Ogunquit Playhouse @ The Music Hall
DECEMBER
3 -
DECEMBER 21
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PRESENTING HOLIDAY SPONSOR:
SEASON SPONSORS
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MUSIC HALL PRESENTS STOMP: 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Wed., February 18, 2026 • 7:30pm Historic Theater
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SCHOOL DAYS SERIES THE STINKY CHEESE MAN Tue., March 3, 2026 9:30am & 11:30am Historic Theater
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS “WILD SYMPHONY”
Tue., May 5, 2026 • 9:30am & 11:30am Historic Theater
RENTAL PARTNERS
MUSIC CROSS ROADS HOUSE FUNDRAISER | JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN Wed., Oct. 22 • 7pm • Historic Theater
CINEMA TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH PRESENTS: PRESSURE DROP Sat., November 8 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC HALL PRESENTS PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT
Thu., April 2, 2026 • 6pm Historic Theater
MUSIC HALL PRESENTS MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE’® Sun., April 19, 2026 • 2pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC CAPSC FUNDRAISER YACHTLEY CREW: SEAS THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR Fri., Oct. 24 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
CINEMA WARREN MILLER’S “SNO-CIETY” Thu., Nov. 13 • 7pm; Fri., Nov. 14 • 7:30pm Sat., Nov. 15 • 4pm & 7pm • Historic Theater
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES CLICK, CLACK, MOO Tue., April 14, 2026 9:30am & 11:30am Historic Theater
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES THE POUT-POUT FISH Fri., May 29, 2026 • 9:30am & 11:30am Historic Theater
TALKS THE SEACOAST CULINARY CHALLENGE Wed., Oct. 29 • 7pm • Historic Theater
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or an extensive multi-day conference, our three unique venues offer the elegant touch and expertise you’re dreaming of.
Book your event today by contacting Nell Mendlinger at NMendlinger@themusichall.org or (vm) 603-988-0078
For more information, please visit TheMusicHall.org/Event-Hosting
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
COMEDY AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Comedy icons, internet sensations, and local legends share the stage!
COMEDY SERIES
SPONSORS:
MARGARET CHO: CHOLIGARCHY
Sat., October 11 • 7:30pm
Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee Margaret Cho is a legendary comedian, actor, and advocate whose groundbreaking career spans comedy, film, TV, and passionate activism.
Evening Sponsor: Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Company
RANDY RAINBOW: NATIONAL FREAKIN’ TREASURE
Sun., November 16 • 7pm
Randy Rainbow is a viral sensation and Internet influencer whose musical parodies, political spoofs, and sold-out solo concerts offer comedy salve for a divided nation.
JUSTON MCKINNEY’S COMEDY YEAR IN REVIEW 2025
Fri., December 26 • 7pm Sat., December 27 • 4:30pm & 8pm Sun., December 28 • 4:30pm Mon., December 29 • 7pm
End the year with laughter as the Seacoast’s own Juston McKinney performs what have become annual must-see shows at The Music Hall!
Juston has multiple appearances on the Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien, and both a half-hour special and a one-hour special on Comedy Central. He also has two one-hour specials you can currently see right now on Amazon Prime! Throw in some appearances at the TD Garden for Comics Come Home, a Showtime special with Rob Gronkowski, and you can see why NH Magazine named him “Best of New Hampshire” and The New York Times called him “Destined for stardom.” Have the last laugh of 2025 with Juston as he uses multimedia to dish on his New England life and looks back at the year that was.
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Experience high-energy, eclectic, and engaging performances.
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
AMY GRANT
Sat., October 4 • 7:30pm
The Grammy-winning icon, Christian pop star, songwriter, television personality, and philanthropist remains a beloved performer with decades of chart-topping success.
Evening Sponsor: Northeast Delta Dental | Whole Life Health Care
JOHNNYSWIM: WHEN THE WAR IS OVER TOUR
Mon., October 13 • 7pm
The magnetic duo of Abner and Amanda Sudano Ramirez, blends heartfelt melodies and emotional storytelling across folk, pop, and blues, captivating audiences worldwide.
