Worcester Palladium

Worcester Palladium
The Palladium
The Palladium • Worcester, Mass.
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Full nameWorcester Palladium
Former namesPlymouth Theatre (1928–1980)
E.M. Loew's Center for the Performing Arts (1980–1990)
Location261 Main St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
Coordinates42°16′00″N 71°48′03″W / 42.2667°N 71.8008°W / 42.2667; -71.8008
Public transitMBTA Worcester Disabled access
OwnerJohn Peters, Cliff Rucker
Capacity2,160 (Main Room)
500 (Upstairs)
OpenedNovember 24, 1928 (96 years ago) (1928-11-24)[1]
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The Worcester Palladium, also known as The Palladium or Palladium Theatre, is an all-ages concert hall and performance venue located in Worcester, Massachusetts.[2] The Palladium was designed by architect Arlan W. Johnson and opened as a theatre in 1928 as the Plymouth Theatre. It has a seating capacity of 2,160 in the Main Room and 500 in the upstairs room and is a popular venue for rock and metal bands.[3]

Since 1990, the booking agency MassConcerts has handled all booking for The Palladium;[4] A live concert DVD by The Devil Wears Prada titled Dead & Alive was filmed at the Palladium on December 14, 2011.[5][6]

A live concert DVD by Insane Clown Posse titled New Years Ninja Party was filmed at the Palladium on New Years Eve 2012. [citation needed]

  1. ^ "Plymouth Theatre—Gala Inaugural Program TONIGHT". Worcester, Mass.: The Evening Gazette. November 24, 1928. pp. 40–50 (unsure—page # missing from copy—the 'Worcester Stage and Screen' section).
  2. ^ "Worcester Palladium | Latest Events and Tickets | Worcester, Massachusetts". Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Palladium facing uncertain future; METAL MAGNET July 22, 2012 by Bronislaus B. Kush Worcester Telegram & Gazette
  4. ^ "The Worcester Palladium". Eventsfy. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  5. ^ "The Paladium". Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Palladium | the Official Bob Dylan Site".