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
LEAD SPONSOR
SEASON SPONSORS
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MAVERICKS
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
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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
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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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