Little Theatre of Manchester, Inc.

08/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE! NEW PLAY!
EVENINGS @7 Continues with
"WOODS"
Written and Directed by Ben Jesulaitis
Friday, Sept 11 at 7pm

ABOUT THE PLAY
Four amateur Bigfoot hunters enter the woods in order to find proof of the cryptid’s existence. While there the social strings holding the group together are put to the test.

EVENINGS@7
An intimate SCRIPT-in-hand READING SERIES
This long-running LTM program provides free, one-night-only, script-in-hand readings of plays and musicals featuring established plays and new works. This series supports Little Theatre's mission to develop art and artists by offering local talent a platform to gain performance experience before a live audience in a casual, minimally produced environment. Admission is free, but registration is requested and donations are welcome.

To register visit cheneyhall.org or call 860-647-9824

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08/28/2026

08/25/2026

🕰️🚂🩰✨👑💛 THANK YOU 💛👑✨🩰🚂🕰️

What an incredible run of ANASTASIA: The Musical (Youth Edition)! To every family, friend, and audience member who filled the seats, thank you for supporting our Rising Stars and celebrating young performers finding their voice on stage.

The reviews say it all! 100% rated the show 5 stars:

"Exceptional singing! The cast truly brought the audience into the time spoken/acted about! Brought tears to my eyes a few times." 🥹

"It was a professional production and extremely nuanced for a youth performance."

"Hard to believe that this show is produced in two weeks. Outstanding performance!"

Please join us in celebrating every single one of these Rising Stars:

Anya – Avery McMahon
Dmitry – Angelo Fasano
Vlad – Andrew Michaels
Countess Lily – Elena Proano
Gleb – Jose Santos
Dowager Empress – Josephine Price
Countess Ipolotov – Sanyu Dune
Countess Leopold – Mariah Bogar
Gorlinsky – Ella Conforto
Lieutenant – Ryleigh Jean

The Romanov Family
Young Anastasia – Daphne Mahony
Tsar Nicholas – Willow Cotter
Tsarina Alexandra – Julia Schreiber
Maria Romanov – Ariya Foote
Tatiana Romanov – Nora O'Brien
Alexsei Romanov – Rory O'Brien

Advanced Dance Team
Emma Barstis, Olivia Bellone, Emma Clough, Liz Ernstrom, Serena Hoffman, Kaia Ricci, Lila Redfield, Riley Osei-Assibey, Morgan Sullo, Evah Lily Zevetchin

Intermediate Dance Team
Zoey Bellone, Isla Carney, Shiloh Cruz, Kendall Drobiak, Kassie O'Hara, Chloe Podsiad, Emily Proano, Emma Smolenski

Mini Dance Team
Olivia DesRoches, Julia DiGioia, McKenna Foote

Featured Minis
Mini Anastasia – Merabelle Esposito
Mini Dmitry – Oliver Torres
Featured Girls Ensemble – Claire Hearn, Emma DesRoches, Laila Frazer, Aiyanna Frazer
Featured Boys Ensemble – Austin Hearn, Alex Michaels, Elias Frazer, Uriaja Frazer

And of course, endless thanks to our production team who made this all possible: Director/Choreographer – Cecilia Stallone
Musical Director – Amy Collins
Associate Music Director – Kamryn Thomas (who stepped up, pulling the cast's vocals together beautifully under real-time pressure 🎶)
Technical Director – Jen Rankin
Stage Manager – Emma Filosa
Costume Designer and all-around Amazing Coordinator – Linda Stallone
& the entire crew who spent this summer intensive turning a room full of kids into a company.

Bravo to our Rising Stars! We can't wait to see what you do next! 🌟

08/22/2026

🎭 It's showtime! ANASTASIA: The Musical (Youth Edition) takes the stage TOMORROW, Saturday, August 22, at Cheney Hall. Two showings only: 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM!

Presented by the Rising Stars program, this 60-minute adaptation follows Anya, a brave, spirited young woman with no memory of her past, on a journey across two continents to find her family and her identity. Featuring music from the beloved animated film alongside original Broadway songs by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrence McNally.

We are so proud of this incredible cast of young performers, including Avery McMahon as Anya, Angelo Fasano as Dmitry, and Andrew Michaels as Vlad, along with a full ensemble and dance team ranging from our advanced performers to our mini stars.

Huge thanks to director/choreographer Cecilia Stallone, musical director Amy Collins, all their assistants and volunteers, and our amazing production team for bringing this story to life.

🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED! $16 (discounts for seniors, students, military, and groups): https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=347015

📍 Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT

See you there!

08/21/2026

REMINDER! 🎹🎤
TIN PAN ALLEY WORLD PREMIERE
TONIGHT
At Cheney Hall
“Come hear the music history almost missed”

Tin Pan Sally
By Luke Nelson
FREE EVENT
Fri, August 21st at 7pm

The Golden Age of Song Symposium is celebrating its 7th year in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and you’re invited! Actually, it’s happening at the Little Theatre of Manchester on Friday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. should read 7PM

Luke Nelson’s show takes you back to that song-filled street in Manhattan known as Tin Pan Alley with stories and tunes reminiscent of that golden era, but all from the pen of the famously unknown songwriter, Tin Pan Sally. You will hear how and why she never gained recognition while working several steps behind George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and others. You’ll hear the songs that have survived, from her many failed theatrical productions. And you’ll get to know Doylestown’s finest song stylists, as they make the most of these unsung gems!

This event is free but registration is requested. Visit cheneyhall.org or call 860-647-9824

08/20/2026