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p.m. Approximately 90 minutes in length; no inter- mission. Perelman Theatre at the Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce. 215- 893-1999.  Oscar Wilde makes a most welcome appearance at the Hedgerow Theatre as they present his un- equalled “The Importance of Being Earnest”, May 3 - 27, with Barrymore Award-winner Dan Hodge putting the core company through their paces of this beloved farce which has never stopped producing feverish laughter since its premiere in 1895. It will live forever! 64 Rose Valley Road in Rose Valley, PA. 610-565-4211. 


ticipating in a podcast re- cording session of works by Landini, Palestrina, Bruckner and Messiaen with a chance to interact and chat with the artists. A free will off ering will benefi t the Basilica. Then on May 6 at 3 p.m., Sing- ing City and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia present “Serene Mystics”, works by Tavener, Lau- ridsen and Ola Gjello who will be a guest at the event with a reception to follow. 18th and the Parkway. 215-587-3696.  The Philadelphia


International opera stars tenor Bryan Hymel and his wife soprano Irini Kyria- kidou help celebrate Lyric Fest’s 15th anniversary with a benefi t recital of songs and arias on May 6 at 3 p.m., Church of the Holy Trinity, 19th and Walnut. Photo credit: Mark McCourt


Place, an historic play- house for more than a century, adds art to its reputation as presenter of plays, concerts and other attractions, with its current show “Down to Earth” at P & P Gal- lery on the theatre’s lower level(no elevator). Run- ning until mid-June 16, this ecology-themed exhibition features local artists’ works of plants, animals and landscapes in a variety of mediums. Free. 215-735- 6060. 


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The musical farce “Tri- umph of Love”, based on the play by Marivaux and set in the 18th century, is at the Bristol Riverside Theatre now through May 20 with a new book by James Magruder, music by Jeff rey Stock, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, staged by Keith Baker with a singing/dancing cast of seven. As Marivaux said, “love makes a woman do the strangest things!” 120 Radcliff e St., Bristol, PA. 215-785-0100. 


Azuka Theatre presents Barrymore Award-win- ning playwright R. Eric Thomas’s new play “Mrs. Harrison”, with Danielle Lenee and Brandi Burgess as two women who meet by chance at their 10th-


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year college reunion, each with a story about what happened back then, each willing to fi ght for the right to tell it. Kevin Glaccum directs. Drake Theatre, 302 S. Hicks St. 215-563-1100. 


Curtis Opera The- atre joins with Opera Philadelphia for a tasty double-bill of Kurt Weill and Bertold Brecht’s “Ma- hagonny: Ein Songspiel” based on their full-length opera, plus GianCarlo Menotti’s haunting “The Medium” set in the fright- ening atmosphere of a a seance parlor. Emma Grif- fi n directs, Carlos Ageda conducts members of the Curtis Symphony Orches- tra on May 3, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., May 5 at 2:30


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The Philadelphia Or- chestra presents two fi ne opportunities to hear the great Fred J. Cooper Me- morial Organ with their performances on May 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. Nicholas McGegan conducts works by Locatelli, Rossini, Respighi and Stravinski plus with soloist Peter Richard Conte, Handel’s Organ Concerto in F major, its fi rst P.O. perfor- mance. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce. 215-893-1999.  The Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul has two highlights in the days ahead. On May 5 at 7:30 p.m., Craft Works Live in- vites music lovers to a free open door experience par-


nut on Rittenhouse Square. 215-438-1702 for tickets as well as information on pre- mium tickets that include an elegant post-concert reception at AVA, 1920 Spruce St. 


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on his new book, “Dis- covering Phila., Places Little Known” and will discuss it with Dr. Da- vid B. Brownlee at the Penn Book Center.130 S. 34th St. 215-222-7600. On May 9 at 7:30 p.m., Harry Kyriakodis will present


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Shakespeare Theatre is at the Free Library on May 6 at 2 p.m. kicking off their professional tour of “Mac- beth”, directed by founder Carmen Khan with profes- sional actors doing double duty in this 90-minute ver- sion of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. 1901 Vine St. 215 496 9722.  Lyric Fest ends its 15 season with a triumphant event on May 6 at 3 p.m., international opera star tenor Bryan Hymel, alum- nus of the Academy of Vocal Arts, and his opera soprano wife Irini Kyria- kidou join with pianist Laura Ward in a special fund-raising concert ben- efi tting Lyric Fest and fea- turing music by Vaughan Williams, Ravel, Benjamin C.S. Boyle plus operatic favorites. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19th and Wal-


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