January 2020 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2020

Writers on a New England Stage

DAVID BLIGHT 1/16 Innovation + Leadership

DANI SHAPIRO 1/27 Intimately Yours

MAT KEARNEY 1/29 Intimately Yours

RICHARD THOMPSON 1/30* *ON THE COVER

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ALREADY ON SALE!

INTIMATELY YOURS

CHRIS BOTTI

LAKE STREET DIVE

Thu., March 5 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $62; $85

SOLD OUT: Fri., April 10 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $45; $52; $58 SECOND SHOW ADDED: Mon., April 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $45; $52; $58

Botti is a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy of being onstage is infectious.

Come as you are and sing along as the band performs a revue of their 16year catalog of songs. Deep cuts, works in progress, and fan favorites, all sung around a grand piano.

INTIMATELY YOURS

INTIMATELY YOURS

MELISSA ETHERIDGE: THE MEDICINE SHOW

INTIMATELY YOURS

THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH

Tue., April 14 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $55; $84; $105

Sun., May 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $35; $42

The Grammy Award-winning Melissa Etheridge returns with The Medicine Show, an album of renewal, of reconciliation, and of reckoning.

A masterful songwriter and guitarist with a stage presence that is nothing short of electrifying.

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BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMAS

Loft • $20; $15 for 18 & under

GISELLE Sun., Feb. 16 • 4pm SWAN LAKE Sun., Mar. 15 • 4pm ROMEO & JULIET Sun., Mar. 29 • 1pm JEWELS Sun., May 3 • 4pm

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DIVING DEEP: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MIKE DEGRUY Thu., February 6 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15

After explorer and filmmaker Mike deGruy died, his wife and filmmaking partner made a film that celebrates his career and highlights the need for exploration.

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2020 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

Sat., Feb. 1 - Thu., Feb. 6 • Loft • $13

With all three categories offered—Animated, Live Action, and Documentary—this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)!

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THE DOORS: BREAK ON THRU

A CELEBRATION OF RAY MANZAREK

Thu., Feb. 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13

A hybrid live concert and documentary capturing a 2016 tribute performance in Los Angeles, CA by surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger alongside a cast of all-star guest musicians.

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DANI SHAPIRO

Mon., January 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13.75*

Bestselling author Dani Shapiro reveals the family secret unveiled by a genealogy test, in conversation with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, a book on trauma’s effect on the body.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

BRIAN GREENE

ERIK LARSON

Thu., March 26 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13.75*

Thu., February 20 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13.75*

From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author comes a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity’s search for purpose.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake delivers a fresh and compelling portrait of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz.

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IL CINEMA RITROVATO ON TOUR

Each summer, the Cineteca di Bologna presents a nine-day film festival, featuring restored films, early silent cinema, and director portraits. For a second year, Il Cinema Ritrovato On Tour will be bringing some of these classic international films to NH!

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PMAC and Tangram 3DS present PMAC JAZZ NIGHT: CELEBRATING BIRD, BRUBECK, AND CT Fri. & Sat., March 13 & 14 • 7pm & 9pm • Loft

CURATOR’S CORNER WHAT’S COOKING IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thérèse LaGamma, Deputy Director of Programming & Performing Arts Curator As we ring in the new year, it’s important to take the time to reflect on what we are grateful for. I am personally thankful to those of you who continue to include The Music Hall in your plans. A big shout-out to my Music Hall colleagues who work passionately behind the scenes to deliver quality experiences.

We’re cooking up some tasty dishes these days. Iconic music legend Richard Thompson brings his unforgettable guitar playing and songs to town on Thursday, January 30. Citizen Cope returns on Tuesday, February 11 with his unique melding of hip hop, folk, soul, and blues sounds. You won't want to miss our Mardi Gras funk party when New Orleans sensation Galactic takes the stage on Wednesday, February 12.

Several artists are making their first appearances on our stage this year: Lake Street Dive will hit the stage with their dynamite sound for two shows in April; Nashville-based country music artist and youngest member inducted to Grand Ole Opry, Josh Turner performs for us on Sunday, April 5; The Tallest Man On Earth brings his electrifying live show to Portsmouth on Sunday, May 10; and comedian magician and star of Netflix’s Magic for Humans Justin Willman will wow us with his talents as part of our Hilarity series on Friday, May 15. The magic continues with the return of Grammy Award-winners Melissa Etheridge and Chris Botti. Thank you for your continued support. Come enjoy an old favorite or sample something new! *Check website for ticket package details TheMusicHall.org 3

ON STAGE INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

DANI SHAPIRO

Mon., January 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater $13.75 plus cost of book* Bestselling author Dani Shapiro reveals the family secret unveiled by a genealogy test, in conversation with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, a book on trauma’s effect on the body.

