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MUSIC ACE FREHLEY (OF KISS)
Thu., August 24 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
The legendary Ace Frehley—original lead guitarist for and founding member of KISS—brings his rock ’n’ roll swagger to the Historic Theater.
MUSIC AN EVENING WITH OTEIL & FRIENDS
Sun., September 24 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Two-time Grammy-winning bassist Oteil Burbridge has been touring and recording for over three decades.
MUSIC BEN FOLDS: WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR
Wed., September 27 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
The ambitious and versatile songwriter tours behind his first studio release in eight years.
RENTAL PARTNERS
MUSIC KILLER QUEEN - A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN
Tue., September 19 • 7pm • Historic Theater
Killer Queen is the longest-established tribute band to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
MUSIC HOT TUNA ELECTRIC
Mon., September 25 • 7pm • Historic Theater
The Grammy-winning band remains one of the most innovative rock and roll bands today.
MUSIC DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS
Sat., September 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Join us for a night of modern-day Laurel Canyon folk, Americana, and rock & roll.
SEACOAST CIVIC DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS: 66TH ANNUAL NHAPA DANCE CONCERT Sat., June 3 • 7pm & Sun., June 4 • 12pm & 6pm Historic Theater
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTERS: Lauren Hodge, James Paone, Mark Pruett, Tina Sawtelle, Sara Turner, Brittany Wason
DESIGN: Stout Heart
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMEBER 17
One of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is coming to The Music Hall stage for a limited time this holiday season. Featuring such gems as “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and the iconic “The Sound of Music,” it’s a heartwarming tale of love, family, and the resilience of the human spirit.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Take an additional 10% off the discount amounts listed below! Promotion runs through July 31. Don’t miss this special offer! 10% discount for Friend level • 20% discount for Advocate-Patron level • 30% discount for Backer-Stakeholder level
Plan the perfect party for your friends, family, and colleagues and take advantage of our group sale prices—groups of 10+ save even more! For more information, please contact Group Sales Coordinator, Lynn Smith (603.988.0033).
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Don’t miss these world-class acts
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR.
Sat., June 10 • 8pm • Historic Theater
The Hamilton star and award-winning actor’s career has spanned all platforms and genres, taking him from Broadway to the Super Bowl, from the Knives Out sequel Glass Onion to the upcoming Exorcist trilogy.
EVENING SPONSORS:
First Seacoast Bank
MELODY GARDOT
Thu., June 15 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
Blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter, Melody Gardot possesses a blues, jazz-oriented style and dusky persona that reflects her hope and joy in making music.
EVENING SPONSORS:
oHive, Piscataqua Savings Bank
Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists!
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S SPRING CONCERT
Sun., June 11 • 3pm • Historic Theater
The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s final mainstage performance of the season features two powerfully evocative works: Vivian Fung’s Dust Devils and Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations. The concert will also include a performance by Roxane Park, the 2023 Young Artist Competition winner, who will play the third movement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
Fri., June 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Touring behind his 12th studio album, Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation.
EVENING SPONSOR:
First Seacoast Bank
RUMOURS - A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE
Thu., July 6 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
Rumours has taken the country by storm with their stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs where they will make you dance and sing along at the top of your lungs.
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Music Hall favorites return!
Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists! MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Wed., July 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
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.
EVENING SPONSOR:
Harbour Women’s Health
MAT KEARNEY - THE ACOUSTIC TRIO TOUR
Sat., July 15
• 8pm • Historic Theater
Kearney’s new album, January Flower sees the multi-Platinum songwriter in his rawest form, distilling the songwriting process and rediscovering the joy of making music.
CHRIS BOTTI
Fri., July 14
• 8pm • Historic Theater
There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. See him live and you’ll understand why musical stars from Sting to Paul Simon to Joni Mitchell have been eager to share his stage.
HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL
Sun., July 30
• 7pm • Historic Theater
The legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert and Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall tour behind Herb’s latest album, Sunny Side of the Street, which hit #7 on the Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE
Tickets are going fast!
