THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
A Note From
ALAN SEIFFERT
President and CEO of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
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Welcome to The Hanover Theatre. I'm so glad you're here. Few productions are as instantly recognizable as STOMP. Built on rhythm, movement, and the unexpected music of everyday objects, this international percussion sensation has been engaging audiences for 30 years, and we’re pleased to welcome them back to Worcester.
STOMP arrives with a surge of energy that feels perfectly timed as we prepare for the sizzling season ahead. And yes, let's address the elephant in the room... the next Broadway season. I’ll always love the excitement of announcing a brand new series. At the risk of sounding corny, I believe the 26/27 lineup is wonderful. It's charming, funny, and celebrates the bright side of life. From new underground favorites to hit musicals, I'm looking forward to experiencing each title alongside you once we announce in just a few weeks.
Thank you for being part of our community and for making Worcester such a vibrant home for the performing arts.
With gratitude,
Alan Seiffert
P.S. If you're attending today's performance with young theatregoers, our Youth Summer Programs are now open for registration! Turn to page 21 to learn more.
Welcome home! Find your seats for Broadway, dance, music, and more at TheHanoverTheatre.org/Events.
Mission
To ignite and nurture a passion for the performing arts in audiences and artists of today and tomorrow.
Vision
To be Greater Worcester’s bold, inclusive, and innovative performing arts destination where creativity flourishes, diverse voices thrive, and transformative experiences connect and uplift our community.
Land acknowledgement
We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Nipmuc Nation on which we are working and performing this season. Find more information at native-land.ca.
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Board of Directors
Elissa Boisvert, Esq. | Chair
Ken Rapp | Vice Chair
Bill Finn | Treasurer
Tracy V. Wells | Clerk
Abigail M. Childs, MD
Curtis A. Feldman, CPA
Ivan R. Green, MD
Steven G. Joseph
Erica Kidder
John Lauring
Lisa McDonough
Sathi Mitra
Marc D. Montalvo
Jason D. Muise
Kimberly A. Rozak, Esq.
Alan Seiffert
Sanjay Shah, Ph.D.
Michael D. Sleeper
Dr. Charles Steinberg
Carolyn Stempler
John Stimpson
Kimberly Stone, Esq.
John “JT” Tanacea
Marina Taylor
Kellie Thibodeau
Rachel K. Tosches
Ancy Verdier, DMD
Founders
Paul J. Demoga, Esq.
Edward P. Madaus
Honorary Director
Mary C. DeFeudis
Our corporate partners
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We are grateful to the many companies and organizations whose partnership helps make our work possible. Their investment in the arts supports performances, education programs, and a thriving cultural community in Central Massachusetts. Together, we share a belief in the power of the performing arts to inspire, connect, and enrich lives.
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Contact Christopher Thompson, senior sales manager, at cthompson@thehanovertheatre.org or 877.571.7469 ext. 1752 to elevate your theatre experience and make an impact on our vibrant arts community.
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Upcoming Events
Main Stage
The Choir of Man
Friday, February 27
Jerry Seinfeld
Saturday, February 28
The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf
Wednesday, March 4
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In the Hat –Live on Stage!
Friday, March 13
Mid-Century & Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kleefield
Sunday, March 15
Marlon Wayans
Thursday, March 19
Goddard: Father of the Space Age
Sunday, March 22
BrickBox Theater (JMAC)
Adam Ezra Group
Saturday, March 7
Broadway in Worcester presents Tony Award® Winner
Lindsay Mendez
Friday, March 20, 2026
Parsons Dance Thursday, April 2
Peppa Pig: My First Concert Friday, April 3
My Best Girl, Silent Film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Friday, April 10
An Evening of Alton Brown Saturday, April 18
Dog Man: The Musical Wednesday, April 22
View all upcoming events and get tickets at TheHanoverTheatre.org or call 877.571.7469.
THT Rep presents Who Is Eartha Mae? April 8-19, 2026
View all upcoming events and get tickets at JMACWorcester.org or call 877.571.7469.
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The Enduring Joy of The Music Man
At its heart, The Music Man is a celebration of community and the way music brings people together. This May 15-17, Worcester audiences will be welcomed into a world filled with big production numbers, unforgettable melodies, and a story that continues to resonate across generations. Directed by Matt Lenz and choreographed by Josh Bergasse, the national tour reintroduces this beloved classic with fresh energy.
For Lenz, the show feels especially timely. “It’s about harmony. It’s about healing. It’s about believing in the same things,” he says. “The possibility of music and art, and how culture can heal and bring people together.” That spirit of collaboration is woven throughout the production, from the sweeping ensemble numbers to the quieter moments that ground the story.
Bergasse, who grew up watching the film and dreaming of working on the show, describes this production as a full-circle moment. “I’ve always wanted to do this show,” he shares. “So this is kind of a dream come true for me.” His choreography leans into the joy and momentum of the piece, especially the way Harold Hill’s idea for a band spreads through the town. “It just catches on like a wildfire,” Bergasse says. “The excitement grows and grows.”
Rooted in Meredith Willson’s Iowa upbringing, The Music Man remains the definition of a classic. “Like all great art, it’s timeless,” Lenz notes. “I hope people all over this country flock to it."
Whether you’re rediscovering it or seeing it for the very first time, experience this classic Broadway musical live in Worcester.
Visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/MusicMan to get your tickets today.
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Parsons Dance: A Celebration of Artistry
on April 2. According to Vail Daily, “Parsons Dance company embodies the best of dance: its emotion, artistry, visceral impact, and the joy of movement.”
The company was founded in 1985 by David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, born out of Parsons’ vision to create works that were both artistically powerful and accessible to all audiences. Drawing inspiration from his mentor Paul Taylor, Parsons instilled in the company a spirit of joy and collaboration that continues to define its identity today. As Vail Daily observed, “Parsons believes the arts are a powerful tool for self-expression and communication,” striking “a wonderful and refreshing balance in a time when social messages seem so in-your-face.” For Parsons, from the moment there is light onstage, everything is art. His choreography explores what it means to play within his craft, while simultaneously inviting the audience to celebrate alongside the dancers.
That spirit radiates through in signature works like Shining Star, which had audiences “so enthralled, they were clapping madly and standing well before the end of the number, moving to the music in front of their seats” (Broadway World). The same joyful energy infuses Parsons’ beloved Nascimento, described as “a love fest of sorts, a happy gathering of people celebrating being alive… there was a freshness and aliveness to the dancing and energy that was felt.”
Visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/Parsons to get your tickets today.
Parsons Dance. Photo by Rachel Neville
Policies & other helpful information
For answers to frequently asked questions visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/FAQs
Accessible Seating and ADA Provisions: The Hanover Theatre (THT) is committed to providing access and an enjoyable visit for persons of different abilities. Spaces are reserved for patrons who use wheelchairs and for their ambulatory companions. When purchasing tickets, please be sure to mention if any special accommodations are required, including low vision, hard of hearing, limited mobility, etc.
