Performance and classical music listings

1812 Productions: This Is the Week That Is

Ever-changing show that takes a witty look at local, national & international current events. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 1-800-595-4849 (4TIX).

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. $20-$35.

All Aboard... and Then Some! Step aboard the gangway for a cruise to Hawaii in this comedy that takes place on the high seas. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 941-544-0164. jdsentertainments.com. $15. Closes 12/5.

Back in the Army Cabaret Show about Army life & gender identity. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $20. Closes 11/28.

Caesar's Palace O' Fun Lively mix of variety acts, music & comedy. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30.

Dickens Performing A Christmas Carol This one-man tour de force performed by Jared Reed will work magic on the tale. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20. 11/26. 7:30 pm. $22-$25; $10 youths 18 & under; $3 students & seniors. Closes 12/12.

Gospel According to Josh One man's journey to discover his fate & identity. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $20. 11/30. 7:30-9 pm.

Half & Half Comedy about marriage roles & how they've changed through time. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $24-$35; $22-$33 seniors. Closes 12/4.

Hello, Dolly! The tale of one matchmaker's efforts to marry a millionaire. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; Box Office: 215-862-2041. $22. Closes 12/5.

In the Blood A woman tries to find a place for herself in the world, even as the world tries to both exploit & condemn her. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $18 advance; $20 day of show. Closes 12/4.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas Stage adaptation of the popular movie, featuring the music & lyrics of Irving Berlin. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

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. Closes 12/12.

Molumby's Million The story of a boxing champ who sets out to make a million dollars. Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown. $22; $20 seniors; $18 students. Closes 11/28.

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. Closes 12/12.

Old Wicked Songs Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama about a pianist who travels to Vienna to study, only to find himself in conflict with his teacher. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $36-$39; $10 students. Closes 12/5.

Parade A tragic, true story of the trial of a man wrongly accused of murder is brought to life by Alfred Uhry & Jason Robert Brown. University of Pennsylvania - Iron Gate Theatre, 3700 Chestnut St.; 215-898-3900. www.pennsingers.com. $12. Closes 12/4.

Plato's Apology: The Trial of Socrates The audience will become the jury & experience the theatrics of the Socratic method as Socrates defends his life. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; Smarttix: 212-868-4444. www.quintessencetheatre.org. $30; $20 seniors; $10 student rush. Closes 12/5.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific: National Tour The tale of two couples dealing with the realities of war on a tropical island during WWII. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.southpacificontour.com. $20-$110. Closes 11/28.

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

Shakespeare Cabaret Series Short new works inspired by Shakespeare & other classical works. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; Box Office: 215-496-8001. $15; $10 students & seniors. Closes 12/12.

Sister's Christmas Catechism Join Sister as she launches an investigation into the fate of the Magi's gold. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.entertainmentevents.com/shows/sister_catechism.asp. $49. Closes 11/28.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Philadelphia Theatre Company presents this award-winning musical. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. $48-$69. Closes 12/12.

The Covenant Journey Musical about the parallels in the lives of a modern-day teenager & the biblical figure Joseph. University of the Arts - Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. thecovenantjourney.com. $31.50-$66.50; $16.50-$34 students. Closes 11/27.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo 1997 Tony Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881. $16 advance, $20 day of show; $25 for two on Thu. only. Closes 12/12.

The Tempest The tale of an exiled duke seeking a magical revenge, & the unexpected consequences of his actions. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $27-$33; $12 students. Closes 12/12.

The Three Musketeers (The Later Years) Holiday party w/oddball cast of characters celebrating the season with singing, dancing & dueling. Swashbuckling fun. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $35-$50; $32-$47 children 17 and under.

Theatre Exile: That Pretty Pretty (or The Rape Play) Two ex-strippers go on a road trip of revenge. Theatre Exile at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; Theatre Exile: 215-218-4022. theatreexile.org. $15-$40. Closes 12/5.

Annie

In this musical, a little red-haired orphan gets everyone to have hope for 'Tomorrow.' Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $25-$46.

Around the World in 80 Days An adaptation by Mark Brown of the novel by Jules Verne. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$49. Closes 12/19.

Seussical the Musical Based on the characters of Dr. Seuss. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-475-2313. $55; $32 children 12 and under. Closes 12/21.

The Borrowers The story of a tiny family forced into the great big outdoor world when their home beneath the floorboards is discovered. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $30-$32; $20-$22 teens; $16-$18 children.

