Theatre/Dance Season

 

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THE HALF-WRITTEN PLAY

Conceived and Directed by David Kaye
DATES: 10/6/25 at 7pm  |  10/7/25 at 7pm  |  10/8/25 at 7pm  |  10/9/25 at 7pm  |  10/10/25 at 7pm  |  10/11/25 at 2pm
LOCATION: Room G34, Hamilton Smith Hall
PRICE: Free
TICKET INFO TBA

The Half-Written Play will present a unique theatrical experience focused on a divisive issue related to sustainability. With the play performed to the midpoint, and the actors frustrated by the dead end at which their characters have arrived, the audience will take charge in charting how the play will conclude.  This performance is associated with New Frontiers in Research Fund which supports interdisciplinary international transformative programming. The Half-Written Play joins a team of projects from Canada, the UK and Germany that are exploring ways to use inter-active theatre to improve the communication of science and community decision-making related to climate change and sustainability challenges. 

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GODSPELL

Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury/Stuart Duncan/Joseph Beruh
Directed by Carol Jo Fisher
DATES: 11/5/25 at 7pm  |  11/6/25 at 7pm  |  11/7/25 at 7pm  |  11/8/25 at 7pm  |  11/9/25 at 2pm
LOCATION: Hennessy Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
PRICE: $22 General Public  |  $18 Senior (65+)  |  $12 UNH ID Holder/Youth (17 & under)
TICKET INFO TBA

A troupe of players gather to help Jesus Christ tell the Gospel according to St. Matthew, turning a series of parables into an electric rock musical through a variety of games, pantomimes, musical styles, and a healthy dose of comedic timing. The captivating lyrics and music of Tony multi-award winner Stephen Schwartz's Godspell provides a lively retelling of Jesus' teachings along with his timeless and universal messages of love, tolerance, and joy. This production of Godspell will compare the outcries of the turbulent '70s to the societal struggles of the present, inviting the audience to contemplate the modern relevance of these well-known narratives.

Godspell-2012 Revised Version is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

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THE 2026 UNH DANCE COMPANY CONCERT

Directed by Assaf Benchetrit & Gay Nardone; Choreographed by Assaf Benchetrit, Susan Endrizzi, Mary Beth Marino and Gay Nardone
DATES: 2/19/26 at 7pm  |  2/20/26 at 7pm  |  2/21/26 at 2pm & 7pm  |  2/22/26 at 2pm
LOCATION: Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
PRICE: $22 General Public  |  $18 Senior (65+)  |  $12 UNH ID Holder/Youth (17 & under)
TICKET INFO TBA
SPECIAL MATINEE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS 2/18/25 at 10AM.  CONTACT THEATRE.DANCE@UNH.EDU FOR MORE INFO.

Description TBA

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THE WEDDING SINGER

                  Book by                        Music by              Lyrics by
Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy      Matthew Sklar      Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film
Written by Tim Herlihy
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Directed by Tom Alsip

DATES: 3/26/26 at 7pm  |  3/27/26 at 7pm  |  3/28/26 at 2pm & 7pm  |  3/29/26 at 2pm
LOCATION: Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
PRICE: $22 General Public  |  $18 Senior (65+)  |  $12 UNH ID Holder/Youth (17 & under)
TICKET INFO TBA

In a world of big hair, bright colors, and popped collars, The Wedding Singer takes us back to the wedding business of the 1980s. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer and wannabe rockstar, Robbie Hart, is shot through the heart when his fiancée leaves him at the altar. He takes it upon himself to ruin every wedding he plays until a waitress, Julia, wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is engaged to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a lifetime, he’ll lose the girl of his dreams forever.

The Wedding Singer is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

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LOST GIRL

By Kimberly Belflower
Directed by Raina Ames
DATES: 4/15/26 at 7pm  |  4/16/26 at 7pm  |  4/17/26 at 7pm  |  4/18/26 at 7pm  |  4/19/26 at 2pm
LOCATION: Hennessy Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
PRICE: $22 General Public  |  $18 Senior (65+)  |  $12 UNH ID Holder/Youth (17 & under)
TICKET INFO TBA

Long after returning from Neverland and watching Peter fly out her window, Wendy decides that she must find him again in order to move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love, lasting loss, and learning to stand in the center of your own story instead of the shadow of someone else’s, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character—the girl who had to grow up.

“Lost Girl” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

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ARTS ON THE ROAD

DATE: 11/12/25.  Time TBA
LOCATION: Portsmouth Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
PRICE: TBA
TICKET INFO TBA

Description TBA

 

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LUNA GOES TO MARS

Directed by Raina Ames
DATE: 5/3/26 at 2pm
LOCATION: Hennessy Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
PRICE: Free

Have you ever wanted to go to Mars? Well, spunky 11-year old aspiring astronaut named Luna shares that dream. For her science project, she wants to build a rocket to go to Mars. Her pessimistic older brother Neil doesn’t believe that she can do it, but Luna knows she can! Luna is determined to succeed using both her STEM knowledge along with lots of fuzzy encouragement from her pet hedgehog, Astro! Come and join the adventure as Luna proves to herself that working hard and using the inspiration of those women who have come before, she can achieve her greatest dreams!

STUDENT-GENERATED WORKS

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Student Showcase Performances

PRICE: $10 General Public  |  $5 UNH ID Holder/Youth (17 & under)
TICKET INFO TBA

  • Musical Theatre Cabaret: 12/2/25 at 7pm at the Seacoast Rep, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Aerial Dance Showcase (Featuring Level 1 Students) : 12/3/25 at 6:15pm in the Newman Dance Studio, New Hampshire Hall.
  • Aerial Dance Showcase (Featuring Level 2 Students): 12/3/25 at 7:30pm in the Newman Dance Studio, New Hampshire Hall.
  • Puppetry Showcase: 12/3/25 at 7pm in the Hennessy Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center.
  • Dance Showcase: 12/6/25 at 7pm.  Location TBA.
  • Ballet Showcase: 4/10/26 at 7:30pm in the Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center.
  • Musical Theatre Cabaret: 4/28/26 at 7pm in the Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center.
  • Aerial Dance Showcase (Featuring Level 1 Students) : 4/29/26 at 6:15pm in the Newman Dance Studio, New Hampshire Hall.
  • Aerial Dance Showcase (Featuring Level 2 Students): 4/29/26 at 7:30pm in the Newman Dance Studio, New Hampshire Hall.
  • Puppetry Showcase: 4/29/26 at 7pm in the Hennessy Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center.
  • Dance Showcase: 5/4/26 at 7pm in the Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center.
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Student Capstone Performances

PRICE: Free

  • December 5 and 6 (both at 7pm): Marissa Conroy, Juliana Desnoyers, Sabrina Martin
  • March 6 and 7 (both at 7pm): Noa Helquist, Erik Hilyard, Sophie Knickerbocker
  • May 1 and 2 (both at 6pm): Alexis Efstratiou, Al Nelson, Drew Wherry