2016 Group Sales Booklet

Great Deals on Group Tickets

The Hanover Theatre Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Groups!

2016-2017 Group Sales Offerings

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Dear Group Organizer,

We invite you to bring a group to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts where you will be transformed! Ranked one of the Top Theatres in the World by Pollstar and in the heart of the second largest city in New England, Worcester, we are centrally located only 15 minutes from the Mass Pike, and less than an hour from Boston, Providence and Hartford. Our convenient location and easy parking make The Hanover Theatre a perfect destination for tours and groups.

Enjoy and share world-class entertainment from the comfort of the best seats in our beautifully renovated historic theatre, all while saving time and money. Delight in a wonderful meal or indulge in savory appetizers before or after a show at one of the incredible restaurants in our Gourmet Program, who cater to large groups! Reserve your seats today for some of the hottest shows including six Broadway tours, our annual production of A Christmas Carol and other holiday shows to celebrate the season.

We also provide the best group discounts with no deposit required! Call us and let us assist you in choosing the best options for your group ‌ then all you’ll have to do is arrive at The Hanover Theatre, sit back, relax and DREAM, BELIEVE and EXPERIENCE the best of Broadway, music and more here in Worcester!

We look forward to seeing you,

Diane Pieciak

Brendan Donnellan Senior Sales Manager Assistant Box Office Manager 508.930.2424 508.471.1779

P.S. ASL and Audio Description services are available at many of our performances.

Please look for these logos on the following pages and be sure to mention your needs when booking your group.

Keep in touch about upcoming shows

TheHanoverTheatre.org TheHanoverTheatre.org

SPECIAL NOTE FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL GROUPS We are pleased to offer student matinees for Kinky Boots and A Christmas Carol.

Please contact our education department at 508.471.1793 to book your group.

Special rates may apply.

$10 Box Lunches now available for groups!

Made Fresh Daily Box lunch includes: Sandwich, Chips, Cookie, Apple & Water

Call Eric’s to order 508.756.1454 Please allow 24 hour notice for your order.

Sandwich selections can be found on our website’s catering menu.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Broadway, Music and More!

Broadway Tours Kinky Boots.............................................................................................................................................. 7 The Sound of Music............................................................................................................................. 11 Once........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Pippin...................................................................................................................................................... 15 Motown The Musical............................................................................................................................ 16 Riverdance The 20th Anniversary World Tour................................................................................ 19 Celebrate Celtic Style A Christmas Celtic Sojourn................................................................................................................. 18 Celtic Woman Voices of Angels.......................................................................................................... 18 Riverdance The 20th Anniversary World Tour................................................................................ 19 Create a Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol................................................................................................................................... 8 The Nutcracker ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Holiday Boston Pops............................................................................................................................ 21 Something for Everyone Naked Magicians.................................................................................................................................. 25 An Evening with Jackson Browne..................................................................................................... 25 The Music Man...................................................................................................................................... 25 Silent Film: The Cameraman featuring Buster Keaton.................................................................. 25 Menopause the Musical...................................................................................................................... 26 Dance and Movement Shen Yun................................................................................................................................................ 27 Russian National Ballet Cinderella.................................................................................................... 27 Music and Tribute Decades Rewind................................................................................................................................... 29 Elvis Lives............................................................................................................................................... 29 One Night of Queen............................................................................................................................. 29 Family Fun Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy.......................................................................................................... 30 Adam Savage and Michael Stevens: Brain Candy Live................................................................. 30 PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue”.............................................................................................. 31 Golden Dragon Acrobats.................................................................................................................... 31 Planning Your Visit Gourmet Program................................................................................................................................ 33 Theatre policies and other helpful information............................................................................. 34 Directions and parking....................................................................................................................... 37 Group sales FAQs.................................................................................................................................. 38 Choosing your seats............................................................................................................................ 38

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Upcoming shows to look for:

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March 15 • St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn April 15 • An Evening with David Sedaris

New shows added constantly! Visit TheHanoverTheatre.org.

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$50 MIMOSA MORNING MATINEE

for the Thurs, Dec 1, 10 AM matinee performance of KINKY BOOTS. $50 ticket includes complimentary mimosa & breakfast treats provided by Struck Catering. Limited offer.

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Group discount not available for the Saturday evening performance.

