Theater

Professional/semi-professional

Bug Comic thriller presented by Theatre Exile. Recommended for mature audiences. Closes 5/18. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; 215-922-4462; www.theatreexile.org. $15-$40.

Dear World An eccentric countess & pals must stop a group of greedy businessfolk from destroying their homes. Closes 5/18. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664, www.brtstage.org. $34-$42.

Eurydice Classic myth retold from the heroine's point of view. Closes 6/1. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824; www.wilmatheater.org. $37-$52; $10 student rush.

Evita: National Tour Tony-winning musical about the life of Eva Peron. Closes 5/18. DuPont Theatre, W. 10th St. at North St. Market, Wilmington; 302-656-4401; www.duponttheatre.com. $50-$70.

Forever Plaid Hilarious & charming '50s musical. Closes 5/10. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381; www.thebroadwaytheatre.org. $25.

Fresh Fish: A Short Play Festival New faces & fresh voices dish up quick-witted dramatic comedy. Closes 5/18. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 (WALK); www.walkingfishtheatre.com. $15; $12 students & seniors.

The Full Monty Musical version of the hit British movie. Closes 6/1. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100, www.mediatheatre.org. $22-$39.

Gypsy Stephen Sondheim musical. Closes 5/11. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999; www.academyofmusic.org. $28-$100.

Hedwig & the Angry Inch Azuka Theatre presents this musical about a cross-gendered glam rocker. Closes 5/11. The Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N. 7th St.; 215-733-0255; www.azukatheatre.org. $15-$27.

Kafka in the Hedgerows World-premiere comedy based on Hedgerow Theatre's past & present. Closes 5/18. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211, www.hedgerowtheatre.org. $20-$28; $20 seniors; $10 children under 18.

L'il Abner Al Capp's world famous comic strip characters hit the stage in an upbeat musical. Closes 5/18. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041; www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $23.

The Lady's Not For Burning A love story as unexpected as it is poignant. Closes 5/17. Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave., Phoenixville; Reservations recommended: 610-935-1920. www.forgetheatre.org. $12; $10 youths 17 & under.

Les Miserables Beloved musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel. Closes 8/3. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550; www.walnutstreettheatre.org. $10-$70.

Paul Robeson One-man bio-drama by Philip Hayes Dean. Closes 5/18. Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6000. www.uarts.edu.

Pericles Young prince encounters turmoil & tragedy while trying to reunite with his past. Closes 5/18. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-8001; www.phillyshakespeare.org. $28.

Picnic Drama by William Inge. Closes 5/10. Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. www.montgomerytheater.org. $16.

Prom An irreverent & hip study of one of the pinnacles of young adulthood in America. Closes 5/11. Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; 215-923-0334. www.drexel.edu/westphal/news_events. $20.

Romeo & Juliet Experience the love, passion & tragedy of Shakespeare's classic tale. Closes 5/17. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-8001; www.phillyshakespeare.org. $28.

Songs for a New World Heart warming, thought-provoking & uplifting musical. Closes 6/1. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200; www.act2.org. $25.

The Threepenny Opera Pierrot Productions presents this dark comedy infused with a sharp political perspective & the sound of 1920s Berlin cabarets. Closes 5/11. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor; 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net. $16; $12 seniors; $10 students & children.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding Interactive theater experience. Closes 5/17. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. $89.

What the Butler Saw Curio Theatre presents Joe Orton's madcap romp of mistaken identity, gender confusion & naughty intrigue. Closes 5/17. Calvary Center for Culture & Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350; www.curiotheatre.org. $22; $19 students & seniors; $10 children 12 & under.

Family theater

The Courage to Dream Life & times of Ben Franklin. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. $6.50. 5/13 10:15 am.

Disney's Beauty & the Beast Closes 5/10. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; 866-811-4111; www.pcstheater.org. $22; $10 students.

Go, Dog, Go! Fun children's musical all about dogs. Closes 6/1. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122, www.ardentheatre.org. $26-$30; $18-$22 teens; $14-$16 children.

