Theater, classical, opera performances

As You Like It Romantic comedy about the exiled Rosalind who escapes into the forest, eventually encountering the love-struck Orlando. Closes 4/17. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. >$24.

Defending the Caveman One-man comedy performance that examines the battle of the sexes. Closes 3/13. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121. www.cavemania.com. $35-$45.

Driving Miss Daisy A look at the unlikely friendship between an elderly Jewish woman & her African-American chauffeur. Closes 3/26. Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; Box Office: 215-654-0200. $29-$36.

Funnyman An aging vaudevillan comic struggles to revive his career, while dodging his daughter's questions about her childhood. Closes 3/6. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $36-$50; $15 teens and children.

Harvey Pulitzer-winning comedy about a man's friendship with a giant invisible rabbit. Closes 3/6. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $20-$85.

Hua Hua Zhang: Dream of Land Dreams & identity-themed performance piece employing live sculpture, hand & shadow puppets, dance & theater. Closes 3/6. Asian Arts Initiative, 1219-1223 Vine St.; 215-557-0455. $15-$25.

Inis Nua Theatre Company: Spine Funny & touching tribute to libraries centered around a South London teenager & a house full of stolen books. Closes 3/6. Drake Theater, 1512 Spruce St.; 215-454-9776. inisnuatheatre.org.

Liberty City Radio Theatre Live stage production presented in the style of an old-time radio show. Closes 3/5. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St.; Reservations required: 215-923-0210. $15 advance; $20 day of show.

Lobby Hero Written by Kenneth Lonergan. Closes 3/13. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. $25-$34.

Mamma Mia! Musical based on the works of Swedish pop supergroup Abba. Closes 3/6. The Playhouse on Rodney Square (formerly The DuPont Theatre), 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-338-0881. www.mammamiaontour.com/mm/. $45-$120.

National Players: A Tale of Two Cities National Players present classic drama. Closes 3/5. Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Absecon. www.stockton.edu/pac. $32.

Nureyev's Eyes New play about the artistic collaboration between painter Jamie Wyeth & Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Closes 3/20. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $30.

Nureyev's Eyes New play about the artistic collaboration between painter Jamie Wyeth & Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Closes 3/20. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $50; $48 seniors; $15 students.

Nureyev's Eyes New play about the artistic collaboration between painter Jamie Wyeth & Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Closes 3/20. Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington; Box Office: 302-594-1100. $35-$45.

Passage Theatre Company: Solo Flights Solo pieces exploring a variety of themes. Closes 3/20. Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton; 609-392-0766. passagetheatre.org. $25.

PTC@Play Festival of New Work: Fire In Dreamland The story of a young woman drawn to a Dutch filmmaker obsessed with creating a movie about the tragic 1911 Coney Island fire. Closes 3/4. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. Free.

PTC@Play Festival of New Work: Relativity New play imagining the fate of Albert Einstein's infant daughter, who disappeared from records after 1904. Closes 3/5. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. Free.

PTC@Play Festival of New Work: The Brownings Unusual marriage play about the relationship between Robert & Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Closes 3/6. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. Free.

Red Drama about artist Mark Rothko & his efforts to create a mural series for the Four Seasons Restaurant. Closes 3/20. Walnut Street Theatre - Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. $30-$35.

Renaissance Music Theatre Company: Mame A wealthy NY woman's life is upended when she takes in her orphaned nephew. Closes 4/2. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. www.renaissancemusictheatre.com. $30-$35; $23 seniors.

Sense & Sensibility Theatrical adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. Closes 3/20. People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern; 610-644-3500. $27-$47.

Sketch Club Players: 12 Angry Jurors Twelve jurors confront one another, & their own prejudices, to deliver a verdict in a complex trial. Closes 3/19. The Little Theatre (Sketch Club), 433 Glover St., Woodbury; 856-848-8089. www.sketchclubplayers.org. $25; $20 seniors.

Smoke A couple meet at an S&M party & form a connection that becomes dangerously intense. Closes 3/13. Theatre Exile - Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St.; 215-218-4022. $35-$40.

Talk Radio Written by Eric Bogosian. Closes 3/13. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Ln.; Box Office: 215-248-0546. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

The Calamari Sisters' Clam Bake Colorful cooking show hosts offer a witty take on how to throw a clam bake. Closes 4/3. Independence Seaport Museum - Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 855-448-7469 (HIT SHOW). $45-$65.

The Mousetrap Twisty Agatha Christie mystery. Closes 3/27. Princeton University - McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-2787 (ARTS). $25-$82.

The Philly Fan One-man play starring Barrymore Award-winner Tom McCarthy. Closes 3/6. Montgomery Theater, 124 N. Main St., Souderton; 215-723-9984. $25-$35.

