April/May/June 2024 Magazine

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SPONSOR SEASON SPONSORS MUSIC THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND 5/02 COMEDY JAY LENO 5/10
ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN 6/05
ARTIST BENEFIT CONCERT* JASON MRAZ 7/03
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TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA PRESENTS: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Sun., April 7 • 3pm

GHOSTS: DO YOU BELIEVE? Sat., May 4 • 8pm

AN EVENING WITH RICHARD DREYFUSS Fri., May 24 • 7pm

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Tue., April 9 • 6:30pm The Lounge

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GENRE: FOLK

TOM RUSH ACCOMPANIED BY MATT NAKOA WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAR WILLIAMS Sat., April 13 • 8pm

JAY LENO Fri., May 10 • 8pm

DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN WITH AN UNFINISHED LOVE STORY Wed., June 5 • 7pm

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Fri., April 19 • 7pm The Lounge

SAFE HAVEN BALLET: ROMEO & JULIET Sun., May 5 • 4pm Historic Theater

Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!

GENRE: ROCK

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Thu., May 2 • 7:30pm

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH Fri., May 17 • 8pm

GENRE: JAZZ

KENNY G Fri., June 21 • 8pm

TEDXPORTSMOUTH: BEING HUMAN Fri., May 10 • 9am Historic Theater

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS MAGAZINE

17TH ANNUAL PMAC JAZZ NIGHT Sat., May 11 • 7pm & 9pm The Lounge

COMEDY AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

From television to the stage!

COMEDY SERIES

SPONSORS:

JIM BREUER:

SURVIVAL WITH LAUGHTER

Wed., April 24 • 7:30pm

Former cast member of Saturday Night Live, this New York-based comedian’s standup aims to leave audiences with laughter and hope.

JAY LENO

Fri., May 10 • 8pm

Jay Leno is an acclaimed TV late night show host, stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, TV and movie voice-over artist, and pioneering car builder.

EVENING SPONSOR:

Leone, McDonnell, & Roberts, CPA

TALKS AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Explore extraordinary topics.

MEDIA

PARTNER:

ANCIENT ALIENS LIVE

Sat., April 6 • 7:30pm

This 90-minute live experience celebrates the long-running History Channel program and features leading experts discussing thought-provoking extraterrestrial theories.

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH

Fri., May 17 • 8pm

Kevin Smith has been saying silly cinematic sh*t since 1994’s Clerks. He almost dropped dead of a massive heart attack in 2018 but then lived to make more useless media that only he loves. 2024 marks the 30th year since the last time he had a real job.

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: ASKING FOR TROUBLE

Thu., June 13 • 7:30pm

Get ready for an evening of side-splitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s Whose Line is it Anyway?, take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show.

GHOSTS: DO YOU BELIEVE?

Sat., May 4 • 8pm

Hosted by paranormal expert Dustin Pari of Ghost Hunters, join us as we dive deep into the world’s most riveting paranormal evidence and share ghost stories that defy explanation.

AN EVENING WITH RICHARD DREYFUSS

Fri., May 24 • 7pm

An intimate evening with Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globewinning actor, Richard Dreyfuss, as he shares his stories of a 40-year career in Hollywood.

Followed by a special screening of Jaws.

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MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Legendary singer-songwriters and emerging artists.

MUSIC SERIES

SPONSORS:

PAT METHENY DREAM BOX TOUR

Thu., April 11 • 7pm

An accomplished musician and winner of countless awards, Pat Metheny has spent most of his life on tour and continues to be one of the brightest stars of the jazz community.

TOM RUSH ACCOMPANIED BY MATT NAKOA WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAR WILLIAMS

Sat., April 13 • 8pm

Two renowned and gifted American singer-songwriters bring to the stage decades of experience and revered reputations in the folk scene.

BETWEEN US: PALAVER STRINGS X ATTACCA QUARTET

Fri., April 26 • 7:30pm

Portland, Maine based musician-led ensemble, Palaver Strings, joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet for a unique collaborative performance.

THE WOOD BROTHERS

Sat., May 11 • 8pm

For the better part of two decades, this group has cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders.

Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

Fri., April 12 • 8pm

Two time Grammy-winner, Old Crow Medicine Show, brings their latest release to stage.

