“Something Rotten” at The Candlelight Theatre
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302- 475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
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Longwood Gardens Indoor Performance Series
In celebration of the opening of the new Mediterranean-inspired West Conservatory, Longwood welcomes artists with ties to, and showcasing the cultures of, Mediterranean climates from around the world. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
SALT Performing Arts Presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
A treat for the whole family. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, 610-513-5839; SALTPA.com.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope Mansion
This is an interactive who-done-it dinner theater, so put on your hats, place your bets and make sure your juleps are strong—there’s a mystery to solve. 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Times and tickets, PARenFaire.com.
The Keswick Theatre
Feb. 7, Three American Troubadours: Celebrating James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King; Feb. 8, Let’s Sing Sabrina; Feb. 11, Hindley Street Country Club; Feb. 14, The Million Dollar Experience: A Celebration of Sun Records; Feb. 15, Vic DiBitetto; Feb. 16, Trapped Between the Kingdom and the Culture; Feb. 18, WXPN Welcomes Travis: Raze The […]
“The Irish … And How They Got That Way” at The Fulton
Enjoy an irreverent history of the Irish through the 20th and 21st centuries through the eyes of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt (“Angela’s Ashes”). 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
American Music Theatre
Feb. 8, Three Dog Night; Feb. 12, Boyz II Men; Feb. 14, Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond; Feb. 16, Puppy Pals Live! Feb. 21, Little River Band with special guest Orleans; Feb. 22, Grand Shanghai Circus; Feb. 23, George Thorogood & The Destroyers: The Baddest Show on Earth. 2425 […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
Feb. 8, Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin; Feb. 8, Jay and Silent Bob: The Aural Sects Tour in Copeland Hall; Feb. 15, The Rock Orchestra performs Phil Collins; Feb. 22, Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve; Feb. 23, Air Supply; Feb. 28, An Evening with Sutton Foster; Mar. 7, Seldom Seen; Mar 7, Red […]
“Jesus Christ Superstar” at The Fulton
A timeless work, the edgy rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 397-7425; TheFulton.org.
At The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
Feb. 19, Folsom Prison Experience; Feb. 21, Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live! Mar. 2, Marc Broussard: Time is a Thief Tour; Mar. 7, Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, TheColonialTheatre.com.
“A Raisin in the Sun” at People’s Light
You don’t want to miss this award-winning classic that’s both intimate and mythic in scope. Lorraine Hansberry’s pivotal drama portrays three generations sharing a cramped apartment on the segregated South Side of 1950s Chicago as they argue over how to spend the proceeds of a life insurance policy, revealing deep generational divides. 39 Conestoga Rd., […]
“Tuesdays with Morrie” at Delaware Theatre Company
Based on the bestselling memoir, the play is a tender yet profound recounting of teacher and student reuniting for one final lesson. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594- 1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
First State Ballet Theatre Presents “Triple Bill”
Three ballets sure to move you. These are world premieres by choreographers Viktor Plotnikov, Blake Krapels and Carlos Martinez. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
Immaculata Symphony Children’s Concert: “Heroes & Villains”
Immaculata Symphony Children’s Concert: “Heroes & Villains”
Immaculata Symphony partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to perform exciting music written to accompany our favorite heroes and villains. Children are invited to meet the musicians and to see and hear the instruments up close. Immaculata Univ., Alumnae Hall, 1145 W. King Rd., Immaculata. 3 pm. $10. Facebook.com/ImmaculataSymphony.
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American Music Theatre Presents “Riverdance”
To celebrate their 30th year milestone, “Riverdance” is on a special anniversary tour and making a stop in Lancaster. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motion graphics. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
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Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
This is a unique experience when, before the show, audience members fill out a card with their name, favorite Beatles song and reason for their choice. The band then weaves the audience’s personal stories into their performance. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, WCUPATix.com/WCULive.
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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Mar. 1, Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis; Mar. 6, Dueling Pianos; Mar. 7, On the Lash; Mar. 8, Countdown to Ecstasy: Tribute to Steely Dan; Mar. 13, Laugh Lounge; Mar. 20, Denise King celebrates The Legendary Ladies of Song; Mar. 23, The Beat Goes On: Tribute to Cher; Mar. 27, The Breakers: A Tom Petty […]
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“Ink & Paint” at Media Theatre
A new historical musical that follows the first women animators at Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s and 1940s. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
The Keswick Theatre
Mar. 7, Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive; Mar. 13, The High Kings & Mary Black; Mar. 15, Spyro Gyra & Lee Ritenour; Mar. 29, The Best of Doo Wop Vol. 7. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, KeswickTheatre.com.
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Kennett Flash
Mar. 8, Beatlemania Again! A Tribute to the Beatles; Mar. 14, Belfast Connection: St. Paddy’s Celebration; Mar. 15, The Dukes of Destiny; Mar. 29, The Sin City Band with Kid Davis & The Bullets. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
Media Theatre Youth Ensemble Presents “Honk! Jr.”
