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So You Think You Can Dance • Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons • Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Music Festival • Shaping Sound • An Evening with Paul Anka • Warren Miller’s No Turning Back • Trace Adkins presents The Christmas Show • Pat Metheny Unity Group with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Giulio Carmassi • The Nutcracker

A Christmas Carol MYTHBUSTERS: Behind the Myths Tour • The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live • Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert • Diane Kelley presents Holiday Spectacular 2014 • WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan

Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend

Flashdance The Musical The Australian Bee Gees Show: A Multimedia Tribute Concert • Bill Cosby • Peter and the Wolf along with Hansel And Gretel: Classic Tales Told Through Music and Dance • Wild Kratts: Live!

I Love Lucy® Live on Stage

Dancing Pros: Live! Hosted by Alan Thicke, Featuring Chelsie Hightower • Sherlock, Jr. Silent Film Featuring Buster Keaton, Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Frank Carroll presents An Evening with The Priests to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor • Stephen Dubner, bestselling author of Freakonomics, Superfreakonomics and Think Like a Freak • The Price is Right Live • Adolphe Adam’s Giselle performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre • Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure • Camelot • Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Valiant Veterans and the LiveLife Center present Faces of Freedom • An Intimate Evening with Clint Black • Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible • Nosferatu: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Opera Worcester presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance • The Standup Comedy of Kevin James • Mario Frangoulis: Simple Miracles with special guest artist Mayeli Burguete from Mexico

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20 Love Letters

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Sat, Sep 20, 2014 • 8 PM

$45-$55 • VIP seats $85

Starring Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross. The notes, letters, and cards of a star-crossed couple reveal their hopes, dreams, victories, and defeats over 50 years as they lead separate lives. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

24 The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour

Wed, Sep 24, 2014 • 6:30 PM

26 Girls Night: The Musical

$29.50-$39.50

Ready, Steady, Wiggle! will bring more toe-tapping, laughter-inducing Wiggle-tastic excitement with character favorites: Emma, Simon, Lachy, Anthony, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword.

Fri, Sep 26, 2014 • 8 PM

$30-$42

The hilarious, feel-good comedy of five girlfriends on their wild night of karaoke returns this fall.

27 Last Comic Standing Live Tour

Sat, Sep 27, 2014 • 8 PM

$27-$37 • VIP seats $112

Watch the Season 8 finalists of this Emmy-nominated laughfest perform live.

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Fri, Oct 3, 2014 • 7:30 PM $25-$100 • VIP seats $130 A benefit concert to establish a wellness center and living community in MA for combat veterans and their families suffering from the invisible wounds of war.

10 An Intimate Evening with Clint Black

Fri, Oct 10, 2014 • 8 PM

$39-$49

With over 30 chart-topping singles, including 22 number one hits, this prolific singersongwriter has long been heralded as one of country music’s brightest stars. Michaelis opens the show.

Generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank

15 Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible

Wed, Oct 15, 2014 • 7:30 PM

$29.50-$49.50

Believe the Impossible! Grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers… all rolled up into a live show!

Generously sponsored by United Bank

17 Nosferatu: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Fri, Oct 17, 2014 • 8 PM

$20

A classic black and white horror film. Can a young real estate agent save his wife and his town from Nosferatu?

18 Opera Worcester presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance

Sat, Oct 18, 2014 • 8 PM

Adults $52-$62 • Students $25

Produced by Opera Worcester and performed by Opera Providence, this madcap ballet of Victorian characters delights the whole family with its playfully jabbing social satire.

23 The Standup Comedy of Kevin James

Thu, Oct 23, 2014 • 7:30 PM

$38-$88

Best known for his roles in Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and the TV series King of Queens, Kevin James returns to his roots in standup comedy.

25 Mario Frangoulis: Simple Miracles, with special guest artist Mayeli Burguete from Mexico

Sat, Oct 25, 2014 • 7 PM

$52-$172

The world-renowned powerhouse Greek tenor will dazzle audiences with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma, performing songs from an emotional repertoire of inspirational songs in five languages.

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Tue, Nov 4, 2014 • 7:30 PM

$38-$78 • VIP packages $150-$330

The Top 10 finalists from the 11th season will be hitting the road this fall, performing the season’s most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.

Generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group

05 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Wed, Nov 5, 2014 • 7:30 PM

$62.50-$92.50 • VIP seats $128

FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS returns to Worcester singing all of their greatest hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and more.

Made possible through the support of Herb Chambers Toyota-Hyundai of Auburn.

07 Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival Presented by YoKids

Fri, Nov 7, 2014 • 4 PM & 7 PM

08 Shaping Sound

$37-$67

Join Mickey Mouse and over 25 Disney characters as they jam out to the greatest Disney hits remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, rock, country and more!

Sat, Nov 8, 2014 • 8 PM

$32-$62

An electrifying new show, originally seen on the reality television series All the Right Moves, that features Emmy Award nominees and stars of So You Think You Can Dance.

09 An Evening with Paul Anka

Sun, Nov 9, 2014 • 7 PM

$49.50-$79.50

Best known for his chart-topping hits including “Lonely Boy,” “She’s a Lady,” “Having My Baby,” and “Diana,” Paul Anka is back by popular demand!

Made possible through the generous support of Mary C. DeFeudis

14 Warren Miller’s No Turning Back

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 • 8 PM

$20

Revel in the newest installment of ski films which pays homage to the 65 years of mountain culture and adventure filmmaking. From beneath the blankets of powder in Niseko, Japan to the top of Greece’s Mount Olympus, the French Alps, and the Mom & Pop hills of Montana.

15 Trace Adkins presents The Christmas Show

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 • 8 PM

$43-$63 • VIP seats $125-$225

A reverent, family-friendly theatrical production, featuring songs from his Celtic Christmas album, The King’s Gift. The show combines fireside story-telling with performances of classic carols.

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With a body of work that includes compositions for solo guitar, small ensembles, large orchestras, and ballet pieces, Pat Metheny continues to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of the guitar.

Nov 28 – 30, 2014

$24-$36

Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester and the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s ballet jumpstarts the holiday season with the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and then enters a world of make believe as the nutcracker and other characters come to life.

Made possible through the support of presenting sponsor Commerce Bank and production sponsor Price Chopper

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02 MYTHBUSTERS: Behind the Myths Tour

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Tue, Dec 2, 2014 • 7:30 PM

$38-$68 • VIP seats $125

Based on the popular Emmy-nominated series. Co-hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage present demonstrations that take the audience behind the myths and explain how they decide which myths to bust.

03 The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live

Wed, Dec 3, 2014 • 6:30 PM

$39.50-$49.50 • VIP seats $149.50

Nickelodeon’s preschool music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning TV series head back on the road, performing the band’s greatest hits including “Bananas,” “Here We Go” and a remixed version of “Great Day,” plus new songs including the pop classic, “Walk Like An Egyptian.”

05 Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert

Fri, Dec 5, 2014 • 8 PM

$55-$125

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart return with their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert.

Generously sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc.

07 Diane Kelley presents Holiday Spectacular 2014

Sun, Dec 7, 2014 • 1 PM & 6 PM

$23-$32

A holiday show for all ages! An upbeat and fun variety show featuring some of Worcester County’s finest singers, dancers and actors. Lots of holiday cheer, singing and dancing snowmen, reindeer, and hot chocolate for everyone!

17 WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan

Wed, Dec 17, 2014 • 7:30 PM

$46-$58

Join Brian O’Donovan for an enchanting night of Celtic music and dance, all to celebrate the holiday season.

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$15-$42 • VIP Sunny Seats $67

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki from India. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies!

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04 The Australian Bee Gees Show: A Multimedia Tribute Concert

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Wed, Feb 4, 2015 • 7:30 PM

$32 - $42

A multimedia theatrical concert experience that takes a nostalgic trip through the legacy of the Bee Gees, celebrating over four decades of music, including ”Massachusetts” and “To Love Somebody” to “Stayin’ Alive” and “You Should Be Dancin’.”

06 Bill Cosby

Fri, Feb 6, 2015 • 7:30 PM

$43 - $75

A legend whose successes span five decades and virtually all media, BILL COSBY is quite simply a national treasure with the unique ability to touch peoples’ hearts.

