The Music Hall, the Seacoast’s premier performing arts center, continues to make astounding new “finds” in the discovery process of its historic restoration. Following last year’s urgent repair of the roof and stairs and the glamorous unveiling of the grand proscenium arch restored last summer, the oldest theater in NH, designated an “American Treasure,” has begun the process of restoring its expansive dome.  The stained and water damaged ceiling already has an exciting new look with large sections stripped to reveal the original neo-classic decorations scrolls and patterned designs.

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In an equally important “find,” The Music Hall has learned from recent engineering reports that there are no structural beams standing in the way of a sizeable expansion of the lower lobby.  The small downstairs lobby can be extended back through the box office and under the stage to increase its size four to five times over.  “This windfall of available space in our own building gives our TMS architect John Merkle the opportunity to design a new lobby that truly complements the design of our historic theater – a social and visually pleasing gathering space that The Music Hall and the community deserve,” said Doug Nelson, Music Hall Board Member and Chair of the Facilities Committee. 

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