April 2018 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • APRIL 2018

Live at the Loft

NEW BREED BRASS BAND 4/7 Writers on a New England Stage

KATY TUR 4/8* Live at the Loft

KIM RICHEY 4/15 Live at the Loft

CHRIS TRAPPER 4/28

*ON THE COVER

SEASON SPONSORS TheMusicHall.org

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, April 7. The following NEW shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Saturday, April 21 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org, call 603.766.2176, or email AHahalis@themusichall.org.

THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE AT THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

ELF THE MUSICAL

Wed., November 28 - Sun., December 16 • Historic Theater Tickets starting at $45; 18 & under starting at $38 Early Bird Discounts - see pg 7 for details

Based on the hilarious 2003 film, this modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

JENNIFER EGAN

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

CELESTE NG WITH JOE HILL

Tue., June 26 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $13.75*

Thu., June 7 • 7pm • Loft • $41*

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad visits with her NY Times bestseller Manhattan Beach, just out in paperback.

The author of this year’s runaway bestseller, coast-to-coast named "best book of the year,” takes the stage with author Joe Hill.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

HEATHER MALONEY

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

JOHN HODGMAN

LIVE AT THE LOFT

GIRLS GUNS AND GLORY

Thu., May 17 • 7:30pm • Loft • $18 ‡

Thu., May 31 • 7pm • Loft • $30*

Her pure, crystalline voice calls to mind Joni Mitchell.

Bestselling author, actor, and former fake news practitioner on The Daily Show shares his reallife, all-true wanderings through New England.

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Fri., June 8 • 8pm • Loft • $15 ‡

Rising stars of country music from Boston, back for more at the Loft.

* Check TheMusicHall.org for ticket details ‡ On Sale to all on April 7

LIVE AT THE LOFT

JALEN N'GONDA

LIVE AT THE LOFT

ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS

LIVE AT THE LOFT

PATTY LARKIN

Sun., June 10 • 7pm • Loft • $15 ‡

Fri., June 22 • 8pm • Loft • $22 ‡

Sat., August 4 • 8pm • Loft • $25

He evokes the best of 60s and 70s Motown, but makes it all his own.

This foursome is the most badass female folk band around.

“One of the most gifted performers in music today” – Chicago Tribune

FIRST SATURDAY

INTIMATELY YOURS

MICHAEL MCDONALD

ALREADY ON SALE!

INTIMATELY YOURS

INDIGO GIRLS (SOLD OUT)

Tue., May 15 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $58; $78; $95

Fri., May 18 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $42; $52

An enduring force in popular music, touring behind his new album, Wide Open.

This iconic folk rock duo is touring behind their latest release, One Lost Day.

INTIMATELY YOURS

BEN HARPER & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

INTIMATELY YOURS

AN EVENING WITH MELISSA ETHERIDGE

Thu., June 7 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $59; $68

Sun., June 17 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $55; $84; $105

Two storied musicians team up for an evening of blues.

Folk-rocker known for her mixture of confessional lyrics and whiskeysmoked vocals.

MARK RICHARDSON AND DAN JAFFE, NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

Tue., May 1 • 7pm • Loft • $36*

Just in time for planting season - don't miss this essential gardener's guide to growing native in New England.

RENTAL PARTNERS

Signature Sounds and Bright & Lyon presents SINEAD O’CONNOR AKA MAGDA DAVITT Tue., April 24 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Seacoast Media Group presents SEACOAST ALL STAR SPORTS AWARDS FEATURING PEDRO MARTINEZ Thu., June 21 • 6:30pm • Historic Theater Kirschner Concerts presents JOE JACKSON Thu., July 12 • 8pm • Historic Theater TheMusicHall.org

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ON STAGE

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE KATY

TUR

Sun., April 8 • 4pm • Historic Theater • $13.75* Hear from NBC Correspondent Katy Tur about her NY Times bestseller and the darkly comic, fascinatingly bizarre 2016 presidential campaign; her 501 days reporting on - and taking fire from - Republican Nominee Donald Trump.

