Palace Theater: Recent Episodes
Palace Theater
The Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT produces three different podcasts for our patrons to stream.
"Broadway Buzz with Dr. Stuart Brown" is devoted to all things Broadway. Supported by Webster Bank.
"Concert Conversations with Tom The Suit Forst" features in depth talks with CT-based musicians. Supported by Ion Bank.
In addition listeners can also find past episodes of the radio show, "Your Palace Your Place" hosted by Sheree Marcucci on WATR 1320AM.
Sheree Marcucci talks about the upcoming Spotlight Series events at the Palace in April with Allison Demers on iHeartRadio during Community Access. Topics include:Tragedy to Triumph | April 182nd Act: David Marchi | April 25
Sheree Marcucci sits down with special guests:Luis Reyes, physical therapist and upcoming "Immigrant Stories" presenterAndrew Carl Wilk, five-time Emmy award-winning producer and director, conductor of "Broadway Scores"Andrea Nyquist, Marketing, Sales, and Public Relations Officer, Palace Theater
Guests:Bob Sagendorf & Mollie the Collie; 2ND ACT presenterDoug Donato; Executive Director of Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
Guests: Chris Belden: I Wrote That! Author Talk: "Closer to Freedom: Prose and Poetry from Maximum Security"Meg Luddy: Operational Events Manager, Palace Theater
Guests: Samantha Rae Bass: Choreographer, 5 Guys Named Moe, 2/15/25Bob Tansley: 2ND ACT presenter, 3/4/25
Guests:Joyce Follo Jeffrey & Lauren Yarger: Tragedy to Triumph: Herstories of Hope panelists
Guests: Vincent Pastore (Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero), In Conversation with "The Sopranos", January 25, 2025Antoinette DiPietropolo, Director, The Addams Family Musical, January 17–18, 2025
Guests:Maria Sanchez, Owner of Sweet Maria's & "I Wrote That!" Speaker on 11/6/24John O'Hurley | 10/26/24
Guests: Carol Ziske, 2ND ACT Presenter | 9/17/24Summer Orlando, Star of Hocus Pocus Live!!! | 10/30/24Sofia Swaby, Director of Programs, Apex Community Care
Guests:Jered Bruzas, United Way of Greater Waterbury Chief Impact OfficerNatalie Lawlor, Palace Theater Development OfficerPeggy Terhune, Palace Theater Communications Manager
Sheree Marcucci talks with some of the board members and musicians of 3D Music Academy, Inc. including Willie Davis, Robert Shannon, Chris "Big Dog" Davis, Harold Zinno, Rob the Drummer, Chet Doheny
Today's show is all about next week's FREE event: "CommUNITY: Unifying & Equalizing through Sports" on May 1, 2024.
Sheree Marcucci with Special Guests:Donna Bonasera, Artistic Director and Founder of Connecticut Dance Theater, 2ND ACT April 16th 7:30pmNatalie Lawlor, Development Director, Palace TheaterSupport the Palace in Give Local April 24-25!
Guests: Rich Beebe: upcoming 2ND ACT presenter on March 26Joanne Chenkus & Willie Davis: creator & one of the panelists of upcoming free CommUNITY event, "Unifying & Equalizing through Sports"
Special guest Frank Tavera joined Dawn Maiorano on her Brass City Beat radio show on WATR to talk all things Palace Theater.
Guests:Meg Luddy, Palace Theater Operational Events Manager, talks about the upcoming History Class.Craig Winberry, lead in "The Life and Music of George Michael," discusses tomorrow night's presentation of the show.
Guests: Margaret Anne Mary Moore; Author of Bold, Brave and BreathlessFiona De Merell; Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UConn Waterbury
Guests:John Mills, Alex Breanne Corporation CEOSteffon Sampson, Director of "Black Broadway"Zani Scott, Performer in "Black Broadway"
Guests:Bobby Ramos, upcoming 2ND ACT presenterElizabeth Barriser, Brass City Ballet Artistic DirectorMisty Copeland, world-renowned ballerina
Your Palace Your Place is back with host, Sheree Marcucci talking with special guest, Nathaniel Zembruski, the Assistant Music Director of the national Hairspray tour. Hairspray is coming to the Palace Theater January 16-18. Get tickets at palacetheaterct.org or calling 203.346.2000.
