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WRITERS IN THE LOFT JENNIFER MCMAHON
Thu., February 13 • 7pm • Loft • $30*
A chilling ghost story with a twist about a couple who don’t move into a haunted house—they build one…
LIVE AT THE LOFT ALEX CUBA
Thu., March 26 • 7:30pm • Loft • $16
Never tied to tradition, Alex Cuba is the Latin Grammy-winning singersongwriter with powerful, pop-soul hooks.
NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON
INTIMATELY YOURS DEVOTCHKA
Thu., April 9 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $22; $30; $35
A cross-pollination of numerous influences, including cabaret, spaghetti Westerns, norteño, punk, and the immigrant dance music of Eastern Europe. The Coloradobased band first found success in their Grammy-nominated soundtrack to the hit indie film, Little Miss Sunshine.
LIVE AT THE LOFT JOHN PAUL WHITE
Tue., March 10 • 7pm • Loft • $22
Former singer for The Civil Wars, John Paul White delivers an album of overwhelming love and unraveling relationships.
LIVE AT THE LOFT ELISAPIE
Fri., May 1 • 8pm • Loft • $15
Heralded as an ambassador for Inuit culture, Elisapie represents the wild and rough beauty of the North.
HD BROADCAST CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Thu., March 19 • 6pm • Loft • $20; $15 for 18 & under
James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) stars in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac. Fierce with a pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all—if only he could win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Will a society engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano —or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world alight?
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WILDCARD WOMEN'S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR
Thu., March 19 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15
This collection of short films is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure.
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WILDCARD GREAT ART ON SCREEN: FRIDA - VIVA LA VIDA
Tue., March 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15
This documentary highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony and love.
FIRST SATURDAY NEW SHOWS ON SALE!
Our “First Saturday” on-sale for members is Sat., February 1 at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Sat., February 15 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org.
INTIMATELY YOURS STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Thu., July 16 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $45; $62; $72
Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music, having built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.
WRITERS IN THE LOFT SAMANTHA IRBY
Tue., May 5 • 7pm • Loft • $30*
A raw and rip-roaring essay collection from the New York Times bestselling writer and blogger.
WILDCARD IL CINEMA RITROVATO ON TOUR
Fri., March 6 - Sun., March 8 • Historic Theater & Loft
LIVE
AT THE LOFT CHRIS TRAPPER
Sat., May 30 • 8pm • Loft • $22
Trapper has become a modern day acoustic troubadour and storyteller, using his honeyed tenor and humor to withstand the test of time.
Each summer, the Cineteca di Bologna presents a nine-day film festival, featuring restored films, early silent cinema, and director portraits. For a second year, Il Cinema Ritrovato On Tour will be bringing some of these classic international films to NH including Antonioni's Blow-Up and Fellini's La Dolce Vita, commemorating the 100th year of the auteur's birth.
CURATOR’S CORNER
ALL MANNER OF ON SCREEN OFFERINGS
CHRIS CURTIS, Film & Outreach Manager
The screens at The Music Hall and the Loft have long been for more than great films. For over a decade, we’ve been offering an up-close (and even behind-the-scenes) look at operas from The Met in high definition. We’ve also brought the finest in theater productions broadcast for cinemas from The National Theatre, London.
More recently, patrons have been enjoying seeing great works of visual art on screen, along with deep dives into the artist’s lives and practices by some world-class curators and educators in programs like Exhibitions On Screen: Leonardo: The Works or Van Gogh and Japan—see page 10 for details on the upcoming Gauguin film from The National Gallery, London. There will also be Great Art On Screen: Frida - Viva La Vida highlighting the life and works of Frida Kahlo on March 24. But why stop at film, opera, theatre, and visual art when we can also bring the finest in dance to our screens!? With Bolshoi Ballet On Screen we’ll bring you Giselle on February 16, Swan Lake on March 15, and Romeo and Juliet on March 29. Discover more of our extensive fine art on screen offerings at The Music Hall and the Loft!
ON STAGE
INTIMATELY YOURS CITIZEN COPE
Tue., February 11 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
$38; $49
With his unique brand of urban-folk, Citizen Cope takes us all on a journey with his latest record and his trademark “unexpected flashes of beauty” (Rolling Stone).
