Theater Carrie Brat Productions presents out actor Erik Ranson playing the titular role in the stage version of this horror classic, through Nov. 7 at Underground Arts at the Wolf Building, 340 N. 12th St.; (215) 627-2577.
Curtains The Walnut Street Theatre presents the murder whodunit set against the backdrop of a musical theater production circa 1959, through Oct. 24, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
Far Away The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the story of a woman searching for human connection as a way to escape an all-consuming war raging throughout the world, Oct. 28-30 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; (215) 898-3900.
Ghost-Writer Arden Theatre Company presents the story of a dead novelist and his secretary, who is still taking dictation from him, through Nov. 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Jersey Boys The Kimmel Center’s Broadway series presents the award-winning musical about Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, through Dec. 12 at Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; (215) 790-5847.
Little Shop of Horrors New Candlelight Theatre presents the musical about a large talking plant with the taste for human blood, through Oct. 30, 2208 Millers Road, Ardentown, Del.; (302) 475-2313. Monty Python’s Spamalot PNC Arts Alive presents the popular and zany medieval comedy, through Nov. 20, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, N.J.; (856) 858-5230.
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom Azuka Theatre presents the story of parents who discover their teenagers are addicted to an online horror video game too realistic for comfort, through Oct. 31, 525 S. Fourth St.; (215) 733-0255.
Norma Doesmen Society Hill Playhouse presents a gender-bent, comedic take on “Sunset Boulevard,” through Nov. 7, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.
Office Politics Quince Productions presents four short plays set in offices, Oct. 28-Nov. 13 at Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 627-1088.
Philly Fan The Kimmel Center presents the one-man show that takes the audience on a journey through Philadelphia sports history of the last 50 years, through Oct. 31 at Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Run, Mourner, Run Flashpoint Theatre Company and out playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney present the story of a poor young man from a rural community in North Carolina who is suddenly thrust into a power struggle between the two richest men in town, Oct. 27-Nov. 20 at Second Stage at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 568-8077.
Silverhill InterAct Theatre Company presents a new drama about a self-supporting utopian community whose well-being is challenged by capitalism, through Nov. 14, on the Mainstage of The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 568-8077.
The Threepenny Opera Arden Theatre Company presents the outrageous musical in which whores and thieves prowl the streets of London, through Nov. 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Uncle Vanya Lantern Theater Company presents its first-ever production of a full-length Anton Chekhov work, through Nov. 21 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; (215) 829-0395.
Why I’m Scared of Dance 1812 Productions presents a self-effacing comedy written and performed by Jen Childs, through Oct. 31 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; (215) 592-9560.
Music Catie Curtis The singer-songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Tin Angel, 20 N. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.
Dvorák Symphony No. 8 The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Russian-born conductor Semyon Bychkov and French violinist Renaud Capuçon celebrating the music of the great French composer Henri Dutilleux, Oct. 22-23 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Shawn Colvin The singer-songwriter performs at 6 and 9 p.m. Oct. 23 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; (215) 257-5808.
Christine Havrilla The out singer-songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Tin Angel. 20 N. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.
David Cassidy and Danny Bonaduce Come on, get happy at 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
Buika The bisexual Spanish singer performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Dave Brubeck The jazz and classical musician performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Janis Ian The out singer-songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Exhibits Andre Gisson BOI’s of New Hope Art Gallery presents an exhibition of works by the French-American impressionist, through Oct. 31, 9 W. Mechanic St., New Hope; (215) 862-8292.
Art of the American Soldier The National Constitution Center presents the world debut exhibition of over 15,000 paintings and sketches created by 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty, through Jan. 10, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6895.
The Big Sea ArtStar Gallery presents an exhibition of works from artist Andrew Zangerle, through Nov. 21, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.
Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt The Franklin Institute presents an exhibition of 150 artifacts from Egypt, through Jan. 2, 20th Street and the Parkway; (215) 448-1200.
Eakins on Paper: Drawings and Watercolors from the Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of 10 rarely seen drawings and watercolors that survey the early work of Thomas Eakins, through December, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
400 Same-Sex Couples: Facing Inequality Bucks County Community College hosts an exhibition of photos by Liz Bradbury of gay and lesbian couples as a public reminder that same-sex couples in Pennsylvania cannot marry, gain rights through civil unions and have no legal recognition, through Nov. 6 at Hicks Art Center Gallery, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown; (215) 968-8000.
A Glimpse of Paradise: Gold in Islamic Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the unique status of gold in Islam through a small group of objects drawn from the museum’s collection, through April 2011, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab SALT Art Gallery presents an exhibition of new works by Thomas Buildmore, Scott Chasse, Chris Clark, Dan King, Kenji Nakayama and Morgan Thomas, through Oct. 22, 212 Race St.; (215) 939-7426.
Passing Evidence AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Christine Stoughton and Nancy Sophy, through Nov. 6, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
Pleasures and Pastimes in Japanese Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of costumes, masks and poetry exploring the ways in which leisure time was interpreted across all social classes in Japanese art, through January, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
Recent Work Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of mixed media works by Karen S. Davies, through Nov. 7, 236 S. 22nd St.; (215) 772-1911.
Dance Carmen Triple Bill The Pennsylvania Ballet presents a world-premiere work based on the classic story, through Oct. 24 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Paul Taylor Dance Company The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Taylor’s views on the human condition, using his dancers to illuminate spirituality, sexuality, morality and mortality, through Oct. 23 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; (215) 898-3900.
Revelations SHARP Dance Company premieres five new works, through Oct. 24 at Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St.; (215) 569-4060.
Film A Page of Madness International House Philadelphia hosts the world premiere of a silent Japanese film accompanied by a live score by Philadelphia composer Gene Coleman, 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St.; (215) 387-5125.
Philadelphia Film Festival The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 19th-annual celebration of cinema, through Oct. 24 at various locations throughout the city; www.filmadelphia.org.
MST3K: Warrior of the Lost World The cheesy sci-fi movies as lampooned by robots, 9:45 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The kids’ classic film is screened at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
black./womyn.:conversations with lesbians of African descent. The documentary is screened followed by a Q&A with director Tiona McClodden, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Colours Organization Inc., 112 N. Broad St., first floor conference room; www.coloursorganization.org.
Zombieland The horror comedy is screened at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
Books Alex Ross The New Yorker music critic discusses his book, “The Rest is Noise,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
Etc. Scandalous DJs Just Jess and Klem provide the music at Tabu, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 23, 200 S. 12th St.; (215) 964-9675.
Scene The LGBTQ dance party features DJ Kit, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.: www.tlbtbproductions.com.
Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! Peter Sagal hosts a live taping of NPR’s current-events show, featuring a line-up of witty panelists, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.