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Theater Professional/semi-professional All Shook Up A musical revue, loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', featuring over 20 Elvis Presley classics. Closes 8/8. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381. www.thebroadwaytheatre.org. $25.

Theater

Professional/semi-professional

All Shook Up

A musical revue, loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', featuring over 20 Elvis Presley classics. Closes 8/8. Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; 856-384-8381.

» READ MORE: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

. $25.

A Chorus Line The story of a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. Closes 8/16. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $25.

Helpful Hints Susan Tischler presents her adaptation of Mae Savell Croy's 'Putnam's Household Handbook' published in 1916. Closes 8/23. Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May; 609-884-8409; www.eastlynnetheater.org. $23; $13 students; free for children under 13.

Jill Donnelly: Amnesia & Attempted Murder A woman survives being pushed down the stairs, but wakes up with amnesia. 10 characters fill in the details for her. Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St.; 267-233-1556. www.phillyimprov.com. $10. 8/7 8 pm.

Little Shop of Horrors Musical about a carnivorous plant with a taste for people. Closes 8/16. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $30; $20 children 12 & under.

Never the Sinner: The Leopold & Loeb Story Crime drama based on the true story of Richard Loeb, Nathan Leopold & the murder of a 14-year-old boy. Closes 8/30. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909. www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org. $20; $18 seniors; $15 students.

The Ransom of Red Chief Stage adaptation of the O. Henry story. Closes 9/5. 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.

Social Security Family dysfunction & personality conflicts in 1980s-era Manhattan. Closes 8/29. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May; 609-884-1341. www.capemaystage.com. $35; $25 seniors; $12.50 students.

Table for Two New work by emerging Bucks County playwright/director Lesley Grigg. New Hope Arts Center, 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope; 609-397-8403. www.newhopeartsinc.org. $5. 8/9 7-9 pm.

Family theater

Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party

Fun interactive show based on the popular TV program. Closes 8/14. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100.

» READ MORE: www.nickjr.com/grownups/home/shows/blue/bclivetour

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$8.

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.

Disney Spectacular Includes songs from many Disney favorites. Closes 8/7. Dennis Flyer Theatre, 200 College Dr., Blackwood; 856-227-3091; 856-227-7200. www.mainstage.org. $9-$11.

The Drowsy Chaperone, Jr. The story of a Broadway star in search of her true love plays out in a musical theater fan's living room. Closes 8/9. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. www.st94.com. $8.

Storybook Musical Theatre: Rapunzel Original musical about a girl with long locks trapped in a tower with no way out. Closes 8/8. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; RSVP: 215-659-8550. www.storybookmusical.org. $12; $10 children.

The Wizard of Oz Follow Dorothy's adventures along the Yellow Brick Road as she meets various colorful characters. Closes 8/8. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. $8.

The Wizard of Oz Follow Dorothy's adventures along the Yellow Brick Road. Closes 8/30. Surflight Theatre, Beach & Engleside Ave., Beach Haven; 609-492-9477. www.surflight.org. $10.

Community theater

Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches

This play by Tony Kushner begins in 1985, when AIDS is branded as an epidemic. Closes 8/15. Fusion Performing Arts Center, 1931 Olney Ave., Cherry Hill; 856-424-8836.

» READ MORE: www.fusionschool.com

. $16; $13 seniors.

Anything Goes A motley crew of characters sing & tap their way across the Atlantic. Closes 8/8. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. www.haddonfieldplayers.com. $10.

Godspell Voorhees Theatre presents this unique reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance & love. Closes 8/15. Voorhees Middle School, 1000 Holly Oak Dr., Voorhees; 856-795-5566 Ext. 5821. www.voorheestheatre.org. $11.

*FREE* Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society: Murder Mystery Art Stroll Interactive "whodunit" takes place outside the Genesis Building during Arts Stroll. Historic Kennett Square, 106 W. State St., Kennett Square; 610-444-8188. www.historickennettsquare.com. 8/7 6:45 pm.