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
MEDIA PARTNER: INTERCONNECTIONS
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
GERALDINE BROOKS
Wed., June 21 • 7pm • Historic Theater
A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice.
EVENING SPONSORS:
Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC
COLSON WHITEHEAD
Thu., July 20 • 7pm • Historic Theater
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Colson Whitehead continues his Harlem saga in a powerful and hugely entertaining novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory.
EVENING SPONSOR:
The Fifth Flavor
DANCE AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
MEDIA PARTNER: INTERCONNECTIONS SPONSOR:
CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERS
Sun., June 18 • 4pm • Historic Theater
Tony Award-nominated director and choreographer, Camille A. Brown and her nationally acclaimed dance troupe put on an outstanding performance in celebration of Juneteenth with the Black Heritage Trail of NH and The Music Hall.
GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:
Arthur Getz Trust
TALKS AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Enjoy an intimate conversation with Patrick Dempsey
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
DAN BROWN RETURNS!
FINDING YOUR PURPOSE WITH PATRICK DEMPSEY
Sun., June 25 • 5pm • Historic Theater
This unique evening will explore one of life’s biggest questions—how do we find our purpose? Join actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey for an intimate conversation about dreams, courage, loss, resilience, and finding your flow.
Following an interview-style conversation, audience members will be invited to submit questions for Patrick to answer that evening, and include their names on the question so Patrick is able to speak directly to their curiosity.
A portion of all tickets will benefit the Dempsey Center, founded by Patrick, which offers comfort, connection, community, and choice to people impacted by cancer—all at no cost.
DAN BROWN’S WILD SYMPHONY WITH PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sat., July 8 • 3pm • Historic Theater
Join The New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown and the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra for stunning orchestral music from Wild Symphony, Brown’s illustrated children’s book! Proceeds benefit New Hampshire Music Educators Association.
Join us on Chestnut Street before and after the performance for a family-friendly street fair!
Photo Credit: Chris Keeley Photography
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Discover up-and-coming artists and new favorites
KATE REDGATE
Sat., June 3 • 8pm • The Lounge
Join us in celebrating the release of her long-awaited recording Light Under The Door - out on Rum Bar Records on June 2 - with this full band special show!
BITTER PILL
Sat., June 10 • 8pm • The Lounge
Bitter Pill’s “rhythm and bluegrass” music is a dark and anachronistic twist of folk, blues, jazz, rockabilly, and country.
THE QUEBE SISTERS
Fri., June 23 • 8pm • The Lounge
The progressive western swing band with an authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmony sound.
Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists!
BILLY GILMAN
Fri., June 9 • 8pm • The Lounge
The youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, Gilman was a finalist on NBC’s The Voice and has won the hearts of millions.
CHRIS TRAPPER
Sat., June 17 • 8pm • The Lounge
A modern-day acoustic troubadour and storyteller with a honeyed tenor and humor.
HARRISON GOODELL
Sat., June 24 • 8pm • The Lounge
Dover-based singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell was a contestant on American Idol, and recently released his debut EP, Like Home!
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Tickets are going fast!
A NIGHT OF SINATRA WITH RICH DIMARE & RON POSTER
Fri., June 30 • 6pm & 8:30pm • The Lounge
Rich DiMare is an American jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook.
THE
FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
Thu., July 13 • 6pm & 8:30pm • The Lounge
The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band with their distinctive sound.
JILL SOBULE
Mon., July 17 • 7pm • The Lounge
The folk-pop artist’s hits include “I Kissed A Girl” and the alt-rock anthem from 90’s cult movie, Clueless, “Supermodel.”
Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists!
DARRELL
SCOTT
Wed., July 5 • 7pm • The Lounge
Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Darrell Scott’s songs have been recorded by over 70 artists including the Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, and Keb’ Mo’.
