The fifth chapter of Bite-Sized History begins when Frank Jones buys and renovates The Music Hall, then promptly dies. H.W. Hartford purchases the theater, which goes on to host famous touring companies and local acts. Also, hear about the theater's role in the Russo-Japanese peace treaty of 1905. Read More
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If you listen in on any of The Music Hall meetings or even in the hallway of our Admin offices at The Loft, one word that comes up daily is “gratitude.” Gratitude for those who show up for us, send kind notes, smile under masks or over Zoom; for those who donate their time as a volunteer or on our Board, or their funds via memberships, donations, or tickets. Thank you to everyone who kept us open. Read More
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From the ashes of the Temple, The Music Hall rises as Portsmouth’s first purpose-built theater. See the entertainments of the day - including minstrel shows - and the purchase of the theater by none other than Frank Jones.Read More
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The short video series, Bite-Sized History, continues with two new chapters on the history of theater and music in Portsmouth, leading up to The Music Hall as we know it today. Read More
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We are thrilled to share a project that we have been working on with author and historian J. Dennis Robinson and filmmaker Jay Childs, who together produced eight short video chapters of The Music Hall’s history.Read More
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If you don’t follow the Black Heritage Trail of NH’s social media or get their newsletter, you’re missing out on some great programming coming up! BHTNH’s Juneteenth celebration this year is focused on the connection between emerging DNA research and historic events in the Black community and features a workshop, keynote, drumming and dancing, and a concert with Broadway’s N’Kenge (hosted at The Music Hall!). Read More
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Last summer, our outdoor concert series, Live Under the Arch (LUTA), was a big hit with audiences and artists alike, and this year we’re going to make it even better! Join us for socially distanced concerts right outside the theater,Read More
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Since Writers on a New England Stage events moved to the virtual platform, we’ve missed seeing Dreadnaught bring their unique setlist to each live show. But then the opportunity to work together to livestream some of our Live at the Historic Theater shows in February appeared and it was too good to pass up!Read More
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