Spring 2022 Season Guide | The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory

Broadway is Back!

Join Us For Music, Comedy & Family Fun.

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Dear Friend of the Theatre, We appreciate your continued support and are thrilled to welcome you back to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts!

There is no replacement for the energy, excitement and fun that comes from attending live events and we've been enjoying the return of artists and audiences here in Worcester.

This book is full of opportunities for groups AND individuals to take advantage of special deals, themed promotions and ways to enhance your trip to the heart of New England. Now your trip to the theatre can include a great meal, luxurious accommodations and unparalleled entertainment.

With single tickets for our Broadway tours starting at just $39 and ways for groups to save considerably more, this is a fantastic time to get incredible deals on a wide range of shows. We've still got an amazing variety of comedy, award-winning productions and family favorites left in our 2022 season...and we are proud to have the only dates in Massachusetts for some of the most popular shows!

See you at the theatre!

Lisa K. Condit Vice President, Communications communications@thehanovertheatre.org

Amy Osborn Group Sales & Promotions Manager groupsales@thehanovertheatre.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Upcoming Events at a Glance.......................................................................................................................4 Your Safety Takes Center Stage....................................................................................................................5 NATIONAL BROADWAY TOURS Summer: The Donna Summer Musical......................................................................................................9 Blue Man Group.............................................................................................................................................. 10 Anastasia........................................................................................................................................................... 13 The Prom........................................................................................................................................................... 14 The Band’s Visit................................................................................................................................................ 16 MUSIC FOR YOUR EARS America.............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend in Concert........................................................................................... 19 One Night of Queen ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Celebrating Billy Joel: 50 Years of Billy................................................................................................... 25 FAMILY FAVORITES Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Neighbor Day...................................................................................... 20 Trolls Live!......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Blippi the Musical........................................................................................................................................... 20 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Tyler Henry: The Hollywood Medium..................................................................................................... 22 The Kid Brother: Silent Film Accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ............................ 22 STOMP................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Piff and Puddles: The Misery Loves Company Tour........................................................................... 25 Menopause the Musical®............................................................................................................................. 26 Masters of Illusion ......................................................................................................................................... 27 PLANNING YOUR VISIT Theatre Gourmet Partners.......................................................................................................................... 29 The Historic Hanover Theatre.................................................................................................................... 30 Accessibiltiy & Group Sales FAQs ............................................................................................................ 32 Policies and Important Information........................................................................................................ 34

Keep in touch about upcoming shows.

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Please note that shows, dates, times and prices are subject to change.

March 31 - April 3 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

April 14 - 17 Anastasia

April 26 - May 1 The Prom

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March 23 March 25 March 26 March 29 March 30 March 31 - April 3 April 7-10 April 14-17 April 26 - May 1 May 6 May 8 May 10 May 21-22 May 31 June 3 June 4 June 7 June 12 June 16-19 June 24 June 25 September 10 September 28 October 6

THTC Youth Ballet Company presents Peter & the Wolf/Hansel & Gretel Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour (mask optional performance) Music Worcester presents: An Evening with Itzhak Perlman One Night of Queen sponsored by Eagle Cleaning Corp. (mask optional performance) Straight No Chaser: Back in the High Life (mask optional performance) S ummer: The Donna Summer Musical sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank** Blue Man Group sponsored by Berkshire Bank** Anastasia sponsored by Cornerstone Bank** The Prom sponsored by Fidelity Investments** Tyler Henry: The Hollywood Medium The Kid Brother: Silent film accompanied

by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ (mask optional performance) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day sponsored by Webster Five Trolls Live!

STOMP sponsored by Reliant Medical Group Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band sponsored by Herb Chambers Toyota of Auburn (mask optional performance) America (mask optional performance) Blippi the Musical Celebrating Billy Joel: 50 Years of Billy (mask optional performance) The Band’s Visit sponsored by The Club at Rockland Trust** Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend in Concert (mask optional performance) Menopause the Musical® Jerry Seinfeld Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party: The Misery Loves Company Tour Masters of Illusion

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We care deeply about the well-being and safety of our audiences, artists and staff, and have been closely monitoring the evolving CDC guidance on COVID

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We are excited about the our return to live theatre and r o are eager to welcome you back through our doors!

At the request of our artist(s) many of our shows have been updated to mask optional performances. We will continue to evaluate and update these policies as the situation evolves and post the most up-to-date information on our safety protocols and shows pages on our website.

and its impact on our local community. For the safety and comfort of all who attend our shows, we have implemented safety protocols that can be found by scanning this QR code with your phone’s camera or by visiting our website.

Refund Policy During this time, if you are unable to comply with our safety protocols, we are willing to refund tickets prior to the show or on the day of the performance.

Unfortunately, tickets can not be refunded after the performance.

