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May 13, 2013
By Peter Landsdowne TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER
Ring-a-ding-ding! Those were the watchwords Sunday afternoon at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 2 Southbridge St. as Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show pulled into the city for a concert that was originally scheduled for Feb. 9 but was snowed out.
Ring-a-ding-ding! Those were the watchwords Sunday afternoon at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 2 Southbridge St. as Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show pulled into the city for a concert that was originally scheduled for Feb. 9 but was snowed out.
'Simpatico' is masterful in its deception
May 9, 2013
By Paul Kolas TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER
Sam Shepard's “Simpatico” overflows with the stench of deception, moral depravity and good old-fashioned greed.
Sam Shepard's “Simpatico” overflows with the stench of deception, moral depravity and good old-fashioned greed.
'Spank' pokes fun at 'Fifty Shades'
May 9, 2013
By Bonnie J. Toomey, FITCHBURG SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE CORRESPONDENT
Michelle Vezilj will portray Tasha Woode in the parody "Spank," a slapstick response to the popular "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy by E.L. James, at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester this weekend.
Michelle Vezilj will portray Tasha Woode in the parody "Spank," a slapstick response to the popular "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy by E.L. James, at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester this weekend.
50 Shades of Grey? Kind of.
May 1, 2013
By Tine Roycroft PULSE MAGAZINE
On the hunt for a delectable night out with co-workers or the perfect bachelorette party event? Stop the search! Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody is coming to the Hanover Theatre on May 12 and 13 and promises to have audiences rolling in the aisles with its hilarious script and talented cast.
On the hunt for a delectable night out with co-workers or the perfect bachelorette party event? Stop the search! Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody is coming to the Hanover Theatre on May 12 and 13 and promises to have audiences rolling in the aisles with its hilarious script and talented cast.
Westborough grad to perform at One Fund benefit show
May 1, 2013
Author Unknown THE WESTBOROUGH NEWS
Local celebrity mind reader Eric Dittelman will join with other local celebrities who have appeared on television talent competitions to present “Worcester Cares – Boston Strong: A Variety Show for The One Fund Boston.”
Local celebrity mind reader Eric Dittelman will join with other local celebrities who have appeared on television talent competitions to present “Worcester Cares – Boston Strong: A Variety Show for The One Fund Boston.”
Dittelman Helping Show Worcester Cares About Marathon Tragedy Victims
May 1, 2013
By Michael Gelbwasser GRAFTON PATCH
Mind reader Eric Dittelman, a Grafton resident and Westborough native, soon will focus on supporting the Boston Marathon tragedy victims.
Mind reader Eric Dittelman, a Grafton resident and Westborough native, soon will focus on supporting the Boston Marathon tragedy victims.
Three doctors bring inspiration to local students
April 29, 2013
By Jacqueline Reis TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt were cutting class when they ducked into a college seminar that changed their lives.
Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt were cutting class when they ducked into a college seminar that changed their lives.
Power restored for Jon Butcher Axis
April 25, 2013
By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album (and the release of their first album in 20 years), Bay State rock legends Jon Butcher Axis will be rocking the house Friday at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester, and, quite possibly, rocking the world off its axis.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album (and the release of their first album in 20 years), Bay State rock legends Jon Butcher Axis will be rocking the house Friday at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester, and, quite possibly, rocking the world off its axis.
Fitness superstar Jillian Michaels will offer advice at Hanover
April 24, 2013
By Dave Greenslit TELEGRAM & GAZETTE CORRESPONDENT
Jillian Michaels has come a long way from the overweight tween who was taunted by other kids and suffered night terrors.
Jillian Michaels has come a long way from the overweight tween who was taunted by other kids and suffered night terrors.
Jon Butcher Axis rolls back into rock at the Hanover Friday
April 24, 2013
By Ed Symkus METROWEST DAILY NEWS CORRESPONDENT
Many rock fans on the Boston club scene in the early 1980s have fond memories of hot nights watching the Jon Butcher Axis blow the house down.
Many rock fans on the Boston club scene in the early 1980s have fond memories of hot nights watching the Jon Butcher Axis blow the house down.
Diana Krall sizzles at Hanover anniversary show
April 18, 2013
By Peter Landsdowne, TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 2 Southbridge Street celebrated its fifth anniversary Wednesday night with a dynamic performance by jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall, who has just launched a spring tour in support of "Glad Rag Doll," her latest recording on the Verve label.
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 2 Southbridge Street celebrated its fifth anniversary Wednesday night with a dynamic performance by jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall, who has just launched a spring tour in support of "Glad Rag Doll," her latest recording on the Verve label.
'Swan Lake' returns to the Hanover
April 16, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
In a 2009 interview in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Russian National Ballet Theatre artistic director Elena Radchenko left no doubt as to what she felt about the ballet “Swan Lake” and how her company should approach it.
In a 2009 interview in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Russian National Ballet Theatre artistic director Elena Radchenko left no doubt as to what she felt about the ballet “Swan Lake” and how her company should approach it.
Whoopi wows Worcester at Hanover
April 14, 2013
By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Whoopi Goldberg is one of a kind. And, quite frankly, the world couldn’t handle two of her.
Whoopi Goldberg is one of a kind. And, quite frankly, the world couldn’t handle two of her.
B.B. King shows Hanover audience the thrill isn't gone
April 14, 2013
By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Sometimes you have to cut a living legend and musical institution some slack.
Case in point: The sold-out B.B. King show Saturday night at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Sometimes you have to cut a living legend and musical institution some slack.
