Summ E r 2012
Vaud and the V I lla I n S
Saturday, July 14 • 8pm• Historic Theater
MeMber Appreciation
With echoes of Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Band, they mine the rich soil of the American song book- roots, traditional jazz, revival music, parlour music, gospel, zydeco, folk... but they are more than a genre-bending musical/concert haymaker punch. The band is at once seedy and inspiring... gritty and sublime.
“Sultry ballads, steamy solos, seductive dancers.” – LA Buzz
Ir IS h Comedy tour
Friday, June 1 & 2 • 7:30pm & 9pm • Loft
The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio. The clover—make that clever—comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; and from Dublin, Keith Aherne. The Irish Comedy Tour—they’re Irish, they’re American, and they’re not holding back!
mISS rIC h FI eld 1981
“2012- We’ll all Be dead by Christmas!!”
Saturday, June 9 • 8pm; Sunday, July 1 • 7pm; Sunday, August 5 • 7pm • Loft
This hysterical storyteller is winning over theater and cabaret audiences around the country with an interactive one-man drag show featuring edgy one-on-one improv, a professionally trained singing voice, and an athletic approach to physical comedy.
“ the must-see show in Provincetown.” - N E w York DA i LY N E w S
Su P er Se C ret Proje C t
Friday, July 20 • 7pm & 9pm, Saturday, July 21 • 7pm • Loft
Super Secret Project returns with its “multi-media fused comedy rap show thingy” featuring classics and their latest material. With over 7 million views on YouTube, the self-described “comedy trio hell-bent on conquering the internet” is known for such viral videos as Granite State of Mind, Realistic Love Song, and Titletown (Boston Sports Fan Anthem)
*For mature audiences
For Sponsorship Information, please contact: Gail VanHoy Carolyn, Director of Institutional Advancement Direct Dial: (603) 766-2174 or gcarolyn@themusichall.org
n ell I e mCk ay
Saturday, June 23 • 7 & 9pm • Loft
This London singer-songwriter, actor, and former stand-up comedienne whose debut album Get Away from Me satirized Norah Jones Come Away with Me, wowed the Music Hall audience when she opened last year for Madeleine Peyroux.
“Virtually unlimited gifts as a singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, ukulele player, mimic, satirist and comedian.” –L.A. wEE k LY
jI m’S B I g e go
Friday, June 29 • 8pm • Loft
Jim’s Big Ego has carved a unique place in the music world by rocking harder, fresher, louder, sweeter, and better than everyone else. Their secret to awesomeness is singer, songwriter, and all around super-genius, Jim Infantino.
“one of those rare songwriters whose wit is as sharp as his sense of melody, and intellect is as broad and beautifully skewed as his jumble of musical influences.” – Th E Bo STo N G Lo BE
t he S W eet B aC k S IS ter S
Friday, July 13 • 7pm & 9pm • Loft
Crowds go wild for the Sweetback Sisters’ raucous stage shows. A self-dubbed “renegade retro band that mixes up country, swing and honky tonk,” the group’s precise harmonies recall the best of country music.
“ this sextet definitely has some warped records in their jukebox, quick to dive into hardwestern barn burners as much as classic yodeling.” - Th E Vi LLAGE Voi CE
Valer I e V I goda
Saturday, August 11 • 7pm & 9pm • Loft
This electric violinist/vocalist wowed Music Hall audiences on her previous visits with her band, GrooveLily. Her riveting solo show features her smoky/angelic voice and innovative six-string electric violin in a one-woman loop-driven pop symphony of song, created in real time on stage.
“Valerie Vigoda unleashes a diva-worthy torrent of passion…” – wAS hi NGTo N Po ST
Summ E r 2012
B I lly Bragg
Saturday, June 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Billy Bragg, described by The Times as a British “national treasure,” is a part of the group of artists celebrating Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday world-wide by exploring and expanding the Guthrie song book. Expect an indelible evening of consciousness raising from the current master of socially aware music.
Chr IS to P her CleaV e
Writers on new a stage. e ngland
“Bragg's plain spoken vocals are an inspired match for guthrie's lyrics.” - Th E NE w York E r
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Wednesday, July 25 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Book: Gold
The author of the #1 bestseller Little Bee joins us with his new novel, GOLD. With his astonishing previous work, Christopher Cleave was hailed “one of the luminaries of modern fiction.” Again, he paints a portrait of our highly charged modern world, set in London during the 2012 Olympics and illuminated by the complex friendship of rival women athletes. Don’t miss hearing from this remarkable British author.
“an audacious, provocative voice.”—T hE N E w York Ti MES Book rEV i E w
For Sponsorship Information, please contact: Gail VanHoy Carolyn, Director of Institutional Advancement
Direct Dial: (603) 766-2174 or gcarolyn@themusichall.org
Presented by The Music Hall & NH Public Radio
Presented
The Music Hall & NH Public Radio
Summ E r 2012
a l IS on Be C hdel
Thursday, June 14 • 7pm • Loft
Book:
Writers in
Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama
The bestselling author of Fun Home, Time magazine’s #1 book, and celebrated creator of the comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, joins us with her poignant and hilarious graphic memoir about becoming the artist her gifted mother always wanted to be.
“graphic storytelling at its most profound.” - Lo S A NGELES Ti MES
e l I n hI lder B rand
Tuesday, June 26 • 7pm • Loft
Book: Summerland
The New York Times bestselling author of Island and Silver Girl joins us with her newest page-turner, taking us again to Nantucket, where, on a summer's night, a deadly car crash changes four lives forever. Summerland explores the bonds between individuals, families, and an entire community - it is tale of loss, love, and the power of healing.
