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At The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, we remain 100% committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone feels safe, welcome and valued.
Our Commitment to DEIBWhether you’re drawn to the magic of Broadway, the artistry of dance, or the power of theatre created right here in Worcester, a subscription offers the best way to experience it all.
25/26 Series SubscriptionsNew to The Hanover Theatre? We want to ensure you have a great experience before, during and after your visit.
Explore Our New Visitor GuideAt The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, we remain 100% committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone feels safe, welcome and valued.
Our Commitment to DEIBWhether you’re drawn to the magic of Broadway, the artistry of dance, or the power of theatre created right here in Worcester, a subscription offers the best way to experience it all.
25/26 Series SubscriptionsNew to The Hanover Theatre? We want to ensure you have a great experience before, during and after your visit.
Explore Our New Visitor GuideAt The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, we remain 100% committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone feels safe, welcome and valued.
Our Commitment to DEIBUpcoming Events
Fri
12
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Sep 12, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Tue
13
Historic & Architectural Tour
Go behind the scenes at The Hanover Theatre and learn about its unique history and design on this 2-hour walking…
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Main Stage
Sun
18
THTC presents Spring Reflection 2025
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s end of year Spring Reflection showcase reflects back on what our students have…
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Main Stage
Sun
25
Safety Last!: Silent Film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Safety Last! is widely celebrated as one of the greatest comedies in film history. This classic American silent…
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Main Stage
Fri
13
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadowcasting by Teseracte Players
Born out of audience partici…pation, this organic expression of the film’s central theme, evolved into full…
Friday, Jun 13, 2025
Main Stage
Fri
27
VOYAGE – Celebrating the Music of Journey
Voyage takes you back to the ’80s era when the timeless music of Journey ruled the airwaves. The talent of these…
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
10
Straight No Chaser SUMMER: THE 90’s PART 2
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing…
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
17
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring aNova Brazil
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by aNova Brazil on the Bank…
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Thu
24
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring FM Collective
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by FM Collective on the Bank…
Thursday, Jul 24, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
25
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Summer Program Session I presents Guys & Dolls
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high…
Friday, Jul 25 – 26, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
31
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Lee Ross
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Lee Ross on the Bank of…
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Thu
07
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Mamadou
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Mamadou on the Bank of…
Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
08
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Aug 08, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Sat
09
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Pre-Teen Youth Summer Program presents Guys & Dolls Jr.
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high…
Saturday, Aug 09, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
14
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Twisted Pine
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Twisted Pine on the Bank…
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
15
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Summer Program Session II presents Guys & Dolls
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high…
Friday, Aug 15 – 16, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
21
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Holdin’ Back the 60’s
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Holdin’ Back The 60’s on…
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Sat
23
Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour
Williams’ show offers a fresh perspective on life’s quirks, cleverly navigating through his experiences as a…
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
28
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Rippopotamus
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Rippopotamus on the Bank…
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
29
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Aug 29, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
12
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Sep 12, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Tue
13
Historic & Architectural Tour
Go behind the scenes at The Hanover Theatre and learn about its unique history and design on this 2-hour walking…
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Main Stage
Sun
18
THTC presents Spring Reflection 2025
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s end of year Spring Reflection showcase reflects back on what our students have…
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Main Stage
Sun
25
Safety Last!: Silent Film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Safety Last! is widely celebrated as one of the greatest comedies in film history. This classic American silent…
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Main Stage
Fri
13
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadowcasting by Teseracte Players
Born out of audience partici…pation, this organic expression of the film’s central theme, evolved into full…
Friday, Jun 13, 2025
Main Stage
Fri
27
VOYAGE – Celebrating the Music of Journey
Voyage takes you back to the ’80s era when the timeless music of Journey ruled the airwaves. The talent of these…
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
10
Straight No Chaser SUMMER: THE 90’s PART 2
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing…
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
17
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring aNova Brazil
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by aNova Brazil on the Bank…
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Thu
24
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring FM Collective
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by FM Collective on the Bank…
Thursday, Jul 24, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
25
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Summer Program Session I presents Guys & Dolls
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high…
Friday, Jul 25 – 26, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
31
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Lee Ross
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Lee Ross on the Bank of…
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Thu
07
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Mamadou
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Mamadou on the Bank of…
Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
08
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Aug 08, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Sat
09
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Pre-Teen Youth Summer Program presents Guys & Dolls Jr.
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high…
Saturday, Aug 09, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
14
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Twisted Pine
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Twisted Pine on the Bank…
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
15
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Summer Program Session II presents Guys & Dolls
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high…
Friday, Aug 15 – 16, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
21
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Holdin’ Back the 60’s
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Holdin’ Back The 60’s on…
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Sat
23
Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour
Williams’ show offers a fresh perspective on life’s quirks, cleverly navigating through his experiences as a…
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
Main Stage
Thu
28
Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Rippopotamus
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Rippopotamus on the Bank…
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
29
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Aug 29, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Fri
12
Salsa Lessons on the Plaza
Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors -…
Friday, Sep 12, 2025
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
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