Performance and classical music listings

1812 Productions: Let's Pretend We're Married

Limited engagement return of the hit show from the company's '08-'09 season. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-592-9560.

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. $25-$35. Closes 2/14.

84 Charing Cross Road The tale of the long-distance friendship that forms between a New York writer & the manager & staff of a London bookshop. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 1-877-772-5425. $15-$17; $13-$15 students and seniors; $11-$13 12 and under. Closes 2/14.

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

Actors From the London Stage: Romeo & Juliet Five actors take on all the roles in Shakespeare's classic tale of doomed romance. Kutztown University - Schaeffer Auditorium, Main St., Kutztown; 610-683-4511. $20; $10 students 17 and under. Closes 2/13.

Augusta The story of the trials & tribulations of three employees of a Maine-based home-cleaning service. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $24-$35; $22-$33 seniors. Closes 2/27.

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

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. Closes 2/27.

Fetch Clay, Make Man Drama about a young Muhammad Ali's friendship with Hollywood star Stepin Fetchit. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $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. $35-$47. March.

Greater Tuna A comedy about the third smallest town in texas, where the Lions Club is too liberal & Patsy Cline never dies. Fusion Performing Arts Center, 1931 Olney Ave., Cherry Hill; 856-424-8836. $18; $15 seniors. Closes 2/27.

InterAct Theatre Company: City of Numbers - Mixtape of a City One-man play featuring stories of 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.

Kate Watson-Wallace/Anonymous Bodies: The Mentalist The tale of a woman driven mad by her surroundings. All-male cast. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.katewawa.com. $25. 2/14. 8 pm.

Kit Kat Bric-A-Brac Broadway Revue Enjoy selections from 'Hair', 'Spring Awakening', 'Grease' & 'West Side Story'. Bob & Barbara's Lounge, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511. www.dumpstaplayers.org. $1.99. 2/17. 11 pm.

My Name is Asher Lev Coming-of-age story adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$49. Closes 2/28.

New City Stage Company: A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking The tale of a reluctant friendship between two very different women. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-7500. www.newcitystage.org. $20-$22; $18 students and seniors. Closes 3/7.

Newtown Arts Company: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Two women embark on a cruise to Paris & encounter a wealthy family with an eligible bachelor son. Newtown Theater, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3859. www.newtownartscompany.com. $13-$18. Closes 2/17.

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

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.

Quilters Act 1 presents this bluegrass musical. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. www.desales.edu/act1. $18-$20; $16-$18 students and seniors. Closes 2/21.

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.

Revival Burlesque Performance art, classic striptease, satire, singing & dancing. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255. www.revivalburlesque.com. $15. Closes 2/14.

The Breath of Life David Hare play about a love triangle. Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395. $27-$35. Closes 2/28.

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. Closes 3/7.

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 Misanthrope Moliere's dark 17th century comedy. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside; Box Office: 215-572-2112. $15; $12 non-Arcadia students, seniors & Arcadia alumni; $5 Arcadia students. Closes 2/21.

The Peek-A-Boo Revue Philadelphia's premier burlesque show. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.peekaboorevue.com. $25-$35. 2/14. 7 pm.

The Philly Fan Fun romp through Philadelphia sports history, as told through the eyes of a hardcore fan. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $25-$30. Closes 2/21.

Theatre Exile: Any Given Monday World premiere work by Bruce Graham. Call 215-218-4022 or on the Web at www.theatreexile.org. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-218-4022. www.theatreexile.org. $18-$40. Closes 2/28.

Visiting Mr. Green A young man is forced to pay visits to an elderly man via court order. At first resentment simmers, but a bond develops. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $22-$25; $19-$22 seniors and students; $10 children under 18. Closes 2/14.

Little Goldy and the 3 Riding Bears

This new musical finds Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, & the 3 pigs all together with one confused wolf. Christ's Lutheran Church, 700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland; 215-886-9341. $8. Closes 2/17.

Snow White & the Little People Kids from the audience help free Snow White from the Evil Queen's magic spell. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children.

The Emperor's New Clothes An emperor is taken in by a pair of con men who claim to have whipped up a new outfit for him. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children. Closes 2/20.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Roman musical farce by Stephen Sondheim. Shannondell Performing Arts Center, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Norristown; 610-277-9505.

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. $17; $12 children 12 & under & seniors. Closes 2/27.

