Intimately Yours TROMBONE SHORTY 10/13*
Intimately Yours PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND 10/26 Writers on a New England Stage MICHAEL CONNELLY 10/23 Hilarity BOB SAGET 10/22 SEASON SPONSORS
ALREADY ON SALE!
HILARITY BOB SAGET
Tue., October 22 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $39; $54
Bob Saget has been the king of screens small and large for over 30 years, and his new out-of-his-mind standup routine is down and dirty! Mature content. Recommended for ages 18+
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP RACHEL SLADE
Tue., November 5 • 7pm • Loft • $32 includes book & beverage*
The mystery of El Faro’s tragic sinking and the truth about modern shipping is revealed in Into the Raging Sea—hear from journalist Rachel Slade, in conversation with Yankee Magazine's editor, Mel Allen.
INTIMATELY YOURS MAT KEARNEY
Wed., January 29 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City of Black & White album with Mat Kearney’s favorite songs and extensive, award-winning catalog in a rare, intimate acoustic performance.
ON SCREEN
WILDCARD METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2
Wed., October 9 • 7pm • Historic Theater
DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE Thu., October 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater
HEAVY WATER Fri., October 25 • 7pm • Historic Theater
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: LEONARDO Sun., November 3 • 4pm • Loft
SHAKIRA IN CONCERT Fri., November 15 • 7pm • Historic Theater
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INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP HODA KOTB
Sun., October 27 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $13.75 plus cost of book*
Today show co-host Hoda Kotb presents an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—just the book to keep you motivated and recharged each day.
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP SAMANTHA POWER
Thu., November 14 • 7pm • Loft • $44 includes book & beverage*
Former UN Ambassador and Pulitzer Prize winner Samantha Power delivers an impactful memoir, transporting readers from Dublin to Bosnia and the White House with humor and honesty.
INTIMATELY YOURS AN EVENING WITH BRUCE HORNSBY & YMUSIC Sun., March 1 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $45; $68; $88
The creatively insatiable pianist and singer-songwriter’s collaborations with the likes of Bon Iver and innovative re-imaginings of roots and jazz has made for a multi-faceted ride.
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP
THE ANSWER Thu., October 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater
MARGARET ATWOOD: LIVE IN CINEMAS Fri., October 25 • 3pm & Tue., October 29 • 7pm • Historic Theater
NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON FLEABAG Thu., October 10 & Tue., October 22 • 7pm • Loft
*Check website for ticket package details
FIRST SATURDAY NEW SHOWS ON SALE!
Our “First Saturday” on-sale event for members is Saturday, October 5. 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, October 19 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org.
INTIMATELY YOURS GALACTIC FEAT. ANJELIKA JELLY JOSEPH
Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42
The renowned New Orleans instrumental group’s new album features a distinctly contemporary approach to their progressive sound for an electronic funk pop ‘n’ roll.
LIVE AT THE LOFT LUCY KAPLANSKY
Fri., January 31 • 8pm • Loft • $25
Lucy possesses a rare vocal talent that blends genres and styles, making her one of the most sought-after harmony singers. Her own acoustic concerts are stripped-down and spontaneous.
HILARITY CARMEN LYNCH
Sat., January 11 • 8pm • Loft • $22
Carmen Lynch has been featured on a string of late night shows as well as performing a sold-out run at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
LIVE AT THE LOFT JUANITO PASCUAL TRIO
Sat., February 15 • 8pm • Loft • $28
Acclaimed flamenco guitarist, Juanito Pascual, shares his driving passion for the soul-stirring power of the most Spanish of musical genres with a vibrant and evolving style.
RENTAL PARTNERS
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL Thu., October 17 - Sun., October 20 • Historic Theater & Loft
Teton Gravity Research presents WINTERLAND Sat., November 2 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
HILARITY STEVEN ROGERS
Sat., April 18 • 8pm • Loft • $18
His clever, rapid fire material full of observations about his life and the world around him has entertained audiences from coast to coast!
Ports. Symphony Orchestra presents SYMPHONIES OF SONG Sun., Nov. 3 • 3pm • Historic Theater; THE ROMANTIC HERO Sun., March 29 • 3pm • Historic Theater; MUSICAL STORYTELLING FROM THE OLD AND NEW WORLDS Sun., May 31 • 3pm • Historic Theater Families First & Goodwin Community Health present BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Wed., March 11 & Thu., March 12 • 7pm • Historic Theater
CURATOR’S CORNER
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL NIGHT OF ANNIE!
