December 2019 Magazine

SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH ANNIE! NOW MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2019

THE MUSIC HALL presents THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE production of

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 22 SEASON SPONSORS TheMusicHall.org

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AN EVENING WITH GUSTER

Thu., April 2 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $45; $58

Boston-based, alternative rock band Guster returns to The Music Hall.

On sale to members: Sat., 11/23 at noon Non-members: Fri., 12/6 at noon

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HILARITY

JOSH TURNER

LEWIS BLACK: IT GETS BETTER EVERY DAY TOUR

Fri., May 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $58; $69

Sun., April 5 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $55; $65; $78

With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers.

Known as the king of the rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin.

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

THE FUTURE OF LOBSTER

LIVE AT THE LOFT

Tue., January 14 • 7pm • Loft • $10

Maine’s signature seafood and the lifeblood of its marine economy faces an uncertain future in the face of rising ocean temperatures.

NELLIE MCKAY

Fri., March 6 • 8pm • Loft • $25

Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay’s music—ever hard to categorize—features everything from vaudevillian ukulele to jazz piano to pop.

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

ANNE ENRIGHT

Wed., March 11 • 7pm • Loft • $41*

From the Man Booker Prize-winning bestselling author comes a brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter’s search to understand her mother's hidden truths.

HILARITY

LIVE AT THE LOFT

Sun., March 29 • 7pm • Loft • $22

Sat., June 6 • 8pm • Loft • $20

MATTEO LANE

Matteo Lane’s stand-up is all at once compelling, wacky, and unique.

RENTAL PARTNERS

AMY BLACK

As a singer, songwriter, and performer, Nashville-based Amy Black is known for her authenticity, versatility, and soulfulness.

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Eastern Propane & Oil presents MIKE MCDONALD’S 19TH ANNUAL COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA Fri., February 14 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Barrage 8 presents THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA Tue., March 31 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

Sweaty Turtle Entertainment presents “WON’T YOU HELP TO SING” - BENEFIT CONCERT TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING Fri., April 3 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater 2

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Tue., December 10 • 7pm • Loft $20; $15 for 18 & under

Tue., December 3 • 6:30pm • Loft $20; $15 for 18 & under

Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy, directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones).

HANSARD

See Olivier Award-winners Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen) in this brand new play from Simon Woods.

FIRST SATURDAY

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PRESENT LAUGHTER

Tue., December 17 • 6:30pm • Loft $20; $15 for 18 & under

Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy.

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on-sale event for members is Saturday, December 7. 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, December 21 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org.

HILARITY

JUSTIN WILLMAN

Fri., May 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater $36; VIP $86

Justin is the star and creator of the Netflix original series Magic for Humans. The L.A. Times calls him “a new breed of comic who's making magic cool again for grown-ups.”

THE LIVING ROOM: A COMEDY OF GRIEF HILARITY

Sat., February 29 • 7pm • Loft $20 advance; $25 day of show

A comedy about death, conceived in grief, birthed by Amrita Dhaliwal and Gemma Soldati. Two Accountants of Death work tirelessly to record the death toll, while the occupational hazards wear on them as they learn the meaning of life and death.

CURATOR’S CORNER

WHAT A MAGICAL AND WONDERFUL YEAR 2019 HAS BEEN! PATRICIA LYNCH, Executive Director Ever the bustling theater, The Music Hall and the Loft held hundreds of events this year, hosting comedic legends, awardwinning authors, record-breaking musicians, and knockout events like Concert in the Lot and Telluride by the Sea. Every year, we strive to be better and help our community more. We collected over 8,000 pounds of food and raised over $6,000 in donations for Gather’s Summer Meals 4 Kids program during our Fill the Hall event. The School Days Series turned

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25 this year and delighted thousands of kids through the joys of live theater. And we’ll end the year on a high note thanks to you and the Give the Gift of Magic program. With a special welcome and thank you to Hampton Ford Hyundai for coming

on as the sponsor, we hope to hit our goal to allow more local families in need and veterans than ever to see the show!

