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2012

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Boyz are back in town 20th anniversary tour brings vocal group to Hanover Theatre

May 16, 2012
They were rather young to receive the first star of 2012 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame recently, but the R&B vocal group Boyz II Men are men now.

Rose Pavlov: Celebrating Maternal Warriors With Gratitude

May 16, 2012
Living legend Maya Angelou shared the power of exercising an “attitude of gratitude” at her recent lecture at The Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA on May 9, 2012. She moved the audience by sharing her trials, tribulations and triumphs. The audience, largely comprised of women from every race, color, class and creed, gathered together to appreciate her life’s work.

Twitter co-founder tells Becker grads to focus on what they love

May 15, 2012
In his remarks yesterday, Mr. Sagolla, Becker College's commencement speaker, offered succinct advice with a humorous touch.

‘South Pacific’ at Hanover soars on great songs

May 13, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

The touring production of the Broadway revival of “South Pacific” swept one away in the nicest possible way Friday night as it opened a four-performance run before a house of just under 2,000 people at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Courage is the word

May 11, 2012
AUTHOR UNKNOWN TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

For four years now, people have stepped off Southbridge Street, opened the gleaming, heavy doors of The Hanover Theatre, and melted into the hall’s special world.

‘South Pacific' to bring enchanted evenings to Worcester

May 9, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Shane Donovan had just had his hair cut. Short. “High and tight look,” he said. It's become a regular occurrence, something you have to expect if you're in the Marines.

Hanover renewal meticulous effort

May 9, 2012
By Steven H. Foskett Jr. TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Michael Pagano, part of the lead architectural firm for the restoration of The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, told attendees at the Preservation Worcester annual meeting last night about the painstaking detail work that went into recreating the historic downtown landmark.

Paul Taylor Dance Company to perform at Hanover Theatre

May 8, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Paul Taylor Dance Company dancer Michael Apuzzo said he didn't really discover modern dance until he was in college.

Cosby as funny, philosophical as ever, just more mature

May 5, 2012
By James A. Karis II TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER

Twenty years removed from playing one of the most famous fathers in American sitcom history, it's interesting that Bill Cosby, now 74, comes across as a philosophically comedic grandfather.

For Angelou, poetry is tool for survival

May 4, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

It is appropriate that “An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou” at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts May 9 is part of a lecture series titled “Unique Lives & Experiences.”

Bill Cosby returning to Hanover Theatre

May 3, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Bill Cosby is known as a great storyteller in comic routines that develop multiple characters and situations.

Lowell group wants to return professional theater to Worcester

May 1, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Merrimack Repertory Theatre of Lowell and a new group called Friends of Professional Theatre in Worcester announced Tuesday joint plans to return a professional, resident theater company to Worcester.

Hanover crowd eats up Black humor

April 29, 2012
By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

WORCESTER — A stool, a microphone stand, a lone spotlight and a raving lunatic — all the ingredients needed for Lewis Black’s memorable and rip-roarious performance Friday night at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Opera Worcester ends season with enjoyable version of 'La Traviata'

April 29, 2012
By Jonathan Blumhofer TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER

WORCESTER — Last night, Opera Worcester concluded its 2011-12 season with Verdi's ever-popular "La Traviata," presented for a one-night run at The Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts.

Singer embraces challenge of her ‘La Traviata’ role

April 27, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

From happiness, to sacrifice and tragedy, the doomed consumptive courtesan Violetta’s journey in Verdi’s opera “La Traviata” is drama on a high scale.

'70s rockers Mad Angel and other reunite for Hanover show

April 27, 2012
By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Mad Angel had the look. They had the locks. They had the licks. They had the loyal fan base. But they had one thing working against them. Worcester.

Lewis Black- Hanover Theatre

April 27, 2012
By Katy LeBlanc MAME MAGAZINE

If you are not familiar with Lewis Black’s stand up, he is infamous for pointing out the obvious, and his love hate relationship with the US.

Moscow ballet returns to Worcester with production of ‘Cinderella'

April 20, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

The success of the Moscow Festival Ballet is not some Cinderella story.

WOOphoric Broadway Preview Party at The Hanover

April 18, 2012
By Sandy Meindersma, GOLOCALWORCESTER FEATURES TEAM

The Hanover Theatre will be bringing together the city’s cultural institutions as it opens its doors to theatre buffs and novices alike for a WOOphoric party on Thursday that previews the 2012-2013 Broadway Series.

Bold dream

April 12, 2012
By Bronislaus B. Kush TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Group says performance venue would complement Hanover site
WORCESTER THEATER PROJECT TAKING SHAPE

It looks like the city's fledgling Theater District in Federal Square will be home to more marquees and may indeed become the official destination outside Boston to take in a play, an opera, a concert, or some other entertainment offering.

