2014-2015 performance schedule
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Emmylou HarrisLove Letters • The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour • Girls Night:
The Musical • Last Comic Standing Live Tour
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatValiant Veterans and the LiveLife Center present Faces of Freedom •
An Intimate Evening with Clint Black • Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible • Nosferatu: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer •
Opera Worcester presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance • The Standup Comedy of Kevin James • Mario Frangoulis: Simple Miracles with special guest artist
Mayeli Burguete from Mexico
Elf The Broadway MusicalSo You Think You Can Dance • Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons • Disney Live! presents
Mickey’s Music Festival • Shaping Sound • An Evening with Paul Anka • Warren Miller’s No Turning Back • Trace Adkins presents The Christmas Show • Pat Metheny Unity Group with Chris
Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Giulio Carmassi • The Nutcracker
A Christmas CarolMYTHBUSTERS: Behind the Myths Tour • The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live • Boston Pops
Esplanade Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert • Diane Kelley presents Holiday Spectacular 2014 • WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan
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Million Dollar QuartetSesame Street Live: Make A New Friend
Flashdance The MusicalThe Australian Bee Gees Show: A Multimedia Tribute Concert • Bill Cosby • Peter and the Wolf along with Hansel And
Gretel: Classic Tales Told Through Music and Dance • Wild Kratts: Live!
I Love Lucy® Live on StageDancing Pros: Live! Hosted by Alan Thicke, Featuring Chelsie Hightower • Sherlock, Jr. Silent Film
Featuring Buster Keaton, Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Frank Carroll presents An Evening with The Priests to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor • Stephen Dubner,
bestselling author of Freakonomics, Superfreakonomics and Think Like a Freak • The Price is Right Live • Adolphe Adam’s Giselle performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre • Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue
Adventure • Camelot • Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary Celebration
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20 Love Letters Sat, Sep 20, 2014 • 8 PM $45-$55 • VIP seats $85 Starring Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross. The notes, letters, and cards of a star-crossed
couple reveal their hopes, dreams, victories, and defeats over 50 years as they lead separate lives. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
24 The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour Wed, Sep 24, 2014 • 6:30 PM $29.50-$39.50 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! will bring more toe-tapping, laughter-inducing Wiggle-tastic
excitement with character favorites: Emma, Simon, Lachy, Anthony, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword.
26 Girls Night: The Musical Fri, Sep 26, 2014 • 8 PM $30-$42 The hilarious, feel-good comedy of five girlfriends on their wild night of karaoke returns
this fall.
27 Last Comic Standing Live Tour Sat, Sep 27, 2014 • 8 PM $27-$37 • VIP seats $112 Watch the Season 8 finalists of this Emmy-nominated laughfest perform live.
Get your tickets online at TheHanoverTheatre.org or call 877.571.SHOW(7469) and share the joy of Broadway, music and more!
Tue, Sep 23, 2014 • 7:30 PM
$39.50-$59.50Known for her eloquently straightforward
songwriting and expressive singing, the
13-time Grammy winner and Billboard
Century Award recipient continues her
tour with opener, Nathaniel Rateliff.
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03 Valiant Veterans and the LiveLife Center present Faces of Freedom
Fri, Oct 3, 2014 • 7:30 PM $25-$100 • VIP seats $130 A benefit concert to establish a wellness center and living community in MA for
combat veterans and their families suffering from the invisible wounds of war.
10 An Intimate Evening with Clint Black Fri, Oct 10, 2014 • 8 PM $39-$49 With over 30 chart-topping singles, including 22 number one hits, this prolific singer-
songwriter has long been heralded as one of country music’s brightest stars. Michaelis opens the show.
Generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank
15 Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible Wed, Oct 15, 2014 • 7:30 PM $29.50-$49.50 Believe the Impossible! Grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes,
escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers… all rolled up into a live show! Generously sponsored by United Bank
17 Nosferatu: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer
Fri, Oct 17, 2014 • 8 PM $20 A classic black and white horror film. Can a young real estate agent save his wife and his
town from Nosferatu?
