Ever since I was a young girl, I have ventured downtown Portsmouth during the winter months to see performances at the Historic Theater. It started when my grandmother and mom took me to see the Nutcracker, which is a classic show for any little girl to see, especially if she does ballet; I did of course do ballet and continued dancing until I aged out of my dance school, but that is a story for another time.Read More
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Opera Connection makes a triumphant return this season, starting this Sat., October 2 at 2pm with the Season Preview! Opera expert and writer-producer Dennis Neil Kleinman will lead a lively discussion about all 10 of the operas being shown this season. Director of Institutional Advancement Gail VanHoy Carolan spoke with Dennis about the upcoming season. And his answers were so beautiful, we’re breaking this up into two parts! Stay tuned for more!Read More
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Bringing our collaboration with the Ogunquit Playhouse back to the Historic Theater this winter means a revival of a beloved family tradition, but also a favorite venture: our Give the Gift of Magic campaign, inspired by Morgan and Tara Rutman. We invite you to contribute to this fund to provide tickets to this year’s production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas to families in need.Read More
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Rarely does one artist reach so many different audiences and genres as Terence Blanchard will in a span of just two weeks. The Grammy Award-winning jazz musician and composer’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s memoir will premiere on the Met stage, beaming to The Music Hall on Sunday, October 31. Read More
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Here at The Music Hall, an American Treasure and historic landmark, it feels like history is being made every day inside and outside our doors. New partnerships and collaborations are formed, and artists step onto our stages for the first time. And as we move forward into the 2021-2022 season, we must pay homage to everything that came before us.Read More
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Many of the artists coming to The Music Hall this fall have new music out! Here's a selection that runs the gamut of genres coming to Portsmouth over the next few months. Tickets on sale now!Read More
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The Gratitude Music Festival is going to be a multi-stage event on Sat., September 25 featuring Neighbor, Carsie Blanton, and ending the night with Anderson East. This day full of music and fun is to celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and dedication of the community’s frontline and essential workers. The Music Hall wants to honor and thank those in our tight-knit community for keeping us going and safe throughout the pandemic. Read More
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