TheHanoverTheatre.org/plan-your-visit/safety-protocols We have undertaken the following measures to ensure your health and safety: • • • • •

All public facing staff and volunteers of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory are fully vaccinated.

We have completed a full cleaning and disinfecting of all HVAC units, and installed CDC-recommended MERV-13 filters.

We have implemented strict cleaning protocols, focused on high-touch surfaces in particular.

Digital ticketing, AppleWallet and ticket scanning have been implemented for all performances.

Concession sales procedures have been revised to reduce or eliminate physical contact. page 5

It’s a Season of Discovery!

From ferociously funny to haunting and hopeful, get ready for an exciting lineup of Broadway in Worcester 2022-2023.

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All of our upcoming Broadway shows are available to groups of 10 or more before going on sale to the public. Tell your friends, frenemies, and everyone in-between... “you can sit with us.”

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Thursday, March 31 - Sunday, April 3 Group discounts exclude all Saturday performances.

Group ticket prices (10 or more): $36.40 - $72.40

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Anastasia Thursday, April 14 - Sunday, April 17 Group discounts exclude Saturday evening performance.

Group ticket prices (10 or more): $36.40 - $72.40 Regular single ticket prices: $47 - $87 Prices include all handling fees.

All aboard the train from St. Petersburg, Russia to Paris, France for a “Journey to the Past” with Anastasia, the Broadway musical reimagination of the 1997 animated classic adaptation of the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia.

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The Prom Tuesday, April 26 - Sunday, May 1 Group ticket prices (10 or more): $36.40 - $81.40 Regular single ticket prices: $47 - $97 Prices include all handling fees.

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The Prom is a beautiful, funny coming-of-age, coming-out story featuring energetic dancing, powerful vocals and a heaping dose of heart! This seven-time Tony®-nominated musical is making its way from Broadway and Netflix to The Hanover Theatre’s main stage.

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Buy 1 Get 1 FREE with promo code PRIDE for Family Night/Tues, April 26 or LGBTQ+ Night/Wed, April 27 includes a post-show Q & A with cast members! Offer valid through April 17.

Look for our fun social media contests and promotions for The Prom coming soon. Contests will include give-aways and a chance to win a special Grand Prom Prize because we believe, Everyone Deserves a Chance to Celebrate!

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The Historic Hanover Theatre Welcome to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts! We hope you’ll take a moment to look around and admire the architecture and design of this historic building.

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By 1928, Sylvester Poli was ready to retire, and the theatre would go through several corporate hands over the coming decades.

While it retained a stage for live performances through the mid 1960s, it was primarily a movie theatre by this point, owned first by Fox Theatres, then Loew’s and finally by National Amusements, who operated it as a Showcase Cinemas. In 1973, major renovations were made to the theatre, removing or covering nearly all the distinctive Thomas Lamb architecture and details.

Now, you can see the original Franklin Square Theatre façade to the left of the theatre’s main lobby entrance, although most of the original stained glass in the windows has been lost, one piece still remains. Meticulous measurements were taken, and comparisons were made to original photographs to recreate what had been lost. In addition, the back wall was pushed out to enlarge the stage so it could accommodate the scale of modern Broadway tours.

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As the popularity of movie theatres outstripped the desire for live theatre, Poli saw great potential in a grand renovation. He hired architect Thomas White Lamb to re-design the theatre, and in 1926 it re-opened as Poli’s Palace with an appearance much closer to what you see around you today.

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The first theatre to stand on this spot, the Franklin Square Theatre, was opened by Ransom Clarke Taylor in 1904. It was originally a stage for burlesque performances and touring Broadway shows seating approximately 1,700 people. In 1912, this theatre was purchased by Sylvester Z. Poli, a Connecticut-based showman who was creating a series of playhouses and re-named it The Grand Theatre.

In 1997, however, the new Showcase Cinema North multiplex opened in Worcester and shortly thereafter closed its downtown doors for good.

Only two years later, a breath of new life entered downtown, and Edward P. Madaus and Paul Demoga saw great potential in restoring the now abandoned theatre. They established the non-profit Worcester Center for Performing Arts, and in 2002 National Amusements donated the building to them. It took $31 million and six years before the restoration was complete.

Today, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts is a shining example not only of the work of Thomas Lamb and Sylvester Poli, but also of the local architects and craftspeople who devoted thousands of hours to bringing this gem in downtown Worcester back to life. Through difficult time periods such as the Great Depression and the COVID-19 pandemic, and through cultural metamorphizes of burlesque into cinema into streaming, The Hanover Theatre has stood tall as both a place of healing and a home for the arts.

-History compiled by Veronica Bailey and Grace Bordage.

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ACCESSIBILITY We have multiple ADA ACCESSIBLE and performances options. Please, be sure to mention any mobility or access needs or concerns when you purchase your tickets!