Assistive Listening Devices: Devices are available. Please inquire at the box office or conceirge desk. These cannot be reserved in advance, but the number of devices available should be sufficient for the usual demand. You will be asked to leave your driver’s license as a deposit.
Box Office Hours of Operation: (in person and by telephone) Regular hours are MondaySaturday, 12 PM - 6 PM. The box office is open limited hours on Sunday performance days. Tickets may be purchased online 24/7 at TheHanoverTheatre.org. By telephone, call the box office at 877.571.7469.
Visit or mail the box office at: 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608 E-mail: boxoffice@thehanovertheatre.org.
Cameras (Recording Devices): Recording devices are prohibited from use in the theatre, and offenders may be ejected without compensation. All members of the press or media must receive advance authorization from the PR dept. (PR@thehanovertheatre.org) to use cameras or recording devices inside the theatre and must display identification upon arrival.
Cell Phones: Out of respect to the performers and fellow audience members, please silence all cell phones while in the theatre.
Children: All patrons MUST have a valid ticket. To allow all patrons to enjoy the show, children under the age of four are not permitted to attend THT performances unless they are designated as a family show. Please call the box office to see which shows are appropriate for younger children.
Concessions: Please do not bring outside food and drinks to the theatre. Snacks and beverages are available for sale in the lobby.
First Aid: Please speak with the house manager or any of the ushers if you need first aid or have any sort of accident or medical emergency. Insurance regulations require that such instances be documented immediately.
Inclement Weather Policy: It is generally impossible for touring shows and performances to be rescheduled, so we do not cancel events due to inclement weather. As with other touring performances and sporting events, we are unable to refund tickets. In extreme weather conditions we will do our best to exchange subscriber, Flex package and member tickets to an alternate performance, if applicable. To protect your purchase, the theatre strongly recommends that you add on ticket insurance at the time of ticket purchase through Booking Protect.
Lost and Found: Management is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items found at the theatre will be held by the house manager. If you have lost an item, please contact the box office as soon as possible to make a report. You will then be contacted if the item has been found. Retrieval of the item is the responsibility of the customer. Items not claimed within 30 days will be donated or disposed of without compensation.
Security: Please also note that outside food and beverages, large bags, cameras and recording devices, weapons (including props/toys), projectiles, laser pointers, illegal and illicit drugs, posters, pets (except service animals), and any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by management are not permitted. Persons exhibiting intoxication or drug use are also not permitted. At select performances, additional security measures may be in place, such as YONDR pouches for cell phones and other devices. Offenders may be removed from the theatre without compensation.
Resale of Tickets for Profit: Ticket holders may on occasion be in a position where they have purchased tickets that they later cannot personally use and will want to donate, give, trade or sell these tickets to friends or acquaintances. Management does not discourage private transactions of this nature. However, we may take appropriate actions to thwart the organized resale of tickets for profit by third parties, which we do not condone. The public is advised to be careful purchasing tickets from individuals they do not know personally, as such tickets may be void and in such cases admission to the theatre will be denied without compensation.
Standing Room: All persons entering the theatre must have a valid ticket, and are not allowed to stand in the back or aisles.
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The Hanover Theatre
BANG! Theatricals
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present
Created and Directed by
Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas
Dilian Cantrell, Micah Cowher, Ben Johnson, Zahna Johnson, Khalil Louigene, Michael Mendoza, Jayme Overton, Andrew Patrick, Jake Pyjar, Isaiah Robinson, Cade Slattery, Daysha J Williams
Lighting by Steve McNicholas and Neil Tiplady
US Rehearsal Director Tour Resident Director Fiona Wilkes Andrew Patrick
Production Manager Ricardo De Arruda Camargo
General Manager Associate Producer Roberta Roberts Fred Bracken
Executive Producers
Richard Frankel Productions / Marc Routh / Alan Schuster / Aldo Scrofani
STOMP IS PERFORMED WITHOUT INTERMISSION.
THE USE OF ANY CAMERA, RECORDING DEVICES OR LASER POINTERS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Celebrating 30 Years of STOMP
STOMP, a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, was created in Brighton, UK, in the summer of 1991. It was the result of a ten-year collaboration between its creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas.
They first worked together in 1981, as members of the street band Pookiesnackenburger and the theatre group Cliff Hanger. Together, these groups presented a series of street comedy musicals at the Edinburgh Festival throughout the early ‘80s. After two albums, a UK TV series and extensive touring throughout Europe, Pookiesnackenburger also produced the highly acclaimed “Bins” commercial for Heineken lager.
The piece was originally written and choreographed by Luke as part of the band’s stage show; it proved to be the starting point for STOMP’s climactic dustbin dance.
In 1986, Luke and Steve created an eight-minute ‘percussive movie’ for Bette Midler’s HBO special Mondo Beyondo. Between 1987 and 1990, Luke staged, as Artistic and Musical Director, four large-scale outdoor events, including “Beat the Clyde”, which involved floating a drum orchestra on a pontoon in the center of Glasgow; the largest of these events, “The Heineken Hove Lagoon Show”, involved a 120-piece drum orchestra featuring the Brighton Festival Chorus and a full orchestral string section.
In 1991, Steve and Luke first created STOMP, previewing at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre and premiering at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, where it became The Guardian’s “Critics’ Choice” and won The Daily Express “Best of the Fringe Award”.
Between 1991 and 1994, the original cast of STOMP played to capacity audiences around the world: from Hong Kong to Barcelona, from Dublin to Sydney. The touring culminated in a sell-out season at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre in January 1994, where STOMP received an Olivier nomination for Best Entertainment and won Best Choreography in a West End Show.
An expanded version of STOMP, involving up to 30 cast members, was originally created for the Brighton Festival, UK, and was subsequently presented in Melbourne, Australia. It was most recently seen in September 1995, open-air, at the Acropolis in Athens and at the Royal Festival Hall, London. This production broke all box office records, which had been established by Frank Sinatra in 1972.
STOMP began its run at the Orpheum Theatre in New York in February 1994 and quickly went on to win both an Obie and a Drama Desk Award for Most Unique Theatre Experience. By the summer of 1994, the first American cast was in place at the Orpheum, freeing the original cast for sell-out tours of North America and Japan.
In the summer of 1995, two more American productions were created for the sole purpose of US touring, which continues to this day. US casts have also debuted STOMP in Chile, Brazil and Korea. Meanwhile, a fifth STOMP company, also touring from the UK, was formed in 1997 and has consistently toured the world ever since. This company presented STOMP for the first time in Scandinavia and South Africa, and has been a regular visitor to Germany, Holland and France. Another STOMP production opened in San Francisco in May 2000, running for two
STOMP in Chile, Brazil and Korea. Meanwhile, a fifth STOMP company, also touring from the UK, was formed in 1997 and has consistently toured the world ever since. This company presented STOMP for the first time in Scandinavia and South Africa, and has been a regular visitor to Germany, Holland and France. Another STOMP production opened in San Francisco in May 2000, running for two and a half years.
