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Tribute To Blues Great Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson Planned For Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Born in Mississippi in 1939, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson played with some of the greatest blues artists of all time. Luther notably represented the West Side Chicago style of Blues. He was part of Muddy Waters' band from 1972-1980. He will always be remembered for backing John Lee Hooker in the movie The Blues Brothers. Luther toured around the world, but for the last few decades he has called the Monadnock region his home.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET by Ogunquit Playhouse At The Music Hall
by Dan Marois - March 27, 2023
What did our critic think of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ogunquit Playhouse At The Music Hall? On December 4, 1956, at a time when their individual careers were on different trajectories, four musical legends gathered at Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee to record a few tunes. It would be the one and only time that the four musicians ever jammed together in a recording studio.
New England's #1 Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. To Perform At Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Legendary entertainer Frank Santos Jr. will present his R Rated Comedy Hypnosis act at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. This show is intended for mature audiences with a good sense of adult humor and is part of the Best of Boston Entertainment Series.
DON'T TALK TO THE ACTORS to be Presented at Lend Me a Theater This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Don’t Talk to the Actors by Tom Dudzick will be presented by Hatbox regulars Lend Me a Theater from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 16.
Timothy Egan Will Bring New Book A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND to The Music Hall Lounge
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan visits The Music Hall Lounge with his new book, A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND. The historical thriller follows the KKK's rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man behind it, and the woman who stopped them. A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND marries a propulsive drama to a powerful and page-turning reckoning with one of the darkest threads in American history.
New Pope Francis Documentary Has One-Night Screening at Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
On Monday, March 27 at 6:30pm, The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is presenting the brand new documentary film IN VIAGGIO: The Travels of Pope Francis.
Nashua Center For The Arts Set To Open In April 2023 With Concerts And Events Scheduled Into Fall
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
The Nashua Center for the Arts, a brand new state-of-the-art performing arts venue in downtown Nashua, NH will open its doors to the public next month with over 20 concerts and shows on the schedule with more to come.  
'Dueling Pianos' Interactive Concert Comes To Jaffrey This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
One of the newest musical phenomenons is “dueling piano” concerts. One such event is coming to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, this Saturday night, March 25, at 8pm. 
Review: PARADE Marches Into Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - March 20, 2023
What did our critic think of PARADE MARCHES INTO SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? Seacoast Repertory Theatre distinguishes itself once again with a bold choice of producing Parade, a dynamic musical production based on a true life story that tackles issues of antisemitism, mob mentality, and outright hate in the 1913 world of Atlanta, Georgia.
Jaffrey St. Patrick's Parade Set For This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
It's all green again in Jaffrey this Saturday, March 11. The Jaffrey St. Patrick's Parade returns to Main Street after Covid and weather-related cancellations.
John Davidson's CLUB SANDWICH Season Three Set To Open June 2!
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Club Sandwich, the brainchild of celebrity and New Hampshire resident John Davidson, is set to open for its third season on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Park Theatre Announces Shamrock Fest Schedule For 2023
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
The Park Theatre’s Shamrock Festival is back, and its centerpiece, The Jaffrey St. Patrick’s Day Parade, returns after a three-year hiatus due to Covid and bad weather. The theatre manages and produces the parade and the festival, a week-long celebration of music, comedy, special events, and movies.
Author Timothy Egan Presents His New Book A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND at the Music Hall Lounge
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan visits The Music Hall Lounge with his new book, A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND. The historical thriller follows the KKK's rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man behind it, and the woman who stopped them.
Dive In Productions Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Dive In Productions is proud to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Players' Ring Theatre from March 10-26. Performances are Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30PM and Saturdays/Sundays at 2:30PM.
CAPS-NH to Present VANITIES at Hatbox Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Creative Ambitions Performance Studio of NH (CAPS-NH) – a brand-new professional theatre company in the Granite State – will present its premiere production at Hatbox Theatre in Concord, NH.
Doris Ballard to Return to Hatbox Theatre With Debut of One-Woman Comedy Show SAY FIVE HAIL MARY'S
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
It’s been nearly three years since Doris Ballard has performed her comedy in Concord, NH.  She now returns to the Hatbox Theatre where her career in stand-up began with the debut of her One-Woman comedy show, “Say Five Hail Mary’s” on Saturday, March 25th, at 7:30pm.
Adam Gopnik Presents His New Book THE REAL WORK At The Music Hall Lounge, March 14
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
On Tuesday, March 14 at 7pm, bestselling author and writer for the New Yorker Adam Gopnik visits The Music Hall's Lounge with his new book, THE REAL WORK, a wildly creative inquiry into perhaps the oldest question: How do we learn a new skill?
Pontine Theatre Celebrates Portsmouth NH's 400th Anniversary With DEARLY EARNED
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
 Pontine Theatre celebrates Portsmouth’s 400th Anniversary with performances of its original production, Dearly Earned.  Performances at Pontine’s 1845 Plains Schoolhouse theatre (1 Plains Avenue, Portsmouth NH) are scheduled Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 3pm and Sundays at 2pm.  
Debra Monk Heads Cast Of Timely New Political Comedy PRIMARY
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Just as the future of the New Hampshire primary comes into question, New Hampshire's Weathervane Theatre, Out of the Box Theatrics and Breukelen Stage and Film will present industry-only staged readings of PRIMARY, a new play by Kelly Strandemo in New York City on Monday, February 27 at 5pm and Tuesday, February 28 at 1pm at ART/NY's Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre
LEADING LADIES Comes to the Majestic Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
In this hilarious comedy by the author of “Lend Me A Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo”, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania.
The Players' Ring Theatre Will Present the World Premiere of C33 - THE QUEER STORY OF OSCAR WILDE'S UNDOING
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
C33, a hauntingly beautiful new work by local playwright Alex Bickerstaff, tells the story of Oscar Wilde's downfall through a woven tapestry of historical events and poetic representation of his time in Reading Gaol, the infamous prison where he served two years hard labor for his crime of 'Gross Indecency' alongside violent criminals and death row inmates.
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - February 07, 2023
The Seacoast Repertory Theatre opens its 2023 season pushing its edge of creativity in a spellbinding performance of 'Man Of La Mancha,' a well-known musical launched in 1965. While keeping the bones of the original production, this one is an explosive reimagination that breaks the usual barriers of casting and staging.
Globally Acclaimed Rod Stewart Tribute Concert Comes To The Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2023
 Even at 78 years old, Rod Stewart keeps touring worldwide. From his early days with the Jeff Beck Group and Faces in the 1960’s to his disco period, his great American songbook series, and beyond, Rod has innovated and stayed relevant to generations. He is one of the icons of rock n’ roll history.
80 FOR BRADY Super Bowl “Galantine's Day” Screening Party Announced At Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
When the Patriots are not in the Super Bowl, you need alternative entertainment options. The Park Theatre in Jaffrey is holding a special “Galantine Day Screening Party” for the new hit comedy, 80 for Brady on Super Bowl Sunday at 7:30pm.
New Yorker Writer Adam Gopnik Brings New Book THE REAL WORK: ON THE MYSTERY OF MASTERY to the Lounge
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2023
On Tuesday, March 14 at 7pm, bestselling author and writer for the New Yorker Adam Gopnik visits The Music Hall's Lounge with his new book, THE REAL WORK, a wildly creative inquiry into perhaps the oldest question: How do we learn a new skill?

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