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Amesbury Playhouse Amesbury Playhouse
Amesbury Playhouse, founded in 1970, is the oldest continuously-running dinner theatre in New England. Amesbury. (508) 388-9444
Garrison Players Arts Center Garrison Players Arts Center
The Garrison Players are known for their high-quality theatrical productions geared for family audiences. Established in 1953, they are a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theater group dedicated to culturally enriching greater Dover. Rollinsford. (603) 750-4ART
Hackmatack Playhouse
Considered one of New England's most charming and quaint summer theaters, Hackmatack Playhouse showcases the talents of professional and developing thespians from the area. Berwick. (207) 698-1807
Harbor Light Stage Harbor Light Stage
Experience the excitement of this new theatre, founded in May, 2006 by nationally renowned theatre artist Kent Stephens. Kittery Point. (207) 439-5769, ext. 3
Leddy Center for the Performing Arts Leddy Center for the Performing Arts
The Leddy Center's pride and joy is an arena-style (3/4-round) theater on the second floor of the 150+ year old Leddy Brothers building on Main Street in downtown Epping, NH. Once a movie theater, with all the seats facing a screen on the east wall, it was abandoned for over 10 years before it was acquired by the Gustavsons and offered for Leddy Center's use. It took a huge volunteer effort, spearheaded by Bruce and Elaine Gatchell, to turn it into the intimate, climate-controlled, ever-evolving, most enjoyable environment. Epping. (603)679-2781
Ogunquit Playhouse Ogunquit Playhouse
Every summer the Ogunquit Playhouse brings the best and brightest of Broadway shows to the lovely beach resort town of Ogunquit, Maine. Ogunquit. (207) 646-5511
Paul Creative Arts Center, Paul Creative Arts Center,
Two theaters, Johnson and Hennessy, located in the Paul Creative Arts building, serve as venues for top quality productions starring UNH student performers and special guests throughout the year. Durham. (603) 862-2919
Prescott Park Arts Festival
Prescott Park Arts Festival is the proud sponsor and producer of many events throughout the year of great cultural and entertainment value. It's outdoor summer stage, located in the beautiful waterfront park, features live theatre throughout the summer. Portsmouth. (603) 436-2848
Rochester Opera House Rochester Opera House
The Opera House presents local, regional and national performances that appeal to all ages and tastes at a lower than average ticket cost. It is also available as a rental to clubs, organizations, individuals and businesses. Rochester. (603) 335-1992
Seacoast Repertory Theatre Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Enjoy live theatre on the shores of the Piscataqua River. This quaint venue in downtown Portsmouth allows the audience to sit semi-circle around the stage for excellent viewing. Seacoast Repertory Theatre aims to reflect and enhance the Seacoast community through the shared experience of live theatre. Its productions and outreach programs will be inclusive and accessible and will empower and inspire the imaginations of both audience and artist. Portsmouth. (603)433-4793
The Firehouse Center for the Arts The Firehouse Center for the Arts
Theater, concerts, dance, film, an art gallery and a great restaurant, The Firehouse Center for the Arts has it all. Newburyport. (508) 462-7336
The Music Hall The Music Hall
New Hampshire's oldest theater offering world-class entertainment and films year-round. Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400
The Players' Ring The Players' Ring
The Players' Ring is supported in part by the NH State Council on the Arts. Portsmouth. (603) 436-8123
West End Studio
An intimate, 50-seat black box theater, The West End Studio serves as venue for two excellent theatre companies. Portsmouth. (603) 436-6660
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Passport Craft Beer & Food Festival
Craft beer paired w/local culinary creations, Q&A w/brewers
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Newmarket Heritage Festival 2010
A celebration of the arts, culture, history and community spirit. Sept. 24-26
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