
NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 22
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NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 22


INTIMATELY YOURS JOSH TURNER
Sun., April 5 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $55; $65; $78
With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers.

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP
Tue., January 14 • 7pm • Loft • $10
Maine’s signature seafood and the lifeblood of its marine economy faces an uncertain future in the face of rising ocean temperatures.

HILARITY
INTIMATELY YOURS AN EVENING WITH GUSTER
Thu., April 2 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $45; $58
Boston-based, alternative rock band Guster returns to The Music Hall.
On sale to members: Sat., 11/23 at noon
Non-members: Fri., 12/6 at noon

HILARITY LEWIS BLACK: IT GETS BETTER EVERY DAY TOUR
Fri., May 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $58; $69
Known as the king of the rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin.

LIVE AT THE LOFT
Fri., March 6 • 8pm • Loft • $25
Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay’s music—ever hard to categorize—features everything from vaudevillian ukulele to jazz piano to pop.
Sun., March 29 • 7pm • Loft • $22
Matteo Lane’s stand-up is all at once compelling, wacky, and unique.


WRITERS IN THE LOFT ANNE ENRIGHT
Wed., March 11 • 7pm • Loft • $41*
From the Man Booker Prize-winning bestselling author comes a brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter’s search to understand her mother's hidden truths.

LIVE AT THE LOFT AMY BLACK
Sat., June 6 • 8pm • Loft • $20
As a singer, songwriter, and performer, Nashville-based Amy Black is known for her authenticity, versatility, and soulfulness.

NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Tue., December 3 • 6:30pm • Loft
$20; $15 for 18 & under
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy, directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones).
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NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST HANSARD
Tue., December 10 • 7pm • Loft
$20; $15 for 18 & under
See Olivier Award-winners Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen) in this brand new play from Simon Woods.

NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST PRESENT LAUGHTER
Tue., December 17 • 6:30pm • Loft
$20; $15 for 18 & under Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy.
Our “First Saturday” on-sale event for members is Saturday, December 7. The following NEW shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Saturday, December 21 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org.

HILARITY JUSTIN WILLMAN
Fri., May 15 • 8pm • Historic
Theater
$36; VIP $86
Justin is the star and creator of the Netflix original series Magic for Humans. The L.A. Times calls him “a new breed of comic who's making magic cool again for grown-ups.”

HILARITY THE LIVING ROOM: A COMEDY OF GRIEF
Sat., February 29 • 7pm • Loft
$20 advance; $25 day of show
A comedy about death, conceived in grief, birthed by Amrita Dhaliwal and Gemma Soldati. Two Accountants of Death work tirelessly to record the death toll, while the occupational hazards wear on them as they learn the meaning of life and death.

PATRICIA LYNCH, Executive Director
Ever the bustling theater, The Music Hall and the Loft held hundreds of events this year, hosting comedic legends, awardwinning authors, record-breaking musicians, and knockout events like Concert in the Lot and Telluride by the Sea
Every year, we strive to be better and help our community more. We collected over 8,000 pounds of food and raised over $6,000 in donations for Gather’s Summer Meals 4 Kids program during our Fill the Hall event. The School Days Series turned 25 this year and delighted thousands of kids through the joys of live theater. And we’ll end the year on a high note thanks to you and the Give the Gift of Magic program. With a special welcome and thank you to Hampton Ford Hyundai for coming on as the sponsor, we hope to hit our goal to allow more local families in need and veterans than ever to see the show!
But the year isn’t over yet. Don’t miss the heartwarming and hilarious production of Annie—it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends! Juston McKinney will hit the stage again for three nights of comedy in his annual end of the year wrap-up. And ring in the new year with us and the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra at New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops!
As many of you know, after 15 years I’ll be leaving for personal endeavors in June 2020, but The Music Hall will continue to thrive with its talented board, staff, and team of volunteers—I can’t wait to watch alongside all of you.