“another winner... a sensitive and suspenseful tale.” -Book L i ST
d e B orah h arkne SS
Thursday, July 19 • 7pm • Loft
Book: Shadow of the Night
A Discovery of Witches, her debut novel, was a huge bestseller, residing on the New York Times bestseller list for eight weeks. It’s being published in 34 countries. The sequel Shadow of Night, which she is bringing to the Loft, is much anticipated – the Wall Street Journal picked Deb’s series as one of the biggest vying to be the next Harry Potter.
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Shaol I n Warr I or S
Sunday, November 18 • 3pm & 7:30pm • Historic Theater
Remarkable skill, breathtaking movements, and incredible showmanship make for an astounding theatrical production by these Kung Fu masters trained in disciplined and deadly martial-arts skills in the Shaolin schools.
“ they combine the agility and grace of gymnasts with the showmanship of Cirque du Soleil performers.” - wAS hi NGTo N Po ST
a S WI ng I ng nI ght I n n e W york
Thursday, February 14 • 8pm • Loft
Join us for a night of romance on Valentine’s Day, featuring the Gaudy Baubles and their marvelous chanteuse, Renee. Escape to Manhattan for the evening with this Metropolitanthemed retro cabaret—great songs and a great vibe! This one’s for you and your baby.
j o S hua Bell
Friday, March 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Classical music superstar. Poet of the violin. Joshua Bell returns! Enchanting audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty, Bell is dazzling.
“Joshua Bell is the greatest American violinist active today.” –Th E Bo STo N hE r ALD
r u SSI an n at I onal Ballet
Cinderella
Saturday, March 30 • Historic Theater
If it’s spring, it’s time for ballet at The Music Hall – join Seacoast families in this festive tradition, this year featuring the Russian National Ballet performing Cinderella.
“a cut above its rivals.” - Th E wAS hi NGTo N Po ST
For Sponsorship Information, please contact: Gail VanHoy Carolyn, Director of Institutional Advancement Direct Dial: (603) 766-2174 or gcarolyn@themusichall.org
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k rono S Quartet
Saturday, April 27 • 8pm • Historic Theater
The legendary San Francisco string quartet – pioneers in “broadening the very notion of classical music to embrace world music and popular music” (New York Times) - has performed thousands of concerts worldwide, released 45 albums, collaborated with eclectic composers and performers, and commissioned 750 works and arrangements for string quartet. Their singular artistic vision and fearless exploration return to our stage!
“ the world’s best known, most innovative contemporary-music quartet.” – N E w York Ti MES
t he F I ght I ng j ame S on S
Sunday, March 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater
Gear up for St. Patrick’s Day with this aggressive, energetic modern-day approach to Celtic rock.
After sharing the stage with legendary Irish rock acts as Dropkick Murphys, The Saw Doctors, and Young Dubliners, the band is touring behind its debut album.
“rollicking hybrid of Irish traditional and american rock ‘n’ roll.” -Po P - B
Comed I an todd o l IV er & Fr I end S: dogs gone Wild
Saturday, March 9 • 8pm • Historic Theater
From The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Today Show, this show’s madcap ventriloquism, side-splitting comedy, and audience participation makes for zany fun for the whole family. Don’t miss Dogs Gone Wild!
“knocked us over! So funny and amazing.”- P ENN & T ELLE r
t he Se Cond C I ty: l augh I ng m atter S
Saturday, April 6 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, John Belushi – these are just a few of the alumni of the most famous brand in improvisational live comedy. Funny and fast-paced, The Second City is always topical, highly interactive, and sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles as they create sketch comedy to satirize politics, culture, and news of the day.
“a comedy empire!” –Th E N E w York Ti MES
For Sponsorship Information, please contact: Gail VanHoy Carolyn, Director of Institutional Advancement Direct Dial: (603) 766-2174 or gcarolyn@themusichall.org
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Christmas In Cape Breton
Sunday December 2 • 2pm & 7pm • Historic Theater
An electrifying performer thrilling audiences from Carnegie Hall to Prairie Home Companion, this Cape Breton Island fiddler weaves her skill, passion, and incredible musicianship to produce performances filled with foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, world-class step dancing, and fiddling fireworks.
“a ball of fire…irresistible.” - Lo S A NGELES Ti MES
k ent Ste P hen'S Stage For C e: r ag PIC ker’S d ream
Sunday, December 16 & Monday, December 17 • Loft
Get in the spirit of the season with this holiday celebration of stories, laughter, poetry, and song - featuring new material and old favorites from a wide array of both classic and contemporary sources. Audiences will love the intimate feeling of this readers’ theatre.
“ the excellent kent Stephens directs a scintillating cast…”- PorTLAND Pho EN ix
m e SSI ah S I ng
Tuesday, December 18 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
Grab your score and join best-loved area choruses and conductors in a transcendent community sing in our glorious Historic Theater. It’s a “happening” - great fun and one of the best ways to celebrate the true meaning of the holidays.
“ the audience members were the stars.” – PorTSM ou T h hE r ALD
a m erry Funny n e W e ngland Chr IS tma S 2012
starring juston mckinney and the gaudy Baubles
Friday, December 21 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Comedy Central star Juston McKinney is back in New England with top young comics and the effervescent Vegas band, The Gaudy Baubles, for a hilarious holiday extravaganza featuring that down-home Yankee sensibility colliding head on with a glittery showbiz Xmas! Recommended for mature audiences.
“juston mckinney is destined for stardom.” – N E w York Ti MES Featuring New Material!
For Sponsorship Information, please contact: Gail VanHoy Carolyn, Director of Institutional Advancement Direct Dial: (603) 766-2174 or gcarolyn@themusichall.org