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A Chorus Line: National Tour

Behind-the-scenes look at the lives of struggling Broadway performers. Sovereign Center, 700 Penn St., Reading; 610-898-7299.

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. $37.50-$65. 10/26. 7:30 pm.

Azuka Theatre: Neighborhood 3 - Requisition of Doom A group of suburban teens gets addicted to an online horror video game. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-733-0255. azukatheatre.org. $20-$25. Closes 10/31.

Brat Productions: Carrie Black comedy based on the Stephen King novel, w/ male actor playing Carrie White. Wolf Building, 340 N. 12th St. www.bratproductions.org. $15-$29. Closes 11/7.

Cape May Stage: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Fast-paced performance featuring all of Shakespeare's plays & sonnets compressed into a single show. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $50. 10/27. 8 pm. $35-$40; $30 seniors; $12.50 students. Closes 11/20.

Cape May Stage: TopDog/ UnderDog Pulitzer Prize-winning play about two African American brothers coping with difficulties. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; Box Office: 609-884-1341. $35-$40; $30 seniors; $12.50 students. Closes 10/23.

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion The troupe's latest show blends Eastern & Western acrobatics. Sovereign Bank Arena, 550 S. Broad St., Trenton; 800-298-4200. www.cirquedusoleil.com. $35-$79; $31.50-$67.50 seniors, students and military; $28-$64 children 12 and under. Closes 10/24.

Collaborative Act Studio: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Fast-paced performance featuring all of Shakespeare's plays & sonnets compressed into a single show. Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; Mainstage Center: 856-227-3091. www.tcactstudio.com. $20-$25; $12 seniors and students. Closes 10/23.

Curtains When a new musical's leading lady is murdered on opening night, a police detective must find "whodunit." Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $13.50-$91. Closes 10/24.

East Lynne Theater Company: Berkeley Square Romantic comedy/drama about a man drawn into the lives of his ancestors after becoming fascinated with their letters & diaries. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; Reservations required: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $28; $23 seniors; $13 students; free under 12. Closes 10/23.

Emily Steinberg: Graphic Therapy Join Emily Steinberg, author and illustrator of 'Graphic Therapy.' University of the Arts - Gershman Hall (Gershman Y), 401 S. Broad St.; 215-446-3033. Free. 10/26. 7 pm.

eXposed Theatre Company: Rocky Horror Picture Show Live production of the campy cult classic. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $20. Closes 10/30.

Flashpoint Theatre Company: Run, Mourner, Run A man caught in a conflict between two rich men may have to make a choice that will destroy lives. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-665-9720. www.flashpointtheatre.org. $5-$10. Closes 10/28.

Ghost-Writer A novelist dies midsentence but his secretary keeps on taking dictation, despite facing much criticism. Can she prove she's not just a fraud? Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48. Closes 11/7.

Inis Nua Theatre Company: The Early Bird Darkly humorous tale of the truths that emerge after a couple's child disappears. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-454-9776. www.inisnuatheatre.org. $15. 10/26. 8 pm. $25. 10/27. 8 pm. $20. Closes 11/7.

InterAct Theatre Company: Silverhill The story of a self-supporting community where the peace is threatened when a change to their system of operation is suggested. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8079. www.interacttheatre.org. $18-$20. Closes 10/26. $27-$32. Closes 11/14.

Jekyll & Hyde Musical based on the Robert Louis Stevenson story. 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 10/31.

Jersey Boys: National Tour This musical tells the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, exploring their career & friendships. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; Telecharge: 1-800-447-7400. www.jerseyboystour.com. $54-$201.50.

Legacy of Light Drama exploring the similarities between two passionate women from different centuries. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $25-$45; $25-$42 youth. Closes 11/7.

Macbeth Shakespeare's tragedy. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $24.50-$59. Closes 11/13.

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. Closes 10/29.

Murder on the Nile Each character has a skeleton in their closet. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $22-$25; $10 youths 18 & under; $3 students & seniors. Closes 11/21.

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy One-man show based on playwright Steve Solomon's life growing up in a diverse & dysfunctional household. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $40-$45.

Norma Doesmen 'Sunset Boulevard' parody about a screenwriter who falls into the clutches of a rather insane former movie star. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. www.normadoesmen.com. $35. Closes 11/7.

Office Politics Four plays set in offices. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-627-1088. www.quinceproductions.com. $20. 10/28. 8 pm.

Oleanna David Mamet's gripping account of a power struggle between a university professor & one of his female students. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 801 S. 48th St; Box Office: 215-525-1350. www.curiotheatre.org. $10-$15. Closes 11/13.

Raven Hill Productions: The Exonerated The true stories of individuals who were convicted of crimes & imprisoned, then later found innocent & released. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. $20. Closes 11/7.

