Performance and classical music listings

All Shook Up The music of Elvis is paired with a plot inspired by 'Twelfth Night.' New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-475-2313. $50-$55; $32 chidlren 4-12. Closes 6/19.

Cape May Stage: Class New drama about an acting teacher & young actress who uncover truths about themselves as they work together. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $35-$40; $30-$40 seniors; $12.50-$40 students. Closes 6/12.

Carousel A revival of the groundbreaking Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). $20 advance, $25 day of show; $10 student rush. Closes 5/28.

Chairman of the Board Rich DeSimone comes to the Devon as Frank Sinatra, the Chairman of the Board. The Devon Theater, 6333 Frankford Ave.; 215-338-6300. $14. 5/22. 7 pm.

Closer Than Ever Insightful & often witty musical penned by Maltby & Shire. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $39-$41; $15 students. Closes 5/23.

Collingswood Shakespeare Company: The Tempest Intrigue, faerie magic & hijinks abound in this tour of Prospero's Island. Haddonfield Friends School, 47 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield; 856-833-0661. www.collingswoodshakespeare.org. $15; $10 students and seniors. Closes 5/30.

Fever Dream Repertory: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Dramatic comedy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 267-997-3799. $20-$25. Closes 5/29.

Fiddler on the Roof Award-winning musical about a Jewish family living in a small Russian village in the early 1900's. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$75.

Girls Night: The Musical The tale of five friends in their 30's & 40's spending a wild night at a karaoke bar. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $55. Closes 5/23.

Gravedigger: The Plays of Mark Borkowski Three one-act plays written by Mark Borkowski, a native of Kensington. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK). $18; $12 students & seniors. Closes 5/23.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie The children's classic tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie comes to the Arcadia Stage. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $16-$32. Closes 6/13.

Leaving New political tragicomedy by former Czech Republic president Vaclav Havel. Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn stars. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $36-$65. Closes 6/20.

Measure for Measure

Shakespeare meets 'Law and Order' in a judicious cutting and modern exploration of the timeless tragicomedy 'Measure For Measure'. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; Smarttix: 212-868-4444. quintessencetheatre.org. $25; $15 seniors; $10 students. Closes 5/30.

Musical of Musicals One story is told through a series of five mini-musicals, each done in the style of a different composer. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30.

My Way A musical revue of more than 50 songs from the Frank Sinatra catalog. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25. Closes 5/22.

Noises Off Play-within-a-play about a less-than-talented acting troupe touring a less-than-amusing sex comedy. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $22. Closes 5/30.

Noises off This play-within-a-play tells the story of a less-than-talented acting troupe touring a less-than-amusing sex comedy called 'Nothing's On.' Ritz Theatre Company, 915 Whitehorse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $20-$30. Closes 5/22.

Nunsense Shaken Not Stirred presents the story of five nuns from the Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; 609-704-5012. shakennotstirredplayers.com. $18; $16 seniors & students. Closes 5/23.

Philadelphia Theatre Company: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom August Wilson play exploring the music industry's exploitation of black performers. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. $46-$64. Closes 6/13.

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop: 516 Drama about romance, betrayal, intellectual dishonesty & consequences. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. www.philadelphiatheatreworkshop.org. $18; $15 students. Closes 6/6.

Rent Tony-winning musical about a group of friends struggling to survive in the city. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $36-$42.50; $33.50-$38 seniors; $22-$25 children. Closes 6/6.

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.

Savage Men Male Revue Male revue. Every Sat. 8 pm. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-343-4000. www.savage-men.com. $35-$55.

Sunday in the Park With George Pulitzer-winning Stephen Sondheim musical inspired by a Seurat painting. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48; $20-$24 teens; $16-$20 children.

Take Flight The tales of the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh & Amelia Earhart are woven together in a blend of fact & fiction. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $15-$65. Closes 6/6.

Thaao Penghlis: Journeys 'Days of Our Lives' star shares tales of his travels to sacred sites around the world. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $20. 5/24. 8 pm.

The Don An old-time Mafia Don tries to out wit a narcotics agent in a bizarre smuggling plot. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20; $17 students and seniors; $10 children. Closes 6/5.

