Palace Theater

Address:
100 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

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Palace Theater History

The Palace Theater is a culture and tourist attraction as a historic venue. The Palace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and operate the historic Palace Theater as a performing arts center and community gathering place that provides a focal point of cultural activity and educational outreach for diverse audiences.

Shows at the Palace Theater

DATES PRODUCTION

12/16/2025 - 12/18/2025 Clue (2025)
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11/1/2025 - 11/2/2025 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
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4/25/2025 - 4/27/2025 Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) (2024)

4/4/2025 - 4/5/2025 Come From Away (Non-Equity) (2023)

2/28/2025 - 3/1/2025 The Cher Show (Non-Equity) (2024)

10/3/2024 - 10/6/2024 Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024)
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6/4/2024 - 6/6/2024 The Kite Runner (2024)

5/18/2024 - 5/19/2024 Mean Girls (Non-Equity) (2023)

4/26/2024 - 4/28/2024 The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022)
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4/2/2024 - 4/4/2024 Jesus Christ Superstar (Non-Equity) (2023)

1/16/2024 - 1/18/2024 Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)

12/15/2023 - 12/16/2023 On Your Feet (Non-Equity) (2022)

11/3/2023 - 6/30/2024 To Kill a Mockingbird (2020)

10/10/2023 - 10/12/2023 Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)

4/15/2023 - 4/16/2023 Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)

1/24/2023 - 1/26/2023 My Fair Lady (Non-Equity) (2022)

12/3/2022 - 12/4/2022 Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)

6/4/2022 - 6/4/2022 Jersey Boys (2021)

4/22/2022 - 4/23/2022 Waitress (Non-Eq) (2021)

2/11/2022 - 2/12/2022 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)

1/28/2022 - 1/29/2022 An American in Paris (Non-Eq) (2022)

12/3/2021 - 12/4/2021 A Christmas Story (Non-Eq) (2021)

11/19/2021 - 11/20/2021 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)

12/3/2019 - 12/8/2019 Les Miserables (2017)
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11/5/2019 - 11/7/2019 The Play That Goes Wrong (2019)

5/3/2019 - 5/4/2019 Chicago (2017)

4/9/2019 - 4/14/2019 The Book of Mormon (2012)

5/11/2018 - 5/13/2018 Motown the Musical (2017)

5/11/2018 - 5/13/2018 Motown the Musical (2017)

4/13/2018 - 4/15/2018 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)

3/23/2018 - 3/24/2018 Jersey Boys (2015)

11/15/2017 - 11/26/2017 The Phantom of the Opera (2013)

3/7/2017 - 3/12/2017 The Sound of Music (2015)

12/6/2016 - 12/11/2016 Kinky Boots (2014)

10/7/2016 - 10/9/2016 Dirty Dancing (2014)

1/22/2016 - 1/23/2016 Ragtime (2015)

11/6/2015 - 11/8/2015 Irving Berlin's White Christmas (2015)

10/9/2015 - 10/10/2015 42nd Street (2015)

10/23/2014 - 10/25/2014 Newsies The Musical (2014)

6/6/2014 - 6/8/2014 Million Dollar Quartet (2011)

3/21/2014 - 3/22/2014 Rock of Ages (2011)

11/19/2013 - 11/21/2013 Elf The Musical (2013)

10/9/2013 - 10/13/2013 Jersey Boys (2011)

4/13/2012 - 4/14/2012 Young Frankenstein (2009)

2/10/2012 - 2/11/2012 Shrek the Musical (2011)

1/20/2012 - 1/22/2012 Mamma Mia! (2002)

11/4/2011 - 11/5/2011 In the Heights (2011)

9/23/2011 - 9/25/2011 South Pacific (2009)

3/2/2011 - 3/2/2011 Riverdance (unknown)

1/28/2011 - 1/29/2011 Fiddler on the Roof (2010)

9/24/2010 - 9/25/2010 Monty Python's Spamalot (2010)

3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010 Beauty and the Beast (2010)

10/20/1951 - 1/1/0000 Zip Goes a Million (1951)

News

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Georgetown Palac Photo

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Georgetown Palace Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto to Lead THE MUSIC MAN 2026 Tour Photo

Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto to Lead THE MUSIC MAN 2026 Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will hit the road on a National Tour in 2026, helmed by director Matt Lenz. The tour will star Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEI Photo

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Palace Theater to Present Children's Storytime Photo

Palace Theater to Present Children's Storytime
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

The Palace Theater is inviting families to enjoy Children’s Storytime, a free series where Connecticut-based children's authors bring their stories to life with humor, heart, and interactive fun.

