COMEDY
FRI., MARCH 7 • 7:30PM & 9:45PM*
*SECOND SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
MUSIC
JOSS STONE
2/19
MUSIC
LOS LOBOS: DISCONNECTED
2/26
MUSIC
ELVIS COSTELLO & STEVE NIEVE
3/02
PLATINUM SPONSOR
SEASON SPONSORS
ON SALE NOW
MUSIC CHRIS JANSON Fri., April 4 • 8pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Tue., April 8 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC DWEEZIL ZAPPA: THE ROX(POSTROPH)Y TOUR Thu., April 24 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
RENTAL
PARTNERS
MUSIC ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE
Sat., Feb. 15 • 8pm Historic Theater
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MUSIC SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES Sat., April 5 • 8pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC MATTHEW MORRISON: RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS Sun., April 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW Sun., April 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JASON ISBELL A BENEFIT FOR THE KITA CENTER Mon., Feb. 17 • 7:30pm Historic Theater
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WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE OLIVIE BLAKE AND GIFTED & TALENTED Sun., April 6 • 7pm • Historic Theater
TALKS AN EVENING WITH PETER SAGAL FROM NHPR’S WAIT WAIT... DON’T TELL ME! Fri., April 18 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
MUSIC LYLE LOVETT AND HIS ACOUSTIC GROUP Tue., April 29 • 7pm • Historic Theater
The Kita Center, a non-profit in Southern Maine, is dedicated to preventing suicide by building intentional environments to foster connections and lifelong engagement with mental wellness. Its flagship program, Camp Kita, provides a traditional summer camp experience, tuition-free, for children ages 8-17 who have lost a loved one to suicide. Alongside typical camp activities, licensed clinical professionals lead peer support sessions and provide 24/7 trauma support. thekitacenter.org
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
COMEDY COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY Sat., March 29 • 8pm Historic Theater
GENRE: COUNTRY
GENRE: POP
GENRE: ROCK
GENRE: FOLK/ROCK/BLUEGRASS
GENRE: BLUES/R&B
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: ROCK
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE
Connect with creators.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
PETER WOLF AND WAITING ON THE MOON
Tue., March 18 • 7pm
Peter Wolf returns to The Music Hall with his new book, Waiting on the Moon, a treasure trove of vignettes from a legendary musical figure whose career spans over six decades and is still going strong.
Peter Wolf was born in the Bronx, moved to Boston to study painting at the Museum School of Fine Arts, and then left to pursue a life in music with the J. Geils Band. In 1984, he began his career as a solo artist. Wolf continues to paint, record, and tour from his home base in Boston.
COMEDY AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Where the punchlines never end!
COMEDY SERIES
SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSOR: SECOND SHOW ADDED @ 9:45PM!
SAM MORRIL: THE ERRORS TOUR
Fri., March 7 • 7:30pm & 9:45pm
Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and one of the best joke writers in the scene today.
PATTON OSWALT: EFFERVESCENT
Thu., March 20 • 7:30pm
From his award-winning comedy specials to his many guest roles on television, Patton Oswalt continues to leave his distinctive imprint across all areas of entertainment.
TRAE CROWDER
Fri., March 21 • 8pm
The Los Angeles-based comedian, best-selling author, and producer gained international attention through his hugely viral “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos.
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Milestone celebrations and acoustic performances.
SPONSORS:
TUSK: THE CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC
Fri., January 17 •8pm
Playing the hits and deep cuts, TUSK possesses an electric stage presence unmatched in their tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.
Evening Sponsor: Sig Sauer Academy
BILLY
F. GIBBONS
Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm
Instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top, Gibbons is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists working in the blues-rock idiom.
AN EVENING WITH COWBOY JUNKIES
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
Sun., February 23 • 7pm
Cowboy Junkies will be performing a career-spanning show from The Trinity Session to their recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty!
Evening Sponsor: Sheehan Phinney Law Firm
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
ADAM
PASCAL & ANTHONY RAPP
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP & MUSIC
Thu., January 30 • 7:30pm
The original stars of Rent bring their friendship and history together for an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories, and fun.
JOSS STONE
Wed., February 19 • 7:30pm
The Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.
