April/May 2023 Magazine

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COMEDY ERIC D’ALESSANDRO & VIC DIBITETTO 4/16

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COMEDY HOWIE MANDEL 5/14

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MUSIC AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR.

Sat., June 10 • 8pm • Historic Theater

The Hamilton star and award-winning actor visits Portsmouth for a night you won’t forget.

MUSIC MELODY GARDOT

Thu., June 15 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

The jazz artist is blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter.

WRITERS ON A NE STAGE GERALDINE BROOKS

Wed., June 21 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice.

MUSIC RUMOURS A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Thu., July 6 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

Rumours has taken the country by storm with their stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs.

MUSIC STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Wed., July 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

The unforgettable live a cappella group returns with their captivating sound and extraordinary music.

RENTAL PARTNERS

SELT WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Fri., April 14 • 7pm

Historic Theater

DC’S REFLECTING FOOLS

Sat., April 29 • 7pm

Historic Theater

MUSIC RYAN ADAMS & THE CARDINALS

Tue., August 8 & Wed., August 9 • 8pm

Historic Theater

After over a decade apart, the band is back on tour!

SAFE HAVEN BALLET’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Sat., May 6 • 4:30pm

Historic Theater

16TH ANNUAL PMAC JAZZ NIGHT

Fri., May 12 • 7pm & 9pm

The Lounge

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

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COMEDY AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Kick off your week with laughter

COMEDY SERIES SPONSORS:

ERIC D’ALESSANDRO & VIC DIBITETTO

Sun., April 16 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Eric D’Alessandro and Vic DiBitetto are two of the most explosive comedians in the world of comedy today. Now these two Italian monsters of comedy are joining forces.

EVENING SPONSORS:

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?

Sun., April 23 • 7pm • Historic Theater

All the fun of the TV show but LIVE in the Historic Theater and completely improvised, based on your suggestions!

EVENING SPONSORS:

HOWIE MANDEL

Sun., May 14 • 7pm • Historic Theater

The America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 30 years, and a mainstay of the American comedy scene.

EVENING SPONSORS:

DREW LYNCH

Sun., May 21 • 7pm • Historic Theater

Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent, where he finished in second place.

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MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Don’t miss these world-class acts

SPONSORS:

THREE DOG NIGHT

Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists!

Sat., April 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater

The legendary band’s eclectic taste, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive, and appealing style, resulted in selling tens of millions of records over five decades.

EVENING SPONSORS:

Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA; Whole Life Health Care

SIMONE PORTER WITH GREAT BAY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Sat., April 22 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

Violin Virtuoso Simone Porter performs allMendelssohn concert featuring the celebrated Violin Concerto in E Minor and the exuberant Symphony No. 4 in A Major - among the most iconic and beloved works of all time. Accompanied by Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Music Director David Upham.

GRAHAM NASH - SIXTY YEARS OF SONGS AND STORIES

Sat., May 13 • 8pm • Historic Theater

The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash returns to The Music Hall to celebrate his sixty-year career.

EVENING SPONSORS:

Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Co.; Popzup Popcorn; Whole Life Health Care

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Legendary and rockin’ performances

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AN EVENING WITH JOHN BUTLER

Wed., May 17 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

John Butler is one of Australia’s premier alternative songwriters and storytellers with accolades spanning from #1 charting albums, platinum records, and ARIA Awards across his illustrious career as one of the country’s most successful independent musicians.

BOZ SCAGGS

Thu., May 18 • 8pm • Historic Theater

Ever smooth and inventive, Boz Scaggs brings his blues, rock, and R&B-infused sound to Portsmouth behind his latest album, Out of the Blues

EVENING SPONSORS:

First Seacoast Bank

AN EVENING WITH NEIGHBOR

Sat., May 20 • 8pm • Historic Theater

With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today.

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HUNTER HAYES

Tue., May 23 • 7pm • Historic Theater

A five-time Grammy-nominated multiinstrumentalist and the youngest male act ever to top the Billboard Hot Country song chart, Hunter Hayes tours behind his exhilarating new album, Red Sky

EVENING SPONSOR:

DARYL HALL AND THE DARYL’S HOUSE BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST TODD RUNDGREN

Sun., May 28 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

Daryl Hall is a modern-day renaissance man, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and the star of his very own award-winning web series-turnedTV staple, Live from Daryl’s House

ARTIST UNDERWRITING MADE POSSIBLE BY: David and Karen Della Penta; Stephen A. Gaykan

THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT

Fri., June 2 • 8pm • Historic Theater

Known for their dramatic blend of rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements, The Airborne Toxic Event has played with world-class symphonies and at Coachella and Lollapalooza music festivals.

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COMEDY AT THE LOUNGE

Comedians from around the country and right next door!

