June 2017 NOW

NOW MAGAZINE • JUNE 2017

Hilarity

JAY LENO* 6/3

Intimately Yours

DIANA KRALL 6/14

Innovation + Leadership

MANAL AL-SHARIF 6/15

FILL THE HALL FOOD DRIVE 6/24 PLUS!

2017-2018 SEASON SHOWS ANNOUNCED

*ON THE COVER

SEASON SPONSORS TheMusicHall.org

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WELCOME TO OUR 2017-2018 SEASON Inspiring Entertainment & Community FIRST SATURDAY SEASON ON SALE

Each year as I start to pull together our new season, I am amazed by the level of programming that we are

New shows on sale - see pages 12-18!

able to bring to Portsmouth. Our stellar line up of award-winning art house movies, thought leaders

This month, our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is

and influencers who take part in

Saturday, June 3. New shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-

our Innovation + Leadership series, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and of course our music series that

Photo: David J. Murray, Clear Eye Photo

members Saturday, June 17 at noon.

is packed full of Grammy Award winners, has made us the

To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org, call

cultural hub of Northern New England.

603.766.2176, or email AHahalis@themusichall.org.

Part of my mission as Executive Director is to ensure that our programming is accessible to everyone. From subsidizing thousands of tickets, programming close to 75 shows for under $30, and hosting several free events every year, it is important to us that our theaters are open to all.

One of the best things about the arts is they inspire conversations. That’s why we endeavor to offer programming that not only brings people together, but gives them something to talk about. From kindergarteners seeing their favorite books come to life as part of our School Days Series, to hosting the first community screenings of important documentaries such as The Heroin Effect, both theaters are a place to not just be entertained (and I sure hope you are!) but to be inspired. We want to be the place where you stretch, engage, and talk to each other; a warm, creative gathering place that leaves you feeling energized and connected.

As we celebrate our 139th year, we’re going to continue to program entertaining, quality, thought-provoking, relevant

Take your Christmas Card photos at our First Saturday On Sale!

Portsmouth is the Christmas capital of North America and—at The Music Hall— we're already gearing up for an exciting holiday season!

On Saturday, June 3, get into the spirit with our good friends at Pickwick's Mercantile, our Vintage Christmas sponsor, and take your holiday photos in front of their must-see festive backdrop on the Historic Stage.

Bring your camera or your phone—Pickwick's will provide the costumes and cheer!

shows that bring the best from around the world right here to Portsmouth. It’s going to be a great season and I’m so happy that you are a part of it.

Just Announced Rental Events Rental Partner RECYCLED PERCUSSION * Thu., June 8 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Patricia Lynch, Executive Director/CEO 2 NOW 603.436.2400

Rental Partner Russian Grand Ballet presents: SWAN LAKE*

Sun., October 1 • 4pm • Historic Theater

*Already on sale

OUR COMMUNITY Food for Thought As we head into our third year collaborating with Gather (formerly Seacoast Family Food Pantry) for the Fill the Hall Food Drive on Saturday, June 24, we reflect on our mission to give back to our community. We love providing high-quality experiences for our patrons, and we also love doing our part to make our community a better place by connecting with the arts and with one another.

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I love this event because when I place a bag on a seat I can see how I’m helping a person, and that’s powerful

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– Attendee at 2016’s Fill the Hall

For 200 years Gather has been helping people in the Seacoast get access to food, personal care products, and education for healthy living. All the food and supplies donated for Fill the Hall go directly to the Summer Meals 4 Kids program, which helps fill the gap during school vacations when subsidized meals are not available. Gather provides 10 healthy meals a week for nearly 400 children on the Seacoast for the 11 weeks of summer.

We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, June 24 to help us Fill The Hall with food or a monetary gift to help the people in our community who need it the most. Find out more about how you can help at TheMusicHall.org. Learn more at GatherNH.org.

Visit TheMusicHall.org/Blog for more behind-the-scenes info!

Member Spotlight: Neely Barnhardt This month, we are shining our Member Spotlight on Neely Barnhardt. Neely is not just a Music Hall member, but also one of our all-star volunteers. Check out her interview with our Membership Coordinator, Alexis Hahalis, to learn more about Neely and head over to our blog for the full interview.

Alexis: How did you first get introduced to The Music Hall and what drew you to become a member?