Writers on a NE Stage Reception - Patron level members and above can join us backstage for a reception immediately following the show. The reception is complimentary but you will need a ticket to the show. For more information, contact Alexis Hahalis at 603.766.2176 or AHahalis@themusichall.org.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:

PRESENTING SPONSORS: SERIES SPONSOR: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

MEDIA PARTNER:

N E W

E N G L A N D ’ S

M A G A Z I N E

EVENING SPONSOR: Great Bay Limousine, Inc.

LIVE AT THE LOFT NEW

BREED BRASS BAND

Please use the Yankee logo and tagline as shown above based on listed size. If you have any questions about how to use or resize the logo and tagline, please contact Heather Atwell at 603-563-8111. heathera@yankeepub.com.

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Feb. 2008

Sat., April 7 • 8pm • Loft • $22

New Breed Brass Band lives and breathes the culture of New Orleans, infusing funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop into a custom-made enhancement of second-line brass band tradition.

SERIES SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNERS: 4 NOW 603.436.2400

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

*Check website for ticket package details

ON STAGE

LIVE AT THE LOFT BOBBY

LONG

Fri., April 13 • 8pm • Loft • $12

Long, a singer-songwriter who cut his teeth in the London folk music scene, has earned a reputation as a gutsy, captivating performer with a blues-infused voice and a poet’s sensibility.

SERIES SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

LIVE AT THE LOFT KIM

RICHEY

Sun., April 15 • 7pm • Loft • $22

Two-time Grammy-nominated Richey is a storyteller; a weaver of emotions and a tugger of heartstrings. Tender, poetic, and aching with life’s truths, Kim’s songs transport you to her world, where words paint pictures and melodies touch the soul.

SERIES SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNERS:

*Check website for ticket package details

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

TheMusicHall.org

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ON STAGE

HILARITY

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

Thu., April 5 • 7:30pm • Loft • $16

Fri., April 6 • 7pm • Loft • $41*

JOE DEROSA

C.J. BOX

A writer, actor, and stand-up comedian who has won over fans with his brand of comedy that mixes brutal honesty and frustration at the workings of the world.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author comes to town with his latest western mystery featuring Joe Pickett, the Wyoming game warden and unassuming lawman.

SERIES SPONSORS:

SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation

SCHOOL DAYS SERIES

CLEMENTINE

Tue., April 3 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater • $6

LIVE AT THE LOFT

Sat., April 28 • 8pm • Loft • $22

Come join America’s favorite curly-haired carrot-top as she navigates the hilarious waters of friendship, family, school, and mischief on an epic third grade adventure you’ll never forget.

Boston-based artist Chris Trapper’s music can best be described as lyrically driven roots-pop, with a knack for telling everyday stories filled with extraordinary characters.

SERIES SPONSORS:

CHRIS TRAPPER

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MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

Measured Progress

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY: Cogswell Benevolent Trust; Demoulas Foundation; The French Foundation; The Fuller Foundation; Heinemann Publishing; Speedway Children’s Charities

*Check website for ticket package details

OUR COMMUNITY

Visit TheMusicHall.org/Blog for more behind-the-scenes info!

Member Spotlight: The McElroys This month, we chatted with Vanessa McElroy, a Music Hall member at the Supporter level as well as a homeowner for a featured home on this year’s 27th Annual Kitchen Tour. Don't miss this year's tour on Sat., May 12, see how local

Credit: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com

MEMBERS ENJOY:

turn-of-the century abodes have been renovated to showcase dream

CONVENIENCE! Sign up for our convenient

kitchens of all shapes and sizes.

Annual Auto Renewal program and never miss a beat! To enroll, check the box on your membership renewal form or contact Alexis at 603.766.2176.

Q: What drew you to become a Music Hall Member?

A: We feel lucky to live in such a vibrant arts area and want to support that aspect of Portsmouth and the seacoast region. The Music

Credit: Sydney Bilodeau

Hall is such a historic and unique arts center that helps to make Portsmouth a rich cultural community.

Q: You have a beautiful kitchen. As a featured home on this year's Kitchen Tour, what was your design inspiration? What is your favorite design aspect about your kitchen?

