Have a Ball!
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OCTOBER 13-16
Subscriber Benefit
Only subscribers are invited to our exclusive Cinderella’s Soiree. You can Have a Ball while celebrating and touring our new performing arts conservatory and event space before the show (glass slippers optional!)
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love... the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more... plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.
“Pure magic.” - The Associated Press
W I N N E R ! NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 2 0 1 3 T O N Y4 AWA R D
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Subscriber Added Value More cash in your pocket! Subscribers save between $80 - $115 per person (based on individual price of tickets when they go on sale).
KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! KINKY BOOTS is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography. 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. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.
WINNER! 2 0 1 3 T O N Y AWA R D
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Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out.
“There is no show hotter than Kinky Boots!” – CBS News
“ONE OF THE MOST LOVED “SPARKLING, FRESH AND LIVELY.” DECEMBER 28 -
MUSICALS OF ALL TIME” Subscriber Incentive - Los Angeles Times - The Stage,1London JANUARY
Celebrate the holidays with this iconic show while you sing and ring in the New Year at the theatre!
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. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
“Sparkling, fresh and lively.” – Los Angeles Times
Please note that there will not be an evening performance of The Sound of Music on Jan. 1st. Sunday evening subscribers will automatically be seated in their same seats for opening night on Wednesday, December 28th.
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Subscribers save money all year long with early access to tickets, our Black Friday sale and other discounts to over 100 additional performances and events.
Photo: © Joan Marcus
Winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, 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 haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams... not living in fear... and the power of music to connect all of us.
Photo credit: Joan Marcus
FEBRUARY 2-5
“ONCE is unusually fun & heartfelt musical theatre. The cast is on fire.”
- The New Yorker
MARCH 30 - APRIL 2
Exclusive Subscriber Events Be the first to know about our next Broadway Season. Subscribers are always invited to exclusive events like our 2017-2018 Broadway Season Launch.
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. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. Come experience PIPPIN, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” Hailed as “an
eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1) it’s unlike anything you have ever seen!
MAY 23-28, 2017
Subscriber Benefit
Subscribers can exchange specific performance days within their Broadway series as well as order additional seats for individual performances before they’re available to anyone else.
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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 the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!
“More than a Broadway show. A celebration of music that transformed America!”
RAYMOND LUKE, JR. AND BRYAN TERRELL CLARK PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS. ALL OTHER PHOTOS BY ANDREW ECCLES.
- CBS Sunday Morning
JUNE 8 -11, 2017
Subscriber Benefit
Only current subscribers can guarantee or upgrade their seating for next season before tickets go on sale to members or the public.
The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. 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. RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia.
“Triumphant! A perfect gem.�
- New York Post
MORE CHOICES. MORE FUN.
MORE SHOWS. START SAVING NOW! Since all subscribers receive a complimentary Friend Level membership you get early access to tickets and discounts to over 100 performances* including:
Upgrade your membership to a Patron Level membership and take advantage of the extra perks such as free tickets to our silent movies and recognition in all of our Broadway programs. Be sure to indicate your upgrade on the enclosed order form. Join the All Access Club and receive a “season pass” to the theatre. Secure the best seats for every show from September through August, even those that we don’t know about yet! Contact Nel Lazour, director of development at 508.471.1770.
PUT YOUR CHILD CENTER STAGE Due to popular demand, we expanded our Youth Summer Programs. This summer, we are offering four musical theatre programs. Spaces fill quickly, please register today. Learn more at TheHanoverTheatre.org/summer-program or call 508.471.1793. Children’s program, ages 6-8 Teen program #1, ages 13-18 Pre-teen program, ages 9-12 Teen program #2, ages 13-18
June 27-July 8 July 11-30 July 25-August 5 August 1-20
An Intimate Evening with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre
April 30
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Tour (Free to members!)
May 1
Girl Shy: silent film accompanied by the Mighty
Wurlitzer Organ
May 6-8
Saturday Night Fever: The Musical
May 13
Classic Albums Live: Hotel California
May 14
Defending the Caveman
May 11 & 14 Historic & Architectural Tours (Free to members!) May 20
Union Bound Tour, a one-of-a-kind experience
May 26
Founders’ Tour (Free to members!)
May 26
An Evening with Joe Bonamassa
June 8 & 18 Historic & Architectural Tours (Free to members!) June 7-12
Dirty Dancing sponsored by Reliant Medical Group
June 23
Founders’ Tour (Free to members!)
June 25
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Tour (Free to members!)
