​FULL MOON FEVER (TOM PETTY TRIBUTE)
​Thursday, September 19 (8pm)

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Rock and Roll hall of famers Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers gave us some of the 20th century’s most memorable rock hits. For over a decade, Toronto-based band Full Moon Fever has brought these songs to crowds across North America. 

In The Music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Full Moon Fever (America’s premier Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute) brings to life an energetic and ultra-realistic performance of the legendary rock band. As the most authentic and professional Tom Petty tribute band on tour today, Full Moon Fever features an amazing recreation of an actual live Petty concert. You’ll experience the classic sounds of the Rickenbacker guitar, those pitch-perfect harmonies, and the straightforward rock and undeniable raw energy that has come to define the live show of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.
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This dynamic tribute band truly delivers on their goal of taking you to that same special place. From classics such as American Girl, Refugee, and Breakdown to fan favorites such as Mary Jane’s Last Dance, I Won’t Back Down, and Free Fallin’, Full Moon Fever captures these songs with remarkable poignancy and turns them into an unforgettable live experience!

PHIL VASSAR
Friday, September 27 (8pm)

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Co-Sponsored by: Broadview Animal Hospital 

Country music hitmaker Phil Vassar is a piano-pounding powerhouse on stage who taps into his audiences via social media for song requests throughout his more than 135 shows a year. Phil’s reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including Carlene, Just Another Day in Paradise, Six-Pack Summer, When I Love You; and many more. Vassar was racking up hits on the radio long before he even began his own recording career that has seen the release of six albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and sold-out shows across the country. Vassar’s songwriting career blossomed in the mid- ’90s when he landed a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for Collin Raye (Little Red Rodeo), Alan Jackson (Right on the Money), Tim McGraw (For a Little While), Jo Dee Messina (Bye Bye, Alright), and Blackhawk (Postmarked Birmingham). He signed a record deal of his own with Arista in 1998 and was named ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 1999. Vassar continues to churn out incisive, soulful lyrics and infectious melodies that capture the heart and soul in the unique and special way that only he can.

​ROCHESTER PORCHFEST 2019
​Sunday, September 29 (12-5pm)

SPECIAL EVENT
A Benefit for Music Scholarships

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!

​THE WAILERS
​Friday, October 4 (8pm)

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Sponsored by: Country Tire & Service Center
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The legendary Wailers continue their quest to bring reggae to the forefront of the world's stage.  Led by renowned bassist and founder Aston "Familyman" Barrett, and joined by original Wailers guitarist Donald Kinsey, The Wailers give audiences around the globe the opportunity to experience their unique and innovative sound. From 1972 to 1980, Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded, toured, and performed before countless millions worldwide. Since 1981, Familyman has carried on the mission to "keep The Wailers together" - just as Bob requested.

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the album Survival as the band plays that album in its entirety plus other classics.

Since Bob Marley’s untimely passing in 1981, Familyman vowed to keep a promise he made to his leader and friend – that he would hold the band together and maintain the music’s quality, to “keep me [Bob Marley] alive through music.” The message is still Burnin’, the Exodus of Jah people continues, Uprising and Survival remain the call to fans. The incomparable Wailers are coming to Babylon by Bus, to rock the stage, to bring the magic and message of Roots Rasta Reggae. It’s a Rastaman Vibration: a slice of music history you must not miss.

MOTHER OF A COMEDY SHOW
​​Saturday, October 5 (8pm)

RENTAL PARTNER
Starring: Kelly MacFarland, Kerri Louise & Christine Hurley. 

Although these ladies travel the country as true professional stand-up comedians, each having their own long list of impressive credits, here in a Mother of a Comedy Show they come together as friends! Christine, Kelly and Kerri Louise have battled in the comedy clubs and done hundreds of corporate and theatre shows. They’ve strived to work and perfect their craft! Now, you will get the rare chance to see them together on one stage!

“We have all worked and done comedy show with other women. Those were great, don’t get me wrong but being on stage with these women is something special”, Kerri Louise. 

“These ladies are just wonderful. Love working with them!”, Christine Hurley. 

“I love being on stage with my girls. It’s just fun! And yes, there may be cocktails involved”, Kelly MacFarland. 