A: I love the color and the center island. It's an open space for entertaining but it's a practical and functional space for us as well. We wanted to create a space where our family could feel comfortable and spend time together that was kid-friendly. It's the room that we spend the most time in and we wanted it to be warm and inviting - for us as well as guests.

Q: What has been your favorite show so far at the theater, and is there anyone coming up that you’re particularly looking forward to seeing?

A: Our whole family loved White Christmas! We're looking forward to making it an annual tradition! I was also excited to attend Shelter: A One Billion Rising Event in February to benefit Haven, a local non profit that I support. There are so many upcoming shows that I'm looking forward to... hearing Katy Tur (Writers on a New England Stage) in April, Amy Black: The Music of Memphis & Muscle Shoals, and the Black Lillies coming in June.

Q: What are some of the “unexpected benefits” you’ve enjoyed from being a Music Hall member and what would you tell others who are considering joining?

A: What we appreciate most as members, is that the Music Hall events are something that our entire family can enjoy together and there is a variety of events to see, from live music shows to movies to opera to the Writers in the Loft series. There is always something new and interesting that's being offered.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ON ELF THE MUSICAL Members can take an additional 10% off their tickets to the first week of the show (Nov. 28 - Dec. 2). Promotion runs through June 30. Don’t be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins, get your tickets early.

• 10% discount for Friend level (save up to $9.70/ticket) • 20% discount for Advocate-Patron (save up to $19.40/ticket) • 30% discount for Backer-Stakeholder (save up to $29.10/ticket)

ACCESS! Members at the Patron level and above are invited to Directors Club events throughout the year. Join us this month for a farm-to-table dinner experience at the Kensington Food Barn at Eastman’s Corner on Wednesday, April 18. Space is limited.

Contact Alexis at 603.766.2176 for details or to upgrade your membership.

COMING SOON:

MAY MEMBERSHIP MONTH

Thank you to our Corporate Partners TheMusicHall.org

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ON SCREEN

HISTORIC THEATER

Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

MOLLY'S GAME

R • 2h 20m • US 3/30, 3/31, 4/4 • 7pm Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin (his feature film directing debut). Based on the true story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons.

PHANTOM THREAD R

• 2h 10m • US 4/6, 4/10, 4/11, 4/12 • 7pm Set in 1950's London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. Academy Award winner for Best Costume Design.

FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL

R • 1h 45m • UK 4/17, 4/18, 4/19 • 7pm What starts as a vibrant affair between legendary femme fatale Gloria (Annette Bening) and her young lover Peter Turner (Jamie Bell) quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Gloria turning to Peter for comfort.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN R

• 1h 44m • Chile • Subtitled 4/21, 4/25, 4/26 • 7pm, 4/22 • 4pm Marina, a transgender woman who works as a waitress and moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend. Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

PG • 1h 45m • US 4/27, 4/28, 5/1, 5/2, 5/3 • 7pm, 4/29 • 4pm Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, this original musical celebrates the birth of show business and a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. With Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Michelle Williams. Score by Oscar (La La Land) and Tony (Dear Evan Hansen) winners Ben Pasek and Justin Paul.

MET AT THE MUSIC HALL

SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter

MEDIA PARTNERS:

LUISA MILLER (VERDI)

Sat., April 14 • 12:30pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Starring Sonya Yoncheva as a peasant girl, Luisa, opposite Piotr Beczala as Rodolfo in Verdi’s tragedy about a young woman who sacrifices her own happiness in an attempt to save her father’s life.

DON'T MISS! OPERA CONNECTION Sat., April 14 • 11am • Loft 8 NOW 603.436.2400

CENDRILLON (MASSENET)

Sat., April 28 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Massenet’s enchanting opera, based on Cinderella, premieres at the Met conducted by Bertrand de Billy and directed by Laurent Pelly, whose credits include staging Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment and Massenet’s Manon.

ON SCREEN LOFT See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

LEANING INTO THE WIND: ANDY GOLDSWORTHY PG

• 1h 33m • UK 3/31, 4/3, 4/4, 4/18, 4/19 • 7pm From urban Edinburgh and London to the South of France and New England, each environment Andy Goldsworthy encounters becomes a fresh kaleidoscopic canvas for his art. A lushly-visualized travelogue, Goldsworthy's work and Thomas Riedelsheimer's exquisite cinematography redefine landscape and inextricably tie human life to the natural world.