With Opener: Shua
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT CLASSICALLY ROMANTIC
Sun., October 26 • 3pm
The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra opens its 28th season with two Austrian composers who were both considered masters of harmony.
Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385, “Haffner” Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, WAB 104, “Romantic”
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
TALISK AND GARDINER BROTHERS: UNLEASHED
Sun., October 5 • 7pm
UNLEASHED unites the award-winning folk trio Talisk with the electrifying Gardiner Brothers for a high-energy showcase that celebrates tradition and innovation in an unforgettable fusion of music and dance.
BRIAN
CULBERTSON: DAY TRIP TOUR
Tue., October 21 • 7pm
With a 29-album catalog, 40 Billboard #1 singles, Brian Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music, creating eclectic, entertaining, and engaging music at the peak of his power.
DAVID BRIGHTON’S SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
Fri., October 31 • 9pm • Special Halloween Performance!
SPACE ODDITY, The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately-costumed multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the career of David Bowie. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Evening Sponsor: Portsmouth Painting Company
GENRE: COUNTRY
GENRE: FOLK, WORLD MUSIC, DANCE
GENRE: CLASSIC ROCK
GENRE: CLASSICAL / ORCHESTRAL
GENRE: JAZZ
GENRE: POP, FOLK / AMERICANA
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Legendary music brought to life through timeless tributes.
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD: 50 YEARS OF WISH YOU WERE HERE
Sat., November 1 • 8pm
The New York-based quartet has forged a 30+ year reputation of performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits and obscure gems, extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd.
Evening Sponsor: Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Co.
SOLD OUT!
NATALIE MERCHANT
WITH ERIK DELLA PENNA: AUTUMN ACOUSTIC TOUR
Tue., November 11 • 7:30pm
A renowned musician, activist, and arts advocate whose four-decade career spans chart-topping albums, public service, and acclaimed educational projects.
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
NAT ZEGREE: THE NAT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Mon., December 15 • 7pm
An evening filled with Christmas classics and original Christmas songs. Nat will fill your heart with joy and laughter this holiday season as only he can!
Take a journey through the American immigrant experience, live on stage.
SCHOOL DAYS
SERIES SPONSORS:
D.F. Richard Energy • The French Foundation
The Fuller Foundation • New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
IN TO AMERICA
Tue., October 7 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Using personal diaries, journals, and documented historic narratives, IN TO AMERICA traces the American immigrant experience from Jamestown to present day through the true stories of ordinary men, women and children who departed their homelands in the hopes of creating a new life. An extraordinary story 400 years in the making that transcends time, space and race to reflect the diversity and commonalities of our shared American experience.
By William Massolia
Directed by Dorothy Milne
The 11:30am performance will feature American Sign Language Interpreting.
GENRE: HOLIDAY
GENRE: POP, FOLK ROCK
GENRE: CLASSIC ROCK / PROGRESSIVE ROCK
TALKS AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Step inside a unique world of comedy and creativity!
MEDIA
PARTNER: INTERCONNECTIONS
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
A CONVERSATION WITH AMY SEDARIS
Sun., October 25 • 7:30pm
Amy Sedaris is a prolific actress, author, comedian, and rabbit educator. She has appeared often on screen, both large and small.
Sedaris’ Emmy nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris, aired for three seasons on truTV. In this series co-created by Sedaris and Paul Dinello, Amy shows off her diverse but necessary homemaking skills. These skills range from creating popsicle stick buddies and gutting a fish to making raisin necklaces and entertaining businessmen. Each episode revolves around a traditional theme, such as: entertaining, grieving, the craft of love making, and cooking without pots and pans. As always, Sedaris uses her unique expertise to entertain guests, demonstrate her know-how by preparing meals, and exhibiting her can-do spirit by attempting to work out personal issues.
Sedaris can also be seen in the Emmy award-winning Disney+ series The Mandalorian, as space mechanic Peli Motto. Created by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian is set in the Star Wars universe after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order.
