Organized by PBDW Architects, the theater’s restoration will include the refurbishment of every inch of its original ornate plaster, an elegant cream and gold-colored paint, and finish scheme that compliments the structure’s original design, and new theater amenities such as improved changing rooms for cast members. Sign indicating the height of the Palace Theatre as it is being lifted.Īfter being lifted, the Palace Theater will undergo a $50 million preservation and renovation that seeks to modernize the establishment while also respecting its historical character. During this time period, a sign located outside the building will help indicate the daily ascension progress being made. Lifting of the theater officially began on January 7, 2022, and is expected to take six to eight weeks to be completed. Upon completion of the TSX Broadway project, the auditorium will be located on the third story of the building. As of 2018, the auditorium contained over 1,700 seats and featured wide coved ceilings with boxes, two balconies above an orchestra level, and a large stage located behind an oversized proscenium arch.

Underground construction work in preparation for the lifting of the Palace Theatre featuring the hydraulic jacks utilized to help lift the structure off the ground.Ĭurrently, the theater’s auditorium - designated as a city landmark - remains as the only surviving portion of the original theater.

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