Princess & the Pea Musical based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Closes 6/1. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; Reservations suggested: 215-659-8550; www.storybookmusical.org. $12; $10 children.

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company: Shakespearish Folk tales on which it's believed Shakespeare based two of his plays. Closes 5/11. Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-630-4259. www.renartpuppetco.com. $9.50.

Sleeping Beauty Closes 5/17. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211, www.hedgerowtheatre.org. $10; $8 children.

The Wizard of Oz Dorothy & pals venture through the magical land of Oz. Closes 5/17. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041; www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $8.

Community theater

Bat Boy: The Musical Tale of a half boy/half bat creature discoverd in a cave in West Virginia. Recommended for mature audiences only. Closes 5/31. Haddonfield Plays & Players Performing Arts Center, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139; www.haddonfieldplayers.com. $16-$18.

Blithe Spirit A classic comedy written by Noel Coward. Closes 5/18. The Playmasters, State Rd., Bensalem; 215-245-7850; www.playmasters.org. $10.

Cheaper By the Dozen The story of a man's commitment & undying love for his 12 children. Closes 6/7. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township; 856-858-5230; www.ritztheatreco.org. $25-$30; $10 student rush.

Come to My Awesome Fiesta, It's Going to be Awesome, Okay? Pig Iron Theatre Company presents this celebration of the Latino coming of age tradition known as the quinces. Closes 5/10. St. John the Evangelist Church, 1332 S. Third St.; 215-468-4020. $15.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Tony Award-winning musical features a marvelous mixture of mischief, mishaps, mistaken identities, misunderstandings & mayhem. Closes 5/17. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson; 856-829-7144, www.bcfootlighters.com. $15.

Gilbert & Sullivan's The Sorcerer Bryn Athyn Community Theater presents this tale of a love potion which causes an entire town to fall in love. Closes 5/17. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-938-7529, www.bact.org. $10-$15; $7-12 students.

The Mercy Seat Neil LaBute's unflinching fascination with the war between the sexes. Closes 5/10. Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane; 215-248-0546. www.allenslane.org. $15.

The Supporting Cast A comedy by George Furth. Closes 5/17. Playcrafters Theatre, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack; Reservations recommended: 610-584-4005, contactus@playcrafters.org. www.playcrafters.org. $12.

Dinner theater

Moses Production by The Grapevine Players. Closes 5/11. Family Center of Bethel Baptist Church, 1721 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-7814. $10 includes refreshments.

Mother's Day Dinner Theatre Presentation: Samson & Delilah Evelyn Graves Dinner Theatre, 1115 Whitby Ave., Yeadon; 215-727-7796. www.evelyngravesdramaproductions.com. $20-$50. 5/11 3 pm.

Classical Music

Orchestral

Philadelphia Classical Symphony: American Mosaics Diamond, Canning, Bernstein & premier by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St.; 215-732-2515. www.trinitycentercity.org. $15-$35. 5/9 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: All Schubert Christoph Eschenbach conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$123. 5/15 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Escaich Organ Concerto Works by Dalbavie, Eschaich & Prokofiev. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$123. 5/9 2 pm. 5/10 8 pm. 5/13 8 pm.

Chamber music/recitals

Golden Eagle Community Band: Musical Encounters (of the Best Kind) A wide variety of music from Count Basie & Richard Rodgers to Eric Clapton & Elvis. Burlington County Institute of Technology, 695 Woodlane Rd., Westhampton; 609-267-7529 (PLAY). www.goldeneagelcommunityband.org. $7 advance; $10 day of show; free for children 12 & under. 5/9 8 pm. 5/10 2 pm.

Members of the Newtown Chamber Orchestra: Springtime Beauty Works by Brahms, Ravel, Bach & Mozart. Benefits the Orchestra. Bucks County Community College - Library Auditorium, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-698-2005, www.newtownchamberorchestar.org. $25; $20 seniors; $15 students; free for chilerdn 12 & under. 5/10 7:30 pm.