ITZHAK NR

• 1h 20m • US 4/20, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25, 4/26 • 7pm Alison Chernick's enchanting documentary looks beyond the sublime musician to see the polio survivor whose parents emigrated from Poland to Israel, and the young man who struggled to be taken seriously as a music student when schools saw only his disability. Itzhak is a portrait of musical virtuosity seamlessly enclosed in warmth, humor, and above all, love.

GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI NR

• 1h 55m • UK 4/27, 5/2, 5/3 • 7pm This documentary takes the viewer on an intimate and electrifying journey that moves between four cinematic layers – performance, family, artist, and traveler – to explore the fascinating world of this pop cultural phenomenon. Here we see her behind the mask as a daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, alongside taking to the stage for a specially commissioned performance, with legendary hits including “Pull Up to the Bumper” and “Slave to the Rhythm” showcased in full.

WILDCARD

SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: VINCENT VAN GOGH: A NEW WAY OF SEEING

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: I, CLAUDE MONET

This documentary showcases Van Gogh’s iconic works like never before and features exclusive interviews with the curatorial team at the Van Gogh Museum.

Told through Monet’s own words and shot on location at the very spots he painted, the film features his most loved paintings in an unforgettable, immersive art experience.

Sun., April 15 • 1pm • Loft • $12

Sun., April 29 • 1pm • Loft • $12

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ON SCREEN

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP ON SCREEN

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

SERIES SPONSOR: Peterson Engineering

MEDIA PARTNERS:

EVENING SPONSOR:

NH Gazette; RAM Printing

Allergy Associates of New Hampshire

THE LAST CROP

YURI’S NIGHT CELEBRATION: THE MARS GENERATION

Every week 330 U.S. farm families leave their land. Ideals are questioned.

Their land’s future is uncertain. Witness one farm family’s resolve to save their land for future farmers. Post film panel discussion & Q&A.

The story unfolds through the eyes of the teens who will be the next pioneers in space as well as the vanguards pushing the limits of space exploration.

Local NASA Ambassadors will be on hand with materials.

Tue., April 3 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $12

WILDCARD

Thu., April 12 • 7pm • Loft • $12

SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio

SEA GYPSIES: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD NR 1h 17m •

NY CAT FILM FESTIVAL

NR • 2h 15m

Fri., April 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13

A curated medley of short films–documentary A story about sailing, the camaraderie of a shared and narrative–that honor the mysterious felines, struggle, and the raw awe-inspiring power of the who have fascinated humankind for centuries and continue to enchant us. natural world.

Thu., April 5 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $12

EVENING SPONSOR: World's Best Cat Litter

NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST

SERIES SPONSORS:

JULIUS CAESAR

Sun., April 8 • 1pm • Loft • $19; $15 for 18 & under Starring Ben Whishaw (Skyfall, Hamlet), Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones), David Calder (The Hatton Garden Job), and David Morrissey (Hangmen).

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NY DOG FILM FESTIVAL

NR • 2h 30m

Sat., April 14 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13 The festival celebrates the remarkable bond between dogs and their people, combining films that entertain and inspire while supporting local animal welfare organizations.

EVENING SPONSOR: Coastal Canine Resort

FILM CLUB

A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS NR

• 2h 15m • Italy Director: Sergio Leone; Composer: Ennio Morricone Tue., April 17 • 7pm • Loft • Individual Ticket: $15 With Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo as his template, Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars helped define a new era for the Western and usher in its most iconic star, Clint Eastwood. Part of The Music Hall Film Club.

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HERE & NOW

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Curator's Corner From the Unbelievable to the Shockingly Real MARGARET TALCOTT, Literary Series Producer

Not in my 10+ years’ producing our literary series alongside Patricia Lynch have I launched such an exciting and varied series of spring of events - truly, an embarrassment of riches! We feel very lucky to have such distinct voices, masterful minds, and brilliant insight coming our way...

