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.

YOUTH MAINSTAGE presents DISNEY'S FROZEN JR.
​(November 8-10)

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

The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! 'Frozen Jr.' is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, 'Frozen Jr.' expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, 'Frozen Jr.' is sure to thaw even the coldest heart.

Performance Schedule:
  • Friday, November 8 (7:30pm)
  • Saturday, November 9 (2pm & 7:30pm)
  • Sunday November 10 (2pm)

​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 GARCIA PROJECT
​Saturday, November 9 (8pm)

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Performing full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995. The Garcia Project’s performances are based on actual set lists performed by The Jerry Garcia Band. All of their shows are classic recreations of a Jerry Garcia Band set list from the 1970’s all the way up to the 1990’s. For anyone who never had a chance to experience the Jerry Garcia Band or for fans that want to relive a classic show, The Garcia Project delivers the goods. The Garcia Project has received rave reviews from the press and from fans. The Garcia Project has made audiences extremely happy. With precise arrangements and the proper instrumentation and feel for any and all given eras, The Garcia Project faithfully channels and projects the feelings, emotions and music that propelled the Jerry Garcia Band and their  fans through many years of musical bliss. It’s about family, soul searching, rejoicing, contemplating, celebrating, seeking truth and loving one another.

​"The Garcia Project’s attention to detail on intonation and performance structure does set them apart as an authority on Jerry Garcia." – NYSMUSIC

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.

RECYCLED PERCUSSION
​Thursday, December 26 (12:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm)

RENTAL PARTNER

Legendary New Hampshire drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back in the Granite State on Wednesday, December 26, 2019 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!

Don’t miss this show packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one of a kind show and relive the journey of the local boys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!

COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY
​Saturday, December 28 (6:30pm, 9pm)

RENTAL PARTNER

Marley’s brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80’s. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late- night TV circuit: "The Late Show" with David Letterman, "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, "Late Night" with Conan O'Brien and "The Late Late Show" with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. Marley, a Maine native and University of Maine at Farmington graduate, uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines. He began his career in his hometown of Portland, and then moved to Boston to gain experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars!

Bob has also placed his mark on the silver screen with the cult favorite “Boondock Saints” as the memorable and always goofy Detective Greenly. Performing with acting greats like Willem Dafoe, Billy Connolly and Peter Fonda. Marley's dedication to always coming up with new material is leading him into his 20th year as a stand-up comedian performing over 250 shows a year across Maine, New England and around the country.

You don't need to be a 'Maine-iac' to laugh yourself silly at Bob's wicked funny antics.

​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!

HEY NINETEEN (STEELY DAN TRIBUTE)
Saturday, ​February 22 (8pm)

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Hey Nineteen is a Steely Dan Tribute band, an eleven-piece groove machine which brings an enormous amount of performance energy and spot on Steely Dan music. Hey Nineteen will amaze you with their exacting solos (as originally recorded), vocals, harmonies, and musicality, all while keeping you moving with their high energy show. Hey Nineteen a Tribute to Steely Dan is comprised of top professional musicians, many of whom have performed with Grammy- winning, international artists. Hey Nineteen brings the big hits and the deep cuts, from ‘Do It Again’ to ‘Your Gold Teeth II’, from ‘Reelin’ in the Years’ to “Doctor Wu” and “Peg” and many more.

LOS LOBOS
​​​Friday, March 6 (8pm)

MAINSTAGE SERIES
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Their journey began in 1973, when Hidalgo (vocals, guitar, and pretty much anything with strings), Perez (drums, vocals, guitar), Rosas (vocals, guitar), and Lozano (bass, vocals, guitarrón) earned their stripes playing revved-up versions of Mexican folk music in restaurants and at parties. The band evolved in the 1980s as it tapped into L.A.’s burgeoning punk and college rock scenes. They were soon sharing bills with bands like the Circle Jerks, Public Image Ltd. and the Blasters, whose saxophonist, Steve Berlin, would eventually leave the group to join Los Lobos in 1984.

Early on, Los Lobos enjoyed critical success, winning the Grammy® for Best Mexican-American Performance for “Anselma” from its 1983 EP …And a Time to Dance. A year later, the group released its full-length, major-label debut, How Will the Wolf Survive? Co-produced by Berlin and T Bone Burnett, the album was a college rock sensation that helped Los Lobos tie with Bruce Springsteen as Rolling Stone’s Artist of the Year.

A major turning point came in 1987 with the release of the Ritchie Valens biopic, La Bamba. The quintet’s cover of Valens’ signature song topped the charts in the U.S. and the U.K. Rather than capitalize on that massive commercial success, Los Lobos instead chose to record La Pistola y El Corazón, a tribute to Tejano and Mariachi music that won the 1989 Grammy® for Best Mexican-American Performance. 

That kind of sharp artistic turn has become Los Lobos’ trademark, serving to both fuel the band’s creativity and keep its fans engaged. In 1992, that willingness to defy expectations led them to record Kiko, an adventurous album produced by Mitchell Froom that’s considered by many to be one the band’s very best. 

Since then, Los Lobos has continued to deliver daring and diverse albums such as Colossal Head (1996), Good Morning Aztlán (2002), The Town and the City (2006), Tin Can Trust (2010) and Gates of Gold (2015). On top of that, the band’s live shows never disappoint, as documented on the recent concert recordings Live at the Fillmore (2005) and Disconnected in New York City (2013). Through the years, they’ve managed to keep things interesting with unexpected side trips like an album of Disney songs in 2009, along with countless contributions to tribute albums and film soundtracks. One of those – “Mariachi Suite” from the 1995 film Desperado – earned the band a Grammy® for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. 

Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

​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.

DANCE NORTHEAST
​Saturday, March 14 (2 & 7pm)

FAMILY SERIES
Presented by: Sole City Dance
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Junior Companies and Student Choreography: 2pm
$9 all seats

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.
Senior Companies and Guest Artists: 7pm
$15 adults / $11 students and seniors

​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 show is filled with colorful, energetic performances of innovative, diverse choreography by some of the region’s finest dancers. The evening performance features senior and professional companies along with special guests.

​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.

MACBETH
​(April 16-24)

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT RPAC
​32 North Main Street, Rochester NH 03967
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A Tale Full of Sound and Fury... Through the prophecy of the Three Witches, Macbeth learns that one day he will rule as King of Scotland. Spurred by ambition for power and at the urging of Lady Macbeth, the once brave general chooses a murderous path to take the throne from King Duncan.  After seizing power, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, wracked with guilt by their evil deeds, begin the descent into madness. The play, considered one of Shakespeare’s darkest, most powerful works, dramatizes the corruptive psychological and political effects, when the desire for power becomes malevolent.  An ROH Production.  Contemporary Impressions.

Performance Schedule:​
  • Thursday, April 16 (10am)
  • Friday, April 17 (10am)
  • Thursday, April 23 (10am)
  • Friday, April 24 (10am)
  • ​Call (603) 948-1682 for tickets. $7 per ticket, every 16th is free.

LOTTERY COCKTAIL PARTY
​Friday, April 24 (5:30pm)

A BENEFIT TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Handicap Access in Balcony Only
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Tickets $100 admits two people. Celebrate 80’s Rock ’n Roll 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.

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

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