MAMMA MIA! MUSICAL (January 11 - February 2)
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We have a dessert bar, concessions, and a cash bar available! |
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Show Credits
Stay at the Holiday Inn and Save on Tickets! Friday, January 11 (7:30pm)
Saturday, January 12 (2 & 7:30pm) Sunday, January 13 (2pm) Friday, January 18 (7:30pm) Saturday, January 19 (2 & 7:30pm) Sunday, January 20 (2pm) Friday, January 25 (7:30pm) Saturday, January 26 (2 & 7:30pm) Sunday, January 27 (2pm) Friday, February 1 (7:30pm) Saturday, February 2 (2 & 7:30pm) |
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIE IN MY MIND - Saturday, February 2 (7:30pm)
CONCERT AT RPAC
This production will be held at RPAC. (32 North Main Street, Rochester, NH) Call (603) 948-1099 for more information. |
Music From The Movie In My Mind - A Concert From "Mike Walsh and His Invisible Band." Michael Walsh presents songs that come from his heart... and some from his funny bone. Walsh will perform songs from his recent debut album of eclectic songs (floating around between his ears for decades) containing elements of comedy, rock, folk and blues. Come enjoy a night of song and humor with Mike & company! $12 Tickets sold at the door for Seniors and Military.
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MIDGETS WITH ATTITUDE! THE MIDGET WRESTLING SHOW - Wednesday, February 6 (7pm)
MAINSTAGE | Handicapped access in the balcony only
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Midgets with Attitude brings a highly energetic and electrifying show that has been seen in all 48 of the continental United States. The wrestlers currently do approximately 250 shows a year and have successfully produced and performed at over 3,000 shows nationwide. Since their inception, they have been featured several times on national television, including Fox Television’s “Bones”, Animal Planet’s “Pit Boss”, TruTv’s “Full Throttle” and Country Music Television’s “Strangest Ways To Make A Buck”. They showcase a very unique brand of sports entertainment that continues to showcase the athletic skills of their little people. Their group of midget wrestlers are world-class athletes that are able to perform at the highest (and lowest) levels.
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WHO'S BAD (THE ULTIMATE MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE) - Fri, February 8 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE
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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.
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COMIC HYPNOTIST FRANK SANTOS JR. - Saturday, February 9 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE
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R-RATED 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)
SPECIAL EVENT
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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)
MAINSTAGE
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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, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years.
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REMEMBER THE FIFTIES - Friday, March 1 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE
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Featuring Tributes to The Drifters and The Platters. 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!
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THE SPIRIT OF JOHNNY CASH - Friday, March 8 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE | Sponsored by: Federal Savings Bank
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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, I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, and many more. Audiences are mesmerized by the stage presence and charisma reminiscent of Johnny Cash performing at the Grand Ole Opry.
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KASHMIR (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE) - Saturday, March 9 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE
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The nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show returns! 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. For those who dream to experience a live Led Zeppelin show, dream no more—Kashmir will fit the bill, hitting every stop along the way, leaving you thirsty for more.
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JIM MESSINA - Thursday, March 14 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE
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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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COMEDIAN JUSTON MCKINNEY - Friday, March 15 (7:30pm)
RENTAL PARTNER
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With multiple performances on The Tonight Show, his own Comedy Central specials and consistently selling out theaters, he’s at the top of his game. Juston grew up living on the border of New Hampshire and Maine but in the late 1990’s he moved to NYC to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He has appeared on numerous Comedy Central shows including his half hour Comedy Central Presents and his 1-hour special Juston McKinney-A Middle-Class Hole. He has appeared several times on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as the, Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien and on the Showtime Special “Unsportsmanlike Comedy” with Rob Gronkowski. His TV credits include; The King of Queens, the Sidney Lumet drama 100 Centre Street. His movie credits include The Zoo Keeper and Here Comes the Boom. He currently lives in New Hampshire with his wife, kids and dogs.