Represented Theatre Company: A Matter of 2nds A dysfunctional family reunites in the wake of the father's untimely death, but they still have many issues to work out. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-687-4512. www.represented.org. $25; $15 seniors and students. Closes 10/24.

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

South Camden Theatre Company: The Old Settler Two sisters living in '40s-era Harlem find their relationship tested when a young man enters their lives. Waterfront South Theatre, 400 Jasper St., Camden; 866-811-4111. www.southcamdentheatre.org. $15. Closes 11/7.

Stephen Spinella: An Illiad One-man stage adaptation of Homer's epic. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $39-$66. Closes 11/7.

Sylvia A.R. Gurney's play examines the complicated relationships between husbands & wives and the pets that love them. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$49. Closes 11/7.

The Pajama Game Romantic comedy musical. West Chester University - Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, University Ave., West Chester; 610-436-2533. $15; $12 students and seniors. Closes 10/30.

The Philly Fan One-man play starring two-time Barrymore Award winner Tom McCarthy. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. $35-$47. Closes 10/31.

The Rocky Horror Show Brad, Janet, Rocky & friends spend a night in the castle of the creepy Frank N. Furter. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. $25. Closes 10/31.

The Threepenny Opera Mack the Knife is on the prowl through London's most virtuous whores & upstanding thieves in this raucous, outrageous & salacious musical. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $29-$48; $5 student rush. Closes 11/7.

Uncle Vanya Family conflicts & resentments come to light in this provocative, tragicomic piece by Anton Chekhov. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $28-$36; $25-$33 seniors; $18-$26 students. Closes 11/21. $20; $10 students. Closes 10/26. $56. 10/27. 7 pm.

Why I'm Scared of Dance by Jen Childs World premiere production of Jennifer Childs' first original solo work. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-592-9560. 1812productions.org. $26-$35. Closes 10/31. Donations accepted. 10/25. 7 pm.

Hansel & Gretel

The classic tale of two children who find a candy house in the woods, then have to contend with its not-so-nice owner. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children. Closes 10/30.

Roxey Ballet: Tutus & Tiaras A program of pantomime & dance introduces kids to the world of ballet through various stories. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville; Box Office: 609-737-4323. www.roxeyballet.com. $10; $7 children. Closes 10/24.

The Magical Land of Oz This production of 'The Wizard of Oz' features songs set to hip-hop and calypso music. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; Reservations required: 610-565-4211. $11; $9 children. Closes 10/30.

A Grand Night for Singing

This musical revue features the incomparable writing of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; Labuda Box Office: 610-282-3192. $18-$20; $16-$18 students and seniors. Closes 10/24.

Anything Goes Student production of the musical comedy about a love triangle at sea. Villanova University - St. Mary's Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; cirvin03@villanova.edu. $10; $7 students. Closes 10/31.

Collingswood Shakespeare Company: Cymbeline Trouble ensues when a king banishes his daughter's true love. Haddonfield Friends Meeting House, 45 Friends Ave., Haddonfield; 856-833-0661. www.collingswoodshakespeare.org. $15; $10 students and seniors. Closes 10/24.

Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar & Grille Play by Bruce Graham. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $12. Closes 11/6.

Guys & Dolls A bet between two gamblers leads to romance, but complications arise. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell; Reservations required: 609-466-2766. $27.50-$29.50. Closes 11/20.

iNtuitons Experimental Theatre: Far Away A woman searches for human connections even as her world is consumed by paranoia, fear & war. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.dolphin.upenn.edu/intuiton. $10. Closes 10/30.

Rocky Horror Show A couple spends the night in the castle of a sinister scientist. Barnstormers Theater, 402 Tome St., Ridley Park; Box Office: 610-461-9969. $15.

The Comedy of Errors Early Shakespeare comedy involving a set of mix-ups between two pairs of identical twins. Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown. $10; $8 seniors and students. Closes 10/30.

Victoria's House After a man kills his wife, mysterious forces seem to be moving against him. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro. $12. Closes 10/23.

West Side Story Based loosely on Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $25. Closes 11/6.

One Tough Cookie Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner while you try to figure out "whodunit." Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., Cape May. $30-$45. Closes 10/24.

Andre Watts

Pianist whose career has spanned nearly five decades. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $41-$53. 10/25. 8 pm.

Anthony Orlando, Percussionist Associate principal percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform. Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-896-1011. Free. 10/27. 4:15 pm.

Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band Amateur & professional musicians from Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland & Delaware. Contemporary & traditional sounds. The Music School of Delaware, 4101 N. Washington St., Wilmington; 302-762-1132. chesapeakebrassband.org. $10; $5 students and seniors.

Choong-Jin Chang Principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Rd., Sewell; 856-227-6535. $20; $15 student/senior. 10/22. 8 pm.

Community Conservatory Faculty Concert The performers are pianist Mark Ingerman, violinist Albena Stoykova & singer Sarah Herot. Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. Free. 10/24. 3 pm.

