Productions: A 24-Hour The Bald Soprano Absurdist comedy that will be performed once an hour for 24 straight hours. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.bratproductions.org. $25. Closes 1/23.

Cinderella Cinderella meets her Prince thanks to help from a gardener in this charming musical version of the classic fairy tale. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.

Concrete Dinosaur Satire about a croquet party where attendees have more than a few scores to settle & plenty of dark secrets. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). $20 advance; $25 day of show. Closes 1/24.

Fetch Clay, Make Man Drama about a young Mohammed Ali's friendship with Hollywood star Stepin Fetchit. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $15-$65. Closes 2/14.

Frank McCourt's The Irish... & How They Got That way Funny & affectionate look at the history of the Irish in America. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $47.

Inis Nua Theatre & Amaryllis Theater Company: Gagarin Way Black comedy about a kidnapping-gone-wrong & the conflicting impulses of the kidnappers. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-454-9776. www.inisnuatheatre.org. Closes 2/7.

InterAct Theatre Company: City of Numbers - Mixtape of a City One-man play featuring the stories of many different Philadelphians that illustrate the city's struggles with crime. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8079. www.interacttheatre.org. $25-$29. Closes 2/21.

InterAct Theatre Company: City of Numbers - Mixtape of a City One-man play featuring the stories of many different Philadelphians that illustrate the city's struggles with crime. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8079. www.interacttheatre.org. $16. Closes 1/26.

Luna Theater Company: Other Hands Play exploring human relationships in a world where people expect life to be as efficient as the machines they depend on. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-704-0033. www.lunatheater.org. $25-$30; $22-$27 seniors; $15-$20 under 30. Closes 2/6.

Maucking Bird Theatre Company: The Threshing Floor A visiting graduate student interviews writer James Baldwin about his life & ideas. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909. www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org. $20; $18 seniors; $15 students. Closes 1/30.

Maucking Bird Theatre Company: TRU One-man show about Truman Capote. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909. www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org. $20; $18 seniors; $15 students. Closes 1/31.

Noises Off 'Noises Off' is Michael Frayn's inventive backstage farce. The Devon Theater, 6333 Frankford Ave.; 215-338-6300. $25. Closes 2/14.

On Borrowed Time Actors' NET of Bucks County presents Paul Osborn's stage adaptation of the L.E. Watkins novel. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-428-0217. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20; $17 seniors; $10 children 12 & under. Closes 1/31.

Philadelphia Theatre Company: The Golden Age Terrence McNally play about the opera world, set in Paris circa 1835. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. $51-$64. Closes 2/14.

Respect: A Musical Journey of Women The evolving roles of women in society are explored through popular songs from throughout the 20th century. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $45.

Sara Felder: Melancholy, A Comedy A tale about Abraham Lincoln, a woman on a bus & inner turmoil. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. $25. Closes 1/23.

Singin' in the Rain Stage version of the classic MGM musical film! Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25. Closes 2/6.

The Contingency Plan: Resilience Staged reading of play by Steve Waters that's being considered for next season. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; Reservations required. Free. 1/25. 7:30 pm.

The Eclectic Society World premiere drama about a new & only partially welcome college club admittee during the social climate of 1963. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$60.

The Foreigner Comedy about a man who unwittingly starts learning secrets when people believe he can't understand English & start talking freely. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $29; $10 students. Closes 1/27.

The Foreigner Comedy about a man who unwittingly starts learning secrets when people believe he can't understand English & start talking freely. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $34-$36; $10 students. Closes 2/14.

The Frog Prince Musical adaptation of the fairy tale. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $7-$9. Closes 1/23.

The Prince World premiere drama about a ruthless, driven politician. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30. Closes 2/7.

Theater District Drama about a teenage boy who moves in with his father & his boyfriend. Written by Richard Kramer. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $18 advance; $20 day of show. Closes 2/6.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Action Arts Theater Company presents Edward Albee's award-winning dark comedy about a dysfunctional couple. Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; www.actionarts.net. www.actionarts.net. $12 advance; $15 day of show. Closes 1/23.

Wicked: National Tour Musical about the life of the Wicked Witch of the West. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.wickedthemusical.com. $30-$160. Closes 1/24.

It's About Time!

Yes! And...'s Winter Sort of Thing presents this play in which Father Time needs to solve a problem. Eastern University - McInnis Auditorium, 1300 Eagle Rd., Wayne.

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. $5-$10. Closes 1/31.

Peter Pan Based on the book by J. M. Barrie. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $30-$32; $20-$22 teens; $16-$18 children. Closes 1/31.

