Performance and classical music listings

 4000 Miles A young man moves in with his elderly grandmother, but getting along proves to be a challenge. Closes 2/23. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $27-$42.

 Bee-luther-hatchee Drama about racial identity & looking for meaning in the country's difficult history. Closes 2/7. Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-9913. $12.50-$20.

Cherokee Trouble brews among a group of campers when 1 of their own goes missing. Closes 2/8. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. $39-$49; $34-$44 seniors; $19.50-$24.50 ages 20-29; $10-$24.50 students.

Fences August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a family clinging to their dreams while dealing with societal changes. Closes 2/9. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20-$87.50.

Footloose Stage musical based on the movie. Closes 2/8. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ; 609-704-5012. $30-$40.

Ghosts Ibsen play offers scathing commentary on 19th-century morality. Closes 2/9. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $26-$46; $26 children 17 and under.

Gilbert & Sullivan's Patience Musical satire of posers and fad followers. Closes 2/9. West Chester University - Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, University Ave., West Chester; 610-269-5499. $7-$23.

InterAct Theatre Company: Gidion's Knot Drama by Johanna Adams. Closes 2/9. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8077. interacttheatre.org/. $32-$36; $27-$31 seniors; $15 students.

Mrs. Independent Written by Priest Tyaire. Closes 2/16. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. www.mrsindependenttheplay.com. $39.50-$59.50.

Nickel and Dimed Written by Joan Holden; directed by Aaron Oster. Closes 2/16. Rutgers University - Camden Center for the Arts, 311 N. 5th St., Camden; 856-225-2700. $12; $10 seniors, Rutgers faculty/staff/alumni; $7 non-Rutgers students.

Ondine Presented by the Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium. Closes 3/2. Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-285-0472. www.idiopathicridiculopathyconsortium.org. $15-$22.

Other Desert Cities A writer's plan to pen a book about her family's history causes strife among her relatives. Closes 3/2. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

Peek-a-Boo Revue Philadelphia's premier burlesque show. Closes 2/8. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.peekaboorevue.com. $20.

Scorned Presented by the Garden of Eden Productions. Closes 2/9. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. $20; $15 under 18.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School Based on the book series by Louis Sachar. Closes 2/15. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $32-$36; $20-$22 children 13-18; $16-$18 under 12.

Snowglobe Amanda Schoonover & Charlotte Northeast star in a new comedy by Nicholas Wardigo. Closes 2/9. Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St.; 347-644-7577. $25; $17 seniors and students.

The Bearded Ladies Innovative cabaret troupe whose performances incorporate songs, props, costume changes & drag. 2/7-8. Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. $20-$30.

The Diary of Anne Frank A powerful memoir of a young Jewish girl's experiences during WWII. Closes 2/16. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $25-$42.

The Philadelphia Burlesque Bombshells in Season of Love Graduates of Fit & Fab Studios get to strut, shimmy & shake their way onto the burlesque scene. Closes 2/9. Legendary Dobbs, 304 South St. philadelphiaburlesquebombshell.eventbrite.com. $10.

The Pillowman Dark comedy by Martin McDonagh. Closes 2/8. Luna Theater, 620 S. 8th St.; 215-704-0033. $15-$25.

The School for Lies David Ives' take on Moliere's 'The Misanthrope.' Closes 2/23. Villanova University - Vasey Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova; 610-519-7474. www.villanovatheatre.org. $23-$25; $21-$23 seniors.

  The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Presented by Lantern Theater Company. Closes 3/16. St. Stephen's Church, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. lanterntheater.org. $20-$56.

To Be Young, Gifted and Black Celebration of the writings of Lorraine Hansberry. Part of MCCC's Black History Month events. Closes 2/9. Mercer County Community College - James Kerney Campus, 102 N. Broad St., Trenton; 609-570-3333. $18; $16 seniors; $8 students.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding Hilarious, interactive Italian-style comedy. Closes 3/29. Valley Forge Casino, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 800-660-8462. www.tonyandtina.com. $95-$125.