Neely: Almost immediately upon arriving

Photo credit: David J. Murray/ Clear Eye Photo

in town, we heard about the wonderful shows at The Music Hall. From the first

A Great Season of Director's Club Events We want to thank those who helped make these gatherings a success this year, including our Director’s Club members, generous hosts, and sponsor Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank.

Over the course of the last year, we have enjoyed: • Coffee, cocktails, and small bites at Profile Coffee Bar • Touring the Seacoast’s newest dog boarding, daycare, and grooming facility, Coastal Canine Resort • Mingling with the cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast • A special film night at the Historic Theater • A night out at the neighborhood ice rink, The Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, Strawbery Banke Museum • Happy Hour at Franklin Oyster House in preparation for Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo • A Farm to Table dinner at The Food Barn at Eastman’s Corner • Celebrating the start of summer at the Atlantic Grill Director's Club events are open to members at the Patron level and above and are a great way to socialize with other supporters of the arts while being introduced to new places around the Seacoast. If you would like to learn more, contact Alexis at 603.766.2176.

show we saw, we were hooked. Once you walk into the theater, there’s no turning back. It is truly a gem in Portsmouth.

AH: You’re not only a Music Hall member but you’re also a volunteer! How long have you been volunteering and what do you like most about it?

NB: I went through training 3 years ago and have probably volunteered at 75+ shows. If you have a question about Right Orchestra – I’m your go-to gal!

One of my favorite things is to see children in the theater. I’ve seen their wide eyes as they enter the magical lower lobby and as they watched Mary Poppins fly through the sky. The Kitchen Tour is also a highlight for me.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners TheMusicHall.org

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ON STAGE

HILARITY

JAY LENO

INTIMATELY YOURS

AN EVENING WITH DIANA KRALL

Sat., June 3 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $99; $125; $150

Wed., June 14 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $75; $150; $170

The beloved late night host makes his Music Hall debut.

An evening with one of the most recognizable artists of our time.

SERIES SPONSORS:

SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING The Financial Advisors; Optima Bank & Trust; SPONSORS: Regal Limousine; Mad*Pow

EVENING SPONSORS:

HILARITY

Photo credit: David J. Murray/Clear Eye Photo

Avery Insurance; Harbour Women's Health; The Provident Bank; Port Inn; Clear Eye Photo

JORDAN CARLOS

Fri., June 2 • 8pm • Loft • $20

FILL THE HALL

Sat., June 24 • 9am-5pm • Historic Theater Join us as we challenge the community to fill every seat in the Historic Theater with bags of food for Gather (formerly Seacoast Family Food Pantry) and their Summer Meals 4 Kids program during the third annual Fill The Hall Food Drive.

Star and resident nerd of MTV's Guy Code, Girl Code, and Guy Court, Jordan Carlos has officially become "that dude from that thing."

SERIES SPONSORS: EVENING SPONSOR: Churchill's Garden Center

THE DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

THE DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

Sat., June 3 • 8pm • Loft • $15

Tue., June 6 • 7pm • Loft • $26

CAITLIN CANTY

American singer songwriter with a casually devastating voice.

SERIES SPONSOR: 4 NOW 603.436.2400

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

ZACH WILLIAMS

The Lone Bellow’s lead singer brings the perfect mix of fan favorites and new material.

SERIES SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

ON STAGE

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

MANAL AL-SHARIF

HILARITY

MORGAN MILLER

Thu., June 15 • 7pm • Loft • $40†

Fri., June 16 • 8pm • Loft • $16

This fiercely intimate memoir by an “accidental activist” is a powerful story of one young Muslim woman who stood up to a kingdom of men and won.

The up-and-coming comedian makes her Loft debut.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

LIVE AT THE LOFT

SERIES SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNER:

Veris Wealth Partners

NEW BREED BRASS BAND

SERIES SPONSORS:

JULIA GLASS

Sun., June 18 • 7:30pm • Loft • $22

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

Living and breathing the culture of New Orleans, infusing funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop into a custom-made enhancement of second-line brass band tradition.

Wed., June 21 • 7pm • Loft • $42†

SERIES SPONSOR: White Heron Tea and Coffee Community

Hear from the National Book Award-winning author of Three Junes about her latest novel.