Credit: GregWestPhotography.com

A SNEAK PEEK INTO THIS YEAR’S KITCHEN TOUR Our 27th Annual Kitchen Tour returns to Portsmouth’s walking-friendly Little Harbour neighborhood this year on Saturday, May 12, from 10am-4pm.

Saddle up for C.J. Box on April 6 and ride along with everyone’s favorite Wyoming game warden in The Disappeared. Don’t miss the remarkable NBC correspondent Katy Tur (on the cover) visiting Writers on a New England Stage on Sunday, April 8 with her book Unbelievable about being on the campaign trail with Donald Trump. She and Virginia Prescott, from series copresenter NH Public Radio, should have a great conversation!

Next we celebrate May Day with experts from the New England Wild Flower Society, learning about Native Plants For New England Gardens. And on Wed., May 9, Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Russo joins us to share insight into his life as a writer, teacher, friend, and reader - all from his first collection of essays, The Destiny Thief. What a treat! We’ll close the month laughing with “Judge” John Hodgman as he rambles, with mixed emotions, through Vacationland.

renovated kitchens on every block,

Finally, for June, Patricia and I brought home these “goodies” from our yearly NYC industry meetings: talk-of-the-town bestselling novelist Celeste Ng (Little Fires Everywhere), in discussion with writer Joe Hill (The Fireman) on June 7; and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Egan, coming to the Historic Theater on Tue., June 26 with her bestselling kaleidoscopic history, Manhattan

showcasing dream interiors in a range of

Beach. Do join us!

A perfect get-together for Mother’s Day weekend, the tour boasts newly

contemporary and classic styles created by the Seacoast’s top kitchen designers and builders.

Whether considering a renovation project or just curious about today’s design trends, you’ll get to see some of the most innovative kitchens in Portsmouth. If you are looking to turn your own kitchen goals into reality, the craftsmen, artisans,

Catching Up with Kim Richey Thérèse LaGamma, Deputy Director of Programming and Performing Arts Curator, spoke with artist Kim Richey, who’s coming to the Loft on Sun., April 15, to talk about life, music, and songwriting. Read the full

designers, and architects involved will

interview at TheMusicHall.org.

be on-site throughout the day of the

Q: What role did music play in your life up until your first record deal at the age of 37?

A: I have always loved singing. I sang in choirs in church

tour to help you with design questions and inspiration. And you’ll be helping to support The Music Hall as well.

when I was young and all throughout school. I never

Buy your tickets early at a discount, and

had the opportunity to play music professionally until

plan to make a day of it in charming

I moved to Nashville in 1988, when my close university

Portsmouth— taking a break for lunch

friend Bill Lloyd, who was in the duo Foster and Lloyd then, talked me into it.

at one of the terrific restaurants in town.

May 1 or on The Music Hall website to

Q: Can you describe your songwriting process? Do you co-write?

A: I think of myself mostly as a singer. I write to have something to sing and to express myself

locate some top area restaurants.

when I am unable to in any other way. Usually, I start with a musical idea. I love collaborating

Pick up a map at the Box Office starting

Check TheMusicHall.org/Blog for more inside scoops on this year's tour.

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with other songwriters. It makes me look at things a little differently than I would on my own and end up some place I might not have found by myself.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT The best way to spread Christmas Cheer One performance of White Christmas was even more magical than the rest: when Jim Jalbert, President of C&J Bus Lines, announced from the stage that his company would renew their support as Presenting Sponsor of the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall series. The news brought down the house.

Since 1968

And now we’re excited for Jim and C&J to share more news: the 2018 winter production will be Elf the Musical. Elf is the story of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who must journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. C&J knows a thing or two about traveling to NYC. The company has been connecting the Seacoast area to the Big Apple since 2011. Offering executive class service and daily trips from Dover, NH; Portsmouth, NH; Tewksbury, MA and seasonal service from Ogunquit to New York, C&J is in the business of connecting Broadway to the Seacoast.

This is an extra special year for C&J as the company celebrates their 50th anniversary. In addition to their service to NYC, C&J has become a regional icon, providing hourly transportation from Seacoast New Hampshire and Newburyport, MA, to Boston’s South Station and Logan Airport.