True West Dark comedy by Sam Shepard. Presented by Theatre Exile. Closes 2/23. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl.; 215-218-4022. www.theatreexile.org. $20-$50; $10; $15 students.

Tuesdays With Morrie Theatrical adaptation of the best-selling book by Mitch Albom. Closes 2/16. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. $36-$46; $28.80-$36.80 military; $10 students and children.

Vanities The story of three close friends as they contend with pivotal moments in their lives. Closes 2/9. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20-$34; $20-$31 seniors; $15 students.

Water by the Spoonful Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Quiara Alegria Hudes. Closes 3/16. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$48.

Why I'm Scared of Dance Touching comedy that uses dance as a metaphor for life as it explores the field's challenges. Closes 2/8. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $30.

Aladdin A street urchin sets out on a magical adventure with the aid of a genie & a flying carpet. Closes 2/9. Delaware Children's Theatre, 1014 Delaware Ave., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-655-1014. $13.

Alexander, Who's Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move Stage adaptation of the Judith Viorst book. Closes 2/8. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$16.

Rumpelstiltskin Funny musical take on the fairy tale. Closes 2/23. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $12; $10 children.

Theatreworks USA: Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Theatrical adaptation of the Judith Viorst book. Closes 2/9. Cumberland County College - Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine & Performing Arts Center, Sherman Ave. & College Dr., Vineland, NJ; 856-692-8499. www.theatreworksusa.org. $5.

Theatreworks USA: Henry & Mudge Theatrical adaptation of Cynthia Rylant's best-selling books. Closes 2/7. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. www.theatreworksusa.org. $6-$9.

9 to 5 Musical adaptation of the film comedy. Closes 2/15. Peddie School - Mount Burke Theater, S Main St., Hightstown, NJ; 609-944-7550. $10.

Guys & Dolls Hit musical based on Damon Runyon's New York. Closes 2/8. McKinley Elementary School, 370 Cedar Rd., Elkins Park.

Our Lady of 121st Street A nun's body goes missing at her viewing, causing consternation among her mourners. Closes 2/8. Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore; TheaterMania: 866-811-4111. $10.

Over the River & Through the Woods Family comedy about grandparents trying to convince their grandson not to move across the country. Closes 2/15. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $13-$16; $6-$8 children.

Sit Musical about the sit-ins of the 1960's, plus a marketplace featuring wares from local African American businesses. Closes 2/8. Cherry Hill High School West, 2101 Chapel Ave. W., Cherry Hill. Free.

The Off Broad Street Players: Grease Theatrical production based on the movie musical. Closes 2/9. The Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville, NJ. www.obsp.org. $20; $17 seniors and children 16 and under.

The Way Home: An Asian American Play Reading Series A theatrical performance on what home means to the Asian American community. Closes 2/10. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. Donation suggested: $5-$10.

Twelfth Night Presented by Newtown Arts Company. Closes 2/19. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3859. $17-$20.

Murder in Twelve Steps The eccentric members of a behavior addiction support group become suspects in a murder. Ongoing. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. $45.95.

Astral Artists: Astral in Wonderland Concert of works inspired by children's tales & folkloric characters. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St.; 215-735-6999. astralartists.org. $20-$30; $18-$25 seniors; $5 students 30 and under. 2/9. 3 pm.

Brentano String Quartet Group became the first string quartet to serve as resident artists at Princeton. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; Reservations required: 609-258-9220. www.brentanoquartet.com. Free. 2/13.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Haydn & Legrand Works by Rameau, Legrand & Haydn, w/Dirk Brosse conducting & Catherine Michel on harp. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.chamberorchestra.org. $24-$81. 2/9, 2/10.

Classical Revolution Delaware Group's goal is to introduce people to classical music through performances at nontraditional venues. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington. www.classicalrevolution.org. Free. 2/12.

