New Hampshire Theatre Newsroom

New Hampshire Theatre Project will conclude its 2023-24 season themed “What’s Your Story?” and celebrates Pride Month with Romeo and Her Sister, a new work by Jillian Blevins that explores the rarely told story of Charlotte Cushman, one of the most famous American actors in the world in the mid-1800’s. 

Prescott Park Arts Festival has announced the return of the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Movie Night Series. Running all summer long, this series promises a blend of cinematic classics and recent releases, perfect for family-friendly enjoyment outside on the big screen by the picturesque Piscataqua River at dusk.

Park Theatre announces a summer movie series for children, offering a variety of family-friendly films.

On June 11-12, New Hampshire Theatre Project (NHTP) will join 600 other nonprofit organizations around the state to celebrate NH Gives, the statewide 24-hour online fundraising event that has raised more than $15 million since 2016. 

Enjoy a night of classic rock as the Tom Petty Experience Band performs at the Park Theatre this weekend.

On Tuesday, June 18, Mo Rocca, the New York Times bestselling author of Mobituaries, comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series to discuss his new book Roctogenarians.

NH Theatre Project wraps up its season with ROMEO & HER SISTER, a historical dramedy.

NH Theatre Project will wrap up its season with ROMEO & HER SISTER, a unique historical dramedy that offers a fresh twist on classic themes. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the new documentary about Gene Wilder, screening at Park Theatre on June 7. Explore the life and legacy of the beloved actor in this insightful film.

Prescott Park Arts Festival, an independent arts nonprofit, is delighted to announce the lineup for the August concerts in the River House Restaurant Concert Series, marking the Arts Festival's 50th anniversary season. The series features a diverse array of talented artists, promising memorable performances throughout the month and all summer long. 

On Thursday, June 13 at 7pm, The New York Times bestselling author and lifelong people pleaser Ann Leary visits The Music Hall Lounge with her humorous essay collection, I’VE TRIED BEING NICE.

The Ted Herbert Music School will host its Jazz Showcase on Sunday, June 9th the Ted Herbert and Majestic Studio Theatre located in Manchester. This afternoon of Jazz by Ted Herbert Students and Instructors will feature the inaugural performance of the Ted Herbert Community Big Band.  

Cue Zero Theatre Company brings the laughs with the New Hampshire premier of William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged). This bard-inspired parody piece plays the Arts Academy of New Hampshire in Salem June 21-23.

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative will present Sondheim on Sondheim at the Bank of NH Stage from May 24-26.

Prescott Park Arts Festival is opening reservations for their 2024 production of LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL which will be performed in their waterfront home of Prescott Park in downtown Portsmouth.

Dive In Productions will present the opening production of their 2024 season - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

Rising country star April Cushman will perform live at The Park Theatre this Saturday.

Prescott Park Arts Festival has announced the July lineup for the River House Restaurant Concert Series, marking a milestone 50th anniversary season.

The New London Barn Playhouse is collaborating with Symphony NH to present a concert performance of SOUTH PACIFIC. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the lineup for June's concerts in the River House Restaurant Concert Series, brought to you by the Prescott Park Arts Festival.

Dive In Productions is holding auditions for their 2024 mainstage musicals, including THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS and concerts, plus more. Learn how to audition!

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?

The Government Inspector is Yury Butusov's (acclaimed Russian writer, director) final Moscow production. This multi-award-winning work is based on Nikolai Gogol's “Government Inspector.” Filmed on stage in high definition for cinemas worldwide and presented in Russian with English subtitles.

April Cushman is setting the country music world on fire. April takes The Park Theatre performing arts center Eppes stage on Saturday, May 25 at 6:30 pm.

Renowned author Doris Kearns Goodwin returns to Writers on a New England Stage with her latest bestseller.