Community Impact
The Hanover Theatre is proud to play a significant role in giving back to the community. The following are a few examples of our goodwill:
More than 1,500 complimentary tickets for underserved families annually
Partnership with Arts Worcester to showcase local artists' works in the Franklin Square Salon
Working with other nonprofit groups to host successful fundraising efforts
Volunteer Beautification Program enhancing spaces near the theatre
Tickets donated to nonprofit fundraising efforts (valued at $20,000)
Civic events and ceremonies: Simulcast of Presidential Inauguration, Firefighter of the Year ceremony, State Swearing In ceremony, US Air Force Band concerts, college commencements, scholarship pageants, American Theatre Organ Conference, Immigration and Naturalization Ceremony
Subsidized tickets for student matinees serving 14,000 kids each year (valued at $26,000)
Partnership with W.I.S.E. Program (Worcester Institute for Senior Education)
Participate in Worcester Windows initiative
Partnership with Arts Worcester to showcase local artists' works in the Franklin Square Salon
Working with other nonprofit groups to host successful fundraising efforts
Volunteer Beautification Program enhancing spaces near the theatre
Tickets donated to nonprofit fundraising efforts (valued at $20,000)
Civic events and ceremonies: Simulcast of Presidential Inauguration, Firefighter of the Year ceremony, State Swearing In ceremony, US Air Force Band concerts, college commencements, scholarship pageants, American Theatre Organ Conference, Immigration and Naturalization Ceremony
Subsidized tickets for student matinees serving 14,000 kids each year (valued at $26,000)
Partnership with W.I.S.E. Program (Worcester Institute for Senior Education)
Participate in Worcester Windows initiative
Economic Impact
The Hanover Theatre is a catalyst for the rebirth of downtown Worcester and serves as an example of the positive impact the performing arts can have on the community:
Over two million patrons from 350 cities and towns throughout Central Massachusetts and beyond
Over $13 million in economic impact to the city of Worcester*
Over $900,000 spent annually, helping to promote Worcester as a cultural destination
Preserving and maintaining an architecturally significant historic venue
Over 220 leadership donors; over 8,000 members and subscribers
Over 140 world-class shows and performances annually
Partnerships with restaurants and hotels stimulating the local economy
Theatre spurs WBDC to create Theatre District and CitySquare to invest in development project
Home of The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the largest theatre pipe organ in New England
Over $13 million in economic impact to the city of Worcester*
Over $900,000 spent annually, helping to promote Worcester as a cultural destination
Preserving and maintaining an architecturally significant historic venue
Over 220 leadership donors; over 8,000 members and subscribers
Over 140 world-class shows and performances annually
Partnerships with restaurants and hotels stimulating the local economy
Theatre spurs WBDC to create Theatre District and CitySquare to invest in development project
Home of The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the largest theatre pipe organ in New England
*source: New England Foundation for the Arts, culturecount
