Performing Arts

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theater

• PRIVATE LIVES In this comedy by Noel Coward, a divorced couple remarries and winds up honeymooning in adjacent rooms. Directed by Paul Mullins. Runs through Aug. 31, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, N.J., 973-403-5600.

 

 

• SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Four young men at a strict prep school discover the bard's tragic love story and assume the roles of all the characters. Directed by Peter Reynolds. Runs through Aug. 23, $15-$20, Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St., 215-923-8909.

 

 

• THE SHAPE OF THINGS Neil Labute's love story with a sick twist takes place on a small-town college campus and will make you even more wary of art students. Directed by Carol Laratonda. Runs through Aug. 10, $20-$25, Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St., 215-735-0630.

 

 

• THERE GOES THE BRIDE Think 'Father of the Bride' but add in a pair of senile grandparents, crazy Australian inlaws and an emotional bride-to-be. Directed by Penelope Reed. Runs through Aug. 31. Runs through Aug. 31, Hedgerow Theatre, 164 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, 610-565-4211.

 

 

• THERE GOES THE BRIDE Think "Father of the Bride," but add in a pair of senile grandparents, crazy Australian inlaws and an emotional bride-to-be. Directed by Penelope Reed. Runs through Aug. 31, $10-$30, Hedgerow Theatre, 164 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, 610-565-4211.

 

 

• WATCH THE BIRDIE Philadelphia Music Theater Works presents this musical revue by Charles Gilbert about the blessings and the hardships of family life. Fri & Sat Aug. 8-9, 8pm. Runs through Aug. 9, 8-10pm, Walnut Street Theater, Studio 5, 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550.

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• CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA AND I PAGLIACCI The first piece, a one-act drama by Pietro Mascagni, explores the lives of a womanizing soldier, and one unhappy lady. The second, written and composed by Ruggero Leoncavallo, tells the tragic story of a traveling group of players. Through Aug. 9, $15-$20, Delaware Valley Opera Co., 1731 Chandler St., 215-725-4171.