And, scene! This Week in Philadelphia Theatre

30Fest and The O’Conner Girls - Philadelphia really loves its short plays this summer! The People’s Light Theatre Company is celebrating the end of its 30th Anniversary Season with a collection of commissioned short works and solo performances about families – functional and otherwise. The show closes this weekend; see the website for more information. Tickets $26-$42. The People’s Light Theatre Company Main Stage is located at 39 Conestoga Road in Malvern. Call 610.644.3500 for more details.

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival - The festival, at De Sales University in Center Valley, is only producing one actual Shakespeare show (The Merchant of Venice), but don’t let that stop you: it looks to be a great time all-around. Performances continue through August 7. For more information, see their website. The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at De Sales University is located at 2755 Station Avenue in Center Valley, PA.

Love’s Labour Lost - Delaware has a Shakespeare festival too, but unlike its Pennsylvania counterpart, activities and center around one specific play. Love’s Labour’s Lost is a comedy full of romance, disguise, and celibacy. We’re serious. Tickets are $7, and the play opens this weekend. For more information, see their website. Tickets not currently available for advanced purchase. The Delaware Shakespeare Festival is presented on the grounds of Archmere Academy, five miles north of Wilmington on U.S. Route 13, just before the PA border and is easily accessible by car or SEPTA.

Menopause: The Musical - The name says it all, doesn’t it? Shows at the Society Hill Playhouse, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM, and 5:30 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $45. Call 215.923.0210 for reservations. The Society Hill Playhouse is located at 507 South 8th Street in Philadelphia.

Trojan Wars - We ask: when isn’t unexpected teenage pregnancy funny? Performances at the Second Stage at the Adrienne Theatre (2030 Sansom in Philadelphia), Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., now through July 31. Tickets $10-$20. For reservations and information, call the box office at 215.563.4330.

Move Over Mrs. Markam - A British bedroom farce by Ray Cooney. And really, who doesn’t like bedrooms? July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8 PM, July 17, 24, 31 at 2 PM. For more information, see the production website at or call 610.565.411. The Hedgerow Theatre is located in Media, at 64 Rose Valley Road.

Tony and Tina’s Wedding - Think My Big Fat Greek Wedding, only they’re Italian and you’re invited. Tickets include wedding buffet and post-show dancing. July 22, 24, 29, on board the Spirit of Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. $79 plus handling fee. For information, visit: them on the web.

West Side Story - The Bernstein/Sondheim/Laurents vehicle that’s been bringing audiences to tears since 1958 is coming to the close of its run at the Walnut Street Theatre. It’s Romeo and Juliet with singing and dancing; a perennial favorite. July 20, 21, 22, 8 PM. July 16, 23 at 2 PM and 8 PM. July 24 at 2 PM and 7 PM. For tickets and pricing information: call 215.574.3550, or visit their website.

The Sound of Music - The famous Rogers and Hammerstein musical, complete with singing nuns, angry yet music-loving Nazis, and lots of adorable children, will be performed at The Academy Theater through July 23. For more information, call (609) 291-9000. Be aware that their website doesn’t seem very Mac compatible to us.

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