Performance and classical music listings

A Thousand Clowns An unemployed man's eccentric habits irk his relatives & earn him a visit from social workers with problems of their own. Closes 7/13. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $24-$35.

Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps 4 actors play over 150 roles in this comedic take on the Hitchcock film. Closes 8/17. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $20-$34; $20-$31 seniors; $15 students.

Bach at Leipzig A group of musicians resort to devious ends while competing for a coveted job position. Closes 8/10. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $26-$46; $26 children 17 and under.

Brothers of the Knight: A Toe-Tapping Musical A group of brothers sneak out every night to dance until dawn, against their father's wishes. Closes 7/6. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. $28-$78.

Cape May Stage: Moon Over Buffalo Married stage actors see a chance for stardom when they learn a famous Hollywood director is coming to town. Closes 8/1. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students. Also  pay-what-you-can.

Colin Quinn Unconstitutional Quinn offers his comedic perspective on our national character, from predator drones to the Kardashians. Closes 7/6. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. www.colinquinnunconstitutional.com. $49-$54.

Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company: Twelfth Night Outdoor performance of the Shakespeare comedy about shipwrecked twins plagued by cases of mistaken identity. Closes 7/10. Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. Free.

Deathtrap A renowned playwright with writer's block cooks up a sinister scheme to keep his career afloat. Closes 7/13. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. $29-$59.50.

Fiddler on the Roof The story of Jewish milkman Tevye & his family as they go about their lives in a turn-of-the-century Russian village. Closes 7/27. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $45.

Guys & Dolls Hit musical from the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company, featuring the Ocean City Pops. Closes 7/10. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9291. oceancitytheatrecompany.com. $25-$30.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying '60s 'big business' satire about a man climbing the corporate ladder. Closes 7/13. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $10-$95.

Jekyll & Hyde Musical based on the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. Closes 7/6. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $45.

Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix Trained dog act with comedic bent. Closes 7/8. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. $10.

The First Fifty Years The ups & downs of a married couple in 7 scenes from 1872, 7 years after the end of the Civil War. Closes 7/19. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students; free 12 and under.

Disney's Beauty & the Beast Theatrical adaptation of the movie musical. Closes 8/31. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. www.downtownpac.com. $13.

Disney's Cinderella Kids Theatrical adaptation of the animated film. Closes 7/6. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ; 267-885-9857. $5.

Disney's Cinderella Kids Theatrical adaptation of the animated film. Closes 8/17. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. $15; $12 children.

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 7/10. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-886-9341. www.familystages.org. $12; $10 seniors; free under 3.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: Cinderella Stage adaptation of the fairy tale. Closes 8/2. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley; 610-282-9455. www.pashakespeare.org.

PHIT Kids Presents StoryUP! Philly improvisers create a funny & magical hour of adventure based on ideas & stories from kids in the audience. 1st Sun. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. www.storyupphilly.com. $8 advance; $10 day of show.

Sciencetellers: Dragons & Dreams Educational performance troupe whose shows incorporate storytelling, comedy & science experiments. Closes 7/10. Southampton Free Library, 947 Street Rd., Southampton. Free.

Snow White & the Seven Dwarves Musical adaptation of the fairy tale. Closes 8/3. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ; 609-492-9477. $13.

Steel Summer Camp Experience Theater camp for children. Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown; 610-970-1199. $229-$449.

Storybook Musical Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood Follow the adventures of Red as she travels to her grandmother's house & faces off against the Big Bad Wolf. Various dates. Jewish Community Center - Klein Branch, 10100 Jamison Ave.; 215-659-8550. www.storybookmusical.org. $14; $12 children.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 2 competing con men set out to swindle the same young heiress. Closes 7/26. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, NJ; reservations required: 609-466-2766.

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: The Promise of Freedom Independence Day concert featuring music by Copland, Tchaikovsky, John Philip Sousa & more. Avalon Community Hall, Avalon Ave., Avalon, NJ. bayatlanticsymphony.org. Free. 7/4. 7 pm.

Classical Revolution Delaware Group's goal is to introduce more people to classical music through performances at nontraditional venues. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington. www.classicalrevolution.org. Free. 7/9.

Doug Gefvert, Carillonneur Gefvert is chapel's official carillonneur. Carillon Concerts at Washington Memorial Chapel, Rte. 23, Valley Forge. Free. 7/9. 7:30 pm.

The Mantras Psychedelic/punk/thrash trio from Washington DC. One Art Community Center (formerly Wall Street International), 1431-39 N. 52d St. $10-$20. 7/9. 9 pm.

The U.S. Army Band Members of the armed forces perform. Veterans Plaza, 21st Street and Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ. www.usarmyband.com. 7/5. 7 pm.

West Philadelphia Orchestra 15 Philly musicians play an eclectic, vibrant mix inspired by Eastern European styles. Underground Arts at the Wolf Building, 1200 Callowhill St. www.westphiladelphiaorchestra.com. $8. 7/10. 10 pm.

Amici Opera Company: La Cena Delle Beffe 4-act opera by Giordano. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257. $20. 7/5. 4 pm.

Amici Opera Company: Zaza Leoncavallo opera about a French music hall singer who discovers her lover is married. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257. $20. 7/6. 3 pm.

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. 7/8.

BalletX Philadelphia company updates ballet for the new century. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. www.balletx.org. $35-$40; $30-$33 seniors; $22-$25 students. 7/9, 7/10.

Dance Xplosion Competition Dancers of all ages compete in a wide range of categories & styles. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; Box Office: 609-729-9000. www.dancexplosiontalent.com. Free. 7/7-10.

Dancing on the Schuylkill Workshop on an island in the middle of the Schuylkill. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; www.alieandthebrigade.org. $250. 7/8.

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. 7/8.