But the year isn’t over yet. Don’t miss the heartwarming and hilarious production of Annie—it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends! Juston McKinney will hit the stage again for three nights of comedy in his annual end of the year wrap-up. And ring in the new year with us and the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra at New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops!

As many of you know, after 15 years I’ll be leaving for personal endeavors in June 2020, but The Music Hall will continue to thrive with its talented board, staff, and team of volunteers—I can’t wait to watch alongside all of you.

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ON STAGE THE MUSIC HALL presents THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE production of

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 22

Don't miss this hilarious and heartwarming story of a merry and cheerful orphan girl finding a home for Christmas with Oliver Warbucks, a billionaire who is trying to do good.

Featuring Sally Struthers in her Broadway Tour reprisal of Miss Hannigan.

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WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

PREVIEWS Wed., 11/27 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Wed., 12/4 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Wed., 12/11 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Wed., 12/18 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Thu., 12/5 • 7:30pm

Thu., 12/12 • 7:30pm

Thu., 12/19 • 7:30pm

Fri., 11/29 • 2pm

Fri., 12/6 • 7:30pm

Fri., 12/13 • 7:30pm

Fri., 12/20 • 7:30pm

OPENING NIGHT Fri., 11/29 • 7:30pm

Sat., 12/7 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Sat., 12/14 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Sat., 12/21 • 2pm & 7:30pm

Sun., 12/8 • 12pm & 4:30pm

Sun., 12/15 • 12pm & 4:30pm

Sun., 12/22 • 10am & 2pm

Sat. 11/30 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., 12/1 • 12pm & 4:30pm

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Meredith Village Savings Bank; Northeast Delta Dental; The Financial Advisors

HERE & NOW

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We Love You, Miss Hannigan!

Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan, 2012 Pittsburgh CLO production of Annie. Photo by Matt Polk.

The spectacular Sally Struthers returns to The Music Hall in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Annie this month, and we couldn’t wait to catch up with her! Sally is a two-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner for her performance in the groundbreaking TV series All in the Family. Her credits include, but are not limited to, 9 to 5, Gloria, Still Standing, and Gilmore Girls.

In addition to the several Broadway roles, Sally played the coveted role of Miss Hannigan for the 20th Anniversary National Tour of Annie. In 2017, Sally has graced our stage before as Martha Watson in White Christmas. Sally will reprise her Broadway Tour role as Miss Hannigan, absolutely stealing the show as the villainous orphanage director whose change of heart comes just in time for Christmas.

We're so excited to have you back on our stage for Annie! What are you most looking forward to about this show?

Children and animals are my two favorite groups on the planet; being part of the Annie cast

C&J Keeps on Giving Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! Have you made your holiday plans yet? Put up your decorations? Surely you’ve secured your tickets to Annie. If you’ve got tickets to Opening Night on Friday, November 29, you are in for a special treat.

As has become tradition, C&J Bus Lines, the Presenting Sponsor of the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall, will be giving out custom ornaments celebrating

provides me with both.

our partnership. Last year’s “sleigh bus”

You're reprising your role as Miss Hannigan. What is your favorite part about playing her?

adorable. Reserve a place of pride on your

After 35 years of reaching out to aid the hungry and disenfranchised children of the world, it is delicious to play a woman who can’t stand children.

ornament was so clever—and absolutely tree for this year's design.

Even if you can’t join us for Opening

Do you have any family traditions for the holidays? How does theater play into the holiday season?

Night, you can still benefit from C&J’s

My family has always sung carols before opening our Christmas presents and now my daughter

patrons with coupons good for $20 off

has carried on that tradition with her friends. Being active in show business has always made it

round-trip travel aboard their executive

difficult for me to get home for the holidays, but in my 72 years of life, I have missed only 4 times

class service to New York City. Check

being at home with my family in Portland, Oregon.

your ticket envelope when you collect

What can we all expect for this Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall production of Annie?

