18 Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit tkapow.com. Part of the 2016 Children’s Summer Children’s Series, Beauty and the Beast is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 13, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. Impact Children’s Theatre presents Rapunzel Tuesday, July 12, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $7.50. The youth company RB Productions presents Mulan, Jr. on Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 16, at 2 and 7 p.m., at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $15. This summer, the Actorsingers come together to present Footloose at the Janice B. Streeter Theater, 14 Court St., Nashua, on Friday, July 15, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 16, at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit actorsingers.org or call 320-1870. Impact Children’s Theatre presents The Velveteen Rabbit Tuesday, July 19, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $7.50. Part of the 2016 Summer Children’s Series, Peter Pan is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 20, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.
The Palace Theatre’s last mainstage show of the 2015-2016 season is Billy Elliot, with show times Fridays through Sundays and some Thursdays June 3 through June 25, at the theater, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org. The musical, based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot, contains music by Elton John with book and lyrics by Lee Hall, who also wrote the film’s screenplay. The story revolves around a young motherless boy who trades in his boxing gloves for ballet shoes, unbeknownst to his father and elder brother, who are in the midst of community strife caused by the UK miners’ strike in North Eastern England. Playing the lead role of Billy is Jamie Mann, whom artistic director Carl Rajotte scouted the country for, sifting through hundreds of applicants before landing on the 12-year-old from Connecticut who also attends the School of American Ballet. Tickets to this New Hampshire premiere are between $25 and $45. HIPPO | MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2016 | PAGE 20
The Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, 924-7585, peterboroughplayers. org, present Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike July 20 through July 31. Tickets are $39. Andy’s Summer Playhouse presents Viewfinder by Jared Mezzocchi July 21 through July 30 at Andy’s Summer Playhouse, 582 Isaac Frye Highway, Wilton, 654-2613, andyssummerplayhosue.org. Call for ticket prices. The youth company RB Productions presents Willy Wonka, Jr., Friday, July 22, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 23, at 2 and 7 p.m., at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $15. The Nashua Theatre Guild performs Romeo and Juliet at Greeley Park, 100 Concord St., Nashua, Saturday, July 23; Sunday, July 24; Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Impact Children’s Theatre presents The Snow Queen Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $7.50. Part of the 2016 Summer Children’s Series, The Wizard of Oz is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Thursday, July 28, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. The Windham Actors Guild’s youth production of A Year With Frog and Toad is at Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Road, Windham, Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16. Visit windhamactorsguild.com. The Majestic Theatre presents Father of the Bride, a comedy by Caroline Francke, on Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m., at the Derry Opera House, 29 W. Broadway, Derry. Tickets are $10 to $15. Visit majestictheatre.net. The youth company RB Productions presents James and the Giant Peach, Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, at 2 and 7 p.m., at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $15. Impact Children’s Theatre presents Aladdin Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $7.50. Part of the 2016 Summer Children’s Series, Aladdin is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, Aug. 2; Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. The Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, 924-7585, peterboroughplayers. org, present Pygmalion Aug. 3 through Aug. 14. Tickets are $39. Andy’s Summer Playhouse presents Playing Bo Peep by Katy Day Aug. 5 through Aug. 16 at Andy’s Summer Playhouse, 582 Isaac Frye Highway, Wilton, 654-2613, andyssummerplayhosue.org. Call for ticket prices. The Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth, 433-4472, seacoastrep.org, presents Little Women Aug. 5 through Aug. 28. Tickets start at $19.
