Theater

Professional/semi-professional

1776 Musical based on the country's founding fathers in the days before July 4, 1776. W/music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Closes 7/5. Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org.

Alice on the Edge East Lynne Theater Company presents 4 witty one-acts by cutting-edge playwright Alice Gerstenberg. Closes 7/25. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; RSVP: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org. $28; $23 seniors; $13 students; free for children 12 & under.

The Altos Interactive "whodunit" that spoofs 'The Sopranos.' Closes 6/27. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381. www.thebroadwaytheatre.org. $15-$30.

Bare: A Pop Opera Musical about 2 high school boys who fall in love. Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival event. Closes 6/27. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-627-6483. www.pgltf.org. $20; $10 students.

Chronicles of Cape May Jackson D'Catur, aka 'The Old Fogey,' relates his comic influence on events throughout Cape May history. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $15. 6/29 8 pm.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Fast-paced show taking viewers through all of Shakespeare's works in one sitting. Closes 6/28. Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org. $40-$49.

Delaware All-State Theatre: West Side Story Musical about an illicit romance & conflicts between an American & Puerto Rican gang. Music by Bernstein & lyrics by Sondheim. Closes 6/28. DuPont Theatre, W. 10th St. at North St. Market, Wilmington; 800-338-0881; 302-656-4401; www.duponttheatre.com. jalexanderproductions.com. $15-$40.

Doubt Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by John Patrick Shanley. Closes 6/28. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. www.peopleslight.org. $29; $26 seniors & children.

Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits Hilarious skewering of some of the biggest Broadway hits of all time. Closes 6/28. Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org. $30.

Friends Are Forever Tale of 3 close friends whose new partners try, with mixed results, to fit in. Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival event. Closes 6/27. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-627-6483. www.pgltf.org. $20; $10 students.

Fully Committed Comedy about an out-of-work actor manning a popular restaurant's reservation line. Closes 7/11. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. www.montgomerytheater.org. Preview performance: $19; $17 seniors.

Grey Gardens Based on the true story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' reclusive aunt & cousin. Closes 6/28. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com. $51-$70.

InterAct Theater Company: Little Lamb Drama about a gay couple who wish to adopt a child. Closes 6/28. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-4330. www.interacttheatre.org. $24-$28; $21-$24 seniors; $17-$19 students.

It Was a Very Good Year Featuring great pop standards of the '50s & '60s. Closes 6/28. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. www.brtstage.org. $29; $10 students.

The Music Man A con artist posing as salesman plots to scam a town, but things go awry when he falls for a local woman. Closes 7/19. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $25.

My Fair Lady Lerner & Loewe musical about the romance between Professor Henry Higgins & Eliza Doolittle. Closes 6/28. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $25.

Nunsense A group of nuns put on a variety show to pay for the burials of 52 of their colleagues, who were accidentally poisoned. Closes 6/28. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. www.hedgerowtheatre.org. $20-$30; $17-$27 seniors & students; $12 children.

The Producers Comedy about a Broadway producer & accountant who team up to scam their investors. Closes 7/19. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org. $10-$70.

Ragtime Tells the tale of 3 families during the first years of the 20th century. Closes 7/3. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $30; $20 children 12 & under.

Respect: A Musical Journey Musical celebration of how women have changed as reflected in the best songs of the past 100 years. Extended to 6/28. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-654-0200. www.act2.org. $30-$35.

Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare '70 presents this tragic love story. Closes 7/5. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor; 609-570-3333. www.shakespeare70.org. $14; $12 seniors; $10 students & children.

Say Goodnight Gracie Play about George Burns' life, career & relationship w/wife Gracie Allen. Closes 7/18. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.saygoodnightgracie.net. $35; $25 seniors; $12.50 students.

Spring Awakening Tony-winning musical about teenage self discovery & budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of 3 teenagers. Closes 6/28. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999. springawakening.com. $25-$100.

Well Tony-nominated comedy by Lisa Kron. Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival event. Closes 6/26. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-627-6483. www.pgltf.org. $20; $10 students.

Family theater

Cinderella Classic fairy about a girl, her fairy godmother, the royal ball & a glass slipper. Closes 8/23. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $10.

Cinderella Stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Closes 8/1. Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org.

Cinderella's Princess Birthday Party Fun, interactive show. Kids are invited to dress in costume. Closes 7/25. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211, www.hedgerowtheatre.org. www.hedgerowtheatre.org. $11; $9 children.

Snow White The classic tale of a young girl, the 7 dwarves she befriends & the machinations of an evil queen. Closes 6/28. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $10.

Theatre Horizon: Honk! Olivier-award winning show about a young duck on a search for acceptance. Closes 7/2. Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. www.theatrehorizon.org. $24; $22 seniors; $18 students; $15 children under 18.

Willy Wonka Jr. Stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'Charlie & the Chocolate Factory' w/music from the movie. Closes 6/28. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. www.mediatheatre.org. $12; $10 children.

