Committed to What’s Next

Whether it is a child’s first live theater experience or a talk about the future of driverless cars, The Music Hall is committed to what is coming next in education and innovation.

The best in children’s theater brings books, plays, and music to life in our School Days Series.

In our Innovation + Leadership series, local and international leaders share experiences and knowledge on today’s hot topics.

Pete the Cat

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

• The Historic Theater

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

An Evening with Peter Sagal

Friday, April 18, 2025

• The Historic Theater

In 1998, Peter became the host of Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me! He’s interviewed Presidents, Nobel winners, and musicians, growing the show to over five million listeners.

PSO at the Movies: The Music of Star Wars

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

• The Historic Theater

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents The Music of Star Wars! This Explore + Learn concert will showcase how the iconic scores of the Star Wars movies help convey and emphasize drama, action, and emotion.

TedxPortsmouth: What If Official Watch Party

Friday, May 9, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join The Music Hall and TEDxPortsmouth for the official TEDxPortsmouth 2025: What If Watch Party! The event will be livestreamed on multiple screens in The Lounge, the next best thing to being at the Historic Theater in person.

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

• The Historic Theater

Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can lead her to solve any problem.