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A year of theater
Timeless stories were celebrated on stage throughout the year from local theater companies..
Ballet Misha's The Nutcracker - Best of the Best
Dana Center for the Humanities at Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester; balletmisha.com
Performed by professional dancers and students of Dimensions in Dance, Ballet Misha’s latest production of The Nutcracker took place at Saint Anselm College’s Dana Center for the Humanities on Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. This year’s performance is slated for Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17, and will also mark Ballet Misha’s 15th anniversary.
A Christmas Carol at The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org
The Palace Theatre’s tradition of presenting the classic Charles Dickens tale continued with a mainstage production that ran from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23, 2022. The show features professional actors and a live orchestra, and is filled with lively songs, dances and special effects.
Grease at The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org
The beloved musical returned to the stages of the Palace Theatre from Oct. 21 through Nov. 12, 2022. Grease tells the story of leather-clad greaser Danny and girl next door Sandy, who develop a summer romance and are unexpectedly reunited when Sandy transfers schools for her senior year.
Legally Blonde The Musical at The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org
Legally Blonde The Musical follows Elle Woods as she overcomes stereotypes while charming her way through a prestigious law school. The Palace Theatre ran this mainstage production from June 3 through June 26, 2022.
The All New Piano Men at The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org
An original production performed by the Palace Theatre from Jan. 20 through Feb. 5, 2023, and from the mind of artistic director Carl Rajotte, The All New Piano Men celebrates the legacies of music icons like Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury with live performances from singers and dancers straight from New York City.