Their first few shows have been sold out! You need to see these ladies, LIVE! Grab your girlfriends, sisters, husband, spouse, partner, hairdresser, neighbors and everyone in between. This show is must see!

HOW TO RETURN HOME starring KATHERINE FULLER
October 5 (7:30pm)

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT RPAC
​32 North Main Street, Rochester NH 03967

Katherine Fuller is an actor, singer and teaching artist based in Salem, MA. A frequent collaborator with artists across New England, the Seacoast remains one of her favorite places to perform. Katherine is on the voice faculty at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, has been an avid performer in Boston and New England for years and was most recently seen as Miss Honey in the Rochester Opera House’s production of Matilda. She is thrilled to kick off her summer/fall solo cabaret tour at RPAC this fall. “How to return home” is about growing up, growing apart and growing into yourself. The performance blends storytelling with musical theatre, jazz and rock/folk favorites spanning from My Fair Lady, to Luther VanDross to Sunday in the Park with George, to The Beatles, that share the journey to find a place to call home. She is joined by Boston jazz pianist Michael Valdez and special guest acclaimed singer-songwriter Jessye DeSilva for an evening of laughter, love and great music.​

​FOREIGNERS JOURNEY (FOREIGNER/JOURNEY TRIBUTE)
​Saturday, October 12 (8pm)

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This amazing show brings together the incredible sounds of two of rock’s greatest arena bands of the 80’s – Foreigner & Journey. Experience the rock ballads Faithfully, Waiting for a Girl Like You, and Open Arms, along with rock classics Cold As Ice, Urgent, Hot Blooded, Feels Like The First Time, Jukebox Hero, Separate Ways, Don’t Stop Believin’, Anyway You Want It… and so much more! All performed as the originals were, in their original key and pitch!

EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
​(October 18-26)

THEATRE SERIES
This show uses fog and strobe lighting.
​Splatter zone seating available.

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” and “What the F**k was That?” has had audiences rolling in their seats, and screaming for more and more blood. 

You don’t need to be a fan of Evil Dead to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. As long as you like having fun… this show is for you.  Is it scary?  No!  Is it gory?  No.  This is a pure comedy start to finish.  It has fun with the horror genre, and in doing so appeals to a wider audience than you could ever imagine.  Plus it’s the only show with a “Splatter Zone” – a section of the audience that gets covered in fake blood.  And with this combination of blood, jokes, cheesy effects, and really awesome musical numbers, Evil Dead The Musical  is unlike any live show you’ve ever seen.

Performance Schedule:
  • Friday, October 18 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, October 19 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, October 20 (5pm)    
  • Friday, October 25 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, October 26 (2 & 7:30pm)

LEANN RIMES
​Sunday, October 27 (7pm)

SPECIAL EVENT
Opening Act: Kalie Shorr
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LeAnn Rimes is an internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter.  The two-time Grammy award winner recently unveiled her first-ever LIVE recording as an exclusive vinyl release in honor of Record Store Day titled “Rimes: Live at Gruene Hall” where Rimes celebrated music of all genres. But it was in 2017 that the world-renowned singer released her 16th studio RCA UK/Thirty Tigers album, Remnants. The album debuted at # 4 on Billboard’s Independent Album Chart and peaked at #3 on iTunes ® overall charts in its first week and garnered two #1 Billboard Dance hits with Long Live Love, Love is Love is Love and one Top 5 hit with Love Line.

At the young age of 35, she has sold more than 44 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award.  At 14, Rimes won "Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy® Award.

Out of the 42 singles she has released throughout her expansive career, LeAnn’s record How Do I Live, continues to rank #4 on Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time: Hot 100 Songs,” and it holds the record for being the second longest charting song ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 15 of her multi-genre singles are top-10 hits, including Can't Fight the Moonlight which went #1 in 11 countries.

CABARET SERIES at RPAC
​(October 27 - April 5)

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT RPAC
​32 North Main Street, Rochester NH 03967

​The Cabaret Series at RPAC is an evening full of music performed by acclaimed actors and singers from around New England. Featuring accompaniment by Kathy Fink on piano, the Cabaret Series showcases emerging and seasoned performers alike. Each installment has a different theme so no two shows are the same! You’ll hear a variety musical genres and singing styles from a diverse group of talented performers. All proceeds directly support RPAC’s education and events programming.