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer Collection of monologues by world-renowned authors & playwrights addressing violence against women & girls. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $15; $10 seniors and students. Closes 2/14.

Big River Musical take on Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn. www.brynathyn.edu. Closes 2/13.

Bye Bye Birdie The tale of a teen idol staging one last show before he goes off to war. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $22; $21 seniors; $10 students. Closes 3/6.

Fiddler on the Roof A rousing musical based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem. Temple Beth Hillel Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood; Box Office: 610-649-5300. $12-$36. Closes 2/21.

Get Up & Get Into It Coming-of-age tale about growing up in Philadelphia in the '60s & '70s. Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad St. $20. Closes 2/21.

Medea Classic Greek tragedy by Euripides. Villanova University - Vasey Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. $20-$24. Closes 2/14.

Performing Arts Night Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools students perform pieces from 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' & 'Movin' Out.' Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn. www.ancss.org. Donation suggested: $3. 2/18. 8 pm.

Q-licious This is Spiral Q Puppet Theater's annual lovefest. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-222-6979. www.spiralq.org. $65; $100 for two tickets. 2/13. 8-11 pm.

Rent Tony-winning musical about a group of friends struggling to survive in the city. Wilmington Drama League, 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-764-1172. $18; $15 seniors and students; $9 children. Closes 2/13.

Smokey Joe's Cafe Musical revue featuring the music of Lieber & Stoller. Visit www.mainstage.org or call 856-227-3091. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. $20; $15 seniors and students. Closes 2/14.

South Camden Theatre Company: Belmont Avenue Social Club Play by Bruce Graham tells the story of backroom politics. Sacred Heart Church, 1739 Ferry Ave., Camden; Box Office: 856-456-2850. www.southcamdentheatre.org. $15. Closes 2/28.

The Island Drama about political prisoners in a South Africa prison circa 1974. Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8260. Free. Closes 2/14.

The Vagina Monologues Celebration of women's sexuality & strength, based on playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with over 200 women. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $15; $10 seniors and students. Closes 2/14.

To Kill a Mockingbird Stage adaptation of the classic novel by Harper Lee. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $19; $12 students. Closes 2/20.

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.

Allentown Symphony: Romeo & Juliet

Works by David Diamond, Berlioz, Prokofiev & Bernstein. Diane Wittry conducts. Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; 610-432-6715. $25-$40. Closes 2/14.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Helmuth Rilling, Conductor All-Bach concert w/ Westminster Choir & Temple University Concert Choir. Organist Eric Plutz will be featured. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.chamberorchestra.org. $36-$60. 2/12. 8 pm.

Daegu Genius Youth Orchestra: Jae-Joon Lee, Conductor Featuring the music of Brahms, Tchaikovsky & Dvorak. Kim Na-Yeong will be featured on violin. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $10; $6 students. 2/13. 1 pm.

European Prima Ballerina Egle Spokaite of the Lithuanian National Ballet with dancer Martynas Rimeikis, violinist Martynas Svegzda and accompanist Ginta Bistras will perform a medley of dances from major ballets in a Valentine's Day performance. Lithuanian Music Hall, 2715 E. Allegheny Ave. Free. 2/14. 2-4:30 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.

Friends of Oak Lane Library & Oak Lane Tree Tenders Benefit Concert Beethoven, Liszt, Bach and Brahms. A reception & raffle follow. 215-549-6531. Korean United Church, 1200 W. Cheltenham Ave.; 215-549-6531. $10; $6 teenagers. 2/13. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Giora Schmidt, Violinist Tartini, Brahms & Debussy. 610-649-2517. Eastern University - McInnis Auditorium, 1300 Eagle Rd., Wayne; 610-649-2517. www.gioraschmidt.com. $15; $10 seniors; $5 students; free 13 and under. 2/14. 2:30 pm.

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra: Valentine's Day Concert Featuring the music of Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens, Hoffmeister, Elgar & Sibelius. Irving Ludwig conducts. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. www.lansdowneso.org. $12-$15; $5 students. 2/14. 3 pm.

Lithuanian Independence Day Music, ballet & more in celebration of Lithuania's Independence Day. Lithuanian Music Hall, 2715 E. Allegheny Ave. Donations accepted. 2/14. 2 pm.

Organ Concerts Sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington. Free. Closes 2/23.