Young Rutland actor sets his mind to perfecting ‘Seussical' role

April 10, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Brian T. Tivnan, who is directing the Assumption College production of “Seussical” that will be performed at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday and Sunday (with a morning matinee for schoolchildren on Friday) , thinks he has a great cast for the show

Moody Blues soars at Hanover

April 7, 2012
By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

As the “cold-hearted orb” ruled the night sky outside, The Moody Blues ruled inside the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

Hanover Theatre Welcomes Award-Winning Broadway Shows

April 2, 2012
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

The Hanover Theatre will welcome six Award-Winning Broadway plays as a part of its fifth subscription season

Music review: Botti channels Miles at Hanover

April 1, 2012
Music Review by Peter Landsdowne TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti made a triumphant return to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Friday night with a dynamic concert that lasted close to two hours (no intermission for the talented trumpeter) and drew close to 1,800 fans.

Hanover announces new Broadway stage season

April 1, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a Broadway subscription season for 2012-13 of six musicals that will feature more performances, beginning Sept. 25 with the latest national touring production of the beloved “Mary Poppins.”

Peter Yarrow returns to Hanover

March 29, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

When Peter Yarrow was last at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 17, 2009, he was with a couple of very good friends — Noel “Paul” Stookey, and Mary Travers.

Sexes will square off in comedy show at Hanover

March 29, 2012
By Richard Price TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

Stand-up comedian Christine Hurley always marches out on stage with a hand on her hip, like a mother who heard the children breaking the good china.

Peter Yarrow taps into people power of folk music

March 29, 2012
By Bonnie J. Toomey SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE

Peter Yarrow, America's best loved folk singer, will share his favorites with families at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Worcester's Hanover Theatre celebrates 5 years

March 28, 2012
By Kristen Doucet NECN

Five years ago, the Hanover Theatre looked a lot different.

Adam Webster of 98.9 WORC-FM interview with Todd Griffin of Recycled Percussion

March 13, 2012
Adam Webster of 98.9 WORC-FM interviewed Todd Griffin of Recycled Percussion, America's Got Talent finalists and international sensations hailing from New Hampshire.

Jordan Rich of WBZ radio's New England On Air interview with Todd Griffin of Reycled Percussion

March 13, 2012
Radio host, Jordan Rich of WBZ radio's New England On Air program talks with Todd Griffin about how Recycled Percussion got started and where they are today.

Recycled Percussion: The beat of a different drummer

March 9, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Recycled Percussion plays everything but the kitchen sink.

Boyz II Men map spring tour with Massachusetts shows

March 6, 2012
By Boston Music Spotlight STAFF

Boyz II Men have announced a spring tour in support of their latest album, Twenty. The R&B group will hit the New England region for a pair of shows in Massachusetts this spring.

Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Concerts in New England

March 2, 2012
By Boston Music Spotlight STAFF

The Saw Doctors: If you’re looking for some good craic (fun) then this is the band to see. The lads from Tuam in County Galway are a must-see live band, who enjoy a cult-like following in the Northeast.

Saw Doctors headed to The Hanover Theatre

March 1, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

The Saw Doctors will be back in downtown Worcester March 8.

The Irish rock band knows they can “always go” there, though they likely don’t feel “alone” and life probably isn’t making them “lonely.”

WEEKEND BEST BETS 'Midtown Men' travels well

March 1, 2012
By Bonnie J. Toomey SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE

"The Midtown Men" is at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts tonight, reuniting the cast of Broadway's "Jersey Boys" -- Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer.

The Saw Doctors Return to Hanover Theatre

March 1, 2012
By Christopher Reddy PULSE MAGAZINE STAFF

What could be better than having one of the world’s best Irish Bands back in Worcester just before St Patrick’s Day! It’s funny how sometimes you get a true sense of just how popular a band is by the number of times they come up in conversation.

No evil at Quinnipiac in community photo project

February 29, 2012
By Matt Busekroos THE QUINNIPIAC CHRONICLE

That is the message behind the No Evil Project, a community photo project where people submit three poses in pictures as the three wise monkeys.

‘Shrek The Musical’ enthralls kids, adults

February 26, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

“Shrek The Musical” is made up of a lot of different parts. And they added up Friday night to a hugely enjoyable time as the Broadway touring production of the show opened a five-performance run at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Masekela leads crowd on boisterous romp

February 25, 2012
By Aaron Nicodemus TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

At one point during his performance at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Thursday night, jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela taught the crowd of Americans how to ululate.

Adam Webster of 98.9 WORC-FM.interview with Michael King, make-up artist for Shrek the Musical

February 24, 2012
Adam Webster from 98.9 WORC-FM interviewed Michael King earlier this morning and picked his brain about what it's like behind the scenes as a make-up artist on a national Broadway show.

WEEKEND BEST BETS 'Shrek' villain revels in theater life

February 23, 2012
Bonnie J. Toomey SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE

Merrit David Janes, who portrays Lord Farquaad, shares some thoughts about life and the show about everyone's beloved ogre

Recent grad lands role as Shrek in upcoming show at Hanover

February 22, 2012
By Richard Duckett WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

A number of songs have urged us to climb every mountain until we find our dream.

