Join us and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for an exciting night of beautiful music and fond memories, as we celebrate 20 years of Broadway musicals at the Palace Theater!

Together with a roster of Broadway performers, the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, conducted by five-time Emmy Award-winning producer & director Andrew Carl Wilk, will perform favorite selections from shows that have graced our stage since our reopening in 2004.

In addition to favorite musical numbers from shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Evita, and Dreamgirls, the show will feature the beloved classics “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (The Wizard of Oz), “Memory” (Cats), and “Tomorrow” (Annie). Featured performers include Debbie Gravitte, Jess LeProtto, Andrea McArdle, Soara-Joye Ross, Antoine L. Smith, Allison Strong, Gene Taylor, and Donna Vivino.

Commemorating our score in years (20) with excerpts from the musical scores enjoyed over the years in our historic venue, Broadway Scores will be an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and celebration.

Andrew Carl Wilk is the Conductor & Executive Producer of this evening’s performance. Most recently, Wilk served as executive producer of Live From Lincoln Center, where he created a variety of award-winning musical and theatrical productions for PBS. The evening's master of ceremonies will be Nick Wyman. It will be directed by Annette Jolles, and Gerard Chiusano will provide additional arrangements and orchestrations.

Presented in partnership with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit the Palace Theater and WSO Education programs. 

20th Anniversary Pre-Show Reception

Celebrate with us before the show at a special 20th Anniversary Reception at 5pm with food stations, dessert and a signature cocktail.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”

SPECIALTY NIGHTS!

Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!

NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.

Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night

Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)

Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave

Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery

Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza

Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

Born in the diverse and vibrant nation of the USA, where every opportunity felt endless on one hand and yet impossible to grasp on the other, Luis Reyes has had “the privilege of living what all immigrant parents dream of for their children, and that is paving the pathway to freedom.”

His journey was uniquely shaped by the fact both of his parents were immigrants. As he was growing up, his understanding of “feeling safe” evolved beyond its dictionary definition — in addition to the challenges and triumphs of his immigrant heritage, he also faced the personal obstacle of hearing loss at an early age. While he learned to deal with this condition, he did not let him define him. Instead, it became a catalyst for personal growth and inner strength.

He transcended the challenges of being a minority, growing up in poverty, and having a hearing disability to become the first in his family to attend college, graduating with a Physical Therapist Assistant degree. He learned to embrace his unique perspective on the world and found new ways to connect with others, drawing on empathy, resilience, and the power of self-preservation to overcome adversity. Luis joined the Peak Physical Therapy team on Chase Ave in Waterbury in 2023.

Set in the 1960s, Hairspray follows the journey of Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s love for dancing lands her on The Corny Collins Show, where she becomes a champion for integration and self-acceptance. Featuring hit songs like “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore,” this high-energy musical celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the power of change.

Set in the 1960s, Hairspray follows the journey of Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s love for dancing lands her on The Corny Collins Show, where she becomes a champion for integration and self-acceptance. Featuring hit songs like “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore,” this high-energy musical celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the power of change.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

Set in the 1960s, Hairspray follows the journey of Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s love for dancing lands her on The Corny Collins Show, where she becomes a champion for integration and self-acceptance. Featuring hit songs like “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore,” this high-energy musical celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the power of change.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

May 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gain an inside look from the people who spend the most time in the Mattatuck Museum- our staff! Hear from Mattatuck Museum’s Art Fellow, Julie Francois, about her favorite works on display.

Non-Member: $10 Member: $5

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Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue

Join us on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury for a night full of dance, music, and fun, with Alisa of Alisa’s House of Salsa! With over 20 years of experience as a certified dance instructor, Alisa will lead a free lesson for all, followed by dancing the night away!

General: $15

Member: $10

Experience the rich, warm timbre of the mid-19th century invention, the saxophone,

showcasing WSO’s Clark Young Artist Competition winner. The afternoon culminates with Ravel's mesmerizing Bolero.

