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MUSIC BRIAN DUNNE
Sun., November 13 • 7:30pm
The Lounge
With a sound at once vintage and modern, Brian Dunne’s new album is dark and dreamy.
COMEDY SARA SCHAEFER: GOING UP
Fri., November 18 • 6pm & 9pm • The Lounge
Comedian and writer Schaefer has appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Inside Amy Schumer.
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MUSIC KAT WRIGHT
Sat., December 3 • 8pm • The Lounge Kat Wright with Bob Wagner and Josh Weinstein showcases the trio’s stripped down folky/rootsy music.
SCHOOL DAYS SERIES
LLAMA LLAMA - LIVE!
Tue., January 24 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater
TALKS AN EVENING WITH MARY ANN ESPOSITO
Tue., November 15
7pm • The Lounge
Mary Ann Esposito, host of Ciao Italia, celebrates the launch of her new cookbook!
MUSIC ANTJE DUVEKOT
Thu., December 8 • 7:30pm • The Lounge
This folk songwriter leaves the audience in awe with her powerful sense of vulnerability.
More shows to be announced soon!
Bedtime has never been so exciting! Baby Llama and his toys are ready to sing and dance their way to sleep, but where is Mama Llama?
PORTS. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MAINSTAGE SEASON
FALL CONCERT
Sun., October 23 3pm Historic Theater
FAMILY HOLIDAY POPS
Sat., Dec. 17 7:30pm & Sun., Dec. 18 3pm Ports. High School
NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE POPS
Sat., December 31 • 8pm • Historic Theater
RENTAL PARTNERS
TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH PRESENTS MAGIC HOUR
Sat., November 5 7:30pm Historic Theater
TGR is returning to The Music Hall for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! Join us for our new feature length ski and snowboard film, Magic Hour!
WINTER CONCERT
Sun., March 12 3pm Historic Theater
SPRING CONCERT
Sun., June 11 3pm Historic Theater
Subscriptions on sale now. Single tickets on sale Sat., October 1.
WARREN MILLER’S DAYMAKER
Thu., November 10 - Sat., November 12 7:30pm Historic Theater
Come along for a journey to British Columbia, Greece’s Olympus Range, and beyond with Karl Fostvedt, Michelle Parker, Katie Burrell, and more.
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE AT THE MUSIC HALL
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE
Plan the perfect party for your friends, family, and colleagues and take advantage of our group sale prices—15% off for groups of 15 or more! For more information, please contact Alexa Dembiec at adembiec@themusichall.org.
THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE AT THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS
THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE AT THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS
NOVEMBER 30 -
DECEMBER 18
Back by popular demand!
Elf The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, an orphan child who thinks he’s one of Santa’s elves. It’s a modern-day Christmas classic for the whole family.
Prepare for a magical night at the theater and don’t forget to bring some Buddy you love!
PRESENTING HOLIDAY SPONSOR:
MEDIA PARTNER:
JUST ANNOUNCED
MARCH
22 - APRIL 9, 2023
Ogunquit Playhouse brings a crowd-pleaser to Portsmouth!
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.
Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits that includes “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” and more!
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Tickets are going fast
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
PETER WOLF & THE MIDNIGHT TRAVELERS
Sat., October 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater
The dynamic lead singer and songwriter of the J. Geils Band, Wolf is known for his ability to create an intimate and personal connection with his audience.
COLBIE CAILLAT
Wed., October 19 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
Two-time Grammy Award-winning Colbie Caillat has performed her platinum albums and chart-topping songs all around the world with the likes of John Mayer and Sheryl Crow.
EVENING SPONSORS: Avery Insurance; Harbor Advisory Corporation; Harvey Family Dentistry
RESIDENT ORCHESTRA PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT
Sun., October 23 • 3pm • Historic Theater
Replete with emotion, color, energy, and intimacy, the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra opens its 25th season with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 and George Walker’s Lyric for Strings
Photo Credit: Chris Keeley Photography
MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Legends on our legendary stage
MUSIC SERIES
SPONSORS:
THE MAVERICKS: EN ESPAÑOL WORLD TOUR
Tue., October 25 & Wed., October 26 • 7:30pm Historic Theater
True American originals, The Mavericks bring their unique mix of country, Tex-Mex, rockabilly, and Latino sounds to The Music Hall for two nights!