REED FOEHL
Sun., July 16 • 7pm • The Lounge
Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl’s folk-Americana music pushes boundaries while paying homage to tradition.
NORA BROWN
Fri., July 21 • 8pm • The Lounge
Bluegrass chart-topping Nora Brown has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Dolly Parton’s America, and more.
FILL THE HALL Help us fill every seat on June 24
SERIES SPONSOR: INTERCONNECTIONS
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
FILL THE HALL
Sat., June 24 • 9am-2pm • Historic Theater
Join us as we challenge the community to fill every seat in the Historic Theater with bags of food for Gather and their Meals 4 Kids program during the annual Fill the Hall Food Drive.
For over 200 years Gather has provided nutritious food to those in need, and they need our support now more than ever. Since 2015, Fill the Hall has benefited their Meals 4 Kids program, helping to fill the gap when subsidized school meals are not available. They provide 10 meals a week for over 700 children on the Seacoast for the 11 weeks of summer. It takes more than 60 tons of food to do this. We want to get it donated in one day and we need your help. Monetary donations can be made at TinyURL.com/bdhes533.
NEEDED ITEMS INCLUDE:
Individual Snacks for Kids • Juice Boxes • Peanut Butter & Jelly (low sugar, squeeze bottles preferred) • Canned Tuna or Chicken • Non Baked Beans, Rice • Canned Vegetables (low sodium preferred) • Cereal • Oatmeal Canned Tomatoes & Tomato Sauce • Canned Ready to Serve Soup (low sodium preferred) • Personal Care (Soap, Shampoo, etc.)
COMEDY AT THE LOUNGE
Comedians from around the country and right next door
ANDY HAYNES
Fri., June 2 • 8:30pm
The Lounge
Stand-up comedian Andy Haynes has appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and HBO.
ROBERT KELLY
Thu., July 27 • 8:30pm
The Lounge
A popular comedic actor, Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships, which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable.
RACHEL FEINSTEIN
Fri., June 16 • 6pm & 8:30pm
The Lounge
Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress, whose acute observations has led to appearances on Amy Schumer’s Parental Advisory, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and more.
JIMMY TINGLE
Sat., July 29 • 6pm & 8:30pm
The Lounge
Three-time “Best of Boston” Boston Magazine winner Jimmy Tingle returns to The Music Hall Lounge for one night only!
LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE
Dive into a new book this summer
PRESENTING
SPONSOR:
DR. LUANA MARQUES
Wed., June 28 • 7pm • The Lounge
INTERCONNECTIONS
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Turn your anxiety into strength with Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques’ 3-step method to living boldly—her clinically-proven approach that has inspired patients from CEOs to at-risk teens.
TALKS Fill up your cup with Talks!
SERIES SPONSOR:
THE BIG CALM WITH ANKATI DAY
Sun., June 11 • 4pm • The Lounge
Exhale... it’s time for The Big Calm! That moment to slow down, breathe, calm your nerves, and slow those racing thoughts. Take a moment for self-care. Join us for an hour of relaxation using meditation and sound therapy.
Sat., July 8 • 7:30pm • The Lounge
Through one man’s painful moral journey, National Book Award finalist Andre Dubus III brings compassion with an edge of dark absurdity, forging a novel as absorbing as it is profound. In conversation with Elizabeth Strout.
CREATIVE MORNINGS
Fri., June 23 • 9am • The Lounge
Join us at CreativeMornings PKX in person! It’s the only creative breakfast lecture series that you’ll need on a Friday morning!
ANDRE DUBUS III
Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Independent & Major Studio Films on the Big Screen Schedule subject to change. Updates on TheMusicHall.org/Cinema.
CINEMA SPONSOR:
AIR
Wed., June 7 • 7pm & Thu., June 8 • 7pm & Fri., June 9 • 7pm
An unconventional team and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
NT LIVE - FLEABAG
Wed., June 28 • 7pm
Thu., June 29 • 7pm
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Killing Eve), Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
GROUND SWELL - THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR
Tue., July 18 • 7pm
Big wave surfers conquer the largest waves in the world!
