Behind the Scenes with Owen and Carolyn Fitzpatrick

Owen Fitzpatrick

Lisa Condit spoke with student Owen Fitzpatrick and his mother, Carolyn.  Owen has been a guest blogger for The Hanover Theatre, and Carolyn is a Broadway subscriber and Franklin Square Society member. Read on for highlights from the interview, or … Continue reading

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Getting to know a different time and culture

The King and I

Student blogger Owen Fitzpatrick returns to give us his take on clashing cultures and a modern perspective in light of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I,” playing now through Sunday, May 20 at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing … Continue reading

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“RENT” inspires a new generation

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour

Owen Fitzpatrick returns with a new essay on social change inspired by Broadway’s “RENT,” playing at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts April 5-8, 2018. We’re proud to announce that Owen has won the Library of Congress essay contest for … Continue reading

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The story behind the music

Owen Fitzpatrick returns with a new essay on where good music comes from. Read on to find out why Owen is excited to see “Jersey Boys” this weekend, then check out his thought-provoking letter to Mr. Dickens and his essay on … Continue reading

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Shakespeare for kids

Some of you may remember young Owen Fitzpatrick from his thought-provoking letter to Mr. Dickens last Christmas. The promising student returns to The Hanover Theatre this week to see Broadway’s “Something Rotten!” and took a moment to reflect on why … Continue reading

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Parent Guide: The King and I

Anna Leonowens

AGE ADVISORY: “The King and I” is recommended for ages 8 and older. ABOUT THE SHOW: Set in 1860s Bangkok, “The King and I” tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the king of Siam and Anna … Continue reading

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Parent Guide: Bright Star

Steve Martin and Edie Brickel

AGE ADVISORY: “Bright Star” contains some mature themes that may be more appropriate and relevant to pre-teens and older. ABOUT THE SHOW: Inspired by a real event, “Bright Star” tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the … Continue reading

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Parent Guide: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour

AGE ADVISORY: This production addresses challenging social issues and includes some sexual content and language (including the F-word) that makes it appropriate for pre-teens and older. ABOUT THE SHOW: A re-imagining of Puccini’s 1896 classic opera “La Bohème,” “RENT” follows … Continue reading

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Parent Guide: Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

AGE ADVISORY: “Jersey Boys” contains authentic, “profane Jersey language” and is recommended for ages 12 and older. ABOUT THE SHOW: Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony® Award-winning true-life … Continue reading

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Parent Guide: Something Rotten!

Adam Pascal in Something Rotten!

AGE ADVISORY: “Something Rotten!” is appropriate for audiences eight years and older. Parents may wish to do additional research before taking their younger children. ABOUT THE SHOW: This hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers … Continue reading

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