N.H. Fiddle Ensemble
What: This community orchestra is made up of people of all ages and abilities playing a variety of acoustic instruments. The group has grown to over 100 people ages 5 to 95, singing and playing fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, harp, cello and more. The NH Fiddle Ensemble is a community training orchestra that teaches all the basics of performing and musicianship, both in the traditional manner (learning by ear) and using sheet music. The graduated parts allow musicians of various ability levels to play together in harmony on fiddle tunes and sung songs of many styles: American, Irish, Scottish, Swing, Folk, Bluegrass, etc.
When: April 23 at 7 p.m.
Where: Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin
Cost: $12 to $16
Info: franklinoperahouse.org
Spoon River Anthology
What: Hopkinton High School students will present their spring play, “Spoon River Anthology,” by Edgar Lee Masters.
When: April 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Hopkinton Middle High School auditorium, 297 Park Ave., Hopkinton
Cost: Free, but donations welcomed
Info: parentsquare.com/feeds/12114169
American Pie tour
What: Grammy award honoree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean is set to embark on his 2022 American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs and album ever this year, McLean will entertain fans in Laconia, proving that “bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in American music.
When: April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia
Cost: $49 to $99
Info: coloniallaconia.com
‘The Producers’
What: Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film turned Broadway musical, “The Producers,” once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor.
When: April 22 through May 15
Where: The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester
Cost: $25 to $46
Info: palacetheatre.org