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE
Enjoy an evening in the company of a top-tier crime writer.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
PATRICIA CORNWELL WITH SHARP FORCE
Wed., October 8 • 7pm
Evening’s Moderator: Julia Furukawa, NHPR’s host of All Things Considered During the early hours of Christmas morning, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a chilling call. The Phantom Slasher has struck again.
Scarpetta is summoned to Mercy Island, the site of a notorious psychiatric hospital where two people have been brutalized, one of them from Scarpetta’s past. It soon becomes apparent that she could be next … SCARPETTA is soon to be a streaming series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis!
Patricia Cornwell is a #1 The New York Times bestselling author and widely considered one of the world’s top crime writers.
MUSIC HALL PRESENTS
Savor a sweet cinematic treat paired with soulful live music.
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE TASTE-A-LONG® EXPERIENCE
Thu., October 25 • 7pm
Step into a world of pure imagination with a one-of-a-kind movie experience that’s as sweet as it sounds! Watch the beloved childhood classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory while snacking on tastealong bites of candy perfectly timed to the film.
Ogunquit Playhouse @ The Music Hall
CAMILLE THURMAN WITH THE DARRELL GREEN QUARTET
Mon., November 3 • 7:30pm
As an accomplished composer, esteemed saxophonist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the genre, the New York City-born artist is quickly becoming one of the leading standard bearers of jazz.
Presented by University of New Hampshire Traditional Jazz Series and The Music Hall
Based Upon the Paramount Picture Film
Written for the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Original stage production directed by Walter Bobbie
DECEMBER
3 - DECEMBER 21
The Ogunquit Playhouse’s production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas returns to The Music Hall this holiday season. Packed full of dazzling dance numbers, iconic songs such as “Happy Holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the beloved title song, as well as actors straight from Broadway, you aren’t going to want to miss this “holiday card come to life.”
The magic of Broadway swings into the Historic Theater with spectacular dance numbers, nostalgic songs, and a few surprises that are sure to wow you. PRESENTING HOLIDAY SPONSOR: GROUPS SAVE BIG! Group of 10+ can get additional discounts on tickets. For more information, please contact Lynn Smith @ 603.988.0033 or groupsales@themusichall.org
PERFORMANCES
PREVIEWS
Wed., Dec. 3 • 7pm Thu., Dec. 4 • 1:30pm & 7pm
Sat., Dec. 13 • 1:30pm & 7pm Sun., Dec. 14 • 12pm & 5pm
Wed., Dec. 17 • 1:30pm & 7pm Thu., Dec. 18 • 7pm Fri., Dec. 19 • 7pm Sat., Dec. 20 • 1:30pm & 7pm Sun., Dec. 21 • 12pm & 5pm
OPENING NIGHT Fri., Dec. 5 • 7:30pm Sat., Dec. 6 • 1:30pm & 7:30pm Sun., Dec. 7 • 12pm & 5pm Wed., Dec. 10 • 1:30pm & 7pm Thu., Dec. 11 • 7pm Fri., Dec. 12 • 7pm
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Discoveries and favorites, together in one intimate setting.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
GENRE: SINGER-SONGWRITER, STRINGS
CHRIS
MOYSE & FLOYDS ROW
Thu., October 2 • 7:30pm
Genre-fusing ensemble exploring early, classical, folk, newgrass, and world genres with performances that feature traditional, modern covers, and original compositions sparkling with nostalgia and warm, velvety vocals.
TAYLOR ASHTON
Sun., October 5 • 7pm
The Brooklyn-based shape-shifting songwriter has the heart of a novelist and the timing of a stand-up comic with a groovy brand of folkrock where heart-on-sleeve meets tongue-incheek.
KATIE PRUITT
TIME WASN’T WASTED TOUR
Tue., October 21 • 7:30pm
Hailed as a “dynamic new presence” (Rolling Stone), Katie Pruitt delves deeper into empathetic storytelling on her sophomore album Mantras.
CLIFFORD CAMERON’S VINYL QUARTET
Fri., October 3 • 7:30pm
Clifford Cameron’s Vinyl Quartet reimagines music from the 60s and 70s in a modern improvisatory setting where any genre is on the table and each take of every song is unique.