JIMMY CASH

Sat., April 8 • 8:30pm • The Lounge

Drawing from his experience as a father of a teenager daughter, sobriety, and 18 years as a public school janitor, Cash’s TikTok followers know him as @JanitorwithStamina.

MATT BRAUNGER

Sat., April 15 • 6pm • The Lounge

Headlining comedian Matt Braunger has performed on late-night talk shows and comedy festivals around the country, in addition to his Netflix and Comedy Central Presents specials.

TTTOM CLARK: MAINE CHARACTER COMEDY

Fri., April 21 • 7:30pm • The Lounge

Comic and actor TTTom Clark presents his character, the dry-witted Mainer C.L. Thomas in a show that “is redefining Maine humor” (York Harbor Inn).

ELISABETH WYKERT - FUPA ON FLEEK TOUR

Sat., April 22 • 7:30pm • The Lounge

TikTok star Elisabeth Wykert, known as the Golden Unicorn for lifting spirits throughout the pandemic while wearing a gold leotard, is back on the stage delivering laughs at this comedy event.

STEVEN ROGERS

Sat., May 13 • 8:30pm • The Lounge

Steven’s clever rapid fire material full of observations about his life and the world around him has lead him to appearing on shows with Stephen Colbert and James Corden.

ANDY BENINGO

Fri., May 19 • 8pm • The Lounge

Hailed for his clean, everyman material, Andy Beningo is one of the most in-demand comedians working today.

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MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

Discover up-and-coming artists and new favorites

Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists!

HAYLEY REARDON

Fri., April 7 • 8pm • The Lounge

The critically acclaimed folk pop artist shares her colorful stories.

FREEVOLT WITH SPECIAL GUEST SLACKTIDE

Fri., April 14 • 8pm • The Lounge

The tropical roots-rock act presents a high-energy stage show with dynamic style changes.

APPLE HILL STRING QUARTET

Sun., April 16 • 6pm • The Lounge

Called “dashing and extraordinary” by The Strad Magazine, this awardwinning quartet has some of the best in chamber music.

TIFFANY

Thu., April 20 • 5:30pm & 8pm • The Lounge

A legendary pop star, Tiffany is a powerhouse hit maker.

WILL DAILEY

Fri., April 28

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Award-winning artist Will Dailey’s rich vintage sound has earned him #1 hit records.

ABIGAIL LAPELL

Sat., April 29 • 8pm • The Lounge

Toronto songwriter Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs.

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MUSIC AT THE LOUNGE

Take in the tunes in our new venue!

Discover new artists with our Spotify Playlists!

MARTYN JOSEPH

Thu., May 4 • 7:30pm • The Lounge

The singer-songwriter and jaw-dropping guitar player brings his powerful show-stopping voice to Portsmouth.

PETER CINCOTTI

Sat., May 6 • 8pm • The Lounge

Cincotti’s Billboard jazz chart-topping music is “nothing short of electric” (Gotham).

PETE FRANCIS

Sun., May 7 • 7pm • The Lounge

A founding member of Dispatch, Pete Francis returns to songwriting with his captivating new album.

SARAH POTENZA

Wed., May 10 • 7pm • The Lounge

The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter rose to fame with her chart-topping Blues music.

MOLLY PARDEN

Thu., May 11 • 7:30pm • The Lounge

The heart of Molly Parden’s music is humble and profoundly human.

SARAH BLACKER BAND

Sat., May 20 • 8pm • The Lounge

The band presents seamless songs that expand into danceable grooves and playful improvisational journeys.

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LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE

New books from Pulitzer Prize winners

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

TIMOTHY EGAN

Tue., April 18 • 7pm • The Lounge

A historical thriller by the Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning author that tells the riveting story of the Klan’s rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man in control, and the woman who stopped them with her dying breath.

SCHOOL DAYS SERIES AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Top-caliber entertainment for Pre-K to Middle Schoolers

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: D.F. Richard; Demoulas Foundation; The Fabulous Find; The French Foundation; The Fuller Foundation

THE ADVENTURES OF SLEEPYHEAD

Wed., May 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Historic Theater

From the brain of award-winning clown, Gemma Soldati, children and adults alike will delight in this adventure to the heart of dreamland as Sleepyhead fends off the Zzz...

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TALKS

Connect and network at these beloved events

TALKS SERIES SPONSOR: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine MEDIA PARTNER:

TEDXPORTSMOUTH 2023

Fri., May 12 • 9am • Historic Theater

One of the biggest TEDx events in the country, TEDxPortsmouth is an immersive full-day event showcasing a diverse lineup of inspiring speakers, rousing artistic performances, local food and more.

CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX

Fri., April 28 & Fri., May 26 • 9am

The Lounge

Join us at CreativeMornings PKX in person! It’s the only creative breakfast lecture series that you’ll need on a Friday morning!

