This week's quote comes from Tom Stoppard, who said in an interview: "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's – there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." Now, on with the listings! Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story - And you're Mary......

Leonard Bernstein has long held a place in our hearts as one of America's great composers and conductors. In honor of the 90th anniversary of his birth, the Philadelphia Orchestra, along with world- renowned soloists such as Joshua Bell and Jennifer Koh, has put together some truly timeless and innovative programs together for its Bernstein Festival, taking place from now until early February. In addition to celebrating Bernstein's music, the Philadelphia Orchestra also recognizes his......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: No Really, West: The only remaining original print of West Side Story will be shown at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (824 W. Lancaster Avenue), 7PM. $9.25 Grubstake: Grubstake and A.K.A.C.O.D. at Tritone http://www.tritonebar.com/ (1508 South), 9PM. $5 Girl With Harp: Gillian Grassie and The Coal Men at World Café Live (3025 Walnut), 8PM. $9 ($7 if using cash) Quizzo Mania: Get your Quizzo on at 12 Steps......

Seattlest has a talk with the photographer from last week's "Segway Mom" and then experiences some dissension in the ranks over the question of wine vs. beer. It's not West Side Story, but about as close as they'll get. They're also still waiting on some inbox relief after a spammer is arrested. As Chicagoist counts down the days to its third anniversary party, they found all-organic pizza to be underwhelming amidst the hoopla, tried......

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,......

Because there’s an upcoming production of Hamlet in the area, Phillyist thought we would correct the oft-misquoted monologue from Hamlet. It is not: “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him well!” No no no. The verse doesn’t even work there. The monologue instead begins: “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio…” (You can find the rest of the monologue by performing a simple Google search for it. This was our “I feel lucky” hit.) Now, on......

It’s a quiet week in Philly Theater, as local companies wind down their seasons in preparation for the 2005/2006 seasons set to begin, for the most part, in September. Here’s what Phillyist could find: West Side Story - The Bernstein/Sondheim/Laurents vehicle that’s been bringing audiences to tears since 1958 is coming to the close of its run at the Walnut Street Theatre. It’s Romeo and Juliet with singing and dancing; a perennial favorite. July 6,......