Rapunzel Classic fairy tale about a girl imprisoned in a tower by a witch. 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 1/24.

Rumplestiltskin A girl accepts a little man's help to spin straw into gold, but it comes at a high price. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $8. Closes 1/23.

Winnie the Pooh's Birthday Tail Join Christopher Robin & Winnie to help Eeyore have a happy birthday. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). $10. Closes 1/24.

Almost, Maine

Offbeat comedy by John Cariani about romantic happenstances in a small northern town. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $14 seniors; $8 students. Closes 1/30.

Falsettos Tony-winning musical about a man who leaves his wife for another man. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $18. Closes 2/6.

God's Favorite Neil Simon's hilarious comedy is loosely based on the Book of Job. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $9-$10; $5 children 12 & under. Closes 1/23.

Manny's Full Count Offbeat tale of pigeon revenge. Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-9797. Free. 1/25. 7:30 pm.

Marple Newtown Players: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Five bridesmaids avoiding a wedding reception discover they share a bond. Gauntlett Community Center, 30 Media Line Rd., Newtown Square; 610-353-9181. marplenewtownplayers.org. $12, $9 seniors advance; $14, $11 seniors day of show. Closes 1/30.

Road Company: Rent Stirring musical about a year in the lives of a group of friends living in New York's East Village. The Grand Theatre, 405 S. Main St., Williamstown; 856-728-2120. www.roadcompany.com. $15-$18; $12-$15 seniors & children under 12. Closes 2/6.

Show Boat Musical about a show boat acting family & their troubles. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $10. Closes 1/23.

The Lonesome West The story of the dysfunctional relationship of two brothers in the hamlet of Leanne, in northwestern Ireland. Old Academy Players, 3540-3544 Indian Queen Ln.; Box Office: 215-843-1109. $12. Closes 1/31.

The Mystery of Irma Vep Two actors play eight characters in this campy, comedic tribute to the gothic horror genre. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; Box Office: 610-935-1920. $12; $10 children 18 and under. Closes 1/23.

Three Bags Full A bright French farce about a greedy merchant who finds himself snookered into being a matchmaker for two daughters. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro; Reservations required: 215-675-6774. $12. Closes 1/23.

Idol Assassination

Murder mystery spoof of shows like 'American Idol.' Peddler's Pub at Cock 'n Bull Restaurant. Reservations 215-794-4051. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.

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. $48.95 includes dinner, tax & gratuity.

Adult Recitals

Community Conservatory, 4459 W. Swamp Rd., Doylestown; 215-340-7979. Free. 1/22. 7 pm.

Alumni Recital Series: Lin-Warner-Liu Trio Violin/piano/cello trio performs music by Tchaikovsky & Dvorak. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. $28. 1/24. 3 pm.

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: Rediscovering America Brass quintet performs Copland's 'Appalachian Spring' w/dancers from Stockton's Dance Department. Cumberland County College, S. Orchard Rd. & W. Sherman Ave, Vineland; 856-692-8499 (TIXX). www.bayatlanticsymphony.org. $25. 1/23. 8 pm.

Evening in the Colonial Kitchen Interact with food historians & historical characters while enjoying colonial cuisine. Cock 'n Bull Restaurant. Reservations recommended. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000. peddlersvillage.com/dining/colonial%20kitchen%20dinner.htm. $19.95; $10.95 children 10 and under.

Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestras The Symphonic Youth Orchestra, Concert Youth Orchestra & String Ensemble will perform. 732-255-0460. Toms River Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave., Toms River; 732-255-0460. www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com/gspyouthorchestras.html. $6. 1/24. 3 pm.

Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra: Winter Concert Through their involvement with the orchestra, gifted young musicians from across central New Jersey and Pennsylvania hone their skills as performers in a large orchestral group, as well as in chamber and quartet ensembles. They learn to work with others in pursuing common goals, and enrich all of our lives through public performances of classical music. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Palmer Square; 609-285-9220. $20; $10 students, teachers and children. 1/23. 8 pm.

International Guitar Night Featuring several of the top guitar composers from around the world. Calvary United Methodist Church, 48th St. & Baltimore Ave.; 215-729-1028. www.internationalguitarnight.com. $10-$30. 1/26. 7:30 pm.

New Jersey Symphony: Pines of Rome Works by Berlioz, Liszt & Respighi w/Terrence Wilson soloing on piano. Xian Zhang conducts. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Palmer Square; 609-258-5000. www.njsymphony.org. $71-$85. 1/22. 8 pm.