PATRICIA LYNCH, Executive Director
We cannot wait to deck the Hall with glitter and glamour for Opening Night of Annie! It’s the most exciting, magical night of the year! There’s nothing quite like seeing a show when the energy around the theater is at its peak. It’s a singular experience. The weeks and weeks of hard work from cast and crew all amount to this. This year, Opening Night falls on Black Friday, November 29, and I can’t think of a better way to relax after shopping and get in the spirit after the Thanksgiving festivities!
To me, seeing a stage full of talented kids (some from our own backyard!) in Annie perfectly demonstrates the impact that the arts have on children. For proof, look no further than our School Days Series, which is entering its 25th year. And our School Days Series Scholarship program ensures that kids don’t miss the opportunity to see live theater by covering the cost of tickets, buses, and lunches. Your attendance and contributions help make these shows accessible and impactful to all, and I can’t wait to share the excitement of live theater with you this season!
Photo: David J. Murray, ClearEyePhoto.com
ON STAGE
HILARITY PAULA POUNDSTONE
Fri., October 11 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $29; $42
Every show is unique! Known for her honesty and an off-kilter view of the world, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot is legendary.
SERIES SPONSORS:
EVENING SPONSORS: The Financial Advisors; SIS Bank
INTIMATELY YOURS TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
Sun., October 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater
$62; $72; $85
With vocals that sound better than ever, Grammy Award-nominee Trombone Shorty offers his most heartfelt album yet—a whirlwind of breezy and upbeat tunes, with jazz-soul seeped in every song.
SERIES SPONSORS:
EVENING SPONSORS:
Clear Eye Photo; oHive; Whole Life Health Care; The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP HODA KOTB
Sun., October 27 • 1pm • Historic Theater
$13.75 plus cost of book*
Today show co-host Hoda Kotb presents an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—just the book to keep you motivated and recharged each day.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
SERIES SPONSORS:
MEDIA
PARTNER:
Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank
ON STAGE
HILARITY BOB SAGET
Tue., October 22 7:30pm Historic Theater
$39; $54
Bob Saget has been the king of screens small and large for over 30 years, and his new out-of-hismind standup routine is down and dirty!
Mature content, recommended for ages 18+.
SERIES SPONSORS:
EVENING SPONSORS:
Daystar, Inc.; Piscataqua Savings Bank; Prime Buchholz & Associates, Inc.; Regal Limousine; Wells Fargo Advisors
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE MICHAEL CONNELLY
Wed., October 23 • 7pm • Historic Theater
$13.75 plus cost of book*
From #1 New York Times bestselling author and Bosch executive producer Michael Connelly, Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch’s mentor.
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:
PRESENTING SPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNER:
SERIES SPONSORS: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service
ON STAGE
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
Fri., October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater • $6 GA
THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS DANCE PARTY WITH DJ LOGIC (SUPPORT: DJ SKOOCH)
Sat., October 5 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $25; $28 Dance and listen on the stage of the Historic Theater to the beats of two great DJs as they set the mood for a night of dancing and electronic music. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to be a part of the action and let loose!
EVENING SPONSORS: Harbour Women's Health; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA
Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and all hero!
SERIES SPONSORS:
Measured Progress
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY: Demoulas Foundation; Eversource Energy; The French Foundation; The Fuller Foundation; Heinemann Publishing; The Hesed Foundation
INTIMATELY YOURS A TUBA TO CUBA: PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
Sat., October 26 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $54; VIP Packages: $119; $149
This septet redefines New Orleans music by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots and forward to the future.
SERIES SPONSORS:
EVENING
SPONSORS:
Clear Eye Photo; Daystar Inc; Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC
ON STAGE
WRITERS IN THE LOFT STEPHEN CHBOSKY
Wed., October 2 • 7pm • Loft • $44 includes book and beverage*
From the #1 bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and acclaimed director comes an epic work of literary horror about a boy who disappears, but returns with a voice in his head and a mission.
SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation
LIVE AT THE LOFT
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
PATTY LARKIN
Fri., October 4 • 8pm • Loft • $25
Patty Larkin’s new album Song Poems redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics.
OPERA CONNECTION SEASON PREVIEW
Thu., October 3 • 5:30pm • Loft • Free, but tickets are required
To kick-off Opera Connection’s ninth season, The Music Hall invites the community to a free Met season preview by Dennis Neil Kleinman at the Loft.
