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Published: Apr 30, 2008

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FRIDA KAHLO: SELF PORTRAIT Miro Dance premieres this original performance of dance, live animation, video and images inspired by Frida Kahlo's diary and paintings. Fri, May 2, 5:45 & 7:15pm, free with admission, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. and the Parkway, 215-763-8100.

PEACE, LOVE, AND DANCING WITH SOUL Eleone Dance Theatre presents this spring dance showcase featuring works by Abdur-Rahim Jackson of Alvin Ailey, Gary Jeter of Complexions Dance Co. and Tommie Waheed Evans of Philadanco. Sat., May 3, 4pm; Sun, May 4, 2pm, $22-$25, New Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad St., 215-569-9700.

SLIP Six dancers weave in and out of their audience and perform around a sculptural installation during this premiere piece by Moving Research. Choreographed by Meg Foley. Runs through May 18, $10-$15, Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave., 215-387-3434.

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ANIMAL FARM Based on the novel by George Orwell, this political satire explores resistance, authoritarianism, individuality and conformity through Animalism, in which all animals are created more equal than others. Adapted by Andrew Periale; directed by Robert Smythe. Runs through May 10, $25-$35, Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch St., 215-563-7500.

BUG Theatre Exile presents Tracy Letts' drama about a waitress on the run from her abusive ex-husband. While hiding out in a motel, she begins to fear that more than one man is after her. Directed by Matt Pfeiffer. Runs through May 18, $15-$40, Christ Church, 20 N. American St., 215-922-4462.

DEAR WORLD This musical satire by Jerry Herman tells the story of Countess Aurelia, who, after learning that a group of businessmen plan to drill for oil in downtown Paris, organizes her friends to save the neighborhood. Directed by Keith Baker. Runs through May 18, $34-$42, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Radcliffe & Market sts., Bristol, 215-785-0100.

EURYDICE Sarah Ruhl's version of the classic myth of Orpheus is retold from the heroine's point of view. On Eurydice's wedding day, a mistake sends her to the underworld and she is united with her father. When Orpheus comes to the rescue, she faces a tough decision. Directed by Blanka Zizka. Runs through June 1, $37-$52, Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St., 215-546-7824.

FRESH FISH: A TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL B. Someday Productions presents the first installment of a series of short play festivals. Pieces include "Alas, Me Bleedin ..." written by Dennis McKieran and directed by Stan Heleva; and "Plant/Flower," written by Liz Zimmerman and directed by Rowen Haigh. Runs through May 18, $12-$15, Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave., 215-427-2822.

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 FULL MONTY Out of work, four Buffalo, New York steelworkers decide to lose their pants and make some cash. Runs through June 1, $25-$39, The Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media, 610-891-0100.

GOING TO ST. IVES Lee Blessing's political and psychological drama follows two women (one is the mother of an African dictator, the other is a white surgeon still mourning her dead son) who meet and begin to tell their secrets. Runs through May 3, $10-$15, Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave., 215-247-8881.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY InCH Dito van Reigersberg stars in this rock musical about Hedwig, an East German rock diva and the victim of a poorly executed sex-change operation. Directed by Kevin Glaccum. Runs through May 11, $15-$27, The Latvian Society, 531 N. 7th St., 215-733-0255.

HOMELAND SECURITY In this new comedy by Drury Pifer, a Congressman and his wife decide to adopt a baby. But thanks to a bill he helped write, titled "Homeland Security," things don't go as smoothly as planned. Presented by City Theater Co.; directed by Michael Gray. Runs through May 10, $20, OperaDE Studios, 4 S. Poplar St., Wilmington, DE, city-theater.org.

KAFKA IN THE HEDGEROWS Princeton playwright Nagle Jackson's comedy is based on the history of Hedgerow Theatre and is inspired by its founding in 1923. Runs through May 18, $10-$30, Hedgerow Theatre, 164 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, 610-565-4211.

MAY-DAY CABARET Puppet Uprising is behind this evening of singalongs and puppet shows. Performers include Shoddy Puppet Co., Amy Trompetter, Sam Wilson, Marianne Erlich Ross, Erik Ruin, Lucy Schneider and Morgan F.P. Andrews. Following the Cheap Art Bazaar. Fri-Sat, May 2-3, 8pm, Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234.

THE MERCY SEAT After narrowly avoiding a national catastrophe while having an affair, Ben and his boss, Abby, debate their future. Written by Neil LaBute; directed by Noelle Nettl. Runs through May 10, $15, Allens Lane Theater, Allens Lane & McCallum St., 215-248-0546.

THE MAN IN ROOM 306 Shortly after 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.

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.

PROM New Paradise Laboratories' look at young adulthood takes place on a football field in high-fashion gowns and tuxedos crossed with athletic gear. Directed and choreographed by Whit MacLaughlin. Runs through May 11, $7-$20, Mandell Theater, Drexel University, 33rd & Chestnut sts., 215-923-0334.

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.

STONES IN HIS POCKETS Set in Ireland, this play tells the story of Jake and Charlie, two extras who have been cast in a Hollywood blockbuster being filmed in a small rural town. Directed by Lenard Petit. Runs through May 3, $15-$25, Mason Gross Performing Arts Center, 85 George St., New Brunswick, NJ, 732-932-7511.

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

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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. Runs through June 12, $10, L'Etage, 6th & Bainbridge sts., 215-592-0656.

MELANGE LIVE This traveling variety performance includes an eclectic mix of jazz and smokehouse vocal talent, Broadway voices, soul singers, comics, sideshow artists, international, vintage and modern dance, singer songwriters and indie, folk and rock bands. Runs through May 3, 8pm, $12-$15, Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave., 215-427-2822.