EVENING SPONSOR: Harbor Advisory Corporation

MADISON CUNNINGHAM & JUANA MOLINA

Sat., April 20 • 8pm

This double bill features the soulful folk melodies of a fresh-faced Grammy-winner and the experimental soundscapes of an experienced musician with a storied career in the industry.

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND

Thu., May 2 • 7:30pm

The legendary Southern rock band with over 20 studio albums and multi-platinum album sales continues to have a profound level of impact on generations of listeners.

DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE

Wed., May 15 • 7pm

Experience an intimate evening with one of the most illustrious composers of our time paired with a veteran of the concert stage.

EVENING SPONSORS: Avery Insurance; Eastern Bank; UNH Conferences & Catering

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GENRE: FOLK GENRE: FOLK GENRE: FOLK / AMERICANA GENRE: ROCK GENRE: JAZZ, GUITAR GENRE: COUNTRY / BLUEGRASS GENRE: CLASSICAL GENRE: CONTEMPORARY POP, BROADWAY

MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Spectacular performances from local and national stars.

MUSIC SERIES

SPONSORS: FORD

LET’S SING TAYLOR - A LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE

Sat., May 18 • 8pm

Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire!

PSO SPRING CONCERT

Sun., June 2 • 3pm

The PSO’s final mainstage concert of the season will feature Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Dvorak’s Carnival Overture. The performance will also feature the 2024 winner of the PSO Young Artists Concerto Competition.

FILL THE HALL

Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!

NAT ZEGREE’S THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Thu., May 23 • 7:30pm

Award-winning star takes audiences on a musical journey like no other through the history of rock ‘n’ roll.

JOE JACKSON SOLO AND THE MUSIC OF MAX CHAMPION

Mon., June 3 • 8pm

First, listen to the music of Joe Jackson solo, performing songs from his catalog. Next, Mr. Joe Jackson presents the music of Max Champion, featuring a nine-piece band.

Help us fill every seat on June 22 !

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

SPONSORING COLLECTION SITES THIS YEAR:

KENNY G

Fri., June 21 • 8pm

Kenny G has sold more than 75 million albums with generations of listeners worldwide. Kenny convey’s deep emotional resonance with timeless lullabies.

FILL THE HALL: 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Sat., June 22 • 9am - 2pm

Join us as we challenge the community to fill every seat in the Historic Theater with bags of food for Gather and their Meals 4 Kids program during the annual Fill the Hall Food Drive.

For over 200 years, Gather has provided nutritious food to those in need, and they need our support now more than ever. Since 2015, Fill the Hall has benefited their Meals 4 Kids program, helping to fill the gap when subsidized school meals are not available. They provide 10 meals a week for over 700 children on the Seacoast for the 11 weeks of summer. It takes more than 60 tons of food to do this. We want to get it donated in one day and we need your help.

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MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

Discover singer-songwriters on our stage.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

THE SEA THE SEA

Tue., April 2 • 7pm

An Upstate New York-based duo featuring “excellent harmonies” (NPR’s All Songs Considered) & “Two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear this or any other year.” (Huffington Post)

COUSIN CURTISS

Thu., April 11 • 7:30pm

Cousin Curtiss, a dynamic performer, blends blues and bluegrass with rapid guitar and fiery harmonica. From solo shows to festivals, his legendary journey captivates worldwide.

BABY’S FIRST CONCERT: SING INTO SPRING!

Sun., April 14 • 11am

Bring your little ones out for a daytime concert at The Lounge, as we sing into spring!

DWAYNE HAGGINS

Sat., April 20 • 8pm

Dwayne Haggins explores uncharted musical territories, listening for new ways to stir his influences into this night’s expression of his unique sound – strangely familiar, naturally mysterious, unmistakably his own.

HEATHER MALONEY

Sat., April 27 • 8pm

The Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” has toured nationally as a headliner as well as support for acts like Lake Street Dive and Shakey Graves with her tremulous folk and assertive rock sound.

MARTYN JOSEPH

Wed., May 8 • 7pm

A unique and jaw-dropping guitar player, Martyn Joseph’s songwriting and unique percussive style blends with a show-stopping voice that creates a sound like no other.

Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!

CATIE CURTIS

Sat., April 6 • 7:30pm

Catie Curtis pulls the walls down between performer and crowd, using music to put together the puzzle pieces of the head, heart, hands, and a guitar.

