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AMERICAN RUSH TRIBUTE LOTUS LAND - Friday October 12 (8pm)
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EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL (October 19-31)
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Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes… and all to music. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons”... Read More
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ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK: THE MAN I WANT TO BE TOUR - Friday, November 2 (8pm)
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Engelbert Humperdinck never wanted to be a singer. A career in music, yes, but he was extraordinarily shy. The youngest boy of a family of ten children originally from Leicester, England, he grew up in Madras, India, where his father was stationed during World War II. Engelbert’s childhood was dominated by the love of his parents and his brothers and sisters. He knew he could sing harmonies, but the power of his own voice came as a surprise to him and other people. “It’s just so loud, but I discovered I can be tender with it at the same time.” Like all great icons, he is a man of great depth – masculine and loving, shy inside and uninhibited onstage, prepared to play the sex god to the hilt and still, at this stage of his career, managing to get away with it. “My mother’s side of the family had the singing voice so I must have inherited that... Read More
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DIRTY DEEDS (AC/DC TRIBUTE SHOW) - Saturday, November 3 (8pm)
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Take an unpredictable thrill ride with the nation’s number one AC/DC Tribute Band Dirty Deeds, back on our stage by popular demand. It’s high energy and wild entertainment, when Dirty Deeds delivers the on stage antics and theatrics of AC/DC, one of the world’s best rock and roll bands. With a reputation for detail, Dirty Deeds incorporates authentic props throughout the concert to produce the consummate AC/DC experience. Escape into pure rock n’ roll for an evening of the timeless hits of the great AC/DC! Read More
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THE CAPITOL STEPS - Thursday, November 8 (7:30pm)
SPECIAL EVENT | Sponsored by: Hourihane, Cormier & Associates LLC with Tim Fontneau & Sally Fontneau
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The Capitol Steps have elevated political satire to an art form. Before The Daily Show, Full Frontal, and The Colbert Report, this Washington, DC-based comedy troupe gave audience laugh cramps with their bipartisan lampooning. The Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize their employers, and haven’t let up since. If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you know there’s no shortage of material! The troupe is coming back to Rochester Opera House with a new show of musical and political comedy. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or Democrat, a snowflake or a deplorable: neither side is safe... Read More
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THE STOMPERS & THE FOOLS - Saturday, November 10 (7:30pm)
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Co-headlining together for the first time at the Opera House, The Stompers and The Fools. The Legendary Stompers have long been recognized for their raucous live show kept alive for four decades by a spirited legion of dedicated fans. The Stompers played their first live show in 1977. Their music appears in the John Sayles film, “Return of the Secaucus Seven”, the cult classic, “Fraternity Vacation” & Adam Sandler’s "Grown Ups" & "Grown Ups 2" Their radio hits include “Never Tell an Angel”, from their 1983 LP on Boardwalk records, along with “American Fun”, “Coast to Coast”, “Rock, Jump & Holler”, “Eastside Girl” and “One Heart for Sale” from the 1984 Polygram LP... Read More
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MAC POWELL AND THE FAMILY REUNION - Sunday, November 11 (7pm)
FAMILY | WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAN RUSSELL
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MAC POWELL and the FAMILY REUNION officially started in early 2018 as the next chapter of Mac's musical journey. The Family Reunion is a band that has developed over the past several years from the musical “brothers" that have been recording and playing live with Mac in support of his first 2 independent solo projects. The Southern roots - American rock collections are foot-stompin', hand clappin' tunes clearly paying tribute to the early musical inspirations from his childhood. The live show is a blend of classic and sing along Gospel, Country, and American Rock songs, combined with some of Mac's favorite THIRD DAY numbers that he has written, and his latest original country tunes.
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ROALD DAHL'S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (November 15-18)
ARTS & EDUCATION, FAMILY, THEATRE
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Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a Theatre for Young Audiences musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!" When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the... Read More
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EAGLEMANIA: WORLD'S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE - Sat, November 17 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE | Sponsored by: Charter Trust, United Insurance
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Back by popular demand! The music of the Eagles appeals to a wide variety of age groups, and the combination of heartfelt ballads, rock anthems laden with guitar harmonies, and the unmistakable sound of vocal harmonies as only the Eagles can do, has propelled the band for the past 40-plus years, positioning them as one of the most successful and popular bands in music history. EagleMania performs all of the hits of the Eagles, as well as Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh’s solo albums. Their attention to detail and their ability to reproduce the Eagles exactly leaves their fans with an experience they do not soon forget... Read More
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2018 NATIONAL TOURING COMPANY - Nov. 20 & 21 (7:30pm)
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Rochester Opera House, in association with PerSeverance Productions and CMI Entertainment Inc, presents two special sneak preview performances of the 2018 National Touring company production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. A powerful story of redemption, A Christmas Carol, has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of Holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future.