18 Opera Worcester presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance
Sat, Oct 18, 2014 • 8 PM Adults $52-$62 • Students $25 Produced by Opera Worcester and performed by Opera Providence, this madcap ballet of
Victorian characters delights the whole family with its playfully jabbing social satire.
23 The Standup Comedy of Kevin James Thu, Oct 23, 2014 • 7:30 PM $38-$88 Best known for his roles in Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and the TV series King of Queens,
Kevin James returns to his roots in standup comedy.
25 Mario Frangoulis: Simple Miracles, with special guest artist Mayeli Burguete from Mexico
Sat, Oct 25, 2014 • 7 PM $52-$172 The world-renowned powerhouse Greek tenor will dazzle audiences with his electrifying
voice and stunning charisma, performing songs from an emotional repertoire of inspirational songs in five languages.
Oct 28 - Nov 2, 2014
$45 - $75One of the most enduring shows of all
time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
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DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family
musical about the trials and triumphs of
Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.
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04 So You Think You Can Dance Tue, Nov 4, 2014 • 7:30 PM $38-$78 • VIP packages $150-$330 The Top 10 finalists from the 11th season will be hitting the road this fall,
performing the season’s most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.
Generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group
05 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Wed, Nov 5, 2014 • 7:30 PM $62.50-$92.50 • VIP seats $128 FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS returns to Worcester singing all of their greatest hits,
including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and more. Made possible through the support of Herb Chambers Toyota-Hyundai of Auburn.
07 Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival Presented by YoKids Fri, Nov 7, 2014 • 4 PM & 7 PM $37-$67 Join Mickey Mouse and over 25 Disney characters as they jam out to the greatest Disney hits
remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, rock, country and more!
08 Shaping Sound Sat, Nov 8, 2014 • 8 PM $32-$62 An electrifying new show, originally seen on the reality television series All the Right Moves,
that features Emmy Award nominees and stars of So You Think You Can Dance.
09 An Evening with Paul Anka Sun, Nov 9, 2014 • 7 PM $49.50-$79.50 Best known for his chart-topping hits including “Lonely Boy,” “She’s a Lady,” “Having My
Baby,” and “Diana,” Paul Anka is back by popular demand! Made possible through the generous support of Mary C. DeFeudis
14 Warren Miller’s No Turning Back Fri, Nov 14, 2014 • 8 PM $20 Revel in the newest installment of ski films which pays homage to the 65 years of mountain
culture and adventure filmmaking. From beneath the blankets of powder in Niseko, Japan to the top of Greece’s Mount Olympus, the French Alps, and the Mom & Pop hills of Montana.
15 Trace Adkins presents The Christmas Show Sat, Nov 15, 2014 • 8 PM $43-$63 • VIP seats $125-$225 A reverent, family-friendly theatrical production, featuring songs from his Celtic Christmas
album, The King’s Gift. The show combines fireside story-telling with performances of classic carols.
16 Pat Metheny Unity Group with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Giulio Carmassi
Sun, Nov 16, 2014 • 5 PM $37-$57 With a body of work that includes compositions for solo guitar, small ensembles, large orchestras,
and ballet pieces, Pat Metheny continues to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of the guitar.
28 The Nutcracker Nov 28 – 30, 2014 $24-$36 Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester and the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra,
Tchaikovsky’s ballet jumpstarts the holiday season with the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and then enters a world of make believe as the nutcracker and other characters come to life.
Made possible through the support of presenting sponsor Commerce Bank and production sponsor Price Chopper
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Nov 21 - 23, 2014$39 - $69ELF The Broadway Musical is the
hilarious tale of Buddy, a young
orphan child who mistakenly crawls
into Santa’s bag of gifts and is
taken back to the North Pole.
Generously sponsored by
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Dec 19 - 28, 2014$14 - $52“God Bless us, everyone!” Continue our
family holiday tradition and start getting
in the holiday spirit with the 7th annual
spectacular production of Troy Siebels’
adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.