Student matinee available Dec. 1 at 10AM. Please call our education department at 508.471.1793.

Special rates may apply.

KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

GROUP TICKET PRICES 50+ $39.80-$63.80 10-49 $44.40-$71.40 REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $49-$79 Prices do not reflect handling fees.

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“A Christmas Carol is a perfect holiday package” - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A Christm as Carol Generously sponsored by

50% OFF!

*

Friday, December 16 - Friday, December 23

Sensory-friendly performance on Sunday, December 18, 11AM Student matinees available on December 16, 20 & 21 at 10AM. Please call our education department at 508.471.1793. Special rates may apply.

“God Bless us, everyone!” Get in the holiday spirit with Troy Siebels’ lavish and innovative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. You know the story, you love the message of Christmas redemption, and the love for mankind that the season brings.

Join us for our ninth annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL and feel the warmth of The Hanover Theatre experience from the moment you walk in the door. The show is performed to the live music of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, New England’s largest theatre pipe organ containing over 2,400 pipes.

GROUP TICKET PRICES 10+ $25.50-$47.10 *Kids and students receive 1/2 off regular single ticket prices and count towards your group total.

REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $28-$52 page88 Page

Prices do not reflect handling fees.

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Kids & students

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SPECIAL OFFER 20% discount!

for groups of 50+ for the Thurs, Dec 29 matinee performance of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Generously sponsored by

Wednesday, December 28 at 7:30PM Thursday, December 29 at 7:30PM Friday, December 30 at 8PM Saturday, December 31at 8PM The hills are alive! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, is coming to Worcester.

GROUP TICKET PRICES 50+ $31.80-$59.80 10-49 $35.40-$66.90 REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $39-$74 Prices do not reflect handling fees.

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“Once is unusually fun & heartfelt musical theatre. The cast is on fire.”

Photo: © Joan Marcus

- The New Yorker

Thursday, February 2 at 7:30PM Friday, February 3 at 8PM Saturday, February 4 at 2PM Sunday, February 5 at 1PM & 6:30PM Group discount not available for the Saturday evening performance.

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his love songs.

GROUP TICKET PRICES 50+ $31.80-59.80 10-49 $35.40-66.90 REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $39-$74 Page page 12

Prices do not reflect handling fees.

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Promotions $20 Tuesday

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Pasta Night Wednesday Any pasta dish only $10 Take 10% off the food (exclusions apply)

bill before or after every show at The Hanover Fun After Hours Theatre Every Thursday Receive a FREE APPETIZER every Thursday, Friday and Thursday with entrée purchase

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Thursday, March 30 at 7:30PM Friday, March 31 at 8PM Saturday, April 1 at 2PM Sunday, April 2 at 1PM & 6:30PM Group discount not available for the Saturday evening performance.

PIPPIN is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling.

GROUP TICKET PRICES 50+ $31.80-$59.80 10-49 $35.40-$66.90 REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $39-$74 Prices do not reflect handling fees.

Contact Diane Pieciak at 508.930.2424 or diane@thehanovertheatre.org

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Motown® is a registered trademark of UMG Recordings, Inc.

“More than a Broadway show. A celebration of music

that transformed America!” - CBS Sunday Morning

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 7:30PM Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30PM Thursday, May 25 at 7:30PM Friday, May 26 at 8PM Saturday, May 27 at 2PM Sunday, May 28 at 1PM & 6:30PM

Generously sponsored by

Group discount not available for the Saturday evening performance.

It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to a heavyweight music mogul.

GROUP TICKET PRICES 50+ $39.80-$63.80 10-49 $44.40-$71.40 REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $39-$79 Page 16

Prices do not reflect handling fees.

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December 20 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

Celebrate Celtic Style

April 11 select shows 10% discount with groups of 10 or more. page 18

“The show is quite simply incredible. A phenomenon of historic proportions” - The Washington Times

Generously sponsored by

Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:30PM Friday, June 9 at 8PM Saturday, June 10 at 2PM Sunday, June 11 at 1PM & 6:30PM Group discount not available for the Saturday evening performance.

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland, in rock, music, theatre and film, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of RIVERDANCE. GROUP TICKET PRICES 50+ $38.20-$59.80 10-49 $42.60-$66.90 REGULAR SINGLE TICKET PRICES $47-$74 Prices do not reflect handling fees.

