New Hampshire Theatre Newsroom

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are again coming to Jaffrey, New Hampshire, with “Oscar Night at The Park Theatre.” Learn more about the event and see how to attend.

They are back because the public demanded it. Crazy Train is the renowned Ozzy Osbourne tribute show, and they return to Jaffrey, New Hampshire's Park Theatre.

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, will screen all of the 2025 Oscar-nominated shorts in March. Learn more about how to catch the upcoming screenings here!

It is strangely magical that audiences love shows that take playful jabs at nuns. Remember “Late Night Catechism,” a nostalgic visit with a substitute teacher in a parish catechism class that’s highly interactive. And Christoper Durang wrote a scathing satire “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You” where a nun explains the basic tenets of Catholicism to the audience only to be interrupted by her former students who have clearly not led a holy life.

New Hampshire Theatre Project has announced a $10,000 grant award from the Eppes-Jefferson Foundation.  This generous donation successfully kicks off NHTP's New Stages Campaign, with a goal to raise $100,000 in 2025. 

 In collaboration with Bardo Theatre Company, “Gruesome Playground Injuries” will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre beginning this month. Learn more here!

The Music Hall has announced its acquisition of the historic Kearsarge House, a landmark property in downtown Portsmouth. This purchase reflects The Music Hall's enduring commitment to preserving local history while securing its ability to serve as a steward of cherished historical buildings.

Majestic Theatre will present the Neil Simon comedy, Last of the Red Hot Lovers on February 14 – 16, 2025. Last of the Red Hot Lovers is directed by A. Robert Dionne, assisted by Roy Swonger and stars: Jeff Caron, Larissa Gault, Becky Rush and Elizah Taylor. Check out photos from the production.

This Presidents Day, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 2 PM, The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, will host a special free screening of the 1930 classic film Abraham Lincoln directed by the legendary D.W. Griffith.

Jimmie Walker will bring s his stand-up comedy to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire this month. Learn more about JJ Walker and his upcoming show here!

To get everyone in a romantic mood for Valentine's Day, The Park Theatre is presenting an evening of readings of some of the most notorious love letters ever written. Learn more here!

Discovering Magic with Andrew Pinard will take place monthly at Kimball Jenkins, NH Carriage House. Learn more about upcoming events and see how to purchase tickets.

America's #1 mind reader, Eric Dittelman, will come to Jaffrey, New Hampshire's Park Theatre performing arts center this week. Eric combines comedy and “How did he know that?” with his mind-reading of audience members.

One of the most successful Broadway-to-screen adaptations was My Fair Lady. It will return to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey in February. Learn more about the screening here!

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire will screen the Marx Brothers first movie, The Cocoanuts on its giant screen this week. Learn more about the event here!

One of the most produced playwrights in the world will be in Laconia for an exciting weekend of events this February. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

One of the most produced playwrights in the world will be in Laconia for an exciting weekend of events February 14-16. John Cariani, Tony Award nominee and writer of the hit play Almost, Maine will be working with Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, the resident theatre company of the Colonial Theatre, to celebrate his body of work.

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and Spectacle Live will team up again in 2025 for Just Duet: Broadway Style, a 'FUN'draising competition to raise money for Powerhouse programming and the Colonial Theatre Advancement Fund. Learn more!

The North Country Center for the Arts has revealed a significant update to its annual programming model, marking a new era of year-round arts offerings and a revitalized commitment to its community. Leon more.

Young & Strange, the renowned comedy illusion duo from London’s West End, require a massive 44-foot long tractor trailer to transport their elaborate magic and illusion setups to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy return to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey for a very special Valentine's concert on Friday, February 14 at 7:30pm. Tickets for Valentine's Day with Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy are on sale now.

The New London Barn Playhouse has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Challenge America award of $10,000. Learn more about the funding and about the organization.

Peterborough Players has revealed their 2025 summer season featuring five productions, including Boeing Boeing and many more.

 “As Small As Stars,” a magical take on the parents of the children who left their home to fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre beginning this month.