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INTIMATELY YOURS GALACTIC FEATURING ANJELIKA JELLY JOSEPH
Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42
Celebrate Mardi Gras with this renowned New Orleans-based instrumental group known for their progressive brand of electronic funk pop ‘n’ roll.
SERIES SPONSORS:
EVENING SPONSORS:
Clear Eye Photo; Mad*Pow
EVENING
Bluedrop Water; Clear Eye Photo; The Green Room; Popzup Popcorn
ON STAGE
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE BRIAN GREENE
Thu., February 20 • 7pm • Historic Theater
$13.75 plus cost of book*
From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author comes a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity’s search for purpose.
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:
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SERIES SPONSORS: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service
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INTIMATELY YOURS BOBBY MCFERRIN
Sat., February 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $54; $68
Ten-time Grammy Award winner and “Don’t Worry Be Happy” creator, Bobby McFerrin invites you to sing along and join in on a spontaneous adventure fueled by out-of-this-world music!
SERIES SPONSORS:
*Check website for ticket package details
EVENING SPONSORS:
Churchill’s Garden Center; Clear Eye Photo; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA; Wells Fargo Advisors
ON STAGE
WRITERS IN THE LOFT JENNIFER MCMAHON
Thu., February 13 • 7pm • Loft • $30 includes book and beverage*
A chilling ghost story with a twist from the New York Times bestselling author: in the woods of Vermont, a husband and wife who don’t simply move into a haunted house—they build one…
SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX
Fri., February 21 • 8:30am • Loft • Free, RSVP required
CreativeMornings Portsmouth is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Every meeting features a local speaker on the month’s topic, with breakfast snacks and drinks provided.
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LIVE AT THE LOFT JUANITO PASCUAL TRI0
Sat., February 15 • 8pm • Loft • $28
Acclaimed flamenco guitarist, Juanito Pascual shares his driving passion for the soul-stirring power of the most Spanish of musical genres with a vibrant and evolving style.
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HILARITY THE LIVING ROOM: A COMEDY OF GRIEF
Sat., February 29 • 7pm • Loft • $20 in advance; $25 day of show
A comedy about death, conceived in grief, birthed by Amrita Dhaliwal and Gemma Soldati.
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LIVE AT THE LOFT JOHN GORKA (SOLD OUT)
Fri., February 7 • 8pm • Loft • $25
Heralded as “the preeminent male singer/songwriter of the new folk movement” by Rolling Stone, John Gorka’s multifaceted songs are rich and full of depth, beauty, and emotion.
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COMMUNITY
1878 Legacy Society Member
Spotlight: Jude Blake
The Music Hall is fortunate to have a circle of friends who have pledged their support in the form of planned or legacy gifts that will fund our activities for years to come. To recognize their interest in ensuring our continued vitality and relevance, we created the 1878 Legacy Society, named for the year our storied Hall was built. Jude Blake, an active philanthropist on the Seacoast and a member of the 1878 Legacy Society, shared her thoughts on planned giving.
Why did you become involved with The Music Hall and what motivated you to build a lasting legacy?
When I moved to Portsmouth about 12 years ago, I looked to get involved with and support local organizations that made my new community vibrant and strong. The Music Hall impressed me with their solid leadership and great programming for kids, families, and music lovers and I immediately fell in love with the Theater for the wide variety of shows and educational experiences it provides. The Music Hall, meaning its members, volunteers, and staff, became like a family to me. When I walk through those doors, I am never alone; it is a friendly and welcoming place. By spending time at The Music Hall, I broadened my own knowledge of so many things that make life here interesting and exciting. I then learned about the positive financial impact that The Music Hall has on the greater Seacoast area. Leaving a bequest will ensure that The Music Hall has the resources to support important strategic initiatives that will enable it to contribute to this thriving community for years to come.
What are some of the ways people can support the organization via a planned gift, and what was your experience?
There are many ways to leave a planned gift. The Music Hall can be a named beneficiary of an IRA or a Life Insurance policy. Or it can be named in a will or an estate trust. My dear friend, Harry Schult so loved The Music Hall that he named them the recipient of his IRA. Harry’s gift provided the funds needed to purchase the current ticketing and customer management system that we all benefit from today. Through Harry, I personally experienced the positive impact that a legacy gift can have on a deserving organization.
Can you describe the advantages of making a planned gift now, and why others should consider this vehicle as a way to support the theater?
