Category Archives: Features
Getting the joke: A look at the humor of “Something Rotten!”
The laugh lines in the Broadway hit “Something Rotten!” flow from different sources. Some laughs come at the expense of William Shakespeare (Adam Pascal), the rock star of his day, here played as a world-weary writer who finds being famous … Continue reading
The musicals within “A Musical”
Night after night, the fifth number in the hit show “Something Rotten!” earns an early standing ovation. It’s called “A Musical,” sung by unreliable soothsayer Thomas Nostradamus as he explains to baffled Elizabethan-era writer Nick Bottom what the next big … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes with Marianne Felice
Lisa Condit spoke with Dr. Marianne Felice, the new chair of the board of directors at The Hanover Theatre. Dr. Felice is also the first female board chair at the theatre. Read on from highlights from their WCRN AM 830 … Continue reading
Dear Mr. Dickens
Twelve-year-old Owen Fitzpatrick of Hopkinton placed first in Massachusetts for the 2017 Library of Congress “Letters About Literature” contest. As we open our 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol,” we couldn’t be more excited to share with you this … Continue reading
Building a new “Future”
This week we begin our last leg of rehearsals for the 10th Anniversary Production of “A Christmas Carol.” It’s an extremely exciting time, taking our first steps on the set. It also marks the first time many will meet our … Continue reading
Jeremy Lawrence reflects on a sensory-friendly “Christmas Carol”
We’re proud to offer a sensory-friendly performance of “A Christmas Carol” on December 17 at 11 AM, for which we lessen special effects, provide quiet areas and ensure a judgment-free environment. Read on for reflections on this unique performance from actor … Continue reading
Meet Laura D. DeGiacomo, The Hanover Theatre’s perfect 10!
It’s been an incredibly productive first week of rehearsals for our 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol.” There are many familiar favorites back in the cast such as Jeremy Lawrence (Scrooge) and Kathy St. George (Mrs. Fezziwig), as well … Continue reading
Ten favorite Christmas Carol memories
In celebration of our 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol,” we’re looking back at ten of our favorite memories from the past ten years. Join us December 15-23 for this year’s production, and keep an eye out for more … Continue reading
Five reasons you NEED to see Bright Star in Worcester this Spring
We recently sent our digital media assistant Harmony Wheeler to see “Bright Star” in the final weekend of its opening run in Los Angeles. Read on for her “bright” review of the show and find out five reasons why you … Continue reading
A Broadway season of love at The Hanover Theatre
“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?” How do you measure a year? In the memories you make? The … Continue reading