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Theater Professional/semi-professional Arcadia Award-winning Tom Stoppard play about the flawed interpretations of 2 researchers investigating a particular historical event. Closes 11/9. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $22-$39; $10-$29 students.

Theater

Professional/semi-professional

Arcadia

Award-winning Tom Stoppard play about the flawed interpretations of 2 researchers investigating a particular historical event. Closes 11/9. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. $22-$39; $10-$29 students.

Bad Jews Comedy by Joshua Harmon. Philadelphia premiere. Closes 12/28. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30-$45.

Big Love Charles Mee's extravagant adaptation of Aeschylus' "The Suppliant Maidens." Closes 11/23. Villanova University - Villanova Theatre, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. $21-$25.

Blood Wedding Federico Garcia Lorca's tragedy about revenge & deception. Closes 11/23. Drexel University - Mandell Theater, 33d St.; Box Office: 215-895-2787. $25; $10 students.

Cape May Stage: Mistakes Were Made Written by Mark St. Germain. Featuring Michael Basile & Mary Ann Caruso. Closes 11/22. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students.

Detroit Written by Lisa D'Amour, directed by Maria Mileaf. Closes 11/9. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. $46-$59.

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Musical play written by novelist Stephen King, featuring the music of John Mellencamp & T. Bone Burnett. Closes 11/13. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. www.ghostbrothersofdarklandcounty.com. $39.50-$79.50.

Great Expectations Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Closes 12/14. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2d St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$50.

Hamlet A prince investigating his father's untimely death uncovers a host of family secrets. Closes 11/23. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $34; $31 seniors; $20 ages 30 and under; $15 students.

Holmes & Carter Mysteries ELTC's popular vintage-radio style production, with live sound effects & commercials. Closes 11/8. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; 609-884-5898. eastlynnetheater.org. $25; $15 students.

InterAct Theatre Company: Caught World premiere play about a Chinese artist who stands accused of fabricating his tale of imprisonment. Closes 11/16. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. $22-$38.

Into the Woods Stephen Sondheim musical that presents an offbeat take on fairy tales. Closes 12/6. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $18-$40.

Lost in Yonkers Pulitzer Prize-winning WW II coming-of-age story by Neil Simon. Closes 11/30. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $36-$46.

Mary Poppins Theatrical adaptation of the Disney movie. Closes 1/4. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

Mary Todd Lincoln: The Woman You Thought You Knew Featuring Janet Wasser as Mary Todd Lincoln. Presented by Beacon Theater Productions. Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Ave., Berwyn. Free. 11/9. 2 pm.

Old Jews Telling Jokes Comedy show featuring bits & routines that pay tribute to & reinvent classic jokes. Closes 11/30. Independence Seaport Museum - Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 855-448-7469. $45-$65.

Quills Dark comedy by Doug Wright. Recommended for mature audiences. Closes 11/15. Luna Theater, 620 S. 8th St.; 215-704-0033. $15-$25.

Rest, In Pieces 3-act play where each act explores how 2 members of a dysfunctional family deal with the passing of a third. Closes 11/23. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $30-$45.

Row After Row Dark comedy by Jessica Dickey, directed by David Bradley. Closes 11/9. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $27-$47.

Shakespeare's As You Like It Presented by Quintessence Theatre Group; in repertory with "Richard II." Closes 11/14. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-987-4450. quintessencetheatre.org. $27-$34; $25 seniors; $15 students.

Shakespeare's Richard II Presented by Quintessence Theatre Group; in repertory with "As You Like It." Closes 11/16. Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-987-4450. www.quintessencetheatre.org. $27-$34; $25 seniors; $15 students.

SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque Tour Punk-inspired variation on traditional burlesque. Closes 11/9. The Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA), 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. www.suicidegirls.com. $25.

The Death of a Salesman Drama by Arthur Miller. Closes 11/9. Latvian Society of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Society of Free Letts), 531 N. 7th St.; 215-965-4099. www.egopo.org. $25.

The Glass Menagerie Tennessee Williams play about a troubled family in Depression-era St. Louis. Closes 11/23. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $24-$35.

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? - National Tour 1-man show examining the differences between men & women. Closes 11/23. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. www.maleintellect.com/. $32.75-$42.75.

The Syringa Tree 2-woman play about a white South African, her black caretaker & the challenges of apartheid. Closes 11/9. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. $34-$38; $32-$36 seniors; $20 students and ages 30 and under.

Til Divorce Do Us Part: The Musical New comedy about the end of a relationship. Closes 12/7. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; reservations required: 215-923-0210. $45.

Family theater

Annie, Jr.

Shortened version of the musical about the adventures of a spirited red-haired orphan. Closes 12/28. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $15; $12 children.

