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Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for New Hampshire

Dino Petting Zoo Roars Into Concord's Capitol Center Today

(4/14/2013) - Have you ever petted a dinosaur? Would you like to? Families will have the opportunity to feed, water and play with a variety of creatures straight from the prehistoric era right at the Capitol Center for the Arts today, April 14, 1pm & 4pm.

Lisa Williams' MESSAGES FROM BEYOND Plays Tonight at The Palace Theatre

(4/11/2013) - Lisa Williams, internationally acclaimed medium and clairvoyant, is appearing live in Manchester, NH to share her amazing ability to communicate with loved ones who have passed on to the 'other side.' Her show will take place at the Palace Theatre tonight, April 11 at 7:30 pm.

Peterborough Players Present MANET: PORTRAYING LIFE for 'Great Art on Screen' Series Tonight

(4/11/2013) - The Peterborough Players will present Manet: Portraying Life, tonight, April 11, at 8:00 pm, as the first in a new theatrical series of events, bringing the world's great art exhibitions to cinema screens worldwide. The series entitled EXHIBITION: Great Art on Screen will feature the world's foremost upcoming art exhibitions, creatively captured especially for the big screen. EXHIBITION begins with a career-encompassing collection of the works of Edouard Manet from the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

Pontine Theatre Premieres THE COMMON HEART, 4/27

(4/8/2013) - 26 April - 12 May, 2013, Pontine Theatre premieres The Common Heart: A Transcendental Revue, at their West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St, Portsmouth NH. This work explores the legacy of the New England Transcendental Movement. Drawing on works by Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and other denizens of Concord MA during the 1830's and 40's. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm, and Sundays at 2pm. There is an additional 8pm performance scheduled for Saturday 27 April. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online: www.pontine.org.

HEDDA GABLER to Open Northern New England Rep's 9th Season, 5/30

(4/7/2013) - For its ninth season, the Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company (NNE Rep) will present Henrik Ibsen's powerful drama Hedda Gabler* on the Sawyer Center stage at Colby-Sawyer College in New London.

Seacoast Rep 'Silver Celebration' Commemorates 25 Years

(4/7/2013) - Nearly 200 members, supporters and volunteers joined in celebration at the Seacoast Rep's 25th Anniversary Silver Celebration. Part fundraiser, part show, part auction, the event brought in more than 40-thousand dollars for the Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for New Hampshire

The Capitol Center for the Arts Welcomes Chris Mann, 5/15

(4/3/2013) - Chris Mann, the classically based pop vocalist and 2012 finalist on NBC's "The Voice," will perform atThe Capitol Center for the Arts on Wednesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. Mann is touring in support of this first album, "Roads," (October 2012), which shot to #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. His PBS special, "A Mann for All Seasons," aired locally on Public Television in March and featured Martina McBride and jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair. The special was a re-creation of the Elvis Presley '69 Comeback Special with Mann performing in a boxing ring on a Sony soundstage. Tickets start at $28 and are on sale now.

Seacoast Rep Opens JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH 4/13

(4/2/2013) - Roald Dahl's classic tale of a boy and his magic peach comes to life on The Rep stage! After the smashing success of PAPA's (Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts) collaboration with the Rep's Adult Resident Company's production of Winnie The Pooh A Christmas Tale, director Miles Burns felt as though he should continue the tradition of combining youth apprentices with seasoned adult actors to put on a youth production. James and The Giant Peach was an "obvious choice" says Burns "The story lends itself to the adult actors being able to portray many different roles, and to have some fun while doing it. And it allows the youth company to work with adult actors they look up to and 'step up their game'. The combination is a winning match."