Winnie the Pooh Twilight Productions presents this tale of Christopher Robin, Pooh, Rabbit, Piglet & more. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies; 609-494-1241. www.lbifoundation.org. $5 donation suggested. 6/30 7 pm.

Community theater

Arden Shakespeare Gild: The Comedy of Errors Comedy about twins separated at birth & mistaken identity. Closes 6/27. Frank Stephens Memorial Theatre, Harvey Rd., Arden; 302-475-3126. www.ardenshakespearegild.org. $10; $5 children 12 & under.

Drowning Sorrows A mystery without a murder by Douglas Post. Closes 6/27. Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro; RSVP: 215-675-6774. www.thevillageplayers.com. $10-$12.

Falsettos Follows the exploits of Marvin, a neurotic bisexual who decides to leave his family & begin a new life with his friend. Closes 6/27. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; 610-935-1920. www.forgetheatre.org. $15; $12 students 18 & under.

Jake's Women Neil Simon's play about a daydreaming writer who is suffering from a marital crisis. Closes 6/27. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-9913. www.thestagecrafters.org. $15; $13 students.

The Wiz No, you're not in Kansas anymore. Ease on down the road for this soulful, Tony-winning update of 'The Wizard of Oz.' Closes 6/28. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 610-970-1199. www.tripac.org. $12-$21.

Dinner theater

Amish Vows in Paradise The story of an Amish couple's wedding & the surrounding humor, joys & sorrows. Closes 7/25. Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre, 15 N. Bridge St., Christiana; RSVP: 610-593-7013. www.freedomchapeldinnertheatre.com. $30; $49 includes dinner.

Without a Cue: Deadly Dancing Murder mystery parody set in the summer of 1963. Closes 8/29. Cock 'n Bull Restaurant at Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4051. www.peddlersvillage.com. www.withoutacue.com. $47.95.

Classical Music

Orchestral

Kennett Symphony: Hooray for Hollywood Music from popular films including 'Star Wars,' Disney flicks, westerns & more. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square; 610-444-6363. www.kennettsymphony.org. $35; $10 students; includes Gardens admission & parking. 6/27 7:30 pm.

Lower Merion Symphony Orchestra Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont; 610-527-0200. www.lowermerionsymphony.org. Donations accepted. 6/28 3 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Best of Romantic Works by Brahms, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Tchaikovsky & Wagner. Rossen Milanov conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $33-$58. 6/26 7 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Firebird & the Four Seasons Works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Stravinsky & Theofanidis w/Curtis Institute student Yu-Chien Tseng on violin. Rossen Milanov & Lio Kuokman conduct. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52nd St. & Parkside Ave.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$50. 7/1 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mozart & Midsummer Works by Mozart, Lutoslawski, Mendelssohn & Saint-Saens w/Curtis Institute students Christina & Michelle Naughton on piano. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52nd St. & Parkside Ave.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$50. 6/30 8 pm.

*FREE* Philadelphia Orchestra: Neighborhood Concert Works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Verdi & Wagner. Rossen Milanov conducts. Gallagher Athletic & Recreation Center, 4201 Henry Ave.; 215-893-1988. www.philorch.org. 6/27 7 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: The Legendary Beethoven All-Beethoven program w/Curtis Institute student Benjamin Beilman on violin & Curtis grad Kyu Yeon Kim on piano. Rossen Milanov conducts. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52nd St. & Parkside Ave.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $10-$50. 6/29 8 pm.

Chamber music/recitals

Anna Marie Ahn Petersen, Violist Prokofiev, Bach, Glazunov & Granados. Our Lady of the Angels Church, 106 E. Mechanic St., Cape May; 609-465-3963. www.accesstoart.org. www.ourladyoftheangels.net. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. 6/27 8 pm.

Delaware Chamber Music Festival: Ladies First! Ingrid Arauc, Silvia Glickman, Fanny Mendelssohn & Beethoven. Wilmington Music School, 4101 N. Washington St., Wilmington; 302-442-0572. www.dcmf.org. $22; $18 seniors; $10 students 7 & over; free for children 6 & under. 6/26 7:30 pm.

Delaware Chamber Music Festival: Spanish Flavor Teresa Carreno, Falla, Sarasate, Granados & Turina. Wilmington Music School, 4101 N. Washington St., Wilmington; 302-442-0572. www.dcmf.org. $22; $18 seniors; $10 students 7 & over; free for children 6 & under. 6/28 3 pm.

Di Wu, Pianist Van Cliburn finalist. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square; 610-388-1000, 215-735-7161. Included in garden admission. 7/1 7:30 pm.

*FREE* Dolce Suono: Metal & Wood Band Flute, guitar, viola & bass. Works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, Bernstein, Joplin & more. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St.; 267-252-1803. www.dolcesuono.com. 6/27 7:30 pm.

Elisa Matthews, Soprano Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. www.elisamatthews.com. $10. 6/27 7 pm.

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