Mid-August/September 2022 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • MID-AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

DANCE AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY 9/10 MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND 9/13* CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

TELLURIDE BY THE SEA FILM FESTIVAL 9/16-18 WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

NINA TOTENBERG 9/21 MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

BELLA WHITE NORA BROWN WILL DAILEY MELISSA FERRICK & MORE PGS 7 & 8 *ON THE COVER

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MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER BLIND

BOYS OF ALABAMA

WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

Tue., October 25 & Wed., October 26 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

Sun., November 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater

True American originals, The Mavericks bring their unique mix of country, Tex-Mex, rockabilly, and Latino sounds to The Music Hall for two nights!

The living legends, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Charlie Musselwhite bring their award-winning talents to the stage for an outstanding night of blues and gospel.

TALKS AT THE LOUNGE

MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

Tue., October 4 • 7pm The Lounge

Sat., November 19 • 7:30pm The Lounge

A paradigm-shifting investigation of Jim Crow– era violence in conjunction with the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project.

Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent and one of the most sought-after harmony singers.

MARGARET A BURNHAM

LUCY KAPLANSKY

MET AT THE MUSIC HALL MEDEA (Cherubini)

DER ROSENKAVALIER (Strauss)

DON GIOVANNI (Mozart)

LA TRAVIATA (Verdi)

LOHENGRIN (Wagner)

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (Mozart)

THE HOURS (Puts)

CHAMPION (Blanchard)

FEDORA (Giordano)

FALSTAFF (Verdi)

Sat., Oct. 29 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater* Sat., Nov. 5 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater Sat., Jan. 7 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater* Sat., Jan. 14 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater

Sat., Apr. 15 • 12pm • Historic Theater Sat., Apr. 22 • 12pm • Historic Theater*

* Delayed Schedule subject to change

Sun., May 14 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater*

Opera expert and writer-producer Dennis Neil Kleinman leads a lively discussion prior to select Met at The Music Hall broadcasts.

SEASON PREVIEW

FEDORA (Giordano)

LA TRAVIATA (Verdi)

DER ROSENKAVALIER (Strauss)

Sat., Nov. 5 • 11:30am • The Lounge

Sat., June 3 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater

Sat., Apr. 29 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater

OPERA CONNECTION Wed., Oct. 5 • 7pm • The Lounge

Sat., May 20 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater

Sat., Jan. 14 • 11:30am • The Lounge

LOHENGRIN (Wagner)

Sat., Apr. 22 • 10:30am • The Lounge

Sat., Apr. 15 • 10:30am • The Lounge

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

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DANCE AT THE HISTORIC THEATER PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY

Sat., September 10 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater One of the most famous and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to The Music Hall with an excitingly diverse repertory for the historic stage.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: EVENING SPONSOR: Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Company

FILM FESTIVALS AT THE HISTORIC THEATER TELLURIDE BY THE SEA FILM FESTIVAL

Fri., September 16 - Sun., September 18 Historic Theater ​​ One weekend festival of new movies fresh from their debuts at Colorado’s Telluride Film Festival.

Films will be announced and individual tickets will go on sale Labor Day weekend. Passes are on sale now.

MEDIA PARTNER:

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MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER Tickets are going fast!

MUSIC SERIES SPONSORS: H A M P T O N F O R D

H Y U N D A I

AN EVENING WITH THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS [SOLD OUT] Thu., September 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater

In honor of the album that made them an international act, They Might Be Giants is celebrating Flood's 30th anniversary by performing the album, in its entirety, on stages in select cities across the US. EVENING SPONSOR: BANKW Staffing

BRETT ELDREDGE

Fri., September 2 • 8pm • Historic Theater Brett Eldredge brings the electrifying Songs About You Tour to Portsmouth for an incredible night of powerhouse vocals and music from the new album.

ARTIST UNDERWRITING MADE POSSIBLE BY:

Black Rock Sports Club David and Karen Della Penta Stephen A. Gaykan

DIONNE WARWICK

Wed., September 7 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Awardwinning music legend who has recorded more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records.

EVENING SPONSORS: Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA; Piscataqua Savings Bank; Whole Life Health Care

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MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER From around the world to Boston and your backyard MUSIC SERIES SPONSORS: H A M P T O N F O R D

H Y U N D A I

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND

Tue., September 13 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Over the past four decades, Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots with five Grammys and dozens of albums that punctuate the Blues Hall of Famer’s career.

EVENING SPONSORS:

Avery Insurance; Vital

GREAT BAY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Sat., September 24 • 8pm • Historic Theater The Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra returns with a stunning program of works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and George Walker, with soloist Mathilde Handelsman, led by Music Director David Upham.

