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$10tkts is offered for all shows (excluding rentals and special events). Tickets must be purchased in person at the Historic Box Office in City Hall or our retail location, Stage Door Tickets & More at 1 Wakefield St, Rochester NH.

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Upcoming Events

Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience
Friday, September 13 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES
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Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience is a shows filled with unforgettable moments, showcasing Kanin's versatility and talent as she flawlessly navigates through Taylor Swift's extensive catalog, incorporating her own unique interpretations. The shows are known for their energetic atmosphere, featuring dynamic costume changes that reflect Taylor Swift's iconic stage presence. To elevate the experience, Kanin performs with a full band, creating a vibrant and immersive musical journey. The Taylor Swift Experience is designed to be family-friendly, attracting fans of all ages who share a love for Taylor Swift's music.

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Start Making Sense: A Tribute to Talking Heads
Saturday, September 14 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES
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If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the 80's!!!

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Sages Entertainment: Seal of Approval Magic Show!
Wednesday, September 18 - 6:00PM
Tickets $10-12

Step right up and prepare to be dazzled by Sages Entertainment's Seal of Approval magic show, an experience that's fun for all ages! Embark on an unforgettable journey with Wayne and his trusty sidekick, Snickers the Seal, as they gear up for Snickers' sensational debut audition. Get ready for a whirlwind of magic and laughter, where every moment is infused with excitement and wonder. Our dynamic duo brings together the perfect blend of magic, music, and audience participation to create an enchanting atmosphere that'll have everyone on the edge of their seats. Whether you're young or young at heart, you're guaranteed to be swept away by the enchantment of our show. 

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Tim Sample
Friday, September 20 - 8:00PM
ROH PERFORMANCE SERIES

Tim Sample is a Maine native whose unique New England style of humor has gained him a national following. Charles Gibson (host of ABC’s Good Morning America ) referred to Tim as, “The man who wrote the book-literally, on Maine humor!” And legendary newsman Charles Kuralt called Sample “Maine’s Humorist Laureate.”

Tim Sample bills himself as a “humorist” rather than “comedian” which, according to fellow Mainer Stephen King a critical distinction: “He’s a funny guy, you’ll get no argument from me on that score, but no more a comedian than Mark Twain or Artemis Ward. Like, them, Timmy (that’s what I always call him the way folks from up our way are apt to call their friends “dearie”) “ isn’t acting; he’s just talking in a kind of heightened and gifted way, as folks do when they’re passing on valuable tales about the human condition.”

In addition releasing a dozen popular albums of “down east” humor  (five of them on the legendary Bert and I label), from 1993 -2004 Tim was a regular correspondent for the Emmy award winning network television show CBS News Sunday Morning.

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Danny Klein's Full House
Saturday, September 21 - 8:00PM
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Daniel Klein is an original founding member & one n' only Bassist for Boston's own, The J.Geils Band. His current band, Danny Klein's Full House continues to perform their music. Danny Klein's Full House performs all the J. Geils hits which include Sanctuary, Centerfold, Give It To Me, First I look at The Purse, I Do, and many more.
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Danny, with J. Geils Band toured and shared performances with acts like Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, U2, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Bros, Dr John, BB King, Steve Miller, Peter Frampton, ELO, Foghat, Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs and many more!

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Shemekia Copeland
Friday, September 27 - 8:00PM
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“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.”
– THE WASHINGTON POST
“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time. Profound and truly powerful...inviting you to think and to party.”
– NPR MUSIC
“Shemekia Copeland gets her message across loud and clear. She transcends with a mix of styles including gospel, rock, blues, soul, and Americana, proudly representing her generation with style and grace in a voice too strong to be ignored.”
– NO DEPRESSION
Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs, as well as for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”

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PorchFest 2024
Sunday, September 29 - 12:00-5:00PM
RPAC BENEFIT
Sponsored by