ARI HEST
Sat., October 5 • 8pm • Loft • $14
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s deep, smooth voice is seriously easy to fall into, making his songs perfect for TV, film, and collaborations with the likes of Judy Collins and Chrissi Poland.
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX
Fri., October 25 • 8:30am • Loft Free, RSVP required
CreativeMornings Portsmouth is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Every meeting features a local speaker on the month’s topic, with breakfast snacks and drinks provided.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank
MEDIA PARTNER:
NELLA
Thu., October 24 • 8pm • Loft • $29
A Berklee College of Music graduate—where she shone as a soloist—her music is a meeting place for her country’s folklore roots, the influence of her contemporaries, and the music of the Andalusian region.
LIVE AT THE LOFT LAURA CORTESE AND THE DANCE CARDS
Fri., October 25 • 8pm • Loft • $12
This Boston-based four-piece folk band blends bold and elegant sounds to create songs that stay true to the rich lyrical rituals of folk music, delivered with power and heart.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
ON SCREEN ONE NIGHT ONLY
PRESENTING
CINEMA SPONSOR:
WILDCARD
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing
ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS
Thu., October 3 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15
NR • 1h 39m
Produced by the Emmy award-winning Banger Films, this documentary tells the story of how three oddball teenage blues-men—Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard—became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.
WILDCARD
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing
METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2
NR • 2h 30m
Wed., October 9 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15
A celebration of the 20th anniversary of Metallica’s groundbreaking S&M concerts and album recorded with the San Francisco Symphony.
NAT'L THEATER OF LONDON HD BROADCAST
MEDIA PARTNERS:
ROGER WATERS: US
+ THEM NR • 2h 15m
Fri., October 4 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15
Roger Waters, co-founder, creative force, and songwriter behind Pink Floyd, presents his highly anticipated film, Us + Them, featuring stateof-the-art visual production and breathtaking sound in this unmissable cinema event.
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP
SERIES SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
MEDIA PARTNER:
Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank
EVENING SPONSOR: Allergy Associates of New Hampshire
THE ANSWER NR • 1h 48m
Thu., October 10 • 7pm
Historic Theater GA $13
The film portrays the powerful true story of James Donald Walters and his extraordinary meeting with Paramhansa Yogananda in 1948. Young Donald—later Swami Kriyananda—is immediately accepted as a disciple and so his amazing spiritual journey begins.
Presented in affiliation with Ananda Maine-New Hampshire.
FLEABAG R • 1h 20m
Thu., October 10 & Tue., October 22 • 7pm • Loft GA $20; $15 for 18 & under
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag. Written and performed by Phoebe WallerBridge (Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
603.436.2400
MET AT THE MUSIC HALL
SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter
MEDIA PARTNERS:
TURANDOT (PUCCINI) 3h 22m
Sat., October 12 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under
Powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke takes on the icy princess, alongside tenor Roberto Aronica as the unknown prince vying for her love.
ON SCREEN ONE NIGHT ONLY
PRESENTING
CINEMA SPONSOR:
FILM CLUB SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) NR • 2h 9m • US
Tue., October 15 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes)
James Stewart earned his first Oscar nod and rocketed to stardom as a naive senator battling corruption and fighting for his political life with the help of his devoted assistant (Jean Arthur).
HALLOWEEN WILDCARD
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing
INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP
SERIES SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
MEDIA PARTNER:
Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank
EVENING SPONSOR: Allergy Associates of New Hampshire
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing WILDCARD
HEAVY WATER NR • 1h 24m
Fri., October 25 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $13
Tracing his lineage back to his grandfather, one of the pioneers of Oahu's North Shore, Nathan Fletcher and other fellow surf and skateboard legends share their personal views on some of the iconic moments of the sport that shaped surfing as we know it today.
MARGARET ATWOOD IN
CINEMAS NR • 1h 50m
Fri., October 25 • 3pm & Tue., October 29 • 7pm
Historic Theater • GA $15
Filmed live from the stage of the National Theatre in London, Atwood will be interviewed by broadcaster and author Samira Ahmed in a conversation spanning the length of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works, and why she has returned to her seminal handmaid story, 34 years later.
DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE (1939) NR • 1h 36m
Thu., October 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15
Join us once again for an evening of classic silent film with live score performed by Boston faves and “dada darlings of the steampunk world,” (NPR) Walter Sickert & the ARmy of BRoken TOys. If classic and creepy silent film accompanied by suitable —and often loud— original live music is not your thing, well then change your thing and come!