Rancocas Valley Interfaith Players: The Music Man A con artist poses as a band organizer to scam money from a town, but ends up falling for a local. Closes 8/9. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 260 High St., Mount Holly; 609-346-8260. www.rvip.org. $10 advance; $12 day of show.

Rent Follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. Closes 8/15. Villa Victoria Academy, 376 W Upper Ferry Rd., Ewing; 609-882-1700. www.ShadowEntertainmentOnline.com. $15.

Shakespeare in the Park Presentation of 'Romeo & Juliet' by Theatre Horizon's Young Company of Actors. Bryn Mawr Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr; 610-864-4303. www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com. $10 donation accepted; free for children 16 & under. 8/8 7 pm.

Stage Stormers: Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Set in the French countryside, this adaptation is true to the vision of Charles Perrault's classic story. Closes 8/8. Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore; 610-495-0098, www.stagestormers.com. www.stagestormers.com. $9.50.

Stage Stormers: The Big Bad Musical The audience plays the jury & must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy-tale world. Closes 8/9. Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore; 610-495-0098, www.stagestormers.com. www.stagestormers.com. $9.50.

Dinner theater

Thoroughly Modern Millie

A Midwestern girl arrives in New York determined to take the town by storm. Closes 10/10. New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown; 302-475-2313.

» READ MORE: www.newcandlelighttheatre.com

. $32-$55.

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

*FREE*

West Philadelphia Orchestra

15 talented Philly musicians playing an eclectic, vibrant mix of music inspired by Eastern European styles. Gold Star Park, Wharton St.; 215-988-8800,

» READ MORE: www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org

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» READ MORE: www.westphiladelphiaorchestra.com

. 8/13 7-8:30 pm.

Chamber music/recitals

Baroque Chamber Music Concert

Arias, cantatas & sonatas by Handel, Bach & Buxtehude. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2086 Parkview Ave., Abington; 215-659-2642.

» READ MORE: www.holytrinity.net

. Donations accepted. 8/9 4 pm.

Max Kenworthy & Nicholas Grigsby: Four Hands/Four Feet Handel, Merlek & Wagner. Philadelphia Cathedral, 3723 Chestnut St.; 215-386-0234. www.philadelphiacathedral.org. Donations accepted. 8/12 12:30 pm.

Southampton Chamber Music Society Music for flute, viola & harp by Mozetich, LaSala, Molnar & Steinberg. North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Rd., Churchville; 215-357-4723. www.cdcharp.com/SCMS.htm. $14; $9 students & seniors. 8/9 3 pm.

*FREE* Summer Carillon Concert Series Featuring Ed Nassor of Arlington, Va. Rain or shine. Please bring blanket, lawn chair, snacks or dinner. Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge National Historical Park, Rte. 23, Valley Forge; 610-265-5211. www.washingtonmemorialchapel.org. 8/12 7:30 pm.

Opera/Choral

Amici Opera: La Cena delle Beffe

Umberto Giordano opera, fully staged. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 215-224-0257.

» READ MORE: www.thegardenchurch.org

. $20 advance; $22 day of show; $20 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 12 & under. 8/9 2:30 pm.

*FREE* Bella Sorella Soprano duo that combines the best of operatic & contemporary styles. Central Park, 425 Wells Rd., Doylestown; 215-348-9915. 8/12 7 pm.

Concert Operetta Theater: The Chocolate Soldier 3-act operetta based on 'Arms & the Man' by George Bernard Shaw. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9291, 215-389-0648. www.concertoperetta.com. $10-$15. 8/9 8 pm.

Delaware Valley Opera: La Boheme Roxborough High School, 6498 Ridge Ave.; 215-745-4171. www.dvopera.org. $20; $18 students & seniors. 8/8 8 pm.

Other performances

Joe Conklin

The Devon Theater, 6333 Frankford Ave.; 215-338-6300;

» READ MORE: www.devontheater.org

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» READ MORE: www.joeconklin.com

. Sold out. 8/13 8 pm.