Eversource Presents $1.8 Million Check To Norwalk Theater

NORWALK, CT — On Thursday, Senator Bob Duff and Eversource Government Affairs Manager Tom Dorsey joined Wall Street Theater Executives Suzanne Cahill and Frank Farricker and Artistic Director Bill Blanks Jr. in accepting the Eversource contribution funding of $1.8 million towards the theater's preservation and growth.

According to a news release, the 700-seat theater underwent a $10 million renovation last year to restore the national historic landmark to its original glory.

“It’s been a long and essential process, taking the necessary steps to achieve financial stability," Farricker said in a release. “Additional funding, which is now landmarked for 2018/2019, continues to solidify the Wall Street Theater’s long-term contribution to the historic preservation and continual support of the performing arts industry and the nurturing of young talent.”

A robust and always evolving performance schedule continues to rock the house at the Wall Street Theater, in addition to the venue’s self-produced talent shows such as this year’s successful Connecticut’s Got Talent show and the theater’s upcoming Dance Crew Challenge.

“Eversource is excited to contribute to the renovation and rebirth of this historic theater,” Dorsey said in a release. “The arts are so important to the life of a community and contribute to the economic development and the revitalization of the Wall Street area.”

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