Johnson Hall is proud to provide the Kennebec River Valley and the surrounding towns with a state-of-the-art performing arts center showcasing music, theater, entertainment and more! We're currently undergoing fundraising for a brand new, state-of-the-art theater and renovations to the second and third floors that will attract world-class talent for years to come.
From humble beginnings as a livery stable in 1864, Johnson Hall has become a hub of entertainment in Kennebec County. As the oldest opera house in the state of Maine, Johnson Hall has provided residents and visitors with a range of plays, movies, concerts, and other arts over the last 150+ years. Despite its storied history, Johnson Hall is committed to staying with the times.
From humble beginnings as a livery stable in 1864, Johnson Hall has become a hub of entertainment in Kennebec County. As the oldest opera house in the state of Maine, Johnson Hall has provided residents and visitors with a range of plays, movies, concerts, and other arts over the last 150+ years. Despite its storied history, Johnson Hall is committed to staying with the times.
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The mission of the Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center is to promote, create and inspire artistic excellence through the presentation of world-class entertainment and professional performing arts education and to drive cultural and economic growth for our community.
Johnson Hall got its start in 1864 when owner Benjamin Johnson was determined to convert his modest livery stable into a performance hall that would attract patrons from all around the area.From concerts to speakers, masquerades to graduations, and even roller skating, Johnson Hall has hosted a variety of events and performances during its storied time.
Johnson Hall got its start in 1864 when owner Benjamin Johnson was determined to convert his modest livery stable into a performance hall that would attract patrons from all around the area.From concerts to speakers, masquerades to graduations, and even roller skating, Johnson Hall has hosted a variety of events and performances during its storied time.
Annual gifts, whether large or small, have true power. They are integral to Johnson Hall's character, and through the Annual Fund, everyone who loves Johnson Hall can contribute in a real way to strengthen and enrich performing arts programs for children and adults, and preserve the historic theater.
Johnson Hall believes that the arts are an essential part of life and they naturally enrich all those who participate in them. We are dedicated to helping young people find what sparks their interest in the performing arts and giving them the best possible instruction to guide them along the way. Spark offers three different classes that range from beginner to advanced to meet the needs of students with a variety of skill levels.
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Michael Cyr
Oct 02, 2020
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Aug 03, 2020
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Jason Tardy
Jan 08, 2020
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Jeff Chetkauskas
Nov 06, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
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Monica Theriault
Nov 03, 2018
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Chris Douglas
Sep 18, 2017
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Paul Hunt
Aug 18, 2016
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A small but amazing theatre space. The staff cares about local arts and it shows. I have performed here and also been an audience member. I was even fortunate enough to be given a private tour of the MUCH larger theatre upstairs they are currently raising money to refurbish. If you get the chance to see anything here: DO IT!
Jenna M.
Jun 27, 2007
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