Oh yes, the marquee is plastic — a piece of tattered plastic that still reads “Entertaining New Possibilities 2004-2005”. They are well into their second season, and still missing one of the most important features of a theater of this type: a bright, flashing marquee that announces the shows, and draws the eye to the building itself — calls out to patrons. It seems that the Warner in Torrington got this right, and should offer some council to the inept Mr. Frank Tavera, who is running that place like it’s a community teen theater.
The real address for the Palace Theater is 100 East Main Street, Waterbury CT 06702. As far as I understand it, the city of Waterbury now owns the Palace. I give many thanks to Mr. Temporale for seeing the potential for the old girl, and coaxing international acts to come and play (Frank Zappa, Yes, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Pink Floyd, amongst SO many others). Let’s not also forget a more recent dedication to it’s salvation: John Rowland…although I’m sure many have allowed scandal to overshadow the good.
Anyhow, free tours are available on Thursdays, which have to be scheduled in advance by calling 203-755-8483 x 132. Tickets can be obtained at the box office 203-755-4700, following the prompts for ticket sales.
If you could see it in person —– it’s dented, mangled (truck box tops backing into it, etc), and fading.
Oh yes, the marquee is plastic — a piece of tattered plastic that still reads “Entertaining New Possibilities 2004-2005”. They are well into their second season, and still missing one of the most important features of a theater of this type: a bright, flashing marquee that announces the shows, and draws the eye to the building itself — calls out to patrons. It seems that the Warner in Torrington got this right, and should offer some council to the inept Mr. Frank Tavera, who is running that place like it’s a community teen theater.
The real address for the Palace Theater is 100 East Main Street, Waterbury CT 06702. As far as I understand it, the city of Waterbury now owns the Palace. I give many thanks to Mr. Temporale for seeing the potential for the old girl, and coaxing international acts to come and play (Frank Zappa, Yes, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Pink Floyd, amongst SO many others). Let’s not also forget a more recent dedication to it’s salvation: John Rowland…although I’m sure many have allowed scandal to overshadow the good.
Anyhow, free tours are available on Thursdays, which have to be scheduled in advance by calling 203-755-8483 x 132. Tickets can be obtained at the box office 203-755-4700, following the prompts for ticket sales.