I Like To Be in America: This Week in Philadelphia Theatre

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!

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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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