Alton Brown News

A glorious holiday tradition returns to Worcester when The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts presents its annual production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Thanksgiving weekend, November 23 through November 25. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, July 10 at 10 a.m.

Flashback to the music, fashion and moments you can't forget from the '90s. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical plays at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on May 4 for one performance only at 8 pm. Tickets go now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, November 13 at 10 am.

Burgers, Brew & 'Que returns with an all-new season this month as Michael Symon continues his country-wide tour for the best BBQ out there Tuesdays at 9pmET/6pmPT. Alton Brown continues to remix and reload classic episodes on Good Eats: Reloaded Mondays at 9pmET/6pmPT. On Fridays at 10pmET/7pmPT Brenda Nibley and Alisha Nuttal create magnificent cookie creations perfect for the holidays on new episodes of Holiday Cookie Builds, followed on Friday, December 21st at 10pmET/7pmPT by Extreme Cake Makers, which is serving up beautiful holiday cakes that will be sure to impress. Also catch new episodes of Food: Fact or Fiction?, Iron Chef, Late Nite Eats and Man Fire Food. CookingChannelTV.com is here to help you this holiday season with recipes and entertaining tips. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Food Network is serving up fresh and fun holiday episodes this December all month long. On Sunday, December 16th at 9pm, the gingerbread artists of Holiday Gingerbread Showdown pull out all the stops for the exciting season finale, and Holiday Baking Championship crowns the most impressive festive baker on Monday, December 17th at 9pm. Then, at 10pm competitors wow host Eddie Jackson and the judges with 3D displaysin hopes of winning the ultimate prize on the season finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge. The edible architecture is next level at the 25th annual National Gingerbread Competition as seen on the holiday special Gingerbread Giants 2 premiering Sunday, December 23rd at 9pm. On Monday, December 24th at 9pm, former Holiday Baking Championship competitors return for redemption on the 'Homecoming Special'episode. Also in primetime, don't miss premieres and themed episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple-D Nation. In daytime, Ina Garten invites special guests Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall and John DeLucaover for a special Mary Poppins episode of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Sunday, December 9th at 12:30pm. Also catch premieres and holiday episodes including Crazy Christmas Cakes, Giada's Holiday Handbook, Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, Martina's Table, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up holiday recipes, videos and how-tos that will help you impress your guests. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

The heart-thumping, high-energy music of Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin returns to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Today, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, July 24 at 10 a.m.

Australia's most successful theatrical export, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs, comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts April 11-14 for six performances only. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 30 at 10 am. Part of The Hanover Theatre's 10th Anniversary Broadway Series, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs is generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group and Commerce Bank.

As the star of E! Entertainment's hit television show "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry," Tyler Henry uses his unique gift to help countless people acquire closure, comfort and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. Henry brings his brand new, live show to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8 pm. Tyler Henry - The Hollywood Medium features Henry discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life, and also includes a multi-media video presentation, live readings and interactive audience Q&A. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 26 at 10 am.

Preschoolers will be whisked away on magical culinary adventures in Nickelodeon's brand-new CG-animated series, Butterbean's Café, premiering Monday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. (ET/PT), in the Nick Jr. preschool block. The series (40 episodes), which centers on a fairy named Butterbean and her adventures running her neighborhood café and bakery, will feature guest voice appearances by top celebrity chefs and culinary experts: Richard Blais (Top Chef, Guy's Grocery Games), Alton Brown (Good Eats, Iron Chef America), Carla Hall (The Chew, Top Chef), Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef), Giada De Laurentiis (Giada at Home) and Rachael Ray (The Rachael Ray Show). Created by Robert Scull and Jonny Belt (Bubble Guppies), Butterbean's Café showcases creative cooking and features a curriculum with social-emotional lessons that highlight kindness and gratitude, and leadership skills. Following its U.S. launch, Butterbean's Café will roll out on Nickelodeon's international channels and branded blocks throughout 2019.

