Performance and classical music listings

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.

Cape May Stage: Romance/Romance Tony-nominated show featuring two one-act plays exploring the highs & lows of love. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $35-$40; $30-$40 seniors; $12.50-$40 students. Closes 8/7.

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. $22-$25; $19-$22 seniors and students; $10 under 18.

Disney's High School Musical A group of high school students must deal with issues like popularity, first love & the importance of friends & family. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $30; $20 children 12 and under. Closes 8/15.

East Lynne Theater Company: The Dictator 1904 Broadway hit written by Richard Harding Davis. A man flees the U.S. by hopping on a boat & winds up in Central America. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; Reservations required: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $28; $23 seniors; $13 students.

Henry V This production sheds new light on the perils, pleasures & pains of fulfilling one's destiny. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; Box Office: 215-496-8001. Free. 8/4-15.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Rock musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, based on the biblical story of Joseph, whose 12 jealous brothers sell him into slavery. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Box Office: 856-384-8381. $25. Closes 8/7.

Macbeth Shakespeare's greatest tale of ambition, greed & vengeance, presented by Delaware Shakespeare Festival. Rockwood Park, 610 Shipley Rd., Wilmington; 302-764-0113. www.delshakes.org. $12; $10 students, seniors & active military; free 5 & under. Closes 7/31.

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.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: Finale Cabaret Actors present a mix of play excerpts & songs. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. www.pashakespeare.org. $25. 8/1. 7:30 pm.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: Romeo & Juliet The tale of a doomed romance between star-crossed lovers from feuding families. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org. $38-$50; $35-$47 students and seniors. Closes 8/8.

Pilot Light Theatre Company: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee A quirky assortment of youths compete for the title of spelling bee champion. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave. www.pilotlighttheatreco.com. $15 advance; $20 day of show. Closes 8/7.

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

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 King & I East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured & ultimately uplifting tale in this musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $22. Closes 8/15.

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 8/15.

Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp

Hop on a flying carpet to visit & sing in the exciting city of Shammar in Old Arabia. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $8. Closes 8/7.

Alice in Wonderland, Jr. A young girl adventures in a magical land, meeting peculiar characters. Based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. $8-$10. Closes 7/30.

Annie The King of Prussia Players presents this musical about a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find parents. Shannondell Performing Arts Center, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Norristown; 610-277-9505. www.kofpplayers.com. $17; $12 children & students 17 & under & seniors 65 & over. Closes 7/31.

Avalon Players: Aladdin, Jr. Tale of a street urchin who accidentally meets Princess Jasmine. Avalon Elementary School, 32d and Ocean Dr., Avalon; www.avalonplayers.org. $7 advance; $8 day of show. Closes 8/1.

Big Bad Musical Storybook characters take the Big Bad Wolf to court. The audience helps determine the outcome. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $8. Closes 7/30.

Broadway for Kids Revue featuring music from kid-friendly shows like 'Shrek,' 'The Lion King' & 'Annie.' Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. $8-$10. Closes 8/6.

Cape May Kids Playhouse: Cape May Kids! Based on the Gwynne Spencer novella 'Down the Shore.' Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $10; $7 children. Closes 8/16.

Captain Louie A lonely boy takes an imaginary journey back to his old neighborhood on the wings of his toy plane. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $5-$8. Closes 8/6.

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? Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville; Box Office: 609-737-4323. $5. Closes 8/8.

Missoula Children's Theatre: The Frog Prince Nation's largest touring children's theatre company. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 1-800-374-7263. www.mctinc.org/. Donation suggested: $5. Closes 7/30.

Odd Act: Peter Pan Stage adaptation of J.M. Barrie's story. Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. www.oddact.com. $15; $10 students and seniors. Closes 7/31.

Once Upon a Time Musical revue based on fairy tales. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. $10. Closes 8/1.

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

Snow White The tale of a girl who hides out with some dwarves to avoid her evil stepmother. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $10. Closes 8/8.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs This production is livened up with new characters and a toe-tapping score. Voorhees Middle School, 1000 Holly Oak Dr., Voorhees. $7. Closes 8/7.

St. Luke's Summerstock: Disney's High School Musical Jr. An all-children cast of 100. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-887-2946. $8 advance; $9 day of show. Closes 8/6.

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 children. Closes 8/7.

The Wizard of Oz Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man & pals adventure in Oz. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars; 609-492-9477. $10.

The Wizard of Oz Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $5-$8. Closes 7/30.

Damn Yankees

A baseball fan trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to help his team win. But was it worth it? Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $8. Closes 8/6.

Damn Yankees Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. $8. Closes 8/8.

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. $19. Closes 8/7.

Jr. Starlighters: Wipeout!!! A surf musical. United Methodist Church of Mantua, 201 Mantua Blvd., Mantua; 856-468-3636. $7; $3 children. Closes 8/7.

