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Upcoming Events

The Nutcracker: Presented by Sole City Dance
November 30 - December 3
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

The Nutcracker, a holiday entertainment tradition, returns once again to the Rochester Opera House. For the seventeenth year, Sole City Dance will present its enchanting version of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s tale featuring the mysterious toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara and her beloved Nutcracker Prince, dancing snowflakes, battling mice and many other fantastic and colorful characters.

A Christmas Carol
​December 8 - 23
ROH MAINSTAGE SERIES
Sponsored By: The Ridge Waterstone Properties, D.F. Richard, Profile Bank, AD Archambault Plumbing, and SC Digital

It isn't the holiday season 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 musical adaptation.

PACK THE HOUSE: A Christmas Carol
​Saturday, December 16 - 2:00PM
Sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank

Our goal is to fill all 750 seats in the historic theater with a bag of food or funds to benefit five local hunger relief organizations: SHARE Fund Food Pantry, Gather, Grace Community Church Food Pantry, Pope Memorial Humane Society, & End 68 Hours of Hunger. All food and monetary donations will be divided equally among these Rochester organizations, helping them continue their incredible work and outreach in our own backyard through food pantries, mobile markets, home delivery, and more.
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This matinee performance of A Christmas Carol allows you to help in a few ways - if you donate a bag of needed items, you can see the show for free. If you'd like to purchase a ticket, $5 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the organizations above. Let's support our community members in need by raising food and funds for them this holiday season!

White Christmas: A Strafford Wind Symphony Concert
Wednesday, December 20 - 7:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

Strafford Wind Symphony proudly presents its 2023 holiday concert entitled, White Christmas. This year’s performance features a wide variety of traditional and newer arrangements that celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, and the New Year. Numerous selections incorporate vocalists accompanied by a full cinematic display behind the ensemble. Start your holiday season and celebrations by attending Strafford Wind Symphony’s White Christmas concert.

Children under age 12 are free but do still need a ticket to enter.

Comedian Bob Marley
Wed, December 26-27 & Dec 31
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it! He lives in Maine which is the best state in the world maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy! He has put out over 20 comedy CD’s and DVD’s! He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hrs of straight stand up!

Lez Zeppelin
​Friday, December 29 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

Founded in 2004 by New York guitarist Steph Paynes, the all-girl quartet Lez Zeppelin has since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin, and to garner rave reviews across the board.
Lez Zeppelin stays true to the musically audacious spirit of the original, delivering the legendary rock band's blistering arrangements and monstrous sound note-for-note at sold-out frenzied shows around the world. In June, 2013, Jimmy Page attended their show in London and said of the group, “They played the Led Zeppelin music withan extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”

Recycled Percussion
Sunday, January 14 - 3:00PM & 7:00PM
ROH Rental Series

Legendary New England drumming group, Recycled Percussion, is back!!!
 
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 Super Bowl or on their TV show “Chaos & Kindness”! Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!

The Mystery of the Murder at the Murder Mystery: Tantrum at the Opera
January 19 - February 24
ROH Special Performance Series

The infamous murder mystery with a 23 year history in Rochester is back - and taking over the Opera House Stage (and City Hall!)! Fan favorites Dixon DaCooter and the Lilac City Angels are back, and bringing along a cast of zany characters in a limited run of this interactive murder mystery.

This show is going to be outrageous! With live musical parodies that span from musicals to rock and roll, great vocal talent with oversized characters, and a theater tour that will take you through the Opera House and City Hall to discover clues - this show will have you laughing in the aisles and scrambling to be the one to find out who dun it!

Note: This show is R-rated, due to adult content and language. If you are easily offended, this may not be for you. Tickets include reserved table seating, light snacks, venue tour refreshments, and dessert (dinner is not included in this event). 

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Friday, March 1 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

They’ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for over 50 years. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, Homesick, and Spooky. But there’s so much more...
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With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents the good things the phrase “classic rock” implies.

Finding Nemo Jr.
March 2-10
YOUTH MAINSTAGE SERIES

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
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Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. This performance is By Kids, For Kids, and features performers 7-12 years of age!

This performance runs approximately 50 minutes, and is appropriate for all ages.

East Coast Alice: The Ultimate Alice Cooper Experience
Saturday, March 2 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

Hello, Hooray, Let the Show begin cause we're ready! East Coast Alice, the Ultimate tribute to the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper rolls out all the theatrical suspense and generation spanning music you would expect from one of Coopers live shows. Circus freaks and hula hoops, electric chairs, guillotines, The Evil Nurse, and Frankenstein’s monster, only begin to tell the story that unfolds before your eyes, as East Coast Alice takes you on a musical journey that encompasses all the horror and vaudeville shtick you have come to expect from the Master of Madness!

Cathedral: A Tribute to the Music of Van Halen
Friday, March 8 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

With an eruption of frenzied notes, finger-tapping, and dive-bombing feedback, guitar warrior Tyler Morris pays brilliant homage to a mentor. Cathedral: The Tribute to Van Halen will launch you out of your seat playing air guitar before you realize it!

Dance Northeast
Saturday, March 9 - 2PM & 7PM
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Celebrate Dance! Sole City Dance is excited to bring back Dance Northeast! our annual community dance showcase. 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 pre-professional companies.

Changes in Latitudes: Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Friday, March 15 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

Changes in Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to the Mayor of Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett. This nationally acclaimed band travels the country with beach balls and leis flying, dancing conga lines, and "Trop Rock" fun for all. It's the ultimate beach party that’s good clean fun for all ages. Over their ten-year history, the band has travelled from Maine to Barbados, Cape Cod to Chicago. From the 900-seat Walt Disney Theaters aboard the Disney "Magic" and "Wonder" cruise ships, to the National Hamburger Festival in Akron, OH, in front of 6500 fans looking for their "Cheeseburger In Paradise, "Changes in Latitudes has thrilled audiences with their amazingly authentic reproduction of the Jimmy Buffett concert experience.

