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THE LITTLE THEATRE OF MANCHESTER

177 Hartford Road
Manchester, CT 06040

Upcoming Shows

The Waverly Gallery
Jun 1 – Jun 30, 2026

The Waverly Gallery is a poignant memory play by Kenneth Lonergan that explores the challenges of aging and family dynamics as experienced by Gladys, an...

Twelve Angry Jurors
Twelve Angry Jurors
Jul 30 – Aug 16, 2026

12 ANGRY JURORSAdapted by Sherman L. SergelJuly 31 – August 16, 2026Twelve strangers. One room. A young man's life in the balance. The pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat...

The Prom
The Prom
Nov 6 – Nov 22, 2026

THE PROMBook & Lyrics by Chad Beguelin | Book by Bob Martin | Music by Matthew SklarNovember 6–22, 2026Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pmSundays at 2:00...


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Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab


by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026

On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an ex...

Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026

If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...

Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...

Past Shows

Fisher Ballet Productions Presents: The Nutcracker
Fisher Ballet Productions Presents: The Nutcracker
Dec 13 – Dec 14, 2025

THE NUTCRACKERPresented By Fisher Ballet ProductionsSaturday, Dec 13 at Noon and 5 PMSunday, Dec 14 at Noon and 4 PMThis holiday favorite brings the Land of Sweets’ toy soldiers and...

Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
Nov 7 – Nov 23, 2025

A Bloody Great MusicalSWEENEY TODDBook by Hugh WheelerMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBased on an adaptation by Christopher BondNOVEMBER 7 — 23Fridays and Saturdays at...

Encore: Beatles Tribute Ticket To Rid
Encore: Beatles Tribute Ticket To Rid
Oct 4

TICKET TO RIDE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES2025 ENCORE PERFORMANCESaturday, Oct 4 @7:00 PMCELEBRATE ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS OF ALL TIMEPerforming all songs in...

The Country Jamboree:
The Country Jamboree:
Sep 13 – Sep 20, 2025

THE COUNTRY JAMBOREESaturday, September 13 @7:00 PMA CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSICCome on down to The Country Jamboree and enjoy an unforgettable night of toe-tapping...

BEYOND 1969: WE TAKE YOU BACK
BEYOND 1969: WE TAKE YOU BACK
Sep 19

BEYOND 1969Friday, September 19th@7:00 pmExperience the magic of a year that changed music foreverGet ready for a far-out experience right here at Cheney Hall with...

The Tom Pretty's: All-Female Tom Petty Tribute Band
The Tom Pretty's: All-Female Tom Petty Tribute Band
Sep 5

THE TOM PRETTYSFriday, September 5 @7:00 PMTHE ONLY ALL-FEMALE TOM PETTY TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLDGet ready to rock with The Tom Prettys, the electrifying...

Disney's Newsies Jr.
Disney's Newsies Jr.
Aug 23

The Little Theatre of Manchester’s Production ofNEWSIES JR.Is presented through special arrangement withMusic Theatre International (MTI).Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Jack FeldmanBook by Harvey FiersteinJR....

Neil Simon's Plaza Suite
Neil Simon's Plaza Suite
Aug 1 – Aug 17, 2025

A rip-roaring Romantic comedyPLAZA SUITEby Neil SimonAUGUST 1 — 17Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PMSundays at 2 PMTickets: $16 - $34$2 Discount for Seniors, Students,...

Crossfire Hurricane: The Rolling Stones Tribute Band
Crossfire Hurricane: The Rolling Stones Tribute Band
Jul 18

CROSSFIRE HURRICANE: THE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE SHOWFriday, July 18 @7:00 PMNEW YORK’S PREMIERE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE BANDCrossfire Hurricane is New York’s premiere Rolling Stones Tribute...

Manchester Playwright Festival
Manchester Playwright Festival
Jun 27 – Jun 28, 2025

The Manchester Playwright Festival returns!Featuring eight (brand new!) short plays, staged and performed live for the very first time. Two unforgettable evenings showcasing local playwrights...