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STONES IN HIS POCKETS (March 22-31)
THEATRE AT RPAC
This production will be held at RPAC. (32 North Main Street, Rochester, NH) Call (603) 948-1099 for more information. |
Two actors… 15 characters… Cows. Irish storytelling at its finest. PerSeverance Productions proudly presents Stones in His Pockets by Marie Jones. Winner of the UK’s prestigious Olivier Award in 2001 as Best Comedy, this magical piece of theatrical genius is both hilarious and heartbreaking. A witty and beautifully crafted tragicomedy, Stones examines the exploitative and dysfunctional relationship when Hollywood takes over a small town in rural Ireland. A fascinating and irresistible part of your St. Paddy’s celebrations… and cows.
Friday, March 22 (7:30pm)
Saturday, March 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, March 24 (7:30pm) Friday, March 29 (7:30pm) Saturday, March 30 (7:30pm) Sunday, March 31 (7:30pm) |
DANCE NORTHEAST (SOLE CITY DANCE) - Saturday, March 23 (2 & 7pm)
RENTAL PARTNER
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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.
Saturday, March 23 (2pm)
Saturday, March 23 (7pm) |
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW - Saturday, April 6 (1pm)
FAMILY, THEATRE
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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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LITTLE BITS OF LIGHT (April 11-20)
THEATRE, ARTS & EDUCATION AT RPAC
This production will be held at RPAC. (32 North Main Street, Rochester, NH) Call (603) 948-1099 for more information. |
In this unique adaptation of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, playwright Amanda Faye Martin intertwines poems and artwork from children at the concentration camp Terezin with major historical events and her own family’s history. The story follows Pepicek, an optimistic Czech boy, and Werner, an isolated young man who only recently discovered he’s Jewish, during their time at Terezin. Tension builds as the camp anticipates a visit from the Red Cross and children are whisked away to places unknown. Despite the harsh reality inside the camp, Pepicek and Werner must find moments of unity, a sense of identity, and little bits of light.
Thursday, April 11 (10am)
Friday, April 12 (10am & 7:30pm) Saturday, April 13 (2pm & 7:30pm) Sunday, April 14 (2pm) Thursday, April 18 (10am) Friday, April 19 (10am & 7:30pm) Saturday, April 20 (2pm & 7:30pm) |
CINDERELLA presented by SOLE CITY DANCE (April 13 & 14)
RENTAL PARTNER
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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 and beautiful life.
Saturday, April 13 (2 & 7pm)
Sunday, April 14 (2pm) |
2019 LOTTERY COCKTAIL PARTY - Friday, April 19 (5:30pm)
SPECIAL EVENT | Handicap Access in Balcony Only
Ten lucky ticket holders share $13,000 in cash prizes and the last ticket drawn names the $10,000 Grand Prize winner! |
Experience the glamour and excitement of the Roaring 20's at the Rochester Opera House Lottery Cocktail Party, the premier fundraising event of the season. Ten lucky ticket holders share $13,000 in cash prizes and the last ticket drawn names the $10,000 Grand Prize winner! Join us for a fantastic evening, featuring tasty hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music, games, prizes and a live and silent auction. Funds raised during this event substantially support operations and our ability to present outstanding programming for adults, seniors, families, teens and children. We invite you to attend and/or to consider a donation of goods, services, gift certificates or gift baskets for the live and silent auctions. You might also consider supporting this fundraising event with a sponsorship or the purchase of a program ad. Rochester Opera House is a not-for-profit organization, so your donations are tax deductible. All donors are recognized in the program. Tickets are $100 and admit two people. Cash bar. Handicap accessibility available in balcony only.
Auction Donation Form Lottery Program Ad Form Sponsorship Form |
BOYZ GONE WILD & KISS REVENGE - Friday, April 26 (7pm)
RENTAL PARTNER | Handicapped access in the balcony only
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BOYZ GONE WILD This male and female fronted tribute dressed in full 80's costumes brings you all your favorite rock songs from the 80's era from Journey, Skid Row, Pat Benetar, Lita Ford, AC/DC ,Guns and Roses, Bon Jovi and Judas Priest to name a few....step back in time and join Boyz Gone Wild for an epic 80's party.