Evening Sponsor:
LOS LOBOS: DISCONNECTED (ACOUSTIC)
Wed., February 26 • 7:30pm
For 50 years, Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work and a legacy of greatness that proves themselves to be living legends of the music scene.
GENRE: CLASSIC ROCK GENRE: BROADWAY/POP
GENRE: FOLK-ROCK/ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY
GENRE: BLUES/ROCK GENRE: POP/R&B/SOUL
GENRE: ROCK/LATIN
MUSIC SERIES
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
A journey through eclectic sounds.
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
SOLAS – 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Thu., February 27 • 7:30pm
Hailed as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced” (The Boston Globe), Solas returns after an eight-year hiatus to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
Evening Sponsor: Baker Newman Noyes
MARC BROUSSARD – TIME IS A THIEF TOUR
Sun., March 9 • 7pm
The Louisiana-born acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician has a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock, and soul into contemporary terms.
GENRE: JAZZ
COWBOY BEBOP LIVE
Sun., March 16 • 7pm
3, 2, 1, let’s jam! The Bebop Bounty Big Band brings together storytelling and high-octane jazz like you’ve never seen before in this complete multimedia experience highlighting the critically acclaimed anime Cowboy Bebop on the big screen with live music.
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
Sun., March 2 • 8pm
The collaboration between Costello and Nieve spans over 45 years, with appearances together on 25 record albums — from Watching The Detectives to The Boy Named If — and on countless stages.
Evening Sponsor: Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Co. | Whole Life Health Care
A.J. CROCE – HEART OF THE ETERNAL TOUR
Wed., March 12 • 7:30pm
Son of iconic singer-songwriter Jim Croce, the Billboard charting singer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist, A.J Croce, is once again bringing his father’s classic songs to the stage.
LEE BRICE: YOU, ME AND MY GUITAR
Wed., March 19 • 7:30pm
The multi-platinum selling Grammy nominee is an ACM and CMA award winner, a chart-topping country artist, and has co-written songs with legends of the genre like Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw.
ELVIS COSTELLO & STEVE NIEVE
GENRE: ROCK/POP
GENRE: POP/ROCK
GENRE: COUNTRY
GENRE: IRISH
GENRE: SOUL/R&B
TALKS AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Sparking inspiration and conversation.
MEDIA
PARTNER: INTERCONNECTIONS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
JOJO MOYES WITH WE ALL LIVE HERE IN CONVERSATION WITH JODI PICOULT
Thu., February 20 • 7pm
The #1 New York Times bestselling author brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family. Join Jojo Moyes and Jodi Picoult as they return to The Music Hall to discuss Moyes’ new novel, We All Live Here
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES
AN EVENING WITH HENRY WINKLER
Fri., March 14 • 7:30pm
In this engaging evening, Henry Winkler shares humorous anecdotes and inspirational lessons from his life and storied career. Following his presentation, Henry will take questions from the audience.
Educating and entertaining young minds.
SCHOOL DAYS
SERIES SPONSOR:
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:
D.F. Richard Energy • The French Foundation • New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tue., February 4 • 9:30am & 11:30am
In this brand new multimedia performance, kids talk to kids in a compelling, funny and educational show. Dealing with real issues affecting students today including social media, testing, bullying and peer pressure these video testimonials by kids and their advocates (along with a generous dose of comedian Robert Post’s signature humor) is sure to resonate with school and public audiences alike.
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
Wed., March 12 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A Year With Frog And Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons.
THE MUSIC HALL AT THE WHITTEMORE CENTER
PRESENTING
SPONSOR:
The Music Hall is expanding our live entertainment programming. This year, we’re bringing shows to the Whittemore Center at the University of New Hampshire’s Key Auto Group Complex in Durham, NH, marking the next phase in our longstanding partnership with UNH. This collaboration allows us to offer marquee artists, comedy performances, family-friendly programming, and more—right here on the Seacoast.
By expanding into the Whittemore Center, a 5,000+ seat arena, The Music Hall can now bring bigger acts and diverse entertainment options, making it easier for you to experience top-tier performances without traveling far. This partnership strengthens our ties with UNH and creates an opportunity for us to engage with wider audiences and grow our nonprofit’s reach in exciting new ways.