ORDINARY ELEPHANT

Sat., April 13 • 8pm

Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world.

PAUL HODES & THE BLUE BUDDHA BAND

Fri., April 19 • 7:30pm

What do you get when you put together a Congressman, two mad scientists, and a jazz drummer? A powerful blend of retro-rock, folk, and roots!

SAM ROBBINS

Fri., April 26 • 8pm

Portsmouth born and raised Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer-songwriter,” dubbed a “young James Taylor” on NBC’s The Voice

ALEKSI CAMPAGNE

Sat., May 4 • 8pm

Aleksi combines his powerful voice with rich songwriting, all while accompanying himself on the violin and seamlessly switching between English and French.

ZAC FRANCIS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Fri., May 10 • 8pm

From symphony orchestra composer, to bluegrass bass player, to funk band leader, Zac Francis takes us on an eclectic musical journey.

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GENRE: INDIE FOLK POP GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER GENRE: FOLK, POP GENRE: COUNTRY GENRE: ROCK, LOCAL GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER GENRE: SINGER-SONGWRITER, FOLK-ROCK GENRE: FAMILY GENRE: FOLK, POP GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER GENRE: ROCK, LOCAL GENRE: POP, LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITER

MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

Energizing local artists and returning favorites.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

BANDITS ON THE RUN

Sun., May 12 • 7pm

The Brooklyn-based folk group formed while busking in the subways of New York City and has since grown to work with producers of some of the biggest artists in the scene.

THREE SECOND CHANCES

Fri., May 17 • 8pm

American Idol meets Queer Eye featuring surprise performances and untapped talent with a 40-plus flair. An unforgettable night where a Second Chancer from the local community will take the stage.

BITTER PILL

Sat., May 26 • 8pm

Self-described as “rhythm and bluegrass,” Bitter Pill is a tightknit family (literally father and daughter), who play a dark and anachronistic twist of folk, blues, jazz, rockabilly, and country.

REED FOEHL

Sat., June 1 • 8pm

A Grammy-nominated songwriter raised in a small New England town, Reed Foehl’s folk/Americana music tells stories with a voice that pushes boundaries while paying homage to tradition.

ELLIS PAUL

Sun., June 9 • 7:30pm

An astute storyteller, poetic and literate, with a stellar stage presence, Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer/songwriters.

TOHST

Fri., June 28 • 8pm

A fresh amalgamation of genres that include, but are not limited to, southern rock, pop, soul, funk, and blues.

Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!

CHRIS TRAPPER

Thu., May 16 • 7:30pm

With his soulful, honeyed tenor, sly humor and an uncanny knack for melody, Chris Trapper has traveled the world, performing with nothing but his guitar and his songs.

HUNTER ROOT

Sat., May 25 • 8pm

Hunter Root brings a unique alchemy of acoustic rock, folk, country, and grunge with a 60s psychedelic and surf rock flair.

DALTON & THE SHERIFFS

Fri., May 31 • 8pm

Equal parts hard-to-describe and hard-to-forget, Dalton & the Sheriffs’ Something From Nothing Tour is the perfect night out from the Boston-based band built from the bar up.

MUSE - A SALUTE TO DIVAS OF THE 90S!

Fri., June 7 • 8pm

Celebrating the sexiness, sass and powerhouse voices that we all know and love fronted by two New England-based female vocalists.

SPECIAL WEEKEND RESIDENCY

4 SHOWS OVER 2 NIGHTS

POP

HALEY REINHART

Sun., June 23 • 2pm & 7pm

Mon., June 24 • 6pm & 8:30pm

You may know her as the singer from Postmodern Jukebox, or from American Idol, but Haley Reinhart is a singer with a timeless voice sure to outlast eras.

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COMEDY AT THE LOUNGE

End your weeks with laughter!

COMEDY SERIES SPONSORS:

TTTOM CLARK PRESENTS: THE FOUR SEASONS OF CL THOMAS

Fri., April 5 • 7:30pm

TTTom’s C.L. Thomas blends witty Maine characters he has encountered since his childhood.

