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- Broadway in Worcester presents Stephanie J. Block, Merry Christmas, Darling
From Dec 9, 2026 (open run)
December 9th 2026, 7:30 pm Run Time: 90min followed by a post show meet and greet Tony Award-winner Stephanie J. Block (Best Actress in a Musical, “The Cher Show”) has a deep love of Christmas that began as a child with the warm hum and crackle of the Carpenter’s “Christmas Portrait” vinyl, Johnny Mathis’ “Merry Christmas” LP, and Barbra Streisand’s “A Christmas Album.” Now, the Broadway star shares her nostalgia for the holiday season with you in a celebration of storytelling with heartwarming holiday tunes and your favorite Broadway selections! All-In Pricing: Including all fees, tickets are - A Christmas Carol (Student Matinee)
Dec 16 – Dec 22, 2026
Gather together for one of the most beloved stories ever told. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Ebenezer… - A Christmas Carol
Dec 17 – Dec 23, 2026
Experience the celebrated classic this holiday season December 17th 2026, 7:00 pm December 18th 2026, 7:00 pm December 19th 2026, 2:00 pm December 19th 2026, 7:00 pm December 20th 2026, 1:00 pm December 20th 2026, 6:00 pm December 22nd 2026, 7:00 pm December 23rd 2026, 7:00 pm Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including intermission Gather the whole family for one of the most beloved stories ever told. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the spirits of Christmas, and the power of redemption comes to life in The Hanover Theatre’s 19th annual production of Troy Sieb - Shen Yun
Jan 2 – Jan 3, 2027
January 2nd 2027, 1:30 pm January 2nd 2027, 7:00 pm January 3rd 2027, 1:30 pm The Beauty and Wonder of China Before Communism Run Time: 2 hours plus 15 minute intermission Shen Yun’s grand production immerses you in stories and legends that shaped Chinese culture for millennia. It’s a world where maidens danced with ethereal grace and generals fought with explosive athleticism, where timeless tales of valor and virtue were born, and where heaven and earth intersected, making even magic possible. Based in New York, Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the best of 5,000 years of civilization. - JEFF DUNHAM: Inappropriate Contact
From Jan 6, 2027 (open run)
January 6th 2027, 7:00 pm Run Time: TBD A quick glance of Jeff Dunham’s childhood photos reveals the milestones of youth—birthdays, graduations, awkward first dates… very awkward first dates. Nothing unusual – except for the fact that in almost every photo, he’s joined by a dummy seated on his lap. Literally. - Get The Led Out
From Jan 23, 2027 (open run)
January 23rd 2027, 8:00 pm A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep" Run Time: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission Sensory Notice: haze and flashing lights may be used at this show From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the song - Layon Gray’s Black Angels Over Tuskegee
From Jan 26, 2027 (open run)
Black Angels Over Tuskegee is an incredibly energetic and emotionally gripping drama that documents the journey… - Layon Gray&8217;s Black Angels Over Tuskegee
From Jan 26, 2027 (open run)
Inspired by a true story. January 26th 2027, 7:00 pm Member on sale 11/11 at 10am Public on sale 11/13 at 10am Run Time: Approximately 120 minutes Black Angels Over Tuskegee is a story told in narrative of six men embarking on a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow; challenging their intelligence, patriotism, brotherhood, and dreams of an inclusive and fair society. - THT Rep presents Hedwig and The Angry Inch
Feb 3 – Feb 21, 2027
February 3rd 2027, 7:00 pm Preview February 4th 2027, 7:00 pm Preview February 5th 2027, 7:00 pm Preview February 6th 2027, 7:00 pm Opening February 7th 2027, 2:00 pm February 11th 2027, 7:00 pm February 12th 2027, 7:00 pm February 13th 2027, 2:00 pm February 13th 2027, 7:00 pm February 14th 2027, 2:00 pm February 18th 2027, 7:00 pm February 19th 2027, 7:00 pm February 20th 2027, 2:00 pm February 20th 2027, 7:00 pm February 21st 2027, 2:00 pm Run Time: TBD There will be NO late seating for this production. Please make sure to arrive early. PART CONFESSIONAL. - Curious George: The Golden Meatball
From Feb 19, 2027 (open run)
February 19th 2027, 6:00 pm Run Time: TBD Join Curious George, the inquisitive and lovable monkey from the beloved books, movies and award winning PBS television show, in a brand new musical adventure! It’s All You Can Eat Meatball Day, but when a rival’s speedy Meatballs O Matic machine keeps the crowds away, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George sets off for Rome to enter Chef Pisghetti’s meatballs in the world famous Golden Meatball Contest. - Water for Elephants
Feb 26 – Feb 28, 2027
February 26th 2027, 7:30 pm February 27th 2027, 2:00 pm February 27th 2027, 7:30 pm February 28th 2027, 1:00 pm February 28th 2027, 6:30 pm Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including intermission “Many Wonders Await Audiences in This Gorgeously Imaginative Broadway Musical” ( The New York Times ) The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life ( Time Out New York ) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” After losing what matte - ROSIE REVERE, ADA TWIST, AND IGGY PECK: THE QUESTIONEERS (Student Matinee)
From Mar 4, 2027 (open run)
March 4th 2027, 10:30 am Presented by TheatreWorks USA Cost: $18 Run Time: 65 minutes Recommended Grades: K-4 Location: The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. - Mexodus (Student Matinee)
From Mar 17, 2027 (open run)
March 17th 2027, 10:00 am Presented by Audible Theatre and P3 Productions Cost: $25 Run Time: 90 minutes Recommended Grades: 8-12 Location: The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA You know the story of the Underground Railroad that ran North, but this show takes you on the path that ran South by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. “An electrifying theatrical experience” ( The New York Times ), this groundbreaking musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders. Mexodus creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. - THT Rep presents Fat Ham
Mar 31 – Apr 11, 2027
THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS & THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE (Student Matinee) - THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS & THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE
From Apr 7, 2027 (open run)
Lions roar, elephants dance, roosters whistle, and fossils clatter in this brilliant version of Carnival of the… - Shucked
Apr 30 – May 2, 2027
April 30th 2027, 7:30 pm May 1st 2027, 2:00 pm May 1st 2027, 7:30 pm May 2nd 2027, 1:00 pm May 2nd 2027, 6:30 pm Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including intermission. The A-maize-ing Tony Award®–Winning Musical Comedy! Maizy and Beau are getting hitched when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. - Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
From May 8, 2027 (open run)
Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical… - Don&8217;t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
From May 8, 2027 (open run) - The Wiz
May 14 – May 16, 2027
May 14th 2027, 7:30 pm May 15th 2027, 2:00 pm May 15th 2027, 7:30 pm May 16th 2027, 1:00 pm May 16th 2027, 6:30 pm Member on sale 11/18 at 10am Public on sale 11/20 at 10am Run Time: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission. The Tony® Award-Winning Best Musical That Took the World by Storm is Back! The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
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