A GOOD PERSON
Tue., June 13 • 7pm & Wed., June 14 • 7pm & Tue., June 20 • 7pm
A young woman with a bright future survives tragedy and forms an unlikely friendship.
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET.
Fri., July 7 • 7pm & Sun., July 9 • 1pm
A beloved and bestselling classic comes to the big screen, starring Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
ABOUT MY FATHER
Fri., July 21 • 7pm & Sat., July 22 • 4pm & 7pm & Tue., July 25 • 7pm
Comic Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary ItalianAmerican and two-time Oscar winner, Robert De Niro.
GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2023
Thu., June 22 • 7pm & Sat., June 24 • 7pm
The night the Dead played one of the greatest shows of the Bruce Hornsby-Vince Welnick era.
BLACKBERRY
Tue., July 11 • 7pm & Thu., July 13 • 7pm
A darkly comedic telling of the company that revolutionized how we communicate.
ONE OCEAN FILM TOUR
Wed., July 26 • 7pm
A world-class series of oceanloving films focused on adventure, the aquatic environment, and inspirational stories.
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE(MOZART)
Sat., June 3 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater
VERMEER: THE GREATEST EXHIBITION
Tue., June 27 • 7pm & Sun., July 2 • 1pm
See Vermeer’s masterpieces and get insights from world-renowned curators and Vermeer experts.
OKLAHOMA! THE MUSICAL
Sun., July 16 • 1pm & Wed., July 19 • 7pm
Starring Hugh Jackman, this critically-acclaimed stage show celebrates the 80th anniversary.
GREASE SING-ALONG
Thu., July 27 • 7pm & Fri., July 28 • 7pm
Grease Sing-ALong is the one that you want! Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Grease and sing along to the lyrics on-screen! Dress-up encouraged!
FALSTAFF (VERDI)
Fri., June 9 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater
Schedule subject to change. Updates on TheMusicHall.org/Cinema.
One of opera’s most beloved works receives its first new Met staging in 19 years, which The Wall Street Journal declared “the best production I’ve ever witnessed of Mozart’s opera.”
Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating Our Solid Gold Supporters
We are eager to launch the 2023-24 Season, feeling proud of the line-up we’ve booked (Grammy-winning artists, comedic legends, literary giants, Broadway-quality theater, and incredible films) and grateful for the friends who have already committed their support to make this sensational season possible. This group once again includes our top five sponsors, a most steadfast group of supporters, all of whom have been with us for 10 years or more!
We hope you will join us in appreciating our Lead Sponsor: B2W Software (celebrating 16 years of sponsorship); our Season Sponsors: Carey & Giampa, Realtors (back for an 11th year in this role); JGroup Hospitality (marking 18 years of sponsorship in various forms); and Portwalk Place (here for a 10th anniversary); and our Contributing Partner: the University of New Hampshire (also celebrating a decade of support).
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
BOOK CLUB
Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
HORSE by Geraldine Brooks moderated by Mary Beth Johnson Mon., 6/12 • 6pm
For more info, contact Emily Moore at EMoore@themusichall.org
BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney
As a nonprofit organization, The Music Hall is here to entertain and educate thanks to our generous supporters. That includes you, our members, as well as all of the local businesses who serve as sponsors and participate in our Playbill. We could not do what we do without them (and you!). Thank you. Visit our website for the complete list, and please pass along our appreciation the next time you visit these fine businesses!
