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Warner Theatre

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The Warner theatre was built in 1931 as an art deco Warner Brothers movie palace. As traditional movie theatres were built and the golden age of cinema faded, the Warner Theatre continued to screen movies as a privately-owned venue. When the Great Flood of 1955 tore through Torrington, the theatre was heavily damaged; the orchestra pit and stage flooded completely, and the gorgeous walls soaked up the filthy water, damaging the orange “monkey fur” and the intricate embellishments throughout the theatre. While the movie palace reopened after the flood, it remained in a state of disrepair for decades, until finally it was slated for demolition in the early 80s. It was then that a concerned group of citizens – historical advocates and arts lovers alike – banded together to form the non-profit, the Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts, Inc. Together, they saved the theatre from demolition and began the process of fundraising to restore it. In 2001 after the Warner Stage Company production of Annie, the theatre went dark while massive restorations were underway. In 2002, the fully-restored movie palace reopened its doors as a full-fledged, 1800-seat Performing Arts Center. Today, the Warner presents more than 170 shows each year from concerts to Broadway-style musicals, and has grown to include the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education and the 300-seat Nancy Marine Studio Theatre in the adjacent Mertz building.

Address: 68 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
Phone: (860) 489-7180
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State: Connecticut
City: Torrington
Zip Code: 06790


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
The Warner is a beautiful theater. The shows are very diverse from movies to serious shows, musicals to comedies, they have it all!
7 years ago (17-04-2018)
We just saw LaBoheme. We had no idea that it was an on screen viewing, and not a live performance. I could have been mollified by the "comfy seats" and "beautiful old theater" raved about by other reviewers, but the live broadcast was shown in a very chilly, tiny room with terrible chairs. NEVER AGAIN
7 years ago (24-02-2018)
This is a fairly small venue, but they bring in some good acts. Seating is comfortable and you have a great view no matter where you sit.
8 years ago (21-11-2017)
Always a great show when going to the Warner! Thank you for the great job you do!!
7 years ago (14-02-2018)
Fantastic theater; this place is an absolute showpiece, and gem that too many people in the region are inly vaguely aware. The restored art deco main theater in and of itself makes catching a show at the Warner a worthwhile experience. The Nancy Marine Theater at the Warner also is an enjoyable venue, but it's tough to top the main theater.
8 years ago (03-09-2017)
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