Proof
Proof
Jun 6 – Jun 22, 2025

A poignant drama about love and reconciliationPROOFby David AuburnJUNE 6 — 22Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PMSundays at 2 PMTickets: $16 - $34$2 Discount for...

Evenings@7 WE CAN FIX THIS
Evenings@7 "WE CAN FIX THIS"
May 23

Evenings@7 2025Friday, May 23 – An Evening of One ActsDirected by Bobby SchultzAn intimate SCRIPT-in-hand READING SERIESThis long-running LTM program provides free, one-night-only, script-in-hand readings...

Sweeney Todd Audition Workshop
Sweeney Todd Audition Workshop
May 18

Sharpen your razors and your vocal cords!Sunday, May 18th9am - NoonJoin Director John Pike for an intensive SWEENEY TODD Audition Workshop designed to give you...

ASL Infused Rocky Horror Show
ASL Infused Rocky Horror Show
May 8 – May 10, 2025

In collaboration with Connecticut Deaf TheatreRICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOWAn American Sign Language-Infused ProductionMay 8 -108 PMGeneral Admission Seating: $12$2 Discount for Seniors, Students, or...

Changes in Latitudes: The Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Changes in Latitudes: The Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
May 2

CHANGES IN LATITUDES: THE PREMIERE JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOWTHE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED TOUR SHOWChanges In Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to the Mayor of...

9 to 5 The Musical
9 to 5 The Musical
Apr 11 – Apr 27, 2025

FEATURING THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON9 to 5: The MusicalMusic & Lyrics by Dolly PartonBook by Patricia ResnickAPRIL 11 — 27Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30...

Panorama: A Tribute to The Cars
Panorama: A Tribute to The Cars
Mar 28

PANORAMA: A TRIBUTE TO THE CARSFri, March 28 @7:00 PMPREPARE TO SHAKE IT UP WITH PANORAMA: A TRIBUTE TO THE CARS.The music of The Cars...

Bennie & The Jets: An Authentic Elton John Tribute Show
Bennie & The Jets: An Authentic Elton John Tribute Show
Mar 14

BENNIE & THE JETS: AN AUTHENTIC ELTON JOHN TRIBUTEFriday, March 14th @7:00PMExperience the Ultimate Elton John Tribute Concert!Led by pianist and vocalist Greg Ransom, a...

The Eagles Experience
The Eagles Experience
Mar 8

THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE: THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE CONCERTSaturday, March 8th @7:00PM“Experience” the soaring and timeless hits of the legendary Eagles in an authentic tribute concert...

Murder Inn
Murder Inn
Feb 7 – Feb 23, 2025

A KILLER COMEDY WHODUNNITMURDER INNby Howard Voland & Keith McGregorFEBRUARY 7 — 23Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PMSundays at 2 PMTickets: $16 - $34Discounts for...

9 to 5 The Musical
9 to 5 The Musical
Jan 12 – Jan 15, 2025

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS for 9 to 5 The MUSICALThe Little Theatre of Manchester is pleased to announce open auditions for an April 2025 Production of 9 to...

Corvettes: Doo Wop Revue
Corvettes: Doo Wop Revue
Dec 22

The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made — the 1950’s Doo Wop era.In the tradition of...

Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Nov 8 – Nov 24, 2024

NOMINATED FOR 10 TONYS INCLUDING BEST MUSICALSOMETHING ROTTENA LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY MUSICALSWelcome to the Renaissance!Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a...

Audition Notice: Murder Inn
Audition Notice: Murder Inn
Nov 17 – Nov 18, 2024

The Little Theatre of Manchester is pleased to announce open auditions for a February 2025 production of MURDER INN.We are seeking a diverse and multi-racial...

Rocky Horror Show; An American Sign Language-Infused Production
Rocky Horror Show; An American Sign Language-Infused Production
Nov 14

ONE NIGHT ONLYRICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOWAn American Sign Language-Infused ProductionThursday, November 14“One of the most mutated, time-warped phenomena in show business.” — The...

