Since it's opening in 1934, this art deco movie theater has evolved into a bona fide performing arts venue, featuring a variety of productions including dance, opera, and theater. Occasionally, the house will have a preview showing of a Hollywood film, but for the most part, the building has graduated to a live theater house.
The Colony Theatre has recently emerged from a dramatic three-year, $6.5 million renovation/restoration to reclaim its place as the region's premiere mid-sized performance space. The entrance, faade and lobby have been returned to their original Art Deco grandeur, and the interior features a new, larger stage house, additional lighting, and state-of-the-art theatrical rigging and sound systems....