New Park Theatre

Park Theatre Historic Murals Receive Major Restoration Funding
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Significant donations from the Putnam Foundation, Kingsbury Fund, CMH Foundation, Mascoma Bank, and individual contributors are bringing The Park Theatre closer to restoring and installing its Four Mountain Murals in the main auditorium.

YouTube Sensation Vere Hill Plays Park Theatre This Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022

When you perform in a music video that receives close to 18,000,000 hits on YouTube, something unique happens. This is the case with Vere Hill. Vere sang Tennessee Whiskey impromptu during a street performer's video (Dovyda) in Sarasota, Florida. Vere stole the show.

Northern Border Regional Commission Awards $304,000 Grant To Jaffrey's Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2022

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded $304,000 to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, for stage lighting, rigging, and sound. The matching grant will allow the new performing arts center to finish outfitting the theatre for live concerts as well as stage plays, musicals, comedy, dance, opera, and more. The award is part of the 2022 State Economic & Infrastructure Development (SEID) grant program.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Gives Stage Equipment Grant To Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2022

The Park Theatre recently received a $10,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. 

Four Major Concerts Announced By Park Theatre For May and June
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

The joint is jumpin' over at the new Park Theatre performing arts center in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Three emerging artists and an established Grammy winner have concerts in May and June.

Park Theatre Prepares For 100th Anniversary Weekend Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2022

On May 1, 1922, an Italian immigrant named Romolo Vanni opened a business in Jaffrey, New Hampshire that would make a profound and long-lasting impression on a little mill town. The business was a moving picture theatre.

250 Guests visit Santa at Jaffrey's Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2021

The Park Theatre held Santa's Christmas Party with a free showing of The Polar Express on Saturday, December 18.

Park Theatre to Present First Theatrical Stage Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

The new Park Theatre will present its first stage play production, First Night, on December 28 and 29 at 7:30pm each night in the 333-seat Eppes Auditorium.

First Symphony Orchestra Ever Will Perform in Jaffrey This Friday
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021

The little town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire will host its first symphony orchestra concert this Friday, December 10 at 7:30pm in the new Park Theatre performing arts center.

Premier Beatles Tribute Band Will Perform At The Park Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021

Studio Two, New England's premier Beatles tribute band, will bring the Fab Four back at the new Park Theatre performing arts center in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on Saturday, December 18 at 8pm. The concert will be held in the theatre's acoustically acclaimed 333-seat Eppes Auditorium. 

Recycled Percussion To Perform at The Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2021

Part rock concert and part interactive experience, the four members of Recycled Percussion use buckets, power tools, and anything else they can get their drumsticks on to create a riotous blend of music and comedy.

'Halloweek' Halloween Festival At Park Theatre Begins October 26
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2021

A little town in southern New Hampshire is going full scary this Halloween. In addition to their annual Scarecrows on the Common, the new Park Theatre is presenting a festival of horror movies, plus spooky events and their 2nd annual Halloween costume contest. Halloweek Fest runs from October 26 to October 31.

Symphony New Hampshire To Perform Holiday Concert At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2021

New Hampshire's symphony orchestra will be coming to Jaffrey's new Park Theatre for an evening of holiday music on Friday, December 10 at 7:30pm. The Symphony NH program is entitled “Holiday Brass” and will feature Gabrieli and a mix of holiday classics.

Stand-Up Series MONAD KNOCK-KNOCK Returns to the Park Theatre, October 21
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2021

The laughs return to southern New Hampshire. Jaffrey's Park Theatre debuted a monthly stand-up series, Monad Knock-Knock, at their temporary theatre, The River Street Theatre, back in 2017. The monthly comedian series debuts again at the new Park Theatre performing art center's King Auditorium on Thursday, October 21 at 8pm.

Award-Winning Illusionist Ben Pratt Comes To Jaffrey's New Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2021

Why do people around the world love to see illusions they can't figure out? The draw of magic and illusion is centuries old.

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio Is First Live Concert At The New Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2021

The new Park Theatre will debut its first live concert on Friday, August 13 at 7:30pm with the award-winning Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio.

New Documentary Based On Memoirs Premieres At Park Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2021

In 2001, Francis de Marneffe published his book, Last Boat From Bordeaux, detailing this amazing journey. Filmmaker (and The Park Theatre’s CEO/Managing Director) Steve Jackson has produced a documentary film of Francis retelling the journey. It's a breathtaking tale told by the man who lived it.

Lisa Bostnar, Michael Doku, Chris Fitz Band and More to Take Part in The Park Theatre's NEW YEAR'S EVEN PARTY 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2020

The Park Theatre announced today that they are producing another live-streamed event. This time it is a virtual New Year’s Eve Party featuring a who’s who of entertainers from the Monadnock Region and beyond. The show starts live at 7pm EST on December 31.

Park Theatre's Telethon & Auction Airs Friday, WMUR's Erin Fehlau Joins Telecast
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2020

The Park Theatre will air its live telethon and auction via Facebook Live and YouTube Live simultaneously this Friday, July 10, starting at 7pm, EDT. The evening will be co-hosted by Steve Jackson (Park Theatre CEO) and actor (tv, film, stage), Lisa Bostnar. The telethon and auction will help fund the final stages of the new performing arts center.

New England's Newest Performing Arts Center Presents Benefit Performances During Construction
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2019

The Park Theatre has announced they will produce two benefit events in November at the American Legion Hall in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.