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THE HANOVER THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

2 Southbridge St
Worcester, MA 01608



Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE


by R. Scott Reedy - February 24, 2026

At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions....

Review: 15TH ANNUAL 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Company


by Marc Savitt - February 16, 2026

In the past, I have compared the 10x10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL to dining at a Tapas restaurant, and it is. The production offers theatre goers a variety of content in small sized servings, to explore, share, and shake off a bit of mid-winter blues in anticipation of the bountiful season ahead. You may see...

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Actors' Shakespeare Project


by R. Scott Reedy - February 16, 2026

Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women” has proven so enduringly popular since it was first published in 1868 that it has been turned into two plays, a musical, an opera, 11 different feature films and TV movies, three Japanese anime versions, and even a 12-part Korean streaming series....

Review: A Startling THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater


by R. Scott Reedy - February 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater?...

Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre


by R. Scott Reedy - January 30, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...

Review: A Thrilling JOB at SpeakEasy Stage Company


by R. Scott Reedy - January 23, 2026

What did our critic think of JOB at Roberts Studio Theatre?...

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Gorgeously Sung at the Citizens Opera House


by R. Scott Reedy - January 11, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?...

Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall


by R. Scott Reedy - January 06, 2026

Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice....

Review: A Taut IS THIS A ROOM at Apollinaire Theatre Company


by R. Scott Reedy - January 04, 2026

What did our critic think of IS THIS A ROOM at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...

Review: American Repertory Theater's World Premiere is a Musical WONDER


by R. Scott Reedy - December 31, 2025

What did our critic think of WONDER at American Repertory Theater?...

Past Shows

Masters of Illusion
Masters of Illusion
Oct 6

Starring the worlds greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before - filled with modern illusions and arts...

Menopause The Musical®
Menopause The Musical®
Jun 25

Come join our sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night...

The Band's Visit
The Band's Visit
Jun 16 – Jun 19, 2022

This show, originally scheduled for November 11-14, 2021, is now scheduled for June 16-19, 2022. In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town thats...

The Prom
The Prom
Apr 28 – May 1, 2022

THE PROM is the joyous Broadway hit that New York Magazine calls smart and big-hearted and The New York Times declares a Critics Pick! Its...

Anastasia
Anastasia
Apr 14 – Apr 17, 2022

Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical, Anastasia, is on a journey to Worcester at last!From the Tony Award-winning creators of...

Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group
Apr 7 – Apr 10, 2022

More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group, and now its your turn! Blue...

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2022

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what...

Straight No Chaser: Back in the High Life
Straight No Chaser: Back in the High Life
Mar 30

If the phrase male a cappella group conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied...

Cats
Cats
Mar 3 – Mar 6, 2022

Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, "Memory. Winner of...

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part 3
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part 3
Feb 5

On the heels of a successful and crowd-pleasing 2019 engagement, Neil Berg is back with another lineup of hits! With a cast consisting of stars...

2021 Boston Pops Holiday Tour
2021 Boston Pops Holiday Tour
Dec 3

Join the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the...

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
Dec 1

International singing superstar Sarah Brightman is the worlds biggest-selling soprano. She pioneered the classical crossover music movement and is famed for possessing a vocal range...

Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
Dec 1

International singing superstar Sarah Brightman is the worlds biggest-selling soprano. She pioneered the classical crossover music movement and is famed for possessing a vocal range...

Brian Regan New Date
Brian Regan New Date
Nov 17

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree, Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country, with Vanity Fair calling Brian the funniest...

Get The Led Out
Get The Led Out
Nov 6

Get The Led Out will not disappoint! Rock out with the passion and fury that only Get The Led Out delivers to the blues-soaked, groove-driven...

Escape to Margaritaville
Escape to Margaritaville
Oct 21 – Oct 24, 2021

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all, and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy...

Shen Yun
Shen Yun
Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2021

A global sensation returns! After sold-out performances last season, Shen Yun is back with a brand-new production. Watch ancient legends, heavenly realms and modern tales...

WBUR presents An Evening With David Sedaris
WBUR presents An Evening With David Sedaris
Sep 27

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of Americas pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through...

Jazz at Sunset featuring The Shaboo All-Stars
Jazz at Sunset featuring The Shaboo All-Stars
Aug 27

The Hanover Theatre, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and WICN 90.5 FM are pleased to announce a safe and socially distanced return of Jazz at...

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Aug 4 – Aug 22, 2021

The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) will perform on the steps of city hall and the Worcester Common this August through a partnership with the...

The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Aug 13 – Aug 14, 2021

Rodgers and Hammersteins first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory...

The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Jul 13 – Jul 14, 2021

Rodgers and Hammersteins first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory...

Shen Yun
Shen Yun
May 1 – May 2, 2021

5,000 years of Chinese music and dance, in one night! - The New York TimesExtraordinary experience! - Cate Blanchett, Academy Award-winning actressA global sensation returns!...

Straight No Chaser: The Open Bar Tour
Straight No Chaser: The Open Bar Tour
Apr 2

If the phrase male a cappella group conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied...

GBH presents A Virtual St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan
GBH presents A Virtual St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan
Mar 11

For 17 years, A St. Patricks Day Celtic Sojourn has entertained and enlightened audiences throughout New England during the month of March. A magnificent lineup...

A Christmas Carol Reimagined Video On Demand
A Christmas Carol Reimagined Video On Demand
Dec 11 – Dec 31, 2020

In a compelling departure from The Hanover Theatres annual mainstage production, 2020s A Christmas Carol Reimagined features a small band of players who sneak into...

A Christmas Carol Reimagined Screenings at the BrickBox
A Christmas Carol Reimagined Screenings at the BrickBox
Dec 15 – Dec 23, 2020

In a compelling departure from The Hanover Theatres annual mainstage production, 2020s A Christmas Carol Reimagined features a small band of players who sneak into...

The Hip Hop Nutcracker Livestream
The Hip Hop Nutcracker Livestream
Dec 19

A holiday mash-up for the whole family directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts...

Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE! Virtually
Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE! Virtually
Dec 18

The Jim Brickmans Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before.Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the...

Warren Miller's Future Retro
Warren Miller's Future Retro
Nov 7 – Nov 9, 2020

If there is one thing you can always count on, even in a year like 2020, it is Warren Miller's annual ski film. And this...

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Stream of Consciousness
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Stream of Consciousness
Oct 18 – Oct 30, 2020

Improv legends and "Whose Line is it Anyway?" veterans Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood unleash a wild, comedic ride with Stream of Consciousness, an all-new...

Livestream: An Evening of New York Songs and Stories with Suzanne Vega
Livestream: An Evening of New York Songs and Stories with Suzanne Vega
Oct 7

In celebration of her just-released, career-spanning album, "An Evening of New York Songs and Stories" (out now on Amanuensis/Cooking Vinyl), Suzanne Vega will play a...

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