KISS REVENGE New York’s premiere non-make up Kiss tribute. Kiss Revenge is dedicated to the look, energy, and spirit of the iconic rock band Kiss, playing all the klassics from all phases of the band's career. |
MOTOR BOOTY AFFAIR - Saturday, April 27 (8pm)
DANCE PARTY | Handicapped access in the balcony only
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Motor Booty Affair has been lighting up stages across America with their 70’s extravaganza. The music is infectious - the most danceable songs of all time. The band is tighter than tight, delivering dance floor classics with confidence, groove, style and attitude. The show is spectacular – from the Afros, bell-bottoms, platform shoes, polyester and dance moves, to the highest quality sound and light show this side of 1975. Motor Booty Affair consists of four funkateers straight from the planet Funktar: Super Fly, Spanish Fly, Vinnie Boom-Boom Funktonio and Cyclone Link Skywalker Jr. Their mission is to get the crowd groovin’ as they deliver hits from Earth, Wind and Fire, The Bee Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, Chic, The Commodores, Barry White, Abba and more! The floor is flat, so there’s plenty of space to get funky!
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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. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score and augmented with new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Show Credits
Thursday, May 2 (7:30pm) GET TICKETS
Friday, May 3 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 4 (2 & 7:30pm) Sunday, May 5 (5pm) Friday, May 10 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 11 (2 & 7:30) Sunday, May 12 (5pm) Friday, May 17 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 18 (2 & 7:30) Sunday, May 19 (5pm) |
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & OTHER STORIES - Thursday, May 23 (10am & 12pm)
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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THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (May 30 - June 1)
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Journey back to a time of sultans, palaces, enchantments and genies through this dramatic retelling of classic Persian, Indian and Arabian folktales which celebrate the worldwide tradition of storytelling. Betrayed by his first wife, King Shahrayar vows to re-marry and put to death a new wife each day. Shahrazad, the daughter of the King's adviser, weds the King with the hope of healing his heart and sparing her countrywomen. To forestall her execution, she tells him a story each evening, leaving the ending untold so he will keep her alive another day. Yet, what will happen when she runs out of stories? The fate of a kingdom will be determined by these delightful re-imaginings of ancient folktales about love, loyalty, and courage. The whole family will revel in the adventure, exploration and discovery of The Arabian Nights!
Homeschool Theatre Guild, now in its 24th year, continues its tradition of bringing gems of literature to the stage, delighting its audiences and celebrating the classics. To learn more about Homeschool Theatre Guild, go to www.homeschooltheatre.org. Thursday, May 30 (7pm) Friday, May 31 (9:30am & 7pm) Saturday, June 1 (2pm)* *American Sign Language Interpreted Show (Saturday only) |
LENNY CLARKE - Friday, June 7 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE | Sponsored by: LAARS Heating Systems Company
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R-RATED 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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1964 THE TRIBUTE (BEATLES TRIBUTE) - Saturday, June 8 (8pm)
MAINSTAGE | Sponsored by: The Ridge
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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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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - Saturday, September 14 (8pm)
SPECIAL EVENT
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For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. BÖC's canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from 1976's Agents of Fortune, the pummeling "Godzilla" from 1977's Spectres and the hypnotically melodic "Burnin' for You" from1981's Fire of Unknown Origin. Other notable BÖC songs include "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll," "Then Came the Last Days of May," "I Love the Night," "In Thee," "Veteran of the Psychic Wars," "Dominance and Submission," "Astronomy," "Black Blade" and "Shooting Shark." The intense creative vision of BÖC's original core duo of vocalist/lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom are complemented by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, and the longtime rhythm section of bass guitarist Danny Miranda, and drummer Jules Radino.
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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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General Information
Historic Theater
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 335-1992
No refunds or exchanges.
No exceptions.
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 335-1992
No refunds or exchanges.
No exceptions.
RPAC
32 North Main Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 948-1099
No refunds or exchanges.
No exceptions.
32 North Main Street
Rochester NH, 03867
(603) 948-1099
No refunds or exchanges.
No exceptions.
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