Performing Arts

dance

• RENNIE HARRIS: PUREMOVEMENT This retrospective program is a celebration of Harris' 15-year career, elevating hip-hop to high art. Runs through June 22, $34-$46, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999.

  theater

• AMADEUS The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents a stage production of the fantasy Mozart biopic that pits the wunderkind against a bitter court composer. Directed by Dennis Razze. Runs through July 8, $27-$45, DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, 610-282-9455.
• BROADWAY'S BEST This collection of memorable moments from the Great White Way includes scenes from Gershwin to Les Mis to Jersey Boys. Runs through Oct. 11, $37, American Music Theatre, Lancaster, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, 717-397-7700.
• CAROUSEL This 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.
• EXIT DATE In this new play, four friends visit a local psychic and get more than they bargained for: the exact dates of their respective deaths. Written and directed by Nancy Frick. Runs through June 23, $10-$12, Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro, 215-675-6774.
• GAY & LESBIAN GRIMMS This musical tells the story of Jackie and Leon Grimm, cousins who turn a queer eye to their ancestors' best-known stories. Sat, June 23, 8pm, $12.50-$17.50, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-627-6483.
• THE GLASS MENAGERIE Tennessee Williams' classic play features an overbearing mother, her painfully shy daughter and one very interesting gentleman caller. Directed by J.P. Parrella. Runs through June 24, $12, Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Lane, 215-843-1109.
• HUMBLE BOY When astrophysicist Felix Humble returns home following his father's death, he realizes the chaos of family can be even more difficult than science. Directed by Ken Marini. Runs through July 15, $28-$48, People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, 610-644-3500.
• THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST In this version of Oscar Wilde's witty classic presented by the Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival, Lady Bracknell is played by a man in drag. Adapted and directed by Jennifer MacMillan. Runs through June 29, $12.50-$17.50, Walnut Street Theater, Studio 5, 825 Walnut St., 215-627-6483.
• IRON KISSES The production by the Gay and Lesbian Theater Festival examines the relationship between siblings Billy and Barbara and their retired parents. Runs through June 29, $12.50-$17.50, Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, 2111 Sansom St., 215-627-6483.
• LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Terrence McNally's seminal work traces the lives of eight gay male friends over one pivotal summer in upstate New York. Directed by Lance Moore. Runs through June 23, $20-$25, Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St., 215-735-0630.
• MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL This celebration of hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges and "The Change" includes such chart-toppers 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.
• OVER THE EDGE This one-woman show including cabaret, comedy and audience involvement changes with each new audience. Thu-Sat, June 28-30, 8-9:30pm, $25, Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St., 215-498-0219.
• RODGERS' ROMANCE This revue celebrates the songwriting partnerships of Rodgers, Hammerstein and Hart. Runs through June 30, $25, Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-654-0200.
• ROMEO AND JULIET In this version of the classic ill-fated love story, only eight actors perform the roles. Directed by Marcia Hepps. Runs through June 24, $18-$20, 2nd Stage @ the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-563-4330.
• ROUNDING THIRD This baseball drama examines the relationships between two Little League coaches, Michael and Don, and their children. Directed by Tom Quinn. Runs through July 14, $12-$24, Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton, 215-723-9984.
• SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM This musical revue features hits from Stephen Sondheim's prolific career. Runs through July 1, $28, Walnut Street Theatre — Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550.
• SKIN IN FLAMES A photographer's 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 through June 24, $15-$22, Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St., 215-568-8079.
• THE TAMING OF THE SHREW The Arden Shakespeare Guild presents the humorous story of two sisters, one who refuses to marry and one who can't marry until the other does. Directed by Henry Porreca. Runs June 22-30, $5-$10, Frank Stephen Memorial Theatre, 2126 Harvey Rd., Arden, DE, 302-475-3126.
• THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON In this drama, four high school basketball hotshots gather at their coach's home on the 20th anniversary of their championship win. Directed by David Flagg. Runs through June 23, $13-$15, Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave., 215-247-8881.
• THEATRE DISTRICT This production by the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival tells the story of Wesley, a teenager struggling to accept his gay father and a community's prejudices. Runs through June 30, $12.50-$17.50, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-922-1122.
• TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING Join the happy couple and their eccentric families for a wacky wedding on the water. Runs through Dec. 31, $89, Spirit of Philadelphia, Penn's Landing, Pier 3, 215-297-8540.
• US Tim Miller's one-man show explores growing up gay in America — from humorous childhood moments to the difficulty of marrying his partner. Sun-Mon, June 24-25, 7pm, $25, Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, 2111 Sansom St., 215-627-6483.
• THE WINTER'S TALE The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents the Bard's later drama about separations and reunions envisioned as a Monet-illustrated storybook romance. Directed by Patrick Mulcahy. Runs through July 1, $27-$45, DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, 610-282-9455.

  opera

• IL RACCONTO D'INVERNO The International Opera Theater presents the American premiere of this Italian opera by local composer Troy Herion, based on Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale." Directed by Karent Saillant. Fri & Sun, June 22 & 24, 8pm, $25, Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 877-725-8849.
• THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE In this comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, a young apprentice finds himself working with a pirate by mistake. Runs through June 23, $15, Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn, 610-296-9245.

  cabaret

• HEART & MUSIC To kick off the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival, composer and lyricist William Finn shares an evening of his own songs. Runs through June 30, $12.50-$17.50, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-627-6483.
• 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.