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SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank

INTIMATELY YOURS

MAT KEARNEY (ACOUSTIC)

Wed., January 29 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $38; $42 Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City of Black & White album with Mat Kearney’s favorite songs and extensive, award-winning catalog in a rare, intimate acoustic performance.

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RICHARD THOMPSON

Thu., January 30 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $32; $45; $125 (VIP Package) The Grammy Award-nominated legend Richard Thompson returns to The Music Hall with his folk/ rock songwriting and jaw-dropping guitar playing.

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ON STAGE WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

DAVID BLIGHT

Thu., January 16 • 7pm • Historic Theater $13.75 plus cost of book* The famous abolitionist, writer, and orator comes alive again in David Blight’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography and one of The New York Times’ Best Books of the year.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN: PRESENTING SPONSOR: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

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EVENING SPONSOR: Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

THE FUTURE OF LOBSTER

Tue., January 14 • 7pm • Loft • GA $10

HILARITY CARMEN

Maine’s signature seafood and the lifeblood of its marine economy faces an uncertain future in the face of rising ocean temperatures. Dr. David Fields is a senior research scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences who is helping to understand the current changes and what they mean for the future.

LYNCH

Sat., January 11 • 8pm • Loft • $22

30 minute presentation with Q&A to follow.

Carmen Lynch is based in NYC and has been featured on a string of late night shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan.

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INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX Fri., January 24 • 8:30am • Loft Free, RSVP required

CreativeMornings Portsmouth is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Every meeting features a local speaker on the month’s topic, with breakfast snacks and drinks provided.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank Photo: RayaOnAssignment.com

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LIVE AT THE LOFT LUCY

KAPLANSKY

Fri., January 31 • 8pm • Loft • $25

Lucy possesses a rare vocal talent that blends genres and styles, making her one of the most sought-after harmony singers. Her own acoustic concerts are stripped-down and spontaneous.

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UPCOMING SHOWS IN 2020 INTIMATELY YOURS CITIZEN

COPE

INTIMATELY YOURS GALACTIC

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE BRIAN

EVENING SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSOR:

GREENE

Tue., February 11 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Thu., February 20 • 7pm • Historic Theater With his unique brand of urban-folk, Citizen Celebrate Mardi Gras with this renowned New From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author comes a captivating Cope takes us all on a journey with his latest Orleans-based instrumental group known for exploration of deep time and humanity’s search record and his trademark “unexpected flashes of their progressive brand of electronic funk pop for purpose. beauty” (Rolling Stone). ‘n’ roll.

EVENING SPONSORS: Bluedrop Water; Clear Eye Photo; The Green Room; Popzup Popcorn

INTIMATELY YOURS BOBBY

MCFERRIN

Sat., February 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater Ten-time Grammy Award winner and “Don’t Worry Be Happy” creator invites you to sing along and join in on a spontaneous adventure fueled by out-of-this-world music!

EVENING SPONSORS: Churchill’s Garden Center; Clear Eye Photo; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA; Wells Fargo Advisors

Clear Eye Photo; Mad*Pow

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EVENING WITH BRUCE HORNSBY AND YMUSIC Sun., March 1 • 7pm • Historic Theater

INTIMATELY YOURS CHRIS

BOTTI

Thu., March 5 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

The creatively insatiable pianist and singersongwriter’s collaborations with the likes of Bon Iver, and innovative re-imaginings of roots and jazz, have made for a multi-faceted ride.

Botti is a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy of being onstage is infectious.

EVENING SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS:

Avery Insurance; Clear Eye Photo

Avery Insurance; Clear Eye Photo; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA; Wells Fargo Advisors

THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

THE MOTH MAINSTAGE THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE

Fri., March 13 • 8pm • Historic Theater The live recording of the mysterious podcast about a fictional desert town of Night Vale, a show of community updates and hooded figures with nods to Stephen King.

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Sat., March 21 • 8pm • Historic Theater True Stories, Told Live, No Notes. This flagship program featuring a mix of national voices makes its return to The Music Hall for one magical night.

EVENING SPONSORS:

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE ERIK

LARSON

Thu., March 26 • 7pm • Historic Theater

The #1 NY Times bestselling author of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake delivers a fresh and compelling portrait of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz.

