JMAC

Winter Warmer

Come to the JMAC on 12/9 to enjoy a night of artistic expression! Performances Include: Scenes from Mary Darling's newest work in progress "The Translator" featuring Kayla Schenk, Madeline Falcone, Kyle Hargrove, Patrick Bracken, Ed Humprhies, Tim Nichols, and Chandra Watts Stand-up by the Wootenanny comics Shaun Connolly and Bryan […]

Mechanics Hall

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 42nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall

     The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Myron Romanul, will presents its 42nd Holiday Pops Concert at Worcester's Mechanics Hall on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8PM. This year's concert will feature the orchestra along with vocal soloists Jane Shivick, soprano and Christon Carney, tenor, a combined […]

Mechanics Hall

The Nutcracker Ballet | Evening Show

No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years, Dance Prism of Concord, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences--both young and old--with the ballet’s beauty, joy, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker, or your fortieth, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! […]

Mechanics Hall

Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries! Christmas at Mechanics Hall, organized by the Hall’s Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa, will feature a variety of festive music—from African American spirituals to traditional carols—as well as a selection of new holiday pieces […]

Hilton Garden Inn

Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball

Looking for an evening where you can dress up, enjoy fabulous food, dance to music and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Look no further, grab your tickets to Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball

Mechanics Hall

Annual Family Holiday Concert

Sponsored by Gold Concert Sponsor Workers Credit Union. WYO's most popular concert of the year! Celebrate with family & friends the festive sounds of the season with the WY Symphony Orchestra & Nashoba Valley Chorale.  Join us for an afternoon of your holiday favorites! Want to celebrate in style? Why […]

Mechanics Hall

Cara Brindisi: The Snow Globe Tour

Fresh off season 22 of NBC's The Voice, join Worcester's own, Cara Brindisi for her last stop on The Snow Globe Tour. You may have seen Cara perform numerous times over the years at Mechanics Hall as direct support for local and national acts.  This holiday, don't miss her headlining […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Get the Led Out

Get The Led Out, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 10, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:30pm. Your current tickets are now valid for the new date. There is no need to obtain new tickets. If you are unable to attend the new date, please contact the box […]

BrickBox Theater

Tony Award Winner Kelli O’Hara

Join us for one of Broadway's most celebrated leading ladies in concert. Broadway in Worcester and the Hanover Theatre present Tony Award winner and star of stage and screen, Kelli O’Hara. Ms. O’Hara has been hailed by The New York Times as “Broadway musical’s undisputed queen.” Her concerts have gained […]

The Hanover Theatre in Worcester

Worcester Shen Yun Dance Shows at HanoverTheatre(PreSale Oct.)

An ancient inspiration for today. SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey. Featuring one of the world’s most ancient and richest dance systems—classical Chinese dance—along with dynamic animated backdrops and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Conservatory Winter/Spring Semester

Winter/spring 2023 classes are now open for registration! Register now to ignite creativity and inspire confidence in the new year! With classes for students of ALL ages in drama, dance, music and technical theatre & design, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Call us anytime at 508.471.1795 for more information about registration. […]

Off The Rails

The Brian Barlow Concert Series Presents: Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson

On Saturday, January 28th at 4 pm, 90.5 WICN Public Radio continues to honor the legacy of our legendary former General Manager and host, Brian Barlow, with the next edition of The Brian Barlow Concert Series.WICN Morning Vibe Time host and Production Manager, Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson, will take center stage […]

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