I have learned over my almost two decades of performing at The Ogunquit Playhouse that an audience can expect sheer perfection when they attend any one of their productions. In the case

generosity. They’re providing Annie

your tickets at the B2W Box Office or in the mail. More details are available on the coupon.

of Annie, the audience experiences children, a dog, Christmas, and LOVE. Merry Christmas,

Good seats are still available for this

everybody!

heartwarming holiday musical so be sure

Join us for a healthy dose of love, laughter, and lasting memories at Annie this year with Sally,

a smile), and share in the hilarity.

to gather the gang, get fully dressed (with

friends, and family.

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ON STAGE

HILARITY JUSTON

MCKINNEY: LAST LAUGH 2019

Fri., December 27 • 8pm; Sat., December 28 • 7pm; Sun., December 29 • 6pm • Historic Theater • $26 End the year with laughter as the Seacoast’s own Juston McKinney performs three shows at The Music Hall.

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EVENING SPONSORS:

Eastern Bank; Petersen Engineering; Prime Buchholz & Associates; Regal Limousine Services

ON STAGE

THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE POPS! WITH THE PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Tue., December 31 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $30 (No discounts)

Rediscover the glamour of New Year’s Eve with a luscious Holiday Pops Concert, guaranteed to sweep you up in the evening.

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ON SCREEN MEDIA PARTNERS:

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ONE NIGHT ONLY

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Tue., December 3 • 6:30pm • Loft • GA $20; $15 for 18 & under

HANSARD NR

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1h 40m

Tue., December 10 • 7pm • Loft • GA $20; $15 for 18 & under

Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy directed by Nicholas Hytner stars Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (NTL: Young Marx), David Moorst (NTL: Allelujah!), and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles).

1988. Robin Hesketh returns home to his wife of 30 years, Diana. As the day draws on what starts as gentle ribbing of marital sparring quickly turns to blood-sport. Starring Olivier Award-winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Crown).

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GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) NR

3h 1m

Tue., December 17 • 6:30pm • Loft • GA $20; $15 for 18 & under Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy. Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire, and loneliness.

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3h 58m • US

Sun., December 29 2pm Loft GA $15 (no passes) This Civil War epic went from bestselling book to box-office blockbuster, winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture. Relive Scarlett and Rhett’s romance, Hattie McDaniel’s history-making performance, and the controversies that still surround the film.

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DON'T MISS! MET AT THE MUSIC HALL AKHNATEN (GLASS) 3h 56m Sat., January 4 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical re-imagining of ancient Egypt.

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ON SCREEN

FILM CLUB

SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa

Just Announced: Our Next Film Club Series Starting in January 2020 MURDERERS (GREAT ACTORS KILL PEOPLE) Hosted by Kent Stephens Subscription (series of six): $75; Individual Ticket: $15

This winter we bring you six murderers, played by some of the cinema’s biggest stars, many in award-winning performances. Starting with Fritz Lang’s far-ahead-of-its time M, the classic blueprint for the serial killer film, each month you’ll cozy up to a different monster whose shoes some outstanding actor wanted to walk around in. Five of our six homicidal anti-heroes are inspired by real people; with veteran acting teacher Kent Stephens as host, we’ll learn how Peter Lorre, Nicole Kidman, Jeremy Irons, Charlize Theron, Martin Sheen, and Kathleen Turner prepped to play these perps. If things get too scary, remember: we serve drinks…

About the Host: Kent Stephens Director/playwright/performer Kent Stephens is a professional theatre artist and movie aficionado who has staged over 200 productions in the American regional theatre and off-Broadway. He has run theatre programs, taught acting, or been guest artist at University of Minnesota, Emerson, Cornell, Carleton, and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Kent has previously hosted series for the Film Club on Orson Welles, great comics, and Westerns, and for Telluride by the Sea, a series of film noir.

MONSTER (2003)

M (1931)

R • 1h 49m • US Tue., February 18 • 7pm • Loft

NR • 1h 39m • Germany (subtitles) Tue., January 21 • 7pm • Loft

REVERSAL OF FORTUNE (1990) Tue., March 24 • 7pm • Loft

BADLANDS (1973)

PG • 1h 34m • US Tue., May 19 • 7pm • Loft

R • 1h 51m • US

TO DIE FOR (1995)

R • 1h 46m • US Tue., April 21 • 7pm • Loft

BODY HEAT (1981)

R • 1h 53m • US Tue., June 16 • 7pm • Loft

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HERE & NOW Join Us in Welcoming Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra's New Executive Director Earlier this year, the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) became our resident orchestra, and Susanne Powers became PSO’s executive director.

