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 Glen Grusmark
Lisa Condit spoke with Glen Grusmark, who has been general manager at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts for a little over a year. Read on for highlights from the interview or listen to the full interview … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: J. Denali Herbert
This month we highlight 13-year-old J. Denali Herbert of Rutland, MA. Denali has taken a number of classes at The Hanover Theatre Conservatory, from Ballet to Improvisation. Read on to learn more about the seventh grader. Favorite Subject in School: Math … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Harrison Puntillo
For our second conservatory student spotlight, we highlight Harrison Puntillo, a 13-year-old eighth grader from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Harrison started as a student in the Pre-Teen Youth Summer Program and has since taken multiple conservatory classes during the year. What classes … Continue reading
Education Guide: Waitress
AGE ADVISORY: Due to some suggestive content, this show is not recommended for younger audiences. ABOUT THE SHOW: “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker. Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town … Continue reading
Education Guide: Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs
AGE ADVISORY: This show is appropriate for all ages. ABOUT THE SHOW: Created by Australian choreographer Dein Perry, “Tap Dogs” combines the strength and power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing. Set in the steelwork’s town … Continue reading
Education Guide: On Your Feet!
AGE ADVISORY: This show is appropriate for all ages. ABOUT THE SHOW: Her voice, his vision, their story. From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover … Continue reading
Education Guide: “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”
AGE ADVISORY: “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” is recommended for ages eight and older. Children under the age of four are not permitted. ABOUT THE SHOW: Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. The Greek … Continue reading
Education Guide: “ELF The Musical”
AGE ADVISORY: This Broadway musical is based on the PG-rated film and includes similar content. If you think the movie is inappropriate for your child, the musical is likely inappropriate, as well. The musical is suitable for all ages, but … Continue reading
Education Guide: “Finding Neverland”
AGE ADVISORY: “Finding Neverland” is appropriate for all ages ABOUT THE SHOW: Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out … Continue reading