MEDIA PARTNER: Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

SERIES SPONSOR:

THE DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

DIGITAL PORTSMOUTH: THE ART OF FUTURE TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

BJ BARHAM

Wed., June 28 • 5:30pm • Loft • Free ($5 suggested at the door)

Sat., June 24 • 8pm • Loft • $22 This American singer songwriter draws comparisons to Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson.

An evening of micro-talks to help you navigate 21st century living. From Teslas to mass transit, see how innovations in future transportation will shape our lives, commutes, and communities.

SERIES SPONSOR:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

† Check website for ticket package details

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners

TheMusicHall.org

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ON SCREEN

Film tickets: $11 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

HISTORIC THEATER

See Calendar on page 10 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

THE LAST WORD

R • 1h 48m • US 5/27, 5/30, 5/31, 6/1 • 7pm; 5/28 • 4pm Shirley MacLaine is a once-successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishments, she's suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer (Amanda Seyfried) to pen her life's story.

A QUIET PASSION

PG13 • 2h 5m • UK 6/13, 6/15 • 7pm Cynthia Nixon stars as Emily Dickinson, personifying the wit, intellectual independence and pathos of the poet whose genius only came to be recognized after her death. Director by Terence Davies (House of Mirth, The Deep Blue Sea).

NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER

R • 1h 57m • US 6/16, 6/17, 6/20, 6/21 • 7pm Persistent wheeler-dealer Norman (Richard Gere) falls in with an Israeli politician (Lior Ashkenazi) on the rise. When the politician is elected prime minister, Norman rises in esteem with the New York Jewish community, even though his social connections might only be a sham.

PARIS CAN WAIT

PG • 1h 32m • US 6/23, 6/28, 6/29 • 7pm; 6/24 • 7:30pm; 6/25 • 4pm Eleanor Coppola's (wife of Francis) feature film debut stars Diane Lane as a Hollywood producer's wife who unexpectedly takes a trip through France, which reawakens her sense of self and her joie de vivre. Also stars Alec Baldwin and Arnaud Viard.

Wildcard Movie GET OUT

R 1h 44m US Fri., 6/2 • 7pm • Historic Theater This comedy/horror follows a young interracial couple who visit the mysterious estate of the woman's parents. Written, produced, and directed by Jordan Peele (Key & Peele).

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SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio

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Wildcard Movie CATVIDEOFEST

Fri., 6/9 • 7pm • Historic Theater This festival is dedicated to bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses and raising money for cats in need.

Presented in affiliation with Seacoast Area Feline Education & Rescue (SAFER) & NHSPCA SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio

EVENING SPONSOR: World's Best Cat Litter

Innovation + Leadership INTERNATIONAL

OCEAN FILM TOUR

Tue., 6/27 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $12 120 minutes packed with the most inspiring stories from the seven seas and the best water sports action of the year.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners

ON SCREEN LOFT Film tickets: $11 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

See Calendar on page 10 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

ALIVE AND KICKING

NR • 1h 28m • US 5/26, 5/27, 5/30, 6/1 • 7pm Born out of the Great Depression, swing dancing elevates the human spirit beyond one's circumstances as dancers can move to the beat for the sheer joy of it and disappear into something bigger, something dazzling, a space without a critic, or a judge, or an analyst.

DAVID LYNCH: THE ART LIFE

NR • 1h 28m • US 6/7, 6/8 • 7pm This riveting profile of director David Lynch explores how the formative experiences of his youth led him to become the artist he is today. The film includes archival footage and home movies, as well as interviews with Lynch as he paints in his studio.

MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE

NR • 1h 39m • UK 6/9, 6/13, 6/17 • 7pm; 6/11 • 4pm Following a long fascination with the religion and with much experience in dealing with eccentric, unpalatable, and unexpected human behavior, the beguilingly unassuming documentarian Louis Theroux won't take no for an answer when his requests to enter the Church's headquarters are turned down.

I, DANIEL BLAKE

R • 1h 40m • UK 6/22, 6/23, 6/27, 6/29 • 7pm Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the latest from director Ken Loach is a gripping, human tale about the impact one man can make. After a heart attack leaves a widowed woodworker unable to work and the state welfare system fails him, the stubbornly self-reliant Daniel must stand up and fight for his dignity.