A planned gift will benefit the theater for years in the future. Annual funding is important for supporting the current operational needs of The Music Hall. But a bequest can be the funds for important initiatives that will keep the Hall and this community brightly lit for the next generation of theater lovers. It is easy to do and it sure feels good!
LET US THANK YOU
If you have included The Music Hall in your will or estate plans, please let us know. We would like to thank you for your generosity, make sure the purpose of your gift is understood by the theater, and recognize you as a member of the 1878 Legacy Society. For more information please contact Gail VanHoy Carolan, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 603.766.2174 or GCarolan@themusichall.org.
The Music Hall Films & the Golden Globes
Marriage Story: 1 win, 6 nominations
Supporting Actress, Drama; Picture, Drama; Actress, Drama; Actor, Drama; Screenplay; Original Score
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood: 3 wins, 5 nominations
Picture, Musical/Comedy; Actor, Musical/ Comedy; Supporting Actor, Musical/ Comedy; Screenplay; Director
The Irishman: 5 nominations
Picture, Drama; Supporting Act0r, Drama (Al Pacino & Joe Pesci); Director; Screenplay
Parasite: 1 win, 3 nominations
Picture, Foreign Language; Director; Screenplay
Rocketman: 2 wins, 3 nominations
Picture, Musical/Comedy; Actor, Musical/ Comedy; Original Song
The Farewell: 1 win, 2 nominations
Actress, Musical/Comedy; Picture, Foreign Language
Harriet: 2 nominations
Actress, Drama; Original Song
Pain and Glory: 2 nominations
Actor, Drama; Picture, Foreign Language
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: 1 nomination
Supporting Actor
Booksmart: 1 nomination
Actress, Musical/Comedy
Ford v Ferrari: 1 nomination
Actor, Drama
Judy: 1 win
Actress, Drama
Late Night: 1 nomination
Actress, Musical/Comedy
Motherless Brooklyn: 1 nomination
Original Score
ON SCREEN HISTORIC THEATER
Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders
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DARK WATERS
PG13 • 2h 6m • US
1/31 • 3pm; 1/31, 2/4, 2/5 • 7pm
See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions
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From Director Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven, Carol). Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything—his future, his family, and his own life—to expose the truth. Also with Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins.
ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD
2/7 • 3pm; 2/7, 2/8 • 7pm
R • 2h 41m • US
Quentin Tarantino's ninth feature film is a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippie Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don't recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor...Sharon Tate. Winner of 3 Golden Globes, including Best Picture.
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN
R • 2h 24m • US
2/15, 2/18, 2/19 • 7pm
A favorite from this year’s Telluride By The Sea and a Golden Globe nominee, written and directed by Edward Norton. Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog (Norton), a lonely private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, as he ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). Armed only with a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely-guarded secrets that hold the fate of the whole city in the balance.
LITTLE WOMEN
PG • 2h 15m • US
2/21, 2/22, 2/25, 2/26, 2/27 • 7pm; 2/21 • 3pm; 2/23 • 4pm
Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters—four young women each determined to live life on her own terms—is both timeless and timely. Portraying Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth March, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, with Timothée Chalamet as their neighbor Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as Aunt March. Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
PORGY AND BESS (GERSHWINS)
3h 40m
Sat., February 8 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.
DON'T MISS! OPERA CONNECTION
Sat., February 8 • 11:30am • Loft • $15*
ON SCREEN LOFT
Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders
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OSCAR SHORTS: LIVE ACTION 2/1, 2/5 • 7pm
OSCAR SHORTS: DOCUMENTARY 2/2 • 4pm
OSCAR SHORTS: ANIMATED 2/4, 2/6 • 7pm
For the 15th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered, this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)!
VARDA BY AGNÈS
NR • 1h 55m • France (subtitles)
2/8, 2/11 • 7pm
An unpredictable documentary from a fascinating storyteller, Agnès Varda’s (Faces Places, The Gleaners and I) new feature documentary sheds light on her experience as a director, bringing a personal insight to what she calls “cine-writing.”
RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT
NR • 1h 27m • US 2/19, 2/20 • 7pm
Marion Stokes was secretly recording television 24 hours a day for 30 years. She recorded on 70,000 VHS tapes, capturing revolutions, lies, wars, triumphs, catastrophes, bloopers, talk shows, and commercials that tell us who we were, and show how television shaped the world of today. The public didn't know it, but the networks were disposing their archives for decades into the trashcan of history. Remarkably Marion saved it, and now the Internet Archive will digitize her tapes and we'll be able to search them online for free.
CITIZEN
K NR • 2h 6m • UK
2/21, 2/22, 2/25, 2/26 • 7pm
From Oscar-winning writer/director Alex Gibney, a look at post-Soviet Russia from the perspective of the enigmatic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a former oligarch turned political dissident. After the dissolution of the U.S.S.R., Khodorkovsky amassed a fortune and became the richest man in Russia. But when he accused the new Putin regime of corruption, Khodorkovsky was arrested, his assets were seized, and following a series of show trials, he was sentenced to more than ten years in prison. Today, as an exile living in London, he continues to speak out against Putin’s twodecade stranglehold on power.
MONSTER (2003) R • 1h 49m • US Tue., February 18 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes)
In Aileen Wuornos’s opinion, hiring a prostitute is a capital offense, and she is judge, jury, and exterminating angel. Charlize Theron won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Wuornos.
FILM CLUB SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa
ON SCREEN ONE NIGHT ONLY
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DIVING DEEP: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MIKE DEGRUY
NR • 1h 23m
Thu., February 6 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)
After explorer and filmmaker Mike deGruy died, his wife and filmmaking partner made a film that celebrates his career and highlights the need for exploration.
SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank
EVENING SPONSOR: Allergy Associates of New Hampshire
AFTER PARKLAND NR
• 1h 32m
Wed., February 12 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes)
Presented in commemoration of the two-year anniversary of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Weaving together interviews with the victims’ loved ones, verité footage, and personal videos, After Parkland is a moving portrait of grief and one community’s crusade to turn tragedy into progress.
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing WILDCARD
IN SEARCH OF MOZART
2h 14m
Sun., February 9 • 4pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes)
Produced in association with the world’s leading orchestras, opera houses, and musicians. Told through a 25,000 mile journey along every route Mozart followed; In Search of Mozart is a detective story that travels to the heart of old Europe…and the heart of genius itself.
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY R • 1h 35m
Fri., February 14
• 8pm • Loft
GA $15 (no passes)
Harry Burns and Sally Albright (Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan) negotiate friendship...and maybe more? The classic rom-com from director Rob Reiner and writer Nora Ephron never goes out of style. Also features great performances by Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby.
THE DOORS: BREAK ON THRU
NR • 1h 40m
Thu., February 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $13
A hybrid live concert and documentary capturing a 2016 tribute performance in Los Angeles, CA by surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger to honor fellow Doors member Ray Manzarek on what would have been his birthday.
BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMAS: GISELLE
2h 30m
Sun., February 16 • 4pm • Loft
GA $20; $15 for 18 & under (no passes)
The young peasant Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion.
GAUGUIN FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON 1h 30m
Thu., February 27 • 7pm • Loft
GA $15 (no passes)
The film examines Gauguin’s legacy not only through the lens of art history, but also those of gender and post-colonial politics, reassessing the artist’s treatment of young indigenous women and his role in 19th century French colonialism.
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HERE & NOW
Thank You for Giving the Gift of Magic!
Meet Jim Schachter, NHPR’s new CEO
Join us in welcoming Jim Schachter, the new president and CEO of New Hampshire Public Radio. We sat down with Jim to talk about journalism, Writers on a New England Stage, and our partnership with NHPR.
What drew you to the role at New Hampshire Public Radio?
At The Music Hall, there is no gift greater than giving to others. The community around us is so important and outreach programs like Give the Gift of Magic provide an opportunity to give back. Our fourth year of Give the Gift of Magic was a terrific success! We are so thankful for inspiration and underwriting by Morgan and Tara Rutman, help from our Community Partners, support from friends and sponsors including Hampton Ford Hyundai, and also the generosity of our patrons! All these elements came together again to help The Music Hall extend a helping hand to local individuals, groups and whole families in need by gifting tickets to those who may not have otherwise been able to see the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall production of Annie. Each year, this is truly a community effort for all involved and benefits those right in our own neighborhoods. What a heartwarming end to the holidays!