The original cast of STOMP have recorded music for the Tank Girl movie soundtrack and appeared on the Quincy Jones album, Q’s Jook Joint. A soundtrack recorded by Steve and Luke for the Showtime movie Riot was released in the spring of 1997. STOMP has also featured in a number of commercials, including Coca-Cola’s “Ice Pick” and numerous spots for both Target stores in the US and Toyota in Japan.
STOMP also created the Mr. Frears’ Ears series of short films created for Nickelodeon, whilst Brooms, a 15-minute short based around the opening routine, was nominated for an Academy Award. “Brooms” was also selected for screening at Robert Redford’s Sundance Festival and for competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
STOMP made a special appearance at the Academy Awards in March 1996, with an original piece involving the live synchronization of classic film clips and onstage action, featuring 20 performers from all five productions.
In the summer of 1997, Steve and Luke created and directed STOMP OUT LOUD, a 45-minute television special for HBO, which combined stage material with new pieces created for TV. It was premiered in the USA in December 1997 and subsequently received four Emmy nominations, for direction, sound mixing, multicamera editing and art direction. 1998 saw the release of the STOMP OUT LOUD video and DVD around the world. Another unique blend of live action and film footage was created for the Emmy Awards, in which STOMP effectively performed with Spike Jones!
STOMP performed after midnight on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at US President Clinton’s millennium celebrations. During 2000, a Sesame Street special, “Let’s Make Music”, a collaboration between STOMP and the Muppets, was released on TV and video in North America.
Luke and Steve began production of their IMAX movie Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey in Brazil during Carnival 2000 and completed it in the summer of 2002. Pulse takes the IMAX audience on a spectacular global journey, featuring performances from Kodo, Timbalada and Eva Yerbabuena. It was released to critical acclaim in New York in the autumn of 2002, and went on to win two major awards at the International Festival of La Géode in Paris.
In September 2002, STOMP finally entered London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, and later that year STOMP performed as part of The Royal Variety Show for the second time.
2003 saw a new STOMP production open at the Stuart Street Theatre in Boston and a unique Dolby Digital trailer featuring STOMP performances debuted in cinemas across the globe.
In 2004, New York celebrated 10 years of continuous performances of STOMP at the Orpheum Theatre by renaming 2nd Avenue at 8th Street Stomp Avenue.
In addition to the European tour, in 2005 STOMP returned to Tokyo for three weeks and also toured to Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
In 2006, STOMP’s New York production passed its 5,000th performance mark. In the same year, Luke and Steve directed a public service announcement for television called “Stomp Out Litter”, which featured the cast ‘sweeping up’ at iconic locations in the five boroughs.
In addition, they were commissioned to create and produce The Lost and Found Orchestra, which takes the ideas behind STOMP to a symphonic level, in celebration of 40 years of the Brighton Festival. The LFO subsequently performed at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Sydney Festival early in 2007, was seen at the Royal Festival Hall in London at Christmas 2008 and the Theater Carré in February 2009.
In 2007, STOMP OUT LOUD opened in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino with an expanded cast and performed inside a new $28 million theatre, specifically created for the production. The West End entered its 6th consecutive year with a move from the Vaudeville to the Ambassadors Theatre.
In 2008, STOMP returned to its roots for a new DVD shoot at the Brighton Dome, bringing together a cast from all over the STOMP world. For the first time, the entire show has been captured in high-definition sound and video. 2008 also saw Steve and Luke expand into new areas with the release of their IMAX 3D nature documentary Wild Ocean, with a symphonic mix of percussion and traditional orchestra in the soundtrack. In September of the same year, Wild Ocean won two awards at the Giant Screen Cinema Association for Best Sound and Best Original Score at their annual conference held in New York.
The Lost and Found Orchestra reunited in 2010 for a new show, PANDEMONIUM, which appeared in several US cities throughout the autumn.
In 2011 the New York production of STOMP entered its eighteenth year, trouncing the Orpheum house record set by Little Shop of Horrors. It also entered its tenth year in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre, whilst at the same time Steve and Luke continued with their 3D film work. 2012 has seen the release of The Last Reef 3D, a film about the beauty and the plight of reefs worldwide. As with Wild Ocean, Luke and Steve composed the film’s orchestral soundtrack, recording it at The Old Market Theatre in their hometown of Brighton & Hove in the UK. They have also celebrated the one-year anniversary of The Old Market Theatre, which, having renovated it back in 2011, they now run as a full-time venue, bringing music, theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts to the UK’s south coast.
In August 2012, the largest ever assembly of STOMP performers (40 performers from 12 different countries) were brought together for a specifically choreographed appearance in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Post-pandemic, STOMP played the Orpheum in New York for one final year and continues to tour the USA and around the world.
STOMP was created with the original U.K. cast: Luke Cresswell, Nick Dwyer, Sarah Eddy, Theseus Gerard, Fraser Morrison, David Olrod, Carl Smith and Fiona Wilkes.
DILIAN CANTRELL (Performer) is a classically trained technical and street dancer out of Stamford, CT. He has trained and been mentored by Jimmy Locust. Studying Giordano jazz technique since a young age Dilian was able to learn the structure, maturity, technique, and professionalism that it takes to be a dancer and performer. He has performed across the tri-state area in private performing art festivals, parades, charity events, and competitions. He is beyond thrilled to be a part of the cast of STOMP. Dilian_05 on all social media!
MICAH COWHER (Performer) is a New York native with a passion for all things rhythm. Growing up playing drums, Micah went on to major in music education at NYU-Steinhardt before studying musical theatre and dance at AMDA. Since then, he’s traveled the world acting and drumming in various musicals and rock bands. Favorite theatre credits include Rock of Ages, Shrek the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Footloose, and Bayside the Musical. Current band/ producing projects include @nightwithoutcars, @theduderanch, and @thealicevalentine. When not performing, Micah teaches percussion and tap dance at Dance Molinari while also managing his entertainment company, Imperial Entertainment NYC. @micah.cowher
BEN JOHNSON (Performer) Raised in Rockford, Illinois, Ben graduated from Rockford University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. His performances span national tours, theme parks, and several regional theatres across the country with full credits available on his website. Most recently, he toured with STOMP and is thrilled to be back again on the road with this talented company. Offstage, Ben loves to song write and release music online while working on projects in New York City. He is forever thankful for his friends and family for their continued support! Tagalong on his Instagram @bennjohnnsonn or at www.benjohnsonofficial.com
ZAHNA JOHNSON (Performer) is a dance artist and performer from Dallas, TX. She earned her BFA in Dance at Sam Houston State University in 2021 and has since made her way to New York City. A Jersey native, her training spans across the country and across styles. Tap dance has always been her true love; being a part of Stomp has only made that passion grow! Zahna feels blessed that God gave her a life in the arts and she has her family and friends to thank for supporting her every step of the way.