Music4MS: Gleb Ivanov, William McNally, Daria Rabotkina & Iris Jortner Performance by 3 pianists & cellist Jortner. Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square; 215-843-2175. music4ms.org. $20; $8 students. 5/11 2 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Fireworks Music Ensemble Works by Stravinsky & Frank Zappa. Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $16. 5/9 8 pm.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Mitsuko Uchida, Pianist W/the Borletti-Buitoni Ensemble. Works by Liszt, Bartok & Messiaen. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $26.50; $10 students. 5/15 8 pm.

*FREE* University of Delaware Clarinet Ensemble University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark; 302-831-6589. www.udel.edu. 5/13 8 pm.

*FREE* University of Delaware Graduate String Quartet University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark; 302-831-6589. www.udel.edu. 5/15 8 pm.

University of Delaware Percussion/Marimba Ensembles/Delaware Steel University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark; 302-831-6589. www.udel.edu. $12; $8 senrois; $3 students. 5/12 8 pm.

Opera/Choral

Academy of Vocal Arts: La Traviata Verdi opera about romance & heartbreak. 215-735-1685, info@avaopera.org. www.avaopera.org. $48-$83; $38-$73 seniors; $28-$63 students. Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd., Warrington; 5/10 7:30 pm. Centennial Hall, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 5/13 7:30 pm. 5/15 7:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Cristoforo Colombo Franchetti's opera, fully staged. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257. $22; $10 children under 12. 5/11 2:30 pm.

*FREE* Collingswood Community Chorus: Spring Concert Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood; 856-854-6024. www.ccparks.com. 5/13 7:28 pm.

Curtis Opera Theatre: Iolanta Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700. www.curtis.edu. $33. 5/9 8 pm. 5/11 2:30 pm.

Opera Delaware: Little Women New work by Mark Adamo based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. In English. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 302-652-5577. www.operade.org. $25-$68. 5/9-5/10 8 pm.

Svitanya Small women's vocal ensemble performs traditional Eastern European folk music in the original languages. Gwynedd Friends Meeting House, US 202 & Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd; 215-393-9576. www.gwyneddfriends.org. Donation suggested: $5. Doors 7:30 pm. 5/10 8 pm.

*FREE* University of Delaware Concert Choir Directed by Michael Semancik. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main St., Newark; 302-368-8774. www.newark-umc.org. 5/10 3 pm.

University of Delaware University Singers University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark; 302-831-6589. www.udel.edu. $12; $8 seniors; $3 students. 5/11 3 pm.

VOICES Chorale: Twenty Years of VOICES Mix of choral masterworks, new music, Renaissance & Baroque music & folk. Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Rd. (Rte. 413), Wrightstown; 609-637-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. $18-$25; $10 children 12 & under. 5/11 3 pm.

Dance

Group Motion Friday Night Workshop Philly's longest running improvisational workshop with live music led by Manfred Fischbeck & Brigitta Herrmann. Kumquat Dance Center at Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave.; 215-387-9895. www.groupmotion.org. $20; $15 seniors & students. Fri. 8-10 pm.

*FREE* Middle East Dancers Moroccan, Turkish & Egyptian dancing. Towne of Historic Smithville, 1 N. New York Rd., Smithville; 609-652-7777. groups.msn.com/MiddleEasternDanceinSouthJersey. 5/10 1-4 pm.

Miro Dance Theatre: Cinco de Miro: Super Salsa Sensacional Latin music, food, drink, salsa competition, auction, salsa dance demos & lessons & more. Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave.; 215-962-4773. www.mirodancetheatre.org. $25. 5/9 6-11 pm.

Philadanco Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philadanco.org. $34-$46. 5/9 7:30 pm. 5/10 2:30 & 7:30 pm. 5/11 2:30 pm.

Pilobolus Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900; www.pilobolus.com. $29-$46. 5/15 7:30 pm.

Other performances

Lewis Black Commerce Bank Arts Centre, 519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd., Sewell; 856-218-8902; www.lewisblack.com. $45.50-$62.50. 5/10 8 pm.