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Neil Simon's THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL to Open Leddy Center's 42nd Season
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2016
Director Elaine Gatchell has chosen one of Neil Simon's funniest shows to open their 42nd Season at Leddy Center in Epping.
NHTP's 4th Annual Intelligent Theatre Festival to Feature Works by Female Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2016
NHTP's fourth annual Intelligent Theatre Festival continues with the 2015-16 Season theme of plays by and about women.  Each playreading is followed by an audience discussion.
Peterborough Players to Screen London's National Theatre's AS YOU LIKE IT on 2/28
by Louisa Brady - February 21, 2016
The Peterborough Players' Arts on Screen 2015-2016 Series announces the screening of London's National Theatre production of William Shakespeare's play AS YOU LIKE IT.  The production will be presented in HD at the Peterborough Players on Sunday, February 28th at 1pm.
Stranger Than Fiction to Bring DEAD PRESIDENTS to Seacoast Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Abraham Lincoln and Harry S. Truman? Stranger Than Fiction is offering Seacoast audiences a chance to find out. The troupe will present an improv comedy show at Seacoast Rep on Tuesday, March 1, at 8pm, that includes a comedy battle of theatrical might starring dead presidents.
LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE to Run 3/4-20 at The Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
March 4 - 20, Generic Theater presents Nora and Delia  Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore at The Players' Ring, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth NH.    The play, based on the best-seller by Ilene Beckerman, looks at women and clothes -- and the memories clothes can trigger.   Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 7, with a 3 pm matinee only the closing Sunday, March 20.  For tickets and information, visit www.playersring.org  or call 603-436-8123.
Comedy Central's Juston McKinney Returns to Concord, 4/2
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
New Hampshire native Juston McKinney brings his stand-up show to Concord NH's Capitol Center for the Arts on Saturday April 2 at 8pm. Tickets start at $20 and are available at the Capitol Center for the Arts box office, located at 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, via phone at 603-225-1111, and online at www.canh.com.
THE ADVENTURE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Set for Capitol Center for the Arts, 3/24
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
The legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, takes the stage in this witty, fast paced production by the acclaimed Aquila Theatre on Tuesday, March 24, at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Tickets for this Free Gile Series presentation at the Capitol Center for the Arts are available Monday, February 22, at 11am.
The Park Theatre Welcomes New CEO
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
 It was announced on Monday that Stevens Pell Jackson, Jr. joins The Park Theatre as CEO, Managing Director and employee #1 on February 15, 2016. Board Chair, Caroline Hollister, noted "Steve's coming on board is probably the second most significant event in the life of The Park Theatre -the first being the acquisition of the property itself on exactly the same date a mere ten years ago." Jackson, a resident of Jaffrey since 2012, began assisting the Park Theatre in 2013 directing the board in its development of a branding platform for the Theatre. He comes to the Theatre after a career in advertising/marketing as well as founder of a performing arts and film center in Cape May, New Jersey. An actor himself, e appeared at the Theatre's 2015 Annual Meeting in the staged reading of O'Henry's novella "The Gift" as the young husband. Most recently, he was Director of Marketing for Peterborough Players.
The Music Hall Hosts Free Community Forum, 'Let's Talk About Poverty,' Today
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
The Music Hall's new series of free community forums called Let's Talk About... is an outgrowth of the discussion of the heroin epidemic last spring, when citizens gathered at the Loft to talk frankly about a topic that has touched many in the Seacoast. The conversation continues tonight, February 17, at 6pm at the Loft, as they delve into the topic of local poverty, what's being done, and how individuals can help bring about positive change.
Seacoast Rep Offers Gleeful Winter Relief with THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, 2/26 - 3/20
by Louisa Brady - February 14, 2016
The Seacoast Repertory Theater is offering some light relief from the presidential campaign hoopla and a gray winter with its production of 'The Marvelous Wonderettes,' the hit revue portraying high school classmates with a gleeful parade of pop music from the 1950s and '60s.
The Music Hall to Host Free Community Forum: 'Let's Talk About Poverty'
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
The Music Hall's new series of free community forums called Let's Talk About… is an outgrowth of the discussion of the heroin epidemic last spring, when citizens gathered at the Loft to talk frankly about a topic that has touched many in the Seacoast. The conversation continues on February 17, at 6pm at the Loft, as they delve into the topic of local poverty, what's being done, and how individuals can help bring about positive change.
Peterborough Players Sets Summer 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
 The Peterborough Players announced today the lineup of productions for the 2016 summer season. This year marks the 83rd anniversary since the Players presented their first production at the barn theatre in 1933.
The Music Hall to Host 25th Anniversary Kitchen Tour This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016
Tour the kitchens we all dream of -- sleek and contemporary, cozy and traditional, packed with innovation and imagination -- as The Music Hall presents its popular Annual Kitchen Tour.
