Category Archives: Family-Friendly Shows
Spotlight on Steve Gagliastro from A Christmas Carol Reimagined
Steve Gagliastro began his journey at The Hanover Theatre more than a decade ago, but his history on Worcester stages spans as far back as back as the 5th grade, performing in the Worcester Public Schools. To my knowledge, he … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes with Annie Kerins and A Christmas Carol Reimagined
We’re throwing things back to the beginning of rehearsals for A Christmas Carol Reimagined as we look at what’s new this year in light of 2020 and what audiences can expect with our digital download and socially distanced in-person film … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes with Troy Siebels and A Christmas Carol Reimagined
We’re reinventing the holidays this season with A Christmas Carol Reimagined, available for digital download starting December 11, with tickets for socially distanced, in-person film screenings also on sale. Director of marketing and public relations, Lisa Condit, spoke with our … Continue reading
Actors in Masks, 2020
The first time I can recall seeing the iconic Comedy and Tragedy masks, known as Thalia and Melpomene, I was in the fifth grade looking at the cover art of a program for my big sister’s show at Sutton High … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes with Seth Wenig, Producer of Anastasia the Musical
Lisa Condit, director of marketing and pr for The Hanover Theatre, spoke with Seth Wenig, producer for Broadway’s Anastasia, which we recently announced will join our 2020-2021 Broadway Series. Read on for highlights from the interview, or listen to the … Continue reading
Fun Facts Behind Wonka’s Factory
Get ready for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Hanover Theatre with fun facts about the author and the musical inspired by his classic book. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells the story of Willy Wonka, world famous candy creator. … Continue reading
Recipe for a Perfect WASSAIL
As I write, we are putting all the final touches in place for our 2019 production of A Christmas Carol. This is my 11th year with the production and my 8th year writing for The Hanover Theatre Christmas Carol Blog! … Continue reading
Christmas Caroling Through the Years
There’s no denying Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol goes hand in hand with music. This story not only has “carol” in the title, Scrooge explicitly shuns a caroler for singing “God Rest You Merry Gentleman” outside his firm. The warehouse … Continue reading
Broadway Designers Transform The Nutcracker
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s annual production of The Nutcracker is undergoing a major transformation with the help of internationally recognized scenic designer Christine Peters and lighting designer Paul Miller. Audiences will be delighted, mesmerized and surprised by the design duo’s collaboration on The … Continue reading
Behind The Scenes with The Play That Goes Wrong
Lisa Condit spoke with Matt DiCarlo, director of The Play That Goes Wrong, coming to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts October 31 through November 3. Read on for highlights from the interview or listen to the … Continue reading