Performance and classical music listings

42nd Street

Musical about a young woman who arrives in New York & through a stroke of luck, gets a shot at Broadway fame. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2046. $22. Closes 7/25.

42nd Street Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $30; $20 children 12 and under. Closes 7/25.

Burt & Me Musical romantic comedy featuring the music of Burt Bacharach & Hal David. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $27-$33. Closes 8/1.

Cabaret Red Light: Lust! Philadelphia's top vaudeville, burlesque & puppet theater. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. cabaretredlight.com. $20. Closes 7/10.

Chase Me, Comrade! Ray Cooney farce about a Russian ballet dancer who defects to the West, only to get caught up in confusion & shenanigans. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20. Closes 7/15.

East Lynne Theater Company: Emma Goldman - My Life The story of a wise, witty & forthright woman who lived in the U.S. during the early 1900s. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; Reservations required: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $28; $23 seniors; $13 students. Closes 7/10.

East Lynne Theater Company: Paul Robeson Through His Words & Music 24 songs Robeson performed are interwoven with a narrative of his life. Derrick McQueen stars. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; Reservations required: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $28; $23 seniors; $13 students. Closes 7/24.

Fiddler on the Roof 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. Closes 7/18.

Mark Twain's Last Stand Mark Twain travels through time & announces his run for the presidency in 2012. Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mount Laurel; 856-234-7319. www.marktwainslaststand.com. Free. 7/11. 2-3:30 pm.

Moonlight & Magnolias Comedy about script troubles during the making of 'Gone With the Wind.' Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $24-$35; $22-$33 seniors. Closes 7/10.

Murder at the Physick Interact with characters & look for clues to figure out "whodunit." Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $25; $20 children 3-12.

National Theatre Company: London Assurance Recorded performance of the Dion Boucicault comedy. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. $20; $10 full-time students with ID. 7/15. 7 pm.

Temple Repertory Theater: Chekhov's Three Sisters Siblings living in turn-of-the-century Russia yearn for the excitement of the city, but seem stuck in the dull country. Temple University - Tomlinson Theater, 1301 W Norris St.; 1-800-838-3006. sct.temple.edu. $15-$20. Closes 8/1.

Temple Repertory Theater: Measure for Measure One man's life is at stake when the city falls under strict moral law. Can his loved ones use trickery to save him? Temple University - Tomlinson Theater, 1301 W Norris St.; 1-800-838-3006. sct.temple.edu. $15-$20. Closes 7/30.

The Producers A Broadway producer & an accountant scheme to bilk their investors, but all does not go as planned. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $20-$30. Closes 8/7.

The Secret of Sherlock Holmes The story of the friendship between Holmes & Watson, & the mystery that threatened to destroy it. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $31-$48; $28-$45 seniors and children. Closes 8/8.

Walking With Dinosaurs Dinosaurs are brought to life through technologies & theatrical techniques. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-339-7600. www.dinosaurlive.com. $29.50-$69.50. Closes 7/18.

X Burlesque Steamy show featuring high-energy performances, outrageous props. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-343-4000. $20-$40. Closes 7/24.

Alex the Jester

Alex puts on a colorful show featuring a mix of period music, sight gags & imaginative tales. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9300. $9. 7/14. 10:30 am.

Cape May Kids Playhouse: Cape May Kids! Based on Gwynne Spencer's novella 'Down the Shore.' Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $10; $7 children.

Cinderella Through magic, a maid is able to attend the royal ball, where the prince falls for her. But at midnight she must flee. Can he find her again? Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $10. Closes 7/11.

Magic Up Our Sleeve Show highlights greatest moments from the Summer Stage program's 35 years. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $5-$8. Closes 7/16.

Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley A flattened boy travels the world in an attempt to unflatten himself. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $8. Closes 7/9.

Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. $8. Closes 7/11.

Peter Pan The story of a boy who refused to grow up & the magical land in which he lived. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $10.

Safety Street Fun, interactive musical that teaches kids & teens about safety & dealing with emergencies. Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad St. $15. Closes 8/6.

Segal Puppet Theatre: Miles in the Heart of the Forest Presented by professional puppeteer David Fiebert, this is a heart-warming story of friendship & courage. Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Ave., Berwyn. Free. 7/14. 7 pm.

Snow White The tale of a girl who hides out with some dwarves to avoid her evil stepmother. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville; Box Office: 609-737-4323. $5. Closes 7/11.

The Emperor's New Clothes Lively, slapstick adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $29; $20 children. Closes 7/11.

The Enchantment of Beauty & the Beast A girl imprisoned in a castle with a fearsome Beast must learn to see past his frightening exterior. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $8. Closes 7/10.

The Wizard of Oz Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow & pals adventure through the land of Oz. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-475-2313. $55; $32 children 4-12.

Treasure Island Adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson book. A boy finds a treasure map & sets out to follow it to its end. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $8. Closes 7/17.

Walking With Dinosaurs Dinosaurs are brought to life through technologies & theatrical techniques. Sovereign Center, 700 Penn St., Reading; 610-898-7299. www.dinosaurlive.com. $24.50-$55. Closes 7/11.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Into the Woods

A fractured fairytale written by James Lapine with words & music by Stephen Sondheim. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; Reservations required: 215-428-0217.

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. $20; $17 seniors; $10 children 12 & under. Closes 7/25.