In preparation for the show, plan a Buddy-inspired weekend in Manhattan! A word of advice: while Buddy’s walking route through the Holland Tunnel is dramatic, it’s also illegal. We recommend taking a C&J Bus instead! To learn more about C&J Bus Lines, please visit RideCJ.com.

THIS MONTH'S MEMBER EVENTS BOOK CLUB:

"DANCING IN CUBA"

BY ALMA GUILLERMOPRIETO Mon., 4/9 • 6pm Portwalk Place

DIRECTOR'S CLUB:

FARM TO TABLE DINNER

Wed., 4/18 • 6pm The Food Barn, 267 South Rd, Kensington, NH Come enjoy an exclusive dinner experience in the newly renovated and preserved 1800s Food Barn at Eastman's Corner.

For more information, contact Alexis Hahalis 603.766.2176 or AHahalis@themusichall.org

proud supporters of the Music hall

bringing the arts home...

The ArTs Are The Answer to vibrant and prosperous communities where we treasure our heritage, celebrate our diversity and nurture our ingenuity.

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APRIL 2018

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Show & Tell discussion follows the film

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Clementine 9:30am & 11:30am The Last Crop 7pm

Molly's Game 7pm

Leaning Into The Wind 7pm

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Sea Gypsies: The Far Phantom Thread Side of the World 7pm 7pm Hilarity

C.J. Box 7pm

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B2W Box Office opens at 10am for member walk-up

Rental

Learning to Fly, a tribute to Tom Petty 8pm

Joe DeRosa 7:30pm

Leaning Into The Wind 7pm

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New Breed Brass Band 8pm

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Julius Caesar 1pm Literary

Book Club Portwalk Place 6pm

Phantom Thread 7pm

Phantom Thread 7pm

Phantom Thread 7pm Yuri's Night Celebration: The Mars Generation 7pm

Katy Tur 4pm

NY Cat Festival 7pm Luisa Miller 11am Broadcast

Bobby Long 8pm

Luisa Miller (Verdi) 12:30pm Rental

Paul Stutzman on Living The Dream 2pm & 8pm Movie

NY Dog Film Festival 7pm

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The Greatest Showman 7pm

The Greatest Showman 7pm

The Greatest Showman 7pm

Exhibition On Screen: Vincent Van Gogh: A New Way Of Seeing 1pm

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool 7pm

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Kim Richey 7pm

Film Stars... 7pm

A Fistful of Dollars 7pm

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A Fantastic Woman 4pm

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Sinéad O’Connor AKA Magda Davitt 7:30pm

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Exhibition On Screen: I, Claude Monet 1pm Movie

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool 7pm

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New England Wild Grace Jones: Grace Jones: Flower Society 7pm Bloodlight and Bami Bloodlight and Bami 7pm 7pm

The Greatest Showman 4pm

Creative Mornings PKX 8:30am Wild & Scenic Film Festival 7pm Itzhak 7pm

The Greatest Showman 7pm

A Fantastic Woman 7pm Itzhak 7pm

Cendrillon (Massenet) 1pm

The Greatest Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami Showman 7pm Music 7pm Chris Trapper 8pm

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Historic Tour 12:30pm Music

The Blue Ribbons feat. Dietrich Strause 8pm

B2W Box Office at the Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students, Military/Veterans/First Responders Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm 14 NOW 603.436.2400

AT A GLANCE

B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

APRIL 2018

APRIL 2018

MAY 2018

School Days Series

Film Club

Intimately Yours

Tuesday, April 3 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Tuesday, April 17 • 7pm

Tuesday, May 15 • 7:30pm

Clementine

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

The Last Crop

Tuesday, April 3 • 7pm Wildcard

Sea Gypsies: The Far Side of the World Thursday, April 5 • 7pm Hilarity

Joe DeRosa

Thursday, April 5 • 7:30pm

A Fistful of Dollars

Michael McDonald

Rental Partner

Live at the Loft

Friday, April 20 • 8:30am

Thursday, May 17 • 7:30pm

PKX Creative Mornings Rental Partner

Southeast Land Trust presents Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday, April 20 • 7pm Rental Partner