We sat down with Susanne to talk about the partnership and the New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops event on December 31.

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Send Off 2019 with One Last Laugh!

‘Tis the season to be jolly! We are so excited to be hosting the very funny Juston McKinney for our traditional Last Laugh at the end of December (12/27, 28, 29). His three shows sold out quickly last year so don’t wait to make him part of your holiday plans; you won’t want to miss him! Our Deputy Programming Director, Thérèse LaGamma, caught up with Juston to talk about his process.

How do you prepare for a show?

Ideally I take an afternoon nap, which my wife thinks is ridiculous because I’m a grown man. So now I tell her I’m meditating and lay there with my eyes

How has becoming The Music Hall’s resident orchestra made a difference in the PSO’s program?

closed. For some reason she’s okay with

The support and recognition of the

Probably stress and pressure. Knowing on January 1st that I have to write an all new show for

Portsmouth Symphony as The Music Hall’s resident orchestra means both organizations can work towards a common goal: to present the community with concerts of such a high level that the experience can truly become transformative and leave a lasting and positive impact on the culture of

that.

What inspires your writing?

The Music Hall by the end of the year really gets the creative juices flowing.

Tell us about your writing process. Is there somewhere special you go to write?

I just observe and record what I see and what people around me do. I spend a lot of time at my local coffee shop, which ironically as I write this, is closed today. Living in a small town can be like the movie My Cousin Vinny when the whole store was closed because they had the flu.

There was a note on the coffee shop that read, “recovering from a crazy wedding, we’ll be back tomorrow.” So will I.

Portsmouth.

Do you test out your material at home?

What are you most looking forward to at the New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops?

Unfortunately, being a stand-up comedian living in Newmarket, there are not many places to get

What’s not to love? The glamour, the champagne, the waltzes! An event like

up on stage, so I often have to use my family as a test audience. My kids usually laugh; my wife rarely does. I think deep down she wants a refund on this marriage. I tell her if she had a two drink minimum she might laugh more.

this is long overdue in Portsmouth, and it

Tell us what you are currently reading?

will be the best entertainment and classy

Healing Back Pain by Dr. Sarno, as I recently hurt my back. Thousands of people have cured their

fun you will find anywhere. John Page is

back pain just by reading this book and believing in it. I am trying my best to believe in it, as it

a masterful musician and his charisma

cost only $9.99 and that’s less than one co-pay.

will bring the house down well before midnight! This concert is an exciting new project for both PSO and The Music Hall and is a wonderful example of how the two organizations can collaborate to provide a sparkling opportunity for our community to ring in the new year.

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You’ll be bringing your popular end of the year show to The Music Hall this December. What are you most excited about?

I’m always excited about building this show every year with the visual slides. The first time I do it will be at The Music Hall, and it is all new material from the previous year so it’s exciting to see it all come together.

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HERE & NOW Engaging Seniors As we are all aging, we’re well aware of the challenges of staying engaged. Seniors want to stay active, be involved, feel connected, and continue to learn and surround ourselves with age diversity. The Music Hall is the perfect setting for that.

By expanding on the ways in which we build inclusion, we can better serve seniors who are lonely and isolated, who are more likely to struggle with physical and or mental health issues.

A number of programs are created with our more mature audiences in mind.

Whether it be literary, film, music, or theater, we aim to bring in diversity.

Clubs and opportunities to join in conversation provide vehicles for life-long learning goals, offering community and inspiration.

This year we’ve expanded our Give the Gift of Magic program for Annie to include Easterseals of New Hampshire.

They will help us distribute tickets to those more vulnerable seniors and their caretakers, facilitating a fun and heartwarming excursion during the (sometimes difficult) holiday season.

