ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE New Hampshire Theater: All Current Shows

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• The Sound of Music returns to the Rochester Opera House
• Rochester Opera House announces several comedy shows, on sale now
• Christmas programs return to the Rochester Opera House
• Rochester Opera House to present The Addams Family Musical, starting 10/13
• Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY-A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Rochester Opera House
• Current activities
• Get Involved in Municipal Government: Registration now open for free Civics 101 class

It has the unique architectural feature of a fully moveable floor, perhaps the last of this design in existence. Look out for a fantastic night of evidential and heart-centered messages on September 14th from Spirit with two NH Natives and Internationally renowned mediums, Cindy Kaza and Lauren Rainbow. They will be sharing their unique styles of mediumship with a few audience members. Rochester Opera House is featuring five nights of entertainment on their historic stage, featuring mediums, award-winning Skerryvore hailing from Scotland, to concert tributes to  some iconic bands.

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The Sound of Music returns to the Rochester Opera House

Audiences members dressed as their character favorites simply added to the festivities. As the story unfolds, the family patriarch, Gomez (Kevin Mahaney), finds himself caught between his wife and sadistic teenage daughter, Wednesday (Michelle Faria). It seems she’s caught in the throes of romance with Lucas (Samuel Tolley) – a sweet beau, as they face the ritual of every courtship, the meeting of the parents with his being strictly suburban and Wednesday’s being anything but. Wednesday also confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother that they plan to marry.

Rochester Opera House announces several comedy shows, on sale now

This is a great group of singers and dancers who add fun elements to the show. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. With its infectious energy, powerful message, and stellar performances, “Godspell” at the Rochester Opera House is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Christmas programs return to the Rochester Opera House

For the 17th season, Sole City Dance will present its enchanting version of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s tale. Featuring the mysterious toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara, and her beloved Nutcracker Prince, dancing snowflakes, battling mice, & many other fantastic and colorful characters. Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, is a fun and touching family musical. Over the last 16 years, Skerryvore has brought their performances to audiences across the globe, from their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to Festival crowds throughout the world. Picking up Scottish music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ twice on the way – they bring their high-energy performance to Rochester on September 22.

They perform less like a Broadway musical troupe and more like kids in story time at Bible Class. The cast is consistently strong with loads of theater experience under their belts including some who have previously graced the Rochester Opera House stage. Closing out our September stage lineup is Dirty Deeds, The AC/DC Experience out of Boston, MA. This was my first visit to the Rochester Opera House where I was impressed with the unique design of the performing space and auditorium. (It first opened its doors in 1908.) It is a bit odd having the concession stand and bar within the auditorium, but it seems to work for them. The Sunday matinee audience seemed to sort out drink orders just fine and the smell of buttered popcorn simply added to a wonderfully entertaining experience.

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY-A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Rochester Opera House

It's a show that will leave you smiling, singing, and reconnected with the simple joys of life and lessons of kindness that could certainly help today’s tumultuous world. This production takes the 1970s “hippie” style into a more modern background. Filling the massive stage at the Opera House with scaffolding and the shared décor and staging of a concurrently running production, the setting appears to be a stage ready to welcome actors to their first table read of a show. Actors casually saunter on to the stage from all directions being greeted by the director, getting their scripts, and interacting with other actors for the first time. The Rochester Opera House is a 750-seat theater in the city hall of Rochester, a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States.

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Current activities

In the lead role, Foley, masterfully guides the performance with precisely timed storytelling and melodic tunes in “Save the People” and “Beautiful City” though his rendition of “Alas For You,” was notably strained. He creates a charming and childlike Jesus, nurturing and loving with a whimsical style. The current production of “Godspell” at the Rochester Opera House is like no other you’ve experienced before.

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The Rochester Opera House, located above City Hall at 31 Wakefield Street, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to a mission of “Arts For All”. As his father, Prue makes a wonderful transition from his stoic self to a more tolerant father as he takes on elements of the former rock guitar player he once was. Thanks to the after-dinner game, Full Disclosure, Gall plays some of the best moments of the show as she goes from neglected and unhappy wife to a wild and wacky vixen in the number, “Waiting,” where she ends the song fully prone on the dining room table. For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Rochester Opera House presents The Sound of Music, opening Friday, July 29th. The show will run with multiple performances until Sunday, August 21st.

Christian Arnold as Judas is the perfectly cast bad boy decked out in leather and chains more like a biker than apostle. He’s a rock star in the opening “Prepare Ye” and a soft shoe extraordinaire in “All for the Best” performed with Foley. His scenes with Foley are powerful and engaging as he foreshadows his characters eventual betrayal.

Restored to look like it did over ninety years ago, the opera house offers the visitor a unique viewing experience. Joining Mike on stage will be the brilliant Paul D’Angelo, along with Funnymen Steve Bjork, Kathe Farris & Dan Donahue. So, bring your Funny Valentine & enjoy a great evening of laughs with Mike and his comedy compadres. Mahaney brings his own unique twist to the character of Gomez that is distinctly different from the stereotypical ones.

"Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written-the perfect escape from life's troubles. Prescott Park Arts Festival has announced performances for Camp ENCORE! Serves 100+ kids ages 7-17 each summer where they gain valuable teamwork skills while cultivating a love for theater arts. The Rochester Opera House is a very important architectural and historical building.