Innovation + Leadership TED2017: THE FUTURE YOU - HIGHLIGHTS EXCLUSIVE

Sun., 6/4 • 1pm • Loft • $19; $15 for 18 & under This event will give cinema-goers a first-of-its-kind look at the TED2017 conference experience, driven by revelatory TED Talks and performances captured live that highlight some of the most insightful, inspiring, and exciting moments of the week-long TED2017. PRESENTING MEDIA SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners SPONSOR: PARTNER:

Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

Sun., 6/18 • 1pm • Loft $19; $15 for 18 & under Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, take center stage.

SERIES SPONSORS:

Film Club MEET JOHN DOE (1941)

NR • 2h 2m • US Tue., 6/20 • 7pm • Loft • $15 A Frank Capra classic in the vein of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The film, starring our gal Barbara Stanwyck opposite the ruggedly handsome Gary Cooper, pits the common man against big business, in this case, the newspaper industry.

Learn about our next Film Club series on page 18.

Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

PETER PAN

Sun., 6/25 • 1pm • Loft • $19; $15 for 18 & under When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. A riot of magic, music, and makebelieve ensues.

SERIES SPONSORS: TheMusicHall.org

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HERE & NOW

Visit TheMusicHall.org/Blog for more behind-the-scenes info!

Sponsor Spotlight: Dovetailed Kitchens Flip through a stack of past Kitchen Tour guide books and one name will start to look very familiar: Dovetailed Kitchens. In addition to sponsoring the event since 2003, Scott Purswell, President of Dovetailed Kitchens, donates his time as well. For the past six years he has served as a member of the Kitchen Tour organizing committee, and during each tour you can find him in one of the many amazing kitchens.

This kind of commitment is not a surprise from Dovetailed Kitchens, as they are focused on the long-term, working with clients to create spaces to enjoy now and for years to come. We thank Scott for his generosity and encourage you to visit our blog to read more about his thoughts on the Kitchen Tour, custom kitchen design, and what he learned designing kitchen showrooms for Sears!

Scott Purswell, President of Dovetailed Kitchens. Photo Credit: Sydney Bilodeau

Thank you to our Kitchen Tour sponsors!

We would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions of the homeowners, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this year’s Kitchen Tour a success. Over the past 26 years, this annual fundraiser has become a beloved Seacoast tradition and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to underwrite essential operating costs. We would not be able to fulfill our mission to serve as an active and vital arts center for the enrichment of the Seacoast community without this support. Thank you.

ANNUAL SPONSOR:

PREMIER SPONSOR:

LEAD SPONSORS:

SEACOAST CABINET

SPONSORS: A. Wilson Designs; A&M Paint and Wallpaper; Advanced Custom Cabinets; Arens Stoneworks; Avery Insurance; Bartlett Tree Experts; Brendan McNamara, Inc.; Carrie Barron, Realtor, Bean Group; Churchill's Garden Center; Coastal Windows and Siding; CP Building Supply; DC Home Systems; Frances G. Hodges Interiors; F.W. Webb Company; Greg West Photography; Jacquelyn Nooney Landscape, Inc.; Martin Building Solutions; Mighty Roots; Morningstar Stone and Tile; Morr Interiors; New England Home Magazine; Olde Port Properties; Portico Fine Tile & Design; Portsmouth Bath Company LLC; Rolling Green Nursery; State Street Discount; Stonewall Kitchen; Susan Durling Designs; Terra Firma Landscape Architecture; TMS Architects

TheMusicHall.org

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JUNE 2017

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

Show & Tell discussion follows the film

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NO FILM TONIGHT

Historic Tour 5:30pm Community Partner Merchants of Doubt The Last Word 7pm 6pm

The Last Word 7pm

Get Out 7pm

First Saturday

Alive And Kicking 7pm

Jordan Carlos 8pm

MEMORIAL DAY BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Alive And Kicking 7pm

The Last Word 7pm

B2W Box Office opens at 10am for member walk-up

Historic Tour 12:30pm Jay Leno 8pm Caitlin Canty 8pm

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TED2017: Highlights Exclusive 1pm

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Director's Club CatVideoFest 7pm Heronfield Academy Atlantic Grill 5:30pm presents: 10th Year My Scientology Celebration Concert Rental Partner Movie 7pm Recycled 7pm Percussion 7pm David Lynch: The Art Life 7pm David Lynch:

