John Cleese Returns to Worcester for One Night Only

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John Cleese returns to Worcester for one night only

Worcester, Mass. (October 1, 2019) Living comedy legend John Cleese is heading in Worcester’s general direction for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 pm at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Absurd and/or ridiculous questions only, please. Tickets go on sale to members on Tuesday, October 8 and to the public on Friday, October 18 at 10am. Cleese will tell stories of his life, career and the air-speed of an unladen swallow. Before he silly walks his way on to the stage, the excitement will build as the audience will get to watch “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” in its entirety on the big screen. Don’t miss a chance to see the man who has achieved nothing short of comedy royalty in this thrill-of-a lifetime evening produced by The Backlot Project. Tickets for John Cleese Live with Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail start at $49. Coconuts NOT included in the ticket price. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include a photo opportunity with Cleese. Discounts are available for members 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. For more information on group sales, contact Group Sales at 508.471.1689 or [email protected]. About John Cleese On the small screen, John Cleese is known for his work on programs such as “Cheers,”

--more-- “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Will & Grace” and the Emmy®-nominated TLC documentary “The Human Face with John Cleese.” His film credits include “Silverado,” “The Out-of- Towners,” “Rat Race” and Kenneth Branagh’s “Frankenstein.” He also co-authored two best-selling books on psychology, “Families and How to Survive Them” and “Life and How to Survive It,” and served briefly as Minister of Defense in the John Major Cabinet. He recently completed his autobiography, “So, Anyway…,” which was described by the Daily Mail as “self-obsessed.” In his twilight years, Cleese passes his time writing film scripts, giving speeches to business audiences, doing seminars on creativity, teaching at Cornell, paying alimony and doting on three huge cats and a fish. About The Backlot Project 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. Current projects include “An Evening with Chevy Chase,” “William Shatner Live on Stage” and “An in Person Conversation with Kathy Najimy.” About The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts The Hanover Theatre has entertained more than 2 million patrons with world-class performances and headlining acts including Broadway hits (“Jersey Boys,” “Kinky Boots,” “Something Rotten!”), 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 11 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 facilities at 551 Main Street house function spaces, offices and The Hanover Theatre Conservatory.

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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