KHALIL LOUIGENE (Performer) is a BFA Theatre graduate from Montclair State University and an artist driven by a lifelong love of storytelling and performance. He is deeply grateful for the friends and family whose love and support have carried him through every stage of his journey, fueling his passion to create art that uplifts and inspires. Beyond the stage, Khalil serves as Chief Visual Officer of All Brothers Dream, a production company dedicated to turning vision into reality. His artistry reflects gratitude, community, and an unshakable belief in the power of dreams. @Khalillouigene — All Glory to God
MICHAEL MENDOZA (Performer) Brooklyn is where Michael Mendoza’s rhythm was born. What began as a love for drums has grown into more than a decade of teaching and performing— from inspiring young musicians with The Brooklyn Steppers, to driving the energy with the NY Giants Drumline, to providing unforgettable performances at weddings with Mabrook Entertainment. Now in his second tour with STOMP, he carries the heartbeat of percussion onto stages around the world. Beyond music, Mendoza explores creativity through photography, anime, and video games. Follow his journey: @DozaDrumz
JAYME OVERTON (Performer), originally from Williamsburg, VA, is an NYC-based dancer who received her B.S. in therapeutic recreation from St. Joseph’s University in 2023. She has trained in a wide range of dance styles, but found her love for tap dance at an early age. She has had the privilege to attend several dance intensive festivals, such as the tap dance program at The School at Jacob’s Pillow. Jayme was a member of the final NYC cast of STOMP and is honored to be part of the STOMP tour and continue to create music with her fellow artists.
ANDREW PATRICK (Performer) Massachusetts native and now a London, UK resident, Andrew began his STOMP journey in 2002 in NYC. For the last 23 years he has performed with the Boston, London, International and US tours. Andrew is happy to be able to continue with the '25-'26 season and feels very fortunate to have been a part of the STOMP family as long as he has. Seeing the world and putting smiles on audience's faces while playing music and performing has been an absolute dream come true. Outside of STOMP Andrew is a drummer for various projects and a singer songwriter @andygpatrick
JAKE PYJAR (Performer) is a musician and composer from San Diego, CA. His lifelong pursuit of music was sparked at a young age by mentor and former STOMP cast member Chris Rubio, in many ways rooting his musical language in the unique dialect of STOMP Making his performance debut during the 30th anniversary tour, he is thrilled and grateful at the opportunity to leave his own mark on the STOMP world. Jake is an interdisciplinary computing and arts graduate of UC San Diego, currently working in commercial AV and as a music educator in his home city.
ISAIAH ROBINSON (Performer) Hailing from South Jersey, Isaiah Robinson is elated to be returning to STOMP on his second national tour!! Growing up a drummer, Isaiah credits his rhythmic ability to years and years of playing in church. In May of 2024, he graduated from Montclair State University’s BFA Acting program with honors. Everyday is a dream when surrounded by his STOMP family (who never stop making noise). He continues to be encouraged, loved, and supported by his family and friends who he cherishes deeply. Follow him on instagram @_isaiah_robinson
CADE SLATTERY (Performer) Originally from San Diego, Cade Slattery dreamt about being in STOMP as a young percussionist. 10+ years into the show, it still feels like a dream to him. He thanks his wife Sophie, Mom, Dad, and Chris. Outside of STOMP, Cade creates electronic music under the artist name "Cade Master Cade" on major streaming platforms.
DAYSHA J WILLIAMS (Performer) is an award-winning actress, singer & dancer. Since discovering her passion, she has trained and performed at The National Theater of Scotland, The Kennedy Center, Stellar Adler, Jacob’s Pillow, Dartmouth College, Mass MoCA & Netflix Studios. Daysha J Williams recently closed Dreamgirls Revival in NYC & joined the International Touring Company of STOMP in Dubai. When she isn’t touring, she is originating the lead role in Step Show: The Musical. She is very excited to join STOMP’s National Tour bringing her love of rhythm to audiences worldwide!
LUKE CRESSWELL (Director) is a self-taught percussionist from Brighton. His session work as a drummer and rhythm programmer includes Beats International, Bette Midler, Elvis Costello, and Bryan Ferry. After working for
several years as a street musician and performer, he first created STOMP in 1991. He has directed, with Steve McNicholas, several award-w inning commercials and short films. He received an Oscar® nomination for the film “Brooms”, an Emmy® nomination for STOMP OUT LOUD, and co-directed the award-winning IMAX movie, Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey He has also received a special achievement award from the Chicago Human Rhythm Project. More recently, Luke co-c reated the Lost and Found Orchestra and the Vegas production of STOMP OUT LOUD and also co-directed the 3D IMAX movie Wild Ocean Luke occasionally performs with STOMP, and is currently conductor of the LFO.
STEVE McNICHOLAS (Director), from Yorkshire, has worked as an actor/singer/musician/writer with various theatrical and musical groups, starting out with the Bradford Theatre Group in 1973. Through the ’80s he worked with Cliff Hanger, Covent Garden Community Theatre, and Pookiesnackenburger. Despite also being an original member of the a cappella group the Flying Pickets, and a final appearance in Mr. Bean, Steve no longer performs. He shares directorial credits with Luke Cresswell on STOMP-based films and commercials, and their new show, the Lost and Found Orchestra. With Luke, he composed the soundtrack to the Showtime movie, Riot, and shares the Oscar® an d Emmy® nominatio n s for his work on Brooms and STOMP OUT LOUD, and co-directed the award-winning IMAX movie, Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey. Steve also co-created the LFO and codirected the 3D IMAX movie Wild Ocean, released worldwide in 2008.
FGTM / Roberta Roberts (General Management) Richard Frankel and Roberta Roberts have been working together for the past 11 years in New York and on tour in the U.S. Shows general managed by Richard Frankel Productions and FGTM include STOMP, Smokey Joe’s Café, The Sound of Music, The Weir, Swing!, The Producers, Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Company, Young Frankenstein, Gypsy, The Norman Conquests, Finian’s Rainbow, Burn the Floor, A Little Night Music, The Rocky Horror Show, Forever Tango, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, Necessary Targets, Old Jews Telling Jokes, Murder Ballad, Los Monólogos de la Vagina, Lennon: Through a Glass Oni o n and Flashdance Richard and his partners Tom Viertel and Steve Baruch own and operate 54 Below, Broadway’s supper club.
BANG! THEATRICALS (Producer) is a company whose principals are Richard Frankel, Alan Schuster and Aldo Scrofani. They, along with the late Gary McAvay, have been the producers, managers and touring executives of STOMP since they premiered the show in North America in 1994. Their collective professional experience in the theatre totals 190 years.
