Performance and classical music listings

10 Months: The Wilmington Voices Project

Interviews, video & live actors tell the tale of 10 months in the life of Wilmington, both past & present. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$49. Closes 4/4.

1812 Productions: Happily Ever After... Cabaret about the lives of aging princesses, written & performed by Mary Martello. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215 592-9560. www.1812productions.org. $25-$35. Closes 3/28.

2nd & Vine Players: The 1940's Radio Hour Musical comedy about a radio show recording a holiday show for the troops during WWII. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; 609-704-5012. $15; $13 students and seniors. Closes 3/27.

Any Given Monday World premiere work by Bruce Graham. 215-218-4022; www.theatreexile.org. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200. www.theatreexile.org. $25-$30. Closes 3/28.

Arsenic & Old Lace Comedy about a murderous pair of old women & their nephew, who learns of their crimes. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $20-$30. Closes 4/3.

At This Evening's Performance Actors living in a police state come to realize a spy is in their midst & the authorities are watching them. Written by Nagle Jackson. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $22-$25; $19-$22 students and seniors; $10 children under 18. Closes 4/18.

BCKSEET Productions: Some Assembly Required New meta-musical about a heavily-medicated woman losing the ability to distinguish between dreams & reality. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. www.bckseet.com. $15-$25. Closes 4/17.

Blues for an Alabama Sky The tale of an unemployed singer living in '30s-era Harlem & the conflicts that arise when her religious boyfriend learns she had an abortion. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $18 advance; $20 day of show. Closes 3/27.

EgoPo Classic Theater: Waiting for Godot Classic Samuel Beckett play. The Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N. 7th St. www.egopo.org. $30. Closes 3/28.

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. Closes 4/18.

Henry IV, Part I Civil War threatens as Henry attempts to deal with his troubled son. Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395. $20. Closes 4/6.

Home: Far & Near Eight Asian American performers present collaborative & solo works exploring immigration, displacement & "home." Asian Arts Initiative, 1219-1223 Vine St.; 215-557-0455. $15. Closes 4/3.

Honey Brown Eyes The tale of a Serbian paramilitary soldier & a Bosnian resistance fighter as they each cope with the consequences of war. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $12; $5 students with ID. 3/28. 5:30 pm.

Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium: The Gnadiges Fraulein Surreal, absurdist Tennessee Williams play about people who have been rejected & isolated from society. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-285-0472. www.idiopathicridiculopathyconsortium.com. $20. Closes 4/3.

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Andrew Lloyd Webber/Time Rice musical based on the Biblical story of Joseph. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $22.

King Lear Classic tragedy about a king who decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, leading to his downfall. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29-$48. Closes 3/28.

Language Rooms Black comedy examining how the War on Terror has affected immigrants living in the U.S. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $36-$55. Closes 4/4.

Leftover Stories To Tell: A Tribute to Spalding Gray Created by Gray's widow Kathie Russo & director Lucy Sexton, 'Leftover Stories' compiles some of Gray's poems, prose & unpublished work. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. $25. Closes 3/27.

Philadelphia Theatre Company: Red Hot Patriot Film actress Kathleen Turner stars as lively journalist Molly Ivins. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. $51-$64. Closes 4/18.

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. Closes 4/18.

Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare's classic tragedy about star-crossed lovers. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48. Closes 4/11.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company: American Buffalo David Mamet play about three crooks planning to steal a buffalo nickel. Directed by Amy Morton & starring Tracy Letts. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.steppenwolf.org. $15-$60. Closes 3/28.

Stretch 'Stretch' imagines former Presidential secretary Rose Mary Woods observing the 2004 presidential election from her nursing home. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29-$48. Closes 4/25.

Take Me Out Tony-winning play about a baseball star who comes out of the closet, with tragic results. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). $20 advance; $25 day of show. Closes 3/27.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical comedy about an eccentric group of youths participating in a spelling bee. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $36-$42.50; $33.50-$38 seniors; $22 children. Closes 3/28.

