Central Wisconsin, say goodbye to those squeaky, cramped theater chairs and get ready for a whole new night out on the town!
After six months of intense, top-to-bottom renovations, downtown Wausau’s historic Grand Theater is throwing its doors wide open this Saturday night. Executive Director Sean Wright swung by the 101.9 WDEZ studio to chat with Bryan Scott, and the verdict is in: this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint—it’s a total game changer for local entertainment.
Out with the Old, In with the Luxury
If you have caught a show at The Grand over the years, you probably loved the historic charm—and maybe tolerated the decades-old seats. Those 50- to 60-year-old cushions are officially history.
Sean confirmed that virtually every square foot of the historic building received some TLC, including:
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Brand-New Seating Throughout: Every single seat in the house has been replaced with modern, plush comfort so you can enjoy the show without shifting around all night.
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A Refreshed Great Hall: Restored historic beauty paired with upgraded acoustics and finishes.
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Upgraded Social & Backstage Spaces: Expanded comfort in the Greenheck Lounge and top-tier backstage hospitality to keep world-class performers wanting to come back to Wausau.
A Legend Kicks Off an Unbelievable Season
To christen the new stage, “Mr. Las Vegas” himself, Wayne Newton, takes the spotlight this Saturday night. Tickets are nearly gone, but a few lucky listeners might snag the final seats if they act fast at grandtheater.org.
And Wayne is just the first drop in a massive bucket of world-class entertainment rolling through Central Wisconsin this year:
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Country Royalty & Roots Music: 90s country queen Terri Clark, rock icons Little Feat, and more surprise dates being added weekly.
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National Comedy Headliners: Late-night royalty Jay Leno and viral healthcare hero Nurse Blake.
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Big-City Broadway: Smash hits like Beetlejuice, Clue, and the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise.
Did you know Wausau is officially the smallest market in the entire United States to support a multi-night, multi-show Broadway touring series? That worldwide reputation comes directly from the dedicated Central Wisconsin fans who pack the house—and the incredible local volunteers who make every guest feel like family from the moment they walk in.
Ready for Date Night?
Whether you are craving a gut-busting comedy show, big Broadway anthems, or classic country riffs, our hometown jewel is primed to deliver the best night out in Marathon County.
CTA: Grab your tickets at grandtheater.org before they are gone, and tell us: Which show on The Grand’s star-studded lineup are you dying to see this season? Drop your pick in the comments on our station app or Facebook page!
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