• Glazunov: Concerto for Alto Saxophone, Op. 109, Eb Major

• Ravel: Bolero

• Audience Selected Piece: {To Be Announced}

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Join us for the inaugural Movie Mondays with a screening of the film “Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light”.

The movie explores the life and legacy of the artist from her early days in the Midwest to her rise in New York’s vibrant art world and finally to the remote desert in New Mexico. 

Member: $5

Non-Member: $10

Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!

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Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund

Join us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history!

Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM

Michael Virgintino will speak about the 65th Anniversary of Freedomland U.S.A and artist, Connie Manna, will give a brief talk about her painting FREEDOMLAND.

COST

$10.00 per Adult

$5.00 per Member

Register Here

Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots.

Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here!

Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® New Hope 2023 Cast: Kimberly Ann Harris, Teri Adams, LaDonna Burns, and Katie Karel. Credit: Mark Garvin.

This popular show is a cross-generational crowd-pleaser, selling out every theater and performing arts center where the show plays! The band is widely celebrated and known for spot on, note-for-note recreations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960s.

In addition to the concert experience, the show is a large scale and ambitious stage production, powerfully dramatized by a combination of time travel special effects, narration, 60s archival audio and newsreel footage, and a light show. This seen-to-be-believed, bigger-than-life show is nothing less than awe-inspiring.The Sixties Show is a high energy trip back in time that reminds the audience how uniquely inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant the music and events of the 1960s was and continues to be.

The band uses a state-of-the-art sound system but only plays authentic, 1960s period-vintage and reissue vintage gear and instrumentation, just like the original artists and original recordings. 

Learn the art of coiling paper to create intricate designs for cards or display! All participants will learn the basics and work to create a final piece of art. All supplies provided.

Day 1 of 2

Member: $25

Non-Member: $35

Register Here

Sponsored by Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund. 

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Association, along with surprise guest artists, will delight you with a chorus of favorites!

Non-Member: $15

Member: $10

Children 18 and under: $5

The Waterbury Chorale is presenting "Steppin' Out on Broadway, Part 2 from the 1990's to the Present" on June 8, 2025 at St. John's Church in Waterbury at 4:00 PM.

Waterbury native Marissa Famiglietti, soprano and her husband, Shae Apland will return to sing several solos and a duet from "The Secret Garden".

The chorale is directed by Joseph Jacovino and accompanied by Susan Anthony-Klein. The Waterbury Chorale Pit Orchestra will also accompany the chorale for this performance.

Tickets are $25 in advance from WaterburyChorale.org, from a chorale member or by calling 860-945-6890. Children 12 and under are free accompanied by an adult. Tickets sold at the door are $30.

Come join us. It will be a great show.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

Come enhance your art skills with us! In this art lesson, youth (ages 11- 18) will grab oil pastels from the museum, and head out to the Waterbury Green for an fun outside art lesson! Students will take inspiration from Downtown Waterbury to recreate nature around them. All supplies provided.

Register Here

Non-Members – $15

Members – $10

Adventure Passholders – FREE

WPS Students – FREE

Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE. Learn more. 

Sponsored by American Savings Foundation, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and Elisa Leavenworth Foundation and the David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund.

Join us for an evening of entertainment with the Harold Zinno, Jr Orchestra, Tom Chute and Semina De Laurentis. You won’t want to miss this fabulous program supporting Seven Angels Theatre and celebrating Semina’s 35 years of excellence!

Tickets: $125 including appetizers, wine, beer, a specialty cocktail, and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Seating is general admission.

Feel the Rhythm on the Rooftop!

Join us for an unforgettable summer night on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury—right here at the Mattatuck Museum on the Green! Let the music move you as Alisa from Alisa’s House of Salsa brings the heat with an electrifying evening of dance, music, and high-energy fun.

With over 20 years of experience as a certified dance instructor, Alisa will kick off the night with a free salsa lesson that’s perfect for all levels—no partner or experience needed! Then, keep the energy going as we dance under the stars on one of the most scenic spots in the city.

Tickets:

General Admission: $15

Museum Members: $10

Grab your friends, your dancing shoes, and get ready to spice up your night!

Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.

Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation