For generations, the Historic Palace Theatre has been a place where our community comes together. Now, it’s time to ensure this treasured landmark is ready for the generations still to come.
For generations, the Historic Palace Theatre has been a place where our community comes together. Now, it’s time to ensure this treasured landmark is ready for the generations still to come.
For the first time, a new elevator will provide easier access to the Palace’s upper levels—opening the door to seating, amenities and experiences that were previously out of reach for many guests.
Completely refreshed restrooms will bring modern comfort, improved accessibility and updated amenities to one of the Palace’s most essential spaces.
Join us in our newly expanded piano lounge bar area. Before-during and after a show!
New accessible and companion seating upstairs will ensure more guests can experience the magic of the Palace comfortably, together and with a great view of the stage.
A beautifully refreshed mezzanine, new carpeting and an all-new upstairs bar will transform this space into a destination of its own—a place to gather, mingle and enjoy even more of the Palace experience.
Major HVAC improvements will provide more reliable heating, cooling and air circulation—keeping audiences comfortable from opening night to final curtain, all year long.
For the first time, a new elevator will provide easier access to the Palace’s upper levels—opening the door to seating, amenities and experiences that were previously out of reach for many guests.
Completely refreshed restrooms will bring modern comfort, improved accessibility and updated amenities to one of the Palace’s most essential spaces.
Join us in our newly expanded piano lounge bar area. Before-during and after a show!
New accessible and companion seating upstairs will ensure more guests can experience the magic of the Palace comfortably, together and with a great view of the stage.
A beautifully refreshed mezzanine, new carpeting and an all-new upstairs bar will transform this space into a destination of its own—a place to gather, mingle and enjoy even more of the Palace experience.
Major HVAC improvements will provide more reliable heating, cooling and air circulation—keeping audiences comfortable from opening night to final curtain, all year long.
For nearly a century, the Palace has welcomed audiences, performers, students, families and neighbors through its doors.
Act III is our investment in what comes next.
This comprehensive restoration and renovation will preserve the character that makes the Palace special while creating a more accessible, comfortable, safe and sustainable theatre for everyone who walks through our doors.
The project is specifically intended to preserve historic features while modernizing critical infrastructure and improving accessibility and public safety.
For nearly a century, the Palace has welcomed audiences, performers, students, families and neighbors through its doors.
Act III is our investment in what comes next.
This comprehensive restoration and renovation will preserve the character that makes the Palace special while creating a more accessible, comfortable, safe and sustainable theatre for everyone who walks through our doors.
The project is specifically intended to preserve historic features while modernizing critical infrastructure and improving accessibility and public safety.
This rendering offers a first look at one of the most transformative pieces of Act III — the Palace Theatre’s new elevator.
Thoughtfully integrated into the historic character of the building, the elevator will provide access to multiple levels of the Palace for the first time. Guests will be able to more easily reach second-floor seating, classrooms and other spaces that were previously difficult—or impossible—for some members of our community to access.
It’s more than a new way to move through the building. It’s an important step toward ensuring that everyone can experience more of the Palace.
This rendering offers a first look at one of the most transformative pieces of Act III — the Palace Theatre’s new elevator.
Thoughtfully integrated into the historic character of the building, the elevator will provide access to multiple levels of the Palace for the first time. Guests will be able to more easily reach second-floor seating, classrooms and other spaces that were previously difficult—or impossible—for some members of our community to access.
It’s more than a new way to move through the building. It’s an important step toward ensuring that everyone can experience more of the Palace.
For many members of our community, stairs can mean that parts of the Palace simply aren’t accessible. Act III changes that.
A new elevator will provide access between multiple levels of the theatre, making second-floor seating, educational spaces and other areas more accessible to seniors, patrons using mobility devices, performers, volunteers and students.
For many members of our community, stairs can mean that parts of the Palace simply aren’t accessible. Act III changes that.
A new elevator will provide access between multiple levels of the theatre, making second-floor seating, educational spaces and other areas more accessible to seniors, patrons using mobility devices, performers, volunteers and students.
Every year, tens of thousands of people come through the Palace for musical theatre, concerts, dance recitals, school performances, community events, educational programs, youth camps, fundraisers and more.
Act III helps ensure those experiences—and the memories created here—continue for decades to come.