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
March 16 - 24
ROH THEATER SERIES

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience is a rock 'n roll parable with a significant message for today's audiences, based on the hit children's book by Mo Willems. Wilbur and all his fellow naked mole rats in the Tunnel have always been, well...naked. Wondering what other possibilities are out there, Wilbur discovers a love for clothing and style. When word of his new passion turns the Tunnel upside down, he proves to everyone that there's no need to be just like everyone else.

​This performance runs approximately 60 mintues, and is appropriate for all ages.​

The Kings of Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Saturday, March 16 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

Although THE KINGS OF QUEEN was only established in 2021, they have received a ton of attention as it is clear to all who have seen them perform live that they are one of the very few elite Queen tributes.
Lead vocalist Emo Alaeddin’s vocal tone and range are unparalleled. Blessed with an abundance of musicality and stage presence, not to mention a striking resemblance to Freddie Mercury, Emo almost single-handedly recreates the experience of attending a live Queen performance.

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
​Wednesday, April 3
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Travel to breathtaking destinations, embark on daring expeditions, and celebrate the most remarkable outdoor achievements – all from the comfort of your seat. We are thrilled to announce the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be featured on the historic Rochester Opera House stage. It features a unique lineup of films that seek to inspire through stories of adventure, discovery, and exploration in the outdoors. Films highlight remote cultures, intense expeditions into exotic landscapes, and bring action sports into sharp focus. 

The festival will screen different films including short, four-to-five minute films interspersed with longer, 35-plus-minute features. All proceeds from this show go to Greater Seacoast Community Health to help our clients, your Seacoast neighbors, have access to affordable healthcare. For any questions please email Lisa Zhe at lzhe@familiesfirstseacoast.org.

Boyz Gone Wild: The Ultimate 80s Rock Tribute w. Matty and the Penders
Friday, April 5 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

Boyz Gone Wild is the Ultimate 80's Rock Tribute.....fronted with both male and female vocalists, the band delivers a full 80's concert experience. The Boyz will take you back to the decade when big hair, spandex and fishnet dominated the stage. Since 2004, Boyz Gone Wild has performed hundreds of shows all over New England, playing all of the favorite songs from the 80's era. Join the band and sing along as they celebrate their 20-year anniversary at the Rochester Opera House.

NH Fiddle Ensemble
Friday, May 3 - 6:30PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

The NH Fiddle Ensemble, now in their 15th year, brings together a dedicated group of 120 amateur musicians with ages ranging from 9-89. This community orchestra, featuring fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, basses, harps, cellos and even some horns, is backed by professional musicians, delivering heartwarming and energetic performances. The concert features vocal and instrumental songs from many styles of music including Bluegrass, Country, Celtic, World Music, Swing, Blues and more. Amazingly awesome and inspiring performances!

The Moon-Spinners Mystery: A New Ballet by Sole City Dance
May 10-11
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Join Sole City Dance as we present our newest production. The Moonspinners Mystery is a modern-day story set in Greece about Nikki, a young detective grieving the loss of her mother. She stumbles upon Mark, a young man also on vacation, who has witnessed something he shouldn’t have and needs her help. In her mission to help find Marks lost sibling and uncover the secrets of the island Nikki crosses paths with Sofia, the local innkeeper, Eleni, a schoolteacher who has fallen for Mark, Eleni’s helpful school children, Agnes, the most resourceful of the children, as well as Frances, Nikki’s cousin who follows her to Greece. All the while Nikki’s mother along with the three ancient nymphs, the moonspinners, watches over them all.‌

​The work explores grief and letting go, but mostly, love using the art of ballet and modern to tell the story.

A Tribute to The Drifters
​Friday, May 31 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES

In the early days of rock & roll, no singing group was more popular than The Drifters. The group turned out hit after mega hit...Under The Boardwalk, Save the Last Dance For Me, On Broadway, This Magic Moment, Up On The Roof, There Goes My Baby and many more.

A Tribute to The Drifters keeps the sounds of the legendary group alive. Their incredible show features the amazing songs of The Drifters performed with a new energy. See for yourself why this ultra entertaining performance has received rave reviews nationwide.

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1 Wakefield St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1992

Stage Door Tickets & More is a one stop shop for tickets to all performances at the Rochester Opera House. It is the daily residence of our Box Office, and our storefront features theater apparel, gifts, souvenirs, and showcases art and locally made wares from artists within a 50 mile radius of our theater.

Rochester Opera House

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Rochester, NH 03867 
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The historic Rochester Opera House, a not-for-profit organization, presents an annual performance season of shows for children, teens, adults, and seniors.  Built within City Hall in 1908, this beautifully restored theater is the only remaining theater in the world with a unique mechanism that raises the orchestra floor at an incline for amphitheater seating and levels the floor for dancing.

RPAC

32 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867
​(603) 948-1099

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, New Hampshire. Opened in 2017, and just around the block from the historic Rochester Opera House, RPAC is an intimate venue offering affordable entertainment, educational programming, and event spaces for private parties and community gatherings. 

RPAC combines a versatile recital hall with 150 seats, rehearsal and practice studios, costume and scenic workshops, and a premier art gallery for emerging and seasoned artists alike. RPAC offers a wide variety of affordable lessons and classes based in art, dance, music, theatre, and more. ​​​

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Rochester, NH 03867
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