GENRE: FOLK, LOCAL
SKYE DARLING - RECORD RELEASE!
Sat., October 11 • 8pm
This singer-songwriter and violinist weaves stories and songs with a sound that drifts between old-time fiddle tunes, jazz textures, and maqam-infused melodies, rooted in tradition yet always seeking something new.
DEB TALAN (OF THE WEEPIES)
Fri., October 24 • 8pm
Deb Talan was known as a singer and songwriter in her own right before forming Hummingfish and eventually the long-running duo the Weepies with Steven Tannen.
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
WYN & THE WHITE LIGHT WITH LIZ BILLS
Sat., October 4 • 8pm
The pomegranate-infused haunted-soul-rock band is led by two-time Female Performer of the Year New England Music Award nominee, Wyn Doran, weaving primal, haunting energy with blackened, burning candor.
NATURALLY 7: CLOSER LOOK
Mon., October 13 • 7pm
Naturally 7 redefines a cappella, transforming voices into instruments in a genre-blending, star-studded, and globally celebrated 20-year music journey.
ANTJE DUVEKOT
Sat., October 25 • 7:30pm
Antje Duvekot, crafter of intricate songs, unveils New Wild West, a lyrical knockout marking mid-life, healing, and the collective journey of the human condition.
GENRE: POP, ROCK
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: TRIBUTE, JAZZ
GENRE: AMERICANA
GENRE: POP, A CAPELLA
GENRE: POP, FOLK
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
A small room, a big sound, an unforgettable night.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
IN THE SPOTLIGHT...
FIVE MASTERS OF JAZZ
CHASTITY BROWN
Sun., November 9 • 7pm
Sun., October 26 • 3:30pm & 6pm
In this brand-new showcase, five legendary artists come together to reveal the essence of their artistry—each one stepping into the spotlight to share the sound that sets them apart.
PETER BRADLEY ADAMS
Sat., November 15 • 7:30pm
Adams began his career as co-founder of the duo Eastmountainsouth (Dreamworks Records), and has become one of the most vital singer-songwriters today.
GRIFFIN HOUSE
Sat., November 22 • 5pm & 8pm
Named one of the best emerging singersongwriters of our time, Griffin House has forged a loyal fanbase through years of grassroots touring and has a discography that includes over 13 albums.
The Minnesota-based musician returns to The Lounge with her sound that fuses folk, rock, and blues, rich with melodic sensibility and honest emotion.
JENNY REYNOLDS & JESS KLEIN
Sun., November 16 • 7pm
This co-headline features Austin-based artist Jenny Reynolds, a native New Englander whose music has taken her to festival stages across the circuit, and Jess Klein, a nationally and internationally touring artist.
WARD HAYDEN & THE OUTLIERS
Sat., November 29 • 8pm
From heart wrenching ballads, to foot-stompin’ rock ‘n’ roll, whether live or on record, Ward Hayden and the Outliers deliver every time.
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
SEBA MOLNAR
Fri., November 14 • 8pm
The award-winning Boston-based saxophonist, composer, and educator is dedicated to preserving the tradition of jazz music while promoting a new generation of the genre.
Presented by The Music Hall & Boston Jazz Foundation
VICTORIA CARDONA
Fri., November 21 • 7:30pm
The South Florida-based guitarist/vocalist and multi-instrumentalist fuses elements of jazz, blues, soul, salsa, rock ‘n’ roll, and folk into her own unique strong sound.
HUNTER ROOT
Wed., December 3 • 7:30pm
Few artists embody the spirit of creative exploration as seamlessly as Pennsylvaniabased multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root.
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: JAZZ
GENRE: JAZZ
GENRE: AMERICANA, FOLK
GENRE: AMERICANA, FOLK-ROCK
GENRE: AMERICANA, FOLK-ROCK
GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER
GENRE: LATIN
GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Tomorrow’s stars share the stage with today’s favorites.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
MUSE: A SALUTE TO HOLIDAY DIVAS!