THE AVETT BROTHERS
Thu., May 1 • 8pm • The Whittemore Center • Durham, NH
The three-time Grammy nominees made waves and garnered critical acclaim with their major label debut in 2009 and have been skyrocketing into the spotlight ever since.
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Where the soul meets sound.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
GENRE: BLUEGRASS/FOLK
GENRE: ALTERNATIVE/JAZZ/LOCAL
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: POP/INDIE ROCK
GENRE: FOLK
SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN
Thu., January 9 • 7:30pm
From the humble beginnings of playing music in pubs, the Socks have become one of the most sought-after Irish music groups in the world today performing alongside acts like Sting, Aretha Franklin, and Rod Stewart.
SAVOIR FAIRE WITH
WYN & THE WHITE LIGHT
Sat., January 11 • 8pm
Savoir Faire brings a jazz age sound to lyrics that dissect our modern society paired with the haunting soul-rock sound of Wyn & the White Light.
REED FOEHL
Sat., January 25 • 8pm
Raised in a small New England town, the Grammy-nominated songwriter’s folk-Americana music tells stories that push boundaries while paying homage to tradition.
CERTAINLY SO
Fri., February 7 • 8pm
The music that comes from Certainly So founding members, Tanner Gray and Colby Wilson, has always boasted blood harmonies as well as thoughtful, invoking lyrics.
VANCE GILBERT
Fri., February 21 • 8pm
Vance Gilbert, often described as a blend of Joni Mitchell, Richie Havens, and Rodney Dangerfield, has firmly established himself as a premier acoustic storyteller.
GENRE: COUNTRY/LOCAL
GENRE: JAZZ
GENRE: POP
WORLD/LATIN/FLAMENCO MUSIC
GENRE: COUNTRY/TRIBUTE
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
GAVIN MARENGI BAND
Fri., January 10 • 8pm
This quartet is a powerhouse of country music talent, creating a dynamic and unforgettable musical experience.
THE MUSIC HALL & BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION
PRESENT: SEBA MOLNAR
Fri., January 17 • 8pm
The award-winning Bostonbased saxophonist, composer, and educator is dedicated to preserving the tradition of jazz music while promoting a new generation of the genre.
LEE DEWYZE
Sun., January 26 • 3:30pm & 7:30pm
The American Idol winner has firmly established himself as a prominent figure in the singersongwriter scene.
JUANITO PASCUAL
Sat., February 8 • 7:30pm
With a sound that blends traditional and contemporary flamenco plus Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead, Juanito Pascual is “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists in recent years” (NPR).
JOHNNY CASH’S BIRTHDAY BASH
WITH SCOTT MOREAU
Wed., February 26 • 5:30pm & 8pm
Scott Moreau returns to The Music Hall Lounge to pay tribute to “The Man In Black” on what would have been his 93rd birthday!
GENRE:
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Stories and song.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
GENRE: POP/TRIBUTE
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: FOLK
POP/ROCK
BOTH SIDES NOW
THE MUSIC AND LIVES OF JONI MITCHELL AND LEONARD COHEN
Thu., February 27 • 7pm
A theatrical concert that explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.
ELLIS PAUL
Sat., March 1 • 8pm
An astute storyteller, poetic and literate, with a stellar stage presence, Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer-songwriters.
GENRE: FOLK
GENRE: FOLK
JORDAN TICE
Tue., March 18 • 7pm
Jordan Tice is a versatile musician and songwriter, blending folk, bluegrass, and pop influences across seven solo projects and his work with Hawktail, earning critical acclaim.
GENRE: FOLK/POP
TYLER HILTON
Sun., March 23 • 7pm
From portraying Elvis Presley and garnering a cult following from the hit TV show One Tree Hill, this award-winning musician has garnered himself an impressive career in the industry.
GENRE: FOLK
Listen to the artists in this magazine with our Spotify Playlist!
SAM ROBBINS RECORD RELEASE
Fri., February 28 • 8pm
The New England based musician and Emerging Artist Grant winner is often described as an “old soul singer-songwriter.”
LIV GREENE
Fri., March 14 • 8pm
Greene’s sophomore album, Deep Feeler, heralds her arrival as a powerful new voice who joins the songwriting tradition of Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch, and Lucinda Williams - in her own way.