LTM’S 2024 BROADWAY GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
LTM’S 2024 BROADWAY GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
Nov 1

LTM’S 2024 BROADWAY GALA EXTRAVAGANZAFriday, November 1  at 6pmFor tickets or sponsorship information click here!MANCHESTER COUNTRY CLUBChairsMichele and Tim O'NeilHonorary ChairsRosa & Vincent Diana PROCEEDS SUPPORT...

Harvest & Rust A Neil Young Experience
Harvest & Rust A Neil Young Experience
Oct 12

A NEIL YOUNG EXPERIENCEHARVEST & RUSTSaturday, October 127:00 PMTHE ULTIMATE NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE SHOWIt’s hard to represent the wide-array of Neil Young’s influential material in...

The Eagles Experience
The Eagles Experience
Oct 11

THE EAGLES EXPERIENCEFriday, October 117:00 PM THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE CONCERT“Experience” the soaring and timeless hits of the legendary Eagles in an authentic tribute concert that...

A Tribute to The Drifters
A Tribute to The Drifters
Oct 6

A TRIBUTE TO THE DRIFTERSSunday, October 62:00 PM  RELIVE A TIMELESS LEGACYStep back in time and immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of A Tribute to...

Wildheart: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac
Wildheart: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac
Oct 5

WILD HEART:TRIBUTE TO STEVIE NICKS & FLEETWOOD MACSaturday, October 57:00 PM THE MUSIC, THE LEGACY, AND MOREWild Heart provides a dramatic and theatrical experience — authentic music along...

Home Again: The Music of Carole King
Home Again: The Music of Carole King
Sep 28

HOME AGAIN:THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KINGSaturday, September 287:00 PM A TRIBUTE TO THE AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITERHOME AGAIN is a tribute to the multi-award winning singer-songwriter Carole...

Rainy Day People: A Lightfoot/Croce Tribute Concert
Rainy Day People: A Lightfoot/Croce Tribute Concert
Sep 22

Rainy Day People: A Lightfoot & Croce TributeSunday, September 222:00 PMCheney Hall welcomes back Rainy Day People, a creative and talented trio (Paul Motter, Rudi...

Cash Only: Celebrating the music of Johnny Cash
Cash Only: Celebrating the music of Johnny Cash
Sep 21

A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN IN BLACKExperience the legendary spirit of Johnny Cash in 'Cash Only,' a mesmerizing tribute concert that pays homage to the...

Moondance: A Tribute to Van Morrison
Moondance: A Tribute to Van Morrison
Sep 20

MOONDANCEFriday, September 207:00 PM THE ULTIMATE VAN MORRISON TRIBUTERock n’ roll doesn’t get any better than Van Morrison, and this incredible show captures the quintessential Van...

Get Happy: A Cabaret Celebrating Judy Garland
Get Happy: A Cabaret Celebrating Judy Garland
Sep 15

A CABARET SALUTING JUDY GARLANDGET HAPPY!Sunday, September 152:00 PM CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S GREATEST ENTERTAINERIt’s been 84 years since the world first heard Judy Garland sing about...

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel
Duck Hunter Shoots Angel
Aug 9 – Aug 25, 2024

A CLEVER AND SURPRISING COMEDYA former “Evenings@7” play that audiences loved so much we just had to see it on the big stage! From the...

Takin' It To The Streets: Doobie Brothers Tribute
Takin' It To The Streets: Doobie Brothers Tribute
Jul 26

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETSTHE DOOBIE BROTHERS TRIBUTE SHOWFriday, July 267:00 PMTakin' It To The Streets is the ultimate Doobie Brothers tribute show. This incredible...

An Evening with Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin
An Evening with Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin
Jul 20

Embrace the unknown with a captivating evening featuring Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin. This special event coincides with our upcoming production of "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel,"...

Country Jamboree
Country Jamboree
Jul 19

THE COUNTRY JAMBOREEFriday, July 197:00 PMA CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSICCome on down to The Country Jamboree and enjoy an unforgettable night of toe-tapping tunes!...

A Tribute To The Platters
A Tribute To The Platters
Jun 30

A TRIBUTE TO THE PLATTERSSunday, June 302:00 PMA TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE GREATEST VOCAL GROUPS OF ALL TIMEExperience the magic of timeless melodies with...