The Miser The Lansdale Theater Works performs this darkly comic farce. Lansdale Center for the Performing Arts, 311 W. Main St., Lansdale; 215-361-1296. $20; $10 children 11 & under. Closes 4/11.

To Kill a Mockingbird A portrait of a southern town, brimming with powerful lessons of tolerance, justice & quiet heroism. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25. Closes 4/3.

Travels With My Aunt Graham Greene comedy about a retired bank employee traveling the world with his aunt. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30. Closes 4/18.

Up A man turns to inventing to briefly escape life's burdens. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $34-$36; $10 students. Closes 4/4.

Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Medford Haines/Memorial School Panther Players takes the audience to the French countryside this year bringing Beauty and the Beast to the stage. Burlington County Institute of Technology, 10 Hawkin Rd., Medford; medfordmemorial.org. $9. Closes 3/27.

Charlotte's Web The tale of the friendship between Wilbur the Pig & Charlotte the Spider. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children. Closes 4/17.

How I Became a Pirate A young boy joins up with a band of pirates, but soon finds himself missing home. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$14. Closes 4/10.

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. Closes 3/27.

The Little Mermaid The Act 3 Children's Theatre Company will present "The Little Mermaid" by R. Eugene Jackson with music by Carl Alette. The performance will feature American Sign Language and, for the first time, first time Bilingual book readings. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. $8.

Theatreworks USA: How the Elephant Got His Trunk With Jim West Large-scale puppet show featuring Rudyard Kipling's classic tale. Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer; 609-358-2472. www.theatreworksusa.org. $9. 3/27. 2-4 pm.

Theatreworks USA: Junie B. Jones Musical based on books by Barbara Park. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. www.theatreworksusa.com. $5-$8. 3/26. 7:30 pm.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Studs Terkel is Listening

Writer Studs Terkel finds himself in the middle of a conflict between a man, his unfaithful wife & a bartender. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-428-0217.

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. $10. 3/26. 8 pm.

Annie Get Your Gun Musical about sharpshooter Annie Oakley & her romance with travelling showman Frank Butler. Villanova University - Vasey Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. $20-$24. Closes 4/18.

Beauty and the Beast The Holy Cross High School is putting on their production of Beauty and the Beast. Holy Cross High School, Holy Cross High School, Riverside. $15; $12 children/students/seniors. Closes 3/28.

Chicago This smash hit show is a musical exploration of murder, greed, corruption, sex, exploitation & treachery. Eastern Center For the Performing Arts, 1401 Laurel Oak Rd., Vorhees; Box Office: 856-784-4441 ext. 6000. $10. Closes 3/27.

Doubt Pulitzer & Tony-winning drama by John Patrick Stanley. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $14 seniors; $8 students. Closes 4/10.

Earth and Sky An intriguing drama by Douglas Sky. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro; Reservations required: 215-675-6774. $12. Closes 3/27.

Fences A former Negro League baseball player settles for work as a garbage man before the Major League race barrier is finally broken. Wilmington Drama League, 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-764-1172. $15; $12 seniors & students; $8 children. Closes 3/27.

Solo Flights This festival features one-person plays, music & dance. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. $10-$30. Closes 4/3.

The Elephant Man Tony-winning play based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, aka "The Elephant Man." Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. $5; $2 students and seniors. Closes 3/27.

The Great American Backstage Musical An obscure singer & her songwriting boyfriend cope with auditions, misunderstandings, self-sacrifice & overnight fame. Off-Broad Street Theatre, Five S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766. $27.50-$29.50. Closes 4/3.

The Pillowman Dark comedy by Martin McDonagh. Mature audiences only. 888-715-5589. Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 888-715-5589. $12 advance; $15 day of show. Closes 3/27.

Bachelor: Reality Can Be Murder

Murder mystery based around reality shows. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. $42.95.

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. www.withoutacue.com. $48.95 includes dinner, tax & gratuity.

Ama Deus Ensemble

Union of Vox Ama Deus' vocal & instrumental ensembles. Performing Baroque & classical music from the likes of Mozart, Beethoven & Brahms. Daylesford Abbey, 220 S. Valley Rd., Paoli. voxamadeus.org. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. Closes 3/28.

