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The Rocket Man: The Robert Goddard Musical


  • Museum of Worcester - Fletcher Auditorium 30 Elm Street Worcester, MA, 01609 United States (map)

4th Wall Stage Company in partnership with Museum of Worcester presents The Rocket Man: The Robert Goddard Musical. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Stephen Murray.

Dr. Robert Goddard was a relentless inventor and researcher who through his teaching and steadfast experimentation launched the first success liquid-fueled rocket on March 16, 1926.

The musical is inspired by Dr. Goddard’s life and love, Esther, who photographed his progress and continued to fight for his well-deserved patents after his passing

Worcester’s own Stephen Murray has written a charming must-see musical for all to enjoy.

FREE Parking and Handicap Accessible.

Performances Dates/Times: Friday, March 27 – Saturday, April 12, 2026

Multiple Showtimes:

Friday, March 27 – 7:00PM; Saturday, March 28 – 2:00PM and 7:00PM; Friday, April 3 – 7:00PM; and Saturday, April 4 – 2:00PM and 7:00PM, Saturday, April 11 – 2:00 PM; Sunday, April 12 – 2:00PM

The final two performances on April 4 will offer captions for the hearing impaired and have verbal descriptions for the visually impaired through an app available on arrival. A talkback with the creator Steve Murray and members of the cast will follow each of these performances.

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