2021-2022 Group Deals and Discounts at The Hanover Theatre by TheHanoverTheatre

Celebrate... Groups Are Back!

Hooray for Broadway, Music, Holiday & Family Fun. 2021-2022 Season Group Deals and Discounts Issue 1 page OFC1

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WELCOME BACK! Dear Friend of the Hanover Theatre, We are so excited to be welcoming back everyone to The Hanover Theatre main stage! Our 2021-2022 Broadway season is here, and we have fabulous shows for everyone. Nothing compares to seeing live entertainment with your friends, family, colleagues or even a group of strangers who become friends. We are thrilled to share the joy, experience and energy that only live theatre can provide. Group travel to our theatre is easy, stress free and enjoyable! Whether you are planning a social outing for your family and friends, rewarding your valued employees, or hosting a school group, we love the theatre and are happy to be a small part of your group planning. Getting 10 people together for a show is easier than you think. You can reserve 10 or more tickets with no deposit required. This gives you all the time you need to recruit and confirm your group! Our beloved holiday classics, A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker are also part of our holiday lineup again, and we could not be happier. Come celebrate the season with us and every member of your group will receive a special keepsake item to commemorate the occasion! As always, your comfort and safety are our top priority, and we continue to follow all guidance to keep our staff and patrons safe. Our top ranked theatre is conveniently located in downtown Worcester with accessible parking right across the street. Booking group tickets with us is simple. You will enjoy personalized service and a seamless experience from start to finish. Call or email me today to take advantage of the many limited time offers for your group. Booking early saves you the most money and gives you access to our best available seats! Can’t wait to see you at the theatre!

Amy Osborn 508.471.1689 Customer Service and Group Sales groupsales@thehanovertheatre.org

Special note for teachers and school groups. We are pleased to offer student matinees for a number of shows in our season. For these special events, please contact education@thehanovertheatre.org or call 508.471.1765 to book your school group. page 1 Special rates may apply.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS NATIONAL BROADWAY TOURS Escape to Margaritaville.................................................................................................................................5 The Band’s Visit...................................................................................................................................................6 CATS.......................................................................................................................................................................9 Blue Man Group.............................................................................................................................................. 10 Anastasia........................................................................................................................................................... 13 The Prom........................................................................................................................................................... 14 HOLIDAY SHOWS The Nutcracker ............................................................................................................................................... 17 A Magical Cirque Christmas ...................................................................................................................... 18 Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony ........................................................................................... 18 The Boston Pops 2021 Holiday Tour ...................................................................................................... 19 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical................................................................................. 19 A Christmas Carol .......................................................................................................................................... 21 FAMILY FAVORITES Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.................................................................................................................... 22 Earth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIve .......................................................................................................................... 22 Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Activate Creature Power...................................................................................... 22 MUSIC FOR YOUR EARS Gordon Lightfoot .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Gilberto Santa Rosa ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Get the Led Out ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘N Roll 3 ..................................................................................................... 25 Red Hot Chilli Pipers .................................................................................................................................... 25 One Night of Queen ..................................................................................................................................... 25 SPEAKERS An Evening with David Sedaris ................................................................................................................ 26 The Moth Mainstage..................................................................................................................................... 26 Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies .................................................. 26 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Silent Films accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitizer Organ ........................................................... 28 Masters of Illusion ......................................................................................................................................... 28 ABBA the Concert ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Shen Yun........................................................................................................................................................... 29 Stomp ................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live ................................................................................................ 29 Russian National Ballet performs Swan Lake ...................................................................................... 30 Menopause the Musical ............................................................................................................................. 30 PLANNING YOUR VISIT Gourmet Partners........................................................................................................................................... 30 Accessibiltiy & Group sales FAQs ............................................................................................................. 32 Policies and important information........................................................................................................ 34 Please note that shows, dates, times and prices are subject to change. Worcester Center for Performing Arts is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which owns and operates The Hanover Theatre and conservatory for the Performing Arts. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest

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Escape to Margaritaville Thursday, October 21 - Sunday, October 24 Group discounts exclude Saturday evening performance. Group ticket prices 10+ $36.40 - $72.40 Regular single ticket prices $47 - $87 Prices include all handling fees. Start your escape to the theatre with the party that never stops. Don’t forget your sunglasses when you embark on this fun-filled journey through Jimmy Buffet’s greatest hits! It’s “Five O’Clock Somewhere” so grab your margaritas and join us for a tropical vacation right here in downtown Worcester when you Escape to Margaritaville! SPONSORED BY

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The Band’s Visit Thursday, November 11 - Sunday, November 14 Group discounts exclude Saturday evening performance. Group ticket prices 10+ $36.40 - $72.40 Regular single ticket prices $47 - $87 Prices include all handling fees. Winner of an amazing ten 2018 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical! The Band’s Visit has been wowing audiences with its exquisite storytelling and brilliant representation of Middle Eastern culture and people for years. This musical explores the friendships we can form, connections we can make, even as strangers, and how there is beauty in the unexpected. SPONSORED BY

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CATS Thursday, March 3 - Sunday, March 6

Group ticket prices 10+ $36.40 - $81.40 Regular single ticket prices $47 - $97 Prices include all handling fees. The fourth longest-running Broadway show, the beloved CATS is making its way back to Worcester. Get gussied up for the Jellicle Ball at The Hanover Theatre. This high-energy feline fiasco has some of the most iconic choreography in Broadway history, presenting an anthropomorphic illusion through dance. You simply cannot miss this classic seven-time Tony®-winning musical! SPONSORED BY

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STILL BLUE. THE REST IS NEW.

Blue Man Group Thursday, April 7 - Sunday, April 10 Group ticket prices 10+ $36.40 - $80.50 Regular single ticket prices $47 - $96 Prices include all handling fees. Winner of a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, the Blue Man Group is sure to put on a show the whole family can enjoy! You never quite know what you’re going to experience during these hilarious, interactive and energetic performances, so get ready for a fun-filled spectacle at The Hanover Theatre. SPONSORED BY

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Group discounts exclude Saturday evening performance. Group ticket prices 10+ $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. Winner of a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Projection Design, this show will truly transport the whole family into this royal world of opulence. SPONSORED BY

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The Prom Tuesday, April 26 - Sunday, May 1 Group ticket prices 10+ $36.40 - $81.40 Regular single ticket prices $47 - $97 Prices include all handling fees. Our season concludes with the first musical of the 2018–2019 Broadway season to be named a New York Times Critics Pick, with Jesse Green calling it “such a joyful hoot!” The seven-time Tony®-nominated musical is making its way from Broadway and Netflix to The Hanover Theatre main stage. The Prom is a beautiful, funny coming-of-age, coming-out story featuring energetic dancing, powerful vocals and SPONSORED BY a heaping dose of heart! SPONSORED BY

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Thanksgiving Weekend

Book by November 15 and your group receives a special keepsake item to commemorate the occasion!

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The Nutcracker Friday, November 26 - Sunday, November 28 Group ticket prices 10+ $36.40 - $48.10 Regular single ticket prices $46 - $58 Prices include all handling fees. Groups save $9+ per ticket. Kick off your holiday season Thanksgiving weekend with a spectacular treat for the whole family. Featuring live music from The Hanover Theatre Nutcracker Orchestra, this production of The Nutcracker will enchant you with its brilliant dancing and vibrant costumes and dazzling new lighting and scenery designs, based on a pop-up story book by Broadway designers. The Nutcracker is a twoact ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky based on the stories of E.T.A. Hoffmann and Alexandre Dumas and first performed in Russia in December 1892. The story revolves around Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and then enters a magical world where the nutcracker and other characters SPONSORED BY come to life. SPONSORED BY

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Plan for great holiday memories now!