Performance Schedule:
  • Music and the Macabre - Sunday, October 27 (7pm)
  • It's A Broadway Holiday - Sunday, December 15 (7pm)
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Sunday, February 9 (7pm)
  • Sing Into Spring - Sunday April 5 (7pm)

ETHAN BORTNICK
Friday, November 1 (7:30pm)

SPECIAL EVENT
​Presented by: NH PBS
Celebration of Music Talent Search

Recognized by the Guinness World Records as “The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Head-line His Own Concert Tour,” Ethan Bortnick has been performing around the world, raising over $50,000,000 for charities across the globe.

When he was just three years old, the Hollywood, Florida native asked his parents for piano lessons and discovered an uncanny ability to hear a song once and play it back note for note – the musical equivalent of a photographic memory. He soaked up the music of such diverse artists and composers as Beethoven, Mozart, jazz pianist Bill Evans, Little Richard, Billy Joel and Elton John, and began creating original compositions at age five. A few years later, Ethan began making television appearances and touring, connecting with audiences in countries such as Japan, Brazil, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.

Ethan has also been featured on countless national television shows, including multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America and Oprah, where he was named one of Oprah’s All Time Smartest, Most Talented Kids. 
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Ethan has performed at venues around the globe, charity functions, performing arts centers, large arenas with over 70,000 people and for Ethan, the most fulfilling aspect of success is bringing people joy. “When I perform at someone’s home or in a huge arena, I just love every moment of it! When I see the audience enjoying the music, having fun, smiling and dancing, there’s just nothing better that that!” he says.

​DIRTY DEEDS (AC/DC TRIBUTE)
​Saturday, November 2 (8pm)

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Dirty Deeds, The AC/DC Experience out of Boston, MA, has been touring the country for over 20 years bringing forth their high energy and wildly entertaining tribute to one of the world’s best rock bands, AC/DC! Dirty Deeds' performance revisits all of the timeless AC/DC hits along with a theatrical ride through rock n’ roll history bringing you back to the early music that was at the roots of AC/DC’s rise to stardom. Earning a reputation for their attention to detail and passion for AC/DC, Dirty Deeds The AC/DC Experience recreates the exact sound of AC/DC by performing the songs authentically note for note along with capturing the unique and exact tone that the super group has come to be known for. 

​AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH JOHN HIATT
​Wednesday, November 6 (8pm)

MAINSTAGE SERIES
Opening Act: Colin Elmore 
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John Hiatt, an American singer-songwriter and musician, has played a variety of musical styles, including new wave, blues, and country. Nominated for nine Grammy Awards, he is one of the most respected and influential American singer-songwriters.    

Called by the Los Angeles Times, “one of rock’s most astute singer-songwriters of the last 40 years,” he is a master lyricist and satirical storyteller who weaves hidden plot twists into fictional tales ranging in topics including redemption, relationships, growing older and surrendering, on his terms.

The songs are still very much there. And The Eclipse Sessions, his newest collection, offers up his strongest set of ‘em in years. Long celebrated as a skilled storyteller and keen observer of life’s twists and turns, Hiatt can get at the heart of a knotty emotion or a moment in time with just a sharp, incisive lyric or witty turn of phrase. And the 11 tracks presented in his newest collection, from the breezy opener “Cry to Me,” to the stark “Nothing in My Heart,” the lost-love lamentation “Aces Up Your Sleeve” to the rollicking “Poor Imitation of God,” demonstrate that the singer-songwriter, now 66, is only getting better with age, his guitar playing more rugged and rootsy, his words wiser and more wry.

​EAGLEMANIA (WORLD'S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE)
​Friday, November 8 (8pm)

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Back by popular demand! Eaglemania has evolved into a nationally touring tribute to The Eagles, performing to sold out audiences everywhere they go. Their music 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 that they do not soon forget. People often remark that if they closed their eyes, they would think they were listening to the actual Eagles live in concert. The band consists of an ensemble of veteran musicians whose goal is to faithfully reproduce the Eagle’s repertoire, music they love to sing and play, always committed to giving their audience a perfect show every time they take the stage.