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Create a Holiday Tradition

ThanksgivingWeekend November 25-27 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

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Friday, December 9 10% discount with groups of 15 or more. page 21

Group Sales

WORCESTER CALL FOR GROUP RATES A Season of Music and Dance in Worcester

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Something for Just About Everyone PRESENTS

March 2 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

Audience advisory: This show includes coarse language, sexual references and nudity (no frontal) in the show.

TECHNICAL RIDER An Evening with US & CANADA TOUR 2017

Jackson Browne AS OF: 8.15.16

April 13 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

Assumption College’s Department of Art, Music and Theatre present the Tony Award-winning musical.

April 21- 23

10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

THE CAMERMAN SILENT FILM

starring Buster Keaton and accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

May 21 $5 discount per ticket for groups of 10 or more. page 25

February 10 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

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10% discount with groups of 50 or more.

Russia National Ballet

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April 14 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more. page 27

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January 28 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

January 31 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

April 4 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more. page 29

January 26 - 27 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

February 25 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more. page 30

FAMILY FUN

March 8 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

April 7 • 10% discount with groups of 10 or more.

— Study Guide —

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GOURMET PROGRAM Our website is updated constantly to reflect new restaurants who partner with the theatre through our Gourmet Program. Be sure to call ahead to reserve space for your group. If you are a member of The Hanover Theatre, please present your member card for special offers at these participating food establishments.

Basil n’ Spice Thai Cuisine 299 Shrewsbury Street Worcester www.BasilNSpice.com 774.317.9986

The Fix Burger Bar 108 Grove Street Worcester thefixburgerbar.com 774.823.3327

Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern 455 Park Ave Worcester EPeppercorns.com 508.752.7711

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar 82 Winter Street Worcester BocadoTapasBar.com 508.797.1011

Flying Rhino Cafe 278 Shrewsbury Street Worcester FlyingRhinoCafe.com 508.757.1450

The People’s Kitchen of the Citizen 1 Exchange Pl, Worcester 1NichExchange.com 508.459.9090

British Beer Company 225 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, MA 01604 britishbeer.com/worcester 508-799-5100

Leo’s Ristorante 11 Leo Turo Way Worcester LeosRistorante.net 508.753.9490

Rosalina’s Kitchen 83 Hamilton Street Worcester Rosalinaskitchen.com 508.926.8887

Caffe Espresso Trattoria 395 Chandler Street Worcester CTrattoria.com 508.767.1818

Mezcal Tequila Cantina 30 Major Taylor Blvd Worcester MezcalCantina.com 508.926.8307

Somethin’ Catchy 358 Shrewsbury Street Worcester Somethincatchyworc.com 508.767.3474

Ceres Bistro 363 Plantation Street Worcester CeresBistro.com 508.754.2000

Nuovo Restaurant 92 Shrewsbury Street Worcester NuovoWorcester.com 508.796.5915

Theatre Café 529 Main Street Worcester Theatre-Cafe.net 508.799.7190

Eric’s La Patisserie 446 Main Street, 4th Floor Worcester EricsLaPatisserie.com 508.756.1454

Padavano’s Place 358 Shrewsbury Street Worcester Padavanosplace.com 774.823.3022

Volturno Pizza 72 Shrewsbury Street Worcester Volturnopizza.com 508.756.8658

Visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/visiting for the latest member discounts and special offers and to start planning your next outing to include dinner and a show! page 33

THEATRE POLICIES & OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION The following is presented to inform our patrons and to maintain an orderly and thriving theatrical environment and experience. These policies notwithstanding, management always strive to be fair, ethical and understanding of our patrons’ needs. For answers to frequently asked questions visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/faq.

Booking Protect: You can protect your investment by participating in Booking Protect, a new ticket insurance option. You can choose to select Booking Protect as an add-on before finalizing your transaction. Booking Protect is only available at the time of purchase and allows you to receive a full refund of the purchase price should you or anyone in your party be unable to attend due to injury, illness, adverse weather conditions and more.

Accessible Seating: The Hanover Theatre is committed to providing access and an enjoyable visit to persons of different abilities. Spaces are reserved for patrons who use wheelchairs and for their ambulatory companions. When purchasing tickets, please be sure to mention if any special accommodations are required, including low vision, hard of hearing, limited mobility, etc. It is the intent of the theatre to comply with all ADA provisions where practical.