Case in point: The sold-out B.B. King show Saturday night at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Boz Scaggs hits the Hanover Theater
April 11, 2013
Boz Scaggs gives a little bit of everything at the Worcester’s Hanover Theatre. Blues, soul, and rock and roll were all there.
Whoopi Goldberg set to spend an evening at Hanover Theatre
April 5, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
We know how Whoopi Goldberg spends most of her mornings.
We know how Whoopi Goldberg spends most of her mornings.
Lowdown on Scaggs’ lastest
April 4, 2013
By Alan Sculley TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
R&B and soul have been at the heart of much of the music Boz Scaggs has made over his 45-year recording career.
R&B and soul have been at the heart of much of the music Boz Scaggs has made over his 45-year recording career.
'Les Miserables' hits the high notes
April 3, 2013
By Richard Duckett, TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
"Les Miserables" loves company.
"Les Miserables" loves company.
'Les Miserables' heading to Hanover Theatre
March 28, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Unlike Jean Valjean, the great tragic hero of “Les Miserables,” Peter Lockyer did not steal a loaf of bread as a child.
Unlike Jean Valjean, the great tragic hero of “Les Miserables,” Peter Lockyer did not steal a loaf of bread as a child.
WEEKEND BEST BETS: 'Stream of music' comes to Celtic Crossroads
March 28, 2013
By Bonnie J. Toomey sentinelandenterprise.com
Celtic Crossroads and lead vocalist Lisa Canny will bring traditional Irish music with a zesty twist to the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Celtic Crossroads and lead vocalist Lisa Canny will bring traditional Irish music with a zesty twist to the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, coming to Hanover Theatre
March 24, 2013
By Barbara M. Houle TELEGRAM & GAZETTE CORRESPONDENT
Ina Garten, star of the Emmy-winning “Barefoot Contessa” featured on the Food Network, recently came clean on her blog.
Ina Garten, star of the Emmy-winning “Barefoot Contessa” featured on the Food Network, recently came clean on her blog.
Happy birthday, Hanover
March 14, 2013
Editorial Note TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
Five years ago today, the curtains flew open at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. With that black-tie gala, the former Showcase Cinemas changed from a place of hardhats and hopes to the dynamic destination we have today.
Five years ago today, the curtains flew open at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. With that black-tie gala, the former Showcase Cinemas changed from a place of hardhats and hopes to the dynamic destination we have today.
Shrewsbury Native's at the Hanover Theatre Friday
March 8, 2013
By Charlene Arsenault SHREWSBURYPATCH
Shrewsbury native Mike Birbiglia brings his show "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" to the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday, March. 8. The show was rescheduled from March 7.
Shrewsbury native Mike Birbiglia brings his show "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" to the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday, March. 8. The show was rescheduled from March 7.
PowerPlayer: The Hanover Theatre’s Troy Siebels
March 4, 2013
GoLocalWorcester News Team
GoLocalWorcester shines the spotlight on an individual who you may not know that is making an impact on Worcester and the Central Mass region.
GoLocalWorcester shines the spotlight on an individual who you may not know that is making an impact on Worcester and the Central Mass region.
Rain at Hanover reflects music, thrill of early Beatles
March 3, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
The show “Experience the Beatles with Rain” showered the audience with some surprises as it opened a five-performance run at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Friday night.
The show “Experience the Beatles with Rain” showered the audience with some surprises as it opened a five-performance run at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Friday night.
Holy Cross student takes time off from studies to tour with 'Lord of the Dance'
March 1, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Declan Crowley grew up in Albany as a New York Yankees fan. He's never met Derek Jeter, but would no doubt like to. However, Crowley has met Irish-American step-dancer, choreographer and director Michael Flatley.
Declan Crowley grew up in Albany as a New York Yankees fan. He's never met Derek Jeter, but would no doubt like to. However, Crowley has met Irish-American step-dancer, choreographer and director Michael Flatley.
Diana Krall to bring Glad Rag Doll to Worcester
March 1, 2013
Boston Music Spotlight, Staff
Diana Krall will make her way to Massachusetts next month as she tours in support of her new album, Glad Rag Doll. The veteran jazz favorite will perform at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Wednesday, April 17.
Diana Krall will make her way to Massachusetts next month as she tours in support of her new album, Glad Rag Doll. The veteran jazz favorite will perform at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Wednesday, April 17.
Rain will re-create Beatles experience at Hanover Theatre
February 26, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Paul and Ringo are invited to come to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts this weekend, courtesy of Steve Landes.
Paul and Ringo are invited to come to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts this weekend, courtesy of Steve Landes.
Catch Green Day’s American Idiot With Your WOO Card
January 31, 2013
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
The weekend is fast approaching, and GoLocalWorcester brings you the best places to use your WOO Card around town for discounts and WOO Points.
The weekend is fast approaching, and GoLocalWorcester brings you the best places to use your WOO Card around town for discounts and WOO Points.
Big Bird and friends to land at Hanover Theatre this weekend
January 15, 2013
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
When Christopher Ellis was first cast as Big Bird in the touring theatrical production “Sesame Street Live,” he wasn't so sure the idea was going to fly.
When Christopher Ellis was first cast as Big Bird in the touring theatrical production “Sesame Street Live,” he wasn't so sure the idea was going to fly.
Worcester theater district discussions planned
January 9, 2013
Author Unknown TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
The proposed Theater District Master Plan for the downtown area will be discussed at two upcoming meetings.
The proposed Theater District Master Plan for the downtown area will be discussed at two upcoming meetings.
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