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Palace Theatre

100 E Main St
Waterbury, CT 06702-2312

Upcoming Shows

Mystic Pizza: A New Musical

Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026

Mystic Pizza: A New Musical delivers the beloved story from the iconic film with a score packed with hits from the '80s and '90s, following...

Mrs. Doubtfire

Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026

Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows...



Review: A CHORUS LINE at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - June 14, 2026

There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all...

Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab


by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026

On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an ex...

Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026

If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...

Past Shows

Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Jun 2 – Jun 4, 2026

Big League Productions' national tour of Meredith Willson's The Music Man comes to the Palace Theater for three performances. The show tells the story of...

Stereophonic

Stereophonic

Mar 25

The most Tony Award-winning show of 2024. The most Tony Award-nominated play of all time. STEREOPHONICmines theagony andtheecstasy ofcreation asit zoomsin onamusicstudio in1976.Here, anup-and-comingrockband recording anewalbum...

CLUE

Dec 16 – Dec 18, 2025

CLUE, a comedic murder mystery play inspired by the classic Hasbro board game and 1985 film, arrives at the Palace Theater in Waterbury from December...

IMMIGRANT STORIES - Luis Reyes

May 20

Luis Reyes shares his personal journey in Immigrant Stories, exploring the challenges he faced growing up as a minority in poverty with a hearing disability....

2nd Act Series - Charles Monagan

Apr 1

The 2nd Act Series continues with a presentation by Charles Monagan, an award-winning writer and former editor of Connecticut Magazine. Monagan has written ten books...

TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH: HERSTORIES OF HOPE

Mar 29

Tragedy to Triumph: Herstories of Hope is an inspiring event celebrating women's resilience, taking place at the Palace Theater on March 29, 2025. The panel,...

2nd Act Series - Bob Tansley

Mar 4

The 2nd Act Series features Bob Tansley, who has dedicated over thirty years to directing and performing in community theater. Initially starting St. Mary’s Children’s...

i WROTE THAT! Series - Chris Belden

Feb 4

The i WROTE THAT! Series features Chris Belden, an accomplished author known for works such as Shriver and The Floating Lady of Lake Tawaba. On...

TABLE READINGS - 4 a.m. Friends

Jan 25

4 a.m. Friends is a compelling exploration of friendship through six short plays, showcasing the enduring bonds among Becca, Tammy, and Kim. Set against a...

i WROTE THAT! Series - Maria Sanchez

Nov 6

The I WROTE THAT! series features Maria Bruscino Sanchez on November 6, 2024. As the owner of Sweet Maria's, an award-winning bakery in Waterbury, Maria...

i WROTE THAT! Series - Fiona Davis

Nov 2

Fiona Davis, a New York Times bestselling author, will be featured in the i WROTE THAT! Series on November 2, 2024. Known for her historical...

Gilberto Santa Rosa

Oct 18

Gilberto Santa Rosa, celebrated as "El Caballero de la Salsa," will perform at the Palace Theater on October 18, 2024. Renowned for his smooth style...

IMMIGRANT STORIES - Selim Noujaim

Oct 15

IMMIGRANT STORIES showcases the journey of Selim Noujaim, who emigrated from Lebanon to Waterbury in pursuit of love. A former state representative and successful businessman,...

Hadestown

Oct 3

The new national tour of Hadestown will launch at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, CT, on October 3, 2024. This acclaimed musical, featuring a cast...

2nd Act Series - Carol Ziske

Sep 17

The 2nd Act Series featuring Carol Ziske will take place on September 17, 2024, at the Palace Theater. With a career spanning over five decades,...

IMMIGRANT STORIES - Neema Syovata

Sep 14

IMMIGRANT STORIES features Neema Syovata, a Kenyan American food writer and researcher who uses her culinary expertise to explore and celebrate the rich traditions and...

i WROTE THAT! Series - Susan Granger

Sep 7

The i WROTE THAT! Series at Palace Theater features an engaging author talk with Susan Granger on September 7, 2024. A child actress turned renowned...

The Confrontation

Feb 4

An evening of storytelling unfolds at the Palace Theater on February 4, 2024, featuring performances by former inmates of Garner Correctional Institution. Guided by Chris...

The Wiz

The Wiz

Mar 13 – Mar 15, 2020

Waterbury, CT :The students of Waterbury Arts Magnet School are preparing a spring musical certain to please those who love musicals, and those who love...

Connecticut Ballet's The Nutcracker

Connecticut Ballet's The Nutcracker

Dec 7 – Dec 16, 2018

Connecticut Ballet’s holiday blockbuster and perennial audience favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to the Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, on December 15-16 for four performances....

Videos


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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in Connecticut Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in Connecticut A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19)
Dear Evan Hansen in Connecticut Dear Evan Hansen
A.C.T. of Connecticut (5/14-6/21)
The Snow Goose in Connecticut The Snow Goose
Goodspeed Opera House (8/28-10/18)
Matteo Bocelli - Falling In Love World Tour in Connecticut Matteo Bocelli - Falling In Love World Tour
Levitt Pavilion (7/10-7/10)
Outcasts and Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears in Connecticut Outcasts and Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
Madison Lyric Stage (7/10-7/12)
A Chorus Line in Connecticut A Chorus Line
Downtown Cabaret Theater (6/05-6/28)
Girls Night - The Musical in Connecticut Girls Night - The Musical
Bushnell/ Belding Theater (1/23-1/23)
Barry & Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow in Connecticut Barry & Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow
Madison Lyric Stage (6/27-6/28)