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The Art Life 7pm

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A Quiet Passion 7pm

An Evening with Diana Krall 7:30pm

A Quiet Passion 7pm Community Partner CreativeMornings PKX: Serendipity Manal al-Sharif 7pm 8:30am Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer 7pm

Ports. Symphony Orchestra 3pm My Scientology Movie 4pm

Book Club Portwalk Place 6pm

My Scientology Movie 7pm

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Morgan Miller 8pm

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Norman 7pm

Norman 7pm

Rental Partner

Paris Can Wait 7pm

Fill the Hall Food Drive 9am-5pm

Meet John Doe (1941) 7pm

Julia Glass 7pm

Seacoast All-Star Sports Awards 6pm I, Daniel Blake 7pm I, Daniel Blake 7pm

New Breed Brass Band 7:30pm

BJ Barham 8pm

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International Ocean Film Tour 7pm

Digital Portsmouth: The Art of Future Transportation 5:30pm

Paris Can Wait 7pm

Paris Can Wait 4pm

Paris Can Wait 7:30pm

I, Daniel Blake 7pm

Paris Can Wait 7pm

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B2W Box Office opens at 10am for member walk-up

I, Daniel Blake 7pm Historic Tour 12:30pm

B2W Box Office @ the Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm Film tickets: $11 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students, Military/Veterans/First Responders 10 NOW 603.436.2400

AT A GLANCE

B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

JUNE 2017

JUNE 2017

AUGUST 2017

Hilarity

Community Partner

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Jordan Carlos

Friday, June 2 • 8pm Hilarity

Seacoast Media Group presents Sports Award Night Thursday, June 22 • 6pm

Honeysuckle & Western Den Saturday, August 5 • 8pm

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Jay Leno

Fill The Hall

Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Writers in the Loft

Saturday, June 3 • 8pm

Caitlin Canty

Saturday, June 3 • 8pm HD Broadcast

Saturday, June 24 • 9am-5pm

Sunday, August 6 • 1pm

BJ Barham

Nicholas Reynolds

Saturday, June 24 • 8pm

Thursday, August 10 • 7pm

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

TED Cinema Experience: The Future You - Highlights Exclusive

Peter Pan

The Roosevelts

Sunday, June 25 • 1pm

Friday, August 11 • 8pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Innovation + Leadership

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

International Ocean Film Tour

Patty Larkin

Tuesday, June 27 • 7pm

Saturday, August 12 • 8pm

Innovation + Leadership

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Wednesday, June 28 • 5:30pm

Sunday, August 13 • 1pm

Sunday, June 4 • 1pm

Zach Williams (The Lone Bellow - Solo) Tuesday, June 6 • 7pm Rental Partner

Heronfield Academy presents: 10th Year Celebration Concert Wednesday, June 7 • 7pm

Digital Portsmouth: The Future of Transportation

Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika Film Club

Rental Partner

JULY 2017

Thursday, June 8 • 7pm

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Intimately Yours

Wildcard Movies

Recycled Percussion

Reservoir Dogs (Quentin Tarantino) Tuesday, August 15 • 7pm

Salomé

Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Sunday, July 9 • 1pm

Tuesday, August 15 • 8pm

Friday, June 9 • 7pm

Intimately Yours

Community Partner

Community Partner

CatVideoFest

Oyster River Middle School presents Silent Film Night Saturday, June 10 • 7pm Community Partner

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade and Dukas Sorcerer's Apprentice Sunday, June 11 • 3pm

Pink Martini

CreativeMornings PKX

Monday, July 10 • 7:30pm

Friday, August 18 • 8:30am

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Lucy Kaplansky

An Evening with Session Americana

Friday, July 14 • 8pm

Friday, August 18 • 8pm

Intimately Yours

Intimately Yours

The Mavericks

Chris Isaak

Saturday, July 15 • 8pm

Saturday, August 19 • 8pm

Writers in the Loft

Writers in the Loft

Intimately Yours

Christina Baker Kline

Karin Slaughter in conversation with Lisa Gardner

Tuesday, July 18 • 7pm

Wednesday, August 23 • 7pm

Wednesday, June 14 • 7:30pm

Community Partner

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

An Evening with Diana Krall Innovation + Leadership

CreativeMornings PKX

Girls Guns and Glory

Friday, July 21 • 8:30am

Friday, August 25 • 8pm

Thursday, June 15 • 7pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Manal al-Sharif

