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Performing Arts


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Published: Apr 9, 2008

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dance

BREAKING POINTE West Chester University Dance Co.'s spring concert mixes up jazz, lyrical, modern, ballet, tap and hip-hop. Runs through April 19, $8-$12, Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University, High St. & University Ave., West Chester, 610-436-3383.

GROWING THE ARTS Alumni perform in this benefit for the Community Education Center featuring a collection of dances and performace art by Kali Colton, Annie Hart, Makoto Hirano, Jamil Gaines, Karl Schappell and Kristen Shahverdian. Sat, April 12, 8pm; Sun, April 13, 3pm, $10-$12, Meeting House Theatre, Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-1911.

JEANNE RUDDY DANCE The company presents "Quasi Normal" by German expressionist choreographer Susanne Linke and a new version of Ruddy's "Breathless." Runs through April 19, $15-$25, the Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St., 215-569-4060.

SELF-PORTRAIT Miro Dance Theatre presents a preview of this solo-dance work in celebration of Frida Kahlo's life and art performed by co-artistic director Amanda Miller. Thu, April 17, 6:30-8:30pm, FREE , Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave., 215- 962-4773

TIDE Scrap Performance Group, under the leadership of directors Myra Bazell and Madison Cario, presents this performance which is part dance, theater, film, light, text and sound and explores the relationship between humans and the environment. Wed, April 16, noon & 8pm, FREE , Chambers-Wylie Cathedral, 323 S. Broad St., scrapperformancegroup.wordpress.com

theater

ANGELS IN AMERICA Tony Kushner's drama examines life in 1980s New York during the AIDS crisis and tackles gay rights, race relations, religious oppression and government corruption. Runs through April 27, $5-$10, Gordon Theater, Rutgers University, 3rd & Pearl sts., Camden, NJ, 856-225-6176.

AUGUST WILSON: STILL ALIVE IN THE WRITTEN WORD Art Sanctuary presents this staged reading of selections from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wilson's most famous works by Johnnie Hobbs Jr. and students from UArts. Thu, April 10, 10am & 7:30pm, $5, New Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad St., 215-765-2793.

DANCING AT LUGHNASA Ursinus College Theater presents Brian Friel's memory play about a young man recalling his family in Ireland before they were forced apart in 1936. Runs through April 12, $2-$5, Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville, 610-409-3000.

DO YOU LIKE TO WATCH? Inspira Theater Co. presents these two one-act plays: "Neighbors," the story of a couple struggling after the birth of their son, and "Get Stuffed," in which a man's relationship with his foul-mouthed teddy bear gets in the way of his love life. Ticket price includes a drink. Thu-Fri, April 17-18, 8pm, $5-$15, Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St., 215-923-0210.

FROZEN This dark drama by Bryony Lavery documents the psychological journeys of three intricately connected people: a mother mourning her missing daughter, the man condemned for killing her and a psychologist studying serial killers. Directed by Whit MacLaughlin. Runs through May 4, $27-$49, InterAct Theater Co., 2030 Sansom St., 215-568-8079.

THE ILLUSION Tony Kushner's adaptation of Pierre Corneille's 17th-century comedy tells the story of Pridamant, who visits a magician in hope of answers about his estranged son. Directed by Harriet Power. Runs through April 27, $20-$80, Villanova Theatre, Villanova University, Vasey Hall, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, 610-519-7474.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Oscar Wilde's satire is about two friends who discover themselves in a ridiculous situation after their fiancees learn they are coincidentally engaged to the same man. Runs through April 16, $17-$30, the Ritz Theatre Co., 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon, NJ, 856-858-5230.

THE LONESOME WEST Martin McDonogh's comedy is about two unreconcilable brothers living in the same dreary cottage in rural Ireland. This play spoofs "The Old Couple" with Irish cynicism, wit and physical comedy. Runs through April 13, $20, Centre Theatre, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown, 610-279-1013.

THE MAN IN ROOM 306 On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Luna Stage presents this one-man play documenting the private world of the civil rights activist as he writes one of his most famed speeches. Written and performed by Craig Alan Edwards; directed by Cheryl Katz. Runs through May 4, $16-$30, Luna Stage Co., 695 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ, 973-744-3309.

THE ODD COUPLE Neil Simon's comedy tells the story of the neurotic Felix and his new roommate, the disorganized and sloppy Oscar. Runs through April 27, $10-$67.50, Walnut Street Theatre, 9th & Walnut sts., 215-547-3550.