Photo Credit: Sydney Bilodeau Photography
AT A GLANCE
LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge | Offsite/Online
JUNE 2023
Music
The Airborne Toxic Event
Fri., June 2 • 8pm
Comedy
Andy Haynes
Fri., June 2 • 8:30pm
Met at The Music Hall
Die Zauberflöte (Mozart)
Sat., June 3 • 12:55pm
Rental Partner
66th Annual NHAPA Dance Concert
Sat., June 3 • 7pm & Sun., June 4 • 12pm & 6pm
Music
Kate Redgate
Sat., June 3 • 8pm
Cinema
Air
Wed., June 7 • 7pm & Thu., June 8 • 7pm & Fri., June 9 • 7pm
Met at The Music Hall
Falstaff (Verdi)
Fri., June 9 • 12:30pm
Music
Billy Gilman
Fri., June 9 • 8pm
Music
Bitter Pill
Sat., June 10 • 8pm
Music
An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. Sat., June 10 • 8pm
Music
Spring Concert
Sun., June 11 • 3pm
Talks
The Big Calm with Ankati Day Sun., June 11 • 4pm
Cinema
A Good Person
Tue., June 13 • 7pm & Wed., June 14 • 7pm & Tue., June 20 • 7pm
Music
Melody Gardot
Thu., June 15 • 7:30pm
Comedy
Rachel Feinstein
Fri., June 16 • 6pm & 8:30pm
Music
Chris Trapper
Sat., June 17 • 8pm
Dance
Camille A. Brown & Dancers
Sun., June 18 • 4pm
Literary
Geraldine Brooks
Wed., June 21 • 7pm
Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
JUNE 2023 CONT...
Cinema
Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2023
Thu., June 22 • 7pm & Sat., June 24 • 7pm
Talks
Creative Mornings Fri., June 23 • 9am
Music
The Quebe Sisters Fri., June 23 • 8pm
Fill The Hall Food Drive
Sat., June 24 • 9am-2pm
Music
Harrison Goodell Sat., June 24 • 8pm
Talks
Finding Your Purpose with Patrick Dempsey Sun., June 25 • 5pm
Cinema
Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition
Tue., June 27 • 7pm & Sun., July 2 • 1pm
Literary
Dr. Luana Marques
Wed., June 28 • 7pm
Cinema
NT Live - Fleabag
Wed., June 28 • 7pm & Thu., June 29 • 7pm
Music
A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster Fri., June 30 • 6pm & 8:30pm
Music
Rufus Wainwright
Fri., June 30 • 8pm
JULY 2023
Live Under the Arch
Soul Rebel Project
Sat., July 1 • 8pm
Music
Darrell Scott Wed., July 5 • 7pm
Music
Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Thu., July 6 • 7:30pm
Cinema
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Fri., July 7 • 7pm & Sun., July 9 • 1pm
Music
Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony with Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Sat., July 8 • 3pm
Literary
Andre Dubus III Sat., July 8 • 7:30pm
JULY 2023 CONT...
Cinema
Blackberry Tue., July 11 • 7pm
Music
Straight No Chaser Wed., July 12 • 7:30pm
Music
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Thu., July 13 • 6pm & 8:30pm
Music
Chris Botti Fri., July 14 • 8pm
Music
Mat Kearney - The Acoustic Trio Tour Sat., July 15 • 8pm
Cinema
Oklahoma! The Musical Sun., July 16 • 1pm & Wed., July 19 • 7pm
Music
Reed Foehl Sun., July 16 • 7pm
Music
Jill Sobule Mon., July 17 • 7pm
Cinema
Ground Swell - The Other Side of Fear Tue., July 18 • 7pm
Literary
Colson Whitehead Thu., July 20 • 7pm
Cinema About My Father Fri., July 21 • 7pm Sat., July 22 • 4pm & 7pm Tue., July 25 • 7pm
Music
Nora Brown Fri., July 21 • 8pm
Cinema
One Ocean Film Tour Wed., July 26 • 7pm
Cinema
Grease Sing-Along Thu., July 27 • 7pm & Fri., July 28 • 7pm
Comedy
Robert Kelly Thu., July 27 • 8:30pm
Live Under the Arch
Ryan Montbleau Sat., July 29 • 8pm
Comedy
Jimmy Tingle Sat., July 29 • 6pm & 8:30pm
Music
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Sun., July 30 • 7pm
