Category Archives: Holidays in Worcester

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Behind the Scenes with Jeff Warren from Table Talk Pies

In honor of this Thursday’s Pi Day and our upcoming performances of Broadway’s Waitress, we’re partnering with Table Talk Pies for a “name that pie” contest. Plus, visit the Table Talk store on March 14 and tag #HanoverTheatre in your … Continue reading

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Five Things to Know: Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show so hot it carries its own health warning. Get your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations off to a piping hot start with tickets to see the Red Hot Chilli Pipers … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Bill Mootos from A Christmas Carol

Bill Mootos returns for his tenth season with The Hanover Theatre in A Christmas Carol. Recently he has appeared in “Mothers and Sons” with Shakespeare & Company, “The Salonnieres” at Greater Boston Stage Company, “Accomplice” at Saco River Theatre, and … Continue reading

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