Don't miss this hilarious and heartwarming story of a merry and cheerful orphan girl finding a home for Christmas with Oliver Warbucks, a billionaire who is trying to do good. Featuring Sally Struthers in her Broadway Tour reprisal of Miss Hannigan.
WEEK 1 PREVIEWS
Wed., 11/27 • 2pm & 7:30pm Fri., 11/29 • 2pm
OPENING NIGHT Fri., 11/29 • 7:30pm Sat. 11/30 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., 12/1 • 12pm & 4:30pm
WEEK 2 Wed., 12/ 4 • 2pm & 7:30pm Thu., 12/5 • 7:30pm Fri., 12/6 • 7:30pm Sat., 12/7 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., 12/8 • 12pm & 4:30pm
PRESENTING SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNER:

WEEK 3 Wed., 12/ 11 • 2pm & 7:30pm Thu., 12/12 • 7:30pm Fri., 12/13 • 7:30pm Sat., 12/14 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., 12/15 • 12pm & 4:30pm
WEEK 4
Wed., 12/ 18 • 2pm & 7:30pm Thu., 12/19 • 7:30pm Fri., 12/20 • 7:30pm Sat., 12/21 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., 12/22 • 10am & 2pm

The spectacular Sally Struthers returns to The Music Hall in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Annie this month, and we couldn’t wait to catch up with her! Sally is a two-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner for her performance in the groundbreaking TV series All in the Family. Her credits include, but are not limited to, 9 to 5, Gloria, Still Standing, and Gilmore Girls In addition to the several Broadway roles, Sally played the coveted role of Miss Hannigan for the 20th Anniversary National Tour of Annie. In 2017, Sally has graced our stage before as Martha Watson in White Christmas. Sally will reprise her Broadway Tour role as Miss Hannigan, absolutely stealing the show as the villainous orphanage director whose change of heart comes just in time for Christmas.
We're so excited to have you back on our stage for Annie! What are you most looking forward to about this show?
Children and animals are my two favorite groups on the planet; being part of the Annie cast provides me with both.
You're reprising your role as Miss Hannigan. What is your favorite part about playing her? After 35 years of reaching out to aid the hungry and disenfranchised children of the world, it is delicious to play a woman who can’t stand children.
Do you have any family traditions for the holidays? How does theater play into the holiday season?
My family has always sung carols before opening our Christmas presents and now my daughter has carried on that tradition with her friends. Being active in show business has always made it difficult for me to get home for the holidays, but in my 72 years of life, I have missed only 4 times being at home with my family in Portland, Oregon.
What can we all expect for this Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall production of Annie?
I have learned over my almost two decades of performing at The Ogunquit Playhouse that an audience can expect sheer perfection when they attend any one of their productions. In the case of Annie, the audience experiences children, a dog, Christmas, and LOVE. Merry Christmas, everybody!
Join us for a healthy dose of love, laughter, and lasting memories at Annie this year with Sally, friends, and family.
Thank you to our


Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! Have you made your holiday plans yet? Put up your decorations? Surely you’ve secured your tickets to Annie. If you’ve got tickets to Opening Night on Friday, November 29, you are in for a special treat.
As has become tradition, C&J Bus Lines, the Presenting Sponsor of the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall, will be giving out custom ornaments celebrating our partnership. Last year’s “sleigh bus” ornament was so clever—and absolutely adorable. Reserve a place of pride on your tree for this year's design.
Even if you can’t join us for Opening Night, you can still benefit from C&J’s generosity. They’re providing Annie patrons with coupons good for $20 off round-trip travel aboard their executive class service to New York City. Check your ticket envelope when you collect your tickets at the B2W Box Office or in the mail. More details are available on the coupon.
Good seats are still available for this heartwarming holiday musical so be sure to gather the gang, get fully dressed (with a smile), and share in the hilarity.


HILARITY JUSTON MCKINNEY: LAST LAUGH 2019
Fri., December 27 • 8pm; Sat., December 28 • 7pm; Sun., December 29 • 6pm • Historic Theater • $26 End the year with laughter as the Seacoast’s own Juston McKinney performs three shows at The Music Hall.



THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE POPS! WITH THE PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tue., December 31 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $30 (No discounts)
Rediscover the glamour of New Year’s Eve with a luscious Holiday Pops Concert, guaranteed to sweep you up in the evening.
EVENING SPONSORS: The Financial Advisors; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA
NAT'L THEATER OF LONDON HD BROADCAST
MEDIA PARTNERS:
NIGHT'S DREAM NR • 3h 18m




Tue., December 3 • 6:30pm • Loft • GA $20; $15 for 18 & under Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy directed by Nicholas Hytner stars Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (NTL: Young Marx), David Moorst (NTL: Allelujah!), and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles).
NAT'L THEATER OF LONDON HD BROADCAST
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NR • 1h 40m
Tue., December 10 7pm Loft GA $20; $15 for 18 & under
1988. Robin Hesketh returns home to his wife of 30 years, Diana. As the day draws on what starts as gentle ribbing of marital sparring quickly turns to blood-sport. Starring Olivier Award-winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Crown).
LAUGHTER NR • 3h 1m




Tue., December 17 • 6:30pm • Loft • GA $20; $15 for 18 & under
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy. Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire, and loneliness.

FILM CLUB SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa

WITH THE WIND (1939) NR • 3h 58m • US Sun., December 29 • 2pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes)
This Civil War epic went from bestselling book to box-office blockbuster, winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture. Relive Scarlett and Rhett’s romance, Hattie McDaniel’s history-making performance, and the controversies that still surround the film.
DON'T MISS! MET AT THE MUSIC HALL AKHNATEN (GLASS) 3h 56m
Sat., January 4 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under
Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical re-imagining of ancient Egypt.
SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter
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SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa
KILL PEOPLE) Hosted by Kent Stephens
Subscription (series of six): $75; Individual Ticket: $15
This winter we bring you six murderers, played by some of the cinema’s biggest stars, many in award-winning performances. Starting with Fritz Lang’s far-ahead-of-its time M, the classic blueprint for the serial killer film, each month you’ll cozy up to a different monster whose shoes some outstanding actor wanted to walk around in. Five of our six homicidal anti-heroes are inspired by real people; with veteran acting teacher Kent Stephens as host, we’ll learn how Peter Lorre, Nicole Kidman, Jeremy Irons, Charlize Theron, Martin Sheen, and Kathleen Turner prepped to play these perps. If things get too scary, remember: we serve drinks…

the Host: Kent Stephens
Director/playwright/performer Kent Stephens is a professional theatre artist and movie aficionado who has staged over 200 productions in the American regional theatre and off-Broadway. He has run theatre programs, taught acting, or been guest artist at University of Minnesota, Emerson, Cornell, Carleton, and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Kent has previously hosted series for the Film Club on Orson Welles, great comics, and Westerns, and for Telluride by the Sea, a series of film noir.






Earlier this year, the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) became our resident orchestra, and Susanne Powers became PSO’s executive director.

We sat down with Susanne to talk about the partnership and the New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops event on December 31
How has becoming The Music Hall’s resident orchestra made a difference in the PSO’s program?
The support and recognition of the Portsmouth Symphony as The Music Hall’s resident orchestra means both organizations can work towards a common goal: to present the community with concerts of such a high level that the experience can truly become transformative and leave a lasting and positive impact on the culture of Portsmouth.
What are you most looking forward to at the New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops?
What’s not to love? The glamour, the champagne, the waltzes! An event like this is long overdue in Portsmouth, and it will be the best entertainment and classy fun you will find anywhere. John Page is a masterful musician and his charisma will bring the house down well before midnight! This concert is an exciting new project for both PSO and The Music Hall and is a wonderful example of how the two organizations can collaborate to provide a sparkling opportunity for our community to ring in the new year.
‘Tis the season to be jolly! We are so excited to be hosting the very funny Juston McKinney for our traditional Last Laugh at the end of December (12/27, 28, 29). His three shows sold out quickly last year so don’t wait to make him part of your holiday plans; you won’t want to miss him! Our Deputy Programming Director, Thérèse LaGamma, caught up with Juston to talk about his process.
How do you prepare for a show?
Ideally I take an afternoon nap, which my wife thinks is ridiculous because I’m a grown man. So now I tell her I’m meditating and lay there with my eyes closed. For some reason she’s okay with that.
What inspires your writing?