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02 MYTHBUSTERS: Behind the Myths Tour Tue, Dec 2, 2014 • 7:30 PM $38-$68 • VIP seats $125 Based on the popular Emmy-nominated series. Co-hosts Jamie Hyneman and
Adam Savage present demonstrations that take the audience behind the myths and explain how they decide which myths to bust.
03 The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live Wed, Dec 3, 2014 • 6:30 PM $39.50-$49.50 • VIP seats $149.50 Nickelodeon’s preschool music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning
TV series head back on the road, performing the band’s greatest hits including “Bananas,” “Here We Go” and a remixed version of “Great Day,” plus new songs including the pop classic, “Walk Like An Egyptian.”
05 Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert Fri, Dec 5, 2014 • 8 PM $55-$125 Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart return with their
sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Generously sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc.
07 Diane Kelley presents Holiday Spectacular 2014 Sun, Dec 7, 2014 • 1 PM & 6 PM $23-$32 A holiday show for all ages! An upbeat and fun variety show featuring some of
Worcester County’s finest singers, dancers and actors. Lots of holiday cheer, singing and dancing snowmen, reindeer, and hot chocolate for everyone!
17 WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 • 7:30 PM $46-$58 Join Brian O’Donovan for an enchanting night of Celtic music and dance, all to
celebrate the holiday season. Generously sponsored by United Bank
Get your tickets online at TheHanoverTheatre.org or call 877.571.SHOW(7469) and share the joy of Broadway, music and more!
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16 Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend Jan 16-18, 2015 $15-$42 • VIP Sunny Seats $67 Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends
welcome Chamki from India. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies!
Shows are added throughout the year, so sign up for our online newsletter and visit TheHanoverTheatre.org for a full
calendar of winter/spring shows
Jan 9 - 11, 2015$38 - $68The Tony ® Award-winning Broadway
musical, inspired by the true story of
the famed recording session where Sam
Phillips brought together icons Elvis
Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and
Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.
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Feb 13 - 15, 2015$44 - $74FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL tells the
inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex
Owens, Pittsburgh steel mill welder by
day and bar dancer by night with dreams
of one day becoming a professional
performer.Generously sponsored by UniBank
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04 The Australian Bee Gees Show: A Multimedia Tribute Concert Wed, Feb 4, 2015 • 7:30 PM $32 - $42 A multimedia theatrical concert experience that takes a nostalgic trip through the legacy
of the Bee Gees, celebrating over four decades of music, including ”Massachusetts” and “To Love Somebody” to “Stayin’ Alive” and “You Should Be Dancin’.”
06 Bill Cosby Fri, Feb 6, 2015 • 7:30 PM $43 - $75 A legend whose successes span five decades and virtually all media, BILL COSBY is quite
simply a national treasure with the unique ability to touch peoples’ hearts.
25 Peter and the Wolf along with Hansel and Gretel: Classic Tales Told Through Music and Dance
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 • 6 PM $20 WPI Student Orchestra and the Youth Ballet of Worcester Company (Ballet Arts Worcester),
collaborate to transform these well-known fairy tales so they jump from storybook pages to the stage. This production series invites children and parents along for an irresistible performance adventure.
28 Wild Kratts: Live! Sat, Feb 28, 2015 • 4 PM $25-$35 • VIP seats $45 Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, “come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts
story. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal ‘wow facts’ the Wild Kratts team rescues a helpless animal friend and returns her home “Living Free and in the Wild!”
Get your tickets online at TheHanoverTheatre.org or call 877.571.SHOW(7469) and share the joy of Broadway, music and more!
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Mar 6 - 8, 2015$33-$63I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the
brand-new hit stage show adapted
from the most beloved program in
television history! America’s favorite
foursome is live on stage and in color
for the very first time!
