May 2017 NOW

NOW MAGAZINE • MAY 2017

Writers on a New England Stage

DIANE REHM* 5/2

26th Annual

KITCHEN TOUR 5/13

Live at the Loft

MOKOOMBA 5/18

Innovation + Leadership

TOMMY CALDWELL 5/19

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

This month, our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, May 6. The following NEW shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Saturday, May 20 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org, call 603.766.2176, or email AHahalis@themusichall.org.

INTIMATELY YOURS

HILARITY

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

Thu., July 27 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $28; $34; $52

Thu., June 15 • 7pm • Loft • $40*

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD

MANAL AL-SHARIF

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

Following enormously successful solo tours, fellow improvers and stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway team up to make their Music Hall debut.

This “accidental activist" shares her powerfully vivid story about standing up to a kingdom of men—and winning.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

Sun., June 18 • 7:30pm • Loft • $22

Wed., June 21 • 7pm • Loft • $42*

Mon., July 24 • 7pm • Loft • $40*

Living and breathing New Orleans culture, they infuse funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop into their sound.

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

THE MAVERICKS

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

NEW BREED BRASS BAND (ALREADY ON SALE) JULIA GLASS

DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

AMY BLACK: A MEMPHIS REVUE

Sat., July 22 • 8pm • Loft • $20 (on sale to all 5/6)

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

THE ROOSEVELTS

Fri., August 11 • 8pm • Loft • $20

SHINYRIBS 8/31

Harmony driven American rock, with a '70s sensibility.

NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCASTS

OBSESSION

Sat., May 27 • 1pm • Loft; $19; 18 & under: $15

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ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES

ANDREW SEAN GREER

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

AN EVENING WITH SESSION AMERICANA Fri., August 18 • 8pm • Loft • $26

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

SHINYRIBS

Thu., August 31 • 8pm • Loft • $34

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

ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO: PERESTROIKA

Sun., August 13 • 1pm • Loft; $19; 18 & under: $15

YERMA

Sun., September 24 • 1pm • Loft • $19; 18 & under: $15

Sun., August 6 • 1pm • Loft; $19; 18 & under: $15

Yankee Magazine presents: WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE LAUNCH PARTY Mon., May 8 • 6pm • Loft Conservation Law Foundation presents: MERCHANTS OF DOUBT Wed., May 31 • 6pm • Loft Oyster River Middle School presents: SILENT FILM NIGHT Sat., June 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater Seacoast Media Group presents: SPORTS AWARD NIGHT Thu., June 22 • 6pm • Historic Theater

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OUR COMMUNITY May is Membership Month

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

Member Spotlight: Lisa Urdanoff We are rolling out our newest blog series, Member Spotlight, and this month, Alexis Hahalis, our Membership Coordinator, talked with Lisa Urdanoff, owner of Coastal Canine, from North Hampton.

Head over to our blog to read the full interview.

Q. What drew you to become a Music Hall Member?

A. I grew up in a family where music was a critical part Photo credit: David J. Murray/Clear Eye Photo

of life. My mother

Become a new member or upgrade your membership in the month of May!

sincerely believed

Have Twice the Impact

children read music

We have a match - if you upgrade or become a new member in May, a generous donor will match your donation. To become a member or upgrade, visit our website at TheMusicHall.org, or call Alexis at 603.766.2176.

Be Entered Into a Drawing Join or upgrade today and you'll get entered into a drawing for one of these great experiences:

Portsmouth Stay-cation Package $200 gift certificate to the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, a $200 gift certificate to The Music Hall for the show of your choice, and a $100 gift certificate for dinner on the water at Martingale Wharf.

Holiday Package Two center orchestra seats for opening night of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Musical (12/1) and a special invite to the post-show opening night party with the cast.

Pink Martini Experience for Four Exclusive opportunity! Hear the sound check and enjoy four gold level seats to Pink Martini's concert on July 10, with pre-show drinks at Rudi's Wine Bar.

Discounts for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Get early bird discounts for shows November 29 - December 3. Promotion ends June 30. Full details at TheMusicHall.org • 10% discount for Friend level (save up to $9.40/ticket) • 20% discount for Advocate-Patron level (save up to $18.80/ticket) • 30% discount for Backer-Stakeholder (save up to $28.20/ticket)

that having her

Photo credit: David J. Murray/ Clear Eye Photo

and play at least one instrument would not only teach focus but most importantly, it draws you into the community by sharing the arts and therefore the larger purpose of humanity (caring and belonging).

Q. What has been your favorite show so far at the theater, and is there anyone coming up that you’re particularly looking forward to seeing?