MAIN HUB SPONSOR

Join us in downtown Rochester for our 7th annual FREE outdoor music festival! Featuring all local bands, we fill downtown Rochester with great music and entertainment. And for a small fee, you'll have the option of enhancing your experience with an all-access wristband, which gets you discounts at local businesses, as well as entrance to our After Party. Proceeds benefit our Scholarship Program.
Rain Date: Sun, Oct. 6, 2024

Wristbands are available at our retail location:
Stage Door Tickets & More
1 Wakefield St, Rochester NH

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The Ultimate Doors
Friday, October 4 - 8:00PM
ROH MUSIC SERIES
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With great attention to detail, The Ultimate Doors provide an authentic tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors. Every piece of equipment on stage is exactly what The Doors used in the 1960s, from the instruments and amps to the clothing and microphones. The Ultimate Doors leaves no stone unturned in bringing this amazing tribute show to the stage. These four musicians take on the roles of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore and bring a professional, high-energy, authentic production to the stage to transport you back to the late 1960s.

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Andy Gross
Saturday, October 5 - 7:30PM
ROH PERFORMANCE SERIES

Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist working today as evidenced by his sold out shows and devoted following! His videos have over 100 Million views and counting on the internet! He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, Las Vegas, cruise ships, fortune 500 corporate events, colleges and performing arts theaters everywhere. He is considered one of the best by his peers in the entertainment industry and he will leave you spellbound. You may recognize him from his numerous TV appearances, including most recently The Ellen show and an NBC television special featuring his talents. Andy is multi-talented entertainer that currently combines stand up comedy, magic and ventriloquism successfully together making him one of the most sought after corporate entertainers in the world. Audiences are absolutely unanimous in their praise of this amazing performer. His ad-libs during his stand-up are compared frequently to Don Rickles and Robin Williams. His voice throwing is amazing to hear and only a few people in the world can throw their voice, it is must hear to believe!

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The Wizard of Oz
October 11 - November 3
ROH THEATER SERIES
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Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

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Magic Rocks! starring Illusionist Leon Etienne
Friday, November 8 - 7:30PM
ROH PERFORMANCE SERIES

You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues around the world with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show Magic Rocks! Witness this family friendly spectacular featuring the world’s best illusions, award-winning sleight of hand, and hilarious comedy. This show is an immersive experience that brings joy, laughter, and wonder when the world needs it most!

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Jimmy Dunn
Saturday, November 9 - 8:00PM
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Jimmy Dunn is a stand-up comedian and actor from Boston, who currently plays “Moose” on the reboot of the legendary sitcom FRASIER. He got his start in “show business” telling jokes in a bar in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he was paid in beer and fried clams. Since then, he’s gone on to perform at some of the world’s most prestigious comedy events, including the Late Show with David Letterman, CONAN, Montreal’s International Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and Denis Leary’s Comic’s Come Home in Boston. Jimmy’s first major television role was as Sean McCarthy on the critically acclaimed CBS sitcom, THE MCCARTHYS. He’s also written on several television projects, including two episodes of LOUDERMILK that he co-wrote with Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly.

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Dancing Dream: The Tribute to ABBA
Friday, November 15 - 8:00PM
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DANCING DREAM: The Tribute to ABBA, the greatest pop supergroup from Sweden, electrifies audiences of all ages with the best hits "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen", "Take a Chance", "Fernando", and many more. Established in 2009 by the founder Halina Ulatowski, The New York City based touring tribute act is transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the '70s. Because of the rise in popularity of both the movie and broadway play Mamma Mia , DANCING DREAM was able to do just that!  Since then, they have been invited to many concerts venues across the country attracting audiences of all age groups. in 2012, the group was featured on The Colbert Report with comedian Stephen Colbert which had placed them on the map for top tribute acts in their country! So, what can you expect at a DANCING DREAM tribute to ABBA show? Expect our team of seasoned musicians and talented lead singers ("Agnetha" and "Frida") to take you on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the 70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and exciting choreography. Don't miss this opportunity to slip on your platforms and sing along to your favorite ABBA songs!