Sat., December 6 • 3pm & 8pm
Jacyn and Lauren are back with a NEW Muse Divas celebration just in time for the holidays!
GENRE: POP, LOCAL
THE LOST RIVER FLEET
Fri., December 19 • 8pm
Drawing from a wide range of influences—folk rock legends, classic blues, and the alternative rock of the 2000s—the quartet fuses these sounds into a style that’s both nostalgic and distinctly their own.
ELLIS
PAUL
Sun., December 7 • 7:30pm
An astute storyteller, poetic and literate, with a stellar stage presence, Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer-songwriters.
ABRIELLE SCHARFF’S - ABBY HOLIDAYS!
Sat., December 20 • 8pm Sun., December 21 • 5pm
Abrielle Scharff brings her annual holiday show back to The Lounge for an evening of captivating music, soothing vocals, and stunning renditions of your favorite seasonal classics.
SARAH MACKINLEY
Wed., October 15 • 5:30pm
CASEY RYAN
Wed., October 22 • 5:30pm
COURTNEY MOSHER
Tue., October 28 • 5:30pm
COME OVER OCTOBER WINE TASTINGS WITH JUDE BLAKE AND FRIENDS
Join Music Hall donor, Board Trustee, and certified sommelier Jude Blake as she hosts an evening of wine tastings with our wine distributors, MS Walker, Crush Distributors, and Vinilandia, all in celebration of the Come Over October national campaign.
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
THANKS TO GRAVITY
Sat., December 13 • 8pm Sun., December 14 • 7pm
The legends of the 90s Seacoast music scene are back at The Music Hall Lounge for more back-to-back shows!
A SINATRA CHRISTMAS WITH RICH DIMARE AND RON POSTER
Mon., December 22 • 5pm & 7:30pm
Spend an evening at The Lounge with Rich DiMare, joined by Ron Poster as they ring in the season with Christmas classics from the Frank Sinatra songbook.
Each tasting includes five featured wines, each with a comprehensive review of tasting notes. A grazing board of select meat, cheese, and fruit.
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!
During these times, McKeon’s Bar at The Members Club will also be open to Music Hall members starting at 4pm.
JUDE BLAKE
GENRE: HOLIDAY, LOCAL, POP
GENRE: TRIBUTE, POP
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: TRIBUTE, HOLIDAY
GENRE: ROCK, LOCAL
LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE
From history to headlines and poetry to prose.
LITERARY IN THE LOUNGE
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
LAURA KNOY WITH THE SHOPKEEPER OF ALSACE
Tue., November 18 • 7pm
Award-winning journalist and longtime host of The Exchange, Laura Knoy presents The Shopkeeper of Alsace, an uplifting tale of family, love, resilience, and one unstoppable woman.
MEDIA PARTNER:
ALLEGRA GOODMAN WITH ISOLA
Tue., December 2 • 7pm
A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in this breathtaking, historical epic of love, faith, and defiance.
Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola is the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival. A Reese’s Book Club pick.
TALKS AT THE LOUNGE
TRACY GOODMAN WITH FEAR LESS Thu., December 18 • 7pm
The Pulitzer Prize–winning poet and 22nd US Poet Laureate demystifies the art form to reveal how poetry is a powerful tool of connection and understanding.
Fuel your mind with conversations that inspire, challenge, and inform.
MEDIA PARTNER: INTERCONNECTIONS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX
CreativeMornings PKX (Portsmouth, Kittery, & Beyond) is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community founded by Tina Roth Eisenberg. Every meeting will feature a local speaker on the month’s topic and is free and open to the public.
SOFT GROWTH
Fri., October 10
• 9am Fri., November 7 • 9am
INVESTING IN DISCOVERY: U.S. SCIENCE IN A COMPETITIVE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE
Tue., October 14 • 6pm
Join Dr. Deborah Bronk, President & CEO of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, as she examines the evolving landscape of U.S. science, its global competitiveness, and the critical role of research institutions such as Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
COMEDY AT THE LOUNGE
Fresh voices, familiar faces, and unforgettable laughs!