Anthony McGill, Clarinetist Principal clarinetist for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn. www.anthonymcgill.com. $15; $10 students with ID. 3/28. 3 pm.

Brooklyn Rider String Quartet This group is devoted to the exploration & expansion of the string quartet literature. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $19-$32. 3/27. 7:30 pm.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Brahms Violin Concerto Program of works by Brahms, w/Soovin Kim featured on violin. Ignat Solzhenitsyn conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.chamberorchestra.org. $24-$81. Closes 3/29.

Clare Huangci, Pianist All-Chopin recital by winner of the National Chopin Piano Competition. 215-627-1391. Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine St.; 215-627-1391. $25; $15 students. 3/26. 7:30 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. Closes 3/29.

Faculty Concert: Mark Ingerman, Pianist The Community Conservatory will present a faculty concert by pianist Mark Ingerman. Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. www.communityconservatory.org. Free. 3/28. 3 pm.

Lidia Kaminska & Jose Franch-Ballester, Accordionist & Clarinetist Poland native Kaminska performs with 2010 MIDEM Classique Outstanding Young Artist Award-winning Spanish clarinetist. Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Collegeville. 3/27. 8 pm.

Los Lobos Traditional Mexican music with a rock edge. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. www.loslobos.org/. $42.50. 3/27. 8 pm.

Lower Merion Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1993, the Lower Merion Symphony Orchestra's major objective is to make exceptional classical music available to as wide an audience as possible. Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr; 610-527-0200. www.lowermerionsymphony.org. Donations accepted. 3/28. 3 pm.

PCMS Concert: Miro Quartet Youthful quartet presents an all-Beethoven concert. American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 3/28. 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mozart & Elgar Andrew Davis conducts & Stefan Jackiw solos on violin. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $43-$130. Closes 3/27.

Philadelphia Virtuosi & P.A.M. Band Chamber Orchestra with P.A.M. Band (Partially Artificial Musicians). PNC Bank Center, 1600 Market St. www.philadelphiavirtuosi.com. Free. Closes 3/30.

Pierre Bensusan Algerian-born, Paris-raised Bensusan explores his diverse musical heritage on guitar. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.pierrebensusan.com. $25 advance; $28 day of show. 4/1. 8 pm.

The Richardson Chamber Players Princeton University-based ensemble largely comprised of Princeton music instructors. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Palmer Square; 609-258-5000. $10-$20. 3/28. 3 pm.

The Wister Quartet Grammy-nominated string quartet. Bucks County Performing Arts Center at Yardley Community Centre, 64 S. Main St., Morrisville; 215-493-3010. $15; $12 seniors; $8 students. 3/26. 7:30 pm.

The Wister Quartet Grammy-nominated string quartet. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332. $20. 3/28. 3 pm.

Academy of Vocal Arts: BrAVA Philadelphia!

Academy of Vocal Arts 75th anniversary concert featuring AVA stars of the past, present & future. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

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. $52; $47 seniors. 3/31. 7:30 pm.

Ches-Mont Jubilaires: 25 Years of Silver Memories Barbershop chorus 25th anniversary concert with guest quartet Frank the Dog. Pottstown Middle School, 540 North Franklin St., Pottstown; 610-326-4451. www.jubilaires.com. $9; $5 students. 3/27. 2 pm.

Christ Lives On An Easter Cantata presented by the 20 plus member Celebration Choir comprised of singers from area churches. Edgely Christian Church, 1119 Edgely Ave., Bristol; 215-547-4484. Free. 3/28. 6:30-7:45 pm.

Come, Touch the Robe Combined choirs of St. John's Lutheran Church of Mayfair & All Saints Episcopal Church in Torresdale present an Easter cantata. All Saints Episcopal Church Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave.; 215-624-8787. Donation suggested: $5 or more. 3/28. 4 pm.

Hope Church's Easter Concert Presented by Hope's youth choir, adult choir & drama teams known as Stand, Voices of Hope & Hope Players Respectively. Hope United Methodist Church, 700 Cooper Rd., Vorhees; 856-753-7355. Free. 3/28. 7 pm.