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for New Hampshire

Peterborough Players to Present MANET: PORTRAYING LIFE for 'Great Art on Screen' Series, 4/11

(3/28/2013) - The Peterborough Players will present Manet: Portraying Life, on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 pm, as the first in a new theatrical series of events, bringing the world's great art exhibitions to cinema screens worldwide. The series entitled EXHIBITION: Great Art on Screen will feature the world's foremost upcoming art exhibitions, creatively captured especially for the big screen. EXHIBITION begins with a career-encompassing collection of the works of Edouard Manet from the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

ROUNDING THIRD Slides Home at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 4/5-4/28

(3/26/2013) - Seacoast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the opening of their next Mainstage Show and the second of 2013's 25th Anniversary Season. Richard Dresser's Rounding Third follows hot on the heels of their highly regarded production of A Chorus Line. Grab a front row seat! The Rep is sure to smash another hit out of the park with this heart-filled baseball comedy.

Pontine Theatre Receives Grant to Serve New Hampshire Seniors

(3/26/2013) - Thanks to funding from the Lincoln Financial Foundation, Pontine will present a new touring program called Pretty Halcyon Days: Life on the Beach with Ogden Nash at assisted care and nursing facilities throughout New Hampshire.

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for New Hampshire

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for New Hampshire

New Hampshire Theatre Project Presents A BODY OF WATER, Now thru 3/24

(3/15/2013) - New Hampshire Theatre Project presents A Body of Water by Lee Blessing, tonight, March 15-24, 2013 at the West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Arrives at the Leddy Center, Now thru 3/24

(3/15/2013) - Director Elaine Gatchell presents Kaufman and Hart's hysterical comedy, 'The Man Who Came to Dinner', for two weekends, tonight, March 15-24, and one midweek matinee, Wednesday, March 20, at Leddy Center's beautiful theater in Epping, NH.

Met Opera at the Peterborough Players Presents Zandonai's FRANCESCA DA RIMINI Broadcast in HD

(3/11/2013) - The Met: Live in HD series will present Francesca da Rimini by Riccardo Zandonai, to be broadcast live on the Peterborough Players big screen on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at noon. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students.

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for New Hampshire

The Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra Honors Duke Ellington Today

(3/10/2013) - As part of the 'A Moment in Time' Series, The Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Clayton J. Poole, will pay tribute to Duke Ellington today, March 10th at 4:00pm. The tribute features the celebrated Metta Quintet. The performance will be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts with tickets starting at $20.

Bruce Hornsby Comes to Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts, 4/19

(3/8/2013) - Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby will bring a rare, intimate, solo piano performance to Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday, April 19 at 8pm.

Pontine Theatre Welcomes William George in Solo Adaptation of WALDEN, Now thru 3/10

(3/8/2013) - Pontine Theatre presents William George in his solo adaptation of Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Mr. George is a founder of Bethlehem PA's Touchstone Theatre. Published in 1854, Thoreau's literary classic is an elegantly written record of his experiment in simple living that has engaged readers and thinkers for more than a century.

The Palace Theatre Announces JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Opening 3/22

(3/6/2013) - The historic Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester is proud to continue its Citizens Bank 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opening on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm. The show runs through Saturday, April 6, 2013 with performances at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

HAIR Comes to Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts, 4/17

(3/6/2013) - HAIR: a celebration of peace and love!, the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival directed by Diane Paulus, will play Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts for one night only on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30pm. Tickets for HAIR are available now and can be purchased by phone at 603-225-1111, at the Capitol Center Box Office, located at 44 South Main Street, and online at ccanh.com.

Troma-Fest 2013 and Lloyd Kaufman Come to Seacoast Rep, Now thru 3/20

(3/6/2013) - Have you ever watched a movie so vile, putrid, and tasteless you couldn't help but love it? Maybe you've caught a film on late night TV that was so bad, you weren't able to stop watching it? Or perhaps your cinephile friend brought a movie to the party that made everyone squeal with glee, cringe with disgust, and laugh out loud at the sheer audacity of it. Well, you very well might have seen a Troma film. And the man behind this madness was Lloyd Kaufman, and he is coming to Seacoast Repertory Theatre to discuss his films Today March 20th, 2013 as part of The Rep's Red Light Series Troma- Fest 2013. All for the sake of keeping Portsmouth weird...