Back to the '80s Relive the fun, look & music of the '80s. Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown; 856-778-6600 Ext. 28033. $17; $10 students & seniors. Closes 7/17.

Grease The tale of a summer romance between two teenagers from different sides of the tracks. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $10. 7/15. 7:30 pm.

Let Go! A Therapeutic Musical Lighthearted musical journey through the world of psychotherapy. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $15. Closes 7/18.

Margate Players: Aida Rock musical featuring the music & lyrics of Elton John & Tim Rice. Margate Performing Arts Center, 7804 Amherst Ave., Margate City; 609-487-7783. www.facebook.com/MargatePlayers. Closes 7/17.

Red Herring A blunt-nosed, sharp-eyed look at love & tying (& untying & retying) the knot. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; Reservations recommended: 610-584-4005. $15. Closes 7/24.

Romantic Fools: A Comic Vaudeville Featuring 12 two-character sketches examining aspects of relationships. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $10.

The Wizard of Oz Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man & pals adventure through Oz. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. Closes 7/16.

Murder at the Irish Wake

Comic murder mystery centered on an Irish wake, where the dear 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. Closes 7/31.

Benefit Concert for Holocaust Awareness Museum

Phyllis Chapell & Ken Ulansey will perform. 215-464-4701. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-464-4701. $20, $35 couples; $15, $25 couples members. 7/11. 2-4 pm.

Chester County Concert Band Community band of amateur musicians from Chester & surrounding counties. Rose Tree Park, Rose Tree Rd., Media; 610-891-4663. www.cccband.org. Free. 7/15. 7:30 pm.

Golandsky Institute 2010 Summer Symposium & International Piano Festival Concerts by acclaimed pianists. Princeton University, 116 Prospect Ave., Princeton. www.golandskyinstitute.org. $25. Closes 7/16.

Haddonfield Community Band Whitman Stafford Farm House, 315 Maple Ave., Clementon. Free. 7/14. 7 pm.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble: Summer Gala Concerts Bucks County's resident chamber music ensemble since 1975. Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown; 610-294-9361. www.lenapechamberensemble.org. $18; $15 students and seniors. Closes 7/24.

Opera in Cinema: Otello

Screening of a filmed performance of the Verdi opera. Theatre N at Nemours, 1007 N. Orange St., Wilmington. $20. 7/11. 2:30 pm.

Opera New Jersey Traditional opera pieces as well as show pieces. Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing; 215-493-6500. $10 advance; $15 at the gate. 7/9. 7 pm.

Opera New Jersey: Don Giovanni Mozart opera. Sung in Italian w/English subtitles. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.opera-nj.org. $35-$110. Closes 8/1.

The Crossing Professional chamber choir from Philadelphia specializes in contemporary music. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8855. www.crossingchoir.com. $25; $15 students and seniors. 7/9. 8-10 pm.

Viva la Mamma Recorded performance of the Donizetti opera, filmed in Milan, Italy. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. $25. 7/11. 1 pm.

Dance Xplosion National Finals Dance Competition

Dancers of all ages compete in a wide range of categories & styles. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; 516-781-3400.

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. Free. Closes 7/10.

Kenya Alive! Featuring the Jabali Acrobats & The Jabali Beat Keepers A blend of arts and athletics. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52d St. & Parkside Ave.; Ticket Philadelphia: 215-893-1999. www.globalfusionfestival.com. Free. 7/14. 11 am-12:15 pm.

On Stage Dance Expo Show off your dance skills at the coolest stage on the Jersey Shore. Morey's Piers & Raging Waters, 25th St. and the Boardwalk, Wildwood; 609-522-3900. Closes 7/11.

Street Performer Series Live music, dancing, acrobats, sword swallowers & more, every weekend through Labor Day. South Street Historic District. Free.

Wildwood Talent Showcase Youth dancers show off their skills. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 413-568-4815. Free.

Andrew Suvalsky

2007 Bistro Award winner for best jazz vocalist. Harlans Cabaret, 6426 Lower York Rd., New Hope; Reservations required: 212-862-5225. andrewsuvalsky.com. $25. 7/10. 8:30 pm.

Andy Prescott Quirky & engaging singer/pianist. Bowman's Tavern, 1600 River Rd., New Hope. www.andyprescott.com. Free. Closes 7/12.

Andy Prescott Whitemarsh Valley Inn, 474 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill. Free. Closes 7/10.

John Davidson Davidson blends comedy & song, drawing on his extensive Broadway experience. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. http://www.johndavidson.com/. $34.50. Closes 7/12.

Journeys of the Night Vocalists share favorite songs. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $31; $10 students with ID. Closes 7/25.

Laurie Anderson Multimedia artist whose performances blend visual, aural & technological components. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.laurieanderson.com/. $37.50-$47.50 advance; $40.50-$50.50 day of show. Closes 7/12.

Mary Testa Tony-nominated Broadway star who can be seen in 'Guys & Dolls.' Accompanied by orchestrator Michael Starobin. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $50. 7/12. 8 pm.

Spencer Day Vocalist performs expressive style of American contemporary music, a blend of jazz, pop, soul and folk. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.spencerday.com. $18 advance; $23 day of show. Closes 7/28.

Steven Brinberg: Simply Barbra Barbra Streisand tribute act. University of the Arts - Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; 1-800-616-2787 (ARTS). $25. 7/15. 8 pm.