JON RUDNITSKY

Fri., May 3 • 8:30pm

In the world of stand-up comedy, Jon Rudnitsky has toured nationwide and was selected as one of the “New Faces” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

BRIAN GLOWACKI

Sat., May 18 • 6pm

Brian Glowacki’s likability on stage paired with sharp observations on life have quickly catapulted him into one of the nation’s premier emerging talents, opening for favorites like comedian Bob Marley.

ANDY BENINGO

Sat., June 15 • 7:30pm

Hailed for his clean and “every man” style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine.

KAREN MORGAN

Sat., June 29 • 6pm & 8:30pm

A former trial attorney, Karen Morgan began her professional comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America.

TODD BARRY

Sun., April 28 • 5:30pm & 8pm

With four one-hour comedy specials and a polished resume, Todd Barry is a seasoned comic and actor.

GIANMARCO SORESI: THE LEANING IN TOUR

Thu., May 9 • 6pm & 8:30pm

Known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence, New York-based comedian Gianmarco Soresi effortlessly commands rooms and blends upbeat candor with dark comedic beats.

NICK CALLAS

Fri., May 24 • 6pm & 8:30pm

NYC-based stand-up comic and type 1 Diabetes advocate, Nick Callas brings a unique passion to comedy, weaving his vivacity for storytelling, hip-hop, and pushing past limits and boxes in the industry.

SPECIAL WEEKEND RESIDENCY 4 SHOWS OVER 2 NIGHTS

PAT MCGANN

Fri., June 21 • 6:30pm & 9pm

Sat., June 22 • 6:30pm & 9pm

With a quick wit and relatable comedic appeal, Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups in the comedy world.

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LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE

Award-winning authors from all over the country, and right next door.

MEDIA PARTNER:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

MODERATED BY JOE HILL

DON WINSLOW AND CITY IN RUINS

Wed., April 3 • 7pm

The explosive, impossible-to-put-down conclusion to The New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow’s epic, genre-defining crime trilogy and the final book of Winslow’s extraordinary career.

Evening’s Moderator: Joe Hill, #1 The New York Times bestselling author.

JESSICA SHATTUCK AND LAST HOUSE

Tue., May 14 • 7pm

J. DENNIS ROBINSON AND 1623

Wed., April 24 • 7pm

Shrouded in myth, mystery, and misinformation, the true story of New Hampshire’s founding family has never been fully told—until popular journalist J. Dennis Robinson reveals it in thrilling detail.

ANN LEARY AND I’VE TRIED BEING NICE

IN CONVERSATION WITH LAURA ZIGMAN

MODERATED BY LAURA ZIGMAN

From The New York Times bestselling author of The Women in the Castle comes a sweeping story of a nation on the rise, and one family’s deeply complicated relationship to the resource that built their fortune and fueled their greatest tragedy.

TALKS AT THE LOUNGE

Thu., June 13 • 7pm

The New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary offers a literary feast of humor and wisdom told from the perspective of a recovering people pleaser—in conversation with bestselling author Laura Zigman.

Kick off your weekend with some CreativeMornings!

MEDIA PARTNER:

INTERCONNECTIONS PRESENTING SPONSOR:

CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX

CreativeMornings PKX (Portsmouth, Kittery, & Beyond) is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community founded by Tina Roth Eisenberg. Every meeting will feature a local speaker on the month’s topic and is free and open to the public.

SPICY

Fri., April 19 • 9am

VIBRANT

Fri., May 17 • 9am PATTERN

Fri., June 21 • 9am

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COMING THIS SPRING!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of The Music Hall Members Club, a warm, inviting club dedicated to all of our steadfast supporters. This newly renovated space features an Art Deco, speakeasy feel and will provide a curated list of cocktails and other first-class refreshments from McKeon’s Bar. Located directly next to the Historic Theater, guests can enter on Chestnut Street through an exclusive private entrance, and exit through the brand new passageway connecting the Members Club to the theater, making a transition between buildings seamless to ensure you never miss a beat.

On nights when there are live events in the Historic Theater, access to the club will be granted based on membership tier and demand for select shows in the Historic Theater. See the grid below for access information.

On evenings when there is no live event at the Historic Theater, members at all levels (starting at $60) are welcome starting at 4pm. Tuesday through Sunday (Schedule subject to change).

