It’s a time of celebration. We’ve come so far

with the theater’s restoration and the renovation of our Beaux Arts lobby, yet there is so much left to do. How can we maintain this treasured space for generations to come and enhance its service as a cultural anchor for all the community?

The Music Hall is at a critical turning point in its history, delicately balancing successful growth – sell-out shows and popular community and educational programs – against physical fragility and age. Many areas of the theater remain dark with age and under-equipped, limited by technology dating as far back as 1878.

The Music Hall’s new strategic plan highlights these critical issues:

Limited Space – Master classes for students and meet-the-artist programs so valued in our community are being held in hallways. All are feeling the squeeze in our crowded backstage space (13' short of standard stage size).

Limited Systems Backstage - We’re using 19th technology in a 21st Century world - hemp rope and sandbags dating back to 1878.

Historic Structure Threatened – Those of you who live old houses know the challenges we face. Critical repairs must be made to maintain this historic structure - important to the legacy of American theaters and region’s unique history. Our upper lobby calls out for restoration.

Lack of Endowment - The lack of an endowment jeopardizes the long-term stability of The Music Hall and its role as a central resource for the community.

We’re actively pursuing solutions to these critical issues. Our recent strategic work has yielded a plan for the full restoration, expansion, and enhancement of The Music Hall and the establishment of a prudent endowment to maintain and advance this American Treasure.

So our journey continues. In the months to come, we look forward to sharing more information and news of how you can join us.