June 28
Chris Cornell: Higher Truth Tour
July 29-30
Shrek The Musical presented by the Youth Summer Program
Aug 5
Shrek Jr. presented by the Youth Summer Program
Aug 19-20
Shrek The Musical presented by the Youth Summer Program
Aug 31
Culture Club
Sept 16
John Prine
Oct 2
Unelectable You
Nov 5
Get the Led Out
Nov 25-27
The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Arts Worcester
Dec 9
Boston Pops Holiday Concert 2016
Dec 16-23
A Christmas Carol
* Please note, new shows are added all the time and performance dates are subject to change. Tickets may not be on sale to all shows as of the printing of this brochure.
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The Under 40 Club. Are you “Under 40”? Enjoy social events? Well, join the fun! We have special offers for ticket holders and members who are “Under 40” (years old) to exclusive social and networking events. Contact Kelly Hobson, membership coordinator at 508.471.1792 to join.
April 29
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This is OUR BEST BROADWAY SEASON YET with a line-up of shows that have won 25 Tony Awards, 14 Drama Desk Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, an Emmy and an Academy Award.
2. Only subscribers have access to the BEST SEATS in the theatre within the gold circle and loge sections. 3. Subscribers are FIRST TO GUARANTEE OR IMPROVE SEATING each year before the Broadway Series goes on sale to anyone else. 4. SAVE up to 20% off regular individual ticket prices. That adds up to $80-$115 per adult! Picture yourself at the theatre. Share the magic of live theatre and bring the whole family! Together you can experience the best in Broadway, music and more. We have excellent pricing incentives for parents (or grandparents, aunts, uncles etc.) to help young theatre lovers experience award-winning Broadway tours.
5. STUDENT SUBSCRIBERS SAVE $159-$258 per subscription.
The best news? In addition to all the standard subscription benefits (guaranteeing great seats at the best price, complimentary Friend Level membership that allows early access and discounts to new shows throughout the season and much more), you can create the family subscription that best meets your needs. Savings range from $80-$115 per adult and $159-$258 per student on a 7 show subscription package!
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Subscribers receive a complimentary Friend Level membership (value $75) which gets you EARLY ACCESS AND DISCOUNTS to over 100 additional performances.
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Subscribers share the joy when they purchase ADDITIONAL TICKETS for the series AT THE SAME GREAT PRICE. This is especially helpful around the holidays and for family favorites!
THE COMPLETE VIP THEATRE EXPERIENCE Looking for a VIP theatre experience? Upgrade to a Franklin Square Society membership to take full advantage of all the elegance and extra perks, including complimentary parking and beverages in the exclusive Franklin Square Salon for every ticketed show you attend! Consider adding this VIP experience onto your subscription package and have the dues included in a payment plan.
For membership info call 508.471.1771 (VIP HOTLINE) TheHanoverTheatre.org/franklinsquare
6. NEW PAYMENT PLANS! See all 7 shows for as low as 8 monthly payments of $35.
9. Save a trip to Boston or New York City to see the same shows, but with EASY & AFFORDABLE PARKING and SPECIAL OFFERS from our Gourmet Program restaurant partners. 10. You get to experience national Broadway shows at one of Pollstar’s TOP THEATRES IN THE WORLD.
SUBSCRIBE TO ALL 7 SHOWS FOR AS LITTLE AS 8 PAYMENTS UNDER $35! 1. SELECT YOUR PERFORMANCE DAY AND TIME
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0 Thursday evening, 7:30pm (NEW subscriber option) the best seats. 0 Friday evening, 8pm 0 Saturday matinee, 2pm 0 Saturday evening, 8pm Section A 0 Sunday matinee, 1pm 0 Sunday evening, 6:30pm* seating * Please note that there will not be an evening performance of The Sound of Music is only on Jan. 1st. Sunday evening subscribers will automatically be seated in available to th their same seats for opening night on Wednesday, December 28 .
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7 Show Package—Gold Circle/Loge (A)
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7 Show Package—Rear Orchestra (B)
x $402
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7 Show Package—Lower Balcony (C)
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7 Show Package—Middle Balcony (D)
x $346
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7 Show Package—Upper Balcony (E)
x $269
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6 Show Package—Gold Circle/Loge (A)
x $436
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6 Show Package—Rear Orchestra (B)
x $346
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6 Show Package—Lower Balcony (C)
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6 Show Package—Middle Balcony (D)
x $298
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6 Show Package—Upper Balcony (E)
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