Harpeth Rising Americana quartet whose instrumentation is cello, banjo, fiddle & hand drums. Chaplin's: The Music Cafe, 66 N. Main St., Spring City; 610-792-4110. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 2/13. 8 pm.

Isaac Bustos, Guitarist Classical guitarist from Nicaragua. Settlement Music School - Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen St.; 215-336-0400. $25; $15 seniors and students; free under 12. 2/9. 3 pm.

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra One of the oldest community orchestras in the area. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. www.lansdowneso.org. $18; $15 seniors; $5 students with ID. 2/9.

Matthew Bengtson, Pianist Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. Free. 2/7. 4:15 pm.

PCMS Concert: Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet Works by Mozart, Aho, Milhaud & Nielsen. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24; $10 students. 2/13. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: All Rachmaninoff W/the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Vladimir Jurowski conducts. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $53-$156. 2/13.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Ax, From Bach to Strauss Concert of works by Bach, Strauss & Mahler, w/featured artist Emanuel Ax on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org. $48-$146. 2/7, 2/8.

Princeton Sound Kitchen Contemporary music artists & ensembles perform works by students in Princeton's composition PhD program. Princeton University - Taplin Auditorium, Washington Rd., Princeton. www.princeton.edu. Free. 2/11. 8 pm.

Songs of Seasons and Cetaceans Features Jeremy Gill's 'Helian' (poetry by Georg Trakl), George Crumb's 'Vox Balaenae' (Voice of the Whale) and Bernard Rand's Walcott Songs. Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. Free. 2/9. 7:30 pm.

Temple University Symphony Orchestra: Luis Biava, Conductor Works by Brahms, Neikirk & de Falla. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 1-800-298-4200. Free. 2/13. 7:30 pm.

The Chestnut Hill Historical Society: Houses of Worship Learn the historical context of the church followed by an organ recital. Christ Ascension Lutheran Church, 8300 Germantown Ave. Free will offering. 2/9. 4 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Amelia Goes to the Ball 1-act comic opera by Menotti. Dock Woods Community Center, 275 Dock Dr., Lansdale; 215-224-0257. $25. 2/9. 2:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: La Rondine 3-act comic opera from Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257. $25. 2/8. 4 pm.

H.M.S. Pinafore Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn; 856-858-5230. $26-$36. 2/7-9.

Opera Philadelphia: Ainadamar Grammy-winning debut opera from Argentina's Osvaldo Golijov. Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.operaphila.org. $10-$232. 2/7, 2/9, 2/12.

Singing Circle for People Impacted by Cancer Join other singers led by composer, performer & educator Julia Haines. No talent is necessary - just a willingness to have fun. Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (formerly the Wellness Community of Philadelphia), 4100 Chamounix Dr.; 215-879-7733. Free. 2/11.

Vox Renaissance Consort Lively, costumed, period instrument performances of Renaissance vocal music & court dance. Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul, 18th St. voxamadeus.org. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. 2/7. 8 pm.

BalletX Winter Series 2014 Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. $22-$40. 2/12, 2/13.

Chinese New Year Spectacular Annual show featuring folk dancing, music, martial arts, acrobatics & more. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20. 2/8. 7 pm.

NIA: The Joy of Movement for People Impacted by Cancer Dance, martial arts & healing arts combine in NIA. Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (formerly the Wellness Community of Philadelphia), 4100 Chamounix Dr.; Reservations required: 215-879-7733. Free. 2/11.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Serenade & Other Dances Program of works set to the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Michael Kamen & Mozart. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. www.paballet.org. $30-$125. 2/7-9.

State Ballet Theatre of Russia: Sleeping Beauty Popular Tchaikovsky ballet featuring choreography of Marius Petipa. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787. $20-$60. 2/7. 7:30 pm.

Eddie Bruce Cabaret musician with over 25 years experience. SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. Free.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra: Broadway Pops Concert of show tunes w/guest Michael Feinstein. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-9220. princetonsymphony.org. $35-$90. 2/8. 8 pm.