Community Partner

Amy Black: A Memphis Revue

Secret Sisters

Saturday, July 22 • 8pm

Saturday, August 26 • 8pm

Friday, June 16 • 8:30am

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Sunday, July 23 • 1pm

Thursday, August 31 • 8pm

CreativeMornings PKX Hilarity

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Friday, June 16 • 8pm

Writers in the Loft

Morgan Miller

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Andrew Sean Greer

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead

Monday, July 24 • 7pm

Live at the Loft

Mean Streets (Martin Scorsese)

Sunday, June 18 • 1pm

Film Club

New Breed Brass Band

Tuesday, July 25 • 7pm

Film Club

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Tuesday, June 20 • 7pm

Hilarity

Sunday, June 18 • 7:30pm

Meet John Doe (1941) Writers in the Loft

Julia Glass

Wednesday, June 21 • 7pm

Shinyribs

Intimately Yours

Wednesday, July 26 • 8pm

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Thursday, July 27 • 8pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Robert Ellis

Sunday, July 30 • 7pm TheMusicHall.org

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2017-2018 SEASON

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

INTIMATELY YOURS SERIES SPONSORS:

THE MAVERICKS*

PINK MARTINI*

Sat., July 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $42; $54

Mon., July 10 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $34; $55; $68; $79 Spend a colorful and classy evening with the world’s smallest orchestra.

Blending country, Latin, and rockabilly, it’s a dance party you won’t want to miss!

EVENING SPONSORS: BANK W Holdings; Experimac of Portsmouth; Whole Life Health Care; Clear Eye Photo

EVENING SPONSORS: Churchill’s Garden Center; Maine Lobster Outlet; Popzup Popcorn; Clear Eye Photo

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ

BAND*

Wed., July 26 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42

CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD*

Tue., August 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $29

The joyful New Orleans jazz band returns.

The former Black Crowes frontman and his “farm-to-table psychedelic rock band” come to Portsmouth this summer.

EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo

CHRIS ISAAK*

Sat., August 19 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $65; $74; $88 The legendary artist returns with a tribute to the music of Memphis.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Thu., October 5 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $30; $65; $98

The critically-acclaimed big band with iconic jazz soloists.

EVENING SPONSORS: The Provident Bank; Clear Eye Photo 12 NOW 603.436.2400

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo *Already on sale

2017-2018 SEASON

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

INTIMATELY YOURS CONTINUED

THE HOT SARDINES

JOSÉ GONZALEZ

An ensemble of powerhouse musicians with a little glamour, a little grit, and a lot of passion.

A deep, artful thinker whose singular approach to songwriting and sonics sets him worlds apart.

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo

Thu., January 18, 2018 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $28; $38; $45

Thu., February 8, 2018 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $26; $30

SCHOOL DAYS SERIES*

TICKETS: $6

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY: VISIONS FROM CAPE BRETON AND BEYOND Sat., February 17, 2018 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $36; $46; $50 The fierce fiddling duo infuse their traditional heritage with contemporary flair.

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo

THE CAT IN THE HAT

Tue., October 3 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU? & I LOVE MY LITTLE STORYBOOK

Wed., October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater

CLICK, CLACK, MOO!

Tue., November 14 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS AND OTHER STORY BOOKS

Tue., March 20, 2018 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater

CLEMENTINE Photo credit: David J. Murray/Clear Eye Photo

TELLURIDE BY THE SEA 2017

Fri., September 15 - Sun., September 17 • Patron Pass: $215; Weekend Pass: $95; Individual Film: $15 Six film premieres. Three days. One weekend festival of new cinema.

FESTIVAL SPONSOR:

WEEKEND SPONSOR:

Tue., April 3, 2018 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater

THE FOURTH "R" - RHYTHM! WITH THE PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tue., May 8, 2018 • 10am & 12:30pm • Historic Theater

CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL

Tue., May 15, 2018 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater TheMusicHall.org

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2017-2018 SEASON HILARITY

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

SERIES SPONSORS:

GARRISON KEILLOR WITH ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD*

Thu., July 27 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $28; $34; $52 The stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway team up following enormously successful solo tours.

EVENING SPONSORS: Harbor Advisory Corporation; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, CPAs; Piscataqua Savings Bank

Sun., October 8 • 4pm • Historic Theater • $40; $54; $62

Three old friends from the earliest days of A Prairie Home Companion reunite on our stage.