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MAY MEMBERSHIP MONTH

You belong here. Members matter!

Dear members, we thank you. The Music Hall wouldn’t be who we are without you. And we hope you say the same. The Music Hall is a nonprofit organization, and your membership support ensures our ability to fulfill our mission. Membership makes The Music Hall your home for arts and entertainment.

In recognition of your support, The Music Hall is pleased to offer our members a variety of benefits, including early ticket access, discounts, and exclusive events. Join us before the show for cocktails and conversation with your fellow members. Drop in for Book Club, our monthly moderated discussions for avid readers. If you’re a member at the Director level or above, socialize with us at Director’s Club events at exciting locations across the Seacoast. And there are plans for even more exciting benefits later this year, including exclusive access to our new member-only space!

NOT A MEMBER? Tax-deductible annual memberships start at just $50 for the entire household for 12 months. To sign up, renew, or upgrade your membership, visit us online at themusichall.org/ membership or speak to a Ticket & Member Services representative at 603-436-2400. We look forward to seeing you soon!

CINEMA AT THE HISTORIC THEATER

Independent & Major Studio Films on the Big Screen Schedule subject to change. Updates on TheMusicHall.org/Cinema.

COLDPLAY: LIVE AT RIVER PLATE

METALLICA: 72 SEASONS

Thu., April 13 • 7pm

Experience the global premiere of Metallica’s new album, 72 Seasons

THE QUIET GIRL

Wed., May 3 & Thu., May 4 • 7pm Ireland, 1981. Cait is sent to live with foster parents. Oscar nominee

PAINT

Fri., May 19 • 7pm & Sun., May 21 • 1pm

Owen Wilson portrays Carl Nargle, Vermont’s #1 public television painter who is soon challenged.

Wed., April 19 • 7pm & Sun., April 23 • 4pm

Filmed during Coldplay’s sold-out, ten-night run at Buenos Aires’ River Plate stadium.

LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING

Thu., April 20 • 7pm

Unspools the icon’s life story and reveals how he created an art form.

80 FOR BRADY

Sun., May 7 & Tue., May 9 • 4pm

Sally Field. Lily Tomlin. Jane Fonda. Rita Moreno. Tom Brady.

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI

Fri., May 26 • 7pm & Sat., May 27 • 1pm & 7pm

The Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion. 40th Anniversary!

Saturday 1pm: Kids are free!

RARE OBJECTS

Sun., May 7 • 1pm & Tue., May 9 • 7pm

A young woman begins a new life at an antique store.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD

WOMEN TALKING

Tue., April 25 & Wed., April 26 • 7pm

In a hayloft, a group of Mennonite women gathers to conspire.

BIG WAVE GUARDIANS

Wed., May 10 • 7pm

Massive swells and daring rescues make the compelling drama of Hawaii’s big wave guardians.

The 2022-2023 Season of The Met: Live in HD continues this spring with broadcasts of Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, Wagner’s Lohengrin, Blanchard’s Champion, Verdi’s Falstaff, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, as well as Opera Connections in The Lounge hosted by Dennis Kleinman.

Check themusichall.org/cinema for details.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Hampton Ford Hyundai: Driven to Support the Seacoast

Jay McFarland is leading his family business, Hampton Ford Hyundai, on a mission to be the automotive home of drivers up and down the Seacoast. We at The Music Hall are mission-focused, too, and we appreciate Jay’s drive.

The McFarland family has extensive roots in the region. First came Exeter Ford, followed by Hampton Ford in 1984, and the Hyundai line in 1990. Jay oversaw Hampton Ford Hyundai’s move to their current location at 177 Lafayette Road and a decade later, his interest in minimizing the strain we put on the world inspired him to outfit part of the campus with solar panels.

It was this desire to serve his community and steward its resources that brought Jay to The Music Hall. Hampton Ford Hyundai has held several sponsorship positions and is currently a Series Sponsor of Music in the Historic Theater as well as a supporter of our Give the Gift of Magic campaign to provide tickets to neighbors in need.

Jay has referred to Music Hall sponsorship as “a feel-good with results and friendships.” If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Sara Turner, Corporate Relations Manager, at 603-766-2179 or sturner@themusichall.org.

bringing the arts home...

UPCOMING

MEMBER EVENTS

BOOK CLUB

Portwalk Place, Portsmouth

BROKEN HORSES by Brandi Carlile moderated by Tina Sawtelle Mon., 4/10 • 6pm

THE CARTOGRAPHERS by Peng Shepherd moderated by Brittany Wason Mon., 5/8 • 6pm

DIRECTOR’S CLUB

Botanica Restaurant Mon., 5/15 • 5:30pm 110 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth

For more info, contact Emily Moore at EMoore@themusichall.org

BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney

DIRECTOR’S CLUB SPONSOR: Newburyport Bank

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AT A GLANCE

Schedule subject to change. Check TheMusicHall.org for updates.

