Preston Sturges had one of the greatest winning streaks in screen history. Over a five-year period in the 1940s, he wrote and directed seven hit comedies. What’s more, he won an Oscar for scripting the pic that kicked off that incredible run (The Great McGinty), and scored two of the five Original Screenplay nominations in 1944. Yet like a comet, he burned hot, fast and bright before burning out and dying at age 60 in 1959.Read More
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Live Under The Arch (LUTA) continues with more local and regional artists on Chestnut Street! LUTA is a big hit with audience members as well as artists and July is packed with talented acts such as Howard, Lydia Luce, Matt Nakoa, Peter Mulvey, and The Rad Trads.Read More
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The fifth chapter of Bite-Sized History begins when Frank Jones buys and renovates The Music Hall, then promptly dies. H.W. Hartford purchases the theater, which goes on to host famous touring companies and local acts. Also, hear about the theater's role in the Russo-Japanese peace treaty of 1905. Read More
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In the 1940s and ‘50s, Hollywood had an unofficial “caste” system of casting, with the plum parts going to a select few, like Bogie, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Bill Holden.Read More
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If you listen in on any of The Music Hall meetings or even in the hallway of our Admin offices at The Loft, one word that comes up daily is “gratitude.” Gratitude for those who show up for us, send kind notes, smile under masks or over Zoom; for those who donate their time as a volunteer or on our Board, or their funds via memberships, donations, or tickets. Thank you to everyone who kept us open. Read More
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Hello! I'm thrilled to join the curatorial team as Programming Manager. After working in Front of House for four years, I’ll now put my musical background to use, bringing diversity in all senses of the word to the stage, while maintaining a locked-in focus on top-quality music. Read More
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When you make a purchase at a NH Liquor & Wine Outlet, you’re helping neighbors. It’s true; since its founding in 1934, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has generated over $4 billion for the Granite State’s General Fund through wine and spirits sales at its 72 NH Liquor & Wine Outlets. These funds support essentials like education and health and social services. Plus, over the past five years, the NHLC has worked with suppliers and brokers to raise more than $3 million for nonprofit organizations including The Music Hall. The NHLC has served as our official Wine and Liquor Beverage Sponsor since 2017. The benefits of this partnership extend to you: disRead More
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In September, we’re throwing a multi-stage outdoor music festival to benefit our community’s first responders and frontline essential workers. These folks kept us going through the pandemic and their resilience and dedication inspired and awed us. Read More
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