HARRIET NEWMAN LEVE Broadway: four-time Tony Award-winning producer: Anastasia; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; An American in Paris; Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Of Mice and Men; Ann; One Man Two Guvnors; War Horse; Norman Conquests; Mountaintop; La Cage Aux Folles; A Little Night Music; 39 Steps; Diary of Anne Frank; Crucible; Hedda Gabler; Lieutenant of Inishmore; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Off Broadway: Beebo Brinker Chronicles; Family Secrets; Shockheaded Peter; Necessary Targets; Communicating Doors. She is a member of The Broadway League and was on the Board of Directors of New York Stage and Film for four years.
JAMES D. STERN CEO of Endgame Entertainment. Has produced or directed over 50 shows or movies including Broadway: A Little Night Music, Hairspray, The Producers, Legally Blonde, and STOMP. Film: An Education, Every Little Step,
It’s the Rage, Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey, Michael Jordan to the Max, Proof, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, I’m Not There.
MORTON WOLKOWITZ Theatrical Producing Credits: Donnybrook, music and lyrics by Johnny Burke; The Enemy Is Dead starring Linda Lavin; My Astonishing Self, starring Donal Donally; The Unexpected Man, by Yasmina Reza starring Alan Bates and Eileen Atkins; From Door to Door by James Sherman; One Shot One Kill by Richard Vetere; Tryst by Karoline Leach, directed by Joe Brancato; STOMP OUT LOUD in Las Vegas. He is managing part of “Suitz LLC” with Richard Sudock and Michael Wolkowitz. He has enjoyed success in the industrial and financial worlds and is former Chairman and current Director of Key Energy Services, Inc. He is married to the actress Anita Keal.
MITCHELL MAXWELL has produced six Broadway shows, twenty-one Off-Broadway shows, four national tours, three West End shows, and five feature films. His shows have won the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Obie Awards and his long-running Off-Broadway hit, Dinner With Friends by Donald Margulies, was the recipient of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
SUSAN QUINT GALLIN / SUKI SANDLER Productions include Desperately Seeking Susan (London, opening November 2007); Spamalot; STOMP (NY & tour); Woman Before A Glass; The Retreat From Moscow; Man Of La Mancha (2002 Revival); The Shape Of Things; Hedda Gabler (2001 Broadway); Fully Committed; Cowgirls; Angels In America; From The Mississippi Delta; The Rothschilds (Revival); Other People's Money; Burn This; The Cryptogram (London).
DAN MARKLEY Producing credits include Irving Berlin's White Christmas, High Fidelity, Family Secrets (rev.), Vagina Monologues, Lifegame, Damn Yankees, On The Waterfront, Oleanna, and Jeffrey (film), with Alison Sheehy, Sarah, Hayden and Sander.
JENNIFER MANOCHERIAN Broadway credits include Spring Awakening; The Little Dog Laughed; Caroline, or Change; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Thoroughly Modern Millie; The Crucible; Jane Eyre, the musical; and The Kentucky Cycle. Off Broadway: Berkshire Village Idiot; STOMP; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh; Showing Off; Palace of Amateurs. Film: Family Blues, which she also co-wrote.
FRED BRACKEN (Associate Producer) first saw STOMP in Australia and resolved to see it performed in New York. Mr. Bracken works for CNN.
RICHARD FRANKEL PRODUCTIONS / MARC ROUTH ( Executive Producers) Richard Frankel and Marc Routh have been producing and general managing shows together since 1985. Some of their productions include Young Frankenstein, Hairspray, Gypsy, and STOMP in New York, and STOMP OUT LOUD in Las Vegas, Sweeney Todd on tour, Little Shop of Horrors in London as well as a UK tour of The Producers and The King and I and SpongeBob SquarePants Live in Asia. With their partners Tom Viertel and Steve Baruch they have produced some 60 additional musicals and plays in New York, London, and in Asia, including Back to the Future, Company, Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, Swing, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Penn and Teller, Driving Miss Daisy, Love Letters, Smokey Joe's Cafe, and Angels in America ALAN J. SCHUSTER (Executive Producer) has operated the Orpheum, Minetta
ALAN J. SCHUSTER (Executive Producer) has operated the Orpheum, Minetta Lane, Union Square, 2nd Avenue and The Cherry Lane Theatres in New York and The Royal George Complex in Chicago. He built 37 Arts the home to the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He has produced over 25 productions including STOMP OUT LOUD, Key Exchange, Mamet's Oleanna, Marvin’s Room, Jeffrey, Vita and Virginia and Shockheaded Peter.
ALDO SCROFANI (Executive Producer) is Currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Apollo Theater Foundation which includes the iconic Apollo Theater. Founding producer of STOMP. President and CEO of Theatre Management Associates, Inc. COO of Columbia Artists Theatricals (18 years). Executive VP of Jujamcyn Theatres (13 years). Over 100 productions including: Gone With The Wind, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, Lovemusik, Elaine Stritch At Liberty, Noise/Funk, Tap Dogs, Sunset Boulevard, Carousel, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, City of Angels, Grand Hotel, M. Butterfly, Jelly’s Last Jam, Into The Woods, Gypsy, Big River, My One and Only, and Dracula.
STAFF FOR STOMP
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
FGTM
Richard Frankel Roberta Roberts
COMPANY MANAGER
Carla Marie Rugg
GENERAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN
Chris Boneau Jackie Green
TOUR PRESS REPRESENTATIVE C MAJOR MARKETING & PUBLICITY
Catherine Major
Production Manager .............................................. Ricardo de Arruda Camargo
Assistant Company Manager ...........................................Kimberly Pienkowski
Production Carpenter ...................................... Walker Richardson
Lighting Director.......................................................................... Vivian Santana
Production Props ................................................................................ Ani Inman
Production Electrician ...………………………………………….. Andrew Hildner
Production Sound ..............................................................................Mark Miller
Management Associate……………………………….………………… Ashlyn Smith
Controller .............................................................. Galbraith & Co./Amanda Hayek
Assistant to Mr. Frankel .............................................................. Stephanie Lazard
Information Technology Manager ........................................................... Ben Bigby
Set Dresser................................................................................. Stacey-Jo Marine
Photographers
Marc Bryan-Brown, Steve McNicholas, Lois Greenfield Jun-Ichi Takahashi, Harry Pocius
Legal Counsel S. Jean Ward, Esq.
Insurance DeWitt Stern Group
Risk Management Underwriters, Inc.
Accounting Adam Hoffman, Hoffman & Bentovim CPA’s
Travel & Housing ............................................ Road Rebel Entertainment Touring
Payroll Services ................................................................... Stratus Solutions PEO .................................................................................Payroll Data Processing, LLC
Merchandising ........................................ Marquee Merchandise, Inc./Matt Murphy
Physical Therapy ......................................... NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc
Physical Therapist Hannah Mark, PT
Medical Director Charles Garten, MD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Original production presented by Yes/No People in association with Glynis Henderson and Loretta Sacco. STOMP's exclusive agent and general inquiries: Loretta Sacco, c/o Yes/No Productions, N1 Offices, The Old Market, 11A Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS Tel: 011.44 127 371.1151
EXCLUSIVE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR BOOKING
Columbia Artist Theatricals
Magaly Barone Justine Spingler www.columbiaartiststheatricals.com
CREDITS
Designed by Yes/No Productions, Ltd.; Trucking by Janco; Scenery built by Light & Sound Design; Zippo lighters courtesy of Zippo Manufacturing Corp.; “Super Big Gulp” cups courtesy of Southland Corp.; Ski boots by Rossignol Ski Co.
