Norwalk's Wall Street Theater Making Great Strides Toward Economic Stability

Norwalk, CT: One of Norwalk’s most highly anticipated openings came to fruition last year at this time when the Wall Street Theater, the first next-gen performance space, opened its doors. The 700-seat theater underwent a $10 million-dollar renovation to restore this national historic landmark to its original glory. This past year has seen this performance venue make tremendous strides, dodging false innuendoes of its demise, persevering through the theater’s financial development process and numerous red tape filings, as customary for such a massive endeavor.  

On Thursday, May 31, 2018, Senator Bob Duff, along with Tom Dorsey, Government Affairs Manager for Eversource, 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 preservation and growth of this progressive event venue and talent fostering setting.

“It’s been a long and essential process, taking the necessary steps to achieve financial stability," says Theater Co-executive Frank Farricker. “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,” says Tom Dorsey of Eversource. “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.”

Wall Street Theater is making its mark on the entertainment industry and shows only forward movement for years to come. 

Originally known as The Regent when the location opened in 1915 featuring Vaudeville performances, future incarnations included The Norwalk and The Roxy. During its tenure as The Globe in the 90s, the stage featured many up-and-coming performers until it shuttered in the late 90s. 71 Wall Street remained dark until it reopened as The Wall Street Theater in the summer of 2017.

71 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT

www.wallstreettheater.com

@WallStreetTheater

877.987.6487

Pictured, L-R: 

Cathy Lezon, Community Relations and Economic Development for Eversource, Wall Street Theater Artistic Director Bill Blanks Jr., Senator Bob Duff, Tom Dorsey, Government Affairs Manager for Eversource, State Representative Chris Perone (137th District), Wall Street Theater Executives Suzanne Cahill and Frank Farricker, and State Representative Bruce  Morris (140th District)

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