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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!