SPECIAL THANKS
More Merchandising/George Fenmore; Brad Bauner; Paul J. Botchis; David W. Caldwell; Sarah Eddy; E. Maria Flotta; Theseus Gerard; Fraser Morrison; Niclas Nagler; Jason Pelusio; Carl Smith; Joe Watson; Fiona Wilkes; Derek Worley
Who is Eartha Mae?
Created and performed by
Jade Wheeler
April 8-19 in the BrickBox
A spotlight on support
Photo by UnityMike
We gratefully acknowledge support The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory has received from foundations and other charitable organizations. This list represents grants received between January 26, 2025 and January 26, 2026. Thank you for investing in our work and our community!
Donations of $100,000 or more
Barr Foundation
Carroll Charitable Foundation
Greater Worcester
Community Foundation
Massachusetts Cultural Council
C. Jean & Myles McDonough
Charitable Foundation
The Stoddard Charitable Trust
Donations of $50,000 to $99,999
Ellis Cappy Bateman
Charitable Trust
Hermann Foundation
Worcester Educational Development Foundation
Donations of $25,000 to $49,999
The George F. & Sybil H.
Fuller Foundation
Hoche-Scofield Foundation
Wyman-Gordon Foundation
Donations of $5,000 to $24,999
Bank of America
Jeanne Y. Curtis Foundation
The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
DCU for Kids
The Hanover Insurance Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation
The TJX Companies, Inc.
The Richard & Barbara Whitcomb Foundation
Worcester Arts Council
Donations up to $4,999
Beagary Charitable Trust
E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
The Ruth H. and Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation
Rockwell Foundation
The White Companies
Charitable Trust
Worcester Women for Good
We also gratefully acknowledge members of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. Membership is granted in thanks for donations of $100 or more, and members at the Patron level and higher are listed here. This list represents members as of January 26, 2026. Thank you for investing in our work and our community!
Encore Circle Donors
Arts Consulting Group
Assumption University
Elissa Boisvert & Randall S. Barko ◊
Berkshire Bank ◊
Chacharone Properties ◊
Mary C. DeFeudis
Peter Gibbs & Lisa Kirby Gibbs ◊
Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green ◊
The Hanover Insurance
Group Foundation ◊
Dr. Jonathan & Sharon Kleefield
Donald & Polly Phipps *
Polar Beverages
Nancy Prior
Ken & Karen Rapp ◊
The Shanklin Family
Kellie Thibodeau & Peter Senghas ◊
Celebrity Circle Donors
Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew
Mary & Richard Dale
John Doubleday & Cindy Powers *◊
Fred & Patty Eppinger
Fallon Health
Gwyn & Linda Fisher *◊
Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products, LLC ◊
Richard & Janice Helle ◊
Roberta Henderson ◊
Steve & Lee Joseph ◊
National Grid ◊
Suzanne Pahr
Marc & Miriam Rogers-Montalvo *◊
Michael & Carol Sleeper ◊
Carolyn & John Stimpson ◊
Kimberly Stone & Patrick Jones ◊
Ralph & Jeanine Swick ◊
Michael & Andrea Urban
Kim & Adrian VanderSpek ◊
Worcester Business Development Corporation ◊
Director Circle Donors
Ace Temperature Control, Inc.
Acrisure, LLC ◊
Adept Educational Institute, Inc.
Kristen Albright ◊
Barry & Jean Alman *◊
Marie & Mike Angelini
Arbella at Bramble HIll
Archstone Financial ◊
Avidia Bank ◊
Scott & Susan Baeder ◊
Paul & Jane Baker ◊ bankHometown
Janet Barlow ◊
R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD Bollus Lynch ◊
Boston Independence Group
David Brough ◊
Richard & Jane Callahan ◊
Henry & Pamela Camosse ◊
Capezio
Central One Federal Credit Union
Alexander & Cheryl Chan ◊
Dr. Abigail Childs & Timothy Tetreault ◊
Mary Frances & John Coakley
James & Nancy Coghlin ◊
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Mary & Hannah Cooper *◊
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Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi ◊
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Allen Fletcher & Dolly Vazquez ◊
Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher
Don & Peg Harbert ◊
Dr. John & Mrs. Nicole Hardin ◊
Maureen Hardy ◊
Donna & Andrew Hebb ◊
David & Kathie Huhtala ◊
IC Federal Credit Union
Tracey Ingle ◊
Ian & Maureen Johnson ◊
The Kauffman Family ◊
Judith Ann & Edward J. Keegan, III
Sharon & Allen Krause ◊
John & Kathy Lauring ◊
The Little Gym of West Boylston ◊
LocaliQ
John & Susan LoVerso ◊
Dorothy Lurier
Robert & Myra McAnulty *◊
Middleboro Auto Discount
MIRICK ◊
Richard & Patricia Morin ◊
Omni Services ◊
Oriol Health Care *◊
Vincent & Denise Osterman ◊
Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher
Precision Sensing Devices ◊
Joanne Prizio *
Rand-Whitney Container LLC
Cliff & Susan Rucker ◊
Santander Bank
Ellen & John Savickas *
Patricia Segerson ◊
Superior Waste ◊
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Dr. Ancy & Katherine Verdier
Webster Five ◊
Todd H. Wetzel ◊
Worcester Fitness *◊
Worcester State University
Producer Circle Donors
A. Arsenault & Sons, Inc. ◊
Mary & Carl Aframe ◊
Dr. Sondra Albano
& Dr. Alex Rosiewicz ◊
AllCom Credit Union
Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson ◊
Derrick & Kimberly Anderson *◊
Jon & Janice Anderson *
Mildred & David Anderson ◊
Janet Andreson & Brian Dealy ◊
Anonymous ◊
Chris & Lisa Arbogast
Art Inspires Me ◊
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Badrick Family
Pat & Mandy Baliva
Laurian Banciulescu & Matthew Kamins ◊
Jack & Susan Bassick ◊
Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family ◊
Norman Beisaw ◊
The Belsito Family ◊
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender *◊
Pre-show dining
Rosamond "Binky" Bennett ◊
Iris Berdrow ◊
Len & Maria Beyersdorfer *
Henry Ritter & Mark Bilotta
Maureen Binienda *◊
Norman Bitsoli
Bryan & Jacqueline Blomgren *◊
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Mary Blute ◊
Maurice & Pamela Boisvert ◊
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Judith Boyko
Daeg & Debra Brenner
Kelton & Kathy Burbank
Stephen & Rosanna Burke *◊
Virginia & Kevin Byrne ◊
Susan & Bill Cammuso ◊
Orland Campbell & Flossy Calderon ◊
Matthew & Kathleen Canfield ◊
Jeffrey & Ginni Cardoso ◊
Caulfield Family ◊
Karen & Kathryn Cavan ◊
Charlton Optical ◊
Anton & Peggy Chernoff
Carol & David Chester ◊
Vinny & Brenda Cloutier ◊
Michael Cortner
Ken Crater & Peg Ferraro ◊
Carole A. Cronin
Jonah & Ronna Cuker ◊
Jill Dagilis & Laurie Demers ◊
Continued...