Enter the Nutcracker's magical world and create special memories for your child with a favorite holiday tradition at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Cookies and Tea with Clara from The Nutcracker returns on Sunday, November 4, sponsored by Wicked Good Cookies.

Cooking Channel is serving up an exciting slate of new and returning shows this November, just in time for your holiday gathering. Brenda Nibley and Alisha Nuttall are friends and business partners who are known in Salt Lake City for transforming their clients' extravagant requests into edible works of art and now they are sharing their talents on a new season of Holiday Cookie Builds premiering Friday, November 9th at 10pmET/7pmPT. Just when the weather starts to cool down, Roger Mooking starts to heat up on a new season of Man Fire Food on Wednesday, November 28th at 9pmET/6pmPT. Also catch new episodes of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Cheap Eats, Extreme Cake Makers, Food: Fact or Fiction?, Good Eats: Reloaded, Iron Chef, Late Nite Eats and Man's Greatest Food. CookingChannelTV.com is here to help you this Thanksgiving with delicious new recipes to share with family and friends. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Bring your family and their best problem solving skills, and help Peg and Cat on their latest adventure. Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids show 'Peg + Cat,' Peg + Cat LIVE! comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 10 at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 am.

Eric Carle's story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has delighted generations of readers and sold more than 43 million copies worldwide since 1969. Now Eric Carle's creations "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other favorite characters are making their way from the page to the stage in a one-of-a-kind, live production. Generously sponsored by Amica Insurance, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 4, with limited tickets available for a 10 am student matinee and a 6 pm open to the public. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 am.

With a career that encompasses five Grammy Awards, numerous chart successes and personal and professional accolades, as well as collaborations with some of the world's most prominent artists, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music. The singer brings his Season of Peace: Holiday & Hits Tour to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on December 6 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 28 at 10 am.

Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical set to soar on tour this fall, will be making its way to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Wednesday, January 2 - Sunday, January 6. One of seven shows in The Hanover Theatre's 10th Anniversary Broadway Series, Finding Neverland is generously sponsored by Commerce Bank, a division of Berkshire Bank. Tickets are now on sale.

Alton Brown is revisiting the Good Eats library and renovating some classic episodes by adding new scenes, new science and new recipes. The result: Good Eats: Reloaded premieres Monday, October 15th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel. The thirteen-episode series is both a celebration and update of favorite Good Eats moments, complete with Alton's signature humor and smart spin on food. And in true Good Eats fashion, fans can also expect cameras where they ought not be.

Young fans and their families are in store for adventure on the creature trail when the world-famous Kratt Brothers bring their all-new stage adventure Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0: Activate Creature Power! to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 6 at 1 pm and 4:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the public on Friday, September 21 at 10 am.

Enjoy an entire weekend of films created for, by and about the LGBTQ+ community when qFLIX Worcester: New England's LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Thursday, October 11 through Sunday, October 15. Tickets are on sale now.

Due to a medical issue, The Temptations and The Four Tops at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, generously sponsored by Chacharone Properties, has been rescheduled from Friday, September 21 to Sunday, October 28 at 6 pm. Tickets and parking vouchers for the original date will be honored on the new date. Ticket holders who cannot attend the new date can call 877.571.SHOW (7469) or stop by the box office at 2 Southbridge St. to arrange a refund.

Two legendary performers teamed up to release an album ahead of their individual shows this fall at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Tony Bennett and Diana Krall celebrate their shared love of the music of George and Ira Gershwin on their new collaborative album, "Love is Here to Stay," set for wide release on September 14. Audiences can see them each perform live on The Hanover Theatre stage. Tony Bennett: 10th Anniversary Performance and Gala is on Friday, September 28 at 7:30 pm and Diana Krall: Turn Up The Quiet World Tour 2018 comes to the theatre on Saturday, October 6 at 8 pm.

Following a successful and crowd-pleasing 2018 engagement, Neil Berg is back with an all new lineup of hits! Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part 2 comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8 pm. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, September 11 at 10 am.