A. That’s a hard question, I have been to many excellent shows here. If I was forced to pick, I would go with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo; her voice was astounding.

The range of vocals really came through.

It was just amazing to see the non-verbal communication between the two of them.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox was my other recent favorite. It was an absolute stunning burst of voices, tap dancing talent, trombone, guitars, clarinet, and so much more. As for looking forward; Diana Krall is a must.

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ON STAGE 26TH ANNUAL KITCHEN TOUR

Saturday, May 13 • 10am-4pm • Portsmouth, NH • $25 for members, $27 non-members, $30 day of tour With coastal influences and historic flourishes, this year’s Kitchen Tour takes you through the diverse design styles of Portsmouth’s Little Harbour neighborhood. The perfect get-together for Mother’s Day!

ANNUAL SPONSOR: PREMIER SPONSOR:

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

LEAD SPONSORS: Amy Dutton Home, LLC; Budget Blinds of Portsmouth; Chase Construction & The Webhannet Co.; Chinburg Properties; Coastal Home Magazine; DeStefano Architects; Ethan Allen, Inc.; Haven Hill Builders, LLC; Jeff Demers Design; Lisa Teague Design Studios; Mari Woods Kitchen/Bath/Home, LLC; Northeast Credit Union; Optima Bank & Trust; Seacoast Cabinet; Seacoast Stone Marble & Granite; Star Island Builders; Summer House Furnishings; Tate & Foss Sotheby’s International Realty; Weekender House

PHOTO: GregWestPhotography.com

DIANE REHM

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

DANI SHAPIRO

Tue., May 2 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $26*

Tue., May 23 • 7pm • Loft • $37*

The NPR radio host visits with her deeply personal book about her husband's death, end-of-life care, and the right to die on one’s own terms.

Dani Shapiro’s memoir, Hourglass: Time, Memory, Marriage, is a piercing, life-affirming memoir about marriage and memory.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

PRESENTING SPONSORS: SERIES SPONSOR: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service 4 NOW 603.436.2400

MEDIA PARTNER:

SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners N E W

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ANITA SHREVE (SOLD OUT) Wed., May 3 • 7pm • Loft • Ticket Package: $41* WRITERS IN THE LOFT

THE DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

SUZZY ROCHE AND LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE

The NYT bestselling author of The Weight of Water brings her suspense- Fri., May 12 • 8pm • Loft • $20 ful novel based on the true story of the largest fire in Maine’s history.

A mesmorizing mother and daughter duo, perfect for Mother’s Day. SERIES As this event is sold out, there is a post-event SERIES MEDIA Live Free Photography – SPONSOR: book signing at 8pm; tickets are available online. SPONSOR: [Liv] Frame Print PARTNERS:

LIVE AT THE LOFT

MOKOOMBA

Thu., May 18 • 7:30pm • Loft • $29 Mokoomba returns with their genre blending music that will have you up and dancing.

SERIES SPONSOR: White Heron Tea and Coffee Community MEDIA PARTNER: Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

TOMMY CALDWELL

Fri., May 19 • 7pm • Loft • $41*

The legendary rock climber and the first person to free-climb the Dawn Wall of Yosemite's El Capitan, shares his dramatic, inspiring story.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners EVENING SPONSOR: Maine Lobster Outlet *Check TheMusicHall.org for ticket package details

THE DISTRICT RESTAURANT SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO

Sat., May 20 • 8pm • Loft • $38 This rock musician, songwriter, and singer makes his much anticipated return.

SERIES SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

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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:

A UNITED KINGDOM

PG13 • 1h 51m • UK 4/28, 5/3, 5/4 • 7pm Based on extraordinary true events. In 1947, Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. Their proposed marriage was challenged not only by their families but by the British and South African governments. The latter had recently introduced the policy of apartheid and found the notion of a biracial couple ruling a neighboring country intolerable.

THE SENSE OF AN ENDING

PG13 • 1h 48m • UK 5/5, 5/6, 5/9, 5/10 • 7pm; 5/7 • 4pm Adapted from Julian Barnes award-winning novel. Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent) leads a reclusive and quiet existence until long buried secrets from his past force him to face the flawed recollections of his younger self, the truth about his first love (Charlotte Rampling) and the devastating consequences of past decisions.

PERSONAL SHOPPER

R • 1h 45m • France & Germany (some subtitles) 5/12, 5/13, 5/16, 5/17 • 7pm; 5/14 • 4pm Winner of "Best Director" at Cannes. Olivier Assayas, the internationally-acclaimed director of Clouds of Sils Maria and Summer Hours, returns with this ethereal and mysterious ghost story starring Kristen Stewart as a high-fashion personal shopper to the stars who is also a spiritual medium.