Impact Children’s Theatre presents The Little Mermaid Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com. Tickets are $7.50. Part of the 2016 Summer Children’s Series, The Little Mermaid is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, Aug. 9; Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. Andy’s Summer Playhouse presents Samantha Rai Aug. 11 through Aug. 20 at Andy’s Summer Playhouse, 582 Isaac Frye Highway, Wilton, 654-2613, andyssummerplayhosue. org. Call for ticket prices. Part of the 2016 Summer Children’s Series, Cinderella is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, Aug. 16; Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. The Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, 924-7585, peterboroughplayers. org, present The Ladies’ Man Aug. 17 through Aug. 28. Tickets are $39. The Majestic Theatre, in conjunction with the Derry Arts Council, presents The Spitfire Grill Friday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m., at the Derry Opera House, 29 W. Broadway, Derry. Tickets are $12 to $20. Part of the 2016 Summer Children’s Series, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, Aug. 23, Wednesday, Aug. 24, and Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. The Riverbend Youth Theater Company performs She Kills Monsters at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon St., Milford, on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. Magician BJ Hickman performs at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org, Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. Tickets are $9. The Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, 924-7585, peterboroughplayers. org, present God of Carnage Aug. 31 through Sept. 11. Tickets are $39.
CLASSIC SUMMER
Symphonies, chorales and more The Strafford Wind Symphony’s 25th Anniversary Concert is Saturday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. The symphony, which has more than 50 members including music educators, students and professionals, will perform a variety of music, from well-known favorites to contemporary pieces. Tickets are $12. Call 3351992 or visit rochesteroperahouse.com. The Nashua Chamber Orchestra performs its season finale, “Life Cycles,” Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashua Community College, Judd Gregg Hall, 505 Amherst St., Nashua, and
on Sunday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Town Hall, 1 Union Square, Milford. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Darrell’s Music Hall, $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $8 for students. Visit nco-music.org or call 582-5211. The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra closes out its 2015-2016 season with music by Strauss, Eulenspiegel and Sibelius, on Sunday, June 5, at 3 p.m. at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, themusichall.org, 436-2400. Tickets are $25. Abraham Ross performs the HutchingsVotey pipe organ at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 33 School St., Concord, Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m., sponsored by the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The concert spans the American organ music scene from 1811 to 2006 with music by Ritter, Beach, Vierne, Hindemith, Ives and Pinkham. Call 4244743. Visit nhago.org. Admission is free. The Nashua Summer Fun free concert series is at the Greeley Park Bandshell, 100 Concord St., Nashua. Shannachie performs Irish music Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m.; the Hollis Town Band performs Wednesday, June 15, at 7 p.m.; The Beatles Tribute is Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m.; the Belairs Doo-Wop is Friday, June 24, at 6 p.m.; the Raymond St. Klezmer Band Concert is Wednesday, June 29, at 7 p.m.; the Slakas Classic Rock & Roll Concert is Friday, July 1, at 7 p.m.; the New Legacy Swing Band concert is Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m.; Shannachie performs Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m.; The Cranks perform Tuesday, July 12, at 7 p.m.; the Windham Concert Band performs Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m.; the American Legion Band Concert is Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m.; the ’60s Invasion concert is Friday, July 22, at 7 p.m.; Yankee Brass Band concert is Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m.; Marcus Gale is Monday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m.; the American Legion Band Concert is Monday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.; the Amherst Town Band performs Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m.; and the Granite Statesmen perform Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. Visit nashuanh.gov. The New Hampshire Master Chorale performs A Little Night Music, a concert that explores the music of Stephen Sondheim, on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. in the Atrium lobby at 7 Eagle Square, Concord (the event includes a pre-concert reception and cash bar at 7 p.m.) and on Sunday, June 19, at 4 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 4 Post Office Square, Plymouth, 536-2626. Tickets are $30, though there’s free admission for students in grades K through 12. Visit nhmasterchorale.org. The Souhegan Valley Chorus has its showcase performance, A Night at the Oscars, Saturday, June 18, at 2 and 7 p.m., at the Parish House, First Congregational Church, Union St., Milford. Visit souheganvalleychorus.org for ticket information. The Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua, hosts a Summer Concerts on the Plaza series. The Compaq Big Band performs Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m.; Shana Stack performs Thursday, June 30, at 7 p.m.; Chasing Blue performs Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m.; the Aangikam Dance Academy performs Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m.; the Wayne Pearcy Jazz Quintet performs Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m.;