Dream House (A Rainy Day Play) A woman returns to her childhood home as a storm moves in. Haunted by memories, she must use her imagination to deal with her fears. Closes 11/23. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl.; reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 1-800-595-4849. $15-$20.

Family Stages: The Wizard of Oz Join Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion & pals for a magical adventure down the Yellow Brick Road. Closes 11/15. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-886-9341. www.familystages.org. $12; $10 seniors; free under 3. Also Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 W. Main St., Trappe.

Peter Pan Stage adaptation of the J.M. Barrie story about the Darling siblings & their adventures in Neverland. Closes 11/9. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $25; $13 students with ID and youth 18 and under.

Pirate School! Show featuring puppetry, slapstick, magic tricks, cartoonlike sound effects & audience participation. Closes 11/8. Bucks County Performing Arts Center at Yardley Community Centre, 64 S. Main St., Morrisville; 215-493-3010. www.mypirateschool.com/mypirateschool/Home.html. $10.

Storytime: Cinderella Interactive take on the fairy tale. Closes 11/15. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $10.

Community theater

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Equivocation

Award-winning comedy/political thriller by Bill Cain. Closes 11/16. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694. $20; $17 seniors.

Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida Pop-rock musical. Closes 11/22. Narberth Community Theatre at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Ave.; 610-352-4823. $16-$19.

Glengarry Glen Ross David Mamet comedy about the ruthlessness of the real estate world. Closes 11/22. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $18.

Sweeney Todd Sondheim musical about a vengeful barber & his murderous plans. Closes 11/8. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $16; $8 children.

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Fast-paced show that unites all 200+ Grimm stories in a single production. Closes 11/23. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside; 215-572-2112.

The Color Purple Musical based on the award-winning novel by Alice Walker. Closes 11/8. The Grand Theatre, 405 S. Main St., Williamstown; 856-728-2120. www.roadcompany.com. $22-$25.

The Gin Game An elderly man & woman bond over a card game, but their respective issues soon cause problems. Closes 11/8. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, NJ; reservations required: 609-466-2766.

The Producers Mel Brooks musical. Presented by Methacton Community Theater. Closes 11/16. Shannondell Performing Arts Center, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Norristown; 610-489-6449. www.methactoncommunitytheater.org. $17.50; $14.25 seniors and students.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Based on the movie, this musical is filled with frisky flappers, zany characters & toe-tapping dance numbers. Closes 11/23. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; Box Office: 610-935-1920. $18; $15 students.

Classical Music

Orchestral/Chamber Music

Alessandra Tiraterra, Pianist

Rutgers University - Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; 856-225-2700. Free. 11/12. 12:15 pm.

Ballroom With a Twist Dance production choreographed by Louis van Amstel of "Dancing With the Stars." Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. www.ballroomwithatwist.com. $35-$65. 11/7-9.

Bryn Athyn Orchestra Concert of works by Tchaikovsky & Mozart. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 267-502-2700. www.baorchestra.org. $15; $12 seniors; $5 students; free under 12 with paid adult. 11/9. 3 pm.

Chester County Concert Band Community band. J.R. Fugett Middle School, 500 Ellis Ln., West Chester. www.cccband.org. $10; $7 seniors; free under 12. 11/9. 2:30 pm.

Dvorak's Violin Concerto Featuring the Abington Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Choir with Timothy Schwarz, violin, and John Sall, conductor. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington. Donations appreciated. 11/7. 7 pm.

Elizabeth Pitcairn, Violinist Performing on the Stradivarius made famous in 'The Red Violin.' Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. www.elizabethpitcairn.com. $5-$18. 11/9. 3 pm.

Immaculata Symphony: Joseph Gehring, Conductor Works by Rossini, Brahms & Edouard Lalo, featuring cellist Ovidiu Marinescu. Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd., Malvern; 610-647-4400 Ext 3473. www.immaculatasymphony.org. $15; $12 seniors; $8 students; free under 12. 11/8. 7:30 pm.

Serafin String Quartet Delaware-based quartet. Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont; 302-798-6632. www.serafinquartet.org. $35; $20 students. 11/9. 3 pm.

Stephen Robinson Guitarist. Settlement Music School - Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen St.; 215-336-0400. $10-$25. 11/9. 3 pm.

University of Delaware Presents: Serafin String Quartet Fall Concert Quartet in residence joined by pianist Julie Nishimura at Gore Recital Hall. University of Delaware - Roselle Center for the Arts, 110 Orchard St., Newark; Box Office: 302-831-2204. $15; $10 seniors, UD alumni, staff, and faculty; $5 students. 11/7. 8 pm.

Dance

Ailey II

One of the most popular & critically acclaimed companies in the country. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 1-800-374-7263.

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. $34-$64. 11/8. 7 pm.

Dance Now! Miami Genre-blending dance troupe from FL. Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ; 609-652-9000. $32. 11/8. 7:30 pm.