WORCESTER — The Hanover Theatre’s spring lineup is chock full of family friendly performances that will bring popular kid shows’ characters like Peppa Pig, Dog Man, and The Cat in the Hat to the stage.
First up at the performance art center located at 2 Southbridge St. is “The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf” on Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. Presented by The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Ballet Company, this all-ages performance tells classic fairy tales through ballet, bringing story book pages to life on the grand stage.
Next is “The Cat in the Hat” on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m., a stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic that promises to deliver laughs, surprises, and madcap fun for the whole family with an energetic production that celebrates imagination and playful chaos.
An interactive live orchestra experience for ages 18 months and up where audiences can join Peppa Pig and her family will be featured at the Hanover on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. “Peppa Pig: My First Concert” provides enjoyment such as favorite songs from the show, discovering new orchestral music, and even joining Peppa in making music together.
“Dog Man: The Musical” based on Dav Pilkey’s bestselling children’s graphic novel book series is a hilarious, heartwarming adventure about a crime-fighting hero who is part dog, part cop that will be at the Hanover on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
Other upcoming shows at The Hanover Theatre includes Brooklyn stand up comedian, actor, and author Colin Quinn on Saturday, March 7 at Tuckerman Hall, Americana activist band Adam Ezra Group on Saturday, March 7 at the BrickBox Theater inside the Jean McDonough Arts Center, and “Mid-Century & Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer” with resident organist Dr. Jonathan Kleefield on the main stage on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m., to name just a few. For a full schedule, more information, and to purchase tickets visit thehanovertheatre.org.
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