Enjoy a new perk designed to take your theatre experience to the next level! The Hanover Theatre is now offering first access to pre-show dining for Franklin Square Society (FSS) members.
Each Pre-Show Dinner Package Includes:
• A seasonal three-course meal with choice of entrée, including vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Complimentary beverages
• Dining tax and gratuity
Dinner will be served in the McDonough Room, just steps away from the Franklin Square Salon. Space is limited.
Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join and enjoy gourmet dining paired with grand entertainment.
To learn more about pre-show dining, contact Betty Blute at 508.471.1786 or bblute@thehanovertheatre.org
Debra D'Agostino *◊
April Davis
James & Tracie Decker ◊
Frank & Lesa DeMaria ◊
Paul & Sandra Demoga *
Joseph & Linda Depasquale ◊
Ann Desmarais & Paul S. Kennedy ◊
Thomas & Lisa Devine ◊
Robert & Cindy DiGirolamo ◊
Janine & John Diliberto ◊
John DiPasquale ◊
Maureen & Richard Dodakian *
Donald & Melanie Donegan *◊
Susan Druker & Tom Baker ◊
LisaAnn Dukaten ◊
Alexander & Grace Elton
Richard & Deborah Emmons ◊
John & Diane Engle ◊
Joey & Mike Engling ◊
Jeanne & John Esler ◊
Andrea Falcione & John Phillips ◊
David Faneuf & Todd Barker *◊
Annette & Sarah Farley ◊
Michael Fauvel & Diane Longobardi Fauvel ◊
Thomas & Audrey Fearing ◊
Andrew & Robin Feldman ◊
Curtis & Amy Feldman ◊
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Ann Marie Foley ◊
Dan Foley & Annie Kelly
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Ray & Katie Forslund ◊
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Sheryl Fox
Jeffrey Fuller & Paula Cullinane ◊
Mark & Jan Fuller ◊
Mary & Noelle Fura
Debbie & Robert Gale ◊
Lee & Dina Gaudette *◊
Adam Gaval ◊
William & Patricia Giannopoulos ◊
Theresa Goguen ◊
Kimberly Goldman-Depietri ◊
Gabriele Goszcz ◊
Deborah Gradowski ◊
Marty Green & Maura Mahoney ◊
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The Grenon Family
Audrey & Bobby Griffis ◊
Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad ◊
Bruce Hager *
Maryanne & Paul Hammond ◊
Barbara Hanc *◊
John & Melissa Harris *◊
Steve Harvey ◊
Richard Hebert ◊
Charles Henneberry, Sr. ◊
Bob & Lynn Hennigan ◊
Paula Hero ◊
Hope & Jeff Hersh ◊
Attys. Maria B. Hickey
& Frank S. Puccio, Jr. ◊
John & Michele Hicks ◊
The Horeanopoulos Family ◊
Leigh Catherine Hudson ◊
Robert & Kathryn Hunter *◊
Mark Hutchison & Ruth Langlais *
William & Patricia Iandoli *
Dr. Richard Irwin
Kallin & Linda Johnson ◊
Pam Johnson ◊
Carl & Ann P. Kaliszewski *
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Kim & Sean Keogh ◊
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Henley & Greg Konar ◊
Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas ◊
Suzanne & Kevin Kozak *◊
Carolyn & Charlie Kretz ◊
Katie Krock & Kevin Parvin ◊
Debra, Dennis & Heather Lamarche *◊
Henry & Holly LaMountain *◊
James & Anne Lang ◊
Susan & Andrew Langlois ◊
Richard & Tracey Lavey
Nel & Paul Lazour
Susan & Richard Leahy *◊
Barbara Lee ◊
Luke Lewkowicz
Carolyn & Andrew Limeri ◊
Bruce & Andrea Little ◊
Beth LoConto ◊
LPSC Financial
Carole Lyman *◊
Helder & Maggie Machado ◊
Edward & Margaret Madaus *◊
Michael Madulka ◊
Melissa & Daniel Mahr ◊
Judith Malley
Dan & Anna Marcoux ◊
Michael & Audrey Marcy ◊
Matthew Martin ◊
Ron & Leslie Masiello ◊
MB Lounge
Carolann McAdam ◊
Patricia McAllister & Gail Vaillette ◊
Lori McCassie ◊
Lisa & Neil McDonough ◊
Bill & Laureen McGuirk ◊
Ward & Carolynn McLaughlin *◊
Jack & Kathy McNamara ◊
Laura Milner & Jarman Joerres ◊
Dave & Anna Moses ◊
Jason & Alissa Muise ◊
Erin & James Mulcahy ◊
Pamela & David Murray ◊
Margaret Naylor & Robert Condon ◊
Lisa & Nick Nevin *◊
Matthew Newell ◊
Ken & Erin Nosek ◊
Matthew Olds & Michael Berthiaume *◊
Linda & Nathaniel Oubre ◊
Michael Pagano ◊
Harry & Wendy Pape ◊
Larry Pape ◊
Donald & Susan Pegg *◊
Art Pelletier ◊
David & Marlene Persky
Joe & Stacy Plunkett ◊
Jane Pond & Thomas Lowe ◊
Paula & Dennis Pope ◊
Sue Popinchalk & Monica Wang ◊
Premier Optical
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Hale, Abbie & Emily Pulsifer
Janet Rabidou ◊
Anne Marie Rafferty ◊
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Debra L. & Arthur J. Remillard, III
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Linda Rosenlund
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Thomas & Patricia Ryan
Beth Sannella ◊
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Seaman Engineering Corporation ◊
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Dr. Sanjay & Neela Shah ◊
Karon & Kellie Shea *◊
Carol Shemeth ◊
Edward & Resa Sherr ◊
The Rev. Samuel J. Smith & Mr. Donald Temples ◊
Victor & Carolyn Somma ◊
Dale Stafford ◊
Dr. Daniel & Deborah Steigman ◊
Mark Steina *
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Carolyn & Howard Stempler ◊
Alan & Nina Stoll
Ann & Thomas Sullivan ◊
John & Lynn Sullivan ◊
Tim & Linda Sullivan *◊
Michael & Jennifer Tarka *◊
Zenon & Marilyn Tencza ◊
Sheila & George Tetler ◊
Francis J. & Karen Tighe *◊
Rachel & Louis Tosches *◊
John & Catherine Ushinski ◊
Charlie & Jody Valade ◊
Virginia Vaughan
Anthony Vigliotti *◊
Laura Wachs ◊
William & Deborah Wall *◊
Linda & Stephen Walsh ◊
Patty & Daniel Walton *◊
Edwin & Zachary Ward ◊
Tracy V. & James Wells ◊
Mary Ellen Wessell ◊
Drs. Faren Williams & Luke Maki
Charles & Marjorie Wilson
Margaret Wong *◊
Sharon Woodbury *
Susan & David Woodbury