HEATHER MALONEY
Fri., March 21 • 8pm
The Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” has supported acts including Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, while receiving praise on her releases by musical legend, Graham Nash.
ALICE HOWE & FREEBO BAND
Fri., March 28 • 7:30pm
The impeccably-tuned vocals of the lifelong singer-songwriter paired with the fretless stylings of the rock bass legend make for a duo with undeniable chemistry.
GENRE:
COMEDY AT THE LOUNGE
Quick wits and laughter!
PRESENTING SPONSOR: COMEDY SERIES SPONSORS:
ISMO: WOO-HOO!
WORLD TOUR!
Thu., January 30 • 7:30pm
Often called “the most insightful comic in Finland,” ISMO’s sharp writing and uniquely hilarious delivery makes quick-fans of people of all backgrounds.
JIM COLLITON
Sat., March 15 • 5:30pm & 8pm
Married and raising kids in the suburbs is the backdrop for Jim Colliton’s comedy, whether it’s lousy Father’s Day gifts, buying the wrong things at the supermarket, or just the daily pitfalls of being a dad.
LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE
Uncovering historic stories.
DAVID NIHILL SHELF HELP TOUR
Mon., March 3 • 7pm
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, comedian David Nihill has won the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition alongside previous finalists such as Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Dana Carvey.
PETER ANTONIOU
Sat., March 22 • 5pm & 8pm
From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London’s West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe.
MEDIA PARTNER: INTERCONNECTIONS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
TESS CHAKKALAKAL AND A MATTER OF COMPLEXION
Wed., February 12 • 7pm
A biography of Charles Chesnutt, one of the first American authors to write for both Black and white readers. Through his literary work, as a writer, critic, and speaker, Chesnutt transformed the publishing world by crossing racial barriers that divided Black writers from white and seamlessly including both Black and white characters in his writing. In A Matter of Complexion, Chakkalakal pens the biography of a poor teacher raised in rural North Carolina during Reconstruction who became the first professional African American writer to break into the all-white literary establishment and win admirers as diverse as William Dean Howells, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, and Lorraine Hansberry.
Tess Chakkalakal teaches African-American and American Literature at Bowdoin College. She is the author of Novel Bondage: Slavery, Marriage, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century America, and co-editor of Jim Crow, Literature, and the Legacy of Sutton E. Griggs and Imperium in Imperio. She is co-host and creator of the award-winning podcast Dead Writers: A Show About Great American Authors and Where They Lived. She lives in Brunswick, Maine.
CURATOR SPOTLIGHT
MARY BETH JOHNSON
Director of Institutional Advancement
Programming Area: Classical & Emerging Artist Benefit Concerts
Favorite Show of 2024: I loved Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert; John Page’s programming of Shostokovich’s 10th Symphony juxtaposed by Copland’s Lincoln Portrait was as powerful as it was beautiful.
Listening/Watching/Reading Right Now: I’ve curated Spotify to feed me a vast array of artists - Molly Martin, Kishi Bashi, Andrew Bird, Shakey Graves, Melody Gardot, Lia Rose & Les Chauds Lapins. I just started rereading Tom Robbins Jitterbug Perfume and just finished Frozen River. Watching: Churchill at War
Excited About in 2025: I am so excited for the Avett Brothers!
MARK PRUETT
Director of Data Services & Cinema Curator
Programming Area: Cinema, Telluride by the Sea, New Hampshire Film Festival
Favorite Show of 2024: I Saw the TV Glow. My favorite film of 2024. I gave our patrons a chance to experience a film they may not typically go to a theater to see.
Listening/Watching/Reading Right Now: Listening: Emperor, Blind Guardian, Yngwie, Moonsorrow, KISS, Spiral Realms, Lazerhawk, Martin Sturtzer, Mortiis Era 1. Watching: Paper Girls, The X-Files, upcoming Music Hall movies. Reading: Dazzler (1981), Pale Blue Dot, V: Pursuit of Diana, various Star Wars and Transformers comics.
Excited About in 2025: Cinema Series, Telluride by the Sea, New Hampshire Film Festival, and more Whittemore Center shows!
