The Only Shocking Act: This Week in Philadelphia Theatre

sandra-bernhard.jpgThis week’s quote comes from Sandra Bernhard, who will be in Philly next weekend with her show, Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad & Beautiful. The full quote goes: “Love is the only shocking act left on the face of the earth.” Now, on with the listings!

A House With No Walls - We Jews call it a chupah. January 19-February 18. Tickets online.

Anne of Green Gables - We always wondered how she also managed to be of Avonlea. January 18-February 11. Box office online.

Edward Scissorhands - Yep, you heard that right. January 16-21. Tickets are online.

Of Mice and Men - Yeah… You read the book in high school. January 16-March 4. Tickets online.

Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad & Beautiful - Yep, that is the Sandra Bernhard. January 18-21. Tickets online.

Scotland Road - It’s not about Scotland, it’s about the Titanic. Somehow. January 19-February 18. Ticket information is online.

The rest of the listings, after the jump!

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. Through January 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. January 11-26. Tickets online.

Radio Gals - Zany hilarity? Sounds fun! Through January 28. For reservations, call 610.565.4211.

Rain - Because who doesn’t love the Beatles? Through January 14. Tickets may be purchased online.

The Mystery of Irma Vep - Oh look, this one’s got werewolves! Through January 21. 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.

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!

Image via The UWA Perth International Arts Festival.

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