Celebrated Vocalist Clairdee Joins the CJO Combo for A Tribute to Lena Horne March 12 at the Concord Audi
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2016
Acclaimed vocalist Clairdee joins the CJO Combo for A Love Letter to Lena Horne at the the Concord City Auditorium ,"The Audi", Located at 2 Prince Street Concord, NH, on Sunday, March 12, at 7:30pm. Tickets for this performance start at $25 and are on sale now.
Grace Helbig Chats New Book GRACE & STYLE at The Music Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present Grace Helbig, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of GRACE'S GUIDE and the host of both the Grace Helbig Show on E! and it's Grace on YouTube, tonight, February 4, 2015. Ms. Helbig will take the stage with her new book, GRACE & STYLE, a tongue-in-cheek style guide that offers up hard-earned practical wisdom with a healthy dose of humor and sweatpants.
Players' Ring Theatre's ANTIGONE Begins 2/12
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2016
During the month of February, the Players' Ring Theatre invites you to a night of classic theater and the opportunity to support a worthy cause.  On February 12th, Sophocles' classic tragedy "Antigone" takes the stage.  Shows run from February 12th to 28th at the Players' Ring Theater, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH with show times at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays and 7pm Sundays, with a 2pm matinee on the 28th. Tickets cost $15 with discounts available for Players' Ring members, students, and seniors.  To reserve you ticket, please visit www.playersring.org or call 603-436-8123.
National Theatre's CORIOLANUS to Screen at Peterborough Players This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
The Peterborough Players' Arts on Screen 2015-2016 Series announces the screening of London's National Theatre production of William Shakespeare's most controversial play, CORIOLANUS.
Peterborough Players Receive 7 NHTA Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2016
Peterborough is feeling a little more joyous this week. The Peterborough Players took home 7 New Hampshire Theatre Awards (NHTA) category wins for their 2015 productions of Outside Mullingar and Charley's Aunt. The 14th Annual NHTA awards gala was held at the Capitol Center in downtown Concord, New Hampshire last Saturday night, January 23rd. Here is the winners list for the Players:
New Hampshire Theatre Project Announces February Benefits
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2016
New Hampshire Theatre Project is honored to be chosen as the February beneficiary for two amazing businesses- The Fabulous Find Resale Boutique and Robert's Maine Grill.
Players to Screen Met Opera's TURANDOT, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2016
Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece, TURANDOT was first presented in 1926 at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The dazzling opera, set in China, comes to the Peterborough Players theatre this Saturday, January 30th at 1:00pm. The dazzling Metropolitan Opera production will be shown LIVE from New York's Lincoln Center on the Players' big hi-def digital screen.
Leddy Center's Elaine & Bruce Gatchell Receive Lifetime Achievement Award Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2016
Leddy Center for the Performing Arts The Board of Directors is proud to announce that Bruce and Elaine Gatchell, our founders and the foundation of Leddy Center, entering their 42nd year of bringing the arts and arts education to our greater community, are being recognized with the FRANCIS GROVER CLEAVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMMENT AWARD from NH THEATRE AWARDS, at the annual awards presentation being held at the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord, NH, tonight, January 23, 2016!
'Evening Broadcasts' Series Returns to The Players' Ring Tonight with World Premiere Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016
Discover how a wood chipper can stop an alien invasion. Learn how the Cuban missile crisis was averted by a guy in a bath towel. Confront the horrifying truth about life on Mars. Tonight, January 22nd, Evening Broadcast Productions critically acclaimed series Evening Broadcasts returns to The Players' Ring stage with a new, world-premiere collection of short plays.
The Pink Floyd Experience Returning to the Capitol Center for the Arts, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time. Syd Barrett's troubled genius, Roger Waters conceptual mastermind, along with David Gilmour's soaring voice and guitars created this vastly influential and enduring musical legacy! Now get ready for PFX-THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE performing 4 SIDES OF FLOYD. This fully packed multimedia show covering four complete album sides off of four beloved classic Pink Floyd albums comes to the Capitol Center for the Arts Thursday, March 3, at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now!
Seacoast Repertory Theatre Receives New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Grants
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Seacoast Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two equal grants, totaling $10,000, from the the Thoresen and Werner Families Fund and the Geoffrey E. Clark and Martha Fuller Clark Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
BECAUSE OF THE WOMEN: The Histories of Herodotus (just the high points) as told by Tom Cayler Heats up Pontine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2016
BECAUSE OF THE WOMEN: The Histories of Herodotus (just the high points) as told by Tom Cayler 5-7 February, Pontine Theatre presents NYC-based performance artist, Tom Cayler, in his original production, Because of the Women: The Histories of Herodotus (just the high points) as told by Tom Cayler.  Performances are offered Friday @7:30, Saturday @4  & Sunday @ 2. 

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