Probably stress and pressure. Knowing on January 1st that I have to write an all new show for The Music Hall by the end of the year really gets the creative juices flowing.
Tell us about your writing process. Is there somewhere special you go to write?
I just observe and record what I see and what people around me do. I spend a lot of time at my local coffee shop, which ironically as I write this, is closed today. Living in a small town can be like the movie My Cousin Vinny when the whole store was closed because they had the flu. There was a note on the coffee shop that read, “recovering from a crazy wedding, we’ll be back tomorrow.” So will I.
Do you test out your material at home?
Unfortunately, being a stand-up comedian living in Newmarket, there are not many places to get up on stage, so I often have to use my family as a test audience. My kids usually laugh; my wife rarely does. I think deep down she wants a refund on this marriage. I tell her if she had a two drink minimum she might laugh more.
Tell us what you are currently reading?
Healing Back Pain by Dr. Sarno, as I recently hurt my back. Thousands of people have cured their back pain just by reading this book and believing in it. I am trying my best to believe in it, as it cost only $9.99 and that’s less than one co-pay.
You’ll be bringing your popular end of the year show to The Music Hall this December. What are you most excited about?
I’m always excited about building this show every year with the visual slides. The first time I do it will be at The Music Hall, and it is all new material from the previous year so it’s exciting to see it all come together.

As we are all aging, we’re well aware of the challenges of staying engaged. Seniors want to stay active, be involved, feel connected, and continue to learn and surround ourselves with age diversity. The Music Hall is the perfect setting for that. By expanding on the ways in which we build inclusion, we can better serve seniors who are lonely and isolated, who are more likely to struggle with physical and or mental health issues.
A number of programs are created with our more mature audiences in mind. Whether it be literary, film, music, or theater, we aim to bring in diversity. Clubs and opportunities to join in conversation provide vehicles for life-long learning goals, offering community and inspiration.
This year we’ve expanded our Give the Gift of Magic program for Annie to include Easterseals of New Hampshire. They will help us distribute tickets to those more vulnerable seniors and their caretakers, facilitating a fun and heartwarming excursion during the (sometimes difficult) holiday season. Susan Silsby, SVP, Programs, Easterseals NH, VT, ME reminded us how important this is, noting, “Partnerships like this help Easterseals live our mission of helping individuals with disabilities and other special needs, to have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their own communities.”
And every night at the theater, seniors enjoying the freedom and flexibility of retirement make up 75% of our dedicated cadre of volunteers. As they bustle about the theater providing more than 23,000 hours of service annually, these volunteers are making connections, staying active, and seeing great shows and films. We are grateful for this invaluable service; we couldn’t do what we do without this team!

Give the best gift of the year with a membership to The Music Hall. Don’t give “stuff” and “things.” This holiday season give an experience that will delight long after the curtain has closed. If you’re looking for great gifts, if you’re considering upgrading your membership, or if you haven’t yet officially joined The Music Hall family, this is the time to “Be One and Gift One.”
From now until December 31, when you purchase, upgrade, or renew your membership, The Music Hall will send a complimentary Friend-level membership ($50 value) to someone on your holiday shopping list. You pick a special person on your list who isn’t already a member, and we’ll do the rest. It’s as easy as that!
A gift that keeps on giving all year long, membership means access to advanced ticket purchase opportunities; special discounts at 40+ businesses around Portsmouth; an invitation to the Up Next celebration of members, sponsors, and volunteers; a copy of our monthly magazine mailed to your home; and insider news emails with announcements and deals.
This is the perfect time to start new traditions for you and yours as part of The Music Hall's family. For more information or to take advantage of this great offer, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or go online to TheMusicHall.org.

Have you ever noticed that once something has been brought to your attention, you see it everywhere? When Summit Supply signed on as a Corporate Sponsor in January, we were thrilled to welcome them aboard. Ever since, we’ve been seeing that distinct red and black logo over and over, at all our favorite restaurants, and even on the road. You may be noticing it too, especially since they’ve graciously decked out the back of five of their trucks with advertisements for our holiday show, Annie
Owner Tom Kunysz and crew are always ready to share their resources to support The Music Hall in any way possible. Summit Supply even shares the complimentary tickets we make available to Corporate Sponsors, using them to recognize and reward employees. These Music Hall tickets must be motivational, as Summit Supply’s outstanding service just keeps getting better and better!

