Explore nine decades of Palace Theater history and backstage mystique during the Waterbury performing art center's monthly guided tour scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Each tour is approximately 90 minutes and is led by a team of engaging volunteers well-versed in the theater's rich history, architectural design and entertaining anecdotal information. In addition to exploring the theater, Poli Club and lobby spaces, patrons will also have the opportunity to visit the star dressing rooms and view the venue's backstage murals that were painted and signed by past performers and Broadway touring companies. Patrons attending the November tour may also get a sneak peek at the set of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, which opens its five-performance run at the theater that same evening at 8 p.m. It is important to note that each walking tour covers five floors of history and architecture, including grand staircases from the 1920's. While elevator access is available, guests with walking disabilities or health concerns are asked to inform the Box Office ahead of time, so that the tour guides can make the proper accommodations, or offer a modified program featuring a 30-minute tour of the main floor and a 60-minute visual presentation.Videos