JANIS IAN: CELEBRATING OUR YEARS TOGETHER WITH SPECIAL GUEST TOM RUSH
Thu., October 27 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and musician celebrates a lifetime in music with her latest album and her last North American tour.
EVENING SPONSORS:
EVENING SPONSORS: Mad*Pow
BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
Sun., November 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater
The living legends, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Charlie Musselwhite bring their awardwinning talents to the stage for an outstanding night of blues and gospel.
COMEDY AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
The biggest comedians from around the world
COMEDY SERIES
SPONSORS:
PAULA POUNDSTONE
Sat., October 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor, and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.
EVENING SPONSORS: Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Co; Mad*Pow; Petersen Engineering
EDDIE B.
Sat., October 22 • 8pm • Historic Theater
The teacher-turned-comic is known for his raw and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life.
EVENING SPONSOR: Mad*Pow
VIR DAS
Sat., October 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater
Catch the global phenomenon, who has five Netflix stand-up specials and most recently starred in the Judd Apatow film The Bubble, live in Portsmouth, NH.
COMEDY AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Take a night off with us
COMEDY SERIES
SPONSORS:
MY NAME IS NOT MOM
Thu., November 3 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater
My Name is NOT Mom is a hilarious journey through motherhood featuring stand-up, stories, and audience interaction for an upclose-and-personal experience.
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE
Watch this book launch from the comfort of your own home
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:
MEDIA
PARTNER:
JOHN IRVING
Tue., October 18 7pm Livestream
John Irving, one of the world’s greatest novelists, returns with his first novel in seven years—a ghost story, a love story, and a lifetime of sexual politics.
EVENING SPONSOR: Eastern Bank
MET AT THE MUSIC HALL
HD broadcasts direct from Lincoln Center Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
2022-23 SEASON PREVIEW
Wed., October 5 • 7pm • The Lounge
Join us for a celebration and preview of all the operas coming to the Historic Theater this season! Hosted by opera expert/writer-producer Dennis Neil Kleinman, in person at The Lounge.
MEDEA (CHERUBINI)
Sat., October 29 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater
Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance, kicking off the highly anticipated 2022–23 Live in HD season.
LA TRAVIATA (VERDI)
Sat., November 5 • 12:55pm • Historic Theater
Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the selfsacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera’s ultimate heroines—in Michael Mayer’s vibrant production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy.
OPERA CONNECTION: LA TRAVIATA
Sat., November 5 • 11:30am • The Lounge
Led by opera expert/writer-producer Dennis Neil Kleinman, this is the perfect way to enhance your enjoyment of these magnificent works.
TALKS AT THE LOUNGE
Tackling big issues as a community
TALKS SERIES SPONSOR:
Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
MEDIA PARTNER:
INTERCONNECTIONS
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE
MARGARET A. BURNHAM
Tue., October 4 • 7pm • The Lounge
A paradigm-shifting investigation of Jim Crow–era violence in conjunction with the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project.
Moderated by Joanna Kelley, Assistant Mayor of the City of Portsmouth
PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE
Sat., November 1 2 • 7pm • The Lounge
A New York Times bestseller. The devastating portrait of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin.
STACY SCHIFF
Wed., November 2 • 7pm • The Lounge
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and biographer Stacy Schiff returns with a gripping and revelatory account of one of America’s founding fathers.
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Industry pros and rising stars
JONATHA BROOKE
Sat., October 8 • 6pm & 8:30pm • The Lounge
With an edgy roots-rock sensibility, Jonatha Brooke has been making music for decades.
JOHN SMITH
Sun., October 16 • 7:30pm • The Lounge
Known for his intimate songwriting, his honey-on-gravel voice and pioneering guitar playing, Smith’s latest album is honest and creative, featuring collaborators Sarah Jarosz, Courtney Hartman, and The Milk Carton Kids.
BEN SOLLEE
Fri., October 14 • 8pm • The Lounge
Ben Sollee is an American cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer known for his innovative playing style, genre-bending songwriting, electrifying performances, and political activism.
WILLY PORTER & TOM PIROZZOLI
Fri., October 21 • 7:30pm • The Lounge
Rich guitar work and world travels complete these singer-songwriters’ live performances.
CHRIS TRAPPER
Sat., October 22 • 8pm • The Lounge
Chris Trapper has become a modern-day acoustic troubadour and storyteller, using his honeyed tenor and humor to withstand the test of time.
MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE
Local legends and national acts
ELLIS PAUL
Fri., October 28 • 8pm • The Lounge
A national treasure and New England’s own, Ellis Paul is a singular storyteller unlike any other.
LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS
Sat., November 5 • 8pm • The Lounge
Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards is nothing if not a culmination: the gathering of a select group of acoustic roots musicians at the zenith of their careers.
RIVER SISTER
Sat., October 29 • 8pm • The Lounge
Portsmouth’s own River Sister delivers “a fresh, cathartic addition to the indie-folk cannon” (EDGE magazine).
TOM PAXTON & THE DON JUANS
Sun., November 6 • 7pm • The Lounge
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton teams up with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter duo The Don Juans—Don Henry and Jon Vezner.
HEATHER MALONEY
Thu., November 10 • 7:30pm • The Lounge
The Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” has toured nationally as a headliner as well as support for acts like Lake Street Dive and Shakey Graves with her tremulous folk and assertive rock sound.
CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER
Films from around the world & here in NH
COMING
MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
Sun., October 2 • 1pm & Tue., October 4 • 7pm
An ordinary British housekeeper’s dream to own a Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure.
FILM
RENTAL PARTNER NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL
Thu., October 6Sun., October 9
New England’s premiere film festival showcasing the best in current independent cinema.
KENDAL MOUNTAIN TOUR
Wed., October 12 • 7pm
The UK’s leading adventure film and speaker festival finally brings the best cinematic adventure stories to audiences in North America for the first time in its history.
CREEPSHOW (1982)
Fri., October 28 • 7pm
A cult classic anthology of 5 short films from writer Stephen King and director George Romero. “The most fun you’ll ever have being scared.”
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN
Sun., November 6 • 1pm
A dreamer and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice.
Schedule subject to change. Updates on TheMusicHall.org/Cinema.
NOPE
Sun., October 2 • 4pm & Wed., October 5 • 7pm
From Writer/Director Jordan Peele. Ranch-owning siblings attempt to capture video evidence of an unidentified flying object.
NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST PRIMA FACIE
Tue., October 11 • 7pm
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play. Prima Facie is now the UK’s second most popular NT Live of all time.
HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG
Fri., October 21 • 7pm
A definitive exploration of singersongwriter Leonard Cohen.
JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY
Tue., November 1 • 7pm & Fri., November 4 • 7pm
A film that captures the signature event, and delves deep into the culture of The Big Easy.
MVP
Tue., November 8 • 7pm
From Executive Producer Sylvester Stallone. On the streets of Hollywood, a recently retired NFL player is saved from scandal by a homeless veteran suffering from PTSD.
$5 tickets for veterans & active duty military.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
The More the Merrier at Book Club!
The Music Hall is pleased to offer a wide array of benefits to our members—those who donate to support our mission of bringing quality programming and conversations to the Seacoast. One of these benefits is our members-only Book Club, which meets monthly at Portwalk Place for a moderated book discussion and time for socializing.
Starting this autumn, The Music Hall is thrilled to welcome members at all levels to Book Club. Please join us and engage in stimulating discussions about books ranging from mystery to magical realism, and even some featured in our Writers on A New England Stage series.
October’s Book Club will feature Music Hall board member Paul Durham moderating an insightful conversation on Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan. In addition to being well-known around our community, Paul is an author and also an attorney with Sheehan Phinney, who is our Book Club Sponsor. Sponsorship allows us to not only bring excellent programming to this area, but also to foster a community and connections among our patrons and members. We offer our gratitude to all those who support us, through membership, sponsorship, or patronage. It is your dedication that allows us to continue offering opportunities to connect as a community through clubs like Book Club and our world-class programming.
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
BOOK CLUB
Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
BARBARIAN DAYS by William Finnegan moderated by Paul Durham Mon., 10/10 • 6pm
BOTH/AND by Huma Abedin moderated by Tina Sawtelle Mon., 11/14 • 6pm
DIRECTOR’S CLUB
RIO Thu., 10/20 • 5:30pm 37 Bow Street, Portsmouth
For more info, contact Wesley Lovell at WLovell@themusichall.org
DIRECTOR'S CLUB SPONSOR: Newburyport Bank
BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney
AT A GLANCE
Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.
LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge | Offsite/Online | **Member Event contact Wesley Lovell (WLovell@themusichall.org) for more info
OCTOBER 2022
Comedy
Paula Poundstone
Saturday, October 1 • 8pm
Cinema
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Sunday, October 2 • 1pm & Tuesday, October 4 • 7pm
Cinema
Nope
Sunday, October 2 • 4pm & Wednesday, October 5 • 7pm
Talks
Margaret A. Burnham
Tuesday, October 4 • 7pm
Opera Connection
Season Preview
Wednesday, October 5 • 7pm
Rental Partner
New Hampshire Film Festival
Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9
Music
Jonatha Brooke
Saturday, October 8 • 6pm & 8:30pm
Book Club
Barbarian Days**
Monday, October 10 • 6pm
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast Prima Facie
Tuesday, October 11 • 7pm
Cinema
Kendal Mountain Tour
Wednesday, October 12 • 7pm
Music
Ben Sollee
Friday, October 14 • 8pm
Music
Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers
Saturday, October 15 • 8pm
Music
John Smith
Sunday, October 16 • 7:30pm
Writers on a New England Stage
John Irving [Livestream]
Tuesday, October 18 • 7pm
Music
Colbie Caillat
Wednesday, October 19 • 7:30pm
Director’s Club
Rio Tequila Cantina
Thursday, October 20 • 5:30pm
Cinema
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Friday, October 21 • 7pm
Music
Willy Porter & Tom Pirozzoli
Friday, October 21 • 7:30pm
OCTOBER 2022 CONT...
Comedy
Eddie B
Saturday, October 22 • 8pm
Music
Chris Trapper
Saturday, October 22 • 8pm
Resident Orchestra
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
Sunday, October 23 • 3pm
Music
The Mavericks: En Español Tour
Tuesday, October 25 • 7:30pm & Wednesday, October 26 • 7:30pm
Music
Janis Ian: Celebrating Our Years Together
Thursday, October 27 • 7:30pm
Cinema
Creepshow (1982)
Friday, October 28 • 7pm
Music
Ellis Paul
Friday, October 28 • 8pm
Met at The Music Hall
Medea (Cherubini)
Saturday, October 29 • 12:55pm
Comedy
Vir Das
Saturday, October 29 • 8pm
Music
River Sister
Saturday, October 29 • 8pm
NOVEMBER 2022
Cinema
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
Tuesday, November 1 • 7pm & Friday, November 4 • 7pm
Literary
Stacy Schiff
Wednesday, November 2 • 7pm
Comedy
My Name is NOT Mom
Thursday, November 3 • 7:30pm
Opera Connection
La Traviata
Saturday, November 5 • 11:30am
Met at The Music Hall
La Traviata (Verdi)
Saturday, November 5 • 12:55pm
Rental Partner
Teton Gravity Research Presents: Magic Hour
Saturday, November 5 • 7:30pm
Music
Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards
Saturday, November 5 • 8pm
Cinema
The Phantom of the Open
Sunday, November 6 • 1pm
NOVEMBER 2022 CONT...
Music
Tom Paxton & The Don Juans
Sunday, November 6 • 7pm
Cinema
MVP
Tuesday, November 8 • 7pm
Rental Partner
Warren Miller’s Daymaker
Thursday, November 10; Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12 • 7:30pm
Music
Heather Maloney
Thursday, November 10 • 7:30pm
Talks
Patrick Radden Keefe
Saturday, November 12 • 7pm
Music
Blind Boys of Alabama with special guest Charlie Musselwhite
Sunday, November 13 • 7pm
Music
Brian Dunne
Sunday, November 13 • 7:30pm
Book Club
Both/And**
Monday, November 14 • 6pm
Talks
An Evening with Mary Ann Esposito
Tuesday, November 15 • 7pm
Comedy
Sara Schaefer: Going Up Friday, November 18 • 6pm & 9pm
Music
Lucy Kaplansky
Saturday, November 19 • 7:30pm
DECEMBER 2022
The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents Elf The Musical
Wednesday, November 30 -
Sunday, December 18
Music
Kat Wright
Saturday, December 3 • 8pm
Music
Antje Duvekot
Thursday, December 8 • 7:30pm
Resident Orchestra
Family Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 18 • 3pm
Comedy
Juston McKinney: A Year In Review 2022
Monday, December 26 • 7:30pm; Tuesday, December 27 • 7:30pm; Wednesday, December 28 • 8pm & Thursday, December 29 • 8pm
Music
New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops
Saturday, December 31 • 8pm