The Screwtape Letters Adapted from the novel by C.S. Lewis. A demon instructs his nephew on how to corrupt humans. Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395. $25-$35. Closes 6/6.

The Story of My Life Musical about 2 childhood friends & how their relationship defined them. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $30-$35. Closes 5/30.

Trenton Lights Based upon the confessions, opinions, recollections & hopes of over 30 Trentonians with a tale to tell. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. $25-$30. Closes 6/6.

X Burlesque Steamy show featuring high-energy performances paired with a variety of outrageous props. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-343-4000. $20-$40.

American Family Theater: Beauty & the Beast A timeless classic is brought to life on stage. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. www.americanfamilytheater.com. $7.50. 5/24. 10:15 am.

Cinderella's Birthday Party Come dressed in costume and join in the birthday party onstage! Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 childrne.

ShakesPEER Company: Hamlet This drama is performed by local teenagers who are passionate about Shakespeare. Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd., Havertown. Free. 5/23. 2 pm.

Snow White and the Little People Little people from the audience help free Snow White from the Evil Queen's spell. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children. Closes 5/29.

Storybook Musical Theatre: Beauty & the Beast 215-659-8550. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-659-8550. www.storybookmusical.org. $12; $10.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare's comedy about romance, magic & mischievous fae folk. Wilmington Drama League, 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-764-1172. $15; $12 seniors and students; $8 children. Closes 5/29.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare's immortal comedy about the mishaps of love. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-428-0217. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20; $17 seniors; $10 children 12 and under. Closes 6/6.

As Bees in Honey Drown The story of a newly-successful man from a small town who finds himself thrust into the New York social scene. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $15. Closes 5/22.

B. Someday Productions: Of Mythic Proportions Kensington students tell their stories. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK). Free. Closes 5/27.

Heaven Can Wait The classic Harry Segall romantic comedy. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $9-$10; $5 children 11 & under. Closes 5/22.

Jewtopia Spoofing everything from J-Date to Passover seders, 'Jewtopia' is an hilarious take on interfaith relationships. Fusion Performing Arts Center, 1931 Olney Ave., Cherry Hill; 856-424-8836. $18; $15 seniors. Closes 5/29.

Les Miserables The epic tale of Jean Valjean, his pursuer Inspector Javert & young Cosette in France circa the 1800's. Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center, 130 Tomlinson Mill Rd., Marlton; Reservations required: 856-983-3366. $15; $10 students and seniors. Closes 5/29.

Little Women Musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $19. Closes 5/22.

Marple Newtown Players: Arsenic & Old Lace Black comedy about a murderous pair of old women & their nephew, who learns of their crimes. Gauntlett Community Center, 30 Media Line Rd., Newtown Square; 610-353-9181. www.marplenewtownplayers.com. $12, $9 seniors advance; $14, $10 seniors day of show. Closes 5/22.

Memorial Day Former Eagles quarterback-cum-action movie star-cum-U.S. Army General Chaz Blast reports that intelligence has picked up on a very serious threat from Osama Bin Laden (who has, according to the CIA, invented an eternal life machine in order to continue his evil-doing, most likely hiding out in France). The threat is "unknown" but great, fearfully anticipated to occur on Memorial Day. Women's talk show host Kitty Bunny Valentine pitches in to stir up the rage and hysteria necessary to bring Chaz's anti-terrorism tactics to bloody fruition. The Avant Gentlemen's Lodge, 4028 Filbert Street 5/21. 8 pm.

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Methacton Community Theater presents this musical tribute. Shannondell Performing Arts Center, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Norristown. www.methactoncommunitytheater.org. $15; $10 children 11 & under & seniors. Closes 5/23.

Senior Follies Members of the Tri-PAC's performance troupe for older adults take the stage. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 877-772-5425 (CLICK). $12; $10 students adn seniors; $8 children 12 and under. Closes 5/23.

The Dining Room A.R. Gurney's touching & funny elegy about the decline of formal dining in America. United Methodist Church - Narberth Community Theatre, 206 Price Ave., Narberth; Box Office: 610-352-4823. www.narberthcommunitytheatre.org. $14; $12 seniors & students. Closes 5/22.