WILSON

R • 1h 34m • US 5/19, 5/20, 5/23, 5/24 7pm; 5/21 • 4pm Woody Harrelson stars as a lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged misanthrope who reunites with his estranged wife (Laura Dern) and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter (Isabella Amara) he has never met.

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.

Innovation + Leadership THE HEROIN EFFECT NR • 1h 18m • US

Thu., 5/25 • 7pm • Historic Theater The locally produced documentary returns. Post-film panel discussion/Q&A with the filmmakers, subjects of the film, and local treatment specialists.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners

Wildcard Movie JEREMIAH TOWER:

THE LAST MAGNIFICENT

R • 2h • US Thu., 5/11 • 7pm • Historic Theater From Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, this documentary explores the remarkable life one of the most controversial and influential figures in the history of American gastronomy.

Featuring interviews by Mario Batali, Ruth Reichl, and Martha Stewart.

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

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The Met @ The Music Hall

DER ROSENKAVALIER (R. STRAUSS)

Wildcard Movie THE BIG LEBOWSKI

Sat., 5/20 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater $27.50; $15 for 18 & under Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles as the Marschallin in this new production.

R • 1h 57m • US Fri., 5/26 • 8pm • Historic Theater The classic 1998 Coen Brothers film returns to the Historic Theater. Costumes are not required.

SERIES SPONSORS:

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

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:

NERUDA

R • 1h 47m • Chile (subtitled) 4/30 @ 4pm, 5/2, 5/4 • 7pm Selected for Telluride by the Sea 2016. Pablo Larraín’s (Jackie) portrait of the great Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s years of flight and exile after his 1948 denunciation of his government’s leadership. Starring Gael García Bernal and Luis Gnecco.

I CALLED HIM MORGAN

NR • 1h 32m • US 5/5, 5/6, 5/9, 5/11 • 7pm On a snowy night in February 1972, celebrated jazz musician Lee Morgan was shot dead by his wife Helen during a gig at a club in New York City. The murder sent shockwaves through the jazz community, and the memory of the event still haunts those who knew the Morgans.

FRANTZ

PG13 • 1h 53m • France & Germany (subtitled) 5/17, 5/25 • 7pm Set in Germany and France in the immediate aftermath of WWI, Frantz recalls the mourning period that follows great national tragedies as seen through the eyes of the war's "lost generation."

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.

Innovation + Leadership TED2017: THE FUTURE YOU - OPENING EVENT

Sun., 5/7 • 1pm • Loft A one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch as new TED Talks are presented for the first time in front of 1,500 TED attendees - who represent the world’s leading thinkers and doers in Vancouver, Canada.

Innovation + Leadership TED2017: THE FUTURE YOU - PRIZE EVENT Sun., 5/14 • 1pm • Loft Watch as the TED Prize winner receives a $1 million award towards a creative, bold wish to spark global change. By investing in a powerful idea every year, the TED Prize accelerates progress toward solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

PRESENTING SERIES SPONSOR: Veris Wealth Partners SPONSOR:

Film Club FORTY GUNS (1957)

NR • 1h 51m • US Tue., 5/16 • 7pm • Loft • $15 Stanwyck’s last big screen Western was shot on a tight budget in less than two weeks. Yet under the masterful direction of Sam Fuller, who also wrote the screenplay, and aided by Stanwyck’s nuanced, naturalistic performance, it’s a real stand out.

Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

TWELFTH NIGHT

OBSESSION

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Sun., 5/21 • 1pm • Loft $19; $15 for 18 & under Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity.

Sat., 5/27 • 1pm • Loft $19; $15 for 18 & under Jude Law (Closer, The Talented Mr. Ripley) stars in the stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film.

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From Mozart to Movie Scores, Introducing Students to the Symphony As the school year draws to a close, so too does the 22nd season of our beloved School Days Series (SDS). For many children, this was their first experience with live theater.

Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and support from our long-time corporate partner D.F. Richard Energy, we were able to fully subsidize the SDS experience for more than 600 students from two local Title I schools this year. The impact was significant, with teachers from one school noting, “our resources and the resources of our families are extremely limited, making it challenging for us to provide our students with field trip opportunities to enhance their learning experience. This was an incredibly meaningful experience...”

Kitchen Tour Tips & Tricks Our Kitchen Tour is taking place on Saturday, May 13 in the Little Harbour neighborhood in Portsmouth. These houses, located just steps away from downtown, feature some of the hottest kitchen design trends, created and built by local artisans. We’ve got some quick tips to help you have a great tour.