Susan Silsby, SVP, Programs, Easterseals NH, VT, ME reminded us how important this is, noting, “Partnerships like this help Easterseals live our mission of helping individuals with disabilities and other special needs, to have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their own communities.”

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Membership Makes a Great Gift: Be One AND Give One! Give the best gift of the year with a membership to The Music Hall. Don’t give “stuff” and “things.” This holiday season give an experience that will delight long after the curtain has closed. If you’re looking for great gifts, if you’re considering upgrading your membership, or if you haven’t yet officially joined The Music Hall family, this is the time to “Be One and Gift One.” From now until December 31, when you purchase, upgrade, or renew your membership, The Music Hall will send a complimentary Friend-level membership ($50 value) to someone on your holiday shopping list. You pick a special person on your list who isn’t already a member, and we’ll do the rest. It’s as easy as that!

A gift that keeps on giving all year long, membership means access to advanced ticket purchase opportunities; special discounts at 40+ businesses around Portsmouth; an invitation to the Up Next celebration of members, sponsors, and volunteers; a copy of our monthly magazine mailed to your home; and insider news emails with announcements and deals.

This is the perfect time to start new traditions for you and yours as part of The Music Hall's family. For more information or to take advantage of this great offer, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or go online to TheMusicHall.org.

Happy Holidays from The Music Hall Staff!

And every night at the theater, seniors enjoying the freedom and flexibility of retirement make up 75% of our dedicated cadre of volunteers. As they bustle about the theater providing more than 23,000 hours of service annually, these volunteers are making connections, staying active, and seeing great shows and films. We are grateful for this invaluable service; we couldn’t do what we do without this team!

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Hitting the Road with Our Sponsors

THIS MONTH’S MEMBER EVENTS

Have you ever noticed that once something has been brought to your attention, you see it everywhere? When Summit Supply signed on as a Corporate Sponsor in January, we were thrilled to welcome them aboard. Ever since, we’ve been seeing that distinct red and black logo over and over, at all our favorite restaurants, and even on the road. You may be noticing it too, especially since they’ve graciously decked out the back of five of their trucks with advertisements for our holiday show, Annie.

DIRECTOR'S CLUB ANNIE OPENING NIGHT PARTY Fri., 11/29 • 10pm The Loft

BOOK CLUB:

Owner Tom Kunysz and crew are always ready to share their resources to support The Music Hall in any way possible. Summit Supply even shares the complimentary tickets we make available to Corporate Sponsors, using them to recognize and reward employees. These Music Hall tickets must be motivational, as Summit Supply’s outstanding service just keeps getting better and better!

With their fleet of more than a dozen trucks, Summit Supply serves more than 900 customers in the restaurant, hospitality, and institutional trades. Established in 1980, they specialize in ware-washing, cleaning, on-premise laundry, and paper products. They offer an extensive line of environmentally preferable products, including products independently certified by Green Seal and the United States EPA, making it easier for The Music Hall to work towards our own green initiative goals.

A SPOOL OF BLUE THREAD

BY ANNE TYLER Mon., 12/9 • 6pm Portwalk Place

DIRECTOR’S CLUB:

THE ONE HUNDRED CLUB Tue., 12/10 • 5:30pm 100 Market Street

For more information, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org

To learn more about Summit Supply, visit them online at SummitSupply.us 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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LEGEND

DECEMBER 2019 Schedule subject to change

At the Historic Theater At the Loft Show & Tell discussion follows the film

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A Midsummer Night's Dream 6:30pm

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Book Club 6pm

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HANUKKAH BEGINS NO FILM TONIGHT

Present Laughter 6:30pm

BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Theater

Annie 10am & 2pm

Annie 2pm & 7:30pm

Annie 7:30pm

BOX OFFICE CLOSED NO FILM TONIGHT

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Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019 8pm

Annie 2pm & 7:30pm

Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019 7pm

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

NEW YEAR'S DAY

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First Saturday On Sale

Gone with the Wind (1939) 2pm NO FILM TONIGHT Comedy

Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019 6pm

BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Music

New Year's Eve Champagne Pops! with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra 8pm