Wendy Ziesemann & Karen Freker ◊
Supporter Donors
Matthew & Susan Allen ◊
Anonymous ◊
Patricia Bruno ◊
Richard & Avery Chase
Beth & Paul Duquette
Amy Elmore ◊
Deborah & Daniel Fins ◊
Michael Foley
Carl & Susan Foley ◊
Robert Frankel & Ann McCauley
Russell Hammond
Ken Hirschkind
Hot Power Yoga Center
Lillian Irwin *
Priscilla Kerr
Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte ◊
Ann Lewis
Christine & John Meuse
Sathi Mitra
Lynette Paczkowski ◊
Kathy & Dick Perry *
Kimberly & Scott Samson ◊
Roxanne & Nicholas Smyrnios ◊
J. Ann Verhage ◊
Linda Wasbes ◊
Associate Donors
Karen Barlow
Maria & Joe Barry
Gail & Don Bellefleur
Paul Black
Kristin Blount
Larry Brazell
Lynne & Brendan Burke ◊
Wanda Cantlin ◊
Jack & Nancy Collins ◊
John Colonna-Romano
Ruth & Audrey Colson ◊
Beth & Jim Cunningham
Donald Connors
Sandra & Russell Doty ◊
Laura Eckelman ◊
Henry Febo
Leslie Fish & Jerry Gurwitz
Beth & Richard Foley
Diane Fratoni ◊
Frances Genduso ◊
Jared & Caitlyn Gentilucci ◊
Russ Hatch
Lara Helwig
Corinne Henry
Dennis & Vanessa Kerrigan
Rachel & Brian Keyo
Otto & Karen Kunz ◊
Lamoureux Pagano Associates
Marcy Larmon ◊
Peter Lobdell
Anthony & Christine Long ◊
Fran & Susan Madigan
Kelly Magowan ◊
Douglas & Dianne May
Paul McCrohon
The Myshrall Family ◊
Tim O’Brien
Ellen Peloquin ◊
John D. & Kim Petrin ◊
Denise Roane
Eric Rosenquist
Alonzo Ross
Howard Rubin
Eric Saczawa
Maria Schantz
Doug & Mary Sevon ◊
Gregory J. Shannon
Mark & Debra Shear ◊
Larry Silverman ◊
David Snook & Raluca Luster
Beth Stark ◊
Sue Starlin
Randall Steere
Mark & Darlene Stoever ◊
Marshall Tate
& Judy Rothbard Tate ◊
Karen & Ken Whitcomb ◊
Phillip & Patricia Woodman ◊
Jeremy Zglobicki
& Jonathan Miganowicz ◊
Walter Zydlewski
Patron Donors
Lisa Albano-Selzo
Susan & Howard Alfred ◊
Karen Allred
Alexandra Andrews ◊
Roy Angel
Linda & Michael Antonucci ◊
Janice Babbitt
Esther Bachrach
Kristin & Joe Bafaro
James Bagaglio
Daryl Baker ◊
Rainie & Scott Barton ◊
Kathleen Bateman
Virginia Bates
Erica Bedard ◊
Paul & Shari Belanger *
John Biddle ◊
Edie Blackney
Steve & Karen Boliver
Elaine & Jerry Bouchard ◊
Gayle Bowe
Carolyn, Tim & Samantha Brady *
Francis Brissette
Alan & Sheri Brooks ◊
Kesha Brouillet
Dr. David C. Brown *◊
Matthew & Linda Brown ◊
William Burke ◊
Peter Cardoza ◊
Dr. Karen Caspersen
Roger Challen
Jane Champagne ◊
Jeanne Chase
Robert & Gloria Ciaffone ◊
Andrea Clardy
Mary Clark
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Catherine Colinvaux & Phillip Zamore
Charlotte Connor
Patricia Couhig
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Kathryn Crockett
Sharon & Angelo Dagnello
Chris Denis
Jeanne & Kevin Depasse
Lori Dery
Susan Direda
Kathy Dulude
Paul Eager
Mary Easter & Michael Sammarco ◊
Dixie Estes ◊
Peter & Elaine Ettenberg ◊
Bill Fairbanks *
Michael Farrell
Continued...
Connie Favreau & Ray Johns *
Dennis Fenton *
Rosalind Forber & Larry Pratt
Joyce Ford ◊
Lynn & John Foreman
Celeste Frappier ◊
Pamela Fredrickson ◊
Harriet Fresolo ◊
Simon Fricker
Bonnie Gagliardi
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Frances Gallo ◊
Sandra Garry
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Mona Grande ◊
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Laurel Hemmer *
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Home Instead Senior Care, Northeastern CT
Sharyn Hopkins
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Ted & Kathleen Hudson
Jayne Hughes
Harry & Jean Johnson *
Gayle & Barry Joseph ◊
Kathy Joubert ◊
Loree Karagiorgas
Lori Keddy
William Keefe
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Nan Johnson
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Our extraordinary and dedicated volunteers play a unique role as ambassadors, supporters, historians and tireless workers on behalf of THT. They are our brightest stars and we are deeply grateful for all they do.
Learn about volunteer opportunities at TheHanoverTheatre.org/Volunteer.
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At This Theatre
The Hanover Theatre had its spectacular opening on March 14, 2008, with legendary Broadway star Bernadette Peters and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, after a $31 million restoration effort.
Originally opened in 1904 as the Franklin Square Theatre, this building had a storied run as a Broadway touring playhouse (including featuring celebrated French actress Sarah Bernhardt in 1906), then The Grand Theatre. In 1926, it was transformed into the opulent and luxurious Poli's Palace, a “Grand Movie Palace” showcasing vaudeville acts, silent films, and “talkies,” designed by renowned theatre architect Thomas W. Lamb. Eventually, this building became the Loew’s-Poli Theatre, and then a modern Showcase Cinema in 1973 playing blockbuster movies such as “STAR WARS,” “ALIEN,” “JAWS,” and many more until shutting its doors in 1998.
Since opening, The Hanover Theatre has been home to over 2,440 performances, 3 million visitors, 114 touring Broadway shows, 415 concerts, and 166 family programs on its stage. Highlights include Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Ringo Starr, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, John Legend, Neil Young, Diana Ross, David Copperfield, Kevin James, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
The theatre’s most recent tenants include Pete Davidson, Sarah Brightman, and Broadway touring shows Hansen
Learn more about our historic theatre at TheHanoverTheatre.org/Building.