This month, as part of our partnership with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra, we’re featuring two interactive multimedia SDS performances with selections from Fantasia, Harry Potter, and other magical music. These performances teach kids how a symphony works together, and introduces them to the music in a fun and engaging way.

• Get your tickets early. Make sure to get your tickets before the day of the tour to get the best price and, added bonus, you’ll be able to skip the line at our B2W Box Office that morning.

It is strong collaborations with partners like these – and you – that enable us to fulfill our mission in the Seacoast community. To learn more about the School Days Series, visit TheMusicHall.org/Community, and check out our Sponsor Spotlight on D.F. Richard Energy and the SDS scholarship program.

• Plan your route. You can start at any of the houses on the tour by making your own route.

The Met at The Music Hall 2017-2018 Season Semiramide 3/10

Norma (Bellini) Sat., October 7 • 1pm Die Zauberflöte (Mozart) Sat., October 21 • 1pm* The Exterminating Angel (Adès) Sat., January 13, 2018 • 1pm* Tosca (Puccini) Sat., January 27, 2018 • 1pm L’Elisir d’Amore (Donizetti) Sat., February 10, 2018 • 12pm La Bohème (Puccini) Sat., February 24, 2018 • 12:30pm Semiramide (Rossini) Sat., March 10, 2018 • 1pm Così fan tutte (Mozart) Sat., March 31, 2018 • 1pm Luisa Miller (Verdi) Sat., April 14, 2018 • 12:30pm Cendrillon (Massenet) Sat., April 28, 2018 • 1pm * delayed broadcast

Opera Connection Season Preview Wed., September 27 • 5:30pm

(The Season Preview is free event, but tickets are required)

Die Zauberflöte Sat., October 21 • 11:30am Tosca Sat., January 27, 2018 • 11:30am La Bohème Sat., February 24, 2018 • 11am Luisa Miller Sat., April 14, 2018 • 11am

• Wear your walking shoes. The tour requires a bit of walking from house to house, you’ll want to make sure you have the right footwear.

• There are some great public parking lots right near the houses; check out the Parrott Ave. lot, the South Mill Pond lot, and the City Hall parking lots. For more information, go to ParkPortsmouth.com.

• Get a group together! Round up your friends and family and make a day of it in Portsmouth­­­—the perfect Mother’s Day celebration!

• Make lunch reservations in advance.

There are several fantastic restaurants right downtown that are perfect for a lunch break. Check out the Kitchen Tour map for some recommendations!

We hope to see you all on the tour!

Photo credit: GregWestPhotography.com

GET YOUR TICKETS!

26TH ANNUAL KITCHEN

TOUR

Saturday, May 13 • 10am-4pm • Portsmouth, NH

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Neruda 4pm

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The Little Prince 9:30am & 11:30am

A United Kingdom 7pm

A United Kingdom 7pm

The Sense of An Ending 7pm

First Saturday

Diane Rehm 7pm

Anita Shreve 7pm

Neruda 7pm

Neruda 7pm

Anita Shreve Post Event Book Signing 8pm

I Called Him Morgan Historic Tour 12:30pm 7pm The Sense of An Ending 7pm I Called Him Morgan 7pm

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TED2017: The Future NO FILM TONIGHT You - Opening Event 1pm The Sense of An Ending 4pm

Book Club Portwalk Place 6pm Rental Partner

Weekends with Yankee Launch Party 6pm

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TED2017: The Future NO FILM TONIGHT You - Prize Event 1pm

Personal Shopper 4pm

Magical Music! with The Sense of An the Portsmouth Ending 7pm Symphony Orchestra 10am & 12:30pm Historic Tour 5:30pm The Sense of An Ending 7pm

Box Office opens at 10am for member walk-up

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Jeremiah Tower: Personal Shopper The Last Magnificent 7pm 7pm

26th Annual Kitchen Tour: 2017 10am-4pm

Suzzy Roche and I Called Him Morgan Lucy Wainwright 7pm Roche 8pm

Personal Shopper 7pm

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Forty Guns (1957) 7pm

Frantz 7pm

Public On Sale at 12pm

Newmarket Jr./ Sr. High School presents Spring Concert 7pm

CreativeMornings PKX 8:30am

Der Rosenkavalier (R. Strauss) 12:30pm

Wilson 7pm

Wilson 7pm

Mokoomba 7:30pm

Tommy Caldwell 7pm

Alejandro Escovedo 8pm

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Wilson 7pm

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The Heroin Effect 7pm

The Big Lebowski 8pm

Obsession 1pm

Frantz 7pm

Alive And Kicking 7pm

Wilson 4pm

The Last Word 7pm

Dani Shapiro 7pm

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

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The Last Word 7pm

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The Last Word 7pm

Jordan Carlos 8pm

Alive And Kicking 7pm

Alive And Kicking 7pm

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

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

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School Days Series

Hilarity

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Tuesday, May 2 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Friday, June 2 • 8pm