PCMS Concert: Orion String Quartet With violist Ida Kavafian & cellist Peter Wiley. Works by Haydn, Dzubay & Brahms. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 2/12. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Takacs Quartet Acclaimed string quartet performs selections by Schumann, Macmillan & Beethoven. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 2/18. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Philadelphia Premieres Works by Barber, Richard Danielpour & Rachmaninoff. Rossen Milanov conducts & soprano Angela Brown solos. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$130. Closes 2/20.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Stravinsky's The Firebird Works by Stravinsky, Barber, Chopin & Kancheli. Andrey Boreyko conducts & Louis Lortie solos on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$130. Closes 2/16.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra: Louis Scaglione, Conductor Featuring music by Strauss, Bruch & Dvorak. Soloists will include Elizabeth Pitcairn, violinist. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.pyos.org. $16-$30. 2/14. 7:30 pm.

Skylark Ensemble A 12-member professional group of singers and instrumentalists. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 877 Street Rd., Southampton. Donations accepted. 2/14. 3 pm.

Student Recital: Chamber Music With Jonathan Biss, Pianist Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev & Faure. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. Free. 2/15. 8 pm.

Wilberforce University Choir Concert For Founders Day Weekend. Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, 419 Richard Allen Ave. Free. Closes 2/14.

Celebrate Composer Danny Maseng

KI's adult choir will perform the music of Jewish composer Danny Maseng during Friday night Shabbat services. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Free. 2/12. 8 pm.

Center City Opera Theater: Season Overtures Dinner & performances. Bella Cena, 1506 Spruce St. www.operatheater.org. $100. 2/18. 7 pm.

Curtis Opera Theatre: La Sonnambula Bellini's opera performed in concert with Curtis Symphony. In Italian with English supertitles. 215-893-7902. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; Curtis Ticket Office: 215-893-7902. $33. Closes 2/21.

Expressions Chorale Burlington County Freeholders present performances in celebration of Black History Month. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 145 W. Broad St., Burlington. Free. Closes 2/13.

Opera Cabaret Angela Meade & Michael Fabiano from the Metropolitan Opera will perform romantic arias & opera duets. musicladybilder@aol.com Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; musicladybilder@aol.com. $28; $38 includes dinner. 2/13. 7:45-10:30 pm.

Opera Company of Philadelphia: Tea - A Mirror of Soul Contemporary opera about a monk searching for the ancient book of 'Tea.' Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118-28 N. Broad St.; 215-972-7600. www.operaphilly.com. $10. 2/14. 2 pm.

Argentine Tango

This course covers basics of tango taught by professional Argentine instructors. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media;

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. $120.

Argentine Tango Fundamentals This course will expand upon lessons learned in the basic Argentine tango class. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media; www.tango411.com. $15.

Irish Dance Class for children. Tango 411 Studio/Gallery, 119 Gayley St., Media; www.tango411.com. $15.

Israeli Dancing Informal weekly dance sessions. New dancers welcome. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507. $5.

Louisiana Waltz Party A waltz lesson for new dancers will be followed by a mix of Cajun, Creole and zydeco waltzes. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media. $12. 2/14. 1-7 pm.

R & B Line Dancersize Get into the groove with some rhythm and blues and shake your bootie with new style. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media; www.tango411.com. $15.

Tango Hop Monthly tango class for people of every level of experience. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media. $12.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join in. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Free. Closes 2/28.

BCKSEET Productions: Be My Valentine

Benefit concert featuring music from the new show 'Some Assembly Required.' Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210.

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. $25-$45. 2/13. 7 pm.

Cabaret Claudia Carlsson hosts. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $10. 2/13. 8 pm.

Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory See circus performed like never before in a factory filled with acrobats, dancers, clowns & contortionists Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. www.birdhousefactoryshow.com. $35-$48. Closes 2/14.

Locals Night Every Sunday and Tueday; a prix-fixe menu is served before the show. Harlans Cabaret, 6426 Lower York Rd., New Hope; Reservations required: 212-862-5225. &19.

Ocean City Theatre Company: I Love New York Cabaret performance of Broadway love songs. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ; 609-525-9300. www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com. $10 advance; $15 day of show. 2/13. 8 pm.

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Six Broadway stars & an orchestra perform selections from 'Cats,' 'Evita,' 'Phantom of the Opera' & more. University of the Arts - Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-732-5446. $20-$80. Closes 2/14.