Generously sponsored by
Commerce Bank
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03 Dancing Pros: Live! Hosted by Alan Thicke, Featuring Chelsie Hightower Sun, Mar 1, 2015 • 7 PM $40-$65 • VIP seats $75 From Dancing With The Stars pros Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo, an unforgettable live
show that features pros from Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and dance champions from around the globe dancing off against each other… and YOU choose the winner!
15 Sherlock, Jr. Featuring Buster Keaton, Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer
Sun, Mar 15, 2015 • 2 PM $20 Widely regarded as one of the most visually inventive silent comedies ever made, Sherlock,
Jr. offers fast-paced slapstick as well as a brilliant deconstruction of the filmmaking process. Keaton stars as a movie theatre projectionist who dreams of becoming a super-sleuth.
27 Frank Carroll presents An Evening with The Priests to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor
Fri, Mar 27, 2015 • 7:30 PM $25-$45 Frs. Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy are amongst the most recognized
and successful acts in both the religious and secular worlds. They have sung to audiences that include the British Royal Family, the Irish President, and Pope Benedict XIV before a crowd of 80,000.
07 Stephen Dubner, bestselling author of Freakonomics, Superfreakonomics and Think Like a Freak
Tue, Apr 7, 2015 • 7:30 PM $26-$36 Enjoy hearing directly from this award-winning author, journalist, radio host and TV
personality. Presented by The Worcester Economic Club
11 The Price is Right Live Sat, Apr 11, 2015 • 7:30 PM $32.50-$52.50 • VIP seating $92.50 The hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the
chance to “Come On Down” to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show.
Made possible through the support of TD Bank
17 Adolphe Adam’s Giselle performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre Fri, Apr 17, 2015 • 8 PM $42-$53 • $25 for kids & students Presented by Music Worcester, the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s Giselle brings a sweeping
grace and beauty to this classic story with lavish sets, beautiful costumes and gifted principal dancers.
18 Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure Sat, Apri 18, 2015 • 2 PM $29-$39 Join Wilson, Koko and Brewster on the most traintastic day ever in CHUGGINGTON LIVE! It’s
the first day of Advanced Training and the trainees are eager to impress their mentors by mastering new roles that test their courage, speed and determination. Do the trainees have what it takes to fulfill their dreams of becoming heroes in Chug Patrol?
8 Camelot May 8 - 10, 2015 $38 - $68 Experience the story of CAMELOT like you’ve never seen it before! Intimate and fresh, never
has this story of passion, pageantry and betrayal been more captivating. Generously sponsored by Commerce Bank
27 Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary Celebration Sat, Jun 27, 2015 • 7:30 PM $45-$75 • VIP seats $105 A celebration of an incredible 10 year journey, this enchanting musical experience features
Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs in the group’s distinctive signature style.
Generously sponsored by Commerce Bank
Get your tickets online at TheHanoverTheatre.org or call 877.571.SHOW(7469) and share the joy of Broadway, music and more!
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THANK YOU to our sponsors:An Intimate Evening with Clint Black generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank
A Christmas Carol generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Frank Carroll presents An Evening with The Priests to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor
The Nutcracker made possible through the support of presenting sponsor Commerce Bank and production sponsor Price Chopper
I Love Lucy® Live On Stage generously sponsored by Commerce Bank
Camelot generously sponsored by Commerce Bank
Celtic Woman: Tenth Anniversary Celebration generously sponsored by Commerce Bank
An Evening with Paul Anka made possible through the support of Mary C. DeFeudis
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert generously sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc.
ELF The Broadway Musical generously sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons made possible through the support of Herb Chambers Toyota-Hyundai of Auburn
So You Think You Can Dance generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group
Price is Right Live made possible through the support of TD Bank
Flashdance The Musical generously sponsored by UniBank
Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible generously sponsored by United Bank
WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan generously sponsored by United Bank
An evening with Emmylou Harris generously sponsored by Unum
Stephen Dubner, bestselling author of Freakonomics, Superfreakonomics and Think Like a Freak presented by The Worcester Economic Club
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