NH Performance Theaters: North Country Summer Theaters.

UpState NH Performance Theaters.

 

NH North Country Theater

Music & Theater in NH's North County is a generations old tradition. Some venues are seasonal, some are merely 'calm' during the cold months (heating and weather event cancellations, and low population make costs unrealistic for several venues.) Many facilities offer a mix of movies, shows and concerts just to balance the budget. All are striving to be the best they can be with dollars in short supply.

Venues are listed alphabetically by town.


Predominately Live Music Venues

Berlin: St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts     752-1028
155 Emery Street, Berlin

The Center was established in 2000 following the closing of St. Kieran Catholic Church. The facility is quite lovely, and hosts a diverse handful of events each month.


Colebrook: Tillotson Center     237-8576
14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook

Looking at the Tillotson Center today with its art gallery, Historical Society annex, and 171-seat theater, it is difficult to believe that this unique building began as a horse stable, but 'tis true. Today the facility offers an active schedule of predominately live music but some movies, commercial and other events.


Predominately Live Theater Players & Venues

Holderness: Little Church Theater     968-2250
40 Route 113, Holderness

Originally a Catholic Chapel, this venue and production company offers several shows throughout the year for a variety of tastes. With only a 184 seats, make sure to purchase tickets early.  [July & August]


Lebanon: North Country Community Theatre     745-2141
P.O. Box 462, Lebanon

Offering a diverse line-up of performances, this venue offers many concerts, but also quality theater performances, especially musicals.


Lincoln: Jean's Playhouse     745-2141
34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln

Open year 'round and offering music, entertainment and theater, summers are Jean's forte. The offerings are eclectic, the quality is outstanding making this venue a good choice for any palate.


Littleton: Upstage Players     (None Listed)
2 Union Street, Littleton

With a handful of performances at the Littleton Opera House annually, the Upstage Players offer live performances all year 'round.


North Conway: Arts in Motion Theater Company     356.0110
2760 Main St. (White Mountain Highway), North Conway

With performances held at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, the Arts in Motion Theater Company does around a half-dozen quality productions each year.


North Conway: M & D Playhouse     733.5275
1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

Starting in 1999, year 'round this community-based theater became a reality and has since won over a dozen NH Theatre Awards. Quite active, they offer six "Main Stage" plays, several smaller Studio Shows, and nearly 120 performances, readings, and other events every year.


Sandwich: Advice To The Players     284-7115
PO Box 38, Center Sandwich

Playing at various venues including the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage, Sandwich Town Hall Theatre, and Your Theatre at M&D Productions, Advice To The Players' specialty is Shakespeare: they continue to mount two full-scale productions in the summer and winter, as well as additional "second-stage" offerings during the summer season. They also offer classes, camps, and workshops throughout the year.


Tamworth: The Barnstormers Theatre     323-8500
104 Main Street, Tamworth

Since 1931 the Barnstormers Theatre has been offering the north country professional summer theater. During June, July and August, the Barnstormers feature gems of American and British theatre including musicals, an Agatha Christie or similar suspense/mystery, as well as a modern drama. Humor is liberally included.


Whitefield: The Weathervane Theatre     837-9322
199 Mountain View Road, Whitefield

Founded in 1966, this theater company offers around ten or so different productions during the summer season (July thru early September). Offerings are heavily punctuated with familiar titles: Mama Mia!, To Kill A Mockingbird, Driving Miss Daisy, The King & I, etc.


Occasional Productions

Lebanon: North Country Community Theatre     788-4827
Plays at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon

Lancaster: Colonel Town Players     788-4827
25 Main Street, Lancaster (Town Hall)

Wolfeboro: Kingswood Children's Summer Theatre     630-7952


Wolfeboro: The Village Players     569-9656


Occasional Event Theater Venues

Bethlehem: Colonial Theater     444-5907
Main Street, Bethlehem

Hanover: Nugget Theaters     643-2769
57 South Main Street, Hanover

Lancaster: Colonel Town Players of Lancaster     788-4827
80 Main Street, Lancaster

Lancaster: Rialto Theatre     684-1121
80 Main Street, Lancaster

Plymouth: Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center    536-2551
39 S. Main St, Plymouth


Nearby Venues

Meredith: Interlakes Summer Theatre     707-6035
1 Laker Lane, Meredith


Meredith: The Winnipesaukee Playhouse     279-0333
50 Reservoir Road, Meredith



Support your Local Music & Theater Production

There are few things better than seeing a drama or comedy unfold with live actors, and enjoying other people's reaction. Savor the magic of escaping into an alternate reality, and emerging into a warm summer evening, especially if the experience is shared.