In partnership with, and a fundraiser for, Portsmouth Halloween Parade.
MET AT THE MUSIC HALL
SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter
MEDIA PARTNERS:
MANON (MASSENET) 4h 2m
Sun., October 27 • 4pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role.
ON SCREEN HISTORIC THEATER
Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
SERIES SPONSOR:
See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions
PRESENTING
CINEMA SPONSOR:
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT PG13 • 1h 57m • UK
9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 10/1, 10/2 • 7pm, 9/27 • 3pm
When music fanatic Javed discovers the illustrious back catalog of The Boss his world is turned upside down. Already a creative soul, his passion for music and writing is set alight by the songs of the working-class poet, whose lyrics feel all too familiar to the aspirational teenager. Yearning to escape his rundown hometown and the rules of his traditional Pakistani household, Javed finds himself caught in between two worlds and must discover if he too is Born to Run.
THE FAREWELL PG • 1h 40m • US
10/4 • 3pm; 10/6 • 4pm; 10/8, 10/15, 10/16 • 7pm
In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, US-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that bind.
EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE
Historic Theater: 10/11 • 3pm; 10/12 • 5pm & 8pm
Loft: 10/11 • 7pm; 10/13 • 1pm & 4pm
The highly-anticipated follow up to the Emmy-winning series, Breaking Bad. After escaping Jack and his gang, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) goes on the run from the police and tries to escape his own inner turmoil.
ON SCREEN LOFT
FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN
NR • 1h 49m • US
9/25, 10/1 • 7pm
Framing John DeLorean recounts the extraordinary life and legend of the controversial automaker, tracing his meteoric rise through the ranks of General Motors, his obsessive quest to build a sports car that would conquer the world, and his shocking fall from grace on charges of cocaine trafficking. Interweaving a treasure trove of archival footage with dramatic vignettes starring Alec Baldwin, this is a gripping look at a man who gambled everything in his pursuit of the American Dream.
WILD ROSE
R • 1h 41m • UK
10/8, 10/9, 10/12, 10/16 • 7pm
Jessie Buckley delivers an unforgettable, star-making performance as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a rebellious country singer who dreams of trading the working-class streets of Glasgow for the Grand Ole Opry of Nashville. Fresh out of prison, Rose-Lynn juggles her menial job, two children, and committed mother, expertly portrayed by Oscar-nominee Julie Walters, as she pursues her bold ambition of a one-way ticket to musical stardom.
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
PG13 • 1h 37m • US
10/23, 10/26, 10/29, 10/30 • 7pm
This modern Mark Twain-style adventure tells the story of Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of attending the professional wrestling school of his idol, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). Also starring Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson.
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Swings into a New Season
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra kicks off another spellbinding season on Sunday, November 3! Our resident orchestra, the PSO will present three Mainstage concerts in the Historic Theater over the course of the year. Including the works of Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Wagner, and more, each concert features a wellcurated program designed to delight. And don’t forget to come to “Inside the Music,” a free pre-concert discussion that provides entertaining insight into the afternoon’s program.
On December 31, swing into 2020 with PSO and bubbly! The New Year is fast approaching and we’re looking forward to ringing it in with you and our resident orchestra. This special Champagne Toast will really pop and sweep you off your feet in a luscious display of sparkle and glamour.
Before the season wraps up in May, PSO joins in the School Days Series (SDS) fun with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program for “The Orchestra Moves.” This SDS show explores how music moves, both inside and out, with what we see and how we feel. Through the Link Up repertoire, hands-on activities, and interactive performance with the PSO, kids will discover how the orchestra moves. Be sure to catch a Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra performance this season and ring in the New Year with us!
The Arts’ Impact Goes Beyond the Classroom
With School Days Series turning 25 this year, Monte Bohanan, our Director of Marketing and Communications, spoke with Anna Nuttall, the K-12 Visual Arts Department Head for Portsmouth Public Schools, about the importance of the arts in schools and everyday lives.
What is the most important reason—or two— that we have arts in education?
Learning through the arts is not only fun and exciting, but it engages all of our senses and exercises so many skills such as critical thinking, imagination, creativity, problem-solving, visual literacy, and more. It’s immersive, and when we are immersed we can explore and internalize subjects more deeply, make personal connections, and retain more of our learning.
How have you seen that the arts and art classes positively affect kids?