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
COMEDY SERIES
SPONSORS:
STEF DAG – SLAVIC AMERICAN PRINCESS
Wed., October 22 • 7:30pm
Stef Dag is a Brooklyn comedian and host of viral show Hot and Single. She’s a 2022 NY Comedy Festival “Creator to Watch” and digital creator.
DANNY JOLLES
Thu., November 20 • 7pm
Danny Jolles is a comedian and actor known for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Hacks, and his acclaimed specials Six Parts and the interactive You Choose
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL 2025
The Comedy Panel with Host Eliza Coupe
Sat., Oct. 18 • 6PM - 7:30PM • 3S Artspace PRESENTED BY THE MORNING BUZZ
You can thrill an audience with an action-packed aerial sequence… You can draw a dramatic tear with a heartbreaking set of circumstances… However, it can be really friggin’ hard to make someone laugh! Join a handful of entertaining performers and writers for a lively conversation about getting comedy onto the screen.
With some fun surprises up her sleeve, actress Eliza Coupe returns as the illustrious host of this highly-anticipated annual event. Come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions as she and guests share photos, stories and anecdotes from their experiences in this crazy business.
BRIAN GLOWACKI
Fri., November 7 • 6pm & 8pm; Sat., November 8 • 8pm
Brian Glowacki’s likability on stage paired with sharp observations on life have quickly catapulted him into one of the nation’s premier emerging talents, opening for favorites like comedian Bob Marley.
TODD BARRY
Thu., December 4 • 8pm
Comedian Todd Barry has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers
2025 PANELISTS
HOST: ELIZA COUPE TIM HERLIHY
JON RUDNITSKY
Seacoast Stars - The Music Hall’s New Vocal Competition Series!
The Music Hall is thrilled to announce Seacoast Stars, an exhilarating new music competition designed to shine a spotlight on the hidden vocal talent of Portsmouth and the greater Seacoast community in New Hampshire and Maine. More than just a contest, Seacoast Stars is a celebration of local artistry and community spirit—offering aspiring singers the rare chance to step into the spotlight, develop their craft through professional coaching, and perform before live audiences in a multi-show competition series.
APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!
Visit www.themusichall.org/seacoast-stars for information on how to apply.
SAVE THE DATES!
AUDITION SHOWS:
January 31, February 21, & March 14 at The Lounge. Each show will feature selected contestants, determining the finalists for our grand finale.
GRAND FINALE SHOWCASE:
April 4 at the Historic Theater.
The audition shows will determine which finalists will perform with a live band at the Grand Finale in a night full of fun, special guests, and community engagement.
CINEMA AT THE MUSIC HALL
CINEMA SERIES
CINEMA SPONSOR:
COMING SOON: More titles to be announced! Sign up for our e-news to stay in the know!
ELEANOR THE GREAT
Wed., Oct. 1 • 1pm & 7pm; Tue., Oct. 7 • 7pm; Fri., Oct. 10 • 4pm
June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.
THE NATURAL (1984)
Sun., Oct. 12 • 1pm
Remembering Robert Redford: Co-Founder of the Sundance Film Festival and champion of independent cinema - Redford stars as Roy Hobbs, in the inspiring fable of a baseball player’s major league dreams and the mysterious woman who shatters them.
• 7PM
$5 GETS YOU IN!
Schedule subject to change. Scan for our upcoming films!
ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN (1976)
Fri., Oct. 10 • 7pm
Remembering Robert Redford: Co-Founder of the Sundance Film Festival and champion of independent cinema - Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in this true story as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, whose investigation uncovers the greatest political scandal in United States history.
PREDATORS
Sun., Oct. 12 • 4pm; Tue., Oct. 14 • 7pm
David Osit’s probing, troubling documentary Predators demonstrates the sociological implications of the television show “To Catch a Predator” were (and are) anything but simple. Where did law enforcement stop and the production of TV entertainment begin?
HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE
THE RETURN VS. THE REVENGE HALLOWEEN 4 (1988) & HALLOWEEN 5 (1989)
Thu., Oct. 30 • 7pm
A special Halloween $5 double feature!
HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece. Can Dr. Loomis stop him?
HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
One year after the events of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, the Shape returns to Haddonfield once again in an attempt to (uh-oh, spoiler alert!) kill his now-mute niece. HALLOWEEN DOUBLE
CINEMA AT THE MUSIC HALL
This lineup contains a feature film returning from New Hampshire Film Festival 2024.
WISDOM OF HAPPINESS
Sun., Nov. 2 • 1pm; Sat., Nov. 8 • 1pm
A deeply intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly 90 years old, offers practical advice for navigating the 21st century’s challenges. The film captures the Dalai Lama speaking directly to viewers, creating a sense of a private audience, and shares his timeless wisdom on achieving inner peace and happiness for everyone.
MISTRESS DISPELLER
Tue., Nov. 4 • 7pm; Sun., Nov. 9 • 4pm
Official Selection New Hampshire Film Festival - In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Wang Zhenxi is part of this growing profession and is hired to go undercover and break up affairs by any means necessary; a “mistress dispeller.”
Schedule subject to change. Scan for our upcoming films!
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
Sun., Nov. 2 • 4pm; Thu., Nov. 6 • 7pm; Sun., Nov. 9 • 1pm
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
PINTS! CAMERA! ACTION! ELECTION (1999)
Fri., Nov. 28 • 7pm • The Lounge
When high school government teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick, The Producers) feels that overachieving student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde) is unfit for school president, he convinces a popular but dim-witted athlete (Chris Klein, American Pie) to run against her.
OCTOBER 16-19, 2025
FUND THE FUTURE
As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of friends like you to help us fulfill our mission to serve as an active and vital arts center. Thank you! Your membership contribution is essential to our continued daily operations.
If you value The Music Hall and are looking to do more, please consider making an additional tax-deductible donation to our Annual Fund. In addition to underwriting the maintenance of our 147-year-old theater and our modern facilities, The Music Hall uses Annual Fund gifts to make our performances and shows accessible by keeping ticket costs down, spreading the incredible benefits of participation in the arts across our community.
Through your support of our Annual Fund, we’re able to offer:
• our School Days Series of professional theater for young people, including scholarship support for schools serving students with limited financial means;
• our Give the Gift of Magic and Music program to provide complimentary tickets to neighbors in need;
• experience and assistance to artists building their careers with financial awards from our Emerging Artist Grant Program and travel allowances for filmmakers and film industry professionals attending our New Hampshire Film Festival;
• and many more educational and accessibility initiatives
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MEMBER EVENTS
BEHIND THE CURTAIN 104 Congress St. The Members Club
MARK PRUETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL Fri., October 10 • 5pm
ALLISON RICH: INSIDE THE GAME THE FUTURE OF NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETICS Thu., October 30 • 5pm
BOOK CLUB
7 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS by John Green
Moderated by Brittany Wason Mon., October 13 • 6pm
PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir
Moderated by Bill Stouges Mon., November 10 • 6pm
THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET by Sandra Cisneros
Moderated by Brittany Wason Mon., December 8 • 6pm
For more info, contact Ilysse Sirmaian at ISirmaian@themusichall.org
RAISE A GLASS WITH THE MUSIC HALL
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Available while quantities last.
2022 Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points – James Suckling
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2021 Master’s Blend Napa Valley Red
91 Points – James Suckling
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bringing the arts home...
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AT A GLANCE
Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge | At The Members Club | Offsite
OCTOBER 2025
Comedy
Whose Live Anyway? Thu., October 2 • 7:30pm
Music
Amy Grant Sat., October 4 • 7:30pm
Music
Talisk & Gardiner Brothers: Unleashed Sun., October 5 • 7pm
School Days Series
In to America
Tue., Oct. 7 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Writers on a New England Stage
Patricia Cornwell with Sharp Force Wed., October 8 • 7pm
Member Event
Behind the Curtain: Mark Pruett Fri., October 10 • 5pm
Comedy
Margaret Cho: Choligarchy Sat., October 11 • 7:30pm
Music
Skye Darling - Record Release! Sat., October 11 • 8pm
Music
JOHNNYSWIM Mon., October 13 • 7pm
Music
Naturally 7: Closer Look Mon., October 13 • 8pm
Talks
Investing In Discovery: U.S. Science in a Competitive Global Landscape Tue., October 14 • 6pm
Cinema
New Hampshire Film Festival 2025 Thu., Oct. 16 - Sun., Oct. 19
Music
Brian Culbertson Tue., October 21 • 7pm
OCTOBER 2025 CONT...