Elliott Davis, Founder of Mine Hill Distillery in Roxbury, CT, will be kicking off 2022-2023 2ND ACT series with a his fascinating story of how he went from a Banker to a Bootlegger. Here is a little sneak peek! Get your tickets for this inspiring 2ND ACT on September 21!\ https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/offstage-poli-club/2nd-act-elliott-davis
Lee Greenwood is coming to the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT on October 27! Check out this interview with him on WDRC and make sure to get your tickets to see him live.
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/lee-greenwood
Host Tom Forst meets with our Summer Vibes: Coffeehouse featured artist Toure Richardson. Toure speaks about his musical career and our upcoming Coffeehouse event! We look forward to showcasing local talent next Friday July 22 in the Poli Club. Make sure to get your tickets to experience the amazing talent our community has to offer!
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/offstage-poli-club/coffeehouse-summer-vibes
On this episode of Concert Conversation host Tom "The Suit" Forst speaks with The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Leif Bjaland. The Palace Theater and The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra recently presented the beloved film The Wizard of Oz with Live Orchestration. Leif Bjaland touches on what goes in to putting together a movie presentation with live orchestration. Stay tuned to find out what the Palace Theater and Waterbury Symphony Orchestration have in store!
Director, Actress, Producer and Playwright, Dorothy Lyman speaks with host Stuart Brown about all the twist and turns of her career. Dorothy Lyman will be speaking as apart of The Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series on April 27. Secure your seats to hear about Dorothy's inspiring 2ND ACT.
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/offstage-poli-club/2nd-act-dorothy-lyman
Host Stuart Brown speaks with the Lead Actress of Waitress on Tour, Jisel Soleil Ayon. Jisel touches on her journey to making her national tour debut as Jenna! Tune in to hear what Jisel Soleil Ayon has to say.
Tickets are still available to see Waitress The Musical at the Palace Theater April 22 & 23!
Actress Debra Khan Bey speaks with host Stuart Brown about the Reflections on the Voices of African-American Women Table Reading. Debra will be in 2 of the four plays that will be presented during the Table Reading. Tune in to hear about these magnificent works that will be shared on March 27 at the Palace Theater. This event is made possible by our sponsor Gracewell Productions.
Author Stephen Drew shares an uplifting story of resurrection and grace imparted along the Camino de Santiago. After a period of personal loss, Stephen searched for peace and simplicity. He was then called to walk the Camino Santiago, this is where he would experience a moment of revelation.
You will not want to miss Morris resident and author Stephen Drew's 2ND ACT at the Palace Theater on Wednesday March 23 at 7 pm. Reserve your seat now!
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/offstage-poli-club/2nd-act-stephen-drew
On this weeks episode of Concert Conversation, host Tom Forst speaks with Jazz musician Tom Devino. Tom goes touches on how he first got into jazz and how he started his career. Tune in to hear from Tom Devino!
Host Stuart Brown interviews The Palace Theater's very own Chief Production Officer, Dave Flowers. Dave speaks about what goes on behind the scenes when The Palace Theater curates it's Broadway season! Tune in to hear what gets taken into consideration before the big reveal.
Host Tom Forst speaks with jazz extraordinaire and teacher John Mobilio from Waterbury, CT. John talks about his start in jazz and then goes into his career in the music industry.
Tom Forst speaks with Paul from The Led Zeppelin Experience by the Hammer of The Gods. Paul touches on the creative process of putting together a tribute band for a legendary band such as Led Zeppelin. He also talks about the band members and the musical connection they all have with Led Zeppelin. Get ready for the Hammer of the Gods to rock the Palace Theater stage on March 12.
Host Tom "The Suit" Forst speaks with Ralph Schmidtke of Quatro Entertainment about his experience in the music industry. Quatro Entertainment is bringing The British Invasion to the Palace Theater. Tune in to hear about this amazing show that will be coming to our stage on February 26!
On this week of Broadway Buzz, Host Stuart Brown introduces the three actresses that portray Donna Summer in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. This musical has 3 women playing Donna Summer at each stage of her life Amahri Edwards-Jones as Duckling Donna, Charis Gullage as Disco Donna and Brittny Smith as Diva Donna. Listen to these women speak about the musical before it comes to the Palace Theater February 11-12, 2022.
Host Stuart Brown interviews world famous Broadway director Jeff Moss, who also happens to be the director of An American In Paris Tour. Jeff Moss speaks about the show before it comes to The Palace Theater!
An American In Paris will be spreading romance, adventure and dance across The Palace Theater stage on January 28 & 29.
The tables have turned on this episode of Concert Conversations. Host Tom Forst is interviewed by the Palace Theaters, Director of Special Projects & Curated Events, Sheree Marcucci.
Tune in and learn more about Concert Conversations beloved host!
Host Tom Forst speaks with winner of the Palace Theater's Covid-eo Student Talent Challenge, Mireya Trellas. Mireya Trellas is a student at Waterbury Arts Magnet School and takes the time to speak about what brought her to enter the contest. Mireya also touches on her process to creating an original song that brought her to winning the contest!
Tune in to hear this young talents journey to creating and finding her voice!
Host Stuart Brown meets with Dr. Raymond Winicki and Michelle Gotay of Naugatuck Valley Ear, Nose and Throat Associates in Waterbury, CT on this episode of Broadway Buzz.
Stuart Brown speaks with Winicki and Gotay about the various assistive listening options offered at the Palace Theater. They share their experience with the assistive listening options at the Palace Theater along with emphasizing the importance of getting your hearing tested routinely.
Eric Herbst, the leader of DizzyFish joins Concert Conversations to talk about their performance during "Concert Legends" at the Palace Theater. DizzyFish paid homage to LEGENDARY bands that have performed at the Palace Theater.
Eric goes on to speak about his musical history and that of his band mates. Tune in to hear about Eric and this amazing show!
Host Stuart Brown talks to Sara Sheperd, who stars as Carole King in the BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical national tour! It has been 10 years since Sara's first began touring in the ensemble of Legally Blonde. Now we welcome her as the star of the show!
Come see Sara Sheperd as Carole King in Beautiful on November 19 & 20!
Host Stuart Brown speaks with Lauren Yarger of Gracewell Productions about the Palace Theater's new Table Reading Series. Lauren is an accomplished playwright and theater critic in the CT area.
Join us for the next Table Reading on December 11th!
Kenny Brawner joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming concert, "Ray On My Mind" at the Palace Theater on Saturday, October 16.
Kenny goes into character as the late, great Ray Charles to tell his story from the first-person point-of-view in this interesting concert-theatrical hybrid. Tickets are still available for tomorrow night.
Host, Stuart Brown talks to Broadway composer Stephen Flaherty. Along with his longtime collaborator, Lynn Ahrens, Flaherty has written some of the most well-known and beloved musicals including Once On This Island, Ragtime, and Anastasia.
Today, they talk all about the musical Anastasia, coming to the Palace next week October 19-21.
This week, we're talking to two CT music legends in their own right: Jim Koplik & Mike Lapitino. Jim Koplik has been promoting concerts all over Connecticut for almost 50 years, including at the Palace Theater. Mike Lapitino has been the longest running on-air talent in PLR's history, 35 years.
They share a couple stories about Palace Theater's rich concert history, but to hear their best kept secrets, you'll have to join us at Concert Legends on October 14.
We're excited to reopen our doors this weekend for our very first show in 18 months. Palace CEO Frank Tavera talks with Dr. Stuart Brown about the journey we have taken to get to this point as well as the current protocols the theater is currently implementing.
Are you curious about our health & safety policy? Frank gives some great insight into why we needed to enact our current rules.
Tom brings another guest onto the podcast who has been around the Palace Theater since the early 1970s, Rocco Orso.
Rocco was a movie projectionist, spotlight operator, and stagehand for the Palace in the 70s. Hear his stories from what the Palace was like all those years ago.
Learn more about the Palace Theater in the 70s and 80s during our "Concert Legends" show with Jim Koplik and Mike Lapitino on October 14.
Tom has talked to a number of bands on the podcast so far this year. Today he gets to talk to Joe Mitchell, a self-proclaimed "superfan", who has been to over 20 concerts at the Palace Theater in the 1970s. He and Tom reminisce about the concert legends who came through the Palace all those years ago...
Join us, Jim Koplik and Mike Lapitino as we look back on all those concerts from the 70s and 80s during "Concert Legends" on October 14.
Chazz Palminteri is here on the Broadway Buzz podcast to talk all about "A Bronx Tale." He tells host, Stuart Brown all about the genesis of the one-man play, the movie, the musical.
See the one-man play that started it all at the Palace Theater, October 1-2. Tickets on sale now at palacetheaterct.org
Frank Tavera joins Tom "The Suit" Forst on this week's episode of Concert Conversations to talk all about the Palace Theater. Frank starts with a discussion about restoring the Palace Theater in the early 2000's and finishes with his outlook on the future for the theater.
Frank also talks about some of the great concerts coming to the Palace in the Fall. Listen now!
Host Dr. Stuart Brown spotlights two Broadway musical blockbusters that have played the Palace Theater recently, the 2002 jukebox musical, Mamma Mia!, and the 2011 Tony Award Best Musical, The Book of Mormon. Brown intersperses the episode with musical numbers from each show.
The episode is a follow-up to our third episode: https://soundcloud.com/palace_theater/broadway-buzz-blockbusters-1
Sponsored by Webster Bank
This week's guest on Concert Conversations is Eddie Seville, a songwriter & multi-instrumentalist best known as the voice and creative force behind the outlaw-country / rock & roll band, Steel Rodeo.
Both Eddie & Tom of them will be playing this weekend, August 29 at the Are You Dense Music Fest! Listen to their conversation and then get your tickets to the show!
After a brief summer hiatus, Concert Conversations returns. This week Tom "The Suit" Forst talks with Mike Gow, the owner of New England Arts & Entertainment and promoter of our Jazz Series in the Poli Club.
Hear about Mike got started in the music business as both a radio show host and music promoter including some fun stories from the industry. Mike's Jazz Series is returning this Friday night so come out and see some great jazz!
After a brief summer break, the Palace podcasts return to get you ready for our Fall reopening.
In fact, all of the Connecticut theaters are preparing for a big Fall reopening. Together with the other 5 main Presenting Arts Centers, we have formed 6 PAC, a coalition working together to promote the arts and theater in CT. Learn more about this new coalition in this week's episode.
Dr. Stuart Brown talks with Stephanie Fried, Associate Vice President from the Bushnell and Lesley Budny, the Relationship Director from the Warner Theater, and Sheree Marcucci, the Marketing Officer of the Palace Theater about the purpose, goals, and upcoming projects of the 6PAC.
Eran Troy Danner joins Tom "The Suit" Forst on the Concert Conversations podcast. Danner was a metal rocker in the 80's until he saw blues rocker Johnny Winter play for the first time. After that, Eran developed his own style of "blues with attitude."
Eran has played at the Palace Theater several times including opening for BB King & Blues Traveler.
Our guest today is Sheree Marcucci, the Marketing and Public Relations Officer of the Palace Theater. She discusses with Stu what her role is at the Palace Theater, including bringing Broadway shows to Waterbury.
She has guaranteed to tell Stu some funny stories, so you'll have to listen to hear what they are.
Last week Tom talked with Morgan Fasanelli, a Kennedy High School graduate and the lead vocalist/co-founder of hard-rocking indie quintet, Mandala. She and Tom chatted about Mandala's creative process when it comes to songwriting and their future plans to take their show to the West Coast.
Mandala just rocked a SOLD OUT show at the Space Ballroom this past Saturday, but you can still catch them in Waterbury on July 9.
On this special episode of Broadway Buzz we will be talking about the Palace Theater itself in honor of our 100 Year Anniversary. Our Front of House Manager, Meg Luddy, and the Palace Historian, Lou Belloisy share their personal stories as well as some of the history of the Palace Theater.
We're sure you will learn something new about the Palace after hearing this episode.
You may know Joe Cappello from his work as Executive Director of Are You Dense. But did you also know he has been an avid drummer since the age of 10? He still plays in a jazz band on occasion.
Learn more about his talent as a drummer including his patent on a portable drum kit as well as some of the work he is doing with Are You Dense and the Are You Dense MusicFest
Palace Theater CEO Frank Tavera and Dr. Stuart Brown continue their discussion about reopening the Palace Theater in this part 2 of their interview.
This episodes focuses more on the Broadway shows that will be presented at the Palace this season. There is something for everyone from pure entertainment to the thought-provoking. Listen now and learn more about our upcoming season!
Tom Russo is a longtime songwriter, bass player, and founder of L&R Productions. Together with Paul Lombardo, Tom began writing jingles in the 1970's before forming their audio & video production company in 1984.
Tom Forst talks with Tom Russo about his production company, writing jingles, and what his plans are for the future as businesses resume activity again.
Palace Theater CEO, Frank Tavera returns to Broadway Buzz to give an update regarding the theater since December 2020 when Frank first appeared on the inaugural episode of this podcast series.
With a Fall 2021 reopening in site, Frank discusses the upcoming Broadway season as well as what the Palace Theater's plan for reopening is.
Tom the Suit Forst sits down to talk with Eliot Lewis, a singer, keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, songwriter, and producer, best known for his work with Average White Band and Hall & Oates.
Eliot talks about his mentality when it comes to his work backing Hall & Oates to his own solo career, as well as what he has coming up.
What is it to be a critic?
Our host Dr. Stuart Brown is also the President of CT Critic's Circle and a member of the Outer Critics Circle and today he invites several of his colleagues to talk about their work. Listen to an insightful conversation about the role of theater critics from two of the critics themselves: Tim Leininger from the journal inquirer and Karen Isaacs from Shore Publications.
We've talked to several CT musicians over the past several episodes getting their perspective on the industry. But for this episode, we are talking to someone a little different.
Kellie Lambert has been writing about the music scene in Connecticut for over 30 years. Today she talks with Tom about what it's like writing about the industry.
Dr. Stuart Brown is talking with Jerry Goehring, a Tony and Grammy nominated Broadway and off-Broadway producer. Jerry has been creating and producing new projects across the country for over twenty five years.
Jerry gives some great insights into what it is like being a producer for musical theater including his work on shows like A Christmas Story and Be More Chill.
In fact, there's so much to talk about with Jerry, that we are going to bring him back for a Part 2!
"You can never stop learning, and that's what makes the guitar so beautiful." Today Tom Forst talks with Jimi Bell, a guitar-shredding savant and inventor.
Hear Jimi talk about guitar solos, his invention of the Shred Neck, and playing in the band Autograph both before COVID and what he has coming up in the next few months.
This week, Stuart talks with Susan Birkenhead, a Broadway lyricist Susan has been nominated for two Tony Awards for Best Original Score for Working (1978) & Jelly's Last Jam (1992).
Their conversation discusses both of those shows as well as some of her work that has never seen the light of day. Susan also gives exclusive insights into latest project to premiere this Summer, Betty Boop.
This week Tom talks to Peter Morcey, a Waterbury native and half of the dark-alternative-folk band Murmur. Along with Ryan Patrick White, Peter brings you on a dark, moody musical journey built on acoustic guitars with gorgeous harmonies, orchestral strings and subtle instrumentation.
Most recently one of their songs, "Long Before the Light" was picked up to be featured in the FX show, The Mayans (Season 3 Episode 5 premiering April 6). Listen now to Peter's conversation with Tom.
Host Dr. Stuart Brown is joined by special guest, Kent McIngvale, a marketing & press rep for touring Broadway shows.
Learn more about the behind-the-scenes magic that it takes to bring a Broadway show out on tour and the challenges companies are experiencing as they plan for the upcoming season.
This week Tom "The Suit" Forst is talking to the queen of blue-eyed rock n’ soul, Christine Ohlman, the Beehive Queen. She has recorded 6 albums with her band "Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez" as well as the vocalist for the Saturday Night Live Band for 29 years.
Tom and Christine have a great conversation about everything from her roots to what she has been doing this past year during COVID, as well as her future plans.
This is part 2 of Dr. Stuart Brown's interview with Broadway actress, Marissa Perry. Marissa talks more deeply about her starring role on Broadway as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. She also offers advice to aspiring actors and actresses looking to break into the business.
Today on Concert Concerts we are talking to a musician's musician: Marty Quadrato, AKA Marty Q.
Marty grew up playing the drums, then the sax, before falling in love with the guitar and songwriting. And now he puts that passion into his music. Tom talks with Marty all about his music creation process as well as his plans for returning to the scene after COVID.
For the next two episodes, Broadway Buzz is joined by special guest, Broadway actress Marissa Perry who spent her formative years learning her craft in the Waterbury area.
Our host Stuart Brown sits down and talks with Marissa about her career (which included a star turn on Broadway), some revealing backstage secrets, and her advice to aspiring actors & actresses. Be sure to come back for Part 2 in a couple of weeks.
We have a very special guest this episode. He's originally from Prospect and has played the Palace when he was just a teenager, but now he has played across the world as a instrumental/urban saxophonist...it's Vincent Ingala.
Tom Forst chats with Vincent Ingala about everything from his Waterbury start to his professional career. Vincent gives some great insights about what creating music means to him.
This week's episode focuses on themes of social justice & racism that still sadly resonate today. Brown explores how two musicals, Ragtime & South Pacific, interweave these themes into their stories and songs.
Listen to "Wheels of a Dream" from Ragtime and "Some Enchanted Evening", "You've Got To Be Carefully Taught" and "Younger than Springtime" from South Pacific.
Tom Forst talks with Cajun Ray, guitarist & vocals for Cajun Ray & the Steamers for over 20 years. Despite the name, the band plays a little bit of everything...except Cajun music! You may have even seen them jam on the Loading Dock last year during Palace 10.4.
