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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Parent Guide: Cabaret

AGE ADVISORY: This production includes strong sexual content and is recommended for adults only, but it can be perfect for a parents’ night out! ABOUT THE SHOW: Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and … Continue reading

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Parent Guide: A Christmas Story, The Musical

AGE ADVISORY:   This production is appropriate for all ages. ABOUT THE SHOW: “A Christmas Story, The Musical” chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams. Chock-full of delightful songs … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes with Bartlett Sher

Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I

Lisa Condit spoke with Worcester’s “true celebrity,” Bartlett Sher, director of a stunning production of “The King and I” coming to The Hanover Theatre next spring. Read on for highlights from the September 9 WCRN interview, or listen to the … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes with The Fab Four

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

Lisa Condit spoke with Ron Mcneil of “The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute,” coming to The Hanover Theatre on Saturday, September 23. Read on for highlights from the August 26 WCRN interview, or listen to the full interview below. Lisa: … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes with The Nutcracker auditions

Lisa Condit spoke with The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s new dance director, Jennifer Agbay, about this weekend’s “Nutcracker” auditions. You may recognize Jen’s vivacious personality and talent from her work with Ballet Arts Worcester, which is in the process of merging … Continue reading

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Top 10 reasons to take a performing arts class

The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts

We’re gearing up for our conservatory open house on September 6 and wanted to share the excitement! Read on for ten ways the conservatory can meet your needs and passions. Then email education@thehanovertheatre.org or call Kelly at 508.471.1765 to RSVP for our … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes with qFlix

qFlix LGBTQ Film Festival New England

Lisa Condit spoke with James Duggan of qFlix: New England’s LGBTQ Film Festival. The WCRN interview originally aired Saturday, August 19. Listen to the full interview below or scroll down to read highlights. Lisa: I can’t tell you how excited … Continue reading

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