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WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE Two memoirs by bestselling authors WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:

MEDIA PARTNER:

NINA TOTENBERG

Wed., September 21 • 7pm • Historic Theater Celebrated NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers a memoir of her personal successes, struggles, and life-affirming relationships, including her beautiful friendship of nearly fifty years with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

EVENING SPONSOR: The Fifth Flavor

HUMA ABEDIN

Tue., September 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater A New York Times bestseller, this extraordinary memoir from Hillary Clinton’s famously private top aide and longtime advisor offers a behind-the-scenes look at life both/and, good and bad.

LIVE UNDER THE ARCH ON CHESTNUT ST. Our outdoor series in the sunshine!

LIVE UNDER THE ARCH PRESENTING SPONSOR:

A NIGHT OF SINATRA WITH RICH DIMARE

Thu., August 18 • 6pm & 8pm Chestnut Street Rich DiMare is an American jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook.

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MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

Industry pros and rising stars in Portsmouth’s new venue TIM MCCOY’S ROCK QUARTET Sat., August 13 • 8pm • The Lounge

Enjoy a night of rock, pop, and punk as New Hampshirebased troubadour Tim McCoy joins forces with the Seacoast’s own power-pop trio, New Norde.

EANDA BAND: ANGER, HARTMAN, WALSH, GILCHRIST, POOL

Fri., August 19 • 8pm The Lounge The best of Boston’s American string and bluegrass scene create a spirited musical conversation for all.

NORA BROWN WITH

STEPHANIE COLEMAN Sat., August 27 • 8pm The Lounge

Playing old-time traditional music from southeast Appalachia and beyond, Nora and her banjo have appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Dolly Parton’s America, and numerous festivals across the country.

TAYLOR ASHTON & OSHIMA BROTHERS

Fri., September 9 • 9pm The Lounge

Versatile and innovative artists, Taylor Ashton and the Oshima Brothers make for a beautiful night of music.

BELLA WHITE

Sat., August 20 • 8pm The Lounge A truly original new voice in songwriting, Bella White creates an undeniable magic on her debut album that Rolling Stone praised as “sublime Appalachian heartbreak.”

WILL DAILEY

Fri., September 2 • 8pm The Lounge Award-winning artist Will Dailey’s rich vintage sound has earned him #1 hit records.

ARI HEST

Thu., September 15 7:30pm • The Lounge The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s deep, smooth voice is seriously easy to get lost in.

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MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE Join us for a night of great music!

MELISSA FERRICK

SARAH BLACKER BAND

Fri., September 23 • 8pm The Lounge

Fri., September 30 • 8pm The Lounge

Ferrick is one of the most prolific independent artists and songwriters on the scene today.

The band presents seamless songs that expand into danceable grooves and playful improvisational journeys.

CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER Films for everyone

Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.

DOWNTON ABBEY - A NEW ERA

OFFICIAL COMPETITION

Sat., September 3 • 3pm • Historic Theater

Sat., September 3 • 7pm & Sun., Sept. 4 • 1pm & 4pm • Historic Theater

$5 kids tickets & $1 popcorn! Say goodbye to summer with this family blockbuster!

The beloved cast reunites to go on a grand journey to the South of France.

Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star in this sharp comedy about wealth, art, and pride.

ELVIS

NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST

GOD’S COUNTRY

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2

Tue., September 6 • 7pm & Sun., September 11 • 1pm • Historic Theater

Thu., September 8 • 7pm & Sun., September 11 • 4pm • Historic Theater

STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY

Wed., September 14 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Wed., September 28 • 7pm & Thu., September 29 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Starring Austin Butler, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, and directed by Baz Luhrmann, Elvis is an epic, big-screen spectacle.

Ralph Fiennes leads the cast as the most powerful man in NYC, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever.

A grieving college professor is drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Keeping Dance Accessible The Music Hall is thrilled to welcome the Paul Taylor Dance Company back to Portsmouth on Sat., September 10. One of the most dynamic, best-known modern dance ensembles, the Company will do more than just perform; while they are here, they will offer a special workshop to provide students in the University of New Hampshire's dance program with the opportunity to engage with world-class professional dancers.

This visit by the Paul Taylor Dance Company heralds the return of professional dance programming to the Historic Theater stage. In an effort to keep the show accessible, ticket prices will range from $25-$62 with a student ticket rate and a group discount available. We are thrilled to announce that Service Credit Union has underwritten artist fees for the performance and the workshop to support these low prices, discounts, and opportunities to interact with professional artists.

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS DIRECTOR'S CLUB TOUR

Thu., 8/18 • 5:30pm 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth

3S ARTSPACE

Thu., 9/8 • 5:30pm 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth

BOOK CLUB

Portwalk Place, Portsmouth

ATOMIC ANNA

by Rachel Barenbaum moderated by Lara Prescott Mon., 9/12 • 6pm For more info, contact Wesley Lovell at WLovell@themusichall.org

We offer our thanks to Service Credit Union and to all of our Corporate Partners, as well as you, our members, because your contributions make it possible for us to offer this programming and work toward fulfilling our mission to serve the Seacoast.

