Francis R. Carroll Plaza

Featuring the outdoor Bank of America Stage

On the left of the photograph, a live band plays on top of the Bank of America stage in front of the Hanover Theatre. In the right foreground, an audience sits and enjoys the music as a Bees And Thank You food truck services others in the background at the Carroll Plaza Ribbon Cutting, 2023. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.

Immerse Yourself in the Arts on Francis R. Carroll Plaza

Francis R. Carroll Plaza is the public outdoor space located in front of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory dedicated to celebrating art, culture and community. This space pays tribute to Worcester businessman and veteran Francis R. Carroll, who is celebrated locally and nationally for his exceptional contributions to charitable organizations and philanthropic efforts. The vision for Carroll Plaza was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the City of Worcester, local community organizations and generous contributions from individuals and corporations committed to the city’s growth and prosperity.

With the addition of the outdoor stage generously sponsored by Bank of America and programming of the space by The Hanover Theatre, the plaza promises a powerful commitment to the arts through free programming open to the public.

Carroll Plaza also showcases the public art installation “Calliope” by Ross Miller, which was inspired by The Hanover Theatre’s own historic Mighty Wurlitzer Organ and features a light display. Francis R. Carroll Plaza marks an exciting chapter in Worcester’s history, an emblem of its determination to evolve as a thriving cultural destination.


For information on booking Francis R. Carroll Plaza and the outdoor Bank of America Stage contact Andrew Plummer, programming and booking associate, at [email protected].

Francis R. Carroll smiling while holding a red box and City of Worcester official reads off his plaza dedication behind a podium at the plaza ribbon cutting event, 2023. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.
A lead singer of a live band at the Francis R. Carroll Plaza ribbon cutting event holds a note, 2023.
Francis R. Carroll Plaza art installation shining with blue lights. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.
Live band performing on the Bank of America stage in front of the Hanover Theatre at the Francis R. Carroll Plaza ribbon cutting event, 2023. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.
A quarter-perspective photograph from the right side of the audience watching the Youth Acting Company present James and the Giant Peach, 2023-2024. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.
Francis R. Carroll Plaza at night, lit up with the colors of the rainbow.
A distant overhead photograph of the Youth Acting Company presenting James and the Giant Peach, 2023-2024. In the foreground are trees with green and yellow leaves, slightly obscuring the audience sitting in a semicircle in front of the Bank of America Stage where the actors are performing. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.
Partial photograph of the silver metal pillars art installation in Francis R. Carroll Plaza. Photo by Unity Mike Photography.

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