EVENING SPONSOR:

KENT STEPHENS' THE RAGPICKER'S DREAM

Sat., December 16 • 3pm & Tuesday, December 19 • 7pm • Loft • $15

MARIA BAMFORD

Fri., November 10 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $34

These play readings by top Seacoast actors will warm your heart this holiday season.

Netflix’s Lady Dynamite star and fan-favorite standup comes to town.

THE MOTH MAINSTAGE

Sat., March 24, 2018 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $38; $46; $50

JUSTON MCKINNEY'S LAST LAUGH 2017

True, unscripted stories from national storytellers.

Bring in the new year with New England’s favorite comic.

EVENING SPONSOR:

Fri., December 29 & Sat., December 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $26

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN: PRESENTING SPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNER:

SERIES SPONSOR: N E W

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Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

M A G A Z I N E

ATUL GAWANDE

Fri., September 8 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $26† 14 NOW 603.436.2400 Please use the Yankee logo and tagline as shown above based on listed size. If you have any questions about how to use or resize the logo and tagline, please contact Heather Atwell at 603-563-8111. heathera@yankeepub.com.

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Author of the #1 NY Times bestseller now in paperback.

2017-2018 SEASON

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

WRITERS IN THE LOFT SERIES SPONSOR:

CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE*

ANDREW SEAN GREER*

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train comes to town with her new novel inspired by the haunting Andrew Wyeth painting "Christina’s World."

From the NYT bestselling author of The Confessions of Max Tivoli comes a scintillating satire of the American abroad.

NICHOLAS REYNOLDS

KARIN SLAUGHTER IN CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR LISA GARDNER

Tue., July 18 • 7pm • Loft • $42†

Thu., August 10 • 7pm • Loft • $42†

Mon., July 24 • 7pm • Loft • $40†

Wed., August 23 • 7pm • Loft • $42†

A former CIA officer and historian comes to town with his NYT bestseller - the untold story of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Ernest Hemingway's secret life as a spy before and during World War II.

The international #1 bestselling author of The Kept Woman comes to town with a searing, spellbinding blend of cold-case thriller and psychological suspense.

CLAIRE MESSUD

STEPHEN GREENBLATT

The New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor's Children and The Woman Upstairs joins us with her bracing and hypnotic new novel, The Burning Girl.

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Swerve and Will in the World breathes new life into the ancient story of Adam and Eve.

Tue., September 12 • 7pm • Loft • $40†

*Already on sale † Check website for ticket package details

Wed., November 1 • 7pm • Loft • $42†

TheMusicHall.org

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2017-2018 SEASON

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES SERIES SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

LUCY KAPLANSKY*

Fri., July 14 8pm Loft $30 •

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AMY BLACK: A MEMPHIS REVUE* Sat., July 22 • 8pm • Loft • $20

She has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh, whether singing her own sweet originals or covering country classics.

Take a musical journey through time with a soulful evening of music.

ROBERT ELLIS

HONEYSUCKLE & WESTERN DEN

This songwriter smoothly blends country, pop, and jazz, while always singing out with deep emotional honesty.

Unique, progressive music from two up-and-coming Boston bands.

THE ROOSEVELTS*

PATTY LARKIN*

Harmony-driven American rock with a 70s sensibility.

With 13 original albums to her credit, she redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics.

Sun., July 30 • 7pm • Loft • $18 (On Sale to all Sat., June 3)

Fri., August 11 • 8pm • Loft • $20

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Sat., August 5 • 8pm • Loft • $12

Sat., August 12 • 8pm • Loft • $25

2017-2018 SEASON

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES CONTINUED SERIES SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

AN EVENING WITH SESSION AMERICANA*

GIRLS GUNS AND GLORY

This band/collective of talented musicians craft a musical experience unlike any other.

Boston’s rising stars return to the Loft.

SECRET SISTERS*

SHINYRIBS*

Their love of music comes from learning to harmonize through singing a cappella at their hometown church—located just outside of the legendary music mecca Muscle Shoals.

It’s a hip shaking, belly laughing, soul-singing, song-slinging, downhome house party.