 

Scheduled Events

  Seussical   (9/6-15)
  2001 Space Odyssey   (9/7)
  Muster in the Mountains   (9/7-9)
  Wingzilla   (9/8)
  Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino   (9/9)
  Things [Mom] Taught Me   (9/13-23)
  Reach the Beach   (9/14-15)
  WM Storytelling Festival   (9/14-16)
  Metallak Race   (9/15)
  Mandeville & Richards   (9/15)
  Cohase Film Slam   (9/16)
  Tricycle Grand Prix  (9/16)
  Rodney Crowell   (9/21)
  NH Highland Games   (9/21-23)
  Don Who   (9/22)
  Harvest Celebration   (9/22)
  Health & Wellness Fair   (9/22)
  Jeep Invasion  (9/22)
  Lakes Region Tri Festival   (9/22-23)
  Pat Metheny   (9/26)
  Driving Miss Daisy   (9/27 - 10/6)
  Neko Case   (9/27)
  Shot of JD   (9/28)
  Dixville Half Marathon   (9/29)
  New Hampshire Marathon   (9/29)
  Matthew Odell   (9/30)
  Lincoln Fall Craft Festival   (10/6&7)
  Sparrow Blue & Crowes Pasture   (10/6)
  Oktoberfest  (10/6-7)
  White Mountain Oktoberfest   (10/6-7)
  Fall Foliage Celebration   (10/6-8)
  Sandwich Fair   (10/6-8)
  Paddle the Border   (10/7)
  Lincoln Fall Craft Festival   (10/7-9)
  Shadow Play   (10/10)
  Killer Joe   (10/11-21)
  Greg Brown   (10/12)
  Camping & RV Show   (10/12-14)
  Riverfire & Horrorfest   (10/13)
  Jay Stollman Band   (10/19)
  Murder Dinner Train   (10/19-20)
  Pumpkin Patch Express   (10/19-21)
  All Things Pumpkin   (10/20)
  Ethan Setiawan Band   (10/20)
  Bettye LaVette   (10/26)
  Murder Dinner Train   (10/26-27)
  Pumpkin Patch Express   (10/26-28)
  Berlin Jazz   (10/27)

 ◄ Expanded Calendar ►



Photo Galleries

 

Miss Berlin-Gorham Competition 2012 New England Brewfest 2014 RiverFire, Berlin, NH 2012 Sugar Hill Lupine Festival Gallery 2012 Bristol-Gorham Foliage
Quick Links

 






Business Directory

 

 

                      more ►  

 

 

Attractions

 


Area Attractions opening/closing schedules.


  Alpine Adventures
  Clark's Trading Post
  Cog Railway
  Conway Scenic Railroad
  Flume
  Fort Jefferson Fun Park
  Jericho Mountain ATV Park
  Kancamagus Highway
  Littleton Riverwalk
  Lost River Gorge
  Mountain Meadow Funplex
  Mt. Washington Auto Road
  Polar Caves
  Santa's Village
  Storyland
  Vertical Ventures
  Whale's Tail Water Park
  Woodstock Inn & Brewery

 

more ►  

 

Community Profiles

 

  Bethlehem
  Bretton Woods
  Colebrook
  Conway
  Franconia
  Gorham
  Hanover
  Jackson
  Lebanon
  Lincoln
  Littleton
  North Conway
  Pittsburg
  Plymouth
  Twin Mountain
  Whitefield
  Wolfeboro

more ►  

 

Recreation and Tourism

 

  25 Great Summer Adventures
  Farm To Table Restaurants
  Hiking To Crash Sites
  Little Ski Areas
  Local Movie Theaters
  Local Performance Theaters
  Moose Tours

 

more ►  

 

Other Resources

  NH Cabins & Cottages
  NH Census Info
  NH Data (OEP)
  NH Fishing Reports
  NH Foliage Report
  NH Hiking Trail Conditions
  NH Lottery
  NH Movie Guide
  NH Road Conditions
  NH Ski Reports
  NH Snowmobile Trail Reports
  NH State Parks
  NH Town Officials Directory
  NH Weather
  Summer Safety Tips [.pdf]
  White Mtn. National Forest
  VisitNH.Gov

 

 

 

Copyright 2012-2018 by George C. Jobel, 603-491-4340. All Rights Reserved.