DIRECTOR'S CLUB SPONSOR: Newburyport Bank

BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney

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AT A GLANCE

B2W BOX OFFICE

Schedule subject to change.

AT THE HISTORIC THEATER: Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.

28 Chestnut Street LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge | Offsite/Online | **Member Event contact Wesley Lovell (WLovell@themusichall.org) for more info

AUGUST 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022 CONT...

OCTOBER 2022 CONT...

Music

Book Club

Music

Saturday, August 13 • 8pm

Monday, September 12 • 6pm

Friday, October 21 • 7:30pm

Tim McCoy’s Rock Quartet

Atomic Anna**

Willy Porter & Tom Pirozzoli

Director's Club

Music

Comedy

Thu, August 18 • 5:30pm

Tuesday, September 13 • 7:30pm

Saturday, October 22 • 8pm

Tour**

The Robert Cray Band

Eddie B

Live Under the Arch

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Music

Thursday, August 18 • 6pm & 8pm

Wednesday, September 14 • 7pm

Tuesday, October 25 • 7:30pm & Wednesday, October 26 • 7:30pm

A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare Music

EandA Band: Anger, Hartman, Walsh, Gilchrist, Pool Friday, August 19 • 8pm Music

Bella White

Saturday, August 20 • 8pm Music

Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman Saturday, August 27 • 8pm

SEPTEMBER 2022 Music

They Might Be Giants [SOLD OUT] Thursday, September 1 • 8pm Music

Brett Eldredge

Friday, September 2 • 8pm Music

Will Dailey

Straight Line Crazy Music

Ari Hest

Thursday, September 15 • 7:30pm Cinema

Telluride by the Sea Film Festival

Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18 Writers on a New England Stage

Nina Totenberg

Wednesday, September 21 • 7pm Music

Melissa Ferrick

Friday, September 23 • 8pm Music

Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday, September 24 • 8pm Writers on a New England Stage

Huma Abedin

Tuesday, September 27 • 7pm Cinema

God’s Country

The Mavericks: En Español Tour Music

Janis Ian: Celebrating Our Years Together Thursday, October 27 • 7:30pm Music

Ellis Paul

Friday, October 28 • 8pm Met at The Music Hall

Medea (Cherubini)

Saturday, October 29 • 12:55pm Comedy

Vir Das

Saturday, October 29 • 8pm

NOVEMBER 2022 Opera Connection

La Traviata

Saturday, November 5 • 11:30am Met at The Music Hall

Friday, September 2 • 8pm

Wednesday, September 28 • 7pm & Thursday, September 29 • 7pm

La Traviata (Verdi)

Cinema

Music

Music

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Saturday, September 3 • 3pm

Sarah Blacker Band

Friday, September 30 • 8pm

Cinema

Downton Abbey - A New Era

Saturday, November 5 • 12:55pm

Blind Boys of Alabama with special guest Charlie Musselwhite Sunday, November 13 • 7pm

Saturday, September 3 • 7pm & Sunday, September 4 • 1pm & 4pm

OCTOBER 2022

Book Club

Cinema

Comedy

Music

Tuesday, September 6 • 7pm & Sunday, September 11 • 1pm

Saturday, October 1 • 8pm

Official Competition Music

Dionne Warwick

Wednesday, September 7 • 7:30pm Director's Club

3S Artspace**

Thursday, September 8 • 5:30pm Cinema

Elvis

Thursday, September 8 • 7pm & Sunday, September 11 • 4pm Music

Taylor Ashton & Oshima Brothers

Paula Poundstone Talks

Lucy Kaplansky

Saturday, November 19 • 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 4 • 7pm

DECEMBER 2022

Opera Connection

The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents

Wednesday, October 5 • 7pm

Wednesday, November 30 Sunday, December 18

Season Preview Music

Jonatha Brooke

Saturday, October 8 • 6pm & 8:30pm Book Club

Barbarian Days**

Monday, October 10 • 6pm Writers on a New England Stage

Dance

Tuesday, October 18 • 7pm

Saturday, September 10 • 7:30pm

Monday, November 14 • 6pm

Margaret A. Burnham

Friday, September 9 • 9pm

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Both/And**

Elf the Musical Comedy

Juston McKinney: A Year In Review 2022 Monday, December 26 • 7:30pm; Tuesday, December 27 • 7:30pm; Wednesday, December 28 • 8pm & Thursday, December 29 • 8pm

John Irving Music

Colbie Caillat

Wednesday, October 19 • 7:30pm TheMusicHall.org

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