Box Office Sales: Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for ticket discounts. Please contact Diane Pieciak at 508.930.2424 for information, or you are welcome to purchase single tickets to any upcoming shows in several other ways: Online 24/7 at TheHanoverTheatre.org

By Telephone, call the box office at 877.571.7469 during standard hours of operation Visit or mail the box office at 2 Southbridge Street, downtown Worcester, MA 01608 E-mail, boxoffice@thehanovertheatre.org Box Office Hours of Operation: (in person and by telephone) Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday (if there is a performance), noon until 30 minutes after curtain on performance evenings. So that we may best serve patrons attending each event, please avoid visiting the box office to purchase tickets to future events during the hour just prior to curtain time.

Assistive Listening Devices: Devices are available from the house manager. Please inquire at the box office or ask an usher. These cannot be reserved in advance, but the number of devices available should be sufficient for the usual demand. You will be asked to leave your driver’s license as a deposit when borrowing an assistive listening device. page 34

Cameras (Recording Devices): Our standard policy is that all such devices are prohibited from use in the theatre, and offenders may be ejected without compensation. On rare occasions, specific performers or engagements may request that this policy be suspended, in which case we will advise patrons by covering lobby signage which lists the standard policy. All members of the press or media must receive advance authorization from the PR department (PR@thehanovertheatre.org) to use cameras or recording devices inside the theatre and must display identification of same.

Cell Phones: Out of respect to the performers and to fellow audience members, please remember to silence all cell phones while in the theatre. Also please note, there is no telephone which is manned throughout the performance. Please be sure to leave your cellular number with anyone who may need to reach you during an emergency, and in the event of an emergency please take your call in the theatre lobby.

Children: All patrons MUST have a valid ticket.

Parents are discouraged from bringing children under 5 years of age to performances which are not specifically oriented to children. Parents must remove any disruptive children from the theatre into the lobby. For these reasons, and for the comfort of all audience members, please consider carefully whether it is appropriate for you to bring children under 5 to the theatre.

Concessions: Please do not bring outside food or drinks to the theatre. Snacks and beverages will be available for sale in the lobby. Depending on the performance, drinks may be brought into the seating areas, but food is prohibited.

First Aid: Please speak with the house manager or any of the ushers if you need first aid or have any sort of accident or medical emergency.

Insurance regulations require that such instances be documented immediately.

Gift Certificates: These are available in any denomination by calling or visiting the box office and may be used by the recipient in full or partial payment for event tickets. Gift certificates cannot be used in online transactions. If used in a telephone sale, the gift certificate MUST be mailed to the box office before the purchased tickets will be mailed to the customer. Alternately, tickets can be held at the box office and the gift certificate redeemed in person at any point up to the curtain time of the performance(s) purchased. continued on page 37

TheHanoverTheatre.org/conservatory

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN • TEENS • ADULTS Conservatory Open Studios ••• December 19, 4 - 7 PM RSVP today 508.471.1793

ACT • SING • DANCE • DESIGN

Make Memories all inOne Place Arrange to see a show and socialize on the same day! Bring your group to The Hanover Theatre for a truly memorable event. Our new function rooms can accommodate social groups and gatherings as well as corporate meetings and private events including: • pre & post show cocktail parties • fundraisers • appetizers, buffets, dinners • networking or staff socials • donor & client appreciation events

We’ll Make it a Grand Experience

For more information contact Mark Steina, special events coordinator at 508.471.1799 or mark@thehanovertheatre.org TheHanoverTheatre.org/function-spaces

THEATRE POLICIES & OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION CON'T. Inclement Weather Policy: The nature of touring performance schedules is such that it is generally impossible for us to reschedule cancelled performances. Therefore, with very rare exceptions, our policy is that the show will go on regardless of the weather as long as the performers are able to perform. Please make travel plans in accordance with anticipated weather conditions, but please DO NOT endanger yourself. * Please refer to Booking Protect ticket insurance option.

disruptive or abusive language, pets (except those assisting persons with disabilities), and persons exhibiting intoxication or drug use. Offenders may be removed from the theatre without compensation.