Tom, Dick & Harry Comedy about three brothers trying to make a good impression on an adoption agency representative & failing miserably. Off-Broad Street Theatre, Five S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766. $27.50-$29.50. Closes 5/22.

Murder at the Irish Wake Comic murder mystery centered around an Irish wake, where the dearly departed may have had outside help in taking his leave. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. $42.95.

Abington Symphony Orchestra Guest soloist Jennifer Montone, Hornist. Works by R. Strauss & Kile Smith. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington. Donations accepted. 5/21. 8 pm.

Bach's Lunch Elegant tea luncheon & a mini-concert featuring members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony. Carriage House Tearoom & Cafe, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404l http://www.capemaymac.org. www.bayatlanticsymphony.org. $25. 5/26. 12:30 pm.

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer Acclaimed banjo, tabla & bass player unite to produce music that blends classical & world sounds. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. $38.50. 5/27. 8 pm.

Benefit Concert for Mental Health Futist Donna Conaway Morrissey, pianist James Wade & Dante Bucci (hang drum). Proceeds benefit NAMI & NARSAD. 610-247-2530. Daylesford Abbey, 220 S. Valley Rd., Paoli; 610-247-2530 x124. www.benefit4mentalhealth.org. $25; $35 includes reception; $50 per couple includes reception. 5/22. 7 pm.

Elysian Camerata Philadelphia-based instrumental chamber ensemble. Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 Old York Rd., Jenkintown; 215-528-0582. www.elysiancamerata.org. $18; $12 students and seniors; $5 children under 12; $8-$20 day of show. 5/22. 6:30 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. In its endeavor to fulfill its mission, the Orchestra remains one of the few musical organizations that gives free concerts. Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr; 610-527-0200. www.lowermerionsymphony.org. Donations accepted. 5/23. 3 pm.

Merion Concert Band: Spring Concert Great works of the concert band literature. Harriton High School, 600 N Ithan Ave., Bryn Mawr. www.merionconcertband.org. Free. 5/23. 3 pm.

New Hope-Solebury H.S. Strings Orchestra: All-Mozart Local entertainer Ken Silver will be the guest soloist for the Mozart Clarinet Concerto in an all-Mozart concert. New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope. Free. 5/26. 7 pm.

New Jersey Symphony: Best of Composers at the Keyboard Works by Mozart, Schumann & Rachmaninoff. Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton; 800-255-3476. www.njsymphony.org. $17-$55. 5/21. 7:30 pm.

New York Chamber Ensemble Strings & wind instrument group founded in 1987 by Stephen Rogers Radcliffe. Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $20; $15 seniors; $5 students. 5/25. 8 pm.

NJ Symphony String Quartet: Sounds of Water Hear the "sounds of water" through the beautiful strings of the NJ Symphony String Quartet, a NJSO REACH program. West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd., Thorofare; 856-845-5593. Free. 5/22. 1 pm.

Orchestra 2001: Samuel Barber Centennial Featuring the music of Barber, Rudin, Robert Maggio & Paul Moravec. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.orchestra2001.org. $30; $25 seniors. 5/22. 8 pm.

Orchestra 2010: Samuel Barber Centennial The works of Samuel Barber will be performed in honor of his 100th birthday. Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200. 5/23. 3 pm.

Pennsbury High School Concert Middle & high school students from the Pennsbury School District perform. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.pennsburybands.org. 5/24. 7 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra Chamber Music Concert Featuring musical selections by Bridge, Renie & Rachmaninoff. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $19-$30. 5/23. 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mozart & Rachmaninoff Featuring works by Mozart, Sheng & Rachmaninoff. Charles Dutoit conducts, with soprano Shana Blake Hill & pianist Nikolai Lugansky soloing. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $90-$135. Closes 5/29.

Philmore Ensemble: Philly Composers Concert A concert featuring Philadelphia-based composers including Andrea Clearfield, Allen Krantz, Cynthia Folio, Jeremy Gill & Hilary Koprowski. Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 Rittenhouse Square www.philmoreensemble.com. $12. 5/21. 8 pm.

Trio Ivoire Enjoy this musical performance at the Lang Performing Arts Center. Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200. 5/26. 8 pm.