LEGEND: At The Historic Theater | At The Lounge | Offsite/Online | **Member Event contact Wesley Lovell (WLovell@themusichall.org) for more info

APRIL 2023

Music Hayley Reardon

Fri., April 7 • 8pm

Comedy

Jimmy Cash

Sat., April 8 • 6pm & 8:30pm

Book Club

Broken Horses: A Memoir**

Mon., April 10 • 6pm

Cinema

Metallica: 72 Seasons

Thu., April 13 • 7pm

Rental Partner

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Fri., April 14 • 7pm

Music

Freevolt w/ special guest Slacktide

Fri., April 14 • 8pm

Comedy

Matt Braunger

Sat., April 15 • 6pm

Music

Three Dog Night

Sat., April 15 • 8pm

Music

Apple Hill String Quartet

Sun., April 16 • 6pm

Comedy Eric D’Alessandro + Vic DiBitetto: Funny How? Tour

Sun., April 16 • 7pm

Literary Timothy Egan

Tue., April 18 • 7pm

Cinema

Coldplay: Live at River Plate

Wed., April 19 • 7pm

Music

Tiffany Thu., April 20 • 5:30pm & 8pm

Cinema

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Thu., April 20 • 7pm

Comedy

TTTom Clark: Maine Character Comedy

Fri., April 21 • 7:30pm

Music

Simone Porter with Great Bay Philharmonic

Orchestra Sat., April 22 • 7:30pm

Comedy

Elisabeth Wykert - Fupa on Fleek Tour

Sat., April 22 • 7:30pm

Cinema Coldplay: Live at River Plate

Sun., April 23 • 4pm

Comedy Whose Live Anyway?

Sun., April 23 • 7pm

APRIL 2023 CONT...

Cinema

Women Talking

Tue., April 25 • 7pm

Wed., April 26 • 7pm

Talks

CreativeMornings PKX: Movement

Fri., April 28 • 9am

Music

Will Dailey

Fri., April 28 • 8pm

Rental Partner

DC’s Reflecting Fools

Sat., April 29 • 7pm

Music

Abigail Lapell

Sat., April 29 • 8pm

MAY 2023

Comedy Hari Kondabolu

Wed., May 3 • 6pm & 8:30pm

Cinema

The Quiet Girl

Wed., May 3 • 7pm

Thu., May 4 • 7pm

Music

Martyn Joseph

Thu., May 4 • 7:30pm

Rental Partner

Safe Haven Ballet’s Beauty & The Beast

Sat., May 6 • 4:30pm

Music

Peter Cincotti

Sat., May 6 • 8pm

Cinema

Rare Objects

Sun., May 7 • 1pm

Tue., May 9 • 7pm

Music

Pete Francis

Sun., May 7 • 7pm

Cinema 80 for Brady

Sun., May 7 • 4pm

Tue., May 9 • 4pm

Book Club

The Cartographers**

Mon., May 8 • 6pm

School Day Series

The Adventures of Sleepyhead

Wed., May 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Music Sarah Potenza

Wed., May 10 • 7pm

Cinema

Big Wave Guardians

Wed., May 10 • 7pm

MAY 2023 CONT...

Music

Molly Parden

Thu., May 11 • 7:30pm

Rental Partner

TEDxPortsmouth 2023

Fri., May 12 • 9am

Rental Partner

16th Annual PMAC Jazz Night

Fri., May 12 • 7pm & 9pm

Music

Graham Nash - Sixty Years of Songs and Stories

Sat., May 13 • 8pm

Comedy

Steven Rogers

Sat., May 13 • 8:30pm

Comedy

Howie Mandel

Sun., May 14 • 7pm

Director’s Club

Botanica Restaurant**

Mon., May 15 • 5:30pm

Music

An Evening with John Butler

Wed., May 17 • 7:30pm

Music

Boz Scaggs

Thu., May 18 • 8pm

Cinema Paint

Fri., May 19 • 7pm

Sun., May 21 • 1pm

Comedy Andy Beningo

Fri., May 19 • 8pm

Music

An Evening with Neighbor

Sat., May 20 • 8pm

Music

Sarah Blacker Band

Sat., May 20 • 8pm

Comedy

Drew Lynch

Sun., May 21 • 7pm

Music Hunter Hayes

Tue., May 23 • 7pm

Talks

CreativeMornings PKX: Acceptance

Fri., May 26 • 9am

Cinema

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Fri., May 26 • 7pm

Sat., May 27 • 1pm & 7pm

Music

Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band

Sun., May 28 • 7:30pm

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