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The Little Theatre of Manchester

177 Hartford Road
Manchester, CT 06040

The Little Theatre of Manchester is a theatre in Manchester, CT.

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Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds · October 11, 2026

Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

by Sean Fallon · October 11, 2026

On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

by Jared Reynolds · October 7, 2026

In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

by Sean Fallon · October 4, 2026

On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT.  Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

by Sean Fallon · October 3, 2026

On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

by Sherry Shameer Cohen · September 30, 2026

Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

by Jared Reynolds · September 27, 2026

'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

by Sean Fallon · September 27, 2026

On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

by Jared Reynolds · September 22, 2026

From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…

Past Shows

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Steamroller: A Tribute Concert to the music of James Taylor

Steamroller: A Tribute Concert to the music of James Taylor

Sep 4

STEAMROLLER JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTE Friday, September 4, 2026 7:00 PM Sweet Baby James IS Back Again Cheney Hall welcomes back Steamroller , the James Taylor tribute experience that feels more like coming home than a concert. Since 2019, Sam Hyman has toured the United States as...

Beyond 1969: A Musical Tribute to The Greatest Year in Music

Beyond 1969: A Musical Tribute to The Greatest Year in Music

Aug 29

The Year That Changed Music Forever Beyond 1969, a powerhouse band transports you straight into rock’s most electrifying moment, pulsing with live energy, thunderous sound, and untold stories waiting to be discovered. In 1969, Woodstock sent shockwaves across the globe. The moon...

Twelve Angry Jurors

Twelve Angry Jurors

Jul 30 – Aug 16, 2026

12 ANGRY JURORS Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel July 31 – August 16, 2026 Twelve strangers. One room. A young man's life in the balance. The pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat legal thriller 12 ANGRY JURORS thrusts the audience into the pressure cooker of a jury deliberation room...

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 elderly woman facing the onset of dementia. The story is narrated by her grandson, Daniel, who grapples with the emotional...

Fisher Ballet Productions Presents: The Nutcracker

Fisher Ballet Productions Presents: The Nutcracker

Dec 13 – Dec 14, 2025

THE NUTCRACKER Presented By Fisher Ballet Productions Saturday, Dec 13 at Noon and 5 PM Sunday, Dec 14 at Noon and 4 PM This holiday favorite brings the Land of Sweets’ toy soldiers and dueling mice, princesses, and sugarplums to life. Delighting audiences, young and old, this...

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

Nov 7 – Nov 23, 2025

A Bloody Great Musical SWEENEY TODD Book by Hugh Wheeler Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond NOVEMBER 7 — 23 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 2 PM Tickets: $22 - $40 $2 Discount for Seniors, Students, or Military Additional...

Encore: Beatles Tribute Ticket To Rid

Encore: Beatles Tribute Ticket To Rid

Oct 4

TICKET TO RIDE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES 2025 ENCORE PERFORMANCE Saturday, Oct 4 @7:00 PM CELEBRATE ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS OF ALL TIME Performing all songs in the original keys, and using vintage equipment, this Beatles tribute extravaganza is complete with costume changes...

The Country Jamboree:

The Country Jamboree:

Sep 13 – Sep 20, 2025

THE COUNTRY JAMBOREE Saturday, September 13 @7:00 PM A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC Come on down to The Country Jamboree and enjoy an unforgettable night of toe-tapping tunes! Saddle up and celebrate timeless artists like Hank Williams , Patsy Cline , Johnny Cash , Tammy...

BEYOND 1969: WE TAKE YOU BACK

BEYOND 1969: WE TAKE YOU BACK

Sep 19

BEYOND 1969 Friday, September 19th@7:00 pm Experience the magic of a year that changed music forever Get ready for a far-out experience right here at Cheney Hall with BEYOND 1969, a powerhouse blues/rock band delivering electrifying performances that celebrate the golden age of...

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

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

Sep 5

THE TOM PRETTYS Friday, September 5 @7:00 PM THE ONLY ALL-FEMALE TOM PETTY TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD Get ready to rock with The Tom Prettys, the electrifying tribute band that brings the essence of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to life in true “Pretty” style. Their high-energy...

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