Warminster Symphony Orchestra With Allen Vizzutti, Trumpeter Pre-registration required for clinic: http://www.warminstersymphony.org William Tennent Auditorium, 333 Centennial Rd., Warminster; Pre-registration required for clinic: 215-675-4388. www.warminstersymphony.org. $25; $10 students; free for clinic. 5/22. 8 pm.

Amici Opera: Eugenio Onegin Tchaikovsky's 'Eugenio Onegin' sung in Italian. 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. Closes 5/23.

Chinese Musical Voices Choral group performs Chinese classical & folk songs & American popular songs. Grace Episcopal Church, 7 E. Maple Ave., Pennsauken. www.chinesemusicalvoices.org. Free. 5/22. 7:30 pm.

Greater South Jersey Chorus 856-482-8282. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 3 Lord Pl., Marlton; 856-482-8282. www.greatersjchorus.org. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 5/22. 8 pm.

Meatballs & Music This event supports The Bucks County Performing Arts Institute's music scholarships. First Presbyterian Church of Morrisville, 771 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-757-7775. $15; $10 children 11 & under. 5/21. 5:30-8 pm.

Pennsylvania Academy of Performing Arts Masterworks & Chamber Choirs 'American Poets in Song' features Randall Thompson's 'Frostiana' & other works. Calvary Lutheran Church, 730 New St., West Chester. $10; $8 students and seniors. 5/22. 7:30 pm.

Unplug! A Sound and Song Journey Through Philadelphia Presented by Lyric Fest. Call 215-438-1702 for more information & group rates. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.; 215-438-1702. www.lyricfest.org. $16; $5 students and children. 5/22. 3 pm.

Unplug! A Sound and Song Journey Through Philadelphia Presented by Lyric Fest. Call 215-438-1702 for more information & group rates. First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, 201 S. 21st. St.; 215-438-1702. www.lyricfest.org. $16; $5 students and children. 5/23. 3 pm.

VOICES Chorale New Jersey & Pennsylvania auditioned community choir. 609-637-9383, http://www.voiceschorale.org Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 S. Main St., Pennington; 609-737-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. $18; $10 children. 5/21. 8 pm.

VOICES Chorale New Jersey & Pennsylvania auditioned community choir. 609-637-9383, http://www.voiceschorale.org Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Rd. (Rte. 413), Newtown; 609-737-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. $18; $10 children. 5/23. 3 pm.

American Marching Association Drill Team Tournament Children's & teen drill teams compete. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; 610-499-0451. $15. Closes 5/23.

Bucks County Irish Center's 20th Annual Irish Festival Live Irish music is provided by Tom McHugh and others, along with Irish dancing, dancers and vendors. Polanka Park, 3258 Knights Rd., Bensalem; 215-322-1775. $10; free for children under 12. 5/23. 12:30-6 pm.

Carlos Giffoni, Alex Nagle and PIMA Group Enjoy a night of music and dancing by Carlos Giffoni, Alex Nagle and the PIMA Group. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.; 215-573-3234. Free. 5/21. 8 pm.

Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania: Coppelia Comedic ballet about a life-sized mechanical doll who gets mistaken for a real person. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-348-7175. www.dtopa.org. $25; $20 seniors and students. Closes 5/23.

First State Ballet Theatre: 10th Anniversary Gala Delaware-based professional ballet company that performs under the leadership of Artistic Director Pasha Kambalov. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. www.firststateballet.com. $25-$35; $20-$30 seniors; $12.50-$17.50 children 18 and under. 5/22. 7 pm.

In Performance: 2009-10 Choreographers Project Resident choreographers craft pieces without limitations on time, erquired elements, & direction from their peers. Susan Hess Modern Dance Studio, 2030 Sansom St. $12. Closes 5/23.

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

Momix Spectacular blend of physical theater, circus, athleticism & comedy. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-898-3900. www.momix.com/. $24-$48. Closes 5/23.

Philly's Dance Collective This evening is filled with a sampling of dance performances by various renowned artists. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. $20; $35 for both nights. Closes 5/22.

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.

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. Closes 5/30.

Yelp's Spring Feastival Indoor picnic showcasing array of restaurants, specialty food purveyors & high-end retailers. Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.; Registration required: kl@yelp.com. Free. 5/22. 1-4 pm.