With their fleet of more than a dozen trucks, Summit Supply serves more than 900 customers in the restaurant, hospitality, and institutional trades. Established in 1980, they specialize in ware-washing, cleaning, on-premise laundry, and paper products. They offer an extensive line of environmentally preferable products, including products independently certified by Green Seal and the United States EPA, making it easier for The Music Hall to work towards our own green initiative goals.
To learn more about Summit Supply, visit them online at SummitSupply.us





The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents Annie
Wed., November 27 - Sun., December 22
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tuesday, December 3 • 6:30pm
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast Hansard
Tuesday, December 10 • 7pm
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast Present Laughter
Tuesday, December 17 • 6:30pm
Hilarity
Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019
Friday, December 27 • 8pm;
Saturday, December 28 • 7pm; Sunday, December 29 • 6pm
Film Club
Gone with the Wind (1939)
Sunday, December 29 • 2pm
The Music Hall Presents New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops! with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday, December 31 • 8pm
Met at The Music Hall
Akhnaten (Glass)
Saturday, January 4 • 1pm
Wildcard
Reel Rock Film Tour 14
Thursday, January 9 • 7pm
Met at The Music Hall Wozzeck (Berg)
Saturday, January 11 • 1pm
Hilarity
Carmen Lynch
Saturday, January 11 • 8pm
Innovation + Leadership
The Future of Lobster
Tuesday, January 14 • 7pm
Writers on a New England Stage
David Blight
Thursday, January 16 • 7pm
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast All My Sons
Sunday, January 19 • 1pm
Film Club
M (1931)
Tuesday, January 21 • 7pm
Innovation + Leadership
CreativeMornings PKX
Friday, January 24 • 8:30am
Rental Partner
Another Tequila Sunrise, LLC presents: An Evening of Eagles Music
Saturday, January 25 • 7:30pm
At the Historic Theater At the Loft
Intimately Yours
Mat Kearney
Wednesday, January 29 • 7:30pm
Intimately Yours
Richard Thompson
Thursday, January 30 • 7:30pm
Live at the Loft
Lucy Kaplansky
Friday, January 31 • 8pm
Rental Partner
The Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings
Saturday, February 1 • 5pm & 8pm
Live at the Loft
John Gorka
Friday, February 7 • 8pm
Opera Connection
Porgy and Bess
Saturday, February 8 • 11:30am
Met at The Music Hall
Porgy and Bess (Gershwin)
Saturday, February 8 • 1pm
Intimately Yours
Citizen Cope
Tuesday, February 11 • 7:30pm
Intimately Yours
Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph
Wednesday, February 12 • 7:30pm
Rental Partner
Eastern Propane & Oil present Mike McDonald’s 19th Annual Comedy Extravaganza
Friday, February 14 • 7:30pm
Live at the Loft
Juanito Pascual Trio
Saturday, February 15 • 8pm
Film Club
Monster (2003)
Tuesday, February 18 • 7pm
Innovation + Leadership
CreativeMornings PKX
Friday, February 21 • 8:30am
Hilarity
The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief
Saturday, February 29 • 7pm
Intimately Yours
Bobby McFerrin
Saturday, February 29 • 8pm
Intimately Yours
An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and yMusic
Sunday, March 1 • 7pm
Live at the Loft
Nellie McKay
Friday, March 6 • 8pm

Opera Connection Agrippina
Saturday, March 7 • 11:30am
Met at The Music Hall
Agrippina (Handel)
Saturday, March 7 • 1pm
School Days Series
Dog Loves Books
Tuesday, March 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Rental Partner
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Wed., March 11 & Thu., March 12 • 7pm
Writers in the Loft
Anne Enright
Wednesday, March 11 • 7pm
The Music Hall Presents
Welcome to Night Vale
Friday, March 13 • 8pm
Opera Connection
Der Fliegende Holländer
Saturday, March 14 • 11:30am
Met at The Music Hall
Der Fliegende Holländer (Wagner)
Saturday, March 14 • 1pm
Innovation + Leadership
CreativeMornings PKX
Friday, March 20 • 8:30am
The Music Hall Presents
The Moth Mainstage
Saturday, March 21 • 8pm
Film Club
Reversal of Fortune (1990)
Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm
School Days Series
The Pout-Pout Fish
Wednesday, March 25 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Rental Partner
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents The Romantic Hero
Sunday, March 29 • 3pm
Hilarity
Matteo Lane
Sunday, March 29 • 7pm
Rental Partner
Barrage 8 presents The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Tuesday, March 31 • 7:30pm


December
