The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Kevin James

Kevin James might be best known now as the star of The King of Queens, but his comedy career started well before that as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene.The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive […]

JMAC BrickBox Theater

My Son The Waiter

This hilarious and poignant story is universal in its message: The journey to follow one's dream and the parents who suffer through it! Actor/Comedian Brad Zimmerman's hit New York comedy is the moving and hilarious story of the grit and passion required to 'make it’ as an artist and the […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour

Vaccinated and Horny Tour Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, best-selling author and advocate whose humor and candor have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. After a strong seven-year run as the host of E!’s top-rated Chelsea Lately, a tenure in which […]

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

Comedian Bob Marley | First Show

Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines, which he has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe Kuwait, and […]

Mechanics Hall

Comedian Bob Marley | Second Show

Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines, which he has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe Kuwait, and […]

Mechanics Hall

Comedian Bob Marley | Third Show

Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines, which he has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe Kuwait, and […]

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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

March 11th 2023, 8:00 pm Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! 90 mins plus intermission It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the […]

Jean McDonough Arts Center

2023 Kennedy Community Health Hero Costume Party

Kennedy Community Health is pleased to announce its 2023 Hero Costume Party on Friday, March 24th at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester! The much-anticipated return of Kennedy Community Health’s one-of-a-kind costume party event is here.  We’re back to celebrate our health care heroes in a hero-themed party at […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Lewis Black: Off the Rails

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically […]

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless

2 hrs 30 min (including 20 min intermission) Armed with only their wits, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are taking to the live stage and they’re…Scared Scriptless. Prepare to laugh yourself senseless as improv comedy masterminds Colin & Brad must make up original scenes, […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Brian Regan

"The Funniest Stand-Up Alive" Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree, Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country, with Vanity Fair calling Brian “the funniest stand-up alive” and Entertainment Weekly calling him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop […]

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