Heather Maloney Rental Partner

PKX Creative Mornings

Friday, May 18 • 8:30am Live at the Loft

Matthew Logan Vasquez

Writers in the Loft

Signature Sounds and Bright & Lyon present Sinéad O’Connor AKA Magda Davitt Tuesday, April 24 • 7:30pm

Intimately Yours

Friday, April 6 • 7pm

Met at the Music Hall

Friday, May 18 • 8pm

C.J. Box

Rental Partner

Cendrillon (Massenet)

Friday, May 18 • 8pm

Indigo Girls (Sold Out)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire presents Learning to Fly, A Tribute to Tom Petty

Saturday, April 28 • 1pm

Live at the Loft

Live at the Loft

Saturday, May 19 • 8pm

Live at the Loft

Saturday, April 28 • 8pm

Saturday, April 7 • 8pm

New Breed Brass Band

Saturday, April 7 • 8pm

Chris Trapper Wildcard

Exhibition On Screen: I, Claude Monet

Séan McCann

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Macbeth

Sunday, May 20 • 1pm

Sunday, April 29 • 1pm

Rental Partner

MAY 2018

Wednesday, May 23 • 7pm

Writers on a New England Stage Sunday, April 8 • 4pm

Innovation + Leadership

Thursday, May 31 • 7pm

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Julius Caesar

Sunday, April 8 • 1pm

Katy Tur

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Yuri's Night Celebration: The Mars Generation Thursday, April 12 • 7pm Wildcard

NY Cat Film Festival

Friday, April 13 • 7pm Live at the Loft

Bobby Long

Friday, April 13 • 8pm

Mark Richardson & Dan Jaffe, New England Wild Flower Society Live at the Loft

The Blue Ribbons feat. Dietrich Strause Saturday, May 5 • 8pm School Days Series

The Fourth "R" - Rhythm!

With the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, May 8 • 10am & 12:30pm Writers in the Loft

Saturday, April 14 • 11am

Wednesday, May 9 • 7pm

Met at the Music Hall

Richard Russo Live at the Loft

Luisa Miller (Verdi)

The Low Anthem

Rental Partner

27th Annual Kitchen Tour

Saturday, April 14 • 12:30pm

Corpus Christi Men’s Ministry presents: Paul Stutzman on Living The Dream - Adventurer, Author, Seeker Saturday, April 14 • 2pm & 8pm Wildcard

NY Dog Film Festival

Saturday, April 14 • 7pm Wildcard

Innovation + Leadership

John Hodgman

Tuesday, May 1 • 7pm

Opera Connection

Luisa Miller (Verdi)

Newmarket Jr. / Sr. High School presents Spring Concert

Thursday, May 10 • 8pm Saturday, May 12 • 10am-4pm Hilarity

Brian Regan

Saturday, May 12 • 7pm & 9:30pm Intimately Yours

Josh Ritter

Sunday, May 13 • 7pm School Days Series

JUNE 2018 Hilarity

Paula Poundstone

Saturday, June 2 • 8pm Live at the Loft

Amy Black: The Music of Memphis & Muscle Shoals Saturday, June 2 • 8pm Rental Partner

Heronfield Academy presents Celebration Concert Wednesday, June 6 • 7pm Writers in the Loft

Celeste Ng with Joe Hill

Thursday, June 7 • 7pm Intimately Yours

Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite Thursday, June 7 • 8pm Live at the Loft

Girls Guns and Glory

Friday, June 8 • 8pm

Exhibition On Screen: Vincent Van Gogh: A New Way Of Seeing

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Rental Partner

Sunday, April 15 • 1pm

Tuesday, May 15 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Live at the Loft

Film Club

Sunday, June 10 • 3pm

Saturday, April 15 • 7pm

Tuesday, May 15 • 7pm

Kim Richey

King Kong

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra: Summer Concert

For more June listings, visit TheMusicHall.org TheMusicHall.org

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Friends of The Music Hall 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 4

STAFF PICKS

JOE DEROSA April 5

BOBBY LONG April 13

Extraordinary Cinema

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