Stage Whispers

<p>A century ago Claremont New Hampshire was a cultural mecca-a destination which drew performers from as far off as Boston and Montreal-and spectators from everywhere in between.</p><p><br></p><p>Imagine if the popular bands of today were to make Claremont New Hampshire a tour stop if your favorite A-list actors stopped by the local cinema for an appearance or your favorite sports stars played right here in town.</p><p><br></p><p>So it was for a period of time right here in our fair city.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Claremont Opera House</strong> was a huge draw to big names to be sure but other venues in Claremont drew celebrities as well. A few of these places exist today in altered form and many of them are gone. None of these venues stand as tall as proud and as well preserved as the Claremont Opera House.</p>