Christopher Walken and William H. Macy Come Back to the Scene of the Crime

Worcester Art Museum and the Hanover Theatre host the worldwide premiere of The Maiden Heist, which, stars Christopher Walken, Morgan Freeman and William H. Macy on March 7. The film includes scenes filmed at WAM last year.

Director Peter Hewitt, Producer Rob Paris, and Writer Michael LeSieur will join co-stars Walken and Macy for the formal screening of the film at the Hanover Theatre.

The Maiden Heist follows three museum security guards (played by Walken, Freeman and Macy) who, upset over the new curator’s decision to change the museum’s entire collection, plot to steal a beloved work of art from the museum. Filmed in Worcester Art Museum’s Renaissance Court and galleries, The Maiden Heist will be released worldwide in May 2009. This will be the first film premiere presented by Worcester Art Museum.

Prior to the screening, the museum will host a VIP reception where guests are invited to mingle with Walken, Macy, Hewitt, Paris and LeSieur. Following the premiere, an after party will take place at the museum. Guests are invited to explore the spaces where the movie was filmed, view the paintings that appear in the film and participate in an auction of reproduced paintings signed by the film’s stars.

"The Worcester Art Museum should be extremely proud of its participation in The Maiden Heist and its ability to secure Worcester as the host of its premiere," said Linda McGowan, president of The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation. "Hosting a world premiere benefit for WAM, featuring some of the most talented actors of our time, represents a great moment for both our city and The Hanover Theatre and we are very pleased to be a part of it. This landmark event exemplifies what we set out to do in our support of the theatre—to help build a signature facility that would attract world class entertainment to Worcester, drawing people from all over to experience the many great things that our city has to offer."

For more information, visit http://www.worcesterart.org/.

Schedule of Events and Ticket Prices

6 p.m. VIP Reception, The Hanover Theatre. Go all out and mingle with our friends from Hollywood on stage at The Hanover Theatre. Includes an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Limited tickets available.
Scheduled to attend the VIP Reception:
Christopher Walken
William H. Macy
Peter Hewitt, Director
Rob Paris, Producer
Michael LeSieur, Writer

7:30 p.m. The Maiden Heist Screening, The Hanover Theatre. View the World Premiere in the grand setting of Worcester's own world-class theatre.

9 p.m. After Party, Worcester Art Museum. In true Hollywood style, party the night away in the Renaissance Court. View the spaces where the movie was filmed, and see if you can find the real works of art that appeared in the film. Also, a silent auction of a few reproductions from the off-site shoot, some signed by the stars. Includes a cash bar as well as sweets & savories.

Pricing and TicketsTickets can only be purchased through The Hanover Theatre by calling the box office at 877-571-SHOW (7469) or online at http://www.thehanovertheatre.org/.

$200 pp VIP Reception, Film Screening, After Party; $75 pp Film Screening, After Party; $30 pp Film Screening