Music
Katie Pruitt
Time Wasn’t Wasted Tour Tue., October 21 • 7:30pm
Comedy
Stef Dag - Slavic American Princess Wed., October 22 • 7:30pm
Music Hall Presents
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: The Taste-A-Long® Experience Thu., October 23 • 7pm
Music
Deb Talan (of the Weepies) Fri., October 24 • 8pm
Talks
A Conversation with Amy Sedaris Sat., October 25 • 7:30pm
Music
Antje Duvekot Sat., October 25 • 7:30pm
Music
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert: Clasically Romantic Sun., October 26 • 3pm
Member Event
Behind the Curtain: Allison Rich Thu., October 30 • 5pm
Music
David Brighton’s Space Oddity Fri., October 31 • 9pm
NOVEMBER 2025
Music
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: 50 Years of Wish You Were Here Sat., November 1 • 8pm
Music
Camille Thurman with The Darrell Green Quartet Mon., November 3 • 7:30pm
Comedy
Brian Glowacki Fri., October 7 • 6pm & 8:30pm Sat., October 8 • 8pm
NOVEMBER 2025 CONT...
Music
Chastity Brown Sun., November 9 • 7pm
Music
Natalie Merchant with Erik Della Penna: Autumn Acoustic Tour Tue., November 11 • 7:30pm
Music
Seba Molnar Fri., November 14 • 8pm
Music
Peter Bradley Adams Sat., November 15 • 7:30pm
Comedy
Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure Sun., November 16 • 7pm
Music
Jenny Reynolds & Jess Klein Sun., November 16 • 7pm
Literary
Laura Knoy with The Shopkeeper of Alsace Tue., November 18 • 7pm
Comedy
Danny Jolles Thu., November 20 • 7pm
Music
Victoria Cardona Sat., November 21 • 7:30pm
Music
Griffin House Sat., November 22 • 5pm & 8pm
Music
Ward Hayden & The Outliers Sat., November 29 • 8pm
DECEMBER
2025
Literary Allegra Goodman with Isola Tue., December 2 • 7pm
Music
Hunter Root Wed., December 3 • 7:30pm
TICKETING HUB: 104 Congress Street
DECEMBER
2025 CONT...
Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Wed., Dec. 3 - Sun., Dec. 21
Comedy Todd Barry Thu., December 4 • 8pm
Music
MUSE: A Salute to Holiday Divas! Sat., December 6 • 3pm & 8pm
Music
Ellis Paul Sun., December 7 • 7:30pm
Music
Thanks to Gravity Sat., December 13 • 8pm Sun., December 14 • 7pm
Music
Nat Zegree: The Nat Before Christmas Mon., December 15 • 7pm
Literary
Tracy K. Smith with Fear Less Thu., December 18 • 7pm
Music
A Sinatra Christmas with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster Mon., Dec. 22 • 5pm & 7:30pm
Comedy
Juston McKinney’s Comedy Year in Review 2025 Sat., Dec. 27 • 4:30pm & 8pm Sun., Dec. 28 • 4:30pm Mon., Dec. 29 • 7pm
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PLATINUM SPONSOR:
UPCOMING SHOWS
TALKS A CONVERSATION WITH AMY SEDARIS
Sun., October 25 • 7:30pm
GENRE: HOLIDAY
MUSIC NAT ZEGREE: THE NAT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Mon., December 15 • 7pm
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025
ACADEMY AWARD® QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS
OCTOBER 16-19, 2025
4 DAYS. 100+ FILMS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY...