March 2020 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • MARCH 2020

Intimately Yours

BRUCE HORNSBY & yMUSIC 3/1

Intimately Yours

CHRIS BOTTI* 3/5

The Music Hall Presents

WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE 3/13

Writers on a New England Stage

ERIK LARSON 3/26

*ON THE COVER

SEASON SPONSORS TheMusicHall.org

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INTIMATELY YOURS

THE MAVERICKS

Fri., May 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $64

Wed., June 24 & Thu., June 25 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $62; $75

This four-time Grammy Award winner draws upon his bottomless rootsmusic expertise to make deeply expressive, highly personal music.

Celebrated as one the most exciting and joyfully entertaining acts in all of music, The Mavericks are true originals.

29TH ANNUAL

KITCHEN TOUR: NEW CASTLE

Sat., May 9 • 10am-4pm • $28 members; $30 non-members; $33 day-of

All aboard the trolleys for this year’s Kitchen Tour, showcasing homes along the charming avenues of historic New Castle’s picturesque north coast.

Photo: GregWestPhotography.com

INTIMATELY YOURS AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH

LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT (SOLD OUT)

Sat., May 9 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $50; $74; $98

Two of America’s premier singer-songwriters join forces for a superb and charming evening.

HILARITY

HARI KONDABOLU

Fri., March 27 • 8pm • Loft • $26

HILARITY

ROY WOOD JR.

Sun., April 26 • 7pm • Loft • $32 This comedian, writer, and podcaster has been described by The New York Times as “one of the The Daily Show correspondent brings his most exciting political comics in stand-up today.” “charismatic crankiness” (Entertainment Weekly) to Portsmouth.

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INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

KIMBERLY HAMLIN

Wed., April 29 • 7pm • Loft • $43*

The remarkable true story of Helen Hamilton Gardener, in celebration of the suffrage centennial.

ENORMOUS: THE GORGE STORY

Tue., April 28 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15

Chronicling the evolution of a family-owned Washington winery that eventually became an internationally-renowned concert venue; this documentary weaves together stories from music legends Dave Matthews, Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Jason Mraz, Dierks Bentley, and Steve Miller.

RENTAL PARTNERS

NH JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Sun., March 22 • 1pm & 3:30pm • Loft

ALREADY ON SALE

SELT presents WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Fri., April 17 • 7pm • Historic Theater Big Brothers Big Sisters present LET'S GO CRAZY FOR THE 80S Sat., May 2 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

NEWMARKET JR SR HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT Wed., May 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater 2

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on-sale for members is Sat., March 7 at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Sat., March 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

KEVIN NEALON

Fri., July 31 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $32

Best known for his time on SNL and for his role on Weeds, Kevin Nealon sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit, and likable demeanor.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

THE BLUE RIBBONS

Sat., June 27 • 8pm • Loft • $12

Described by the Boston Globe as “Ray Charles and Tom Waits on a pirate ship with Sun Ra and Captain Beefheart,” they combine “upbeat disillusionment and celebratory fatalism with musicianship.”

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

MARTHA ACKMANN

Thu., July 30 • 7pm • Loft • $41*

An engaging, intimate portrait of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s greatest and most-mythologized poets, that sheds new light on her groundbreaking poetry.

CURATOR’S CORNER HOP ACROSS THE POND WITH A GOOD BOOK! BRITTANY WASON, LITERARY COORDINATOR & CONTENT MANAGER This month, we skip across the pond for both of our author events. We’ll spend time behind the scenes, whether literally as we watch from backstage, or while sitting at the table with the British prime minister.

On March 11, we welcome Man Booker Prize winner and the first Laureate for Irish Fiction, Anne Enright at the Loft. Her highly anticipated new novel, Actress, follows an Irish theater legend, Katherine O’Dell, from European stages to Hollywood, as told by her daughter, who is waiting in the wings and reminiscing. This story is not only a wry valentine to the theater life but also a loving reflection on mother-daughter relationships. Full of secrets and in Enright’s lyrical prose, this book is captivating and juicy!

The bestselling author Erik Larson returns to Writers on a New England Stage on March 26 with his latest, The Splendid and the Vile. Larson presents a pivotal time in Winston Churchill’s career as prime minister—on his first day, Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. The book covers Churchill’s first year, when the Blitz killed thousands of Britons and London was under constant attack. Using sources that only recently became declassified, Larson shows the day-to-day life of Churchill and his family in ways both political analysis and domestic drama, all leading to how Churchill worked to get President Franklin Roosevelt on board, and, ultimately, led the country with eloquence and courage.

For topics closer to home, join us on April 29 for our event with Kimberly Hamlin, Ph.D. in the Loft, as she discusses suffragist and writer, Helen Hamilton Gardener. We’re also looking forward to comedian and bestselling author Samantha Irby on May 5 and Martha Ackmann on July 30 with her new book on poet Emily Dickinson.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners *Check website for ticket package details

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INTIMATELY YOURS AN

EVENING WITH BRUCE HORNSBY AND YMUSIC

Sun., March 1 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $45; $68; $88

The creatively insatiable pianist and singer-songwriter’s collaborations with the likes of Bon Iver and innovative reimaginings of roots and jazz has made for a multi-faceted ride.

SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS:

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

INTIMATELY YOURS CHRIS

BOTTI

Thu., March 5 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $38; $62; $85 There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter, a brilliant billboard, and a born showman. See him live and you’ll understand why musical stars from Sting to Paul Simon to Joni Mitchell have been eager to share his stage.

SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS: Avery Insurance; Clear Eye Photo; TD Bank; Whole Life Health Care

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ON STAGE

THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS WELCOME

TO NIGHT VALE: THE HAUNTING OF NIGHT VALE

Fri., March 13 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $35

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.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE ERIK

LARSON

Thu., March 26 • 7pm • Historic Theater $13.75 plus cost of book*

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.

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

SERIES SPONSORS: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service MEDIA PARTNER: EVENING SPONSORS: Impax Asset Management

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ON STAGE LIVE AT THE LOFT

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. Nellie has appeared on TV and radio far and wide.

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ENRIGHT

Wed., March 11 • 7pm • Loft • $41 includes book and beverage* Don’t miss this moving mother-daughter story and wry valentine to the theatrical life.

SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX

Fri., March 20 • 8:30am • Loft • Free, RSVP required

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.

Photo: RayaOnAssignment.com

JUST ADDED! HILARITY HARI

KONDABOLU

Fri., March 27 • 8pm • Loft • $26

PRESENTING SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNER:

Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer, and podcaster based in Brooklyn, NY. He has been described by The New York Times as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.”

SERIES SPONSOR: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

SERIES SPONSORS:

LIVE AT THE LOFT

HILARITY

Thu., March 26 • 7:30pm • Loft • $16

Sun., March 29 • 7pm • Loft • $22

MATTEO LANE

ALEX CUBA

Never tied to tradition, Alex Cuba is the four-time Latin Grammy winner, singer-songwriter with sugarcanesweet melodies and pop-soul hooks.

Matteo Lane is a New York-based comedian whose stand-up special can be seen on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup.

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SERIES SPONSORS:

SCHOOL DAYS SERIES DOG

Live Free Print & Frame

LOVES BOOKS

Tue., March 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater • $6 GA This New York Times bestseller comes to life in a new musical about the irresistible Dog who loves everything about books. In fact, he loves books so much that he decides to open his own bookstore.

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Cognia

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY: Demoulas Foundation; Eversource Energy; The French Foundation; The Fuller Foundation; Heinemann Publishing; The Hesed Foundation

*Check website for ticket package details

ON STAGE

SOLD OUT SCHOOL DAYS SERIES

THE POUT-POUT FISH Wed., March 25 9:30am & 11:30am Historic Theater • $6 GA

THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

THE MOTH MAINSTAGE

Sat., March 21 • 8pm Historic Theater • $48; $55

LIVE AT THE LOFT

JOHN PAUL WHITE

EVENING SPONSORS:

Live Free Print & Frame

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

Cognia

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY:

Tue., March 10 • 7pm • Loft • $22 MEDIA PARTNERS:

SERIES SPONSORS:

Demoulas Foundation; Eversource Energy; The French Foundation; The Fuller Foundation; Heinemann Publishing; The Hesed Foundation

DON'T MISS CONCERTS IN APRIL SERIES SPONSORS:

ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

JOSH TURNER

Sat., April 4 • 8pm Historic Theater • $48; $62

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

Three-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force delivering high-energy, rousing live performances around the globe.

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

EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo; Daystar, Inc; TD Bank; TMS Architects

EVENING SPONSORS: Churchill’s Garden Center; Clear Eye Photo

MELISSA ETHERIDGE: THE MEDICINE SHOW

Tue., April 14 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $55; $84; $105 VIP packages available The Grammy Award-winning Melissa Etheridge returns to The Music Hall with The Medicine Show, an album of renewal, of reconciliation, and of reckoning.

DEVOTCHKA

Thu., April 9 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $22; $30; $35 The Colorado-based band first found success in their Grammynominated soundtrack to the hit indie film, Little Miss Sunshine, and are now touring behind their sixth album.

EVENING SPONSOR: Clear Eye Photo

EVENING SPONSORS:

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

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PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

Il Cinema Ritrovato On Tour Schedule 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 in two locations: at the UNH Durham campus and The Music Hall. Each screening will be briefly introduced by a film scholar or expert.

All events at UNH are free and open to the public. Films at The Music Hall are GA $15; UNH students FREE with ID. $60 Festival Subscription are available.

For the full schedule including films at UNH, visit CinemaRitrovatoNH.weebly.com Photo: Sydney Bilodeau

Reading, 'riting, & 'rithmetic with Our School Days Series

BLOW UP 1h 51m

Fri., March 6 • 7pm • Historic Theater $15 (no passes)

We’re so focused on literature right now even the shows are about books! This month we jump back into our School Days Series with two productions, both based on beloved children’s stories. Dog Loves Books, a musical retelling of the tale of a dog opening a bookstore, uses clever scenarios to demonstrate the power of imagination.

Then, in The Pout-Pout Fish, a series of adventures in ridiculous rhyme help Mr. Fish learn to turn the poutiest of frowns upside down.

We know arts experiences like these can be a source of joy in a child’s day and create fond memories. Beyond that, research has demonstrated the power of the arts to reinforce learning, making other lessons memorable as well. The Music Hall is pleased to be one of the largest providers of arts education in the Seacoast region, making curriculum enhancement and outof-classroom cultural education accessible with low-priced shows and thoughtprovoking discussions.

We are grateful for your contribution to this effort, as well as that of our sponsors: D.F. Richard Energy, Cognia, the Demoulas Foundation, Eversource Energy, the French Foundation, the Fuller Foundation, Heinemann Publishing, and the Hesed Foundation.

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Dir. Michelangelo Antonioni • 1966 • UK

ROMA 2h 15m

LA DOLCE VITA 2h 54m

Sat., March 7 • 3pm • Loft • $15 (no passes)

Sat., March 7 • 7pm • Historic Theater $15 (no passes)

Dir. Alfonso Cuarón • 2018 • Mexico • Subtitled

Dir. Federico Fellini • 1960 • Italy • Subtitled

MUSIDORA, LA DIXIÈME MUSE 1h

LE PLAISIR 1h 37m

Dir. Patrick Cazals • 2013 • France • Subtitled

Dir. Max Ophüls • 1952 • France • Subtitled

Sun., March 8 • 1pm • Historic Theater $15 (no passes)

Sun., March 8 • 3pm • Historic Theater $15 (no passes)

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

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND

R • 1h 40m • US 3/3, 3/4 • 7pm A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson’s young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band. The film blends rare archival footage, photography, iconic songs, and interviews with many of Robertson's friends and collaborators.

1917 R

• 1h 59m • US 3/18, 3/20 • 7pm; 3/20 • 3pm From writer-director Sam Mendes. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

KNIVES OUT PG13

• 2h 11m • US 3/27 • 3pm; 3/27, 3/28, 4/1 • 7pm Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in this fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.

With an all-star ensemble cast including Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell—a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.

ON SCREEN LOFT FANTASTIC FUNGI NR

• 1h 21m • US 2/28, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5 • 7pm Back by popular demand! This documentary, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet.

SORRY WE MISSED YOU NR

• 1h 41m • UK 3/17, 3/18, 3/20, 3/21 • 7pm The latest from filmmaker Ken Loach. Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. The family unit is strong but when pulled in different directions, everything comes to a breaking point.

UNCUT GEMS R

• 2h 15m • US 3/25, 3/28, 3/31, 4/1 • 7pm From acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie comes an electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime, Howard must perform a precarious highwire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

WILDCARD IN

ONE NIGHT ONLY

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

SEARCH OF CHOPIN 1h 55m

Sun., March 1 • 4pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes)

Chopin’s grave in Paris remains a place of pilgrimage and his music continues to sell out concert halls worldwide – but who exactly was this astonishing man? For four years, Phil Grabsky has traveled the globe in his quest to lay bare the life and music of Chopin.

MET AT THE MUSIC HALL SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter

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MET AT THE MUSIC HALL AGRIPPINA (HANDEL) 4h 10m

Sat., March 7 • 1pm • Historic Theater $29; $15 for 18 & under As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit.

DON'T MISS! OPERA CONNECTION Sat., March 7 • 11:30am • Loft • $15*

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MASON'S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS 2h 5m

Tue., March 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)

Filmed at London’s Roundhouse, Nick Mason, the only band member to have played on all of Pink Floyd’s studio albums, returns to the group’s earliest records, joined by an all-star line-up.

DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER (WAGNER) 2h 44m

Sat., March 14 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under A spellbinding new vision of Wagner's tale of a cursed sea captain doomed to sail the open ocean for eternity.

DON'T MISS! OPERA CONNECTION Sat., March 14 • 11:30am • Loft • $15* WILDCARD BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMAS SWAN LAKE 2h 45m with an intermission

Sun., March 15 • 4pm • Loft GA $20; $15 for 18 & under (no passes)

WILDCARD RIVERDANCE

Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious swan-woman by the lake, Odette, and is captivated by her.

His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences.

25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW 2h

Sun., March 15 • 3pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)

The new 25th anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.

WILDCARD WIND

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Tue., March 17 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • GA $13 Wind is set in the world of competitive yacht racing, where a young sailor (Matthew Modine) is intent on winning the America’s Cup, as well as regaining the affections of his ex-girlfriend (Jennifer Grey). Presented in partnership with the Piscataqua Sailing Association.

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WILDCARD WOMEN'S

ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 1h 40m

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Thu., March 19 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)

This short film festival is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure. *Check website for ticket package details

ON SCREEN

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

ONE NIGHT ONLY FILM CLUB SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa

NAT'L THEATER OF LONDON MEDIA PARTNERS:

WILDCARD EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

LUCIAN FREUD 1h 20m

Sat., March 21 • 1pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) Spanning nearly seven decades his selfportraits give a fascinating insight into both his psyche and his development as a painter. When seen together, his portraits represent an engrossing study into the dynamic of ageing and the process of self-representation.

NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST

CYRANO DE BERGERAC 2h 49m with an intermission

Thu., March 19 • 6pm • Loft • GA $20; $15 for 18 & under James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in this inventive new adaptation directed by Jamie Lloyd (Betrayal).

WILDCARD CATVIDEOFEST 1h 10m

Sun., March 22 • 2pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)

WILDCARD GREAT ART ON SCREEN: FRIDA

Back by popular demand! CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.

A cinematic documentary event film that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary, pioneering artist of contemporary feminism and a human being tormented by agony and love.

REVERSAL OF FORTUNE

FILM CLUB (1990) R • 1h 51m • US Tue., March 24 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) Sunny von Bulow lies in a coma, and her husband Claus has been found guilty of her murder. Is he? A serio-comedy of bad manners based on the notorious true case, featuring Glenn Close and Ron Silver as Alan Dershowitz. Oscar for Best Actor, 1991.

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SEARCH OF BEETHOVEN 2h 25m

Sat., March 28 • 1pm Loft • GA $15 (no passes)

The film delves beneath the mythical image of the tortured, cantankerous genius to search for the real Ludwig van Beethoven. The world’s leading performers and experts reveal new insights into both Beethoven the man and his music.

- VIVA LA VIDA 1h 30m

Tue., March 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)

WILDCARD MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE

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Let's come together to raise a cup to fallen Pythoner and director of the film, Terry Jones. Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood’s depiction of all things biblical.

WILDCARD BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMAS ROMEO & JULIET 3h 5m with an intermission

Sun., March 29 • 1pm • Loft GA $20; $15 for 18 & under (no passes) In spite of each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues will cost Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend…

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Write Yourself an Invitation to WNES Events!

A busy literary season means more than just great authors on the stage. It also means great parties! Thanks to our Writers on a New England Stage Series Sponsor, Tuscan Market, and our generous guests, we conclude each WNES event with a post-show reception. Some authors stay and personalize books, others pose for photos, while some fit in a quick quip before jetting off to their next event. No matter the schedule, Music Hall members at the Patron level and above are invited on stage to connect with the authors and each other, all while enjoying an enticing array of antipasti and other Italian delights courtesy of Tuscan Kitchen.

THIS MONTH’S MEMBER EVENTS BOOK CLUB INHERITANCE BY DANI SHAPIRO

Mon., 3/9 • 6pm Portwalk Place

DIRECTOR'S CLUB CORNERSTONE Photo: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com

Haven’t yet worked up to a Patron level membership? Members at the Supporter level are invited to attend one WNES reception annually (and one Director’s Club event, too!). Come have a taste! Consider joining us on March 26 for Erik Larson. Our calendar is always changing; let us know when you see something you like and we’ll gladly welcome you backstage for some Tuscan Kitchen catering and conversation.

To make sure WNES receptions are a benefit of your membership, contact Jess Bunker, Membership Manager, at 603.766.2176 or jbunker@themusichall.org. If you can’t make it to a WNES reception, Tuscan Market’s downtown Portsmouth location is just steps away and Tuscan Kitchen is right down Route 1.

For more information about any Tuscan Brands location, visit TuscanBrands.com.

Wed., 3/25 • 5:30pm 110 Brewery Lane

WNES RECEPTION:

ERIK LARSON

Thu., 3/26 • Post Show Historic Theater For more information, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org

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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MARCH 2020 Schedule subject to change

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

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An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and yMusic 7pm

Once Were Brothers: Once Were Brothers: Fantastic Fungi 7pm Blow Up 7pm Robbie Robertson Robbie Robertson Music Music and The Band 7pm and The Band 7pm Chris Botti 7:30pm Nellie McKay 8pm Movie

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Agrippina (Handel) 1pm

Fantastic Fungi 7pm Fantastic Fungi 7pm

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La Dolce Vita 7pm

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Musidora, La Dixième Muse 1pm Festival

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Dog Loves Books 9:30am & 11:30am

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 7pm

Bottomline Technologies presents Talent Smash 4pm

PMAC Jazz Night 7pm & 9pm

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Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets Literary 7pm Anne Enright 7pm Music

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Sorry We Missed You 1917 7pm 7pm Movie

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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 7pm

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Welcome to Night Vale 8pm

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Der Fliegende... 11:30am Broadcast

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PMAC Jazz Night 7pm & 9pm Rental

St. Paddy’s Comedy Spectacular 8pm

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Cyrano de Bergerac CreativeMornings 6pm PKX 8:30am

Sorry We Missed You Movie Wind (1992) 7:30pm 7pm Women's Adventure Film Tour 7pm Movie

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake 4pm

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1917 3pm & 7pm

Exhib. On Screen: Lucian Freud 1pm Sorry We Missed You 7pm

Sorry We Missed You The Moth Mainstage 7pm (SOLD OUT) 8pm

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Reversal of Fortune (1990) 7pm

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Alex Cuba 7:30pm

Life of Brian 7pm

Knives Out 3pm & 7pm Comedy

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Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet 1pm Rental

PSO presents The Romantic Hero 3pm

Uncut Gems 7pm Barrage 8 presents The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra 7:30pm

Knives Out 7pm Uncut Gems 7pm

An Evening with Guster (SOLD OUT) 8pm

“Won’t You Help to Sing” Benefit Concert to End Human Trafficking 7:30pm

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Angélique Kidjo 8pm

Comedy

Matteo Lane 7pm B2W Box Office at the Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military/Veterans/First Responders 14

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Met at The Music Hall

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Sunday, March 1 • 4pm

Saturday, March 14 • 1pm

Sunday, March 29 • 1pm

In Search of Chopin Intimately Yours

An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and yMusic Sunday, March 1 • 7pm Intimately Yours

Chris Botti

Thursday, March 5 • 7:30pm Wildcard

Il Cinema Ritrovato: Blow Up Friday, March 6 • 7pm Live at the Loft

Nellie McKay

Friday, March 6 • 8pm Opera Connection

Agrippina

Saturday, March 7 • 11:30am Met at The Music Hall

Agrippina (Handel)