I can’t think of a time (in my lifetime) when we needed the arts more. Art is a way for youth to explore both their own cultural and individual identities, and those of places around the world. We learn to feel, touch, smell, hear, and move—while being mindful and in the moment. Students in today’s world need every possible expressive outlet out there is to process and share their own and each other’s stories, ideas, opinions, and feelings, and to exercise empathy and compassion. Art can be incredibly therapeutic.
What's a moment that stands out to you in your career as a “this is why I do this” moment? My students give me examples of this every day, and I love working with so many amazing young minds! One moment that comes to mind was when I was working with the African Burying Ground project, and introducing my 6th graders to the world of public art, and why it’s so important to society: a girl raised her hand and said, “ So...public art is like public speaking, but better because it’s ALWAYS there saying what it has to say.” Bingo.
Grateful for Grants
Research has shown that through access to the arts, children gain critical creative thinking skills, increase their knowledge and understanding of other cultures, and use this knowledge to succeed in school and in their communities. Despite recognition of the impressive benefits of arts education, not every student has access to quality learning experiences. The Music Hall has been working with several generous foundation funders to change that, making an array of outreach programs and collaborations available and accessible to thousands of young people from across the Seacoast. We are truly grateful for the continued support of: the Demoulas Foundation, the French Foundation, the Fuller Foundation, the Hesed Foundation, the Rosamond Thaxter Foundation, and the Madelaine G. von Weber Trust. Music Hall programs are also supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thank you to our Corporate Partners
Anna Nuttall with student artwork. Courtesy photo
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Supporting Students in Need
Our beloved School Days Series has been the centerpiece of The Music Hall’s outreach programming for two and a half decades. In that time, we’ve introduced hundreds of thousands of young people to the joys of live theater.
Several years ago we began to recognize that even our low $6 ticket price for School Days shows could be a barrier to participation. To ensure access for all, The Music Hall instituted a scholarship program aimed at local Title I schools. (Title I is a federally funded program designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students. Schools eligible for the program have enrollments where at least 40% of the students come from low-income families.) These schools often lack the funding and support for extracurricular activities like field trips.
We launched the scholarship program three years ago, through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which was matched by D.F. Richard Energy. Although the grant has concluded, our friends at D.F. Richard have graciously continued to provide scholarship funding. Measured Progress, Heinemann Publishing, Eversource Energy, and several foundations have joined in supporting the program and serving students in need. We are grateful for their contributions to this effort and our ability to fulfill our mission.
If you work at or know of a school that might benefit from the School Days Series Scholarship Program, please contact Wes Lovell at 603.766.2182.
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RALEIGH WINE BAR + EATERY Tue., 10/8 • 5:30-7pm 67 State Street, Portsmouth BOOK CLUB MADAME FOURCADE’S SECRET WAR BY LYNNE OLSON Mon., 10/21 • 6pm Portwalk Place
WNES POST-SHOW RECEPTION MICHAEL CONNELLY Wed., 10/23 • 8pm Historic Theater For more information, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org
OCTOBER 2019
Movie Snoopy, Come Home 4pm
Max Hatt/Edda Glass 7pm
Movie Blinded By The Light 7pm Movie
Framing John DeLorean 7pm
Movie Blinded By The Light 7pm
Fleabag 7pm Movie The Farewell 3pm Movie The Farewell 4pm
Director's Club
Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery 5:30pm
The Farewell 7pm Movie Wild Rose 7pm
Stephen Chbosky 7pm
Movie El Camino 1pm & 4pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 7pm
The Farewell 7pm
& San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 7pm Movie Wild Rose 7pm Movie The Answer 7pm
Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas 7pm Education Dog Man: The Musical 9:30am & 11:30am Comedy Paula Poundstone 8pm
Roger Waters: Us + Them 7pm Music Patty Larkin 8pm
Dance Party: DJ Logic w/ support DJ Skooch 8pm
