Rodgers And Hammerstein's Cinderella Hits Prescott Park's Outdoor Stage in Portsmouth, NH

There's something special about watching live theater under an open sky.

Instead of sitting inside a movie theater, imagine spreading out a blanket, feeling the evening breeze coming off the Piscataqua River, and watching a talented cast bring a classic story to life.

That's exactly what makes the Prescott Park Arts Festival one of my favorite New Hampshire summer traditions!

This season, you can catch Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella, directed by Tom Alsip. Tom is the UNH Director of the Musical Theatre Program and is back for his 5th summer in the park. He is joined by Mary Beth Marino as Choreographer and Breanne Battey, the production’s Music Director. The trio have worked on previous productions such as Legally Blonde the Musical and Disney's Freaky Friday.

According to Prescott Park Arts Festival, the production is a new adaptation that features beloved songs like "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible," and "Ten Minutes Ago" while offering a fresh Broadway adaptation of the timeless fairy tale.

The Festival recently shared on Facebook, "Our cast is so excited to be back for a 4 show weekend of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella... Join us this weekend... to see this amazing cast in this beautiful show!"

What I love most about experiences like this is that they create memories you simply can't get from watching television at home. Kids get to experience live performers just a few feet away, parents get an evening outdoors, and everyone shares in the magic together.

Supporting local arts is about more than buying a ticket or making a donation. It's about investing in the artists, musicians, performers, and volunteers who help make New Hampshire's communities so vibrant.

For more than 50 years, Prescott Park Arts Festival has been bringing family-friendly performances to the Seacoast, making live theater accessible in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings in the state.

If you're looking for a memorable family outing this summer, this is one tradition that's well worth adding to your calendar.

DETAILS FROM THE FESTIVALS WEBSITE:

Dates and Times:

"Running most Thursdays through Sundays at 7 pm from June 19th – August 9th

Matinees will be on July 5th and July 25th at 1 pm

American Sign Language-supported performances will be on Sunday, June 28; Thursday, July 9; Saturday, July 18, all at 7 pm; and the matinee on Saturday, July 25 at 1 pm

Dates and times subject to change"

Reservations
"Table and blanket reservations are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2026 season.

Please Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance.

Table reservations seat four.

Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.

See you in the park!"