The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

Category: Performing arts theater in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA

Phone: +16034362400

Reviews

Pamela Williams

May 12, 2022

Wonderful old theatre, great staff and volunteers, seats were comfortable. Patrons should be encouraged to get their snacks and drinks before the show or during an act break. Sound system could have been better. The opening act's voice was often el sotto and I had trouble understanding his speech. The main act's voice was whistling and sometimes reduced so treble needed toning down and volume increased.

Matt C

Apr 16, 2022

Nice old theater ,good sound & nice staff ...Good parking options & easy to find . Also some of the fanciest restrooms you will ever encounter . I Would highly recommend for a night out in a nice New Hampshire venue.

Phil Hammond

Apr 10, 2022

My wife and I had an excellent experience last night at a concert held at the Music Hall. The venue last night was two acts starring Randy Armstrong and Volker Nahrmann performing with their Beyond Borders ensemble with the opening act being the local group the Soggy Po Boys (one of our favorites). Both groups joined midway through the performance in a tribute to jazz legend Dizzie Gillespie. Sound quality was excellent, the staff were super friendly, drinks well done and reasonable. And yes the bathrooms are inspired and clean. My one complaint is the seats could do a bit of updating (a bit narrow). Think Fenway in the cheap (or no so cheap) seats. Still it was a magical night and worth all five stars. Go catch an act there if you can!

Barry Lee

Mar 19, 2022

Beautiful inside and out. Friendly staff and very fair prices for the drinks!

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Questions & Answers

Does the music hall have an elevator?

Barbara Paiton | Aug 20, 2018
Corey Oliverio | Aug 20, 2018

Yes Its Behind The Door To The Right When You Walk In Next to the stairs

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What about National Theatre Live that used to be at the Loft. Hope you are going to continue that. Excellent!

JEANNE ASHWORTH | Apr 21, 2022
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Apr 21, 2022

We’re currently screening those in the Historic Theater - we just had Book Of Dust this month!

How do we accept new volunbteers? My friend Sierra would like to sign up Where should she email?

Sandra Woodworth | Feb 20, 2022
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Feb 20, 2022

Sandra! Sierra can go here: https://www.themusichall.org/about/work-with-us/volunteer-opportunities/ and sign up. -Monte

What is the Closest hotel?

Valerie Drake | Feb 20, 2022
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Feb 20, 2022

The Hilton Garden Inn, Sheraton, Residence, and Hampton Inn Downtown are all within 2 blocks. There's a great independent hotel, The Hotel Portsmouth about 1 block away.

Hello, I have some vintage coats and hats I would love to donate for your theatre productions. Is this possible, are you interested and if so please tell me where I could bring them to for your shows. If not do you know of any place that would?

Lynn Murphy | Oct 23, 2021
Mary Reed | Oct 23, 2021

If they don't take them t he seacoast rectory theater probly will its also in b portsmouth but I'm sure they would take them jus t call or drop them off at the fron t door

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Do you do radio plays? If so, do you accept submissions from authors?

Jean Moses | Aug 19, 2021
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 19, 2021

We have done some live podcast recordings, but not radio plays specifically. You might try WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth Community Radio. They broadcast some classics, but they were (pre-pandemic) recording new ones there, I believe! - Monte

How Long Is white Christmas.

FRANCIS SPIGNESE | Aug 19, 2021
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 19, 2021

It is 2.5hrs with intermission!

does "livestream" mean you have to go to the theater and watch it there

Galen Beale | Aug 19, 2021
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 19, 2021

No. These are all streaming through a browser or mobile app.

Is there parking?

Crystal Wiltshire | Aug 19, 2020
Joe Murphy | Aug 19, 2020

No parking specific to the Music Hall. Park on street or in parking garages

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Do you have the movie "The Good Liar"?

Cordelia Field | Aug 19, 2020
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 19, 2020

We don’t have it on the schedule currently, but we hope to get it soon (it’s definitely one that we SHOULD be screening)!

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Will Steven King speak at the Music Hall soon?

Fay Estes | Aug 19, 2020
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 19, 2020

He's spoken in the past, so there's always a chance! We do not have anything scheduled with him currently, though.

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Do you have any shows on Monday Sept 9th? Or 10th?

Josette Whipple | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

At this time, we don't have any live shows scheduled for those dates, but check back and keep an eye on our calendar. New shows are added all the time!

Will you be showing "Amazing Grace?"

Cordelia Field | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

Yes, it’ll be screening sometime in the middle of May! Final schedule will be out soon.

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Are you going to show "Amazing Grace?"

Cordelia Field | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

Yes, we will show it May 14-17. Tickets will go on sale on the website soon, or you can call and get tickets now!

Will you be showing Judi Dench and "View With "the Dames?

Cordelia Field | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

Hi Cordelia, If you mean "Tea with the Dames" it's not likely that we'll bring it back, as we showed it recently. But do keep an eye on our Extraordinary Cinema series for any new Judi Dench films! Thank you.

My husband and I want to take our kid to a show that's 18 and over. Will there be an issue if he is with us and under 18?

Nicole Miller Sheehan | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

It really depends. Some artists have a very strict rule, others don't what show were you thinking about?

Do you sell gift cards???

Carol Dee | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

We sell gift certificates. Give our box office a call to learn more: 603.436.2400. Thanks! Brittany

Do you accept CMA gift cards????

Carol Dee | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

If you mean the AmEx, Visa or Mastercard gift cards, yes. But when I searched there were a bunch of different CMA gift cards, so I’m not sure that is what you’re referencing. Monte

Are you open today?

Barbara Arnold | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

Hi Barbara, Sorry to miss your message. The Music Hall's Box Office hours are 12pm to 6pm, Monday – Saturday, and it is closed Sundays and all federal holidays.

How long will the Renee Fleming concert be

Peg Hart | Aug 20, 2019
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH | Aug 20, 2019

Approximately 2 hours I believe.

Does the hall have food to purchase? Attending a concert with VIP passes, so have to be there early, but found out, down time.

Vicki Preston | Aug 20, 2018
Amy Boynton | Aug 20, 2018

popcorn, candy, coffee, bar.

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Does it have air conditioning?

Caitlin Mahoney | Aug 20, 2018
suzi pruz | Aug 20, 2018

Of course it does

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April 13. Cat film

Jocelyn St. Onge | Aug 20, 2018
Marty Kahler | Aug 20, 2018

I don't know anything about the cat film either but love going to the Music Hall for the entertainment.

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Is there public parking nearby?

C Maloney | Aug 20, 2018
Robert Flint | Aug 20, 2018

Yes. There are several street lots and a municipal garage within a couple of blocks.

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What is playing this week end?

Gerald Kelley | Aug 20, 2018
Christopher Clinton | Aug 20, 2018

Check the website, it is listed there.

any shows on 10-27-17?

LISA Amoroso | Aug 20, 2018
P G | Aug 20, 2018

Not sure, check their schedule!

Can you purchase tickets for the Sunday 4 pm film when the theatre opens at 3:30?

Laurie Spigener | Aug 20, 2018
Durthquake | Aug 20, 2018

if they have seats available, you should be able to buy them at the box office.

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