A Magical Cirque Christmas

November 30 •

December 1 •

Tickets start at $27.40. You save between $9.60 - $13.60.

Tickets start at $41.80. You save between $12.20 - $22.70. page 18

Groups save 10% PLUS all handling fees.

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December 3 •

Groups of 15+ save between $16.60 - $23.60 per ticket.

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December 6 •

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A s a m t s i Chr Carol

Book by November 15 and your group receives a special keepsake item to commemorate the occasion!

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

A Christmas Carol Wednesday, December 15 - Thursday, December 23

December 19, 11am - Relaxed performance (sensory friendly) & tactile tour December 19, 4pm, ASL & tactile tour Group ticket prices 10+ $27.50 - $51.70 Regular single ticket prices $36 - $64 Prices include all handling fees.

Looking for a fun Christmas tradition with family or friends? We have it! Join us for our annual production, adapted by The Hanover Theatre’s President and CEO Troy Siebels. Celebrate the holiday season with New England’s largest production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, New England’s largest theatre pipe organ, you’ll never see another production of A Christmas Carol like this! The show is refined and revised each year. This brilliant musical, set with timeless music, colorful costumes and spectacular lighting and scenery, follows Scrooge as he discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. To book a school group matinee, contact education@thehanovertheatre.org or call 508.471.1765. Special rates may apply. SPONSORED BY

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Groups save on family shows!

January 21 • Tickets start at $27.40. Save between $7.60 - $12.20 per ticket.

February 4 • Tickets start at $27.40.

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April 24 • 2 performances • Tickets start at $23.80. page 22

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Gordon Lightfoot the Legend in Concert October 19 •

Tickets start at $40.90. Groups save more than $10 per ticket.

Gilberto Santa Rosa

The Gentleman of Salsa 6-time Grammy Award Winner!

October 30 • Groups save between $13.60 - $19.20 per ticket!

November 6 • Tickets start at $ 27.40. page 24

Groups save 10% PLUS all handling fees.

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February 25 • Tickets start at $41.80. You save $11.20 or more per ticket.

March 12 • Tickets start at $27.40.

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The Russian National Ballet performs Swan Lake Presented by Music Worcester

February 25 • Groups save 10% plus handling fees.

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June 25 • Tickets start at $ 27.40

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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! American Sign Language: We are pleased to 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. 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. More info at TheHanoverTheatre.org/accessibility

GROUP SALES FAQS Q. How do I buy group tickets? A. It is so easy! To book your group, call 508.471.1689 or email groupsales@ thehanovertheatre.org 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 information is presented to inform our patrons and to maintain an orderly and thriving theatrical environment and experience. These policies notwithstanding, management always strives to be fair, ethical and understanding of our patrons’ needs. For our Safety Protocols, visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/safetyprotocols. Accessible Seating: See page 32 for info. ASL: See page 32 for info. 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. Box Office Hours: (in person and by telephone) Regular hours Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, (or until curtain) Sundays, only if there is a performance, Noon until curtain. Summer hours: (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm or until curtain. Saturdays and Sundays, only if there is a performance, 4 hours prior to event until curtain for evening performances and noon until curtain for matinee performances. Closed on all major holidays. 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. Cell Phones: Out of respect to the performers and to fellow audience members, please remember to silence all cell phones while in the theatre. 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. 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. 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. 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. The theatre strongly recommends that you add on ticket insurance through Booking Protect to protect your purchase. Protect Your Ticket Purchase with 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. Prohibited: Items and activities which are prohibited include (but are not limited to): smoking, weapons, outside food or drinks, camera or recording devices, cell phones not silenced or set to vibrate, 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.

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2021-2022 Group Deals and Discounts at The Hanover Theatre

Articles inside

The Nutcracker

Anastasia

The Prom

CATS

A Christmas Carol

Accessibiltiy & Group sales FAQs

Escape to Margaritaville