History of the Palace Theatre

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  • 1921

    Construction begins

  • 1925

    Palace Theatre opens

  • 1928

    Becomes a Schine Theatre

  • 1933

    Charles A. Dickenson Jr. resigns as manager and Peter Gratiades from Jamestown appointed to position

  • 1936

    Interior renovations completed

  • 1969

    Palace Theatre closes

  • 1972

    Granchelli Real Estate buys the Palace

  • 1973

    Major restorations begin

  • 1974

    Palace Theatre re-opens

  • 1981

    Palace Theatre closes for a second time

  • 1999

    “Curtain Up Productions” produces its first show at the Palace –Jesus Christ Superstar opened in April to rave reviews

  • 2003

    Theatre purchased by community-based non-profit

  • 2010

    Palace Theatre celebrates 85th birthday

  • 2012

    New digital marquee is installed

  • 2013

    Digital projector is added

  • 2015

    Palace Theatre celebrates 90th birthday