THE MAIN STREET KIDS' CLUB: A MATHSTART MUSICAL
​​​(November 14-17)

ARTS & EDUCATION/FAMILY SERIES
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The Main Street Kids' Club: A MathStart Musical is a musical adaptation of the award-winning visual learning book series, MathStart by Stuart J. Murphy. Murphy's 63-book series involves teaching math through the context of stories. Bookwriter and lyricist, Scott Ferguson (most well-known for adapting the "edutainment" piece, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, to the stage), took a handful of Murphy's books to combine into one plot. The books featured include: Treasure Map, Lemonade for Sale, Less than Zero, 100 Days of Cool, Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes, and More or Less.

Based on the MathStart books by Stuart J. Murphy, published by HarperCollins Children's Books. The Main Street Kids' Club: A MathStart Musical Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Performance Schedule:
  • Thursday, November 14 (10am)*
  • Friday, November 15 (10am)*
  • Saturday, November 16 (11am)
  • Sunday, November 17 (11am)
  • ​*Call (603) 948-1682 for tickets. $7 per ticket, every 16th is free. 

​STAYIN' ALIVE (BEE GEES TRIBUTE)
​Friday, November 22 (8pm)

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Co-Sponsored by: Charter Trust Company
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STAYIN' ALIVE offers the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as Night Fever, Jive Talkin', How Deep Is Your Love, You Should Be Dancing, Nights on Broadway, and Stayin' Alive. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as I Started a Joke, Massachusetts, Fanny Be Tender, Words, and To Love Somebody among other great hits. 

STAYIN' ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN' ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice!

​EILEEN IVERS: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS
​​Saturday, November 30 (8pm)

​MAINSTAGE SERIES
Sponsored by: State Farm Insurance - Peggy Lynch Agency
Co-Sponsored by: BootLegger's Footwear Centers

​It's the most wonderful time of the year! For more than twenty years, Eileen and the band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine through the evening’s music, beautifully mixing traditional, story-filled folk, age-old Wren Day songs, a jig-ified Bach, fiddle looping, and of course foot stomping and hollering roots music. Eileen and the ensemble’s twenty instruments and voices weave throughout the evening coupled with Ivers’ signature warmth, inviting listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit of the season rejoicing in the traditional story of Christmas.
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Grammy awarded, Emmy nominated, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, guest starred with over 50 orchestras, original Musical Star of Riverdance, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Sting, Hall and Oates, The Chieftains, 'Fiddlers 3' with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Regina Carter, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, founding member of Cherish the Ladies, movie soundtracks including “Gangs of New York”, performed for Presidents and Royalty worldwide…this is a short list of accomplishments, headliners, tours, and affiliations. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. 

THE NUTCRACKER
(December 5-8)

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.  Whether you're seeing it for the first time or it's an annual treat, start your holiday season in grand style with the ones you love.

Performance Schedule:
  • Wednesday, December 4 (10am & 12pm)*
  • Thursday, December 5 (7pm)
  • Friday, December 6 (7pm)
  • Saturday, December 7 (2 & 7pm)​
  • Sunday, December 8 (2pm)
  • *Contact Sole City Dance for tickets to school shows (603) 750-7777

CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
​(December 12-22)

THEATRE SERIES/ARTS & EDUCATION
Sponsored by: Profile Bank, Service Credit Union
​Co-sponsored by: Studley's Flower Gardens, United Insurance

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. This new adaptation has something for everyone, both young and old.

Performance Schedule:
  • Thursday, December 12 (7:30pm)
  • Friday, December 13 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, December 14 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, December 15 (2pm)
  • Wednesday, December 18 (10am)*
  • Thursday, December 19 (10am)*
  • Thursday, December 19 (7:30pm)
  • ​Friday, December 20 (10am)*
  • Friday, December 20 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, December 21 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, December 22 (2pm)
  • ​*Call (603) 948-1682 for tickets. $7 per ticket, every 16th is free.

​THE FULL MONTY
​(January 9-26)

THEATRE SERIES
Handicap Access in Balcony Only

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) cooks up a real crowd pleaser.

While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash. In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices, the men come to discover that they're stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to "let it go."