Every year, tens of thousands of people come through the Palace for musical theatre, concerts, dance recitals, school performances, community events, educational programs, youth camps, fundraisers and more.
Act III helps ensure those experiences—and the memories created here—continue for decades to come.
The impact of Act III reaches far beyond our doors.
Palace audiences eat at local restaurants, stop for coffee, shop downtown, stay in area hotels and explore Lockport. By making the theatre more accessible, comfortable and functional, Act III has the potential to welcome new audiences, encourage repeat visits and generate even more activity throughout downtown.
Act III isn’t about changing what makes the Palace special. It’s about protecting it.
Throughout the project, improvements will prioritize original architectural features, historically appropriate materials and the character that generations of Palace audiences have come to know and love.
Preserve the history. Improve the experience. Protect the future.
The Palace’s first century created countless memories. Act III is about making sure we’re ready to create the next century of them.
A more accessible Palace.
A more sustainable Palace.
A more welcoming Palace.
A Palace prepared for whatever comes next.
The project is ultimately designed as a long-term investment that reduces maintenance costs, expands programming opportunities, improves the patron experience and preserves the Palace as a community asset.
The Palace’s first century created countless memories. Act III is about making sure we’re ready to create the next century of them.
A more accessible Palace.
A more sustainable Palace.
A more welcoming Palace.
A Palace prepared for whatever comes next.
The project is ultimately designed as a long-term investment that reduces maintenance costs, expands programming opportunities, improves the patron experience and preserves the Palace as a community asset.
For the first time, an elevator will connect multiple levels of the Palace, opening access to second-floor seating, educational classrooms and more. This major improvement will make it easier for seniors, patrons using mobility devices, performers, volunteers and students to experience more of everything the Palace has to offer.
New permanent ADA-compliant seating, companion seating and improved accessible routes will create a more inclusive experience throughout the theatre. These improvements will allow patrons with varying accessibility needs to enjoy performances alongside their family and friends in comfortable, integrated seating areas.
Public restrooms throughout the Palace will receive much-needed updates focused on accessibility, functionality and comfort. Modern fixtures, improved layouts and more accessible facilities will create a better experience for patrons while helping these heavily used spaces serve audiences for years to come.
As the Palace approaches its second century, preserving the building itself is an essential part of Act III. Structural repairs, masonry restoration, water-infiltration prevention and other preservation work will help protect the theatre’s historic character while extending the life of this irreplaceable Lockport landmark.
Energy-efficient HVAC improvements will provide better climate control, air circulation and reliability throughout the Palace. Beyond creating a more comfortable environment for audiences and performers, these upgrades will reduce energy consumption and support the theatre’s long-term operational sustainability.
Modern security cameras, improved monitoring capabilities, enhanced access control and updated security infrastructure will help create a safer environment throughout the Palace. These improvements will provide greater protection for our patrons, performers, volunteers, staff and the historic building itself.
For the first time, an elevator will connect multiple levels of the Palace, opening access to second-floor seating, educational classrooms and more. This major improvement will make it easier for seniors, patrons using mobility devices, performers, volunteers and students to experience more of everything the Palace has to offer.
New permanent ADA-compliant seating, companion seating and improved accessible routes will create a more inclusive experience throughout the theatre. These improvements will allow patrons with varying accessibility needs to enjoy performances alongside their family and friends in comfortable, integrated seating areas.
Public restrooms throughout the Palace will receive much-needed updates focused on accessibility, functionality and comfort. Modern fixtures, improved layouts and more accessible facilities will create a better experience for patrons while helping these heavily used spaces serve audiences for years to come.
As the Palace approaches its second century, preserving the building itself is an essential part of Act III. Structural repairs, masonry restoration, water-infiltration prevention and other preservation work will help protect the theatre’s historic character while extending the life of this irreplaceable Lockport landmark.
Energy-efficient HVAC improvements will provide better climate control, air circulation and reliability throughout the Palace. Beyond creating a more comfortable environment for audiences and performers, these upgrades will reduce energy consumption and support the theatre’s long-term operational sustainability.
Modern security cameras, improved monitoring capabilities, enhanced access control and updated security infrastructure will help create a safer environment throughout the Palace. These improvements will provide greater protection for our patrons, performers, volunteers, staff and the historic building itself.