We offer ASL interpretation sponsored by FLEXcon at a select number of performances including our Broadway performances. ASL interpretation allows deaf and hearing impaired patrons to experience the joys of live theater through the use of ASL interpreters.

The Hanover Theatre offers a limited number of audio described performances. Audio description allows blind and low-vision audience members to experience all of the wonderment and subtle nuances that live theater has to offer.

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. It is the intent of the .theatre to comply with all ADA provisions where practical.

Find more info at TheHanoverTheatre.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility.

GROUP SALES FAQS Q. How do I buy group tickets?

A. It is so easy! To book your group, email groupsales@thehanovertheatre.org or call 508.471.1689 at your earliest convenience. Please have your contact info, the name of the show that you are interested in (including day, date and time) and the potential number of people in your group. We will get back to you with the availability on your preferred show(s).

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

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

Q. When must a group pay for tickets?

A. We allow flexibility in reserving a set number of seats, but the final count and final payment is due 30 days prior to date of performance. Any group order placed within 30 days of the performance or show date requires full payment at time of order.

Q. What types of payment do you accept?

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

Q. If I want to add people to my group, am I allowed to increase my number of tickets?

A. Yes, the number of tickets may be increased or decreased prior to final payment.

These are subject to availability and may not be added after final payment. 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 handling fees with group tickets?

A. There is a $1 per ticket handling fee included in the ticket price, which is much less than the $10-$14 fees typically charged when buying single full price tickets. page 32

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POLICIES + IMPORTANT INFO The following is presented to inform our patrons and to maintain an orderly theatrical environment and experience. These policies notwithstanding, management will always strive to be fair, ethical and understanding of our patrons’ needs.

Accessible Seating and ADA Provisions: The Hanover Theatre is committed to providing access and an enjoyable visit for 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.

Assistive Listening Devices: Devices are available. 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.

Booking Protect: Protect your investment by participating in Booking Protect, a 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.

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 prior to curtain time. Tickets may be purchased online 24/7 at TheHanoverTheatre.org or call the ticket office at 877.571.7469 during standard hours of operation.

Visit or mail the box office at: 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608. E-mail: boxoffice@thehanovertheatre.org 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. All members of the press or media must receive advance authorization from the PR dept. (PR@ thehanovertheatre.org) to use cameras or recording devices inside the theatre and must display identification upon arrival.

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 cell 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 lobby.

Children: All patrons MUST have a valid ticket. Parents are discouraged from bringing children under five 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 five to the theatre.

Concessions: Please do not bring outside food and drinks to the theatre. Snacks and beverages are available for sale in the lobby.

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 and are available online, by calling or visiting the box office and may be used by the recipient in full or partial payment for event tickets or conservatory classes.

Groups: Attending the theatre is even more fun when you bring a group. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a discount. For information, contact Amy Osborn at 508.471.1689.

Inclement Weather Policy: It is generally impossible for touring shows and performances to be rescheduled, so we do not cancel events due to inclement weather. As with other touring performances and sporting events, we are unable to refund tickets.

In extreme weather conditions we will do our best to exchange subscriber tickets to an alternate performance, if applicable. The theatre strongly recommends that you add on ticket insurance at the time of ticket purchase through Booking Protect to protect your purchase.

Lost and Found: Management is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items found at the theatre will be held by the house manager. If you have lost an item, please contact the box office as soon as possible to make a report. You will then be contacted if the item has been found. Retrieval of the item is the responsibility of the customer. Items not claimed within 30 days will be donated or disposed of without compensation.

Prohibited items and activities which are prohibited include (but are not limited to): Smoking, weapons, outside food or drinks, camera or recording devices, laser pointers, 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.

Rental of Theatre and Event Spaces: Please contact 508.471.1799 or specialevents@thehanovertheatre.org for further information.

Resale of Tickets for Profit: Ticket holders 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 nature. However, we may take appropriate actions to thwart the organized resale of tickets for profit by third parties, which we do not condone. The public is advised to be careful purchasing tickets from individuals they do not know personally, as such tickets may be void and in such cases admission to the theatre will be denied without compensation.

Standing Room: All persons entering the theatre must have a valid ticket, and are not allowed to stand in the back or aisles.

Ushers: The Hanover Theatre has a dedicated and trained force of volunteer ushers that seat and assist our guests. If you would like to volunteer, please email volunteer@thehanovertheatre.org.

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We would be delighted to be a part of making memories with a trip to the theatre!

We specialize in group transportation helping folks get to the places where great experiences can be found.

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Your chance to see Tony® Award winning musicals and Broadway’s Best! Tickets start at $39.

We have the best seats waiting for you!

Only in Worcester!

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Images: The company of The Band’s Visit North American Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Front cover: The company of The North American Tour of Anastasia. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

2 Southbridge St • Worcester, MA 01608

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