*Access

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Member Club Access* Gold Night Silver Night Bronze Night Member Nights
Examples High demand, sell out shows such as Yo-Yo Ma, Diana Krall, Jay Leno Popular music genres, comedy, member favorites, Ogunquit Playhouse Productions** Shows with broad appeal: Juston McKinney, Dawes, Band of Horses Non Show Nights & Film Nights Stakeholder+ ($5,000+) Priority Access Priority Access Priority Access Priority Access Founder ($2,500-4,999) Reservations Available Reservations Available Reservations Available Backer ($1,000-2,499) Bar Access Bar Access Bar Access Director ($500-999)
($250-499) Pending Availability Advocate ($120-249)
($60-119)
Event
Supporter
Friend
will be subject to change based on availability. **Access to The Members Club for Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall productions may be altered depending on special member events through run of show.
Escape the concession lines and join us at McKeon’s Bar, named in honor of Paul and Jessica McKeon, offering all your favorite wine, beer and spirits.

Club Highlights Include:

• Comfortable space to meet with friends and family prior to the show.

• Two additional restrooms and coat closet.

• Elevated experience: Top-shelf beverage service with unique small bites.

• Space is rentable for all (pending availability).

• New Box Office & Ticketing Hub with tickets for all Music Hall events, New Hampshire Film Festival, and key partners like Ogunquit Playhouse and more!

• Exclusive indoor pass-through between the Historic Theater and the Members Club.

• Historic Theater events will be live streamed to the Members Club.

• Reservations and Priority Access available for select Member levels.

When is the Members Club Open?

Visit themusichall.org/membersclub to see the most up-to-date calendar and hours of operation.

My name is Bill Stouges, Jr., and I am thrilled to step into my new role as the Assistant Manager of Concierge Services! As a perk of your Founder+ level membership, I am here for you for exclusive concierge ticketing, Members Club reservations, and any other membership needs you may have.

Some of you may have gotten to know me at the box office over the past year, and for those of you whom I have not had the pleasure, I look forward to seeing you at the

Members Club! We could not be more excited for our incredible supporters to be able to enjoy this beautiful space. I am eager for you to see what we have been working so hard on for you - I know you will love it. Cheers to Portsmouth and the future of The Music Hall!

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For more information, contact us at info@themusichall.org TheMusicHall.org/Membership Founders and Stakeholders: Meet Your New Concierge! Enjoy the expansion and convenience of our ticketing services at the new Box Office and Ticketing Hub prominently located on Congress Street. Cozy up by the fireplace or reserve a table in the Newburyport Bank upper lounge area for a more relaxed atmosphere for connecting with friends!
Room, the lower lounge. A nod to Wentworth by the Sea, a historic hotel in
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WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

The New York Times bestselling author makes history at The Music Hall.

PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN

WITH AN UNFINISHED LOVE STORY

Wed., June 5 • 7pm

One of America’s most beloved historians artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history in the emotional journey she and her husband, Dick Goodwin, embarked upon in the last years of his life.

MEDIA PARTNER:

Writers on a New England Stage Podcast

The Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio launched a podcast featuring 19 years of Writers on a New England Stage events! You can relive these conversations on any podcast platform, starting with Alan Alda in 2005, all the way up to the current season.

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music

LIVE OPERA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Operatic excellence.

OPERA CONNECTION: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Sun., April 7 • 1pm • The Lounge

Dennis Neil Kleinman talks through the story and characters, digs into the music, and shows clips. With members of Teatro Lirico d’Europa.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Sun., April 7 • 3pm • Historic Theater

Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, composed at the age of 24, is considered to be the finest comic opera in existence! From start to finish it is marvelously crafted, brilliantly inventive, and uproariously funny. Enjoy this fully staged opera production by Teatro Lirico d’Europa. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

EVENING SPONSOR: UNH Conferences & Catering

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EMERGING ARTIST BENEFIT CONCERT

Our annual signature fundraising event.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Emerging Artist Benefit Concert is The Music Hall’s signature fundraising event, which replaces previous fundraising events such as the Kitchen Tour, online auction, and gala.

50% of your ticket purchase to this event is a tax-deductible donation to The Music Hall. Proceeds from the Emerging Artist Benefit Concert directly support The Music Hall’s mission to invigorate audiences, nurture healthy communities, and drive economic vitality in the region. As an arts and culture nonprofit organization, The Music Hall has created this fundraising event as a crucial revenue source to support our operations and stewardship of our theaters in a missionaligned manner while supporting the next generation of superstars.

