Performing Arts

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• FLAMENCO DEL ENCUENTRO This traditional flamenco cuadro is led by Tito Rubio, master flamenco guitarist, and featuring vocals by Antonia Arias and percussion by Joseph Tayoun. A rotating schedule of dancers includes Anna Arias Rubio, Liliana Ruiz, Hersjel "el Ache" and Samantha "la Joyita." Every Wed & Fri, 9pm, FREE , Amada Restaurant, 217 Chestnut St., 215-625-2450.

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• PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY FRINGE The Fest is back and even bigger than usual with performers from Argentina, Bulgaria, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, The Netherlands, Poland, Vietnam and every corner of the U.S. Check out drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, music, poetry and more at diverse venues across the city. Runs through Sept. 15., various prices. Visit www.livearts-fringe.org for more info.
• AMADEUS Peter Shaffer's Mozart fantasy-drama pits the wunderkind against a bitter court composer, Antonio Salieri. Dismayed by Mozart's adolescent behavior and charmless self-confidence, Salieri vows to do everything in his power to take Mozart down. Directed by Jiri Zizka. Runs through Oct. 27, $19-$60, Wilma Theater, Broad & Spruce sts., 215-546-0895.
• ASSASSINS In Stephen Sondheim's most controversial musical, various Presidential assassins and would-be assassins, from John Wilkes Booth to Squeaky Fromme, tell their versions of the story — and then influence Lee Harvey Oswald's decision to murder John F. Kennedy. Directed by Terrence J. Nolen. Runs through Oct. 21, $27-$45, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-922-1122.
• BORN YESTERDAY In Garson Kanin's timeless comedy, crooked businessman Harry Brock hires a journalist to educate his showgirl mistress, Billie Dawn, which backfires when the latter discovers exactly how corrupt her boyfriend really is. Directed by Marilyn Yoblick. Runs through Sept. 30, $15, Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave., 215-247-8881.
• THE FULL MONTY After a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo, New York realize how much money male strippers make, they decide to change careers. Their new profession makes them plenty of new friends and boosts their booty-shaking confidence. Directed by Tom Quinn. Runs through Oct. 6, $16-$24, Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton, 215-723-9984.
• THE LONESOME WEST This play by Martin McDonagh is like Sam Shepard's "True West" as viewed through Irish eyes. Brothers Coleman and Valene manufacture brawlish arguments from even the smallest of topics following the (accidental?) death of their father. Directed by David O'Connor. Runs Sept. 14-Oct 7, $15-$104, Lantern Theater, 10th & Ludlow sts., 215-829-9002.
• MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL This celebration of hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges and "The Change" follows four women of a certain age shopping at a Bloomingdale's lingerie sale. Ongoing, $45, Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St., 215-923-0210.
• MAN OF LA MANCHA Based on Cervantes' "Adventures of Don Quixote" and set during the Spanish Inquisition, this heartfelt musical is about a man who just wants to be a chivalrous knight errant in an era where there's no such thing. Runs through Oct. 21, $10-$67.50, Walnut Street Theatre, 9th & Walnut sts., 215-574-3550.
• NUNSENSE In this very complicated comedy, Sister Julia of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, NJ accidentally serves vichyssoise soup tainted with botulism to her fellow nuns, killing 52. The surviving sisters then must go to some great lengths to raise funds for the dead nuns' funerals. Runs through Sept 30, $25-$47, The New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown, DE, 302-475-2313.
• SENIORS OF THE SAHARA It's the world premiere of this comedy in two acts by Barbara Pease Weber. Sylvia Goldberg has just returned from her grandson's wedding in Israel with a peculiar souvenir: an antique teapot she purchased at an outdoor market. Little does she know the teapot contains Eugene, a geriatric genie whose former master isn't ready to let him go just yet. Runs Sept. 14-30, $12, Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Lane, 215-843-1109.
• THEOPHILUS NORTH Based on Thornton Wilder's autobiographical novel, Theophilus North quits his teaching job and sets off to see the world only to have his car break down in the affluent town of Newport, Rhode Island. Here he is forced to fend for himself, mixing with rich and poor alike, and ultimately realizes his life's purpose. Directed by Abigail Adams. Runs through Oct. 7, $29-$48, People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, 610-644-3500.
• TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING Eschewing the traditional conjunction since 1988, the original environmental-theater show keeps chugging along. Join the happy couple and their wacky guests for anything but a tasteful ceremony. Runs through Dec. 31, $89, Spirit of Philadelphia, Penn's Landing, Pier 3, 215-297-8540.
• UNLAUNCH'D VOICES: AN EVENING WITH WALT WHITMAN In this one-man show, our great American poet (who once called Camden home) takes a look back over his life and work. Donations welcome.Runs Sept. 13-16, FREE , Gershman Hall, University of the Arts, Broad & Pine sts., 215-545-1664.