The Full Monty is a story full of heart. Right to the end, you will be wondering if these lovable misfits will really pull it off. With a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this heartwarming, upbeat comedy is a must see. Show Credits


Performance Schedule:
  • Thursday, January 9 (7:30pm) GET TICKETS
  • ​Friday, January 10 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, January 11 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, January 12 (2pm)​
  • Friday January 17 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, January 18 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, January 19 (2pm)​
  • Friday, January 24 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, January 25 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, January 26 (2pm)​

THE ELVIS & ORBISON SHOW​​ 
Friday, February 7 (8pm)

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Sponsored by: Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Professional Association
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A true celebration of two legendary performers in one amazing show! The Elvis & Orbison Show is a unique and incredible tribute concert experience.  In the first set, the portrayal of Roy Orbison is extraordinary. The look, the voice and the phenomenal songs all come to life right in front of your ears and eyes - Oh Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Crying, In Dreams, It's Over, Dream Baby, Blue Angel to name a few.
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In the second set, Elvis Presley is back in the building as the celebration continues. Jailhouse Rock, Burnin' Love, Hound Dog, Suspicious Minds, Love Me Tender and many more of Elvis' great tunes are brought back to life as the audience is transformed back to a time when Elvis ruled the musical world in an outstanding tribute to the King of Rock & Roll.

FRANK SANTOS JR. COMIC HYPNOSTIST
​Friday, February 14 (8pm)

MAINSTAGE
Sponsored by: Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Professional Association
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this hilarious, energetic and unique show! 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 tenth season!

​KASHMIR (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE)
​​Saturday, March 7 (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. 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.

​THE SPIRIT OF JOHNNY CASH
​Friday, March 13 (8pm)

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Sponsored by: First Seacoast 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.
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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.   The performance also features great songs by The Highwaymen, a project that featured Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, as well as Carter Family tunes.  Audiences are mesmerized by the stage presence and charisma reminiscent of Johnny Cash performing at the Grand Ole Opry.

​TUSK (FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE)
​Saturday, April 4 (8pm)

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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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Authentic sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top selling bands.

ROCK OF AGES
​​(April 30 - May 17)

THEATRE SERIES
Sponsored by: DF Richard, Studley's Flower Gardens
Reserved table seating available on orchestra floor
Handicap Access in Balcony Only
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Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This five-time Tony Award -nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Styx, Whitesnake, and more.
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It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980's in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri, and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands holds the answer. 

“Rock of Ages” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. Book by Chris D’Arienzo. Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Pop.

Performance Schedule:
  • Thursday April 30 (7:30pm) GET TICKETS
  • Friday, May 1 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, May 2 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, May 3 (5pm)
  • Friday, May 8 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, May 9 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, May 10 (5pm)
  • Friday, May 15 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, May 16 (2 & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday, May 17 (5pm)

CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL
​​(May 21-23)

ARTS & EDUCATION/FAMILY SERIES
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Everyone's favorite mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance up a storm in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey-star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand-new musical. Curious George: The Golden Meatball is a loveable adventure, specifically designed for young audiences, that is sure to leave them singing and swinging down the aisles.

All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away... something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef's meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.

Performance Schedule:
  • Thursday, May 21 (10am)*
  • Friday, May 22 (10am)*
  • Friday, May 22 (7pm)
  • ​Saturday, May 23 (11am)​
  • ​*Call (603) 948-1682 for tickets. $7 per ticket, every 16th is free. 

​THE CORVETTES DOO WOP REVUE
Friday, June 5 (8pm)

​MAINSTAGE SERIES
Sponsored by: 105.9 WMEX

Returning by popular demand, The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is not just a concert, it’s an all-out Doo Wop celebration!  Dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made – the music of the 1950’s Doo Wop era – The Corvettes fresh new energy, incredibly entertaining show and comical stage antics leave happy audiences screaming for more!  Cruise back in time to reminisce with Come Go with Me, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ on, In the Still of the Night, Earth Angel, Sea Cruise, At the Hop, Runaround Sue, and many, many more!
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In addition to performing their own outstanding concerts, The Corvettes have toured with many legendary Doo Wop groups including The Drifters, The Tokens,  Danny & The Juniors, The Platters, The Coasters, The Marvelettes, the Shirelles  and many more.
Rochester Opera House
(above City Hall)
31 Wakefield Street
​Rochester, NH 03867
Rochester Performance
​& Arts Center (RPAC)
32 North Main Street
​Rochester, NH 03867

No refunds or exchanges.
No exceptions.

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