DANCE AT THE HISTORIC THEATER PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY 9/10
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER THE ROBERT CRAY BAND 9/13*
CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER TELLURIDE BY THE SEA FILM FESTIVAL 9/16-18
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE NINA TOTENBERG 9/21
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE BELLA WHITE NORA BROWN WILL DAILEY MELISSA FERRICK & MORE PGS 7 & 8
*ON THE COVER
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MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER THE MAVERICKS EN ESPAÑOL WORLD TOUR
Tue., October 25 & Wed., October 26 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
True American originals, The Mavericks bring their unique mix of country, Tex-Mex, rockabilly, and Latino sounds to The Music Hall for two nights!
TALKS AT THE LOUNGE MARGARET A BURNHAM
Tue., October 4 • 7pm The Lounge A paradigm-shifting investigation of Jim Crow–era violence in conjunction with the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project.
MEDEA (Cherubini)
Sat., Oct. 29 12:55pm Historic Theater*
LA TRAVIATA (Verdi)
Sat., Nov. 5 12:55pm Historic Theater
THE HOURS (Puts)
Sat., Jan. 7 12:55pm Historic Theater*
FEDORA (Giordano)
Sat., Jan. 14 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
Sun., November 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater
The living legends, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Charlie Musselwhite bring their award-winning talents to the stage for an outstanding night of blues and gospel.
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE LUCY KAPLANSKY
Sat., November 19 • 7:30pm The Lounge
Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent and one of the most sought-after harmony singers.
DER ROSENKAVALIER (Strauss)
Sat., Apr. 15 12pm Historic Theater
LOHENGRIN (Wagner) Sat., Apr. 22 12pm Historic Theater*
CHAMPION (Blanchard)
Sat., Apr. 29 12:55pm Historic Theater
FALSTAFF (Verdi) Sun., May 14 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater*
SEASON PREVIEW
Wed., Oct. 5 7pm The Lounge
LA TRAVIATA (Verdi)
Sat., Nov. 5 11:30am The Lounge
DON GIOVANNI (Mozart) Sat., May 20 12:55pm Historic Theater
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (Mozart) Sat., June 3 12:55pm Historic Theater * Delayed Schedule subject to change
Opera expert and writer-producer Dennis Neil Kleinman leads a lively discussion prior to select Met at The Music Hall broadcasts.
FEDORA (Giordano)
Sat., Jan. 14 11:30am The Lounge
DER ROSENKAVALIER (Strauss) Sat., Apr. 15 10:30am The Lounge
LOHENGRIN (Wagner) Sat., Apr. 22 10:30am The Lounge
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
Sat., September 10 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
One of the most famous and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to The Music Hall with an excitingly diverse repertory for the historic stage.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
EVENING SPONSOR:
Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Company
Fri., September 16 - Sun., September 18
Historic Theater
One weekend festival of new movies fresh from their debuts at Colorado’s Telluride Film Festival. Films will be announced and individual tickets will go on sale Labor Day weekend. Passes are on sale now.
MEDIA PARTNER:
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
Thu., September 1 8pm Historic Theater
In honor of the album that made them an international act, They Might Be Giants is celebrating Flood's 30th anniversary by performing the album, in its entirety, on stages in select cities across the US.
EVENING SPONSOR: BANKW Staffing
Fri., September 2 8pm Historic Theater
Brett Eldredge brings the electrifying Songs About You Tour to Portsmouth for an incredible night of powerhouse vocals and music from the new album.
ARTIST UNDERWRITING MADE POSSIBLE BY:
Black Rock Sports Club
David and Karen Della Penta Stephen A. Gaykan
Wed., September 7 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Awardwinning music legend who has recorded more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records.
EVENING SPONSORS: Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA; Piscataqua Savings Bank; Whole Life Health Care
From around the world to Boston and your backyard
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
Tue., September 13 7:30pm Historic Theater
Over the past four decades, Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots with five Grammys and dozens of albums that punctuate the Blues Hall of Famer’s career.
EVENING SPONSORS:
Avery Insurance; Vital
Sat., September 24 • 8pm • Historic Theater
The Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra returns with a stunning program of works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and George Walker, with soloist Mathilde Handelsman, led by Music Director David Upham.
