Deaf Youth Theatre - Starlight Cabaret
Great Hall - 4:00 PMOnce again and for the 10th year, Deaf participants of all ages from around the region have been developing their theatrical talents under the able direction of Ezzell Floranina and in partnership with Holy Cross College. This year they will be showing off their accomplishments together with the students from Worcester public schools in the original production that shows that everyone can be a star.
Global Village
Washburn Hall - 4:00 - 7:45 PMTake a sensory trip around the world as your feast your eyes, ears and taste buds on the music, dance and cuisine of the region's ethnically diverse citizens.
Multicultural Performances, Food & Crafts
| 4:00 | CAMBODIAN Cambodian Classical Dance of Worcester |
| 4:30 | SPANISH Hispania Dance Company |
| 5:00 | IRISH McInerney School of Irish Step Dancing |
| 5:30 | FINNISH Revontulet "Northern Lights" Folk Dancers |
| 6:00 | INDIAN Indian Society of Worcester |
| 6:30 | MIDDLE EASTERN Bayada Asbridge |
| 7:00 | NATIVE AMERICAN Quabbin Lake Singers |
Hudson Vagabond Puppets - Ferdinand the Bull
Great Hall - 5:00 PM
In this fabulous performance based on the classic tale by Munro Leaf and illustrations by Robert Lawson, the story of the bull who wouldn't fight will be told in a narrated ballet with a larger-than-life bull, masked dancers, innovative mechanical figures and inventive puppets. A treat for all ages.
Central Mass. H.S. Idol
Great Hall - 7:00 PM
Drum roll, please...Catch a rising star or two...In partnership with the Uxbridge H.S. Student Council, First Night is proud to present the winners of the Central Mass High School Idol Competition.
New England Trampoline Show Company
Great Hall - 7:00 PM
Jump into the New Year – literally – with this extreme trampoline show. With heights upward of 25 feet, routines include snowboards, ski's, triple flips, amazing twists and daunting athletic prowess executed by pre-Olympic medalists.
Airborne Comedians
Great Hall - 8:15 PM
Cirque de Soleil has tried to recruit them, but we're the lucky ones having them here tonight! These high-flying wild and crazy guys are stupendous masters of the art of juggling as they defy the laws of gravity with an astounding repertoire of the most unlikely objects that take flight. (Don't miss their outdoor fire juggling countdown show on Worcester Common!)
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
Great Hall -
9:30 & 10:45 PMFrom musical star of RIVERDANCE to garnering the title of "Jimi Hendrix of the violin," international powerhouse Eileen Ivers and her world class band press traditional limits of Celtic music that span cultures, generations and genres. As a special treat and to honor the passing of Worcester's own Mary McInerney, Irish Step Dancing routines by Mary's students compliment this brilliant electric performance.
Improv Asylum
Great Hall - 9:30 & 10:45 PM
Described as "Whose Line is it Anyway?" meets "Saturday Night Live!" this is creative comedy at its best! Spontaneous...zany...hilarious...and, of course, audiences are expected to contribute to this theatrical mayhem.
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