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Hatbox Presents Shakespeare's RICHARD II
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors and students, $12 for senior members.
Grammy-Winning Singer/Songwriter Patty Griffin Comes to The CCA
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
GRAMMY - winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin will perform at the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 7:30PM. Opening for Ms. Griffin is Anais Mitchell.
New London Barn Playhouse Announces CAMELOT, 6/13 - 24
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Award - winning New London Barn Playhouse presents Lerner and Loewe's Camelot starting June 13th Tickets and information available at www.nlbarn.org or 603 - 526 - 6710 Travel through the swirling mists of Avalon to the enchanted kingdom of Arthur Pendragon when the curtain rises on Camelot, the opening show for the 2018 Summer Season of the New London Barn Playhouse, running June 13 - 24, 7 : 30PM with Wednesday matinee performances at 2 : 00PM and Sunday matinee performances at 5 : 00PM.
The Open Door Theatre Presents THE DRAMATIC AND FRACTURED LIFE OF SIR JOHN FALSTAFF
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2018
Adapted by Don Melander, The Dramatic and Fractured Life of Sir John Falstaff is comprised of scenes from William Shakespeare's Henry IV, I and II, Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor. It features a host of Shakespeare's most memorable characters; Mistress Quickly, Doll Tearsheet, Pistol, Nym, Bardolph, Prince Hal and of course that scoundrel John Falstaff.
The Open Door Theatre Presents THE DRAMATIC AND FRACTURED LIFE OF SIR JOHN FALSTAFF
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2018
Adapted by Don Melander, The Dramatic and Fractured Life of Sir John Falstaff is comprised of scenes from William Shakespeare's Henry IV, I and II, Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor. It features a host of Shakespeare's most memorable characters; Mistress Quickly, Doll Tearsheet, Pistol, Nym, Bardolph, Prince Hal and of course that scoundrel John Falstaff.
New London Barn Announces 2018 Summer Season; CAMELOT, NEWSIES, and More
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2018
Grab your straw boaters and put on a smile because the New London Barn Playhouse is back again for its 86th Summer Season! Building off the successes of 2017 Summer Season, which broke attendance records and earned the Barn the 2017 New England Theater Conference's prestigious Moss Hart Award for Excellence in Professional Theater and the 2017 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Professional Musical, the summer tradition continues with more professionally produced, top-quality plays and musicals. The Box Office opens May 26, so come on by to pick up your tickets, greet the company, and grab a t-shirt!
Writers In The Loft Presents (Judge)John Hodgman With VACATIONLAND: True Stories From Painful Beaches
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2018
On Today, May 31, Writers in the Loft hosts New York Times bestselling author and comedic actor John Hodgman. The New-England-native-turned-New-Yorker and former "fake news" practitioner on The Daily Show will discuss VACATIONLAND: True Stories from Painful Beaches, his latest work about his real-life, all true wanderings through New England.  Beyond mere comedy, the book is a poignant and honest account of one human facing his forties, "those years when men in particular must stop pretending to be the children of bright potential they were and settle into the failing bodies of the wiser, weird dads that they are," says Hodgman. The book and Hodgman's approach to life and comedy have been heralded by fellow authors Elizabeth Gilbert, George R. R. Martin, Michael Chabon, Neil Gaiman, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, and Maria Semple, among others.
Meet Author Celeste Ng And Guest Moderator Joe Hill at Writers In The Loft
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018
Writers in the Loft hosts Celeste Ng, whose New York Times bestseller, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, was named a "Best Book of 2017" by critics at NPR, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, People, and Entertainment Weekly. The tale unfolds in Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, OH, where everything is planned, from the layout of the winding roads to the colors of the houses to the successful lives its residents will lead.
STRANGER THAN FICTION Celebrates 15th Season Of Tuesday Night Improv At The Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018
August 21st Stranger Than Fiction presents Tuesday Night Improv at The Players' Ring, located at 105 Marcy Street Portsmouth, NH. Show times are Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Tickets are $14 for general admission. Students, seniors, and Players' Ring members can purchase tickets for $12. To make your reservation visit playersring.org or call 603-436-8123.
Chris Klemmer's NEW HAMPSKETCH Kicks Off The PLAYERS' RING Late Night Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
June 22- July 1 Klemmer Productions will present New Hampsketch at the Players' Ring Theatre, located at 105 Marcy Street Portsmouth, NH. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 PM and Sundays at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $14 with discounts for students, seniors and Players' Ring Members. To make your reservation visit playersring.org or call 603-436-8123.
Pontine Presents 'Contra Dancing In NH,' With Dudley Laufman
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
Sunday June 3rd at 2pm, Pontine Thetre presents Dudley Laufman's Contra Dancing in New Hampshire: Then & Now. Thanks to grant support from New Hampshire Humanities, this program is open to the public at no charge Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Contact Pontine to reserve seats: info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660.
Randy Armstrong Performs Solo Concert at the Hatbox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
On Thursday June 7 at 7:30 PM, guitarist and world music artist Randy Armstrong will perform a solo concert at the Hatbox Theatre at the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH 03301. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors and students, $12 for senior members.
Hatbox Theatre Holds Annual Launch Party to Announce its Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Concord area audiences will be able to experience a first taste of Hatbox Theatre's upcoming season when the shows are unveiled at the annual Launch Party performance on Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00pm. Producers, directors, and performers will be on hand to give a taste of each of the 30+ shows, series and special events booked through August of 2019. Tickets are $5.00 for the general public, free for Hatbox Theatre members and are available at www.hatboxnh.com or at the door as space allows.