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:
MEDIA PARTNER:
NINA TOTENBERG
Wed., September 21 • 7pm • Historic Theater
Celebrated NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers a memoir of her personal successes, struggles, and life-affirming relationships, including her beautiful friendship of nearly fifty years with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Tue., September 27 7pm Historic Theater
A New York Times bestseller, this extraordinary memoir from Hillary Clinton’s famously private top aide and longtime advisor offers a behind-the-scenes look at life both/and, good and bad.
A NIGHT OF SINATRA WITH RICH DIMARE
Thu., August 18 • 6pm & 8pm Chestnut Street
Rich DiMare is an American jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook.
Fri., August 19 • 8pm
The Lounge
The best of Boston’s American string and bluegrass scene create a spirited musical conversation for all.
Sat., August 27 8pm
The Lounge
Playing old-time traditional music from southeast Appalachia and beyond, Nora and her banjo have appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Dolly Parton’s America, and numerous festivals across the country.
Fri., September 9 • 9pm
The Lounge
Versatile and innovative artists, Taylor Ashton and the Oshima Brothers make for a beautiful night of music.
Sat., August 13 • 8pm • The Lounge
Enjoy a night of rock, pop, and punk as New Hampshirebased troubadour Tim McCoy joins forces with the Seacoast’s own power-pop trio, New Norde.
Sat., August 20 • 8pm
The Lounge
A truly original new voice in songwriting, Bella White creates an undeniable magic on her debut album that Rolling Stone praised as “sublime Appalachian heartbreak.”
Fri., September 2 8pm
The Lounge
Award-winning artist Will Dailey’s rich vintage sound has earned him #1 hit records.
Thu., September 15
7:30pm
The Lounge
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s deep, smooth voice is seriously easy to get lost in.
Join us for a night of great music!
Fri., September 23 • 8pm
The Lounge
Ferrick is one of the most prolific independent artists and songwriters on the scene today.
Films for everyone
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
Sat., September 3
• 3pm • Historic Theater
$5 kids tickets & $1 popcorn! Say goodbye to summer with this family blockbuster!
ELVIS
Thu., September 8 7pm &
Sun., September 11 • 4pm • Historic Theater
Starring Austin Butler, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, and directed by Baz Luhrmann, Elvis is an epic, big-screen spectacle.
Fri., September 30 • 8pm
The Lounge
The band presents seamless songs that expand into danceable grooves and playful improvisational journeys.
Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
DOWNTON ABBEY - A NEW ERA
Sat., September 3 7pm & Sun., Sept. 4 • 1pm & 4pm • Historic Theater
The beloved cast reunites to go on a grand journey to the South of France.
NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY
Wed., September 14 • 7pm • Historic Theater
Ralph Fiennes leads the cast as the most powerful man in NYC, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever.
OFFICIAL COMPETITION
Tue., September 6 7pm & Sun., September 11 • 1pm • Historic Theater
Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star in this sharp comedy about wealth, art, and pride.
GOD’S COUNTRY
Wed., September 28 7pm & Thu., September 29 • 7pm • Historic Theater
A grieving college professor is drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences.
The Music Hall is thrilled to welcome the Paul Taylor Dance Company back to Portsmouth on Sat., September 10. One of the most dynamic, best-known modern dance ensembles, the Company will do more than just perform; while they are here, they will offer a special workshop to provide students in the University of New Hampshire's dance program with the opportunity to engage with world-class professional dancers.
This visit by the Paul Taylor Dance Company heralds the return of professional dance programming to the Historic Theater stage. In an effort to keep the show accessible, ticket prices will range from $25-$62 with a student ticket rate and a group discount available. We are thrilled to announce that Service Credit Union has underwritten artist fees for the performance and the workshop to support these low prices, discounts, and opportunities to interact with professional artists.
We offer our thanks to Service Credit Union and to all of our Corporate Partners, as well as you, our members, because your contributions make it possible for us to offer this programming and work toward fulfilling our mission to serve the Seacoast.
9/8 • 5:30pm 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Portwalk Place, Portsmouth ATOMIC ANNA by Rachel Barenbaum moderated by Lara Prescott Mon., 9/12 • 6pm
For more info, contact Wesley Lovell at WLovell@themusichall.org
DIRECTOR'S CLUB SPONSOR: Newburyport Bank BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney
proud supporters of t he Music h all
The Ar T s A re T he A nswer to vibrant and prosperous communities where we treasure our heritage, celebrate our diversity and nurture our ingenuity.
Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge | Offsite/Online | **Member Event contact Wesley Lovell (WLovell@themusichall.org) for more info
Music
Tim McCoy’s Rock Quartet
Saturday, August 13 • 8pm
Director's Club
Tour**
Thu, August 18 • 5:30pm
Live Under the Arch
A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare
Thursday, August 18 • 6pm & 8pm
Music
EandA Band: Anger, Hartman, Walsh, Gilchrist, Pool
Friday, August 19 • 8pm
Music
Bella White
Saturday, August 20 • 8pm
Music
Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman
Saturday, August 27 • 8pm
Music
They Might Be Giants [SOLD OUT]
Thursday, September 1 • 8pm
Music
Brett Eldredge
Friday, September 2 • 8pm
Music
Will Dailey
Friday, September 2 • 8pm
Cinema
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Saturday, September 3 • 3pm
Cinema
Downton Abbey - A New Era
Saturday, September 3 • 7pm & Sunday, September 4 • 1pm & 4pm
Cinema
Official Competition
Tuesday, September 6 • 7pm & Sunday, September 11 • 1pm
Music
Dionne Warwick
Wednesday, September 7 • 7:30pm
Director's Club
3S Artspace**
Thursday, September 8 • 5:30pm
Cinema
Elvis
Thursday, September 8 • 7pm & Sunday, September 11 • 4pm
Music
Taylor Ashton & Oshima Brothers
Friday, September 9 • 9pm
Dance
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Saturday, September 10 • 7:30pm
Book Club
Atomic Anna**
Monday, September 12 • 6pm
Music
The Robert Cray Band
Tuesday, September 13 • 7:30pm
National Theater of London HD Broadcast
Straight Line Crazy Wednesday, September 14 • 7pm
Music
Ari Hest
Thursday, September 15 • 7:30pm
Cinema
Telluride by the Sea Film Festival
Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18
Writers on a New England Stage
Nina Totenberg
Wednesday, September 21 • 7pm
Music
Melissa Ferrick
Friday, September 23 • 8pm
Music
Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, September 24 • 8pm
Writers on a New England Stage
Huma Abedin
Tuesday, September 27 • 7pm
Cinema
God’s Country
Wednesday, September 28 • 7pm & Thursday, September 29 • 7pm
Music
Sarah Blacker Band
Friday, September 30 • 8pm
Comedy
Paula Poundstone
Saturday, October 1 • 8pm
Talks
Margaret A. Burnham
Tuesday, October 4 • 7pm
Opera Connection
Season Preview
Wednesday, October 5 • 7pm
Music
Jonatha Brooke
Saturday, October 8 • 6pm & 8:30pm
Book Club
Barbarian Days**
Monday, October 10 • 6pm
Writers on a New England Stage
John Irving
Tuesday, October 18 • 7pm
Music
Colbie Caillat
Wednesday, October 19 • 7:30pm
Music
Willy Porter & Tom Pirozzoli
Friday, October 21 • 7:30pm
Comedy
Eddie B
Saturday, October 22 • 8pm
Music
The Mavericks: En Español Tour
Tuesday, October 25 • 7:30pm & Wednesday, October 26 • 7:30pm
Music
Janis Ian: Celebrating Our Years Together
Thursday, October 27 • 7:30pm
Music
Ellis Paul
Friday, October 28 • 8pm
Met at The Music Hall
Medea (Cherubini)
Saturday, October 29 • 12:55pm
Comedy Vir Das
Saturday, October 29 • 8pm
Opera Connection
La Traviata
Saturday, November 5 • 11:30am
Met at The Music Hall
La Traviata (Verdi)
Saturday, November 5 • 12:55pm
Music
Blind Boys of Alabama with special guest Charlie Musselwhite
Sunday, November 13 • 7pm
Book Club
Both/And**
Monday, November 14 • 6pm
Music
Lucy Kaplansky
Saturday, November 19 • 7:30pm
The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents Elf the Musical
Wednesday, November 30Sunday, December 18
Comedy
Juston McKinney: A Year In Review 2022
Monday, December 26 • 7:30pm; Tuesday, December 27 • 7:30pm; Wednesday, December 28 • 8pm & Thursday, December 29 • 8pm
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