Saturday, March 7 • 1pm Wildcard

Il Cinema Ritrovato: Roma Saturday, March 7 • 3pm Wildcard

Il Cinema Ritrovato: La Dolce Vita Saturday, March 7 • 7pm Wildcard

Il Cinema Ritrovato: Musidora, La Dixième Muse Sunday, March 8 • 1pm Wildcard

Il Cinema Ritrovato: Le Plaisir Sunday, March 8 • 3pm School Days Series

Dog Loves Books

Tuesday, March 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Der Fliegende Holländer (Wagner)

Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Romeo & Juliet

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Saturday, March 14 • 8pm

Sunday, March 29 • 3pm

Boston Comedy Festival presents Saint Paddy's Comedy Spectacular

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents The Romantic Hero

Wildcard

Hilarity

Sunday, March 15 • 3pm

Sunday, March 29 • 7pm

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show

Matteo Lane

Wildcard

Rental Partner

Sunday, March 15 • 4pm

Tuesday, March 31 • 7:30pm

Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Swan Lake

Barrage 8 presents The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

Wildcard

Wind (1992)

Tuesday, March 17 • 7:30pm Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Cyrano de Bergerac

Thursday, March 19 • 6pm Wildcard

APRIL Intimately Yours

An Evening With Guster (SOLD OUT) Thursday, April 2 • 8pm

Women's Adventure Film Tour

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Innovation + Leadership

Friday, April 3 • 7:30pm

Thursday, March 19 • 7pm

CreativeMornings PKX

Sweaty Turtle Ent. presents “Won’t You Help to Sing” - Benefit Concert to End Human Trafficking

Friday, March 20 • 8:30am

Intimately Yours

Wildcard

Saturday, April 4 • 8pm

Exhibition On Screen: Lucian Freud

Angélique Kidjo

Saturday, March 21 • 1pm

Intimately Yours

The Music Hall Presents

Sunday, April 5 • 7pm

The Moth Mainstage (SOLD OUT)

Josh Turner

Saturday, March 21 • 8pm

School Days Series

Rental Partner

Wednesday, April 8 • 9:30am & 11:30am

New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival

Llama Llama – Live!

Sunday, March 22 • 1pm & 3:30pm

Rental Partner

Wildcard

Wednesday, April 8 • 7:30pm

CatVideoFestival

The Wailin' Jennys

Sunday, March 22 • 2pm

Intimately Yours

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets: Live at the Roundhouse

Film Club

Thursday, April 9 • 7:30pm

Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm

Intimately Yours

Live at the Loft

Wildcard

Friday, April 10 • 8pm

Wildcard

Tuesday, March 10 • 7pm

Reversal of Fortune (1990)

DeVotchKa

Lake Street Dive: Lounge Around Tour (SOLD OUT)

John Paul White

Great Art On Screen: Frida - Viva La Vida Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm

Met at The Music Hall

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School Days Series

Saturday, April 11 • 1pm

Wed., March 11 & Thu., March 12 • 7pm

Wednesday, March 25 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Intimately Yours

Writers in the Loft

Wildcard

Monday, April 13 • 7pm

Wednesday, March 11 • 7pm

Wednesday, March 25 • 7pm

Intimately Yours

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Writers on a New England Stage

Tuesday, April 14 • 7:30pm

Thursday, March 12 • 4pm

Thursday, March 26 • 7pm

Live at the Loft

Rental Partner

Live at the Loft

Thursday, April 16 • 7:30pm

Fri., March 13 & Sat., March 14 • 7pm & 9pm

Thursday, March 26 • 7:30pm

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The Music Hall Presents

Hilarity

Friday, April 17 • 7pm

Friday, March 13 • 8pm

Friday, March 27 • 8pm

Tuesday, March 10 • 7pm

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Anne Enright

Bottomline Technologies presents Talent Smash PMAC and Tangram 3DS present PMAC Jazz Night Welcome to Night Vale Opera Connection

Der Fliegende Holländer

Saturday, March 14 • 11:30am

The Pout-Pout Fish (SOLD OUT)

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Erik Larson Alex Cuba

Hari Kondabolu Wildcard

In Search of Beethoven

Saturday, March 28 • 1pm

Tosca (Puccini)

Lake Street Dive: Lounge Around Tour (SOLD OUT) Melissa Etheridge: The Medicine Show Che Apalache

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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