WHAT IS THE EMERGING ARTIST SERIES?

For decades, The Music Hall has been programming live musicians who are on the rise in their careers by presenting them across our stages. The Emerging Artist Series is our ongoing dedication to creating a platform for touring up-and-coming artists to share their art, build their audiences and continue to advance their careers on their way to the national stage.

Some emerging artists we’ve recently welcomed to The Music Hall include Carly Pearce, Heather Maloney, Chastity Brown, Erick Baker, and Chris Pierce

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

EVENT SPONSOR: David & Karen Della Penta

ANGEL SPONSORS:

Ben Auger • Jude Blake & Mike Bailey • Chinburg Properties

Stephen A. Gaykan • Becky Lorton & Glen Brown

Suzanne & Jay McFarland • Edward Mehigan • Tina Sawtelle & Mike Pilot

STUDENT TICKETUNDERWRITERS:

Rachael DiLorenzo

McKeon Charitable Giving Trombone Shorty

EMERGING ARTIST GRANT DONORS: David & Karen Della Penta

Wed., July 3 • 7pm

Join us for an evening of soulful melodies and good vibes in downtown Portsmouth as The Music Hall proudly presents the second annual Emerging Artist Benefit Concert featuring the extraordinary Jason Mraz. A two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree, Jason Mraz is most famously known by his hits, “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up.”

HERE ARE JUST A FEW EMERGING ARTISTS COMING SOON TO THE MUSIC HALL:

MADISON CUNNINGHAM & JUANA MOLINA APRIL 20

BANDITS ON THE RUN MAY 12

ALEKSI CAMPAGNE MAY 4

NAT ZEGREE MAY 23

WANT THE CHANCE TO OPEN FOR JASON MRAZ ON STAGE?

The Music Hall is proud to announce a new grant program that will support aspiring artists who need a kick-start to beginning their performance career. With proceeds from the Emerging Artist Benefit Concert, we are able to offer aid that is critical for aspiring musicians to fulfill their performance aspirations.

Two musicians selected will both be invited to open for Jason Mraz at this year’s Emerging Artist Benefit Concert!

https://www.themusichall.org/emerging-artist-grant/ for more info.

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SCHOOL DAYS SERIES

Entertaining and educational events for students of the Seacoast.

SCHOOL DAYS SERIES SPONSOR:

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: D.F. Richard Energy • The French Foundation • New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

FRINDLE

Tue., May 7 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Based on the book by Andrew Clements. Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. When he ends up in Mrs. Granger’s language arts class, he has his best idea ever. He decides to create his own word…FRINDLE!

MISTER C LIVE - WORLD IN MOTION (NEWTON’S LAWS)

Mon., May 13 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Are you ready for some hair-raising science, toe-tapping music and mind-blowing media?

Join Mister C for an amazing day of learning in the lab as he explores all things air!

CAT KID COMIC CLUB THE MUSICAL

Tue., June 4 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics!

PRESENTING HOLIDAY SPONSOR: CHARACTER SPONSOR:

GROUPS SAVE BIG!

Group of 10+ can get additional discounts on tickets. For more information, please contact Lynn Smith @ 603.988.0033 or groupsales@themusichall.org

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Key Auto Group Becomes a Key Sponsor

We renovated and reopened our smaller space as The Music Hall Lounge over a year ago now, and have been thrilled with the results. Surveys and anecdotal evidence suggest you are, too. That success caught the attention of one of our members as well: entrepreneur Anthony DiLorenzo saw in The Lounge an opportunity to align his business, Key Auto Group, with a fellow mission-oriented Seacoast powerhouse.

Like The Music Hall, DiLorenzo relies on a clear vision and strong core values to fulfill his mission to provide an exceptional experience to customers and employees. His commitment to this mission and vision is evident in his ability to continue to grow the business; Key Auto now includes 500 employees across 25 dealerships and a variety of other businesses.

We are proud to welcome Key Auto Group to The Music Hall family and appreciate the opportunity to highlight our partnership by recognizing them as our Presenting Sponsor of live events at The Lounge. Look for the Key Auto logo throughout the pages of this magazine, and when you see Anthony DiLorenzo or any of our fantastic sponsors, please share our appreciation for their support.