Jubilate Deo Chorale & Orchestra: He is Alive! Easter concert with chorus & orchestra. 856-858-0693. Paul VI High School, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddonfield; 856-858-0693. www.jdco.org. $15-$30. 3/28. 3 pm.

LU Choir, Glee Club & Dolce: Musical Myth & Magic LU's singing ensembles perform w/ Myra Bazell's dance group SCRAP. Lehigh University - Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem; 610-758-2787 (7LU-ARTS). $18. Closes 3/27.

Penn Singers: The Sorcerer Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta with a modern twist. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-898-3900. www.pennsingers.com. $12. Closes 3/27.

Rowan University Concert Choir & Orchestra: Mozart's Requiem Robert Levin's 1991 completion of Mozart's unfinished Requiem. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro; 856-256-4545. $15; $7 seniors, students, alumni and staff; free for Rowan students. 3/27. 8 pm.

Singing City Lights Auction & Wine Tasting Founded as an integrated choir in 1948, Philadelphia's Singing City was born out of the Fellowship House movement. This event will include an auction and wine tasting. The Hub Cira Centre, 2929 Arch St. $50; $35 choir members. 3/28. 4-7 pm.

3rd Annual Spring Fling

This spring fling includes dancing, drinks and more. Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 3/28. 6 pm.

American Repertory Ballet & Princeton Ballet School: Dance With the Dancers Fundraising performance & gala event honoring four long-time company members. Includes an optional reception w/live music. Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton. www.arballet.org. $40; $175 includes reception. 3/27. 7 pm.

Argentine Tango This course covers the basics of tango taught by professional Argentine instructors. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media; www.tango411.com. $120. Closes 4/21.

Argentine Tango Fundamentals This course will expand upon the lessons learned in the basic Argentine tango class. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media; www.tango411.com. $15. Closes 4/15.

Argentine Tango Fundamentals This course will expand upon the lessons learned in the basic Argentine tango class. Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave., Media; www.tango411.com. $15. Closes 4/17.

Dance Party Dance lessons followed by open dancing. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road (Suite P), West Chester. $12. Closes 3/27.

First State Ballet: Swan Lake 'Swan Lake' is Tchaikovsky's classic ballet about a princess who's been turned into a swan by evil magic. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. www.firststateballet.com. $25-$35. Closes 3/27.

Humble Beginnings This is a one man tap and hip-hop drama performed by Khalil Munir. Community Education Center (CEC Meeting House), 3500 Lancaster Ave. $12; $10 seniors/students. 3/27. 8 pm.

Images of the Past Uniting Colleges Through Tap presents 'Images of the Past' which will be at the Community Education Center. Community Education Center (CEC Meeting House), 3500 Lancaster Ave.; 215 387-1911. $15; $12 students and seniors. Closes 3/28.

Irish Dance This is an Irish Dance class for children at the Tango 411 studio. 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.

MFA Dance Thesis Concert Featuring works by Angela Sigley, Jessica Warchal & Laura Zimmerman. Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater, N. Broad St. & W. Montgomery Ave. $20; $15 students & seniors; $10 with Dance USA Philadelphia Dance Pass; $5 for students with OWLcard. Closes 3/27.

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble Nrityagram was founded in 1990 by Protima Gauri to put classical Indian culture back into the hands of common people. Accompanied by a stellar Oriya music ensemble, this enchanting, highly-skilled dance troupe is regarded worldwide as one of the foremost Indian dance companies. Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; Box Office: 610-630-1878. www.nrityagram.org. $20-$35. 3/27. 8-10 pm.

Paul Taylor Dance Company This group's style ranges from provocative & profound to quirky & comedic. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.ptdc.org/. $42-$53. 3/31. 8 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. Closes 4/12.

Raks Odalisque Princeton's Middle Eastern dance troupe. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Palmer Square; 609-258-5000. Closes 3/26.

Salsa Lessons & Dancing Dance lessons followed by open dancing w/DJ Rombero spinning salsa, merengue & baccata. Coastline, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-795-1773. Closes 4/25.

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