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The Music Hall
Proscenium arch
Important in history and in the lives of Seacoast residents for 130 years, The Music Hall has brought nationally and internationally acclaimed artists to this small city, making world-class entertainment readily accessible to the region. Since 1878 it has reflected and affected the growth of this bright corner of New England, serving as an important gathering place. Its performers have ranged from Mark Twain to Wynton Marsalis and David Crosby; Vaudeville acts with elephants to RENT the musical and violinist Joshua Bell.
Saved from demolition by the community in 1987 and blossoming today with nationally recognized programs, the not-for-profit art center is delicately balancing successful growth. Since its 2003 designation as an “American Treasure,” The Music Hall has emerged as a cultural anchor in the region, engaging 100,000 patrons each year, including 20,000 school children.
The building’s award-winning restorations and renovations which have brought back details dating back to 1878 and 1901, the hall’s periods of architectural significance. Visitors today enjoy the theater’s gloriously restored proscenium arch and its fanciful and functional lobby and look forward to additional historic restorations of the upper lobby and antique backstage.
The Music Hall has grown as an attraction, drawing visitors from outside the region as well as residents to its award winning programs and signature series. The Music Hall’s contribution to the local economy has swelled to $5.6 million annually.
