William Shatner To Visit The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester

Prepare to be beamed up for an unforgettable evening with William Shatner, live on stage at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen, followed by a live conversation with the original Captain James T. Kirk. Tickets are on sale now for theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m.

Following the movie, William Shatner will share fascinating and humorous stories from the "Star Trek" television series and movies, as well as from his career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, producer, director and writer. Fans will also have a chance to ask Shatner their questions during the audience-led Q&A.

Set your phasers to stun, and don't miss your chance to see a Hollywood legend in this thrill-of-a-lifetime evening, produced by Mills Entertainment and The Backlot Project.

Tickets to William Shatner LIVE with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan start at $52. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $250, which include a post-show photo opportunity with Shatner. Discounts are available to members of The Hanover Theatre, students and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at TheHanoverTheatre.org, by phone at 877.571.SHOW (7469) or at The Hanover Theatre box office located at 2 Southbridge Street in downtown Worcester.

William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist and horseman. In 1966, Shatner originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the television series "Star Trek," a show that spawned a feature film franchise where Shatner returned as Captain Kirk in seven of the Star Trek movies, one of which he directed. He has won Emmys and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of lawyer "Denny Crane" on both "The Practice" and "Boston Legal." Shatner received four more Emmy nominations as well as other Golden Globe and SAG Award nods. His love of music inspired him to record the critically acclaimed album "Has Been." William Shatner's book, "Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man," appeared on the New York Times Bestseller list, and his newest book, "Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable," was released in May 2017. Shatner continues to act, write, produce and direct, while still making time to work with charities and further his passion in equestrian sports. He and his wife, Elizabeth, and three married children live in Los Angeles.

Created by Mills Entertainment, The Backlot Project brings the most beloved stars of television and film from the screen to an exciting and intimate, live setting. Each Backlot Project is interactive and takes audiences behind the scenes as the brightest stars engage in a tell-all conversation with the talents that brought their favorite moments in entertainment to life.

Mills Entertainment collaborates with top networks, agencies and licensors to create original, world-class live experiences. With full global distribution and partnerships worldwide, Mills Entertainment takes shows from concept to stage, serving as a complete solution in realizing the vision. In April 2015, Creative Artists Agency made an equity investment in Mills Entertainment. Current projects include "Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience," "Mel Brooks: Back in the Saddle Again," "Bring It! Live" and "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!"

The Hanover Theatre continues to draw over 197,000 patrons annually with world-class performances and headlining acts including Broadway hits ("Les Misérables," "Kinky Boots"), comedians (Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld), musical acts (Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, John Legend, Tony Bennett) and everything in between ("A Christmas Carol," Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Alton Brown, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson). POLLSTAR consistently ranks The Hanover Theatre as one of the Top Theatres in the World. After nine seasons, the award-winning, historic theatre continues to establish its place as a world-class performing arts venue, acting as a catalyst for the economic development of downtown Worcester. The Hanover Theatre's recently acquired 551 Main Street houses new function space, offices, rental space for a restaurant on the ground floor and The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts on the lower level.

Worcester Center for Performing Arts, a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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