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LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC - Friday, November 30 (8pm)
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Legends of Country Music is an amazing concert experience featuring incredible tributes to Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Merle Haggard – all in one great show! It’s as if these three legendary performers had all taken the stage on one magical night to put on the greatest country music concert ever. The spectacular finale always brings the audience to their feet... Read More
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THE GIBSON BROTHERS - Saturday, December 1 (8pm)
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The Gibson Brothers’ brand of bluegrass is a visceral mix of heritage and soaring harmony, making them the premiere brother duet of the genre. Their first-ever album of entirely original songs, In the Ground sees the Gibson Brothers taking on their own roots as the sixth generation of Gibsons to grow up on their family farm. With accolades including the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year; Song of the Year; Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year—in some cases multiple times—the Gibson Brothers truly need no introduction in the bluegrass world.
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CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL (December 6-23)
THEATRE, FAMILY, ARTS & EDUCATION | Sponsored by: Profile Bank, Rochester Voice, Studley's Flower Gardens
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Christmas isn't Christmas without revisiting the beloved tale of the penny-pinching and bad tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long forgotten festive spirit. This ghostly tale of the Past, Present, and Future is brought to life in this exciting new musical adaptation. Keeping true to the original text and bringing the atmosphere of Victorian Christmas traditions to the stage, it draws upon the themes of time, family, and society's ills to warm even the coldest of hearts. With a cavalcade of colorful Dickensian characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, "A Christmas Carol" is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit... Read More
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THE NUTCRACKER (December 8-14)
RENTAL PARTNER | Presented by Sole City Dance
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This classic holiday tale has become a regional favorite! This soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes. You’ll find your heart dancing as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this delightful holiday classic continues to enthrall audiences of all ages... Read More
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RECYCLED PERCUSSION - Wednesday, December 26 (4pm & 7:30pm)
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Legendary New Hampshire drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back in the Granite State on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 to celebrate and rock the Rochester Opera House in Rochester, NH for 3 BIG SHOWS. You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their new TV show “Chaos & Kindness”! Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks! Read More
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"TO BE REVEALED" MUSICAL - January 2019
THEATRE | Sponsored by: Studley's Flower Gardens, The Rochester Voice
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Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make this "to be revealed" musical the ultimate feel-good show! The show's timeless songs propel this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable experience. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make this show a guaranteed smash hit with audiences! It's a broadway spectacular that should not be missed! Due to licensing restrictions we can't announce this show title until November... Stay Tuned!
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WHO'S BAD (THE ULTIMATE MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE) - Fri, February 8 (7pm)
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As the world's longest running tribute to Michael Jackson and the only one to predate his passing, Who's Bad has stood the test of time for the last 14 years. Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. Who’s Bad has earned its name by paying studious attention to Michael Jackson’s every original groove and gravity-defying dance move, boasting over 100 years of professional experience and a team of dancers with resumes that include Broadway productions... Read More
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COMIC HYPNOTIST FRANK SANTOS JR. - Saturday, February 9 (8pm)
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Frank Santos, Jr. has been mesmerizing audiences for over twenty years with his spectacular display of mind bending antics that can turn any skeptic into a fan. No two shows are ever the same as the audience becomes the stars. Under his hypnotic spell, audience members are more than willing to follow every command, from awkward to outrageous in the unpredictable, hilarious, laugh until your sides hurt R-rated comedy show. He is returning to our stage by popular demand for a ninth season!
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LAUREN RAINBOW: AN EVENING WITH SPIRIT - Friday, February 15 (7pm)
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Lauren Rainbow is an evidential medium dedicated to bringing healing messages from loved ones in spirit to those here in the living. During a spirit demonstration with Lauren you will witness validating, evidential connections with Spirit and her own unique style of heart-centered messages. A demonstration of Spirit with Lauren will bring tears of joy, lots of laughter and leave you feeling, perhaps, that we are indeed loved and supported by those we know in Spirit. Lauren is a happy medium, spiritual teacher, and sacred journeyer, who is dedicated to Spirit, Healing and Love. Since 2001 her work with Spirit has brought her all over the world...
