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Little Theatre of Manchester is proud to announce the lineup for our 2012 Season. Read the details below, and... click here for a printable (PDF) subscription form..

We open the season on February 17th with another Neil Simon hit, Laughter on the 23rd Floor -- based on Sid Caesar's Show of Shows from the early 1950’s, and inspired by Neil Simon's early career as its junior comedy writer.   The quick dialogue and irreverent humor in the writers’ room will keep you laughing through comedic shtick, zingers and one-liners.  It's Simon's valentine to the comedic geniuses with whom he worked. The show is directed by Sara Logan. This play has language intended for mature audiences. February 17-19, 23-26, March 2-4. Ticket Prices: VIP $24/22 SR/ST General $19/17 SR/ST.

Opening April 13th, we bring you the Tennessee Williams classic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, one of his best-known works and said to be his personal favorite. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955. Set in "the bed-sitting room of a plantation home on the Mississippi Delta" of Big Daddy Pollitt , the play examines the relationships among members of Big Daddy's family, primarily between his son Brick, and Brick's wife, Maggie, the "Cat". Directed by Antoni Sadlak.  April 13-15, 19-22, 27-29. Ticket Prices: VIP $24/22 SR/ST General $19/17 SR/ST.

June 8th we will produce Eve Ensler’s, The Vagina Monologues, a collection of bright, straight-forward, and thought-provoking stories.  From all walks of life, women share their unique yet universal experiences.  Hysterically funny, yet often moving, this is the ultimate girl’s night out (of course, with guys invited)! Cabaret seating and treats for sale!  Directed by Debi Freund.   June 8-10, 14-17, 22-24. Cabaret Seating (tables of 4 and 6) - $20 $18 SR/ST

For two Summers we’ve produced a revue of musicals from our first 50 years.  They were such a hit we’ll continue this tradition on August 3rd, for three weekends, with The LTM Music Revue! Directed by Todd Santa Maria, this will be a great night for those of us who just adore musical theater and we’ll highlight the best of Broadway’s new and exciting shows. This Revue has something for everyone and is sure to please. August 3-5, 9-12, 17-19. Ticket prices: VIP - $29/27 SR/ST General - $24/22 SR/ST.

History set to music is the theme for the Fall musical - opening November 2nd – 1776!  Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The story is based on the historic events and life-changing themes surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence – freedom, slavery and war. It focuses on, and partly fictionalizes, the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign this important document. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical!  Directed by Joe Keach-Longo.  November 2-4, 8-11, 16-18. Ticket prices: VIP - $29/27 SR/ST General - $24/22 SR/ST.

Other Upcoming Events

Feb. 4th at 8pm – If you're from the Farmington valley area, check out this Public Access interview with Sara Logan and Joyce Hodgson on NutmegTV. Streams live at: www.nutmegtv.org/ click on Watch Live Now!

February 11 – Cheney Hall Foundation Mardi Gras fundraiser – Manchester Country Club – 7 – 11 p.m., live band, great food and auction! $50 per person. Info: Kim Ashton – kas166@comcast.net. This is the Foundation's only fundraiser of the year in support of capital needs at historic Cheney Hall!

February 17 – Opening night for Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor – it's Rockville Bank night! Thanks to Rockville Bank for their support of our production! Show continues for three weekends through March 4. 8 p.m. show except Sunday's which are 2 p.m. matinees.

Date in March To Be Announced - Check back soon! – Fundraising night at CW's Chops 'n Catch, great food and a benefit for LTM! Call Chops 'n Catch to make your reservation, and enjoy great food and drink for a cause! Just down the road from Cheney Hall, CW's is located at 706 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040 Call for reservations: 860.783.5545

March 7 – Lecture at noon with historian and author David Garnes. Broadway in the 1950s: Beginning to Push the Boundaries.
Although we remember the 1950s as an era of middle-class complacency and conservative social mores, think again…what about rock-n-roll, cool jazz, the beat movement, European cinema, and abstract expressionism? Broadway, too, was beginning to stir, with playwrights like Arthur Miller, William Inge, William Gibson, and, especially, Tennessee Williams exploring themes that provoked controversy and censorship. We'll discuss some of the topics and plays the foreshadowed the theater of the 60s and beyond. Silk Room, bring your lunch and we'll put out the coffee! Free event, donations gladly accepted!

March 16 – Family of Friends Folk Concert with an Irish twist! Nina and the Quarry Cats, Jerry O'Connor, Bill Benson and many more! Another great folk night at Cheney Hall, up on the main stage! 7 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at door

March 17 – Movie Night - East of Eden In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father. Directed by Elia Kazan. Starring James Dean, Raymond Massey, Julie Harris. This movie shares similar themes of family dysfunction and rebellion as does our upcoming production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Free event, donations gladly accepted. 7 p.m.

LTM is entering its 52nd season and its 21st year at Cheney Hall. Information on this and all activities can be found on this website or by calling 860-647-9824.