Visit Key Auto online at KeyAuto.com!

MEMBER EVENTS

BOOK CLUB

Portwalk Place, Portsmouth

NEVER CAUGHT: THE WASHINGTON’S RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF THEIR RUNAWAY SLAVE, ONA JUDGE by Erica Armstrong Dunbar moderated by David Watters and JerriAnne Boggis Mon., April 8 • 6pm

TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW by Gabrielle Zevin moderated by Brittany Wason Mon., May 13 • 6pm

ODETTE’S by Bridget Finnegan

moderated by Christine Carbone Mon., June 10 • 6pm

For more info, contact Ilysse Sirmaian at ISirmaian@themusichall.org

BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney

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CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

SPONSOR: This lineup contains returning feature films from New Hampshire Film Festival

SLEEPING DOGS

Tue., 4/2, Wed., 4/3 & Thu., 4/4 • 7pm

Russell Crowe stars as an ex-detective with a fractured memory forced to revisit a case he can’t remember.

FOOD, INC. 2

Tue., 4/9 • 7pm

The sequel takes a fresh look at our efficient yet vulnerable food system, and centers around innovative farmers, future-thinking food producers, workers’ rights activists and legislators.

THE TASTE OF THINGS

Sun., 4/14 • 1pm & Wed., 4/17 • 7pm & Sun., 4/21 • 4pm

France, 1889: Simmering passions between a master chef and his longtime partner bubble over in this sumptuous award-winning period story.

WHO CAN SEE FOREVER: A PORTRAIT OF IRON & WINE

Thu., 4/18 • 7pm

Part concert film, part music documentary and part meditative study of Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam.

BLAZING SADDLES (1974)

Sun., 4/28 • 1pm & 4pm

The 50th anniversary of this classic spoof of the Western genre by director Mel Brooks that pokes fun at everyone and everything.

PERFECT DAYS

Tue., 5/7 & Wed., 5/8 • 7pm

Directed by Win Wenders. Outside of his structured routine and through unexpected encounters, Hirayama reflects on finding beauty in the world.

FUNNY GIRL (1968)

Sun., 5/12 • 4pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the classic musical that won Barbra Streisand an Academy Award for her portrayal of Fanny Brice.

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR

Wed., 5/22 • 7pm

Eight new short films that showcase the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who have fearlessly pursued adventure in various fields.

NOSTALGHIA (1983)

Sat., 5/25 & Sun., 5/26 • 4pm

An Andrei Tarkovsky masterpiece, restored in 4k. A Russian intellectual doing research in Italy becomes obsessed with the Botticelli-like beauty of his translator.

Schedule subject to change. Scan for our upcoming films!

LOVE LIES BLEEDING

Fri., 4/5 • 4pm & 7pm & Wed., 4/10 • 4pm

Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.

INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL

Wed., 4/10 • 7pm

A contemporary conversation with Amy and Emily—alongside decades of the band’s home movies and intimate present-day verité.

PROBLEMISTA

Sun., 4/14 • 4pm & Tue., 4/16 • 7pm

Facing an expiring work visa, an aspiring and struggling toy designer in New York City takes a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast.

MAESTRA

Sun., 4/21 • 1pm & Tue., 4/23 • 7pm

Five women from around the world gather in Paris for ‘La Maestra’, the only competition for female orchestral conductors.

NT LIVE: THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

Fri., 5/3 • 1pm & 7pm

This electrifying brand-new play directed by Sam Mendes brings Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s infamous Hamlet rehearsals to the big screen.

FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1953)

Sun., 5/12 • 1pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the all-time classic starring Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, and Montgomery Clift.

WICKED LITTLE LETTERS

Tue., 5/14 • & Thu., 5/16 • 7pm

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy.

WILDCAT

Sat., 5/25 • 1pm & 7pm & Sun., 5/26 • 1pm

In 1950, author Flannery O’Connor struggles with her writing, her health, and her mother. As she dives deeper into her craft, the lines between reality, imagination, and faith begin to blur.

