Spirits, Songs and Stories to Share This Season

Spirits, Songs and Stories to Share This Holiday Season

December is a time for joyful songs and stories full of hope and redemption to lift everyone’s spirits and prepare us for the year ahead. Make special memories with family and friends this holiday season at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. Cookies and Tea with Clara from The Nutcracker on Sunday, November 6 whisks you away to a land of holiday magic and gets you into the spirit before The Nutcracker Thanksgiving weekend. Attendees enjoy tea served in china teacups with saucers at a personalized table setting, hear Clara read “The Nutcracker” story and take pictures to remember the day. Tickets are $20. Our annual production of The Nutcracker, playing November 25-27 and sponsored by Berkshire Bank, has dazzling new lighting and scenery by Broadway designers. Kick off your holiday season with a spectacular treat for the whole family! This Thanksgiving weekend, enjoy live music and a talented cast of professional dancers alongside Worcester area dancers selected through a competitive audition process. From the party scene to all the magical places Clara and the Nutcracker visit during their enchanted evening, this is a holiday tradition worth repeating! Tickets are on sale now, starting at $39.

Sing along to your favorite carols and capture the magic of the Christmas season when Keith Lockhart returns with the 2022 Boston Pops Holiday Tour on December 2. In this beloved holiday concert, the Boston Pops perform both holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites, followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday sing-along to bring the special performance to a close. Tickets start at $59. For one night only, the world renowned Pavlo is performing live in concert for a fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research, sponsored by Infinity MedSpa. Pavlo in Concert “The Santorini Tour” graces The Hanover Theatre’s stage on December 4. Experience Pavlo as he warms your heart and takes you on an unforgettable Mediterranean escape. Enjoy the signature sounds of Pavlo, his talented guests and his band as they blend the styles of Greek, Spanish and Latin music for all ages. Tickets start at $30.

Photos top row: David Sitler*, Sriram Emani, Sri Chaitra Prasadula, Sanjay Manoharan, Alka Nayyar*, Alexis Anu Thakkallapalli, Simi Gandhi, Maya Harrington from A Christmas Carol © Erb-Dufault Photography. Pavlo in Concert. Bottom row: Clara from The Nutcracker and The Land of Snow from The Nutcracker © Mike Nyman photography. *Member of AEA.

We Three Kings: An Irish Tenors Christmas on December 7 combines an enchanting Irish repertoire with sweeping holiday selections into one joy-filled evening. From the title song through treasured sacred selections like “O! Holy Night,” segueing into secular favorites like “White Christmas” and diving head-long into “Jingle Bell Rock,” Christmas with the Irish Tenors is time well-spent creating musical memories, right here in Worcester. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale August 25.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: A Very

Postmodern Christmas brings the timeless nostalgia of Christmas music to The Hanover Theatre on December 8. Remaking pop hits of today and classic holiday tunes, Postmodern Jukebox sweeps you away with their vintage sound. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the incredible holiday experience that takes you back to yesteryear. Tickets start at $39. Warm your heart with the 15th annual production of Troy Siebels’ lavish and innovative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from December 17-23. Generously sponsored by Assumption University, A Christmas Carol thrills audiences with live music by the timeless sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, special effects, sumptuous period costumes and a Broadway-quality set. This is a holiday tradition that has touched the lives of thousands and is unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Tickets start at $30. Make everlasting memories with the whole family when The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to The Hanover Theatre on December 29. This re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic holiday story features smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together, creating a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event for all. Performed by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ and a violinist, The Hip Hop Nutcracker takes you on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season! Tickets start at $39.50 and go on sale August 25. For tickets to these holiday events and more, please visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/events or call our box office at 877.571.7469.