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Reunion at Hippie High
Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre
presented by
Franklin Footlight Theatre
September 20 & 21, 2019
It’s a time to reminisce about the good old days of free love, protests, and the Age of Aquarius. Add murder to the evening’s festivities and the search is on to discover the secret hidden in the last page of the yearbook. Fabulous treats from Chubble's Restaurant are part of this enjoyable evening of entertainment. | Buy tickets |
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The Monster Hunters
Franklin Middle School Drama Program
October 11-12, 2019
It's a typical afternoon in Bumblewood when the weekly meeting of The Monster, Ghost, Goblin, Demon, Dragon, Evil-Wizard Hunters Club (whose members have never caught, seen, or even tried to hunt a monster) is interrupted by a troublesome announcement: a real-live monster has been sited in a nearby cemetery. The mismatched friends anxiously set out on their first hunt ever, only to find that they have been duped by the Secret Society of Girls Who Like to Make Bracelets Club. In the end, though, it is The Monster Hunters who will have the last laugh. | Buy tickets |
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Beatles For Sale
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band. But don’t expect to see Beatle wigs or Sgt. Pepper suits. What you will see is a fun and energetic performance complete with original instrumentation and vocal harmonies that are as accurate as possible to the original Beatles recordings. And unlike bands that concentrate only on the Beatles touring years, Beatles For Sale has a repertoire that consists of over 150 SONGS from across the entire Beatle catalog. | Buy tickets |
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Newsies - The Broadway Musical
presented by
Franklin Teen Players
November 7-10, 2019
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. | Buy tickets |
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Hungrytown
Good songs ... You'll like 'em
Friday, November 15, 2019
After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting: “It’s great to hear an act eschew sentimentality in favor of honesty and to prove that you don’t have to go raiding the memory of others to find the stuff that really good songs are made of,” writes Jedd Beaudoin of Popmatters. | Buy tickets |
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A Gift to Remember
presented by
Franklin Footlight Theatre
December 7-8 & 13-15, 2019
On Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm, a group of strangers are on a train to Boston from Bangor, Maine, where the airport had been shut down due to the weather. Once they reach Boston, many of the passengers hope to make connections to various destinations across the United States. However, the train develops engine trouble, and there are track problems ahead. The passengers are suddenly forced to disembark and take shelter in a small depot in New Hampshire. Understandably disappointed and dispirited, they try to make the best of things with little success at first. Eventually, however, they begin to bond, despite their circumstances. They even find themselves beginning to accept their fate by finding ways to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. | Buy tickets |
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Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio
January 18, 2020, 7:30 pm
Putting a fresh spin on traditional Irish music, the Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio delivers a dynamic show full of foot-stompin' fiddle tunes and classic sing-alongs. Fiddler Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki is joined by fellow New Hampshire natives Matt Jensen on guitar and Chris Noyes on upright bass. Their shows blend traditional Celtic music with their own original material, drawing on multiple genres to produce a unique sound. | Buy tickets |
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Joel Cage
Acoustic Rock Song Stylist.
February 8, 2020, 7:30 pm
You can’t compare Joel Cage to any other player – he stands alone. He inspires amazement. His command over his guitar is incredible – he’s an original – completely subsumed by the instrument. Joel puts on a show you are sure you will never see again. Every time. | Buy tickets |
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Makin’ Whoopie!
Ida LeClair’s Guide to Love and Marriage
Featuring Susan Poulin as Ida
February 29, 2020, 7:30 pm
Is your “happily ever after” in need of a little fine tuning? Ida to the rescue! The funniest woman in Maine returns with a show plumb-chucka-full of hilarious stories and down home advice on how to keep your marriage sweet, simple and easy. Well, she is a Certified Maine Life Guide, after all. | Buy tickets |
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Hiroya Tsukamoto
March 8, 2020, 7:30 pm
Eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing; International acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us on an innovative, impressionistic journey filled with earthty, organic soundscapes that impart a mood of peace and tranquility.
"... I really didn't know what to expect. What I didn’t expect, though, was to witness one of the best live guitar performances of my life. But that’s exactly what happened. -Trevor Lewis (Rochester City Newspaper) | Buy tickets |
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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A Footlight Theatre Production
March 19-22, 2020
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation. | Buy tickets |
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Introduction: The Chicago Experience
April 4, 2020, 7:30 pm
Introduction: the name of the first song of the first album, and the beginning of a musical legacy that spans five decades. Born of a deep admiration and respect for Chicago’s artists and their early music, this fantastic band will bring you not only the tremendous catalogue of Chicago’s music but a reminder of the times and events that shaped their lives and their writing. Introduction - The Chicago Experience, pays very careful attention to every musical and vocal nuance, to deliver what is the most memorable Chicago show of ANY Chicago tribute band in the United States and Canada!
Come see Introduction and join the Chicago Experience. | Buy tickets |
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New Hampshire Fiddle Ensemble
11th Annual Show!
Sunday, April 5, 2020, 2:00 pm
Made up of people of all ages and abilities playing a variety of acoustic instruments, the NH Fiddle Ensemble is a community training orchestra that teaches all the basics of performing and musicianship, both in the traditional manner (learning by ear) and using sheet music. The graduated parts allow musicians of all ages and various ability levels to play together in harmony. They all have a great time practicing together through the winter and then perform as a group in five April and May concerts. | Buy tickets |
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Durham County Poets
in concert
April 25, 7:30 pm
Hailing from Quebec, lead singer Kevin Harvey and his band are sonic shape shifters of the first order. Whether it’s blues, folk, soul, country, gospel or New Orleans swing, they purvey it with skill, aplomb and pure honesty.
“There's something about the Durham County Poets that leaves you feeling that everything might be OK in the world after all. There's a human spirit that lives in these people and their music is the medium that allows that spirit to roam free. ”
— Bill Hurley, Extended Play Sessions
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The Harp Twins
May 30, 2020, 7:30 pm
By mixing their virtuoso harp skills with their stunningly complex arrangements of rock, metal, and soundtrack hits, HARP TWINS Camille and Kennerly Kitt have amassed over 1.6 million fans across their social media sites and over 95 million views on their YouTube music videos.
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