Two Trains Running A diner owner & his regular patrons struggle with local & widespread changes during a turbulent year in the Civil Rights era. Closes 4/10. Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. $34-$36; $29-$31 seniors; $22-$24 teens; $18-$20 children.

Wilmo Wednesdays Curated variety show featuring various local & regional performers. Ongoing. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington. Free.

Cinderella Family Stages production. Closes 3/5. Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3859. www.familystages.org. $12; $10 seniors.

Family Stages: Cinderella Family Stages presents this fresh version of the well-loved story. Closes 4/9. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-886-9341. www.familystages.org. $12; $10 seniors; free for children under 3.

Godspell Jr. John-Michael Tebelak & Stephen Schwartz's timeless tale of friendship, loyalty & love based on the Gospel of Matthew. Closes 3/5 Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211. $10.

Jane and the Humongous Pear An imaginative girl searches for adventure and meets new friends along the way. Closes 3/5. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton; theeagletheatre.com. $12-$15.

Seussical Popular musical based on the writings of Dr. Seuss. Closes 3/13. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; Box Office: 610-622-1189. $10-$11.

Storybook Musical Theatre: Jack & the Beanstalk Original musical based on the classic fairytale. Closes 3/20. Gratz College, 7605 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-659-8550. www.storybookmusical.org. $14; $12 children.

The Wild Kratts Live Theatrical experience based on the popular TV show. Closes 3/5. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. www.krattbrothers.com. $29-$45.

Vital Theatre: Pinkalicious: The Musical Musical based on the book by Elizabeth & Victoria Kann presented by New York City's Vital Theatre. Closes 3/5. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com/tour. $25.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Barrymore The aging legendary actor reminisces on his life & career. Closes 3/19. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694. $20; $17 seniors; $15 students.

Actors' NET of Bucks County: Underneath the Lintel A librarian attempts to solve the mystery of a library book that was returned a century late. Closes 3/20. Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville; 215-295-3694. $20; $17 seniors; $15 students.

Disco Pigs Drama about 2 Irish teenagers whose friendship is challenged as they mature & find themselves changing. Closes 3/5. Princeton University - Lewis Center for the Arts, 185 Nassau St., Princeton; 609-258-9220. $12, $11 students and seniors advance; $17, $15 students and seniors day of show.

EgoPo Classic Theater: The Women All-female cast performs. Closes 3/20. The Latvian Society of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Society of Free Letts), 531 N. 7th St.; 215-965-4099. www.egopo.org. $25-$35.

Four Weddings and an Elvis Comedy by Nancy Frick. Closes 3/13. Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville; Box Office: 610-935-1920. $15; $12 students under 18.

Last Night of Ballyhoo Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry. Closes 3/5. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $15.

Stoga Theater: Guys & Dolls The trials & tribulations of a group of gamblers in '30s-era NY. Closes 3/5. Conestoga High School, 200 Irish Road, Berwyn. stogatheatre.com. $15; $12 students and seniors.

Alexander Melnikov, Pianist Classical pianist peforms. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-9220. $25-$50; $10 students. 3/6. 2 pm.

Astral Artists & Symphony in C: Beyond Barber - Composing Philadelphia Concert of works by composer with ties to the city. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. $30; $25 seniors; $10 students. 3/10. 7:30 pm.

Elizabeth Borowsky and Amit Peled, Cellist and Pianist Program will feature works by Jewish composers. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332. $20. 3/6. 3 pm.

Fryderyk Chopin Concert The Police Heritage Society of Philadelphia holds its annual Fryderyk Chopin Concert featuring guest artist Kate Liu, Bronze Medal winner at the 2015 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. Holy Family University - Sister Francesca Onley Education Center, 9801 Frankford Ave.; dziecko2@comcast.net. $30; $20 students. 3/6. 2 pm.

International Guitar Night Featuring several of the top guitar composers from around the world. Crossroads Music at Calvary United Methodist Church, 48th St. & Baltimore Ave. www.internationalguitarnight.com. $10-$30. 3/6. 7:30 pm.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble Bucks County's resident Chamber Music Ensemble since 1975. Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church, 188 Upper Tinicum Church Rd., Upper Black Eddy. www.lenapechamberensemble.org. 3/4. 8:15 pm.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble Bucks County's resident Chamber Music Ensemble since 1975. Delaware Valley University, 700 E Butler Ave., Doylestown. www.lenapechamberensemble.org. 3/6. 3 pm.

Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia: Eastern Voices Premieres by Andrea Clearfield & Jennifer Higdon honor Alan Harler. Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 North Broad St.; Liacouras Center Box Office: 800-298-4200. www.mcchorus.org/wp/archives/4050. $28-$38; $15 students. 3/5. 7:30 pm.

