This is that time of year when the local theatre community devotes itself more or less fully to the Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festivals, so our listings may be pretty short for the next couple of weeks. But no fear! The end of the Festival means the beginning of the Philadelphia theatre season, so we'll have plenty a listing for you in due time.

Now, on with the listings!

Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe - We're not listing individual shows, so just check out the website for show and ticket information. August 29-September 13.

Spamalot - They do routines and chorus scenes with footwork impeccable. Through August 31. Tickets online.

Phantom - Not the one you're thinking of. Through October 5. Tickets at 302.475.2313.

Lingering - Do you have to? Do you have to? Through August 24. Tickets online.

Shakespeare's R&J - It's not the way you know it. Through August 23. Tickets online.

There Goes the Bride - Nah, just a case of pre-wedding jitters. Through August 31. Tickets online.

ComedySportz - You know Whose Line Is It Anyway? Yeah, it's kinda like that. Open run. Tickets online.

The N Crowd - More local improv. Open ended run. Tickets and information 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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