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The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show
Friday, November 22 - 8:00PM
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Martin Sexton puts his signature style on his rendition of this iconic Beatles album combining what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice” with his inventive guitar prowess. We are all invited to Come Together to experience these brilliant songs celebrated in such a compelling reimagined way.

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Molly Hatchet
Saturday, November 23 - 8:00PM
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In the early '70s, a new genre of music was emerging in Jacksonville, FL that later was to be coined “Southern Rock.” Along with bands in the forefront such as The Allman Brothers & Lynyrd Skynyrd, there was a band from Jacksonville, Florida called Molly Hatchet. Today, Molly Hatchet’s tradition and legacy keep developing, keeping southern music alive and well. Molly Hatchet is a band, that after 40 years, is always workin’ hard, playin’ tough, livin’ fast, and still Flirtin’ with Disaster!

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North Shore Medium Jocelyn Boucher
Friday, November 29 - 7:00PM
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Jocelyn is a naturally gifted evidential psychic medium and spiritual healer. She has over 15 years of professional experience. She received the most remarkable gift of being able to communicate with the other side when she was 3 years old. Born with these gifts and seeing spirit in everyday life, she was taught and trained to use her gifts with Divine purpose and understanding. Jocelyn brings warmth and humor to her public demonstrations. Her messages reinforce that our departed loved ones are always around us, and that the spirit lives on. Jocelyn has a very strong connection with the spirit realm and has a strong reputation of being honest, accurate and gifted. She has been featured in newspapers and on radio. She has utilized her BA Degree in Holistic Health and Alternative Medicine and is currently working on publishing her first book. Jocelyn is a Certified Evidential Medium, Certified Reiki Master Practitioner, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Lightrian Angel facilitator, Certified Akashic Practitioner, Past life regressionist, Teacher and Mentor.

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A Christmas Carol
December 13 - 22
ROH THEATER SERIES

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. 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 redemption to warm even the coldest of hearts.​

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Comedian Bob Marley
December 26 & 31 - 8:00PM
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 CDs and DVDs! 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! He’s been on over 100 tv shows including Leno, Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Ferguson, and Comedy Central to name just a few. He co-starred in “Boondock Saints” I and II “All Saints Day” playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the U.S., Europe, Canada, Kuwait, and Iraq. That’s about it!

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Tyrus Live:
ALL NEW "What it is" Comedy Tour
Saturday, January 11 - 7:30PM
ROH RENTAL PARTNER

Tyrus Fox News Channel Contributor, Comedian, Wrestling Superstar, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal 2X bestselling author of Just Tyrus and Nuff Said, returns live on stage in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we’re living in. A rare voice of reason and authentic storyteller who never holds back. Tyrus delivering a series of heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life and coupling them with no-nonsense insights on the hottest issues being discussed around the country. He makes you think, he makes you laugh. Whether he’s tackling the issues of race and activism in America today or confronting his past with stories of family, relationships, wrestling, and more, this is pure Tyrus at his unbridled best. The parallels he draws between current culture and his personal past are insightful, provocative, and profound. The all NEW “What it is” Comedy Tour is a powerful reflection on a complex life and a complicated world and a man that uses laughter to achieve his goals.

Join Tyrus for a Meet & Greet after the show automatically included in Tier1, Tier2, and tier 3 tickets where you can get a photo and autograph. His New York Times best selling memoir “Nuff Said” will be for sale at the event as well.

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About Us

Stage Door Tickets & More
& ROH Box Office

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.

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Rochester Opera House

31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867 
​(603) 335-1992
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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.

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Rochester Performance & Arts Center (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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The scope of programming presented and produced by the Rochester Opera House represents a wide spectrum of multi-generational arts experiences. Corporate and business support is crucial to preserve the legacy of this performing arts venue. 

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As a community-supported nonprofit, membership from annual donors remains crucial for the Rochester Opera House and RPAC to continue to grow, and to present exceptional entertainment and educational programming.

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