ARTS AGENDA

Performing Arts


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Published: Aug 20, 2008

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FIRST PERSON ARTS STORYSLAMS This month's theme at the competitive storytelling showcase is "Worst Ever." Puppeteer Beth Nixon of Ramshackle Enterprises hosts; you provide the roommate rant. Tue, Aug. 26, 8:30pm, $5-$10, L'Etage, 6th & Bainbridge sts., 267-402-2056, firstpersonarts.org.

PARENTING 101: THE MUSICAL An exploration of the trials and little victories in raising children, this musical parody/extremely effective form of birth control starts with labor pains and ends with grandchildren. Written by Nancy Holson and Jay Falzone; directed and choreographed byJay Falzone. Runs through Sep. 14, $47, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-731-3333.

PRIVATE LIVES Noel Coward's comedy follows two couples from the French Riviera to Paris as they battle it out behind closed doors. Directed by Paul Mullins. Runs through Aug. 31, $37-$42, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ, 973-408-5600.

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

SPAMALOT Based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," this version of King Arthur and company features a chorus line of nights, naughty Frenchmen and killer rabbits. Directed by Mike Nichols. Runs through Aug. 31, $30-$138, Academy of Music, Broad & Locust sts., 215-731-3333.

TARTUFFE Moliere's 1664 comedy tells the story of Orgon, who takes in the seemingly trustworthy Tartuffe, only to be greatly disappointed. Directed by Michael Swanson. Runs through Aug. 23, $25-$30, Mount Gretna Playhouse, Rt. 117 & Timber Rd., Mt. Gretna, 717-361-1508.

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.

opera

DREAMS AND FAIRYTALES Soprano Rebecca Broberg and pianist David Chapman present work by obscure German composers, including Siegfried Wagner, Erich J. Wolff, Ludwig Thuille and Alexander Zemlinsky. Work by Siegfried's less obscure father, Richard, will be performed as well. Sat., Aug. 23, 7pm, donations accepted, Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 Rosetree Rd., Media, 610-543-4817.