OTHELLO In Shakespeare's tragedy, Venetian general Othello is in love with the beautiful Desdemona, but the evil Iago has other plans. Directed by Charles McMahon. Runs through April 27, $15-$104, Lantern Theater, 10th & Ludlow sts., 215-829-9002.

THE PIANO LESSON August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play tells the story of Boy Willie, who wants to sell his family's antique piano to buy land, and his sister Berniece, who insists on keeping it. Directed by Kevin Ramsey. Runs through April 27, $31-$220.50, Delaware Theatre Co., 200 Water St., Wilmington, DE, 302-594-1100.

PICNIC This Pulitzer-prize winning drama by William Inge follows several women looking to escape the boredom of their lives by falling in love with strangers. Runs through May 10, $16-$33, Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton, 215-723-9984.

QUARTET Four aging former opera stars plan a comeback of sorts in this play by Ronald Harwood. But as they rehearse the classic quartet from "Rigoletto," drama ensues. Runs through April 13, $28, Walnut Street Theatre — Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St., 215-952-9560.

RAG AND BONE The Vagabond Acting Troupe presents this surrealist black comedy by Noah Haidle about orphaned brothers who sell custom-made ladders and stolen human hearts on the black market. Runs through April 26, $12-$20, 2nd Stage @ the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-563-4330.

RAMBLE-ATIONS D'Lo stars in this lighthearted one-man show that weaves poetry, comedy, hip-hop and video to comment on the state of conflict in America. Fri-Sat, April 11-12, 8pm, $12.50-$25, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 215-925-9914.

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME In this comedy by Lia Romero, Richard, an unsuccessful romance novelist, meets a wealthy woman who wants him to play the part of her son-in-law. Runs through April 12, $15-$25, Rutgers University New Theater, 85 George St., New Brunswick, NJ, 732-932-7511.

THE RIVALS: A DRAG COMEDY In the hands of To The Wall Productions, Richard Brinsley Sheridan's Restoration England comedy gets a gender-bending makeover. This modern-day adaptation of Lady Languish, Captain Absolute and their search for love is performed in drag. Directed by Christiana Molldrem. Runs through April 12, $10-$15, the Actor's Center, 22 N. 3rd St., 267-519-9245.

ROGER IS DEAD In this comedy written and directed by Elaine May, Doreen, a socialite widow of a recently deceased right-wing Republican, unexpectedly finds herself in the company of a house full of liberals. Runs through May 11, $28-$64, George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 732-246-7717.

ROMEO AND JULIET This newly staged production re-examines those star-crossed lovers who must choose between love and family. Directed by Carmen Khan. Runs through May 18, $10-$28, Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, 2111 Sansom St., 215-496-8001.

A SIMON DOUBLE BILL This evening includes two one-act plays from Neil Simon: "Visitor from Philadelphia," the story of a couple dodging a hooker in Beverly Hills, and the murder mystery farce "The Dinner Party." Runs through April 13, pay what you can, Gershman Hall, University of the Arts, 401 S. Broad St., 215-569-8080.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an uplifting evening in 1938 North Carolina, but they prefer some more upbeat vintage pop. Directed by Peter Reynolds. Runs through April 13, $10-$30, Hedgerow Theatre, 164 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, 610-565-4211.

SUBURBAN LOVE SONGS 1812 Productions presents this dance comedy set at a Tupperware/Swingers Party in 1968. Choreographed and directed by Karen Getz. Runs through April 27, $15-$30, Plays and Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St., 215-592-9560.

THIRD Wendy Wasserstein's drama chronicles the painful decisions a professor at an elite college must make when confronted with a plagarism scandal. Runs through April 20, $10-$58, Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St., 215-985-0420.

TONY 'N' TINA'S WEDDING The happy couple and their eccentric collection of guests invite you to anything but a quiet, intimate affair. The evening includes dinner, live music and a show. Runs through May 17, $89, Innovation Studio, Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999.

opera

NORMA The Opera Co. of Philadelphia presents this emotionally charged 19th-century work by Vincenzo Bellini about a Druid priestess who, after breaking her vow of celibacy to mother two children, discovers her lover is in love with someone else. Performed in Italian with English subtitles. Runs through April 18, $7.50-$185, Academy of Music, Broad & Locust sts., 215-893-1999.

cabaret

THE MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER CABARET Pig Iron Theatre's Dito van Reigersberg stars as the fab Martha Graham Cracker at this night of cabaret featuring everything from the classic Judy to Prince. Every second Thu, 9pm, $10, L'Etage, 6th & Bainbridge sts., 215-592-0656.