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Broadcast

Akhnaten (Glass) 1pm

AT A GLANCE

B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

DECEMBER

JANUARY

MARCH

The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents

Intimately Yours

Opera Connection

Wed., November 27 - Sun., December 22

Wednesday, January 29 • 7:30pm

Saturday, March 7 • 11:30am

Annie

Mat Kearney

Agrippina

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Intimately Yours

Met at The Music Hall

Tuesday, December 3 • 6:30pm

Thursday, January 30 • 7:30pm

Saturday, March 7 • 1pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Richard Thompson

Agrippina (Handel)

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Live at the Loft

School Days Series

Tuesday, December 10 • 7pm

Friday, January 31 • 8pm

Tuesday, March 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Hansard

Lucy Kaplansky

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Present Laughter

Tuesday, December 17 • 6:30pm Hilarity

Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019 Friday, December 27 • 8pm; Saturday, December 28 • 7pm; Sunday, December 29 • 6pm

Rental Partner

FEBRUARY Rental Partner

The Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings

Saturday, February 1 • 5pm & 8pm Live at the Loft

Film Club

John Gorka

Sunday, December 29 • 2pm

Opera Connection

Gone with the Wind (1939) The Music Hall Presents

New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops! with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, December 31 • 8pm

JANUARY Met at The Music Hall

Akhnaten (Glass)

Friday, February 7 • 8pm

Porgy and Bess

Saturday, February 8 • 11:30am Met at The Music Hall

Porgy and Bess (Gershwin)

Saturday, February 8 • 1pm Intimately Yours

Citizen Cope

Tuesday, February 11 • 7:30pm

Saturday, January 4 • 1pm

Intimately Yours

Wildcard

Wednesday, February 12 • 7:30pm

Reel Rock Film Tour 14

Thursday, January 9 • 7pm

Dog Loves Books

Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph Rental Partner

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Wed., March 11 & Thu., March 12 • 7pm Writers in the Loft

Anne Enright

Wednesday, March 11 • 7pm The Music Hall Presents

Welcome to Night Vale

Friday, March 13 • 8pm Opera Connection

Der Fliegende Holländer

Saturday, March 14 • 11:30am Met at The Music Hall

Der Fliegende Holländer (Wagner) Saturday, March 14 • 1pm Innovation + Leadership

CreativeMornings PKX

Friday, March 20 • 8:30am The Music Hall Presents

The Moth Mainstage

Saturday, March 21 • 8pm Film Club

Reversal of Fortune (1990)

Met at The Music Hall

Eastern Propane & Oil present Mike McDonald’s 19th Annual Comedy Extravaganza

Saturday, January 11 • 1pm

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The Pout-Pout Fish

Saturday, February 15 • 8pm

Rental Partner

Wozzeck (Berg) Hilarity

Carmen Lynch

Saturday, January 11 • 8pm

Friday, February 14 • 7:30pm

Juanito Pascual Trio Film Club

Innovation + Leadership

Monster (2003)

Tuesday, January 14 • 7pm

Innovation + Leadership

The Future of Lobster

Tuesday, February 18 • 7pm

Writers on a New England Stage

CreativeMornings PKX

Thursday, January 16 • 7pm

Hilarity

David Blight

Friday, February 21 • 8:30am

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief

Sunday, January 19 • 1pm

Intimately Yours

All My Sons Film Club

M (1931)

Saturday, February 29 • 7pm

Bobby McFerrin

Saturday, February 29 • 8pm

Tuesday, January 21 • 7pm Innovation + Leadership

CreativeMornings PKX

Friday, January 24 • 8:30am Rental Partner

Another Tequila Sunrise, LLC presents: An Evening of Eagles Music Saturday, January 25 • 7:30pm

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Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm School Days Series

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents The Romantic Hero Sunday, March 29 • 3pm Hilarity

Matteo Lane

Sunday, March 29 • 7pm Rental Partner

Barrage 8 presents The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Tuesday, March 31 • 7:30pm

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Nellie McKay

Friday, March 6 • 8pm

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