LAUREN HODGE
Talent Buyer
Programming Area: Music, Comedy, Talks
Favorite Show of 2024: Jason Mraz is definitely high on my list - it was incredible to see the energy he and his band brought to our stage. As for the Lounge, Haley Reinhart and comedian Pat McGann both had great weekend sit-ins with four shows each.
Listening to Right Now: Some artists I’m loving right now are: John Vincent III, Sierra Ferrell, Trousdale, JOSEPH, William Prince, and Kishi Bashi.
Excited About in 2025: Continuing to see what shows we can bring to Portsmouth! (And The Avett Brothers, obviously!) Joss Stone and Marc Broussard are also sure to be fun shows.
TINA SAWTELLE
President & CEO
Programming Area: Music, Literary, Ogunquit Playhouse, Film Festival
Favorite Show of 2024: Amos Lee. I’ve always been a fan of his recordings, but was so impressed by his live stage performance, including his stellar lineup of musicians.
Listening/Watching/Reading Right Now: Listening: GoldFord, Katie Pruitt, Lainey Wilson, Penny & Sparrow; Reading: The Frozen River (Ariel Lawhon); Watching: Lioness
Excited About in 2025: What James said!
ASHLEIGH TUCKER POLLOCK
Associate Executive Director
Programming Area: Dance
Favorite Show of 2024: This year’s New Hampshire Film Festival was such a blast, and I am so excited to start diving into planning for NHFF 2025!
Listening/Reading Right Now: My current music go-to is classical music, both new and old. I just finished reading Molly Spotted Elk by Bunny McBride, a biography about a Penobscot tribe member who became a famous, internationally recognized dancer.
Excited About in 2025: The return of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas for the holiday season! The sets, costumes, and dancing - the full Broadway package!
BRITTANY WASON
Literary Producer
Programming Area: Literary & Book Club
Favorite Show of 2024: It’s so hard to pick a favorite, but I think my top three were Doris Kearns Goodwin with An Unfinished Love Story, Ariel Lawhon with The Frozen River, and Matthew Delmont with Half American.
Reading Right Now: James by Percival Everett (for Book Club!)
Excited About in 2025: The range of authors we’ll have, from rocker Peter Wolf to the fantastical Olivie Blake! Plus, our inaugural book festival to celebrate 20 years of Writers on a New England Stage!
JAMES PAONE
Programming Manager
Programming Area: Music, Comedy, Talks, School Days Series
Favorite Show of 2024: Jason Mraz and his Super Band blew me away. His presence, talent and musicianship were simply unmatched that beautiful night in July.
Listening to Right Now: Too many to choose! Here are three: Stephen Wilson, Jr., Hohnen Ford, Jon Batiste.
Excited About in 2025: The Avett Brothers at The Whittemore Center!
STAY TUNED
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Malloy Events makes The Music Hall Look Magical
If you joined us outside for the Emerging Artist Benefit Concert festivities, the New Hampshire Film Festival, or the Frozen Winter Carnival, you were surely dazzled by the work of our production partner, Malloy Events. With the support of our Music Hall family, we have lovingly restored the exterior of the Historic Theater; the talented team at Malloy Events took things to the next level for these celebrations, adding glitz and glitter - and lots of lights - to make the streetscape truly shine! We are grateful to have such a stellar creative partner.
Learn more about Malloy Events at malloyevents.com
MEMBER EVENTS
BOOK CLUB
7 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
JAMES by Percival Everett moderated by Dana Clinton Mon., Jan. 13 • 6pm
THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah Mon., Feb. 10 • 6pm moderated by Marcia Streidle
BEHIND THE CURTAIN 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
BETH FALCONER, 3S ARTSPACE Tue., Jan. 14 • 5pm
MIKE AMBROGI, NOVOCURE Tue., Jan. 28 • 5pm
BILL STOUGES, THE KITA CENTER Tue., Feb. 11 • 5pm
For more info, contact Emma Calabrese at ECalabrese@themusichall.org
CINEMA AT THE MUSIC HALL
CINEMA SPONSOR:
COMING SOON: The Brutalist, Queer, NT Live, The Friend, Daytime Revolution
This lineup contains feature films returning from New Hampshire Film Festival and Telluride by the Sea.