The Little Prince

Jordan Carlos

Writers on a New England Stage

Hilarity

Tuesday, May 2 • 7pm

Saturday, June 3 • 8pm

Diane Rehm

Jay Leno

Writers in the Loft

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Wednesday, May 3 • 7pm

Saturday, June 3 • 8pm

Anita Shreve HD Broadcast

TED Cinema Experience: TED2017 Opening Event Sunday, May 7 • 1pm Rental Partner

Weekends with Yankee Launch Party Monday, May 8 • 6pm School Days Series

Magical Music! with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, May 9 • 10am & 12:30pm

Caitlin Canty HD Broadcast

TED Cinema Experience: The Future You - Highlights Exclusive Sunday, June 4 • 1pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

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

Heronfield Academy presents: 10th Year Celebration Concert

Peter Pan

Sunday, June 25 • 1pm Innovation + Leadership

International Ocean Film Tour Tuesday, June 27 • 7pm Innovation + Leadership

Digital Portsmouth: The Future of Transportation Thursday, June 29 • 5:30pm

JULY 2017 National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Salomé

Sunday, July 9 • 1pm Intimately Yours

Pink Martini

Monday, July 10 • 7:30pm

Wednesday, June 7 • 7pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche

Community Partner

Friday, July 14 • 8pm

26th Annual Kitchen Tour

Saturday, June 10 • 7pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series Friday, May 12 • 8pm

Saturday, May 13 • 10am-4pm • Portsmouth HD Broadcast

TED Cinema Experience: TED2017 Prize Event Sunday, May 14 • 1pm Film Club

Forty Guns (1957)

Tuesday, May 16 • 7pm Rental Partner

Newmarket Jr./Sr. High School presents Spring Concert Thursday, May 18 • 7pm Live @ the Loft

Mokoomba

Thursday, May 18 • 7:30pm Innovation + Leadership

Tommy Caldwell

Friday, May 19 • 7pm Met @ The Music Hall

Der Rosenkavalier (R. Strauss) Saturday, May 20 • 12:30pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Alejandro Escovedo

Saturday, May 20 • 8pm National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Twelfth Night

Sunday, May 21 • 1pm Innovation + Leadership

Dani Shapiro

Tuesday, May 23 • 7pm Innovation + Leadership

The Heroin Effect

Thursday, May 25 • 7pm National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Obsession

Saturday, May 27 • 1pm Rental Partner

Merchants of Doubt

Wednesday, May 31 • 6pm

Oyster River Middle School presents Silent Film Night Community Partner

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

Lucy Kaplansky Intimately Yours

The Mavericks

Saturday, July 15 • 8pm Writers in the Loft

Christina Baker Kline

Tuesday, July 18 • 7pm The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Intimately Yours

Amy Black: A Memphis Revue

Wednesday, June 14 • 7:30pm

Writers in the Loft

An Evening with Diana Krall

Saturday, July 22 • 8pm

Innovation + Leadership

Andrew Sean Greer

Thursday, June 15 • 7pm

Hilarity

Manal al-Sharif Hilarity

Morgan Miller

Friday, June 16 • 8pm

Monday, July 24 • 7pm

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

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

AUGUST 2017

Sunday, June 18 • 1pm

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead Live at the Loft

Angels in America Part 1: Millenium Approaches

Sunday, June 18 • 7:30pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

New Breed Brass Band

Sunday, August 6 • 1pm

Film Club

The Roosevelts

Tuesday, June 20 • 7pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Meet John Doe (1941)

Friday, August 11 • 8pm

Writers in the Loft

Patty Larkin

Wednesday, June 21 • 7pm

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Julia Glass

Community Partner

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

Fill The Hall

Saturday, June 24 • 9-5pm The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

BJ Barham

Saturday, June 24 • 8pm

Saturday, August 12 • 8pm

Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika Sunday, August 13 • 1pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

An Evening wtih Session Americana Friday, August 18 • 8pm

The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Secret Sisters

Saturday, August 26 • 8pm The District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series

Shinyribs

Thurday, August 31 • 8pm TheMusicHall.org

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ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO May 20

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Located in the heart of Portsmouth, Portwalk Place offers the very best in residential city living, hotels, and dining options, all within a 1-minute walk to the Music Hall. Make Portwalk Place a part of your next Portsmouth experience!

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