ARTS AGENDA

Performing Arts


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Published: Aug 27, 2008

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GODS VS. MEN: THE BOOK OF XEN Mad Vision Productions presents this staging of Djo Fortunadoís three-act song cycle. The story follows Xen Te, a young professional who awakens one day to discover his head has become detached from his body. As he attempts to go about his life in 21st-century New Crescent City, he discovers new ways to define living. Sat, Aug. 30, 7pm; Sun, Aug. 31, 2pm, $5-$12 sliding scale, Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 267-243-9682.

LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL AND PHILLY FRINGE Now in its 11th year, Fringe is back with 194 performances scattered across 16 days. That's a lot of theater. And dance. Not to mention the occasional mimed gay mummy opera. That one might be made up, but it's not far off. We've previewed quite a few in this issue, but you can check out the full schedule and get yourself some tickets at livearts-fringe.org. Runs Aug. 29-Sept. 13.

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 by Jay Falzone. Runs through Sept. 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.

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.

STATE FAIR Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical is unapologetically, well, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical: Set at the Iowa state fair, this love story includes numbers such as "It Might As Well Be Spring," "You Never Had it So Good" and "It's a Grand Night for Singing." Indeed. Runs through Oct. 19, $10-$70, Walnut Street Theatre, 9th & Walnut sts., 215-574-3550.

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.