Late for the Sky: The Music of Jackson Browne
Late for the Sky: The Music of Jackson Browne
Jun 29

LATE FOR THE SKY:THE JACKSON BROWNE TRIBUTEWITH JAKE THISTLESaturday, June 297:00 PMCELEBRATING ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGWRITERS OF ALL TIME“Late For The Sky – Jackson...

Crossfire Hurricane: The Rolling Stones Tribute Band
Crossfire Hurricane: The Rolling Stones Tribute Band
Jun 28

CROSSFIRE HURRICANEFriday, June 287:00 PMNEW YORK’S PREMIERE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE BANDCrossfire Hurricane is New York’s premiere Rolling Stones Tribute Band who absolutely captures the exciting...

Native Gardens
Native Gardens
Jun 7 – Jun 23, 2024

YOU CAN’T CHOOSE YOUR NEIGHBORS.NATIVE GARDENSBy Karen ZacaríasJune 7 — 23Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PMSundays at 2 PMTickets: $18 - $31Discounts for Seniors, Students,...

Changes in Latitude: The Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Changes in Latitude: The Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
May 24

THE PREMIERE JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOWCHANGES IN LATITUDESTHE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED TOUR SHOWFriday, May 247:00 PMChanges In Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to the...

Me, Myself, & Barbra: A Barbra Streisand Tribute
Me, Myself, & Barbra: A Barbra Streisand Tribute
May 12

A BARBRA STREISAND TRIBUTEME, MYSELF, & BARBRASunday, May 122:00 PMAN EVENING — A LIFETIME IN THE MAKINGEver wonder what might happen if you stop waiting...

Night Shift: The Greatest Hits of Three Iconic Decades
Night Shift: The Greatest Hits of Three Iconic Decades
May 11

GENERATION DEFINING CLASSICSNIGHT SHIFTFriday, May 11  at 7:00 PM  Strap in for a rockin’ evening celebrating the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s! Dance and...

Memories of Patsy: A Patsy Cline Tribute
Memories of Patsy: A Patsy Cline Tribute
May 5

A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE THE NATIONAL TOURING SHOWMEMORIES OF PATSYSunday, May 52:00 PMRelive the magic of a beloved classic country music icon with 'Memories...

Laurel Canyon
Laurel Canyon
May 4

CELEBRATING THE ROCK N’ ROLL SUPERGROUPLaurel Canyon is an acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, featuring recreations of their seminal...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Feb 2 – Feb 18, 2024

THE MUSICAL COMEDY SENSATIONLittle Shop of Horrors is a non-stop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has devoured the hearts of...

Wild Taxi: A Tribute Concert to Yusuf/Cat Stevens & Harry Chapin
Wild Taxi: A Tribute Concert to Yusuf/Cat Stevens & Harry Chapin
Sep 16

WILD TAXI: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO YUSUF/CAT STEVENS & HARRY CHAPINSaturday, September 16 at 7:00 pmSatinwood’s stunning tribute WILD TAXI features the music of legendary...

The Music of Carole King: Home Again
The Music of Carole King: Home Again
Sep 15

THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KINGFriday, September 15 at 7:00 pmA TRIBUTE TO THE AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITERHOME AGAIN is a tribute to the multi-award winning singer-songwriter...

Steamroller: The Music of James Taylor
Steamroller: The Music of James Taylor
Sep 9

STEAMROLLER: THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLORA MASTERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR.Sam Hyman’s uncanny resemblance to James, and his astonishing capture of Taylor’s vocal...

The Guthrie Brothers: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show
The Guthrie Brothers: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show
Sep 8

THE GUTHRIE BROTHERS: SIMON & GARFUNKEL TRIBUTE SHOWLIVE MUSIC IN MANCHESTERBack by popular demand!After overwhelming audiences with acclaimed tributes to the Everly Brothers, the Guthries...

Songs For A New World
Songs For A New World
Nov 5 – Nov 21, 2021

This musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), features musical genres from pop to gospel. This dazzling collection of...

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