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Palace Theater

100 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

Palace Theater is a theatre in Waterbury, CT.

Upcoming Shows

Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical

Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical

Oct 29

A full-length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. This original production returns to the Palace stage! If you think you’ve seen Hocus Pocus , you’ve never seen it like this! With fantastic character look-alikes, including New England’s...

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 the journey of a struggling actor who will go to any length to be with his children after he loses custody in a bitter...

Water for Elephants

Jan 8 – Jan 9, 2027

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS comes to vivid life on Broadway in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical. After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the...

Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Live Stage Spectacular

Mar 11, 2027

An all-new, original production inspired by the internationally acclaimed animated series Miraculous. The live show follows the heroic adventures of Ladybug and Cat Noir as they battle villains and protect Paris, featuring original songs and story. The production combines...

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Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds · October 11, 2026

Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

by Sean Fallon · October 11, 2026

On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

by Jared Reynolds · October 7, 2026

In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

by Sean Fallon · October 4, 2026

On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT.  Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

by Sean Fallon · October 3, 2026

On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

by Sherry Shameer Cohen · September 30, 2026

Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

by Jared Reynolds · September 27, 2026

'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

by Sean Fallon · September 27, 2026

On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

by Jared Reynolds · September 22, 2026

From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Players

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Players

by Jared Reynolds · September 20, 2026

Sometimes you get a perfect storm of circumstances that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether by design or by luck, the Sherman Players have taken advantage of this perfect storm with their production of 'Inherit the Wind'.…

Past Shows

UPstaged! Bill Berloni

Oct 25

Acclaimed animal trainer Bill Berloni joins the Palace Theater's UPstaged! series, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Annie, which premiered at Goodspeed Opera House before becoming a Broadway hit. Berloni will discuss the origins of his career, his work on Annie, and his...

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 Kat, Daisy, and Jojo as they navigate friendship, romance, and life while working at a small-town pizza joint. The show features...

"I Wrote That!" Author Talk Series: Tom Santopietro

Sep 30

Bestselling author and Broadway insider Tom Santopietro discusses his latest book, Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty, exploring the life, career, and legacy of Audrey Hepburn. A Waterbury native, Santopietro has written 10 books, including the national bestseller...

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 fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, who arrives in River City, Iowa, planning to swindle residents into buying...

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 16 to December 18, 2025. The production features a cast including Sarah Mackenzie Baron as Mrs. White and Adam Brett as...

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