The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites; Petersen Engineering; Riverworks Printing

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

SERIES SPONSORS: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

MEDIA PARTNER:

UPCOMING SHOWS IN 2020 INTIMATELY YOURS

AN EVENING WITH GUSTER

Thu., April 2 • 8pm • Historic Theater

INTIMATELY YOURS ANGÉLIQUE

KIDJO

Sat., April 4 • 8pm • Historic Theater

INTIMATELY YOURS JOSH

TURNER

Sun., April 5 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Guster returns to the Historic Theater with an acoustic set featuring string musicians, and improv comedians to open the show.

Angélique Kidjo’s reinterpreted version of the With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Talking Heads’ Remain in Light adds electrifying Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of rhythms and African guitars. country music’s most recognizable hit-makers.

EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo; Eastern Bank;

EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo;

EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo;

Churchill's Garden Center

Daystar, Inc.; TD Bank; TMS Architects

Flōte; Harbour Women's Health; Marcom4

INTIMATELY YOURS LAKE

STREET DIVE

Fri., April 10 • 8pm • Historic Theater (Sold Out) Mon., April 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater

INTIMATELY YOURS MELISSA

ETHERIDGE

HILARITY LEWIS

BLACK

Tue., April 14 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

Fri., May 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater

Sing along as the band performs a revue of their 16-year catalog of songs.

The Grammy Award winner returns to The Music Hall with The Medicine Show, an album of healing.

EVENING SPONSORS:

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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.

Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Co.; Clear Eye Photo; Popzup Popcorn

INTIMATELY YOURS

THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH

Sun., May 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater A masterful songwriter and guitarist with a stage presence that is nothing short of electrifying.

Avery Insurance; Clear Eye Photo; Harbour Women's Health; Troiano Wealth Advisory Group

HILARITY JUSTIN

WILLMAN

Fri., May 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater Named the “freshest and funniest magician working today,” Justin is the star of Netflix’s Magic for Humans and a writer for shows like America's Got Talent and The Goldbergs.

Harbour Women's Health

HILARITY WHOSE

LIVE ANYWAY?

Wed., June 10 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater All the fun of the TV show but LIVE in the Historic Theater and completely improvised, based on your suggestions!

EVENING SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo

INTIMATELY YOURS SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS:

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HILARITY SERIES SPONSORS: TheMusicHall.org

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ON SCREEN

Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders

HISTORIC THEATER

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

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MARRIAGE STORY R

• 2h 16m • US 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/7, 1/8 • 7pm Noah Baumbach weaves his dark comedy with tragic romance, following a New York director/playwright (Adam Driver) and actress (Scarlett Johansson) as they dissolve their once happy union with aid from some seen-it-all lawyers (Laura Dern, Ray Liotta, and Alan Alda) and the concerned family (Julie Hagerty, Merritt Wever).

Baumbach brings his gift for precise observation of human behavior to this bi-coastal, artistic couple untangling their lives from one another while raising their son.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PG

• 1h 48m • US 1/10 • 3pm; 1/10, 1/11, 1/14 • 7pm Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in this timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After Junod, a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbor.

THE IRISHMAN R

• 3h 29m • US 1/12, 1/26 • 3pm This biographical crime thriller from Martin Scorsese follows Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) as he recalls his past years working for the Bufalino crime family.

Now older, the WWII veteran once again reflects on his most prolific hits and, in particular, considers his involvement with his good friend Jimmy Hoffa’s (Al Pacino) disappearance in 1975. Also starring Joe Pesci.

PAIN AND GLORY R

• 1h 53m • Spain (subtitles) 1/17 • 3pm; 1/17, 1/21, 1/22 • 7pm This latest film from Pedro Almodóvar tells of a series of re-encounters experienced

by Salvador Mallo (Antonio Banderas), a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the ‘60s when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the ‘80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense; writing as the only therapy to forget the unforgettable; the early discovery of cinema; and the void, the infinite void that creates the incapacity to keep on making films. Also starring Penelope Cruz.

HARRIET PG13

• 2h 5m • US 1/24 • 3pm; 1/24, 1/28 • 7pm Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s (Cynthia Erivo) escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

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See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

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JUDY PG13

• 1h 58m • UK 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9 • 7pm Winter 1968: showbiz legend Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. As she battles with management, charms musicians, and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of “the world’s greatest entertainer.”

FANTASTIC FUNGI NR

• 1h 21m • US 1/10, 1/16 • 7pm; 1/19 • 3pm This consciousness-shifting film, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet.

Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists we become aware of the beauty, intelligence, and solutions the fungi kingdom offer us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. Narrated by Brie Larson.

THE LIGHTHOUSE R

• 1h 49m • US 1/17, 1/18, 1/22, 1/23 • 7pm From Robert Eggers, the visionary filmmaker behind the modern horror masterpiece The Witch, comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.

PARASITE R

• 2h 12m • South Korea (subtitles) 1/24, 1/25, 1/28, 1/29, 1/30 • 7pm Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer, Okja) brings his work home to Korea in this pitch-black modern fairytale. Meet the Park family: the picture of aspirational wealth. And the Kim family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or fate, these families are brought together and the Kims sense a golden opportunity. Soon, a symbiotic relationship forms—the Kims provide “indispensable” luxury services while the Parks obliviously bankroll their entire household. When a parasitic interloper threatens the Kims’ newfound comfort, a savage, underhanded battle for dominance breaks out, threatening to destroy the fragile ecosystem between the Kims and the Parks.

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NR • 1h 39m • Germany (subtitles) Tue., January 21 • 7pm • Loft Subscriptions: $75; Individual Tickets: GA $15 (no passes) When a child killer proves bad for business, the Berlin underworld capture the creep and try him themselves.

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ONE NIGHT ONLY

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SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing

LES MISÉRABLES: THE STAGED CONCERT ON SCREEN 3h

WESTERN STARS PG

Fri., January 3 & Sun., January 5 • 3pm Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)

Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sold-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre, featuring an allstar cast.

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BECOMING NOBODY NR

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Thu., January 23 • 7pm • Historic Theater GA $13

REEL ROCK FILM TOUR 14 NR

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Thu., January 9 • 7pm • Historic Theater GA $15 (no passes) One of climbing’s greatest celebrations returns with a new collection of world premiere films.

NAT'L THEATER OF LONDON HD BROADCAST

MET AT THE MUSIC HALL

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The film offers fans the world over their only opportunity to see Springsteen perform all 13 songs on the album, backed up by a band and a full orchestra, under the cathedral ceiling of his historic, nearly 100-year-old barn.

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 3h 18m

This documentary represents the core arc of Ram Sun., January 12 • 4pm • Loft Dass’s teachings and life: whether as Dr. Richard GA $20; $15 for 18 & under Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist; or as Ram Dass who serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophies.

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Wed., January 15 • 7pm • Historic Theater GA $13

Shakespeare’s comedy directed by Nicholas Hytner starring Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones) and Oliver Chris (NTL: Young Marx).

ALL MY SONS 2h 45m

Sun., January 19 • 1pm • Historic Theater GA $20; $15 for 18 & under Broadcast from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur Miller’s drama.

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AKHNATEN (GLASS) 3h 56m

WOZZECK (BERG)

Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical re-imagining of ancient Egypt.

Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland.

Sat., January 4 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under

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Sat., January 11 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under

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CORPORATE APPRECIATION MONTH THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS!

With the support of our Corporate Partners, The Music Hall remains vital and accessible, providing a diverse line-up of high-quality programming to our thriving community. To acknowledge our gratitude for this great group, we’ve declared January to be Corporate Appreciation Month. We are pleased to recognize a robust roster of Corporate Partners and we encourage you to share in appreciating them as you head out to shop, dine, or do business in the area.

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Cocked Hat Ventures** Cognia* Cooperative Venture Workspace Daystar, Inc. Digital Prospectors* The District* Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC** Eastern Bank The Financial Advisors, LLC Flöte The Friendly Toast Harbor Advisory Corporation*

Harbour Women’s Health** Heinemann Publishing Jackson Lewis, P.C.** Joya Beauty The Kane Company Leddy Group* Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, P.A.** Lure Bar & Kitchen Mad*Pow* Marcom4 Meredith Village Savings Bank Newburyport Bank*

Northeast Delta Dental** oHive** Pax World Funds** Petersen Engineering Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service** Piscataqua Savings Bank** Popzup Popcorn The Portsmouth Brewery** Prime Buchholz & Associates, Inc.** Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC Regal Limousine Service** RiverWoods Exeter**

RMC Research Corporation** Solari Salon & Spa* Sustainable Seacoast TD Bank* TMS Architects** Troiano Wealth Advisory Group* Vinilandia NH Wine Distributors Wells Fargo Advisors** Whole Life Health Care** Wilcox Industries Corporation

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Hampton Ford Hyundai: Solid Gold January marks the beginning of the movie awards season, and at The Music Hall that makes us think of our Presenting Cinema Sponsor, Hampton Ford Hyundai, and owner and our good friend, Jay McFarland.

Jay has been supporting The Music Hall through Hampton Ford Hyundai since the 2014-15 season. This winter, Jay grew his Corporate Partnership commitment even further, offering to match contributions to our Give the Gift of Magic campaign (up to $5,000). With his support—and yours —this year’s campaign was a huge success and allowed The Music Hall to provide complimentary tickets to Annie to hundreds of people who might not otherwise have been able to attend.

As the Historic Theater bustled with folks enjoying the festive decor, we took a moment to ask Jay about the power of the arts and of family. He noted, “My parents and grandparents were always keen to go the theater and adored live music. Those memories carry you forward for years, and I am so happy to be able to support that at The Music Hall. My parents and grandparents would be very pleased.”

Jay added, “My son is working on a career in the music industry today in New York and I am super jealous!”

When asked about partnering with The Music Hall, Jay described the relationship as a “win-win from start to finish.” He said, “It’s a feel-good with results and friendships. I am inspired to do more for the community and that is a direct result of The Music Hall.”

Read more of our interview on our blog, or visit Hampton Ford Hyundai at HamptonFordHyundai.com.

THIS MONTH’S MEMBER EVENTS BOOK CLUB:

IN THE FULL LIGHT OF THE SUN

BY CLARE CLARK Mon., 1/13 • 6pm Portwalk Place

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DAVID BLIGHT

Thu., 1/16 • Post Show Historic Theater

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LURE RESTAURANT

Tue., 1/21 • 5:30pm 100 Market Street

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

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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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First Saturday On Sale

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

Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019 6pm

BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Music

Marriage Story 7pm Movie

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

Judy 7pm

Les Misérables The Staged Concert On Screen 3pm Movie

Marriage Story 7pm Movie

Judy 7pm

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Akhnaten (Glass) 1pm Movie

Marriage Story 7pm Movie

Judy 7pm

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Marriage Story 7pm Judy 7pm

Marriage Story 7pm Judy 7pm

Reel Rock Film Tour 14 7pm Movie

Judy 7pm

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood 3pm & 7pm

Wozzeck (Berg) 1pm Movie

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Fantastic Fungi 7pm 7pm Movie

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Book Club 6pm

The Irishman 3pm A Midsummer Night's Dream 4pm

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood 7pm

Western Stars 7pm

David Blight 7pm Movie

Pain and Glory 3pm & 7pm

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An Evening of Eagles Music 7:30pm

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M (1931) 7pm

Dani Shapiro 7pm

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Saturday, March 7 • 11:30am

Les Misérables - The Staged Concert On Screen

The Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings

Agrippina

Met at The Music Hall

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Met at The Music Hall

Saturday, January 4 • 1pm

Thursday, February 6 • 7pm

Saturday, March 7 • 1pm

Akhnaten (Glass)

Diving Deep

Agrippina (Handel)

Wildcard

Live at the Loft

School Days Series

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Les Misérables - The Staged Concert On Screen

John Gorka

Dog Loves Books

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Opera Connection

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Wozzeck (Berg)

Porgy and Bess (Gershwins)

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Writers in the Loft

Anne Enright

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Hilarity

Intimately Yours

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Citizen Cope

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Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

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Wednesday, February 12 • 7:30pm

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph

Welcome to Night Vale

Innovation + Leadership

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Opera Connection

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Saturday, March 14 • 11:30am

The Future of Lobster Wildcard

Western Stars

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David Blight

Thursday, January 16 • 7pm National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

All My Sons

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M (1931)

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Becoming Nobody

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CreativeMornings PKX

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The Doors: Break On Thru Rental Partner

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Juanito Pascual Trio

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Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Giselle Sunday, February 16 • 4pm Film Club

Monster (2003)

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Brian Greene

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Another Tequila Sunrise, LLC presents An Evening of Eagles Music

Hilarity

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Dani Shapiro

The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief Saturday, February 29 • 7pm

Bobby McFerrin

Der Fliegende Holländer Met at The Music Hall

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The Moth Mainstage

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Reversal of Fortune (1990) Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm School Days Series

The Pout-Pout Fish (SOLD OUT)

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Erik Larson

Thursday, March 26 • 7pm Wildcard

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Mat Kearney

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents The Romantic Hero

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Hilarity

Intimately Yours Wednesday, January 29 • 7:30pm

Richard Thompson

An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and yMusic

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Lucy Kaplansky

Chris Botti

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Matteo Lane

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Nellie McKay

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