With the conclusion of Fringe now only ten days away, several local theatre companies are getting ready for their 2008-2009 seasons, and we'll have still more for you next week. Now, on with the listings!

Candide - Noses were made to wear spectacles. September 11-October 19. Tickets online.

The Hothouse - Not as much fun as a cathouse, but what can you do? September 12-October 12. Tickets online.

Reefer Madness - Beware it. September 11-October 4. Tickets online.

Parenting 101: The Musical! - Lesson number one: don't shake the baby. Through September 14. Tickets online.

State Fair - It might as well be spring. Through October 19. Tickets online.

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

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

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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