Mark Twain An actor portraying the author shares anecdotes from his life. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem; 610-867-2390. $10. 7/30. 7 pm.

Newtown Arts Company: Belles on Their Toes The 11 Gilbreth children try to keep their household organized after their mother heads off to Europe for a conference. Newtown Theater, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3859. www.newtownartscompany.com. $13-$18. Closes 8/11.

November Langhorne Players presents this political satire by David Mamet. Spring Garden Mill, Route 332. Tyler State Park, Newtown; 215-860-0818. www.langhorneplayers.org. $12-$14. Closes 7/31.

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. Closes 8/14.

Shakespeare in Clark Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream Romantic comedy about four people who get mixed up in a dispute between the King & Queen of faeries. Clark Park, Baltimore Ave. & 43d St.; 215-462-2115. www.shakespeareinclarkpark.org. Free. Closes 8/1.

The Music Man The story of a salesman who cons a town into funding a new marching band. Before he can take the money & run, he falls for the town librarian. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. $12-$15. Closes 7/31.

The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet One-act comedy performed by youths. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; Box Office: 610-935-1920. $8. Closes 8/1.

Theater Actors Open Stage Performances by five Philadelphia actors & open stage for aspiring actors & playwrights. The Arts Garage, 1516 Parrish St. Closes 8/2.

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.

Chopin's 200th Birthday Celebration

Ocean City Pops presents a tribute. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9291. $10-$15. 8/1. 8-10 pm.

Summer Carillon Concert Series Wed. in Jul. & Aug. Rain or shine. Please bring blanket, lawn chair, snacks or dinner. Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge National Historical Park, Rte. 23, Valley Forge; 610-265-5211. Free. 8/4. 7:30 pm.

Summer Nights Under the Stars Outdoor Concert Series Concerts range from rock 'n' roll & classic soul to zydeco & jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back & enjoy. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford; Reservations recommended: 610-388-6221. $22. Closes 8/27.

Amici Opera: La Fanciulla del West

215-224-0257. Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Rd., Ambler; 215-224-0257. $20 advance; $22 day of show; $20 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 12 and under. 8/1. 2:30 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.

Opera New Jersey: Don Pasquale Donizetti opera about a man pursuing a considerably younger woman. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.opera-nj.org. $59-$90. Closes 8/1.

Opera New Jersey: Faust Tale of a man who sells his soul to the devil. Loosely based on Goethe's story. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). www.opera-nj.org. $35-$110. Closes 7/31.

Siegfried Recorded performance of the Wagner opera. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. $25. 8/1. 1 pm.

Voices Chorale Summer Sing: Beethoven's Mass in C Area singers are invited to join the chorale & professional soloists for an informal reading. Scores provided. Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd., Hopewell. Donation suggested: $5. 8/5. 7:30 pm.

Brandywine Ballet Company

Nonprofit company of students & guest artists. Rose Tree Park, Rose Tree Rd., Media; 610-891-4663.

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. Free. 7/30. 7:30 pm.

Philadelphia Dance Day Four local dance companies will be joining together to offer a full afternoon of free dance classes, each in a different style. Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 744 S. 17th St.; phillydancefitness.com/philadelphia-dance-day. Free. 7/31. Noon-10 pm.

Salsa Lessons & Dancing Dance lessons followed by open dancing w/DJ Rombero spinning salsa, merengue & bachata. Coastline, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-795-1773. Closes 8/29.

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

The 16th Annual Peoples' Festival - A Tribute to Bob Marley Slated to perform are: Spokey Speaky, Bullbuckers, King Chango, Welfare Poets, Kirk Joseph, Xande Cruz, Skatalites, Taj Weekes and Adowa, and Midnite. The festival also features international food and drink, arts and crafts vendors, a children's village, a bamboo rain hut, a healing garden and more. In addition, festivalgoers are invited to join the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble for a drum circle at noon. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Water St., Wilmington; The Peoples' Festival: 302-575-9462 or email: peoplesfestivalinfo@gmail.com. www.peoplesfestival.com. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 7/31. Noon-10 pm.

The Rock School for Dance Education: Rhapsody of Rock Dance performance fusing ballet & modern dance w/urban dance & gymnastics. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52d St. & Parkside Ave.; Ticket Philadelphia: 215-893-1999. rhapsodyofrock.eventbrite.com. Free. 8/3. 11 am-12:15 pm.

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 8/29.

Wildwood Talent Showcase Youth dancers show off their skills. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 413-568-4815. Free. Closes 8/20.

Life During Wartime: A 1930s/1940s Event

Burlesque performances as well as live music by Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society & Ang & the D*mn Band. The Manhattan Room (M Room), 15 W. Girard Ave.; 215-739-5577. $12. 7/30. 8 pm.