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The Music Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center comprised of two venues in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. One is an 895-seat Victorian-era theater, recently restored and renovated; the other is a 116-seat nightclub-style, converted storefront venue, which opened in 2011 and was recently renovated in 2022.

The Historic Theater

Built in 1878, the Historic Theater is a beautifully restored and renovated Vaudeville-era theater.

The Lounge

Converted from a retail store and originally opened in 2011, the Lounge is a contemporary space with a nightclub vibe and seats about 100.

The Members Club

This newly renovated, speakeasy-style club invites our members and sponsors to a private, intimate space located on 104 Congress Street.

The Kearsage House

Acquired in 2025, this landmark property in downtown Portsmouth reflect's our commitment to preserving local history.

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications of both theaters for visiting production members, renters, and the curious.

From Our Blog

Adrianna Hicks, A.J. Shively, Sally Struthers, More Will Enjoy a White Christmas at the Ogunquit Playhouse

Reposted from Playbill.com By Andrew Gans November 12, 2025 Initial casting has been revealed for the Ogunquit Playhouse’s holiday staging of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Directed by Mary Giattino, re-creating original Broadway choreography by Tony nominee Randy Skinner, the limited engagement will be presented December […]

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