Hest 8pm
Turandot (Puccini) 1pm Movie & Talk
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 7pm
Fleabag 7pm
Bob Saget 7:30pm
The Farewell 7pm
Wild Rose 7pm
Movie El Camino 3pm Movie El Camino 5pm & 8pm
Movie Wild Rose 7pm
Movie El Camino 7pm
Literary Hoda Kotb 1pm
Movie
Connelly 7pm
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 7pm
The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm
PKX 8:30am
Movie
Nella 8pm
Gordon Lightfoot: 80 Years Strong Tour 8pm Music Liz Frame & The Kickers 8pm Music
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas 3pm
Movie Heavy Water 7pm
Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards 8pm Broadcast Manon (Massenet) 4pm
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas 7pm Movie
The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm Movie
The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm
Movie The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm
Hall Jazz Band 8pm
First Saturday On Sale
Rental TGR presents Winterland 7:30pm
AT A GLANCE
OCTOBER 2019
Writers in the Loft
Stephen Chbosky
Wednesday, October 2 • 7pm
Opera Connection Season Preview
Thursday, October 3 • 5:30pm
Wildcard
ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas
Thursday, October 3 • 7pm
Wildcard
Roger Waters: Us + Them
Friday, October 4 • 7pm
Live at the Loft
Patty Larkin
Friday, October 4 • 8pm
The Music Hall Presents Dance Party: DJ Logic with support DJ Skooch
Saturday, October 5 • 8pm
Live at the Loft
Ari Hest
Saturday, October 5 • 8pm
Wildcard
Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
Wednesday, October 9 • 7pm
Innovation + Leadership On Screen
The Answer
Thursday, October 10 • 7pm
National Theater of London HD Broadcast Fleabag
Thursday, October 10 • 7pm
School Days Series
Dog Man: The Musical
Friday, October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am
Hilarity
Paula Poundstone
Friday, October 11 • 8pm
Met at The Music Hall Turandot (Puccini)
Saturday, October 12 • 1pm
Intimately Yours
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Sunday, October 13 • 7pm Film Club
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Tuesday, October 15 • 7pm
Rental Partner
New Hampshire Film Festival
Thursday, October 17 - Sunday, October 20
National Theater of London HD Broadcast Fleabag
Tuesday, October 22 • 7pm
Hilarity
Bob Saget
Tuesday, October 22 • 7:30pm
Writers on a New England Stage
Michael Connelly
Wednesday, October 23 • 7pm
Halloween Wildcard
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Thursday, October 24 • 7pm
At the Historic Theater
At the Loft
OCTOBER 2019
Live at the Loft
Nella
Thursday, October 24 • 8pm
Innovation + Leadership
CreativeMornings PKX: Flow
Friday, October 25 • 8:30am
Innovation + Leadership On Screen
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas
Friday, October 25 • 3pm
Wildcard
Heavy Water
Friday, October 25 • 7pm
Live at the Loft
Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards
Friday, October 25 • 8pm
Intimately Yours
A Tuba to Cuba: Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Saturday, October 26 • 8pm
Innovation + Leadership
Hoda Kotb
Sunday, October 27 • 1pm
Met at The Music Hall
Manon (Massenet)
Sunday, October 27 • 4pm
Innovation + Leadership On Screen
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas
Tuesday, October 29 • 7pm
Rental Partner
DSP Shows presents Gordon Lightfoot: 80 Years Strong Tour
Wednesday, October 30 • 8pm
NOVEMBER 2019
Live at the Loft
Liz Frame & The Kickers
Friday, November 1 • 8pm
Rental Partner
TGR presents Winterland
Saturday, November 2 • 7:30pm
Online Holiday Auction
Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, November 17
Rental Partner
PSO presents Symphonies of Song
Sunday, November 3 • 3pm
Wildcard
Exhibition On Screen: Leonardo: The Works Sunday, November 3 • 4pm
Innovation + Leadership
Rachel Slade
Tuesday, November 5 • 7pm
Rental Partner
Warren Miller’s “Timeless”
Thursday, November 7 • 7:30pm; Friday, November 8 • 6:30pm & 9:30pm; Saturday, November 9 • 4pm & 7pm
Live at the Loft
Paul Beaubrun
Friday, November 8 • 8pm
NOVEMBER 2019
Opera Connection
Madama Butterfly
Sunday, November 10 • 11:30am
Met at The Music Hall
Madama Butterfly (Puccini)
Sunday, November 10 • 1pm
Innovation + Leadership
Samantha Power
Thursday, November 14 • 7pm
Wildcard
Shakira In Concert
Friday, November 15 • 7pm
Film Club
Ninotchka (1939)
Tuesday, November 19 • 7pm
Innovation + Leadership On Screen Rigs to Reefs
Thursday, November 21 • 7pm
Innovation + Leadership CreativeMornings PKX: Lost Friday, November 22 • 8:30am
The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents Annie Wed., November 27 - Sun., December 22
Sally Struthers in her Broadway Tour reprisal of Miss Hannigan