Old York Road Symphony Mahler, Barber & Chopin. 215-782-1718. Abington Junior High School, 2056 Susquehanna Rd., Abington; 215-782-1718. www.oldyorkroadsymphony.org. $18; $15 seniors; $5 students. 1/23. 7:30 pm.

PCMS Concert: Bernarda Fink & Anthony Spiri, Mezzo-Soprano & Pianist Featuring the music of Schumann, Caamano, Granados, Gianneo & Rodrigo. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 1/22. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: St. Lawrence String Quartet Featuring the music of Haydn, Adams & Dvorak. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 1/27. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra Connection: Wister Quartet Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform & offer commentary. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. www.philorch.org. $20; $5 students. 1/24. 2:30 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: An Evening of Mozart All-Mozart program conducted by Nicholas McGegan, w/Robert Levin soloing on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$130. Closes 1/23.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Beethoven's Fifth Works by Beethoven, Falla, Turina & Saint-Saens. Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$120. Closes 2/2.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra: Gems From Our Music Director Works by Ravel, Haydn, Prokofiev & Ginastera. New PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Palmer Square; 609-258-5000. www.princetonsymphony.org. $20-$50. 1/24. 4 pm.

The JACK Quartet String quartet who offer energetic performances of today's most demanding string quartet music. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.jackquartet.com. $10. 1/23. 7:30 pm.

Warminster Symphony Orchestra: Pops Concert "A Night in Old Vienna." 215-322-0424. Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Rd., Warminster; Reservations: 215-322-0424. www.warminstersymphony.org. $60 includes dinner. 1/23. 7 pm.

Yukiko Sekino, Pianist Gold Medalist of the 2006 International Russian Music Competition. 610-649-2517. Malvern Preparatory School, 418 S. Warren Ave., Malvern; 610-649-2517. $15; $10 seniors; $5 students. 1/23. 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera: Flotow's Martha

Friedrich von Flotow's 1847 opera about 2 noblewomen disguised as maid servants. 215-224-0257. Tabor Lutheran Church, 4860 N. Howard St.; 215-224-0257. $20 advance, $22 day of show; $20 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 12 and under. 1/24. 4 pm.

Center City Opera Theater Opera Encounter: Donizetti's Elixir of Love Performance is accompanied by piano, is lightly staged & features the company's apprentice artists. 215-238-1555. Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 Rittenhouse Square; 215-238-1555. www.operatheater.org. $38. 1/24. 2 pm.

Opera in Cinema: Falstaff Filmed performance of Verdi's comic opera. Theatre N at Nemours, 1007 N. Orange St., Wilmington. $20. 1/24. 2:30 pm.

Palisades Community Chorus Bucks County community chorus. Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Doylestown. $10; $5 students and seniors. 1/24. 3 pm.

Pennsylvania Academy of Performing Arts Masterworks Choir The program is entitled 'Past Life Melodies.' papachoir@gmail.com Calvary Lutheran Church, 730 New St., West Chester; papachoir@gmail.com. www.papa-international.org. $10; $8 seniors. 1/23. 7:30 pm.

Pennsylvania Academy of Performing Arts Masterworks Choir The program is entitled 'Past Life Melodies.' papachoir@gmail.com Paoli United Methodist Church, 81 Devon Rd., Paoli; papachoir@gmail.com. www.papa-international.org. $10; $8 seniors. 1/24. 2 pm.

Shen Wei Dance Arts Known for rich, imaginative & sensual choreography. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $42-$53. 1/27. 8 pm.

Arden Folk Dance Gild: Israeli Dancing With Sharon Kleban

Sharon Kleban leads this Israeli dance session. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Wilmington; 302-475-3126. $5. Closes 1/27.

Bokamoso Dance and Music Troupe The Bokamoso Dance and Music Troupe is from South Africa. St. Luke Community Christian Church, 320 Tilghman St., Chester. Offering suggested.. Closes 1/23.

Drexel Dance Ensemble: Furnishings Drexel students perform. Drexel University - Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; Box Office: 215-895-2787 (ARTS). $8; $5 students. Closes 1/30.

Noche Flamenca Considered most authentic flamenco touring company in the field today. University of the Arts - Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-732-5446. www.nocheflamenca.com. $33-$43. Closes 1/23.

The Kosoko Performance Features some of the NYC's, NJ's & Philadelphia's finest acts in music, dance & performance art. Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave. Donations suggested: $10-$15. 1/23. 8 pm.

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. Free.

Larry Coryell

Guitarist who helped pioneer jazz rock in the '60s. Roller's at Flying Fish, 8142 Germantown Ave.

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. $40. Closes 1/23.