25 Peter and the Wolf along with Hansel and Gretel: Classic Tales Told Through Music and Dance

Wed, Feb 25, 2015 • 6 PM

$20

WPI Student Orchestra and the Youth Ballet of Worcester Company (Ballet Arts Worcester), collaborate to transform these well-known fairy tales so they jump from storybook pages to the stage. This production series invites children and parents along for an irresistible performance adventure.

28 Wild Kratts: Live!

Sat, Feb 28, 2015 • 4 PM

$25-$35 • VIP seats $45

Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, “come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts story. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal ‘wow facts’ the Wild Kratts team rescues a helpless animal friend and returns her home “Living Free and in the Wild!”

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Sun, Mar 1, 2015 • 7 PM

$40-$65 • VIP seats $75

From Dancing With The Stars pros Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo, an unforgettable live show that features pros from Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and dance champions from around the globe dancing off against each other… and YOU choose the winner!

15 Sherlock, Jr. Featuring Buster Keaton, Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Sun, Mar 15, 2015 • 2 PM

$20

Widely regarded as one of the most visually inventive silent comedies ever made, Sherlock, Jr. offers fast-paced slapstick as well as a brilliant deconstruction of the filmmaking process.

Keaton stars as a movie theatre projectionist who dreams of becoming a super-sleuth.

27 Frank Carroll presents An Evening with The Priests to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor

Fri, Mar 27, 2015 • 7:30 PM

$25-$45

Frs. Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy are amongst the most recognized and successful acts in both the religious and secular worlds. They have sung to audiences that include the British Royal Family, the Irish President, and Pope Benedict XIV before a crowd of 80,000.

07 Stephen Dubner, bestselling author of Freakonomics, Superfreakonomics and Think Like a Freak

Tue, Apr 7, 2015 • 7:30 PM

$26-$36

Enjoy hearing directly from this award-winning author, journalist, radio host and TV personality.

Presented by The Worcester Economic Club

11 The Price is Right Live

Sat, Apr 11, 2015 • 7:30 PM

$32.50-$52.50 • VIP seating $92.50

The hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show.

Made possible through the support of TD Bank

17 Adolphe Adam’s Giselle performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre

Fri, Apr 17, 2015 • 8 PM

$42-$53 • $25 for kids & students

Presented by Music Worcester, the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s Giselle brings a sweeping grace and beauty to this classic story with lavish sets, beautiful costumes and gifted principal dancers.

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Join Wilson, Koko and Brewster on the most traintastic day ever in CHUGGINGTON LIVE! It’s the first day of Advanced Training and the trainees are eager to impress their mentors by mastering new roles that test their courage, speed and determination. Do the trainees have what it takes to fulfill their dreams of becoming heroes in Chug Patrol?

8 Camelot

May 8 - 10, 2015

$38 - $68

Experience the story of CAMELOT like you’ve never seen it before! Intimate and fresh, never has this story of passion, pageantry and betrayal been more captivating.

Generously sponsored by Commerce Bank

27 Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Jun 27, 2015 • 7:30 PM

$45-$75 • VIP seats $105

A celebration of an incredible 10 year journey, this enchanting musical experience features Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs in the group’s distinctive signature style.

Generously sponsored by Commerce Bank

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THANK YOU to our sponsors: An Intimate Evening with Clint Black generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank A Christmas Carol generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Frank Carroll presents An Evening with The Priests to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor The Nutcracker made possible through the support of presenting sponsor Commerce Bank and production sponsor Price Chopper I Love Lucy® Live On Stage generously sponsored by Commerce Bank Camelot generously sponsored by Commerce Bank Celtic Woman: Tenth Anniversary Celebration generously sponsored by Commerce Bank An Evening with Paul Anka made possible through the support of Mary C. DeFeudis Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert generously sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. ELF The Broadway Musical generously sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons made possible through the support of Herb Chambers Toyota-Hyundai of Auburn So You Think You Can Dance generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group Price is Right Live made possible through the support of TD Bank Flashdance The Musical generously sponsored by UniBank Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible generously sponsored by United Bank WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan generously sponsored by United Bank An evening with Emmylou Harris generously sponsored by Unum Stephen Dubner, bestselling author of Freakonomics, Superfreakonomics and Think Like a Freak presented by The Worcester Economic Club

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