Resale of Tickets for Profit: Ticketholders may on occasion be in a position where they have purchased tickets that they later cannot personally use and will want to donate, give, trade or sell these tickets to friends or acquaintances. Management does not discourage private transactions of this Lost and Found: Management is not responsible nature. However, we may take appropriate actions to thwart the organized resale of tickets for profit by for lost or stolen items. Items found at the third parties, which we do not condone. The public theatre will be held by the house manager. If is advised to be careful purchasing tickets from you have lost an item, please contact the box office as soon as possible to make a report. You individuals they do not know personally, as such tickets may be void and in such cases admission to will then be contacted if the item has been the theatre will be denied without compensation. found. Retrieval of the item is the responsibility of the customer. Items not claimed within 30 Standing Room: All persons entering the theatre days will be donated or disposed of without must have a valid ticket, and are not allowed to compensation. stand in the back or aisles nor sit on the lap of another patron unless otherwise noted.

Rental of the Theatre and Event Spaces: The Hanover Theatre is available for appropriate Tax Deductible Donations: As the theatre is a organizations and for appropriate activities.

501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, donations Please contact Mark Steina, special events to The Hanover Theatre are tax-deductible to the coordinator, at 508.471.1799 or mark@ fullest extent provided by law. Please consult with thehanovertheatre.org for further information. your tax professional.

Prohibited: Items and activities which are Ushers: The Hanover Theatre uses a dedicated and prohibited include (but are not limited to): trained force of volunteer ushers to seat and assist smoking, weapons, outside food or drinks, our guests. If you would like to volunteer to usher camera or recording devices, cell phones or to provide other administrative assistance to not silenced or set to vibrate, laser pointers, the organization, please contact our operations manager, David MacArthur at 508.471.1764 for

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING GETTING HERE: The Hanover Theatre is centrally located less than an hour from Boston, Providence and Hartford. We are accessible from all major routes and located just 15 minutes from the Mass Pike.

Just take exit 16 off of I-290. For complete directions, visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/directions or plug in the following coordinates into your GPS: Latitude: N42° 15’ 38.8” Longitude: W71° 48’ 13.2” DROPPING OFF AND PARKING: If you’re with a bus or need to be dropped off, simply reference the directions above. Our theatre is handicap accessible with police detail present at every show, so dropping off couldn’t be easier. We offer convenient parking across the street and behind the theatre. Not to mention, our parking rates are far less expensive than other metro area lots.

NEARBY PARKING LOTS:

Federal Plaza Garage, access via Main St. or High St. Franklin Square Society Lot , enter from M yrtle St. Worcester Library Parking Lot, enter from Salem St. Worcester Plaza G arage, 40 Pleasant St.

DOWNLOADABLE MAP: TheHanoverTheatre.org/directions.php

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GROUP SALES FAQS Q. How many people must a group have to be eligible for the discounted group rate?

A. Groups must have a minimum of 10 or more people attending a select show and performance time. Discounts may vary based on individual shows.

Q. When must a group pay for tickets?

A. Final payment is due no later than 30 days prior to the performance or show date. Any group order placed within 30 days of the performance or show date requires full payment at time of order placement.

Q. What types of payment do you accept?

A. The Hanover Theatre accepts payments in the form of a company check, money order or a valid major credit card. A personal check is not allowed for group payment less than 15 days before the performance.

Q. If I get new members to my group, am I allowed to increase my number of tickets?

A. Yes, the number of tickets may be increased prior to final payment. Additional tickets must be purchased in groups of 4 or more at the discretion of the group sales representative. These are subject to availability and may not be added after final payment. Additional handling fees will be charged. If required minimum number of tickets is not met, then the discount will not apply and tickets will revert to full price. Group tickets may not be exchanged for another performance and are non-refundable.

Q. Are there any extra fees with group tickets?

A. Yes, there is a $1.00 per ticket handling fee.

CHOOSING YOUR SEATS Gold Circle (A) Rear Orchestra (B)

Loge (A) Lower Balcony (C) Middle Balcony (D) Upper Balcony (E)

Call Diane at 508.930.2424 or visit the box office to discuss seating availability for your group. We have multiple ADA accessible options and performances available. Be sure to ask about them when you purchase your tickets! Seat prices vary by section.

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Diane Pieciak, Senior Sales Manager 508.930.2424 • 9 AM - 5 PM • Monday - Friday