WSO to Present 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' in Concert at The Palace

Waterbury’s Palace Theater and Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Present
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT
The beloved film accompanied by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

WATERBURY, CT – The Palace Theater, Waterbury and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra are joining forces to present the beloved classic film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, with live orchestral accompaniment on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 2 PM. Led by Music Director and Conductor Leif Bjaland, the WSO will perform John Williams’ musical score synchronized to the film on the main stage of the Palace Theater.

“Imagine the most enchanting and unforgettable movie of all time with the thrill of a live orchestra performing the score on stage at Waterbury’s Palace Theater,” says Bjaland, “It truly is a magical experience!” The film won four Oscars, including Best Original Score and a Golden Globe Award for Best Picture.

This unique way to experience a movie offers patrons all the charm Elliot’s and E.T.’s escapades heightened by the WSO’s live performance. Guests are invited to celebrate post-show in the Palace Theater Poli Club to enjoy hors d’oeuvres with a meet and greet with WSO conductor, Leif Bjaland. Reception tickets are $55 and are sold separately from show tickets. Proceeds to benefit the Palace Theater & Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Annual Funds.

This extraordinary event celebrates the ongoing partnership of two organizations who share a commitment to improving quality of life in Northwestern Connecticut by connecting the community through arts and providing arts access and education to residents of the Greater Waterbury.

DATE: Saturday, April 1
TIME: 2:00 PM
VENUE: The Palace Theater, Waterbury
TICKETS: www.palacetheaterct.org, (203) 346-2000

Event Sponsors: This event is made possible by the support of ION BANK, THOMASTON SAVINGS BANK, SELIM & LINDA NOUJAIM, AM COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE WATERBURY, WATERBURY ARTS & TOURISM COMMISSION, POST UNIVERSITY, THE REPUBLICAN AMERICAN, AND WATR 1320 AM. The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and the Palace Theater are grateful for their contributions to this project.

About Waterbury Symphony Orchestra

Since its inception in 1938 the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has spent the past few decades promoting the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of symphonic and orchestral music. The Symphony’s core belief is that music, music education and shared cultural experiences are essential for humanity.

The three primary strands of the WSO include its Masterworks Classical Concerts and annual Symphony & Cinema Concert, its prodigious satellite performances throughout the region of smaller ensembles and innovative concerts, and finally their celebrated educational programs for libraries, schools, and underserved communities.

Led by Leif Bjaland for the past twenty-seven seasons, WSO draws over one hundred talented musicians from across New England.

As orchestra in residence of the Fine Arts Center, Naugatuck Valley Community College, the Waterbury Symphony wishes to acknowledge the partnership of NVCC and the enduring legacy of the generosity and vision of Ruth Ann Leever.