Travel along with Honk as he discovers his true beauty, love and acceptance. “Honk!” is witty and heart-warming and will delight audiences of all ages. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
American Music Theatre
Mar. 8, Scotty McCreery with special guest Spencer Crandall; Mar. 14, Gary Allan; Mar. 22 & 23, The Oak Ridge Boys; Mar. 28, Chubby Checker with Chris Ruggiero. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Mar. 8, TR3 with Tim Reynolds; Mar. 9, Louisiana Calling; Mar. 14, Cherish the Ladies; Mar. 14, The Drifters, The Platters and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters; Mar. 15, Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute Concert; Mar. 23, Gaelic Storm. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
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Finding Wonderland: Broadway and Beyond
Brandi Burkhardt shares her heartfelt journey through the roles she never got to play, the ones that shaped her path and the behind-the-scenes moments that defined her career. Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
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Whiskey Rovers at Uptown
Whiskey Rovers at Uptown
Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of Ireland with the Whiskey Rovers as they bring a riveting performance of traditional Irish folk songs, sea shanties, work songs and spirited shenanigans — the perfect precursor to St. Patrick’s Day. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., West Chester. 4 p.m. $25. UptownWestChester.org.
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Brandywine Ballet Spotlight Performance
Enjoy a memorable evening where classical ballet meets contemporary innovation. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., West Chester. Fri, 7:30; Sat, 2 pm. $40. UptownWestChester.org.
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Hedgerow Theatre U.S. Premiere — “Nora: A Doll’s House”
Henrik Ibsen’s brutal portrayal of womanhood caused outrage when it was first performed in 1879. This bold new version by Stef Smith reframes the drama in three different time periods — the fight for women’s suffrage, the Swinging Sixties and the modern day — intertwined in this urgent, poetic play that asks, “How far have […]
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Sesame Street Live
Say hello, sing, dance and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide and seek. Keswick Theatre, 291 N Keswick Ave., Glenside. Time and tickets, 215-572-7650; KeswickTheatre.com.
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“Discovering Blackness” at Media Theatre
OMG Studios presents this staged reading by playwright Sunflower B. Rose. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, MediaTheatre.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Apr. 2, An Evening with Tom Rush; Apr. 6, West Chester Dance Works; Apr. 10, The Laugh Lounge with Tim Hayes; Apr. 12, High Noon—A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd Band; Apr. 17, Haily Brinnel Quintet; Apr. 18, Uptown’s Classical Happy Hour: An Evening of Strings and Stories, 6 pm; Apr. 18, The Four C Notes, […]
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At The Grand in Wilmington
Apr. 3, Marc Cohn; Apr. 4, Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen; Apr. 5, “Japanese Storytelling with Magical Masks, Mime and Music” by Kuniko Yamamoto; Apr. 7, Toast—The Ultimate Bread Experience; Apr. 18, Stanley Jordan Plays The Dead; Apr. 25, The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute; May 2, […]
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Apr. 3–Aug. 2, “The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits.” Apr. 12–Oct. 18, Ryan & Friends: Lifetime of Laughter. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
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“The Little Mermaid” at SALT Performing Arts
Journey under the sea in this production complete with real water. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s love story and the Disney classic animated film, with music. Bring cans and pouches of tuna (mermaid-safe brands, please) for the Chester County Food Bank. SALT West Chester, 19 Hagerty Blvd., West Chester. Times and tickets, SALTPA.com.
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Kennett Flash
Apr. 5, Know Return/Fooling Ourselves: A Tribute to Kansas and Styx; Apr. 11, An Evening With Steve Forbert. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
The Keswick Theatre
Apr. 5, Joe Conklin with City Rhythm Orchestra; Apr. 11 & 12, 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour—The Magnetic Fields; Apr. 18, The Rascals; Apr. 26, 10,000 Maniacs. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, KeswickTheatre.com.
At The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
Apr. 5, Benise—25 Years of Passion; Apr. 11, Broken Arrow—The Music of Neil Young; Apr. 12, Total Mass Retain—YES Tribute Band; Apr. 16, The Greatest Moments in Philadelphia Sports History; Apr. 24, Blackmore’s Night with The Wizards Consort; Apr. 25, back to Back To Black: the Amy Winehouse Celebration; Apr. 26, 6th Annual Earth Day […]
“Birthday Candles” at People’s Light
Take a journey through 80+ years of Ernestine Ashworth’s life, from her 17th to her 101st birthdays, marked by her mother’s golden butter cake and a kaleidoscope of experiences. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, PeoplesLight.org.
First State Ballet Theatre Presents: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Mischievous faeries and sparkling dancing will delight all in this retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. The Grand Wilmington, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Sat, 7 pm; Sun, 2 pm. Tickets, 302-652-5577; TheGrandWilmington.org.
American Music Theatre
Here are just a few—check the website for more: Apr. 5, Melissa Etheridge; Apr. 17, The Temptations & The Four Tops; Apr. 18, Bonnie Raitt; May 3, Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees; May 17, Trisha Yearwood; June 22, Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times […]