Dino Petting Zoo to Roar Into Concord's Capitol Center, 4/14

(3/3/2013) - Have you ever petted a dinosaur? Would you like to? Families will have the opportunity to feed, water and play with a variety of creatures straight from the prehistoric era right at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 14, 1pm & 4pm.

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for New Hampshire

Bryan Knowlton to Helm Seacoast Repertory Theatre's A CHORUS LINE

(3/1/2013) - The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has announced the start of its 25th Anniversary Season with A Chorus Line. This multiple Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical is being directed and choreographed by Bryan Knowlton, a Portsmouth native who grew up on The Rep stage and went on to perform in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. With that kind of talent The Rep's 2013 Mainstage season opener is sure to be the hottest ticket in town. "I went onto college, toured the country in three first nationals (Broadway tours), got my equity card and landed a starring role on Broadway" says Knowlton. "But, it was here at The Rep, through my teachers, friends and mentors that I found the love for theatre."

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

A CHORUS LINE, THE ODD COUPLE and More Set for Seacoast Repertory Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season

(3/1/2013) - Seacoast Repertory Theatre announces its 25th Anniversary 2013 Season. After another record breaking year of performances, attendance and contributions The Rep continues to delight audiences of all ages. Given the life expectancy of a new theatre is only 5 years, Seacoast Repertory Theatre has made that mark, in strides, and as of 2013 The Rep celebrates its 25th year as the Seacoast's largest year round professional live theatre. The Rep is a gathering place for actors, musicians, fellow non-profits, and performance artists from all over the country. The success of The Rep is made possible through the generosity of its members, sponsors and patrons. Seacoast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its 2013 Mainstage lineup.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Arrives at the Leddy Center, 3/15-24

(2/28/2013) - Director Elaine Gatchell presents Kaufman and Hart's hysterical comedy, 'The Man Who Came to Dinner', for two weekends, March 15-24, and one midweek matinee, Wednesday, March 20, at Leddy Center's beautiful theater in Epping, NH.

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 2/24/2013

(2/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for New Hampshire

Brian Regan Comes to Capitol Center for the Arts, 4/4

(2/21/2013) - Live Nation welcomes BRIAN REGAN to the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30pm.

Pontine Theatre to Welcome William George in Solo Adaptation of WALDEN, 3/8-10

(2/18/2013) - Pontine Theatre presents William George in his solo adaptation of Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Mr. George is a founder of Bethlehem PA's Touchstone Theatre. Published in 1854, Thoreau's literary classic is an elegantly written record of his experiment in simple living that has engaged readers and thinkers for more than a century.

Lisa Williams' MESSAGES FROM BEYOND Rescheduled for 4/11 at The Palace Theatre

(2/18/2013) - Lisa Williams, internationally acclaimed medium and clairvoyant, is appearing live in Manchester, NH to share her amazing ability to communicate with loved ones who have passed on to the 'other side.' Her show will take place at the Palace Theatre on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 pm.

Now Playing Onstage in New Hampshire - Week of 2/17/2013

(2/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for New Hampshire

Peterborough Players Broadcasts RIGOLETTO Today

(2/16/2013) - Rigoletto, one of Verdi's most famous and popular operas, will be broadcast live on the Peterborough Players big screen today, February 16, 2013, at 1:00 pm, as part of the Metropolitan Opera's The Met: Live in HD 2012-13 season. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students.

Grammy Award Winner ED GERHARD Returns to The Seacoast Repertory Theatre Tonight

(2/16/2013) - GRAMMY Award-winning Guitarist Ed Gerhard will perform tonight, February 16 at The Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth, NH. Showtime is 8pm. Call (603) 433-4472 or visit seacoastrep.org for info.

NHTP and Act One Present A BODY OF WATER, Opening 3/15

(2/14/2013) - In Collaboration with Artists' Collaborative Theatre Of New England (ACT ONE), New Hampshire Theatre Project continues the 2012-13 Season with an exploration of the intriguing relationship between identity, reality, and memory.