The Dancing Snowman An injured dancer dreams about a snowman who takes her off to Snow World. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $10. Closes 12/18.

The Elves & the Shoemaker A heartwarming version of the tale by Margie Royal & composed by E.A. Alexander. Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 1100 Belmont Ave., Wyomissing; 610-376-1576. $8. Closes 12/18.

A Christmas Carol

Stage adaptation of Dickens' tale. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $15; $8 students and children. Closes 12/19.

A Christmas Carol Musical adaptation. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 877-772-5425 (CLICK). $19-$23; $17-$21 students and seniors; $13-$15 children 12 and under. Closes 12/19.

A Wonderful Life Frank Capra's film has been brought to theatrical life through the collaboration of Sheldon Harnick & Joe Raposo. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $10-$19. Closes 12/19.

Comic Potential Alan Ayckbourn's romantic sci-fi comedy. Chapel Street Players, 27 N. Chapel St., Newark; Box Office: 302-368-2248, http://www.chapelstreetplayers.org. $5-$15. Closes 12/4.

The Glass Menagerie Tennessee Williams' autobiographical masterpiece. Reservations required: 215-572-2112. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside; Reservations required: 215-572-2112. $15; $12 non-Arcadia students, senior citizens & Arcadia Alumni; $5 Arcadia students. Closes 12/12.

The Taming of the Shrew Drama Group presents its fall show, First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave.; www.thedramagroup.org. $15. Closes 11/27.

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.

Astral Artists: Rising Stars

Symphony in C w/vocal, bassoon & piano soloists. Rossen Milanov conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. astralartists.org. $30; $25 seniors; $5 students. 12/2. 7:30 pm.

Liebesfreud Philadelphia ensemble devoted primarily to great literature of the string quartet. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.; 215-545-4302. www.liebesfreud.org. Free. 11/26. 5:30 pm.

Music 48 Concert Students from Swarthmore's program. Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8200. Free. 11/30. 4:30 pm.

PCMS Concert: Brentano Quartet Wtih Hsin-Yun Huang, Violist Featuring works by Haydn, Schumann & Mendelssohn. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $23; $10 students. 12/1. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Roman Festival Featuring works by Smetana, Prokofiev & Respighi, w/Gianandrea Noseda conducting & Garrick Ohlsson featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $20-$130. Closes 12/4.

Rowan University String Ensemble With faculty trumpeter Bryan Appleby-Wineberg. Boyd Recital Hall in Wilson Hall. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro. Free. 11/30. 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. Closes 11/29.

Temple University Wind Ensemble: Matthew Brunner, Conductor Temple students perform. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center (formerly Baptist Temple), 1837 N Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 1-800-298-4200. Free. 11/30. 7:30 pm.

West Chester University Harp Ensemble: Harp Fest Imagine the sound of music emanating from an array of 25 harps and harpists. The annual free festival includes current WCU students and faculty, WCU alumni, and professional harpists from the American Harp Society. West Chester University - Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, University Ave., West Chester; 610-436-2533. Free. 11/28. 3 pm.

Ambler Choral Society: Holiday Concert

Carol sing-along & works by Rutter, Schutz & Barnett. Church of the Open Door, 1260 Fort Washington Ave., Fort Washington. $15; $5 children. 11/28. 3 pm.

Lighting of the Village Tree Skippack Village hosts live music & choirs, Santa's arrival & a tree lighting. Evansburg Rd., Skippack. www.bestofskippack.com. Free. 11/26. 6 pm.

Temple University Singers, Chorale & Women's Chorus Temple students perform. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center (formerly Baptist Temple), 1837 N Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 800-298-4200. Free. 12/1. 7:30 pm.

American Repertory Ballet: Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker

Retelling of the holiday favorite. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS).

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. $38-$48. Closes 11/28.

Bellydance Lessons Fun & exercise. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177. $10. Closes 11/28.

Dance Party Lessons followed by open dancing. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Rd (Suite P), West Chester; www.carouselballroom.com. $12.

Israeli Dancing Informal weekly sessions. New dancers welcome. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507 Ext. 19. $5.

Parsons Dance Company High-energy pieces. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-898-3900. www.parsonsdance.org. $24-$48. Closes 12/4.

Salsa Lessons & Dancing Lessons followed by open dancing. Coastline, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-795-1773.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300. Free. Closes 11/28.

Ursinus College Dance Company Ursinus students perform. Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. $5; $2 students and seniors. Closes 12/4.