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TUSK (THE ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE) - Saturday, February 23 (8pm)
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Tusk, The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, is the #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none! No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles... Read More
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REMEMBER THE FIFTIES - Friday, March 1 (8pm)
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Featuring Tributes to The Drifters and The Platters - Live In Concert! The Remember The Fifties Concert is an outstanding tribute show. This incredible performance featuring two great groups will take you back to a time when cruising the strip and hanging out at the malt shop were what it was all about. You�ll hear hit after million selling hit, including Under The Boardwalk, On Broadway, Save The Last Dance For Me, This Magic Moment, The Great Pretender, Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and many more legendary tunes from the golden days of rock & roll! The amazing finale will have you dancing in your seat... Read More
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THE SPIRIT OF JOHNNY CASH - Friday, March 8 (8pm)
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This is what country music is all about – the music of Johnny Cash. Harold Ford is incredible as Johnny Cash. He sings and looks exactly like the man in black – and it comes naturally. Accompanied by the Red Hot Cash Band, an extraordinarily talented team of musicians, The Spirit of Johnny Cash recreates the music that made Johnny Cash country music’s most iconic performer. The spirit of Johnny Cash emanates through tribute artist Harold Ford with his deep baritone and striking resemblance to the country music icon. In this incredible recreation of Johnny Cash in Concert, you’ll hear many of Cash’s greatest hits, including Folsom Prison Blues... Read More
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KASHMIR (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE) - Saturday, March 9 (8pm)
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Kashmir is the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene. Each of the 4 band members assumes their individual role with pinpoint accuracy. Kashmir possesses the live stage show, sound, and likeness to bring audiences and fans back to the days when the mighty Led Zeppelin ruled the musical landscape. With the playlist of every classic rock station and the most identifiable voice in rock history, Kashmir’s show features Page’s iconic double-neck guitar, Bonham’s drum solo, the stage show of the era, and most importantly, the greatest hits that make up the soundtrack to peoples’ lives... Read More
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JIM MESSINA - Thursday, March 14 (8pm)
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Musician, songwriter, singer, supremely talented guitarist, member of the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, founding member of Country Rock pioneer Poco, half the soft rock duo, Loggins and Messina: Few musical artists résumés list membership in a band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame; fewer still can lay claim to being a founding member of the seminal band credited with creating Country Rock; and only one artist can include all the above in addition to being one half of the most successful duo of the 1970's. Do these songs strike a chord? Your Mama Don’t Dance, Thinking of You, You Better Think Twice, Listen to a Country Song, Angry Eyes, Watching the River Run, Nobody But You, Same Old Wine, and Peace Of Mind.
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DANCE NORTHEAST (SOLE CITY DANCE) - Saturday, March 23 (2 & 7pm)
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Delight in the joy and artistry of dance when Sole City Dance and the Rochester Opera House join together to showcase talented dancers from companies and dance education centers around the region. The celebration presents an afternoon performance with junior companies and up-and-coming student choreographers. The show is filled with colorful, energetic performances of innovative, diverse choreography by some of the region’s finest young dancers. The evening performance features senior and professional companies along with special guests... Read More
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LENNY CLARKE - Friday, March 29 (8pm)
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Lenny Clarke has an oddly calibrated act — his material and his perspective are very much in an old-school Don Rickles vein, but his attitude is very much that of a quick-witted young comic. This contrast comes wrapped in a conversational, deceptively genial delivery, with just brief moments of clowning. Clarke is also unpredictable in a very good way on stage — you don’t know where he’s going to go next! He’s a unique and funny performer and truly worth catching. Lenny is famous for his thick Boston accent and role as Uncle Teddy on the series Rescue Me. He was the most famous "saloon comic" in Boston during the 1980s, the heyday of the Boston comedy scene.
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THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW - Saturday, April 6 (1pm)
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colorful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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CINDERELLA (SOLE CITY DANCE) - April 13 & 14
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An evil stepmother…two vain insulting stepsisters…and an orphan girl nicknamed Cinderella who's forced to do their bidding. Cinderella tolerates her dysfunctional step-family’s demands with strength and dignity (and some tears), until that fateful day when she is invited to the royal ball and discovered by a prince who falls in love with not just her outer beauty but her inner beauty. Now, Sole City Dance, in association with the Rochester Opera House, presents a new ballet by Assaf Benchetrit, assistant professor of dance at UNH. This original work captures not just the graceful beauty of ballet, its athleticism and charm, but the deeper meanings within the story: that inner strength, dignity and core values lead to a more fulfilling... Read More
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FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL (May 2-19)
THEATRE | Sponsored by: DF Richard, Studley's Flower Gardens, The Rochester Voice
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One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst... Read More
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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & OTHER STORIES - Thursday, May 23 (10am)
ARTS & EDUCATION | Grades K-5
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Five favorite contemporary children’s books leap off the shelf and onto the stage in Dragons Love Tacos, a brand-new musical revue by Theatreworks USA, America’s leading touring theater for young people. Recommended for grades K-5, the show is about one hour in length. Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature Based, Music, Relationships and Family... Read More
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1964 THE TRIBUTE (BEATLES TRIBUTE) - Saturday, June 8 (8pm)
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Experience a Beatles’ concert the way it was performed over 50 years ago. "1964" meticulously re-creates the magic of those LIVE Beatles' performances with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like... For over 30 years, "1964" has thrilled audiences with what is considered to be the most authentic and endearing tribute to The Beatles. This has been accomplished by a steady and consistent cast of talented professional musicians, who painstakingly recreate the look, feel and note for note sound of an actual LIVE Beatles performance. Come see why 1964 The Tribute has been called the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth".
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ROCHESTER PORCHFEST 2019 - Sunday, September 29 (12-5pm)
FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
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PorchFest is a FREE outdoor music festival featuring more than 30 bands of all genres! Bands are placed on outdoor stages throughout the town and attendees can walk around and hear a little bit of everything. We’ll also have a few food trucks and vendors at the Union Street parking lot. Participating restaurants and shops will be offering specials and discounts to attendees wearing all-access bracelets. The all-access pass also gives you access to the after party. You don't want to miss this incredible live music event — There’s something for everyone at Rochester PorchFest!
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31 Wakefield Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 335-1992
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 335-1992
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32 North Main Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 948-1099
32 North Main Street
Rochester NH, 03867
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