Performing Arts

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• DANCEBOOM! The sixth annual festival celebrating Philly's contemporary dance scene features three weeks of showcases on new works and guest artists including Chosen Dance Company, Kingsessing Morris Men Bridgman/Packer Dance, BALLETX and others. The fifth annual Motion Picture Series will also be represented. Curated by Terry Fox. Runs May 31-June 17, $10-$25, Wilma Theater, Broad & Spruce sts., 215-546-7824.
• KORESH DANCE COMPANY SPRING PERFORMANCE The Company premieres two new works: "Hidden Drives" by artistic director Ronen Koresh and "Embattled" by guest choreographer Robert Battle. Thu-Fri, May 24-25, 8pm, $23-$38, Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center, 3860 Walnut St., 215-898-3900.

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• CAROUSEL This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells the story of an unemployed carnival worker who is killed during an attempted robbery but given a second chance to make things work with his love. Runs through July 15, $10-$67.50, Walnut Street Theatre, 9th & Walnut sts., 215-574-3550.
• CHICAGO This parable about the American justice system features murderous chorus girls, slick defense lawyers and plenty of songs. Runs through July 15, $25-$47, The New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown DE, 302-475-2313.
• DAMES AT SEA This nostalgic musical parody tells the story of a songwriting sailor who saved the show and a hometown girl who finds fame and true love. Runs through June 2, $17-$25, The Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon NJ, 856-858-5230.
• THE FOUR OF US 1812 Productions presents a comedy about two friends, two careers and the hit novel that causes jealousy and strain in their friendship. Directed by Pete Pryor. Runs through June 17, $10-$32, St. Stephen's Theater, 10th and Ludlow sts., 215-592-9560.
• FRESH VOICES The Touchstone Theatre Apprentices present a program of original actor-created, ensemble-based works-in-progress. Runs through May 26, $8-$10, Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 610-867-1689.
• THE FULL MONTY Pants drop in Terrence McNally's musical adaptation of the 1997 British indie flick about six down-and-out steelworkers who decide to shake their moneymakers. Directed by Rob Del Colle. Runs through May 26, $15-$20, Academy Theatre, 146 Rt. 130, Bordentown, NJ, 609-291-9000.
• THE GREEN BIRD Curio Theatre Company presents a fantasy fairy tale about a king who returns from war, only to find his mother in his throne and his family done away with. Runs through May 26, $10-$22, Calvary Center, 48th & Baltimore sts., 215-525-1350.
• HAIR On the groundbreaking musical's 40th anniversary, Prince Music Theater stages this production about rebellious youths looking to change the world, singing the original hits "Aquarius," "Good Morning, Sunshine" and more. Directed by Richard M. Parison, Jr. Runs May 26-June 16, $35-$55, Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., 215-569-9700.
• I SENT A LETTER TO MY LOVE In this musical comedy set in 1955, a lonely woman places a correspondence hoping for a little romance, but her only response is from her brother. Directed by Frank Anzalone. Runs through June 10, $25-$40, Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-645-0200.
• LOOKINGGLASS ALICE An acrobatic interpretation of Lewis Carroll's topsy-turvy world, where Wonderland is ruled by a larger-than-life Red Queen, Humpty Dumpty actually falls from his ledge and little Alice defies gravity. Adapted and directed by David Catlin. Runs through June 10, $27-$45, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-922-1122.
• MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL This celebration of hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges and "The Change" includes hits such as "I Heard It Thru the Grapevine; You No Longer See 39" and "Stayin' Awake! Stayin' Awake!" Ongoing, $45, Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St., 215-923-0210.
• MINOR DEMONS The Playcrafters of Skippack presents a drama about a high-profile lawyer who returns to his hometown in order to slow his fast-track life, only to be confronted with moral issues concerning the legal system when he defends a murderer as his first case back. Runs through June 9, Playcrafters of Skippack, 2011 Store Rd., Skippack, 610-584-4005.
• OKLAHOMA! Cowboys do ballet and the highest bidder gets the girl in this classic Rodgers and Hammerstein. Runs through May 27, $22.50-$39, The Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media, 610-891-0100.
• ORSON'S SHADOW The Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the story of Orson Welles' attempts to bring Ionesco's "Rhinoceros" to the stage, troubled by his star's extramarital affair and his wife, the glamorous but unstable Vivien Leigh. Directed by James J. Christy. Runs through June 3, $33-$51, Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St., 215-985-0420.
• OUT OF SIGHT Solo theater artist and juggler Sara Felder presents a comedy about mothers, daughters and the art of "seeing" — using circus tricks, shadow puppets and a Jewish queer sensibility. Runs through May 27, $15-$20, Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St., 800-838-3006.
• SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM A musical revue featuring hits from Stephen Sondheim's prolific and successful career. Runs through July 1, $28, Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550.
• SKIN IN FLAMES InterAct Theatre's final offering this season tells the story of a photographer whose career takes off with the shot of a girl sent flying through the air by an explosion during a civil war in Eastern Europe. He returns to receive an award, not knowing the identity of the girl and encounters another mysterious young woman. Directed by Seth Rozin. Runs May 25-June 24, $15-$22, Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St., 215-568-8079.
• SPLITTIN' THE RAFT In this retelling of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Hucklebrry Finn," four actors reveal the inner struggles of Huck Finn and Jim. Runs through June 10, $28-$48, People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, 610-647-1900.
• THE TEMPEST The classic Shakespearean tale about a duke who was forced to live on an isle by his evil usurper of a brother. Runs through June 9, $10-$25, Hedgerow Theatre, 164 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, 610-565-4211.
• US DRAG Flashpoint Theatre presents a play about two greedy wannabe socialites, Allison and Angela, who attempt to capture a deranged serial attacker for the cash reward. Directed by Erin Lucas. Runs through May 25, $12-$15, 2nd Stage @ the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-563-4330.
• WHO MILK DAT WAS? Gwendolyn Rooker stars in this politically incorrect story of a young white woman living in a black neighborhood. Written and directed by Alexis Brie Wildau. Fri-Sat, May 25-26, 8pm; Sun, May 27, 3pm, $6-$8, Meeting House Theatre, Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-1911.

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• BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE Seven or eight performers do two songs apiece at these weekly shows. A special Monday menu is offered by the restaurant and a minimum $10 food or drink is required. Every Mon, 7:30pm, $8, The Stockton Inn, 1 Main St., Stockton, NJ, 609-397-1250.
• RAZZLE DAZZLE CABARET This showcase features songs by master songwriters from the 1930s to the present day. Runs through June 24, $10-$25, Hedgerow Theatre, 164 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, 610-565-4211.