We came for Avatar the Last Airbender concert and it was really pretty inside. The amount of seats…read morekind of surpassed my expectations from how small the entrance looked from the outside. They serve soda from the Polar brand because, hello you're in Worcester, home of Polar. Popcorn is alright, it's not popped fresh like some theaters, but rather, prepackaged. Bar drink menu was decent. Staff is decent. The stage was smaller than I expected. Parking is terrible though. When you go to a packed concert like this, all the streets are filled and even the parking garage nearby is filled from top to bottom. Best to go early to find parking even if it's not good.

This is a classic and beautiful theater, built between 1902 and 1904 in the Renaissance style. It's…read morebeen modernized and updated with $32 million in restorations, and I think the theater looks great. A few years ago, I enjoyed a guided tour of the theater, which provided a great background if its rich history highlighting the entertainment offered from vaudeville to contemporary performances. This evening's show was the comedic performance of Clue! I've also seen Jerry Seinfeld, Swan Lake, and many other great performances here. The tours are offered periodically, and they have a very active event calendar, you can check it out on their website https://thehanovertheatre.org/event/ for upcoming events. Compared to Broadway's theaters, the comfortable seats offer palatial legroom, and the Hanover seats 2,300 people, almost 20% larger than the largest theater on Broadway. The theater offers attendees beautiful architectural details, a seven-foot-tall chandelier and the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ with 2,495 pipes (no I didn't count those). I look forward to returning here very soon!

We saw a great play last night at Southgate Theater here in Shrewsbury. A musical, 9 to 5 was not…read moreonly very professional and entertaining, but very affordable as well. The Regatta Players are to be commended for a job well done. It will run for another week. See it if you can! You won't regret the effort!

From the owner: The 2017 season kicks off in time for Valentine's Day with,…read more "First Date: Broadway's Musical Comedy" Modern dating hijinks come to a head when romantic novice, Aaron, is linked up with cynical dating pro, Casey, in this NYC musical romp. Unfurling in real time, the couple's inner critics take on a life of their own, transforming the surrounding restaurant patrons into a bevy of exes, protective parents and humiliating social media posts.

A wonderful organization benefiting the regions with a variety of performances, from world renowned…read moreorchestras to local choirs to solo mandolinists. Their goal is to bring a variety of musical experiences using concerts, performances, and educational programs. This includes symphony, chamber, dance and jazz genres. They sometimes feature renowned artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Yo Yo Ma. We've attended many Music Worcester performances in a variety of venues including the fabulous Mechanics Hall, the beautiful Tuckerman Hall, and most recently Trinity Lutheran Church where we attended the Women's Ensemble Choir. We look forward to more great performances in 2024!

What a special spot the City of Worcester has! This is the oldest music festival in the United…read moreStates, with performances going back to 1858. Venues include Mechanics Hall, Tuckerman Hall and the Hanover Theatre. World class classical music symphonies and chamber music, jazz and ballet peformances have all graced its stages,with artists from Enrico Caruso and John Philip Sousa to Yo Yo Ma and Winton Marsalis. Caught the St. Petersburg Symhony from Russia last week who performed extraordinarily.......Can't wait for the National Acrobats of China next week! Truly a hidden gem!

Phenomenal space for new smaller productions! "Attached" to the Hanover Theater, this is a great…read moreplace for smaller shows. Masks required for staff AND patrons. Sanitizer available in many places. Great space. Looking forward to many great shows!

I just took my first bachata and salsa class here on the recommendation of a friend. Kristian was…read morethe teacher. I am glad I gave it a whirl because I had so much fun. Even though I fumbled a ton, the people there were friendly and encouraging. It has an upbeat and no-pressure environment. I would say the bachata class was much easier than the salsa class, but both were equally enjoyable. I ended up joining the beginners program, and I am very much looking forward to my second class. This is easily qualifies for a FIVE star rating.

Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere offering dance classes in Flamenco, HipHop, Salsa, Bachata,…read moreand more. Now including Saturday drop-in workshops for folks that work during the week.

We held our daughter's 4th birthday party here. We chose the Deluxe Adventure party. There was no…read morestone unturned and execution was flawless from the team at SkyRise. The staff was highly engaged with the guests ensuring that a good time was had by all. The space was decorated impeccably and we loved the customized gift bags for the attendees. I highly recommend SkyRise for a special birthday celebration. They really did an outstanding job. All of the work was done for us without hesitation.

this is a company/owner that failed to show up for a arranged business funtion. no phone call, no…read moreemail, no apology-- nothing... i'm sure they understand how to communcate changes on agreed arrangements. for a children focused company, what kind of model does that set? no accountability, unreliable and dissapointing to say the least...tsk,tsk,tsk..

If you live anywhere near Worcester, and if you have any interest in classical music performed in…read moreattractive settings at a very reasonable price by world-class musicians, (Their season also includes FREE concerts in the spectacularly beautiful and acoustically superb Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Assumption College, and a gala family concert each spring at Mechanics Hall featuring programs specially chosen for their attractiveness to children.) then go to Worcester Chamber Music Society's website and check out their 2011-12 season which kicked off Sept. 24 with an adventurous and superbly executed program of Latin American music! This is WCMS's 6th season. My wife and I have been to every concert since we discovered it in 2006 and excellence has been the unfailing standard in both programming and performance. The Sunday Oct. 16 concert at the Worcester Art Museum is sold out, but on Nov. 19, 7:30 PM at the First Baptist Church, 111 Park Avenue, a program featuring music of Brahms, Reger, and Schnittke will be performed. It promises to be another evening of musical excellence and excitement! (All concerts are preceded by a talk by members of the Society beginning at 7:00PM.). The Worcester Chamber Music Society is the jewel in Worcester's cultural crown. We went to one concert and were hooked! I think you will be too!

From the owner: The Worcester Chamber Music Society brings world-class chamber music to…read more intimate Greater Worcester venues. WCMS nurtures the community as well as young musicians through a unique combination of affordable concerts, education and community outreach. The WCMS experience will nurture your soul, engage your senses and share up-close the passion of live classical chamber music