Performance and classical music listings

1812 Productions: The Shoplifters

Philly premiere of Morris Panych's comedy as part of the 2015 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Closes 9/20. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-592-9560.

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;  $28-$42.

Blacklist Burlesque: Game of Thrones - Burlesque is Coming Playfully risque take on the characters from the HBO show. Closes 8/29. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.   $12-$15.

Defending the Caveman One-man comedy performance that examines the battle of the sexes. Closes 9/13. Independence Seaport Museum - Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 855-448-7469 (HIT SHOW). www.cavemania.com.   $45-$65.

East Lynne Theater Company: Huckleberry Finn World premiere adaptation of the Mark Twain story. Closes 9/5. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May; Reservations required: 609-884-5898. www.eastlynnetheater.org/huckleberry-finn.html.   $30; $25 seniors; $15 students.

FringeArts: Toneelgroep Amsterdam - After the Rehearsal/Persona Dutch ensemble presents stage reimaginings of 2 Ingmar Bergman screenplays. Closes 9/5. 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St.; 215-413-1318.   $35.

Murder in Dixie A rich boy from Philadelphia's Main Line is engaged to a poor orphaned girl from the Deep South. As their families gather for her hometown's county fair, will their plans to break them up succeed? Between his gold-digging stepmother and social-climbing chauffeur, and her scheming sister and manipulative guardian, the stage is set for an outrageous battle royale to rival the Hatfields and the McCoys. And what secrets are the soon-to-be newlyweds keeping from each other? One thing's for sure...nobody expected that, in between the hog-calling contest and the three-legged race, somebody would resort to murder. Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard St.; Mystery Dinner Theatre Box Office: 215-238-1313. www.bistroromano.com/mystery-theatre.   $48.95.

Sweet Charity A young woman looks for romance in '60's-era NY. Closes 8/30. Washington Crossing State Park - Open Air Theatre, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville; 267-885-9857.   $15; $12 seniors; $10 children 12 and under.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Tony-winning show about an eclectic group of adolescents participating in a spelling competition. Closes 9/6. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.   $29-$85.

The Phenomenal Animals: Cymbeline Reimagined 4-person take on Shakespeare's classic tale of love, war, intrigue & cross-dressing. Closes 8/30. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 800-595-4849 (4TIX). www.phenomenalanimals.squarespace.com. 

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe A bag lady goes on a magical journey of discovery. Closes 9/4. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341.   $38.

Walnut Street Theatre A fun, entertaining group of actors bring some of the world's favorite pieces to life. Closes 8/28. Rydal Park Retirement Center, 1515 The Fairway #1, Jenkintown; 215-376-6292.   Free.

Freshman Performing Arts Night

Penn student groups representing a diverse range of genres take the stage. Closes 8/28. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-893-3900.   $12.

Atlantic Coast Opera Festival: Fidelio

A cast of rising opera stars & musicians from the Philadelphia Symphony perform Beethoven's only opera. Stage One, 101 Plush Mills Rd., Wallingford; 484-983-7690.

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;  $25-$45; $18 seniors, students and children. 8/28.

Atlantic Coast Opera Festival: Fidelio A cast of rising opera stars & musicians from the Philadelphia Symphony perform Beethoven's only opera. Settlement Music School - Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen St.; 484-983-7690. www.AtlanticCoastOperaFestival.org.   $25-$45; $18 seniors, students and children. 8/29.

Dominick Chenes & Jeffrey Uhlig, Tenor & Pianist Concert of opera arias. Rydal Park Retirement Center, 1515 The Fairway #1, Jenkintown; Reservations required: 215-376-6292.   Free. 9/3. 7:30 pm.

Atlantic City Ballet: New Work Series

Boldly moving choreography forward, one step at a time. Now in its second year, the New Works Series continues to innovate, elevate and celebrate today's choreographers while showcasing the company's dancers, spotlighting their strength, athleticism and diversity. The New Works Series provides an opportunity for Atlantic City Ballet audiences to enjoy ground breaking premieres and is a unique platform for both choreographers and audiences to share and see work that is new. AC Ballet and Phyllis Papa are proud in their commitment to supporting the creation of new works, ever-vital for the perpetuation of dance. Claridge Hotel - Celebrity Theater, Park Pl., Atlantic City. acballet.org.   $40-$50; $34-$42.50 seniors; $20 students and children. 8/29, 8/30.

Beginning Belly Dance Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken.   $12. 8/31.

Chair Dance Fitness Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken.   $12. 8/31.

Fringe Festival Diverse array of music, dance & theater events presented by local & national performers. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. FringeArts.com.   9/3.

Real.Live.People.Durham: It's Not Me It's You Theatrical dance piece themed around relationship expectations. MilkBoy Philadelphia, 1100 Chestnut St. www.annasbarker.com.   $12-$15. 9/3.

Traditional Irish Music Session Features local set & step dancers & musicians. Those who play instruments are welcome to join in the fun. Plough & The Stars, 123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300.   Free. 8/30.

Dream Streets: Art in Wilmington 1970-1990

This landmark exhibition will plot the development of artistic trends within the Wilmington community and their relation to national creative trends during these two decades, showcasing craft and design, drawing, painting, performance art, photography, and sculpture. A comprehensive publication and a rich program of dance, film, music, and theatre will accompany the exhibition. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington.   Included in admission.

Miranda Sings Satirical internet persona created by Colleen Ballinger. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.