CONCLAVE
Fri., Jan. 3 • 7pm
Sat., Jan. 4 • 1pm & 7pm Sun., Jan. 5 • 1pm
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope.
Best Picture nominee: Golden Globes, Critics Choice
OH, CANADA
Sun., Jan. 12 • 1pm
Tue., Jan. 14 & Wed., Jan. 15 • 7pm
Aging filmmaker Leonard Fife (Richard Gere), still fiery despite his battle with illness, wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it’s too late.
Cannes Film Festival nominee Palme d’Or
FLOW
Sat., Jan. 18 & Sun., Jan. 19 • 1pm
A thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.
Best Animated Film: Golden Globes nominee, National Board of Review winner
SHERLOCK JR. WITH R.E.M.:
A SILENTS SYNCED FILM
Fri., Feb. 7 • 7pm
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi is paired with Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. (1924)
NIGHTBITCH
Sun., Jan. 5 • 4pm
Wed., Jan. 8 & Thu., Jan 9 • 7pm
A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her new domesticity takes a surreal turn.
Best Actress nominee: Golden Globes, Spirits Awards
WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR
Thu., Jan. 16 • 7pm Sat., Jan. 18 • 4pm
A thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe.
BOB DYLAN DON’T LOOK BACK (1967)
Fri., Jan. 24 & Sat., Jan. 25 • 1pm Sun., Jan. 26 • 4pm
Bob Dylan is captured on-screen as he never would be again during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic artist.
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN
Fri., Feb. 14 • 7pm
Sun.,Feb. 16 • 1pm
Tue., Feb. 18; Fri., Feb. 21; & Sat. Feb. 22 • 7pm PREMIERE. First-ever official band-authorized documentary.
ANORA
Fri., Jan. 10 & Sat., Jan. 11 • 7pm
Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or winner Anora is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern-day Cinderella story.
Best Picture nominee: Golden Globes, Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards
MAGPIE
Fri., Jan. 24 & Sat., Jan. 25 • 7pm Sun., Jan. 26 • 1pm
A stylish neo-noir thriller centered on a married couple whose lives begin to fracture when their daughter is cast alongside a glamorous movie star.
Schedule subject to change. Scan for our upcoming films!
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN
VAN GOGH: POETS & LOVERS
Fri., Jan. 10 & Sat., Jan. 11 • 1pm Sun., Jan. 12 • 4pm
The most exciting and dramatic period of Van Gogh’s life explored on the big screen.
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR
Fri., Jan. 17 • 1pm
Sat., Jan. 18 • 7pm
Sun., Jan. 19 • 4pm
Tue., Jan. 21; Wed., Jan. 22; & Thu., Jan. 23 • 7pm
PREMIERE. Written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. After years of being out of touch, two friends meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. Starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.
BABYGIRL
Tue., Jan. 28, Wed., Jan. 29, & Fri., Jan. 31 • 7pm
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.
Best Actress nominee: Golden Globes, Gotham Awards, AARP Awards
MESSAGE FROM THE CURATOR, MARK PRUETT
We are in the midst of awards season for the best in cinema. Many of our recent and forthcoming titles in our Cinema series, Telluride by the Sea, and New Hampshire Film Festival have raked in the nominations and awards from The Golden Globes, Spirit Awards, New York Film Critics Choice Awards, and many more. I Saw the TV Glow, Janet Planet, Challengers, La Cocina, Nightbitch, Conclave, My Old Ass, Between the Temples and many more. Speaking of our festivals, some of the titles will return on-screen in 2025.
The schedule for February and March Cinema is at themusichall.org/cinema Please check for the latest films on sale, and sign up for enews if you haven’t already. Follow us on our socials, and like and forward our Cinema posts. Spread the word of Cinema at The Music Hall.
I have put together two Spotify playlists, Music Hall Cinema - Scores & Songs from our films, and Music Hall Cinema - Curator’s Picks which are selections from yours truly. Search for musichallnh and add our playlists!
