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

Palace Theater to Host Marilyn Zavidow's KARMA KABARET in April 2026 Photo

Palace Theater to Host Marilyn Zavidow's KARMA KABARET in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

After three sold-out engagements at the Westport Country Playhouse Barn stage, Marilyn Zavidow comes to the Palace Theater's Poli Club on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m..

Jurassic Park in Concert Comes to Waterbury's Palace Theater Photo

Jurassic Park in Concert Comes to Waterbury's Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Watch Jurassic Park in concert at Waterbury's Palace Theater on March 14 as the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' iconic score live.

Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago Photo

Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 13, 2026

THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pulses with youthful energy, but the material doesn’t feel juvenile.

Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win Photo

Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

At nearly 90 years old, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy will embark on the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.

THE PLAY’S THE THING By Stuart Brown To Be Presented At Palace Theater Photo

THE PLAY’S THE THING By Stuart Brown To Be Presented At Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Stuart Brown's 'THE PLAY'S THE THING' will be staged at the Palace Theater on March 7, 2026, offering audiences a compelling theatrical experience.

STEREOPHONIC Tour is Coming to Waterbury's Palace Theater Photo

STEREOPHONIC Tour is Coming to Waterbury's Palace Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, will make its Connecticut premiere at Waterbury's Palace Theater as part of a U.S. National Tour.

Gabriele Davis to Present OUR JOYFUL NOISE at the Palace Theater Photo

Gabriele Davis to Present OUR JOYFUL NOISE at the Palace Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Gabriele Davis will present a family storytime event, 'Our Joyful Noise', focusing on interactive children's storytelling, set to take place at the Palace Theater.

Tori Amos Sets Release of New Album 'In Times of Dragons' and Summer Tour Photo

Tori Amos Sets Release of New Album 'In Times of Dragons' and Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

Singer-songwriter Tori Amos, composer of the stage musical The Light Princess, has set the release of her 18th studio album, In Times of Dragons, which will arrive alongside a summer tour.

New Constellations Join The Midnight as Direct Support on Spring Tour �¿�¿�¿� Photo

New Constellations Join The Midnight as Direct Support on Spring Tour �¿�¿
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

It Comes In Waves, Portland-based indie-pop duo New Constellations have been confirmed as direct support for The Midnight’s Spring 2026 North American headline tour, The Midnight: Time Machines.

JIM HENSON'S LABRYNTH: IN CONCERT to Launch 60-City Tour Photo

JIM HENSON'S LABRYNTH: IN CONCERT to Launch 60-City Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, is launching a 60-city North American tour this fall. Fans will once again be transported to the Goblin City with a thrilling blend of live music and Jim Henson's musical fantasy masterpiece Labyrinth presented on a large HD cinema screen

Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT To Play 60-City North American Tour Photo

Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT To Play 60-City North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2026

After a global run to nearly 100 cities, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert will return for a 60-city North American tour in the fall of 2026 in celebration of the film's 40th anniversary.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards Photo

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 8, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

27 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District in NYC Photo

27 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District in NYC
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 8, 2026

Who knows better about where to eat in the theatre district than the people who hang out the most in the theatre district? We've asked the experts- BroadwayWorld readers/avid theatregoers to weigh in on which restaurants are their favorites to grab a bite before or after a Broadway show. The results are in...

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA: THE MUSICAL Le Photo

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote 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!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Deaf Austin Theatre Lea Photo

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Deaf Austin Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote 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!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA: THE MUS Photo

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 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!

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.

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)