Gordon Lightfoot Returns To The CCA June 22
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Folk and pop icon Gordon Lightfoot returns to the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) in Downtown Concord, NHon Friday, June 22, 2018 at 8PM. The artist is best known for hits like "If You Could Read My Mind", "Sundown", and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald".
Writers on a New England Stage to Feature Pulitzer Prize Winner Jennifer Egan
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad Jennifer Egan returns to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series Tuesday, June 26, to talk about her New York Times bestseller, MANHATTAN BEACH, winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, now available in paperback.
Jaffrey Theatre Celebrates A Year Of Live Comedy
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Lord Byron was quoted as saying 'Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.' That form of medicine has been playing monthly at The Park Theatre's River Street Theatre in Jaffrey since early 2017. The last Monday of every month has been an oasis for stand-up comedy as well as comedy in the form of music, magic, improv, and storytelling.
Pontine Presents CONTRA DANCING IN NH With Dudley Laufman
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018
Sunday May 6th at 2pm, Pontine Thetre presents Dudley Laufman's Contra Dancing in New Hampshire: Then & Now. Thanks to grant support from New Hampshire Humanities, this program is open to the public at no charge.
New Hampshire Theatre Project Announces June Workshops for Adults
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018
New Hampshire Theatre Project will be offering two exciting workshops for adults in June.  Instructors can accommodate both beginners and advanced students.
River St Theatre To Screen Royal Opera's MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2018
London's Royal Opera House production of Giuseppe Verdi's opera based on William Shakespeare's MACBETH will be shown in HD at the River Street Theatre (RST) in Jaffrey on Sunday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 23, both at 2pm  This presentation is part of the RST's Stage2Screen Series. The River Street Theatre is a project of the soon-to-be-built Park Theatre.
Lucie Therrien to Appear In Concert On Sunday 20 May At The Plains School
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2018
Sunday May 20th at 2pm,  Pontine presents Lucie Therrien in Concert at the Plains School.   Seating is limited,and reservations are a must.   Suggested donation is $10.  Contact Pontine to reserve  seats:  info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660.   The Plains School is located at #1 Plains Avenue in Portsmouth NH. The space is fully accessible with adjacent parking. 
The Music Hall Presents the 27th Annual KITCHEN TOUR
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018
The Music Hall is proud to present its 27th Annual Kitchen Tour, this year returning to Portsmouth's walking-friendly Little Harbour neighborhood, boasting newly renovated kitchens on every block. A perfect get-together for Mother's Day weekend, this is the tour for people considering a renovation project or for those just curious about the area's top kitchen designs and trends.
NHTP Youth Repertory Presents WONDER TALES
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
New Hampshire Theatre Project's Youth Repertory Company will present Wonder Tales, a collection of stories, legends and tales of wonder from around the world adapted by Genevieve Aichele.  Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together, Wonder Tales features two stories about resourceful young women who outwit the powers that be - the magical story of Tam Lin from Scotland and the hilarious Eastern European tale of Clever Manka.  Audiences will be carried far into the future with the mysterious story of A Pail of Air and far into the past exploring the secrets of magnetism in Laws of Attraction.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Richard Russo Brings First Essay Collection to Writers In The Loft, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
On Today, May 9, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo will visit The Music Hall Loft for a Writers in the Loft series event to discuss his first collection of personal essays, THE DESTINY THIEF: Essays on Writing, Writers and Life-in which he provides insight into his life as a writer, teacher, friend, and reader.
Writers In The Loft Presents (Judge)John Hodgman With VACATIONLAND: True Stories From Painful Beaches
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
On Thursday, May 31, Writers in the Loft hosts New York Times bestselling author and comedic actor John Hodgman. The New-England-native-turned-New-Yorker and former "fake news" practitioner on The Daily Show will discuss VACATIONLAND: True Stories from Painful Beaches, his latest work about his real-life, all true wanderings through New England.  Beyond mere comedy, the book is a poignant and honest account of one human facing his forties, "those years when men in particular must stop pretending to be the children of bright potential they were and settle into the failing bodies of the wiser, weird dads that they are," says Hodgman. The book and Hodgman's approach to life and comedy have been heralded by fellow authors Elizabeth Gilbert, George R. R. Martin, Michael Chabon, Neil Gaiman, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, and Maria Semple, among others.
Royal Ballet Honors Leonard Bernstein's 100th At The River Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
Jaffrey's River Street Theatre (RST) presents The Royal Ballet's special tribute to Leonard Bernstein in honor of his worldwide centenary celebration. This exclusive Monadnock Region RST Stage2Screen presentation will be shown this weekend, May 11-13, as it was staged in London on March 27, 2018, and captured in high definition.

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Claremont Opera House (2/27 - 2/27)
'A Christmas Carol' in New Hampshire 'A Christmas Carol'
Players' Ring Theatre (12/5 - 12/28)
Wicked: For Good in New Hampshire Wicked: For Good
The Park Theatre (12/26 - 1/8)
Comedy Night at the Ballroom in New Hampshire Comedy Night at the Ballroom
Rockingham Ballroom (1/3 - 1/3)
Draw the Line in New Hampshire Draw the Line
Claremont Opera House (5/16 - 5/16)
Ben Pratt Magician and Illusionist in New Hampshire Ben Pratt Magician and Illusionist
The Park Theatre (1/24 - 1/24)
Arts Cinema Series: Caravaggio in New Hampshire Arts Cinema Series: Caravaggio
The Park Theatre (1/14 - 1/14)
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