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AT A GLANCE
LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge
JANUARY 2025
Music
Socks in the Frying Pan
Thu., January 9 • 7:30pm
Music
Gavin Marengi Band
Fri., January 10 • 8pm
Music
Savoir Faire with Wyn & The White Light
Sat., January 11 • 8pm
Music
Tusk: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Fri., January 17 • 8pm
Music
The Music Hall & Boston Jazz Foundation Present: Seba Molnar
Fri., January 17 • 8pm
Music
Reed Foehl
Sat., January 25 • 8pm
Music
Lee DeWyze
Sun., January 26 • 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Music
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp
Thu., January 30 • 7:30pm
Comedy
ISMO: Woo-Hoo! World Tour! (SOLD OUT!)
Thu., January 30 • 7:30pm
FEBRUARY 2025
School Days Series
How to Survive Middle School
Tue., February 4
9:30am & 11:30am
Music Certainly So Fri., February 7 • 8pm
Music
Juanito Pascual
Sat., February 8 • 7:30pm
Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
FEBRUARY 2025 CONT...
Literary
Tess Chakkalakal and A Matter of Complexion
Wed., February 12 • 7pm
Music
Billy F. Gibbons
Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm
Music
Joss Stone
Wed., February 19 • 7:30pm
Talks
Jojo Moyes with We All Live Here
In Conversation with Jodi Picoult Thu., February 20 • 7pm
Music
Vance Gilbert Fri., February 21 • 8pm
Music
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years Sun., February 23 • 7pm
Music
Johnny Cash’s Birthday Bash with Scott Moreau Wed., February 26 5:30pm & 8pm
Music
Los Lobos: Disconnected (Acoustic) Wed., February 26 • 7:30pm
Music
Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Thu., February 27 • 7pm
Music
Solas – 30th Anniversary Tour Thu., February 27 • 7:30pm
Music – Emerging Artist Grant Winner
Sam Robbins Record Release Fri., February 28 • 8pm
MARCH 2025
Music
Ellis Paul Sat., March 1 • 8pm
MARCH 2025 CONT...
Music
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve Sun., March 2 • 8pm
Comedy
David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour Mon., March 3 • 7pm
Comedy
Sam Morril: The Errors Tour Fri., March 7 • 7:30pm
Music
Marc Broussard – Time is a Thief Tour Sun., March 9 • 7pm
School Days Series
A Year with Frog and Toad Wed., March 12 9:30am & 11:30am
Music
A.J. Croce – Heart of the Eternal Tour Wed., March 12 • 7:30pm
Talks
An Evening with Henry Winkler Fri., March 14 • 7:30pm
Music
Liv Greene Fri., March 14 • 8pm
Comedy
Jim Colliton Sat., March 15 • 5:30pm & 8pm
Music
Cowboy Bebop Live Sun., March 16 • 7pm
Writers on a New England Stage Peter Wolf and Waiting on the Moon Tue., March 18 • 7pm
Music
Jordan Tice Tue., March 18 • 7pm
Music
Lee Brice: You, Me and My Guitar Wed., March 19 • 7:30pm
Comedy
Patton Oswalt: Effervescent Thu., March 20 • 7:30pm
MARCH 2025 CONT...
Comedy Trae Crowder Fri., March 21 • 8pm
Music
Heather Maloney Fri., March 21 • 8pm
Comedy Peter Antoniou Sat., March 22 • 5pm & 8pm
Music
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert: Beauty & Virtuosity Sun., March 23 • 3pm
Music
Tyler Hilton Sun., March 23 • 7pm
Music
Alice Howe & Freebo Band Fri., March 28 • 7:30pm
APRIL 2025
Music
Chris Janson Fri., April 4 • 8pm
Music
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes Sat., April 5 • 8pm
Writers on a New England Stage Olivie Blake and Gifted & Talented Sun., April 6 • 7pm
Music
The Robert Cray Band Tue., April 8 • 7:30pm
Music
Matthew Morrison: Rhythms & Revelations Sun., April 13 • 7pm
School Days Series Pete the Cat Tue., April 15 9:30am* & 11:30am (*SOLD OUT!)
PLATINUM SPONSOR:
BILLY F. GIBBONS
Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm
SOLAS
30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Thu., Feb. 27 • 7:30pm
UPCOMING SHOWS ADAM PASCAL & ANTHONY RAPP
JANUARY - MARCH 2025
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP & MUSIC Thu., January 30 • 7:30pm