Hear more from Cajun Ray in this week's episode.
Find out how musicals "Kinky Boots" & "Newsies" went from the Big Screen to Broadway to the Palace stage in this episode with host Dr. Stuart Brown. Brown also explores the true stories behind each of these movies turned musicals.
Brown plays "The Most Beautiful Thing in the World" from Kinky Boots and "King of New York" from Newsies.
Eddie Sanchez, guitarist & vocals for Crosseyed Cat, has been rocking the blues and captivating audiences across the Northeast for over 30 years! Tom Forst talks with Eddie about playing the Palace Theater, the future of the band post-COVID, and why he's called Sweet Eddie.
Host Dr. Stuart Brown spotlights two Broadway musical blockbusters that have played the Palace Theater recently, the 2006 Tony Award Best Musical Jersey Boys, and the 1988 Tony Award Best Musical The Phantom of the Opera. Brown intersperses the episode with musical numbers from each show.
Sponsored by Webster Bank.
Craig Porter, Senior Vice President Marketing Director at Ion Bank is the initial guest on Concert Conversations. Tom Forst talks with Craig about what it's like to balance playing in a band (Lost Hollywood) and working a corporate job.
Sponsored by Ion Bank.
Host Dr. Stuart Brown revisits some of the past holiday-themed musicals that have come to the Palace Theater including Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, & A Christmas Carol. Brown intersperses the episode with a song from each musical.
Sponsored by Webster Bank.
Host Dr. Stuart Brown leads Palace Theater CEO Frank Tavera in a discussion of the effects and impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the touring Broadway Industry overall and on the Palace Theater specifically. Frank also speaks to what the future holds for the Palace and future shows.
Sponsored by Webster Bank.
Webster Bank Broadway Series Subscribers’ online forum with Palace Theater CEO, Frank Tavera and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Peter Jacoby, presenting an update on “The State of the Theater.”
Frank and Peter discuss the Governor's recent announcement of the move to Phase 3 Reopening, health & safety, subscription information, in addition to Broadway Tours and the upcoming season.
Guests: Donna Maglio; CEO, Girls Inc. Dave Flowers; Chief Production Officer, Palace Theater Desiree Dillon; Actress, Mrs. DuMaurier in Finding Neverland
Guests: Denise Calabrese, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Jack Levine, 2nd Act Presenter March 3 Lisa Dawn Miller, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show Director
Guests: State Representative Geraldo Jerry Reyes Michelle Gotay & Dr. Winicki; Naugatuck Valley Ear Nose & Throat Fiona Demerell; Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Director
Guests: Keith Havemeyer; owner of Peak Physical Therapy Bill DeMaida & Marya DiPerna; "Winter is the Pits" Co-Chairs Taylor Bloom; "Paul Simon" in The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Guests: William Ulsh; Author, Killing Time Karenna Alexander; Dating Coach, 2nd Act Speaker
Guests: Bob Guerra; Chairman, Pontelandolfo Club Frank Tavera; CEO, Palace Theater Santa Claus
Guests: Randi Bellemare, Village at East Farms, 2nd Act Sponsor Tanya Detrik, 2nd Act Presenter Lauren Yarger, CT Critics Circle
Guests: Dick Terhune, A Christmas Carol, Warner Theatre Marianna Vagnini-Dadamo, Waterbury Arts Magnet School Allison Guinn, Madame Thénardier, Les Misérables
Guests: Lisa Lampanelli, Lisa Lampanelli's Losin' It! | Nov 16 Bianca Horn, The Play That Goes Wrong | Nov 5-7
Guests: Diane Ploch: Administrator, Arts & Culture Collaborative Waterbury Region Jillian Celentano: Transgender Advocate, 2nd Act Speaker Chazz Palminteri: Book, A Bronx Tale
Upcoming Shows: A Bronx Tale: October 22-24
Guests: - United Way of Greater Waterbury Bed Races Chairs: Alyssa Altman, WORX; Brian Amero, United Way of Greater Waterbury; Brian Kimmey; Palace Theater - Colin Mochrie, HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis - Michael Annenburg, Domenic & Vinnie's
Guests: Tony D'Elia; Nino's Ristorante Pia Rosa; Domenic & Pia Pizzeria Leif Bjaland, Music Director & Conductor of Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Casablanca in Concert
Guests: Foster Reese; Director, Landmark Community Theatre Pat Addiss; Broadway Producer, 2nd Act Presenter
A special live remote broadcast from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCONN Waterbury.