Curtis Symphony Orchestra: James Judd, Conductor Featuring the music of Elgar, Ravel & Brahms. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.curtis.edu. $16-$40. 10/25. 8 pm.

Eugene Albulescu, pianist Piano recital featuring the music of Chopin. Lehigh University - Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem; 610-758-2787 (7LU-ARTS). $15. 10/24. 3 pm.

Free Organ Concert Philadelphia organists will perform on the pipe organ in the church sanctuary. Carmel Presbyterian Church, 100 Edge Hill Rd., Glenside. Free. Closes 10/26.

Glass Armonica Demonstrations Musical instrument invented by Ben Franklin. Franklin Court, 314-322 Market St. Free. Closes 10/31.

Greater South Jersey Chorus: Artists' Showcase Chorus members will be featured in recital. Unitarian Universalist Church, 401 N. Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill; 856-667-3618. www.greatersjchorus.org. $10. 10/24. 3:30 pm.

Hai-Ye Ni, Cellist Principal cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Church of St. Monica, 635 First Ave., Berwyn. Donations accepted. 10/24. 3 pm.

Hildegard Chamber Players Ensemble will perform works by Heidi Jacob, Ingrid Arauco and others. 610-896-1011. Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-896-1011. Free. 10/24. 7:30 pm.

John French & Friends French is the organist/choirmaster for the Church of the Holy Trinity. Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3000. Free. 10/23. 4 pm.

Lachlan Pitcairn Music Scholarship Fund Benefit Concert Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn; 267-502-4864. $20; $50 includes pre-concert reception. 10/22. 8:30 pm.

Newtown Chamber Orchestra: The French Connection Couperin, Gounod, Ravel & Saint-Saens. Bucks County Community College - Gateway Auditorium, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-968-2005. www.newtownchamberorchestra.org. $25; $20 seniors; $15 students; free 12 and under. 10/23. 7:30 pm.

PCMS Concert: American Quartet With Andres Diaz, Cellist Acclaimed string quartet performs selections from works by Haydn, Ravel & Schubert. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 10/27. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Emerson Quartet Acclaimed quartet performs selections from Haydn, Dillon & Schubert. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 10/22. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Musicians From Marlboro Featuring the music of Respighi, Dvorak, Cuckson & Mozart. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23. 10/28. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra Chamber Music Concert Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform w/guest artists. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $23-$32.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Dvorak Symphony No. 8 Featuring the works of Dvorak, Dutilleux & Ravel, w/Semyon Bychov conducting & Renaud Capucon soloing on violin. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $43-$130. Closes 10/23.

Punch Brothers Features mandolinist Chris Thile of Nickel Creek. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.punchbrothers.com. $27-$39; $10 food and drink minimum for reserved seating. 10/25. 8 pm.

Student Recital Call 215-893-5261 for program details. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. Free.

Tribute to David Soyer (1923-2010) Curtis pays tribute to the Guarneri Quartet cellist and faculty member. The program is free and open to the public. Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St.; 215-893-7902. Free. 10/24. 3 pm.

Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist Style embraces many genres. Lehigh University - Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem; 610-758-2787 (7LU-ARTS). www.yo-yoma.com/. $100-$200; $60 Lehigh students. 10/23. 8 pm.

Amici Opera: Puccini's Edgar

Amici presents a fully staged performance of Puccini's second opera. Tabor Lutheran Church, 4860 N. Howard St.; 215-224-0257. $22 advance; $25 day of show; $22 seniors; $15 students; $12 children 12 and under. Closes 10/24.

Cheltenham High School Touring Ensemble Debuting its 48th annual show, "Are We There Yet?: A Musical Tour Around the World." Cheltenham High School, 500 Rices Mill Rd., Wyncote. $5. 10/27. 7:30 pm.

Keystone State Boychoir Founded in 2001, members are ages of 8 and 18 from diverse backgrounds. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332. www.paboychoir.org. $20. 10/24. 3 pm.

Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia: Big Sing/Brahms The audience can sing along with the chorus in this all-Brahms concert. First Baptist Church, 123 S. 17th St. www.mcchorus.org. $25; $15 students. 10/24. 4 pm.

Opera in Cinema: Carmen Screening of a recorded performance of the Bizet opera. Theatre N at Nemours, 1007 N. Orange St., Wilmington. $20. 10/24. 2:30 pm.

Rowan University Concert Choir A 50-voice auditioned choir. Rowan University - Pfleeger Concert Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro. Free. 10/23. 8 pm.

West Chester Area Community Chorus Fall Season Begins New members accepted Oct. No audition required. $10 seasonal membership fee. East High School, 450 Ellis Ln., West Chester; wcacommchorus@comcast.net. www.westchesterchorus.org. $10 membership fee. Closes 10/25.

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