This year, we were able to give out over 650 vouchers for free tickets—an increase of more than 100 over last year! Our partners Haven, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire, Arts in Reach, Families First, Goodwin Community Health, Easterseals, and Cross Roads House once again helped us tremendously by getting those tickets into the hands of community members in need, including families, veterans, and senior citizens. Give the Gift has grown exponentially over the years, and we are overflowing with gratitude for all of the support. We are striving to help even more people this coming holiday season and can't wait to get started.
Thank you to our Corporate Partners
As a news organization with statewide reach, New Hampshire Public Radio is uniquely positioned to use journalism to spark conversations, empower decision making, and help illuminate the issues that concern our friends and neighbors here in the Granite State. People are looking for information these days, but also looking for inspiration and hope. NHPR’s work can provide all of that—and we can set a hopeful example as an ambitious, entrepreneurial organization filled with people who care deeply about the state. Working with partners in New Hampshire and beyond, we want to build on the affection and respect that NHPR draws to strengthen the foundation of financial and community support that allows us to continue our award-winning work long into the future.
What about moving to New Hampshire was the most exciting?
You never lose your curiosity as a journalist. So for me, the chance to explore a new place from the ground up is really invigorating. And we’ve arrived in New Hampshire at such a fascinating time, what with the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, a statehouse divided between the two parties, big questions about the health of the Gulf of Maine and the future of our climate, challenges in the form of the opioid crisis, the housing crisis, the workforce crisis. It’s all beyond stimulating.
What does the partnership between NHPR and The Music Hall bring to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Public Radio is delighted to be a long-time partner with The Music Hall—such a beloved institution on the Seacoast and throughout the state. Both our organizations pride ourselves on innovation and being part of the broader community. To approach things from that same mindset—and know that curious, passionate, culturally aware folks tend to gravitate toward both of our missions puts us on the same page from the get-go. I’d like to think, too, that we are able to bring even more outstanding writers to New Hampshire by working together than we could if we worked apart.
What are your favorite parts of the Writers on a New England Stage partnership?
Coming face to face with authors, getting a chance to ask them questions and hear the thinking behind their words is a privilege. We have great conversations with authors on our news programs and The Exchange. But there’s something special about being part of the scene at The Music Hall!
You went to the Michael Connelly WNES event in October. Did you enjoy the show? Absolutely! Michael and I were reporters together long ago at the Los Angeles Times, but I didn’t know the backstory behind the development of his great characters like Harry Bosch and Jack McEvoy. Plus, Michael told me backstage what he’s planning for Jack in the novel he’s writing now. So I know what Connelly fans have to look forward to.
Photo: Sydney Bilodeau
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Spots We Love to Love
Opinions on Valentine’s Day are mixed. Some people look forward to the day while others dread it. Whether you’ve been eagerly awaiting February 2020 (candy conversation hearts are back, people!) or you’re in denial, Valentine’s is the perfect time for a little treat. This is the day for a fine meal—or maybe two? Three? Six? After all, Valentine’s Day is 24 hours. Include Galentine’s Day on the 13th and you’ve got a full 48 hours to fill. Treat yourself—or someone you love—to a sweet or savory culinary experience.
Several of The Music Hall’s dedicated sponsors are available to help you celebrate in a special way. La Maison Navarre sponsors our ticket stock in addition to offering an expansive menu of options fit for any meal of the day. Start with breakfast in bed, or maybe wrap up the day with a glass at the wine bar. Why not do both? There’s a coupon for a 10% discount on the back of every one of your Music Hall tickets.
Another great late night spot serves as our Extraordinary Cinema Sponsor. Stop by The Wilder for craft cocktails and dinner and wile the night away. Flying solo? Saddle up to the bar and soak in the atmosphere.
Whether or not it’s a date night, be sure to include entertainment on your itinerary and join your friends at The Music Hall for a film. We're hosting a screening of When Harry Met Sally on Valentine's Day at 8pm in the Loft; see you there! XOXO!