Guests: Randi Bellemare, Senior Director of Community Relations at Benchmark Senior Living Fiona de Merrell, Director of OLLI at UCONN Aingeal McLaughlin Murray, Fitness Trainer & 18-19 2nd Act Presenter Frank Tavera, Palace Theater CEO Jack Levine, Comedian & 19-20 2nd Act Presenter
Guests: Eran Troy Danner, Guitarist, Palace 10.4 Performer Jeff Savage, 2nd Act Presenter Amanda Lupicchino, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live
Upcoming Shows & Events: Palace 10.4 | May 17, 2019 at 5pm Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live | May 18, 2019 at 2pm
Guests: Fiona DeMerell, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute James Mapes, 2nd Act Presenter
Guest Frank Tavera, CEO, Palace Theater announces the Palace Theater's 2019-2020 Webster Broadway Series
Guests: Joe Cappello & Donna Johnson, Are You Dense Anthony Russo, Tap Dogs
Upcoming Shows: The Guess Who & NRBQ | March 9
Guests: Eric Lanzieri; Genealogist, 2nd Act speaker Kristie Balisciano; Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury
Upcoming Events: Legally Blonde the Musical | February 15-16 Tap Dogs | March 1-2
Guests: Patty Chavrat, Dr. Sam, & Jill Zabit APRN; Waterbury Hospital Stuart Brown; "On Broadway" Host
Guests: Michele Morcey, Yoga at the Palace Jeff Lapham, Shakesperience Productions, Inc.
Upcoming Events: Late Nite Catechism | January 26 Legally Blonde | February 15-16
Guests: Carol Macksimow, Hearing Aide Specialists of CT Denise Fennell, Late Nite Catechism
Upcoming Shows: Late Nite Catechism, January 26 Legally Blonde, February 15-16
Guests: Dr. Sarah Poulin, Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Susan Suhr & Barbara Grant, Interfaith Refugee Ministry
Guests: Shelby Talley, actor; Rudolph in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Brook Packard, sleep coach; 2nd Act speaker
Upcoming Shows: Mannheim Steamroller | December 9 Woodbury Ballet presents The Nutcracker | December 15
Guests: Mary Sharnick, author; Orla's Canvas, Painting Mercy Nancy Schuler, actor, playwright; 2nd Act speaker
Upcoming Shows: Legends of Country Rock featuring Poco, Pure Praire League, & Firefall | November 10 Bob Dylan & His Band | November 20
Guests: Elizabeth Barriser, Brass City Ballet Foster Reese, Director at Landmark Theater Jeff Hobson, The Illusionists
Upcoming Shows: Tower of Power | October 11 The Illusionists | October 13-14 Delbert McClinton | October 20
Guests: Robert Cinante, WSO Executive Director Diane Ploch, Arts & Culture Collaborative Waterbury Region Administrator
Guests: Tom "The Suit" Forst, Blues Hall of Fame musician & 2nd Act speaker Ed Bassett & Agnes Dann, Phoenix Stage Company "Octette Bridge Club"
Guests: Fiona DeMerrell, Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Louis Belloisy, Palace Theater historian Nancy Schuler, playwright & 2nd Act speaker Tom "the Suit" Forst, Blues Hall of Fame musician & 2nd Act speaker Eri Lanzieri, author & 2nd Act speaker
Guests: Debbie Kaczas, Live Well regional coordinator Lucia Defillipis Dressel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Pheonix Stage Company
August 17 - Remote Broadcast from the OLLI Open House at UCONN Waterbury
Guests: Joanne Greco Rochman, The American Theatre Critics Association Stuart Brown, Stu on Broadway, WRTC
Guests: Robert Cinante & Meg Luddy, Make Music Waterbury Karin Lopez, Wardrobe Supervisor
Guests: Joseph Harrison, Broadway World Editor Lauren Yarger, CT Critics Circle & Publishers Weekly reviewer
Guests: Jim O'Rourke, Palace 10.3 Michelle Berting Brett, We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered Rob McCaffrey, Motown the Musical
We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered will be at the Palace Theater May 8 Motown the Musical will be at the Palace Theater May 11-13 Palace 10.3 returns May 18
Guests: CJ May, Waterbury Recycling Coordinator Viola Flowers, WAMS student Jade Stotz & Tina Franqueira, Jewish Federation of Western CT
Guests: Natalie Lawlor, Moria Graham Mehmet & Carolyn Cicchetti, Marquee Society of Women, Palace 10.3 & Wine Dinner Alana Cauthen, RENT
RENT will be at the Palace Theater April 13-15 For more information on the Palace Theater's fundraising efforts & Annual Campaign, please contact Natalie Lawlor at lawlor@palacetheaterct.org
Guests: WAMS, Memphis Chris Stevens, Jersey Boys Diane Ploch & Douglas Bibbey, ACC Kaleidoscope
Jersey Boys will be at the Palace Theater March 23-24 ACC Kaleidoscope will be at the Woodbury Brewing Company March 27 at 6pm
Listen as Palace Theater CEO, Frank Tavera & WATR host, Tom Chute discuss some of the current issues affecting the Palace Theater.
Guests: Tracey Belaciano & Carmen Romeo, Easter Seals Chocolate & Food Expo Kieran Cavanaugh, The Rhythm of the Dance Maureen & Irene Horgan, Horgan Academy Tony DeLauro, Broadway's Rock of Ages Band
Broadway's Rock of Ages Band will be at the Palace Theater on Saturday, March 3 at 8pm The Rhythm of the Dance will be at the Palace Theater on Wednesday, March 14 at 8pm
Guests: Jaimy Blazinsky, The Date Doctor Lauren Yarger, Theater critic & League of Professional Theatre Women CT Chapter Founder Steve Landis, RAIN performer
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles will be at the Palace Theater on Friday, February 16 at 8pm Date Doctor Happy Hour will be at the Palace Theater on Thursday, March 1 at 6pm
Guests: Susan Lane, Hoffman Auto Group Alastar McNeil & Aaron Chiazza, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles will be at the Palace Theater on Friday, February 16 at 8pm
Robert “Kool” Bell from Kool & the Gang Last minute gift-giving ideas with Onyx Jewelers, Vasi's Restaurant & San Marino Ristorante
Joe Geary, Chief Adviser to the Mayor Tom Russo, L & R Productions and Peter Drew, Voiceover artist Randi Errica, Woodbury Ballet
WTBY Hosp Gala – committee members Patty Char Vaht, Director Communications & Public Affairs, Waterbury Hospital & Lorraine Shea President of Easter Seals Edward Staudenmeyer in national tour of Phantom
Robert Cinante, Exec Director, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Dave Flowers – Palace Theater Chief Production Officer
Joe McGrath Economic Development Director City of Waterbury Francine Nido Cyndi Rosa Lawson UNICO meatball Fundraising event
Susan Lane, Hoffman Auto Group Joseph Harrison BWW World editor and member of CT Critics Circle
Natalie Lawlor, Phil, Dawn &, Nicki Maiorano, Frank Monteiro – in-studio discussing Palace 10.2
Shannon Morcey Black Market Kitchen
Lucia Dressel director from Diary of Anne Frank production at Landmark Community Theater At the Table with Frank - San Marino Katherine Cardin from Girls Night the Musical
Frank Tavera Jeffrey Lapham, Executive Director Ann Merriam Feinberg, retired development professional Carmen Romeo, President of Fascia's Chocolates Michael Spazian, actor from Sound of Music
Susan Lane – Hoffman Auto Group Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement Chuck Boulier ION Bank Joanna Johnson, cast member in Cinderella
Mike Gow, New England Arts & Entertainment Promoter Palace Jazz Series Joseph Harrison, Bway World Editor /Theatre Reviewer CT Critics Circle Stu Brown, CT Critics Circle – Theatre Trivia
- Elizabeth Petruccione author of Born Fat the inspiration for the play Born Fat
- At the Table w/ Frank Mojo Nuevo latino Cuisine
- Jonathan Draper, Osher Lifelong learning Institute @ UCONN WTBY
Lauren Yarger – CT Critics Circle Theatre reviewer/writer Daniel Sanchez and James D. Murphy Onyx II Jewelers, St Mary’s Hospital Gala Chairs
Jen Gallagher – Broadway marketing & press Agent -by phone Joseph Harrison – Broadway World Editor/ theater reviewer by phone Interview with actor Chris Carsten from A Christmas Story the Musical – by phone
Jon Petersen, actor appearing in the one man show he created based on the life of Anthony Newley, engagement at Seven Angels Theatre At the Table w/ Frank @ Vasi’s - taped Kathy Faber of Kathy Faber Designs – in studio
Diane Ploch – Arts & Culture Collaborative Administrator -in studio At the Table with Frank – Signatures taped segment Carl Rosa Main Street – in-studio