Fri., August 18 • 8pm • Loft • $26

Sat., August 26 • 8pm • Loft • $20

Fri., August 25 • 8pm • Loft • $15

Thu., August 31 • 8pm • Loft • $34

THE MAMMALS (Featuring Mike + Ruthy) Sat., October 21 • 8pm • Loft • $24

Mike + Ruthy, touring American folk act and founders of The Mammals, are bringing back the band name that energized crowds in the 2000s and gave them their start. *Already on sale

TheMusicHall.org

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2017-2018 SEASON THE MET AT THE MUSIC HALL*

On Sale to members: Sat., June 3 On Sale to non-members: Sat., June 17

NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON* TICKETS: SERIES

SERIES SPONSORS:

$29; $15 for 18 & under

SPONSORS:

TICKETS:

$19; $15 for 18 & under

NORMA (BELLINI)

SALOMÉ

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (MOZART) ‡

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (ADÈS) ‡

ANGELS IN AMERICA PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES

Sun., July 9 • 1pm • Loft

Sat., October 7 • 1pm • Historic Theater

Sun., July 23 • 1pm • Loft

Sat., October 21 • 1pm • Historic Theater Sat., January 13, 2018 • 1pm • Historic Theater

Sun., August 6 • 1pm • Loft

TOSCA (PUCCINI)

ANGELS IN AMERICA PART 2: PERESTROIKA

Sat., January 27, 2018 • 1pm • Historic Theater

Sun., August 13 • 1pm • Loft

L’ELISIR D’AMORE (DONIZETTI)

YERMA

Sat., February 10, 2018 • 12pm • Historic Theater

Sun., September 24 • 1pm • Loft

LA BOHÈME (PUCCINI)

FILM CLUB

Sat., February 24, 2018 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater

SEMIRAMIDE (ROSSINI)

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

Sat., March 10, 2018 • 1pm • Historic Theater

COSÌ FAN TUTTE (MOZART)

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING! With host Trevor Bartlett

Sat., March 31, 2018 • 1pm • Historic Theater

Every director has a first movie, but not every director grows to redefine the art of movies themselves. Join us for a revealing retrospective of the auspicious debut features from an elite club of the most important, inspiring, and influential living American filmmakers.

LUISA MILLER (VERDI)

Sat., April 14, 2018 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater

CENDRILLON (MASSENET)

Sat., April 28, 2018 • 1pm • Historic Theater

MEAN STREETS (Martin Scorsese)

OPERA CONNECTION

RESERVOIR DOGS (Quentin Tarantino)

SEASON PREVIEW

Tue., July 25 • 7pm • Loft

Tue., August 15 • 7pm • Loft

Wed., September 27 • 5:30pm • Loft (Free, but tickets are required)

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (MOZART)

Sat., October 21 • 11:30am • Loft • $14

BOTTLE ROCKET (Wes Anderson) Tue., September 19 • 7pm • Loft

BLOOD SIMPLE (The Coen Brothers)

TOSCA (PUCCINI)

Sat., January 27, 2018 • 11:30am • Loft • $14 Sat., February 24, 2018 • 11am • Loft • $14

Tue., November 21 • 7pm • Loft

THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS (Steven Spielberg)

LUISA MILLER (VERDI)

Sat., April 14, 2018 11am Loft $14 •

Tue., October 17 • 7pm • Loft

MEMENTO (Christopher Nolan)

LA BOHÈME (PUCCINI)

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SUBSCRIPTION: $75 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $15

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Tue., December 26 • 7pm • Loft

*Already on sale ‡Due to The Music Hall programming, this will be broadcast after its live date

Our 2017 Broadway Holiday Musical Back by Popular Demand!

THE MUSIC HALL presents THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE production of

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 17 AT THE MUSIC HALL IN PORTSMOUTH, NH $44-94, tickets start at $34 for ages 18 & under Buy your tickets now and get the best seats!

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! Members can take an additional 10% off their tickets to the first week of the show (Nov. 29 - Dec. 3). Promotion runs through June 30.

Groups of 15 or more get great discounts, call 603.766.2182 for more information.

Perfect for business outings & family gatherings!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

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NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

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PORTSMOUTH, NH PERMIT NO. 202

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STAFF PICKS!

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ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD June 18

THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS! proud supporters of the Music hall

bringing the arts home...

The ArTs Are The Answer to vibrant and prosperous communities where we treasure our heritage, celebrate our diversity and nurture our ingenuity.

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