Performance and classical music listings

The Color Purple: National Tour Based on the award-winning novel by Alice Walker, 'The Color Purple' is an inspiring family saga. DuPont Theatre, W. 10th St. at North St. Market, Wilmington; 1-800-338-0881. www.colorpurple.com/. $50-$75. Closes 9/19.

Titus Andronicus Tragedy about a betrayed general seeking revenge. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; Reservations required: 215-735-0630 or 1-800-595-4849 (4TIX). $20 advance; $25 day of show. Closes 10/2.

The Crowded House Children's opera based on the old story about the poor family that complains to the rabbi that their house is too crowded. Lantern Theater at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Sts.; 215-829-0395. www.michaeldutka.com/thecrowdedhouse/. $15; $10 for 25 and under. Closes 9/12.

Wolf PAC's Open House & Birthday Party Celebrate its 5th birthday with preview classes, entertainment, and cake. Wolf Performing Arts Center, 1020 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Free. 9/13. 4:30-6:30 pm.

All Shook Up The story of a small town girl with big dreams & the motorcycle-riding fellow she falls for. Footlighters Theater, 58 Main Ave., Berwyn; Box Office: 610-296-9245. $15. Closes 9/25.

Biloxi Blues Neil Simon play about a man who's drafted during WWII & sent to Biloxi, MS, for training, learning life lessons along the way. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. $10. 9/16. 7:30 pm.

On Golden Pond A spirited & lovable elderly couple face their twilight years. Colonial Playhouse, Ridley Ave., Clifton Heights; Box Office: 610-622-5773. $11-$12; $5 children 11 & under. Closes 9/25.

Southern Comforts The tale of a widow & widower who find romance with each other later in life. Off-Broad Street Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, NJ; Reservations required: 609-466-2766. $27.50-$29.50. Closes 10/2.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee A quirky assortment of youths compete for the title of spelling bee champion. Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Riverton; 856-829-7144. $18. Closes 9/25.