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AT A GLANCE

APRIL 2024

Music

The Sea The Sea

Tue., April 2 • 7pm

Literary

Don Winslow and City in Ruins

Wed., April 3 • 7pm

Comedy

TTTom Clark Presents:

The Four Seasons of CL Thomas

Fri., April 5 • 7:30pm

Talks

Ancient Aliens Live

Sat., April 6 • 7:30pm

Music

Catie Curtis

Sat., April 6 • 7:30pm

Talks

Opera Connection:

The Barber of Seville

Sun., April 7 • 1pm

Music Hall Presents

The Barber of Seville (Live Opera)

Sun., April 7 • 3pm

Talks Rental

“Think Tree. Only Tree.”

Tue., April 9 • 6:30pm

Music

Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour

Thu., April 11 • 7pm

Music

Cousin Curtiss

Thu., April 11 • 7:30pm

Music

Old Crow Medicine Show

Fri., April 12 • 8pm

Music

Tom Rush Accompanied by Matt Nakoa with Special Guest Dar Williams

Sat., April 13 • 8pm

Music

Ordinary Elephant

Sat., April 13 • 8pm

APRIL 2024 CONT...

Cinema Rental

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

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Presented by Southeast Land Trust of NH

Fri., April 19 • 7pm

Music

Paul Hodes & The Blue Buddha Band

Fri., April 19 • 7:30pm

Music

Dwayne Haggins

Sat., April 20 • 8pm

Music - Emerging Artist Series

Madison Cunningham & Juana Molina

Sat., April 20 • 8pm

Literary

J. Dennis Robinson and 1623

Wed., April 24 • 7pm

Comedy

Jim Breuer: Survival with Laughter

Wed., April 24 • 7:30pm

Music

Between Us:

Palaver Strings x Attacca Quartet

Fri., April 26 • 7:30pm

Music

Sam Robbins

Fri., April 26 • 8pm

Music

Heather Maloney

Sat., April 27 • 8pm

Comedy

Todd Barry

Sun., April 28 • 5:30pm & 8pm

MAY 2024

Music

The Marshall Tucker Band

Thu., May 2 • 7:30pm

Comedy

Jon Rudnitsky

Fri., May 3 • 8:30pm

Talks

Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Sat., May 4 • 8pm

MAY 2024 CONT...

Music - Emerging Artist Series Aleksi Campagne

Sat., May 4 • 8pm

Theater & Dance Rental

Romeo & Juliet

Presented by Safe Haven Ballet

Sun., May 5 • 4pm

School Days Series

Frindle

Tue., May 7 • 9:30am & 11am

Music

Martyn Joseph

Wed., May 8 • 7pm

Comedy

Gianmarco Soresi - The Leaning In Tour

Thu., May 9 • 6pm & 8:30pm

Comedy

Jay Leno

Fri., May 10 • 8pm

Music

Zac Francis Album Release Party

Fri., May 10 • 8pm

Music

17th Annual PMAC Jazz Night

Sat., May 11 • 7pm & 9pm

Music

The Wood Brothers Sat., May 11 • 8pm

Music - Emerging Artist Series Bandits on the Run Sun., May 12 • 7pm

School Days Series

Mister C Live - World in Motion (Newton’s Laws)

Mon., May 13 • 9:30am & 11am

Literary

Jessica Shattuck and Last House

Tue., May 14 • 7pm

Music

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

Wed., May 15 • 7pm

MAY 2024 CONT...

Music

Chris Trapper

Thu., May 6 • 7:30pm

Talks

An Evening with Kevin Smith

Fri., May 17 • 8pm

Music

Three Second Chances

Fri., May 17 • 8pm

Comedy

Brian Glowacki

Sat., May 18 • 6pm

Music

Let’s Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience

Celebrating Taylor Swift Sat., May 18 • 8pm

Music - Emerging Artist Series

Nat Zegree’s

The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll

Thu., May 23 • 7:30pm

Comedy

Nick Callas

Fri., May 24 • 6pm & 8:30pm

Talks

An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss

Followed by a Special Screening of Jaws Fri., May 24 • 7pm

Music

Bitter Pill Sat., May 26 • 8pm

Music

Chastity Brown

Tue., May 28 • 7pm

Music

Dalton & The Sheriffs

Fri., May 31 • 8pm

JUNE 2024 - SCAN BELOW B2W

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