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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From the ashes of the Temple, The Music Hall rises as Portsmouth’s first purpose-built theater. See the entertainments of the day - including minstrel shows - and the purchase of the theater by none other than Frank Jones.Read More
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This Saturday, June 26 from 9am to 3pm, The Music Hall is hosting the seventh annual Fill the Hall food drive for Gather. The goal is to have enough donations to fill each seat in the Historic Theater for Gather’s Meals 4 Kids program. If you don’t have time to raid your pantry or run to the store, you can still help by making a monetary donation and dropping it off. Can't drop by? You can donate right now on their website. The money will go directly to Gather's specific needs—just $25 will feed a child for a week!Read More
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Join us tomorrow on June 17 to get in the groove for Juneteenth with Dwayne Haggins, who has been dubbed the “John Legend of rockabilly.” We had so much fun when Haggins came last year at his LUTA show and we can’t wait to see him back on our stage! Read More
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