FEBRUARY 2020
Dark Waters 3pm & 7pm
Oscar Shorts: Documentary 4pm
Movie In Search of Mozart 4pm
Varda by Agnès 7pm
Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy 7pm
Gorka (SOLD OUT) 8pm
Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood 3pm & 7pm Movie Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood 7pm
Porgy and Bess (Gershwins) 1pm
Varda by Agnès 7pm
Doors: Break On Thru 7pm
After Parkland 7pm Movie When Harry Met Sally 8pm
Jennifer McMahon 7pm
Brian Greene 7pm
Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project 7pm
Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project 7pm
Little Women 7pm
Mike McDonald’s 19th Annual Comedy Extravaganza 7:30pm Music Juanito Pascual Trio 8pm Broadcast Bolshoi Ballet In Cinemas: Giselle 4pm
Little Women 3pm & 7pm
Citizen K 7pm
Motherless Brooklyn 7pm
Little Women 4pm
K 7pm
K 7pm
Gauguin from the National Gallery, London 7pm Music Bobby McFerrin 8pm Comedy
The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief 7pm
AT A GLANCE
FEBRUARY
Rental Partner
The Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings
Saturday, February 1 • 5pm & 8pm
Innovation + Leadership On Screen
Diving Deep
Thursday, February 6 • 7pm
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 (Gershwins)
Saturday, February 8 • 1pm
Wildcard
In Search of Mozart
Sunday, February 9 • 4pm
Intimately Yours
Citizen Cope
Tuesday, February 11 • 7:30pm
Innovation + Leadership On Screen After Parkland
Wednesday, February 12 • 7pm
Intimately Yours
Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph
Wednesday, February 12 • 7:30pm
Wildcard
The Doors: Break On Thru
Thursday, February 13 • 7pm
Writers in the Loft
Jennifer McMahon
Thursday, February 13 • 7pm
Rental Partner
Eastern Propane & Oil presents Mike McDonald’s 19th Annual Comedy Extravaganza
Friday, February 14 • 7:30pm
Wildcard
When Harry Met Sally
Friday, February 14 • 8pm
Live at the Loft
Juanito Pascual Trio
Saturday, February 15 • 8pm
Wildcard
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Giselle
Sunday, February 16 • 4pm
Film Club
Monster (2003)
Tuesday, February 18 • 7pm
Writers on a New England Stage
Brian Greene
Thursday, February 20 • 7pm
Innovation + Leadership CreativeMornings PKX
Friday, February 21 • 8:30am
Wildcard
Gauguin from the National Gallery, London
Thursday, February 27 • 7pm
At the Historic Theater
At the Loft
FEBRUARY
Hilarity
The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief
Saturday, February 29 • 7pm
Intimately Yours
Bobby McFerrin
Saturday, February 29 • 8pm
MARCH
Intimately Yours
An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and yMusic
Sunday, March 1 • 7pm
Intimately Yours
Chris Botti
Thursday, March 5 • 7:30pm
Live at the Loft
Nellie McKay
Friday, March 6 • 8pm
Wildcard
Il Cinema Ritrovato
Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8
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
Live at the Loft
John Paul White
Tuesday, March 10 • 7pm
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
Rental Partner
Bottomline Technologies presents Talent Smash
Thursday, March 12 • 4pm
Rental Partner
PMAC and Tangram 3DS present PMAC Jazz Night
Fri., March 13 & Sat., March 14 • 7pm & 9pm
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
Rental Partner
Boston Comedy Festival presents Saint Paddy's Comedy Spectacular
Saturday, March 14 • 8pm
Wildcard
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Swan Lake
Sunday, March 15 • 4pm
MARCH
Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast
Cyrano de Bergerac
Thursday, March 19 • 6pm
Wildcard
Women's Adventure Film Tour
Thursday, March 19 • 7pm
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
Wildcard
Great Art On Screen: Frida - Viva La Vida
Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm
School Days Series
The Pout-Pout Fish (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, March 25 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Writers on a New England Stage
Erik Larson
Thursday, March 26 • 7pm
Live at the Loft
Alex Cuba
Thursday, March 26 • 7:30pm
Wildcard
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Romeo & Juliet
Sunday, March 29 • 1pm
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
APRIL
Intimately Yours An Evening With Guster (SOLD OUT) Thursday, April 2 • 8pm
Rental Partner
Sweaty Turtle Ent. presents “Won’t You Help to Sing” - Benefit Concert to End Human Trafficking Friday, April 3 • 7:30pm
Intimately Yours Angélique Kidjo Saturday, April 4 • 8pm
Intimately Yours Josh Turner
Sunday, April 5 • 7pm
