ARTS AGENDA

Performing Arts

Published: Nov 28, 2007

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  • FLAMENCO DEL ENCUENTRO This traditional flamenco cuadro is led by Tito Rubio, master flamenco guitarist, and features 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.

  • JOSE LIMON DANCE COMPANY The 100-year-old company presents the Philadelphia premiere of "The Traitor," a theatrical work based on Judas's betrayal and danced by an all-male cast. Music by Gunther Schuller. Runs through Dec. 8, $32-$46, Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900.

  • ONE-YEAR WISSAHICKON PARK PROJECT Choreographer Merian Soto and six fellow dancers investigates the communion between movement and the elements, balance and nature in this outdoor performance. Sat, Dec 1, 11:30am, FREE , Wissahickon Valley Park, 9800 Germantown Pike, 215-685-0060.

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  • 50 WEST 50 Four friends from diverse backgrounds and of differing sexual orientations work together to open a club in New York, but love triangles and creative differences undermine their collective endeavor. Runs through Dec. 2, $18-$20, Walnut Street Theater, Studio 5, 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550.

  • AGE OF AROUSAL In Linda Griffiths' play, a disproportionate population — 500,000 more women than men — throws 1885 London into a tizzy. All of a sudden, women think they deserve rights. Directed by Blanka Zizka. Runs through Jan. 6, $37-$60, Wilma Theater, Broad & Spruce sts., 215-893-9456.

  • AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Melba Moore, Eugene Fleming and Ken Prymus belt it out in this Tony Award-winning musical featuring the music of "Fats" Waller. Runs through Dec. 31, $35-$55, Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., 215-569-9700.

  • BABY WITH THE BATHWATER In this dark comedy by Christopher Durang, an unprepared couple and their sadistic nanny incorrectly guess the sex of their newborn and set him up for years of therapy. Runs through Dec. 1, $15, Allens Lane Theater, Allens Lane & McCallum St., 215-248-0546.

  • BOY GETS GIRL In this drama by Rebecca Gilman, a blind date doesn't work out the way everyone had hoped. Theresa isn't interested, and her friend-of-a-friend turns out to be a stalker. Runs through Dec. 21, $12-$17, Celebration Theater, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 610-259-1800.

  • CARNIVAL! In this musical about the redemptive power of love, innocent Lili become the friend of a set of puppets worked by puppeteer Paul who is secretly in love with her. Runs through Dec. 9, $5-$15, Arcadia Theatre, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, 215-572-2112.

  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL This humorous retelling of the classic story features a cast of festive puppers. Runs through Dec. 30, $25-$30, Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch St., 215-925-7686.

  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL In British playwright Neil Bartlett's adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, a cast of nine actors portray more than 50 characters. Runs through Dec. 31, $28-$52, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ, 973-408-5600.

  • THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) London's longest-running comedy features three comedians hurtling through all the Bard's plays (and a couple sonnets for good measure) at lightning speed. Directed by Steve Tague. Runs through Dec. 23, $31-$220.50, Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington, DE, 302-594-1100.

  • DOUBT John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a Catholic school in 1964 where Sister Aloysius struggles with the inappropriate behavior of Father Flynn towards a male student. Runs through Dec. 23, $28-$64, George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 732-246-7717.

  • AN EMPTY PLATE IN THE CAFE DU GRAND BOEUF Victor, an American expatriate living in Paris, owns the world's greatest restaurant but keeps it all to himself for his own private dining pleasure. After returning from a summer holiday in Madrid, Victor announces his plan to starve himself to death. This dark comedy celebrates cooking, bullfighting and the collected works of Hemingway. Runs through Dec. 9, $27-$45, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-922-1122.

  • THE FACULTY ROOM At Madison Feury High, a new history teacher is welcomed into the faculty's disenchanted circle only to find that he is not who they thought he was. Turns out, more than the gun-toting students have issues in this dark comedy. Runs through Dec. 1, $12-$18, 2nd Stage @ the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-563-4330.

  • GREATER TUNA Starring Tuna, Texas' most colorful residents, this comedy sees two actors portray 20 characters as they go about their "typical" day. Runs through Dec. 30, $28, Walnut Street Theatre — Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St., 215-952-9560.

  • HATE MAIL Vascillating between love and hate, Preston, the spoiled rich kid, and Dahlia, the angst-filled artist, trade crazed letters in this twisted love story. Runs through Dec. 9, $30-$40, Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-654-0200.

  • HELLO, DOLLY! Based on Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker," this musical set in 1880s Yonkers sees the widow Dolly arrange a marriage for the "half-a-millionaire" Horace to a New York heiress. Of course, lady has every intention of marrying Horace herself. Runs through Dec. 23, $30-$47, The New Candlelight Theatre, 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown, DE, 302-475-2313.

  • A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN Jake Ehrenreich's "true story" musical comedy is about a Jewish boy coming of age in Brooklyn. Runs through Dec. 2, $45-$55, Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St., 215-735-0630.

  • JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic puts a musical spin on the book of Genesis. Runs through Dec. 30, $20-$39, The Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media, 610-891-0100.

  • THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT This time-bending, darkly comic play looks at the plight of the New Testament's most infamous and enigmatic sinner. Runs through Dec. 2, $12-$18, Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, 2111 Sansom St., 215-496-8001.

  • 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.

  • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM This production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy about two couples complicated by family politics brings elements of modern filmmaking to the stage. Runs through Dec. 7, $9, Gordon Theater, Rutgers University, 3rd & Pearl sts., Camden, NJ, 856-225-6176.

  • MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Mother Courage, a would-be profiteer during the 17th century, must try to protect her three children from the violence and war that surrounds them. Directed by Shawn Kairschner. Runs through Dec. 2, $20-$80, Villanova Theatre, Villanova University, Vasey Hall, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, 610-519-7474.

  • MRS. BOB CRACHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE Written by Christopher Durang, this "holiday show" parodies all the tinseled tales of peace and goodwill that come our way each holiday season. Runs through Dec. 2, $40-$101, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Radcliffe & Market sts., Bristol, 215-785-0100.

  • AN O. HENRY CHRISTMAS Adapted from the works of O. Henry, this play sees the transformation of down-and-out characters from all walks of life who are inspired by the arrival of a mysterious storyteller to their vacant lot in NYC circa 1893. Runs through Dec. 16, $12-$17, Celebration Theater, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 610-259-1800.

  • PETER PAN J.M. Barrie's lost boys, hooked captains and hungry crocs get singing in the musical adaption. Runs through Jan. 6, $10-$67.50, Walnut Street Theatre, 9th & Walnut sts., 215-574-3550.

  • THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES In Moliere's comedy of errors, middle-aged Arnolphe brings up a ward in hopes that she will someday prove an ideal and innocent wife. Directed by Kathryn Nocero MacMillan. Runs through Dec. 2, $15-$104, Lantern Theater, 10th & Ludlow sts., 215-829-9002.

  • THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH George Axelrod's comedy classic is the story of Richard Sherman, who struggles with temptation and guilt after a chance encounter with a beautiful upstairs neighbor stirs his already active imagination. Runs through Dec. 8, $12-$24, Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton, 215-723-9984.

  • THE SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS This retelling of "A Christmas Carol" comes from the spirits who visit Scrooge. Audience members are asked to join the spirits onstage to help them tell their tale. Runs through Dec. 8, $11-$13, Playground at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 877-985-2844.

  • THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS Using the sketch, vaudeville and variety show format, this comedy show attempts to respond to the always-changing landscape of American politics before next year's presidential election. Runs through Jan. 13, $12-$34, The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-568-8077.

  • THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE William Saroyan's Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in Nick's, a waterfront saloon in San Francisco that is host to a crew of derelicts. Led by a very drunk Joe, they decide to search for something more than they have. Runs through Dec. 1, $15-$20, Randall Theater, Temple University, 13th & Norris sts., 215-204-1122.

  • TONY 'N' TINA'S WEDDING The happy couple and their unusual guests invite you to anything but a quiet, intimate affair. Runs through Dec. 31, $89, Spirit of Philadelphia, Penn's Landing, Pier 3, 215-297-8540.

  • TREASURE ISLAND Audience participation is encouraged in this light-hearted, family-friendly trip across the high seas with the swashbuckling rouge pirate, Long John Silver. Runs through Dec. 30, $29-$48, People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, 610-644-3500.

  • THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Without speaking a word and using shadows, puppets and masked actors, the plush rabbit discovers there is life beyond the nursery walls and the meaning of life, just before it's too late. Runs through Dec. 30, $15, Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch St., 215-925-7686.

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  • LA VOIX HUMANE In this one-act opera, the audience eavesdrops on one side of a phone call between dramatic lovers. Sung in English, directed by Mikael Eliasen and Chas Rader-Shieber. Runs through Dec. 2, $15, Curtis Opera Studio, 1726 Locust St., 215-893-7902.

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