PCMS Concert: Karen Gomyo, Christian Poltera & Juhu Pohjonen, Violinist, Cellist & Pianist Trio presents a program of works by Haydn, Janacek & Dvorak. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 3/9. 8 pm.

PCMS Concert: Pamela Frank & Emanuel Ax, Violinist & Pianist Renowned pianist & violinist present an all-Mozart program. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org. $24. 3/8. 8 pm.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Mahler Eight Performance of Mahler's 8th Symphony, w/several guest choral ensembles. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.philorch.org. $99-$203. 3/10.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Yannick & Helene Welcome Spring Concert of works by Brahms & Schumann, w/Helene Grimaud featured on piano. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.philorch.org. $35-$147. 3/4, 3/5.

PitchBlak Brass Band 10-piece NYC based hip-hop brass band that formed in 2010. Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; 610-649-8389. www.pitchblakbrassband.com/. $12 advance; $17 day of show. 3/9. 8 pm.

Princeton University Orchestra: Concerto Competition Winners & Performance Orchestra presents concerto competition winners and performs. Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium, Nassau St. & University Pl., Princeton; 609-258-9220. $15; $5 students. 3/4, 3/5.

Russian National Orchestra The first Russian orchestra to win a Grammy Award. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 800-374-7263. russiannationalorchestra.org. $58-$69. 3/4. 8 pm.

Songs of the Mediterranean The Drexel Mediterranean Ensemble, under the direction of bassist/educator and KYDD Bass inventor Bruce Kaminsky, performs music from the Middle East, the Balkans Southern Europe and North Africa. Besides performances in the Mandell, the ensemble has played at Penn's Landing, The American Museum and the University of Pennsylvania. It has performed with Intercultural Journeys and for the Israeli Consulate and for the Society of Ethnomusicology conference. Drexel University - Mandell Theater, 33rd St.; Box Office: 215-895-2787 (ARTS). 3/9. 7:30 pm.

VOICES Chorale: Durufle's Requiem Choral concert. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 W. State St., Trenton; 609-658-2636. $25-$40; $55 family pass. 3/6. 3 pm.

VoxAmaDeus Philadelphia-based musical organization that specializes in music of the 15th through 18th centuries. Gladwyne Presbyterian Church, 1321 Beaumont Dr., Gladwyne; 610-688-2800. voxamadeus.org. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students and children. 3/6. 5 pm.

Weekend With the Arts Art show, orchestral & choral music, refreshments & more. First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, 130 W. Miner St., West Chester. Free. 3/4, 3/5, 3/6.

Amici Opera Company: Edipo Re (Oedipus Rex) & L'Oracolo 2 1-act operas by Lenocavallo & Leoni. Dock Woods Community Center, 275 Dock Dr., Lansdale; 215-224-0257. www.amiciopera.com. $20. 3/6. 2:30 pm.

Amici Opera Company: The Flying Dutchman 3-act German opera by Richard Wagner. United Methodist Church of The Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.; 215-224-0257. www.amiciopera.com. $20. 3/5.

Opera Philadelphia: Capriccio Strauss opera about a poet & a composer both competing for a woman's favor. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. www.operaphila.org. 3/4, 3/6.

Dance Theatre of Harlem One of the world's leading neo-classical ballet companies. Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; Box Office: 215-893-3900. www.dancetheatreofharlem.com. $30-$75. 3/4, 3/5, 3/5.

Graffito Works - Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis Graffito Works is a unique platform for dancers & performing artists to create site-specific work. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, 128 N. Broad St.; 215-972-7600. Included in admission. 3/9. 7 pm.

Israeli Dancing with Rak-Dan Dance event open to all experience levels. University of the Arts - Gershman Hall (Gershman Y), 401 S. Broad St.; 215-545-4400. $10. 3/8.

Limon Dance Company One of the oldest modern dance companies in the country, blending classic & cutting-edge choreography. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-893-1999. limon.org. $37-$57. 3/9, 3/10.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Don Quixote Marius Petipa ballet with adaptations by PA Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella. Based on the Cervantes novel. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; Box Office: 215-893-1999. www.paballet.org. $29-$135. 3/4, 3/5, 3/5, 3/6, 3/9, 3/10.

Philadelphia Youth Dance Fest Dance festival highlighting area youth. University of the Arts - Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2499011. www.phillyyouthdancefest.com. $22. 3/5, 3/6.

Step Afrika! An exciting dance form combining rhythmic footwork, body percussion & spirited vocalizing. Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne. www.stepafrika.com. $10. 3/4. 7 pm.

An Oscar Hammerstein Sing Group singing event featuring works from the Rodgers & Hammerestein repertoire. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown. Free. 3/5. 2 pm.