So, too, do most of the Puerto Ricans in West Side Story, the show whose original cast featured Chita Rivera singing the song “America.” Now, on with the listings!

Beau Jest - We know people that we can imagine this happening to. January 12-28. Ticket information online.
Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life - The role she was born to play? Um, duh. January 9-14. Tickets online.
Dex and Julie Sittin’ in a Tree - Aww, who doesn’t love a romantic reunion story? (If the answer is you, you have no soul.) January 11-March 4. Tickets online.
Fences - We hear good ones make good neighbors. January 12-27. Tickets online.
Pippin - If you only read the summary provided with that link, you’ll truly have no idea what you’re in for. January 11-15. Tickets online.
Purlie - A singing funeral? We’re guessing the play is set in NoLa. January 11-February 7. Box office information online.
Reckless - Some people just have bad luck on the holidays.
The rest of the listings, after the jump!
Radio Gals - Zany hilarity? Sounds fun! January 4-28. For reservations, call 610.565.4211.
Rain - Because who doesn’t love the Beatles? January 4-14. Tickets may be purchased online.
The Mystery of Irma Vep - Oh look, this one’s got werewolves! Through January 21. Tickets online.
My Children! My Africa! - Apartheid is so in these days. (And by “in,” we don’t mean good. Just “in.”) Through January 7. Tickets online.
The BFG - This was a favorite of ours in fourth grade, and we’re excited to see it brought to life. Through January 21. Extended to January 28. Tickets online.
This Is The Week That Is: Political Humor for the Holidays - And what nation’s leader reminds you most of the ghost of Christmas Past? Through January 7. Tickets online.
42nd Street - We guarantee you know a lot of the music from it, even if you’ve never seen the show. Through January 7. Tickets online.
ComedySportz - You know Whose Line Is It Anyway? Yeah, it’s kinda like that. Open run. Tickets online.
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding - It’s like My Big Fat Greek Wedding for a South Philly audience. Open run. Tickets and information at 1.800.660.TINA.
Menopause: The Musical - The name says it all, doesn't it? Open run. Tickets online.
If you've got a theater listing in the Philadelphia area, let us know! Also feel absolutely free to post other listings on the comments page!
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