Love of jazz brought Hugh Masekela from Africa to New York City … and stardom

February 17, 2012
By Richard Duckett WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

‘By the time I was 9, I knew I was going to New York some day,” reflected trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela.

The Sounds of Americana

February 16, 2012
By Vanessa Formato WORCESTER MAGAZINE WRITER

Just when you develop the audacity to think you know everything about a place, something quite special is bound to pop up. Though the Hanover Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ might not be a secret, having starred in a number of shows since its 2009 debut, it’s a fascinating piece of technology that doesn’t get nearly the attention it should.

Which one’s Pink?

February 16, 2012
By Richard Duckett WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

Classic Albums Live, which recreates great albums note for note with a live band on stage, will blast off at 7:30 p.m. Friday in The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts with a rendition of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon.”

Frampton comes alive in Worcester

February 9, 2012
By MacLean Cadman, Contributing Writer BOSTON MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

t’s been over 35 years since the original Frampton Comes Alive! was recorded in Winterland, California and though Peter Frampton may no longer be sporting his golden locks, nothing else seems to be missing.

The Moody Blues map spring tour

February 6, 2012
Staff BOSTON MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

The Moody Blues will return to the road this spring to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its landmark album, Days of Future Passed

Peter Frampton dazzles audience 35 years later

February 5, 2012
Bill Janson WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

Last night, more than 35 years after the release of his breakout live album, Peter Frampton brought his talk box and his virtuosic guitar-playing to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts with his Frampton Comes Alive! 35th Anniversary Tour.

Frederick H. Eppinger Hanover Insurance Group, Worcester CEO ONE ON ONE

February 5, 2012
Jon Towne WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

A Spencer native, Frederick H. Eppinger has been the president and chief executive officer of Worcester-based Hanover Insurance Group since 2003.

Preview of the "Shreking"

February 2, 2012
Shrek the Musical is coming to New England's second largest city, and the Broadway tour is willing to let one lucky winner and their three guests get a sneak peek of the star's "make ogre" into the lovable main character. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/thehanovertheatre) and find out more about how you can enter to win a grand prize, including tickets and a meet and greet during the Shreking process.

Picoult's audience wraps heads around hers

February 2, 2012
Kim Ring WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

Best-selling author Jodi Picoult had her audience howling, literally, at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Thursday night as she taught them what she learned researching for her upcoming book, “Lone Wolf.”

Ireland’s The Saw Doctors plot stateside tour

February 1, 2012
Staff BOSTON MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s The Saw Doctors have mapped their most ambitious tour of North America. Set to launch later this month in Florida, the County Galway band will make their to New England in March for several shows, including one in Boston.

Worcester offers an impressive array of activities for families

February 1, 2012
Ellen Albanese THE BOSTON GLOBE

Only 40 miles west of Boston, Worcester often is overlooked as a tourist destination. And that’s a mistake.

‘Rock of Ages’ takes fans on splendid journey

January 29, 2012
Theatre review by Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

The musical “Rock of Ages” had a landslide victory as it opened a five-performance run Friday night at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.


Worcester schools, public radio team up for music instruments

January 29, 2012
Author unknown TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

The Worcester public schools are teaming up with WICN 90.5, the National Public Radio jazz station, to collect used musical instruments for students.

'Rock of Ages' star destined for the stage from childhood

January 26, 2012
By Bonnie J. Toomey FITCHBURG SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE CORRESPONDENT

Justin Colombo, the 22-year-old star who plays Lonny in "Rock of Ages," will take the stage at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester this weekend. He shares his thoughts on life and the show.

Peter Frampton plots multiple Massachusetts concerts

January 20, 2012
By Boston Music Spotlight, Staff

After a successful summer tour, Peter Frampton has extended his “FCA 35″ tour into the winter months of 2012.

Bird is the word for ‘Sesame Street’ actor

January 12, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Ryan Benetz hadn’t really thought about a performing career — let alone playing the “Sesame Street” character Big Bird on the stage.

Glen Campbell presents a lovely swan song

January 12, 2012
Music Review by Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

While his mind might not be 100 percent these days (whose is?), Glen Campbell's unmistakable voice and legendary guitar prowess certainly were last night at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Remember When: A gift from friends

January 9, 2012
By RF Callahan CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Just what do we expect from our friends at Christmas? It could be anything and at times something we would least expect. Lena and Dean Stamoulis of Shrewsbury gave us a most memorable gift: Two tickets to the Hanover Theater in Worcester to see “A Christmas Carol,” the classic holiday story written by Charles Dickens.


Campbell pleased with tour, album

January 5, 2012
By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

A new album; a sold-out tour; an upcoming show at an exciting place he’s never played before.
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