Manchester Summerstage is a nonprofit organization that produces a quality theater performance each summer while teaching youth (entering 5th grade through high school and prior participants in younger grades) all aspects of putting on a production, onstage and backstage. We provide opportunities in the arts for the youth of Manchester. It is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the program and make hiring decisions about the paid creative team. All youth who audition will receive a role and their families are expected to volunteer in some capacity during the program. We have opportunities from concession donations to working on the set.
Please like our Facebook page (@manchestersummerstage) and our Instagram (@summerstageofficial). We will post updates, share photos from past performances, and any updates. Emails will also be sent through the summer with schedules and events so be sure to look for those. You can also email manchestersummerstage@gmail.com with questions.
Concessions, flowers, and Kiss the Cast items will be for sale before the show and at intermission.
What is "Kiss the Cast"? We sell bags of Hershey kisses with a show themed tag for your note and for you to leave in your cast/crew member's individual bag (that we provide).
Tickets will be available starting in July. We have members of the program sell in front of the Manchester Post Office on Saturday mornings closer to the show in July. We also have sales at the High School Monday-Thursday, 4-6 PM, 2 weeks before the show. Tickets are also available at the door an hour ahead of performances.
Adult tickets are $15. Tickets for children aged 12 and younger and seniors are $10.
The show will always be performed the last full weekend of July, with three evening performances, Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 6 PM and one Sunday matinee, 2 PM. In 2025 dates are July 24, 25, 26, and 27.