Broadway Scores: Celebrating 20 Years of Broadway Hits at the Palace Theater

The Palace Theater in Waterbury will host a special evening of musical celebration on Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 pm with Broadway Scores: Celebrating 20 Years of Broadway Hits. This concert event features the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and a stellar cast of Broadway performers, commemorating two decades of Broadway musicals gracing the Palace stage since its reopening in 2004.

Under the baton of five-time Emmy Award-winning producer and director Andrew Carl Wilk, the orchestra will perform favorite selections from renowned productions including The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Evita, and Dreamgirls. The program will also showcase beloved showstoppers like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, “Memory” from Cats, and “Tomorrow” from Annie.

The evening will feature performances by acclaimed Broadway stars Debbie Gravitte, Jess LeProtto, Andrea McArdle, Soara-Joye Ross, Antoine L. Smith, Allison Strong, Gene Taylor, and Donna Vivino. Actor Nick Wyman will serve as master of ceremonies, and Annette Jolles directs the evening, with additional arrangements by Gerard Chiusano.

Presented in partnership with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, this event promises a night of nostalgia, inspiration, and musical brilliance. A portion of the proceeds will support educational programs at both the Palace Theater and the WSO.

The Palace Theater is located at 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. Tickets are available through the Palace Theater box office and website.