Sesame Street Live to Bring ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to Waterbury in May 2026 Photo

Sesame Street Live to Bring ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to Waterbury in May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Round Room Live will bring the new Sesame Street Live production ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on May 30, 2026. The tour will feature Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and other Sesame Street characters.

2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars! Photo

2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars!
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025

On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.

The Palace Theater's 2ND ACT Series to Welcome Roberto Alfaro Photo

The Palace Theater's 2ND ACT Series to Welcome Roberto Alfaro
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

The Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series will welcome Roberto Alfaro, who will share his inspiring journey of becoming a decorated Connecticut police officer, actor, author, and inventor.

CLUE Comes To Waterbury’s Palace Theater In December Photo

CLUE Comes To Waterbury’s Palace Theater In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures film, will play Waterbury’s Palace Theater from December 16 through December 18, 2025.

EAGLEMANIA: THE WORLD’S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE To Perform At Palace Theater In Mar Photo

EAGLEMANIA: THE WORLD’S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE To Perform At Palace Theater In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute will perform live at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on March 6, 2026. The acclaimed tribute band brings The Eagles’ greatest hits to life.

STRANGE AND UNUSUAL BROADWAY DEBUTS to be Presented at 54 Below Photo

STRANGE AND UNUSUAL BROADWAY DEBUTS to be Presented at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will host a one-night-only celebration of Broadway's newest ghosts in the system - the debuting cast members of Beetlejuice!

Author John Scully to Discuss His Book VISITED MOM TODAY at The Palace Theatre Photo

Author John Scully to Discuss His Book VISITED MOM TODAY at The Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Watertown, CT native John Scully will share the secret to connecting with those suffering from Alzheimer's disease in his book Visited Mom Today at The Palace Theatre. Learn more!

Tefta Bushka To Share Story Of Immigration From Albania To America At The Palace Thea Photo

Tefta Bushka To Share Story Of Immigration From Albania To America At The Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

The Palace Theater in Waterbury will present Immigrant Stories — Tefta Bushka on November 4, 2025, featuring the Albanian-American author and retired teacher sharing her family’s story of courage and resilience in escaping communist Albania.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Play Waterbury’s Palace Theater In November Photo

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Play Waterbury’s Palace Theater In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will visit Waterbury’s Palace Theater for two performances only, November 1–2, 2025. Tickets, priced from $49 to $109, are on sale now.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2025- BEETLEJUICE First Look and More Photo

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2025- BEETLEJUICE First Look and More
by - Oct 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Justin Collette, Isabella Esler and More in BEETLEJUICE on Broadway Photo

Photos: Justin Collette, Isabella Esler and More in BEETLEJUICE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

You can now get a first look at BEETLEJUICE, featuring the Palace Theater cast! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the Broadway run here!

Meet the Cast of BEETLEJUICE, Now Playing on Broadway! Photo

Meet the Cast of BEETLEJUICE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for Beetlejuice the Musical’s third Broadway engagement at the Palace Theatre for a limited 13-week run through January 3, 2026. Meet the new cast of Beetlejuice here!

Palace Theater Continues 2ND ACT SERIES With Bob Burns Photo

Palace Theater Continues 2ND ACT SERIES With Bob Burns
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

The Palace Theater’s 2nd Act storytelling series continues October 21 with Bob Burns, Director of Waterbury’s Mattatuck Museum, sharing how his early passion for theater shaped his journey into nonprofit leadership.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date Photo

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present an upcoming Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date set for Sunday, October 19, 2025. Learn how to join.

David Foster And Katharine McPhee Bring AN INTIMATE EVENING To Palace Theater In Wate Photo

David Foster And Katharine McPhee Bring AN INTIMATE EVENING To Palace Theater In Waterbury
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

David Foster and Katharine McPhee will bring An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee to the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on January 31, 2026.

Yächtley Crëw Comes To The Palace Theater In October Photo

Yächtley Crëw Comes To The Palace Theater In October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Yächtley Crëw, the nation's premier Yacht Rock band, will come to the Palace Theater next month. The nautical-themed night kicks off early with a Salute to Summer Fun Party in the Lobby.

Videos

Shows at the Palace Theater
DATES			PRODUCTION
12/16/2025	-	12/18/2025	Clue (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/1/2025	-	11/2/2025	Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
4/25/2025	-	4/27/2025	Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) (2024)
4/4/2025	-	4/5/2025	Come From Away (Non-Equity) (2023)
2/28/2025	-	3/1/2025	The Cher Show (Non-Equity) (2024)
10/3/2024	-	10/6/2024	Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
6/4/2024	-	6/6/2024	The Kite Runner (2024)
5/18/2024	-	5/19/2024	Mean Girls (Non-Equity) (2023)
4/26/2024	-	4/28/2024	The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022) Click Here to Buy Tickets
4/2/2024	-	4/4/2024	Jesus Christ Superstar (Non-Equity) (2023)
1/16/2024	-	1/18/2024	Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)
12/15/2023	-	12/16/2023	On Your Feet (Non-Equity) (2022)
11/3/2023	-	6/30/2024	To Kill a Mockingbird (2020)
10/10/2023	-	10/12/2023	Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)
4/15/2023	-	4/16/2023	Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)
1/24/2023	-	1/26/2023	My Fair Lady (Non-Equity) (2022)
12/3/2022	-	12/4/2022	Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)
6/4/2022	-	6/4/2022	Jersey Boys (2021)
4/22/2022	-	4/23/2022	Waitress (Non-Eq) (2021)
2/11/2022	-	2/12/2022	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)
1/28/2022	-	1/29/2022	An American in Paris (Non-Eq) (2022)
12/3/2021	-	12/4/2021	A Christmas Story (Non-Eq) (2021)
11/19/2021	-	11/20/2021	Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)
12/3/2019	-	12/8/2019	Les Miserables (2017) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/5/2019	-	11/7/2019	The Play That Goes Wrong (2019)
5/3/2019	-	5/4/2019	Chicago (2017)
4/9/2019	-	4/14/2019	The Book of Mormon (2012)
5/11/2018	-	5/13/2018	Motown the Musical (2017)
5/11/2018	-	5/13/2018	Motown the Musical (2017)
4/13/2018	-	4/15/2018	Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
3/23/2018	-	3/24/2018	Jersey Boys (2015)
11/15/2017	-	11/26/2017	The Phantom of the Opera (2013)
3/7/2017	-	3/12/2017	The Sound of Music (2015)
12/6/2016	-	12/11/2016	Kinky Boots (2014)
10/7/2016	-	10/9/2016	Dirty Dancing (2014)
1/22/2016	-	1/23/2016	Ragtime (2015)
11/6/2015	-	11/8/2015	Irving Berlin's White Christmas (2015)
10/9/2015	-	10/10/2015	42nd Street (2015)
10/23/2014	-	10/25/2014	Newsies The Musical (2014)
6/6/2014	-	6/8/2014	Million Dollar Quartet (2011)
3/21/2014	-	3/22/2014	Rock of Ages (2011)
11/19/2013	-	11/21/2013	Elf The Musical (2013)
10/9/2013	-	10/13/2013	Jersey Boys (2011)
4/13/2012	-	4/14/2012	Young Frankenstein (2009)
2/10/2012	-	2/11/2012	Shrek the Musical (2011)
1/20/2012	-	1/22/2012	Mamma Mia! (2002)
11/4/2011	-	11/5/2011	In the Heights (2011)
9/23/2011	-	9/25/2011	South Pacific (2009)
3/2/2011	-	3/2/2011	Riverdance (unknown)
1/28/2011	-	1/29/2011	Fiddler on the Roof (2010)
9/24/2010	-	9/25/2010	Monty Python's Spamalot (2010)
3/12/2010	-	3/14/2010	Beauty and the Beast (2010)
10/20/1951	-	1/1/0000	Zip Goes a Million (1951)

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